Sunday, 8 April 2012

Cherry blossom

This weekend saw the peak of the fleeting cherry blossom ('sakura') season. It lasts only a few weeks as it moves through Japan, but it's a great sight to behold and you wish it were more of a permanent fixture.

During the cherry blossom season, people have hanami ('flower viewing') parties in the park where they eat and drink all day. 

Here is a selection of cherry blossom that I saw near my apartment.



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