Spring is here! Well, that is true if you’re in the Eastern Japanese town of Kawazu, which celebrates Spring a bit earlier with its 8000-strong array of cherry blossom trees.
The blossoms, known as sakura in Japanese, typically bloom in late March or early April
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Kawazu’s trees belong to a unique variety that flowers before others, typically in February
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Millions of tourists flock here every year to take in the lush, romantic landscapes
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Kawazu is located on the Izu peninsula, just 2 hours by train from Tokyo station
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A small locomotive train takes passengers on a journey through fragrant aromas and gradient shades of pink
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Japanese white-eye birds can be seen sipping the sweet nectar of the cherry trees all around
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Cherry blossoms are highly symbolic and culturally significant in Japan
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They represent the temporary beauty of life, the acceptance of karma, and the eventuality of death
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At night, the trees are illuminated, and their reflections dance along the waters of the Izu peninsula
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Kochi, a south coast city, is also expected to see an early bloom this year
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Here are some more awesome shots of Japan during the Spring.
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