2026 Japan 6-Coin Cherry Blossom Viewing Proof Set

• Mint: Japan Mint
• Quality: PROOF
  
• Issue limit: xx,000 sets (only xxx sets for overseas markets)
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Denomination: Yen
• Number of coins: 6
• Medal included: Yes, silver

The grounds of the Japan Mint contain many different varieties of flowering cherry trees. Every year, during the cherry blossom (sakura) season, a path through its grounds approximately 560 m long is opened to the public for cherry blossom viewing. This event is known as “Sakura-no-toorinuke,” literally meaning walking through the cherry blossom, because people walk along a one-way path while viewing the cherry blossoms. Since its inception in 1883, it has remained popular as one of Osaka’s best-loved spring traditions.

The cherry blossom of the year is Ranran, a kind of cherry blossom selectively bred in the town of Matsumae in Hokkaido as a cross between the Hakuran and Amayadori varieties. It is named after Ueno Zoo's giant panda, which had just died and was being mourned by the children of Matsumae, because the tightly packed, well-rounded blooms resemble the panda's thick coat. The flowers are almost white, with 15–20 petals each.

Highly limited and hard to find outside of Japan, this set is limited to xx,000 sets issued - but ONLY xxx sets are earmarked for markets outside of Japan!!