Hanazono Craft, based in Higashiosaka, Osaka, released a post that evokes the arrival of spring. In its Instagram post, "Hanazono Rugby Stadium Cherry Blossom Bloom Update" (dated March 24, 2026), it reported that the cherry blossoms at Hanazono Rugby Stadium had begun to bloom. The post also mentioned that they are expected to reach full bloom from this weekend into next week.

Also worth noting are the brewery's two seasonal beers. According to the post, Hanazono Craft brews lagers made with cherry trees and leaves from Ikoma.

- Sakura Lager: Cherry wood is steeped to express a smoky cherry-wood aroma
- Sakura Leaf Lager: Cherry wood and leaves are steeped to create an aroma reminiscent of sakura mochi

Even within the same lager style, the key point is that the aroma directions are clearly different. In the post, the former is described as something that "would suit Savile Row," while the latter is likened to "Japanese formal wear," conveying the enjoyment of tasting them side by side.

Hanazono Craft is a brewery based in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, that promotes beer-making rooted in the local character of the region. According to official information, it uses water filtered through a dedicated purification system and carefully selected malt, hops, and yeast, while incorporating a free-spirited approach built on German tradition. These two Sakura lagers, which capture the seasonal feel around Hanazono Rugby Stadium and the character of local ingredients in a single glass, could be said to symbolize that philosophy.

If you want to enjoy it together with the progression of the cherry blossoms, now is the perfect time. Beer fans who want to experience spring in Higashiosaka through a glass will want to check it out.