Japan’s Cherry Blossom
Few places in the world do spring like Japan does spring. The vibrant and delicate cherry blossom is, after all, one of earth’s most majestic natural wonders, and there’s nothing quite like strolling beneath those ephemeral petals and marveling at how amazing mother nature can be.
To celebrate the arrival of Japan’s most magical season, National Geographic invited community members to send in their best photographs of the country’s famous cherry blossom. Take a look at the pictures below to see for yourself the stunning submissions they received.
The Japanese take their cherry blossom very seriously. The Meteorological Agency even provides a dedicated forecast for cherry blossom season. The blossom moves north in what’s known as a “sakura zensen”, and people keenly track the progress of this cherry blossom front as it makes its way up-country.
Sakura River
Image credits: Danilo Dungo
A train passing by in spring
Image credits: Janvika Shah
The color of the cultivation in spring
Image credits: Hiroki Inoue
Evening cherry blossoms
Image credits: Aurora Simionescu
Land of mist
Image credits: Yoshiki Fujiwara
Pink sakura and pink line
Image credits: Masayuki Yamashita
White Wall
Image credits: Masayuki Yamashita
After fall of Sakura
Image credits: Danilo Dungo
Old couple
Image credits: Joe Ishikawa
Chidorigafuchi
Image credits: totomai martinez
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