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Cherry blossom: Rage of colour

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Visitors take a photograph alongside cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on 27 March. AFP
Visitors take a photograph alongside cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on 27 March. AFP

It is springtime in Japan and the country is bathing in the colour of Sakura (local name for cherry blossom).

A visitor takes a photograph of cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on 27 March. AFP
A visitor takes a photograph of cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on 27 March. AFP

Cherry blossom is significant for the Japanese, as this marks the beginning of a new year.

Blooming cherry blossoms are seen in Tokyo, Japan on 23 March. Reuters
Blooming cherry blossoms are seen in Tokyo, Japan on 23 March. Reuters

The blossom symbolises the transience of human life, characterising an important trend of Japan's age old beliefs.

A seven-month-old baby and her mother look at early flowering Kanzakura cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan on 14 March. Reuters
A seven-month-old baby and her mother look at early flowering Kanzakura cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan on 14 March. Reuters

People from all ages attend the traditional Hanami, a picnic under the blooming trees while Japan attracts a big number of tourists from around the globe to celebrate cherry blossom.

Visitors ride a boat in the Chidorigafuchi moat, as they enjoy fully bloomed cherry blossoms, during spring season in Tokyo, Japan on 26 March. Reuters
Visitors ride a boat in the Chidorigafuchi moat, as they enjoy fully bloomed cherry blossoms, during spring season in Tokyo, Japan on 26 March. Reuters
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