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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 2

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 3

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. HAUTS DE SEINE. NANTERRE. DISTRICT OF LA DZFENSE. CHERRY-TREES IN BLOSSOM Photo by Jacques Bravo/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. BAS-RHIN (67) ITTERSWILLER. ON THE ALSACE WINE ROUTE, A WALKER SAVOURS THE SPRING TRANQUILLITY AMID THE CHERRY TREES NEAR THE CHURCH. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND CITY. SPRING IN HUNTER'S POINT SOUTH PARK WITH BLOOMING CHERRY TREES AND VIEWS OF MANHATTAN SKYSCRAPERS Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, UPPER WEST SIDE. SPRING IN CENTRAL PARK WITH YOSHINO CHERRY TREES IN BLOOM AND THE SAN REMO BUILDING04/ Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN. SPRING IN CENTRAL PARK WITH VIEW OF THE BUILDINGS OF UPPER WEST SIDE (SAN REMO). THE YOSHINO CHERRY TREES IN BLOOM NEXT TO THE LAKE Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, UPPER WEST SIDE. SPRING IN CENTRAL PARK. BLOOMING KWANZAN CHERRY TREES NEAR THE LAKE Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

Girls in yellow tulle dresses participate in a photo shoot in the street as cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A man tosses a boy up in the air under a cherry tree in full bloom in the street in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a yellow dress poses for a photo under a blooming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a mask and a kimono poses for a photo with a katana against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a lilac dress poses for a photo at a zebra crossing near a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

Women in tulle dresses have a photo shoot in the street lined up with cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

People stay in the street lined with cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

People stand by cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a fox mask and a kimono poses for a photo under a cherry tree against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A man takes a picture of cherry blossoms in the street in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman takes a picture of a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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US: New York City Painted Pink by Spring Blossoms

New York City embraced spring's arrival with a delicate blush of pink as people enjoyed the view of blooming cherry blossom trees.

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

Tourists view cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 6, 2025. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 6, 2025 shows cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

This photo taken on April 6, 2025 shows cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

Tourists view cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 6, 2025. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

A tourist views cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 6, 2025. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms at a tea garden - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 6, 2025 shows cherry blossoms at a tea garden in Bashan Village, Fuyang District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cherry trees in the vast tea plantations on the mountains in Baishan Village are in full bloom, which attract lots of tourists. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 7

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 6

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 5

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 4

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along the Okawa River in Osaka City.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 3

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a cherry blossom tunnel along the Nakano-dori street in Tokyo shot on Monday, March 31.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 2

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a cherry blossom tree that appears to be in full bloom in the Kanto region on Sunday, March 30.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video was filmed at Ichinosaka River, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Yamaguchi City, western Japan, where the cherry blossoms are already in full bloom.

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