Activities The Great ‘Waterfall’ Cherry Trees Reynald Ventura It is famous for this incredible 1000-year-old cherry tree.
8 Cherry Trees at Kokawadera Temple Takako Sakamoto I walked on a pathway lined with blooming cherry trees to Kokawadera Temple feeling the soft breeze caressing my cheek.
16 1000 Cherry Trees in Winter Takako Sakamoto The winter scenery of the '1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance' along Shiroishi River in Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Karasu, the Divine Messenger Elena Lisina The crow, or karasu, was considered a divine messenger of the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu.
6 Plum Blossoms at Dazaifu Mandy Bartok Plum blossoms herald the start of spring at Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
9 Cherry Trees at Daikyuan Teahouse Takako Sakamoto A magnificent view of the weeping cherry tree seen through the snow-viewing sliding screens of Daikyuan Teahouse at Taizo-in Temple, one of the temples
6 Plum Blossoms at Rurikoji Pagoda Mandy Bartok Usher in spring with a stroll through the plum blossoms at Rurikoji Pagoda in Yamaguchi City.
15 April Peach Blossoms in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood The peach orchards blush with beautiful pink blossoms from early to mid April in Yamanashi prefecture