"The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short. When the cherry blossom trees bloom for a short time each year in brilliant force, they serve as a visual reminder of how precious and how precarious life is. So, when Japanese people come together to view the cherry blossom trees and marvel at their beauty, they aren’t just thinking about the flowers themselves, but also about the larger meaning and deep cultural tradition the cherry blossom tree." Homaro Kantu - Huffington Post
Just some of the thousands who witness the event every year.
And then there are other blooms too ...
And just Happy!
Enjoying the day with your pet!
Father and son...
Grrrrr!
In traditional dress
And some of the traditional spring blooms ...
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