20 Lovely Cherry Blossom Photos to Bloom Into Spring
 

20 Lovely Cherry Blossom Photos to Bloom Into Spring
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Signs of spring are out in full force — **ne more obvious than the fully-bloomed pink and white cherry blossoms.

From late March to mid-April, and sometimes even early May, Japan is covered in lush pink flower petals from sakura, or cherry blossom trees

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Each year, the Japanese gather in large numbers wherever these blooming trees are found. There, they practice Hanami, the centuries-old tradition that involves picnicking beneath sakura.

If you can't book a ticket to see them for yourself, stroll through these 20 beautiful photos from Instagram users who are taking advantage of this stunning springtime show. Read more...

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