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.

Weeping cherry tree in Japan shrine

Weeping cherry tree in Japan shrine

Photo taken on March 22, 2023, shows a weeping cherry tree in bloom at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

Famous cherry tree in Fukushima lures visitors in full bloom

Famous cherry tree in Fukushima lures visitors in full bloom

People enjoy the famous "Miharu Takizakura" (waterfall cherry tree) in full bloom on April 13, 2015, in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The Miharu Takizakura, a weeping cherry tree more than 1,000 years old, is one of the three most magnificent cherry plants in Japan and is designated as a national treasure. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cherry tree in Kyoto

Cherry tree in Kyoto

A weeping cherry tree is in full bloom at Maruyama park in Kyoto on March 31, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japan emperor, empress visit national garden in Kyoto

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko view a weeping cherry tree during their visit to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the western Japan city on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 27, 2019, shows a giant weeping cherry tree in full bloom at Rikugien garden in Tokyo on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 27, 2019, shows a giant weeping cherry tree in full bloom at Rikugien garden in Tokyo on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 27, 2019, shows a giant weeping cherry tree in full bloom at Rikugien garden in Tokyo on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo