In Pictures: Japan's cherry blossoms in full bloom

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo, Japan, much to the delight of locals and tourists. Once the cherry trees or "sakura" begin flowering, parks and avenues are blanketed in a sea of pink, heralding the spring season.

Updated
Apr 05, 2016, 09:12 AM
Published
Apr 05, 2016, 08:53 AM
People walking under cherry trees in bloom in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A man taking a photograph of cherry trees in bloom at a park in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A man resting on a bench under cherry trees at a park in Tokyo on April 1, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
The Tokyo Tower shines in the background as visitors row boats in a moat surrounding the Edo Castle to admire the cherry blossoms on April 4. PHOTO: AFP
People taking photographs of cherry trees in bloom in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A bee perched atop cherry blossoms in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A woman reaching out to touch cherry blossoms in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Visitors rowing boats in a moat surrounding Tokyo's Edo Castle to admire the cherry blossoms on April 4. PHOTO: AFP
A bird perched a cherry tree in almost full bloom in Tokyo on April 1. PHOTO: REUTERS
A woman walking on an esplanade covered with cherry blossoms in Tokyo on April 2. PHOTO: AFP

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