The streets of the Japanese capital have turned into a pink sea of soft color as the cherry blossoms, also called sakura, bloom in full across the city. Locals and foreigners alike converge on parks and streets lined with the legendary trees to catch the transitory magnificence of Japan’s most revered flower.
From the Meguro River banks to Ueno Park grounds, the flowers have painted a stunning canvas, prompting festivals, picnics, and cultural events. The sakura season is not only an aesthetic delight but a tradition deeply ingrained in the culture as a symbol of renewal and the transience of life.
Numerous tourists are enjoying hanami, or flower-viewing parties, beneath the flowering canopies. Street stalls are selling seasonal treats like sakura mochi and sakura-flavored drinks, contributing to the celebratory mood.
Tokyo’s weather service foresees the blossoms continuing for another week before petals start to fall like pink snow. Until that time, the city goes on enjoying this much-loved annual wonder.
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