The first buds of cherry blossoms bloomed last week in Japan, signalling the start of the celebrated cherry blossom season.
As the pink flowers bloomed on trees along the streets and parks, people all around the country went out for their yearly cherry blossom viewing.
The cherry blossoms bloomed four days earlier than usual this year. Many people flocked to social media to share photos of the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Take a look at the stunning pictures of cherry blossoms shared by netizens:
Late night hanami yesterday around the Nijo Castle area. pic.twitter.com/defsHrveYY
— Oliver Jia (オリバー・ジア) (@OliverJia1014) March 29, 2022
In Japan, the cherry blossom season has arrived this spring.
The video is in Tokyo and the city is very beautiful with cherry trees in full bloom.
It is common to see people on the street taking pictures of them.
The pink petals dance and dance when the wind blows. pic.twitter.com/h9odztc3wP
— 🇯🇵Epic Japan🙋♀️ (@EpicJapan_PR) March 29, 2022
Check out the beautiful cherry blossoms in #Japan!
Did you know, the cherry blossom capital of the world is Macon, GA? pic.twitter.com/DRK0VF63Rk
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) March 29, 2022
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Tokyo’s famous UENO PARK is in full cherry blossom bloom #満開 #uenopark have you been here before during SAKURA season? pic.twitter.com/nc7imDOcah
— John Daub (ONLY in JAPAN) (@ONLYinJAPANtv) March 29, 2022
One of my favorite time of the year, sakura and hanami season 😍🌸
Oh and gaijin community dekat kampung ni best and friendly and it was so nice to get to do hanami with them ☺️ pic.twitter.com/iKGQJeenOM
— aidainjapan🇯🇵🇲🇾 (@aidainjapan) March 27, 2022
my coord for cherry blossom viewing from this weekend 🌸💗🎀 pic.twitter.com/GIeNT07QQt
— Squid (@squidnt) March 29, 2022
The cherry blossoms, Japan’s national flower, have historical and cultural significance that dates back hundreds of years. When it comes to the meaning of the flowers.
As one Twitter user stated, “In Japan the cherry blossom trees are known as Sakura They are seen as symbols of renewal and hope as well as a reminder that life is fragile and precious.”
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