Photographs of Cherry Blossoms Around Japan

After living in Japan for four years, I grew accustomed to viewing the sakura cherry blossoms bloom every Spring. Sakura is simply the Japanese word for cherry blossoms, and this time of year hosts a national celebration unrivaled by few.

Japan is famous for its cherry trees and every year, the culture celebrates with Hanami. Hanami is simply a picnic under the trees. It’s truly a wonderful experience with nature and culture.

I have so many photographs of sakura cherry blossom trees, that it’s seriously impossible for me to go through them all. But over the years I’ve culled out some of my favorites.

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