Tokyo - Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) season

The cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture.
Picture of a Cherry blossom tree in Zojo-ji Temple

There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The Japanese celebrate that time of the year with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the blooming trees.

Cherry blossoms in Kudanshita

Cherry blossoms in Kudanshita

Cherry blossoms in Kudanshita

Hanami viewing party

Cherry blossoms @ Chidorigafuchi in Kudanshita

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