One of the things that come to anybody’s mind when you think of Japan is the beautiful and delicate cherry blossoms or Sakura trees. Anytime you picture the country, Sakura will definitely feature somewhere in the image. Well, Japan’s cherry blossom season is finally here and the country is aglow with a delicate pink blush! Netizens have taken to Twitter and are sharing mind-blowing pictures on the micro-blogging website. Here’s a glimpse!
Netizens Share Dreamy Photos Of Japan’s Cherry Blossom
For anyone who needs it, here’s some cherry blossom along Shingashi river in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Aoki_88. pic.twitter.com/LBx5chm1Wy
— John McCullough 🏳️🌈 (@JohnMcCullough_) March 20, 2023
Sakura is the national flower of Japan. It produces the cherry fruit and each year, people await its blooming season so that they can admire its delicate pink blossoms. They usually bloom in the months of March and April. People from all over the country are sharing pretty flower photographs!
Here is an awe-inspiring picture of a cherry blossom tree that is 330 years old. It is absolutely humongous and is located in the Yamanashi prefecture.
💗💗330 years old cherry blossom tree japan 🌸🌸
🌺Yamanashi Prefecture To know how big it is, see the people below the picture on the right pic.twitter.com/jRvK9YrvYo— خالد عبد الحفيظ (@KhaledFaramaw) March 22, 2023
This user also shared an absolutely stunning picture of cherry blossoms in the Kyoto region of the country.
Cherry blossom in Kyoto Japan. pic.twitter.com/tSE9uyStSx
— Harima Affas Naybug (@bugnay_saffa) March 23, 2023
Even the deers seem to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in the country! Watch this beautiful video of the Deer lounge in Nara Park in Japan.
Deer Lounge Under Cherry Blossom Trees In Japan’s Nara Park pic.twitter.com/BN8c1jr0Ff
— Gabriele Corno (@Gabriele_Corno) March 16, 2023
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Beautiful Pictures & Beautiful Traditions
Each year, the people of Japan love to go have a day-long picnic at their closest Cherry blossom park. It usually involves lots of food, drinks, and singing. Of course, people also love to take lots of pictures.
If you couldn’t wrap your head around the 330-year-old cherry blossom tree above, here’s a tree that is more than thrice as old! Here’s a tree that is at least 1,000 years old!
The Miharu Takizakura cherry tree continues to be a beloved symbol of Miharu Town for both visitors and residents 🌸 Can you believe it’s estimated to be 1000 years old??#VisitJapan #Spring #CherryBlossoms #Nature #Sakura pic.twitter.com/ehRyfpm5yj
— Visit Japan (@Visit_Japan) March 22, 2023
There are about 400 cherry blossom trees on the bank of the Nagara River. This pristine river is located in the city of Gifu in Japan.
Around 400 somei-yoshino cherry blossom trees can be found along the south bank of the famous Nagara River (長良川) in Gifu City from the Nagarabashi Bridge #Gifu #Japan #travel pic.twitter.com/eB5xCRYwB7
— Japan Australia (@Japan_Australia) March 22, 2023
Here is another breathtaking picture of the Shiroishi Castle whose beauty is elevated tenfold by the blooming of cherry blossom trees in its surrounding.
The castle tower of Shiroishi Castle in Miyagi is one of only five restored entirely in wood. Inside, you can experience wearing the armor of a samurai warrior! Around the middle of April, 230 cherry trees in the surrounding park also come into full bloom 🌸🏯🌸#VisitJapan pic.twitter.com/nXrZ2vWyUa
— Visit Japan (@Visit_Japan) March 19, 2023
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Which of these pictures did you love the most? Have you ever witnessed these beautiful trees in person? Let us know in the comments below!
Cover Image Credits: @johnmccollough/Twitter