Flower Dream in Tokyo 2017

Japan's biggest blossom festival returns to Big Sight in April for its ninth edition, inviting flower fans from all over the country and further afield to enjoy everything from sales of rare plants and an exhibition on Edo-era flower culture to the Japan Cup competition, which will crown the nation's number one florist. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to organisations supporting Tohoku's recovery from 3.11, so you'll be smelling the flowers for a good cause.