Sakura Days Japan Fair (April 6 to 7 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden) is the best bet for those eager to learn more about Japanese arts and cuisine during the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Cherry Blossom Festival.
Run by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Japanese Canadian business and cultural organizations, the ticketed festival-within-a-festival includes martial arts, tea ceremonies, ikebana (flower-arranging classes), sake tasting, taiko drumming, kimono demonstrations and irresistible Japanese street food.
For details on all VCBF events and the map of trees in blossom go to .