Japan’s cherry blossoms stunning the world

Spring has sprung early in Japan as hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals flock to see the amazing pink and white cherry blossom trees.

Cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nations cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

1/20Cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nations cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

A couple row a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

2/20A couple row a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

A woman photographs cherry blossom on her smartphone in Ueno Park on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

3/20A woman photographs cherry blossom on her smartphone in Ueno Park on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

4/20A couple row a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

Visitors gather for flower viewing at Shinjuku Gyoen national garden in Tokyo, as cherry blossom flowers are at full bloom Monday, March 26, 2018. Japan warms up for the spring season. These flowers only last about a week but people are flocking to hot spots throughout Japan to enjoy the scenic sights. Picture: AP

5/20Visitors gather for flower viewing at Shinjuku Gyoen national garden in Tokyo, as cherry blossom flowers are at full bloom Monday, March 26, 2018. Japan warms up for the spring season. These flowers only last about a week but people are flocking to hot spots throughout Japan to enjoy the scenic sights. Picture: AP

Riko Inoue of Japan hits her tee shot on the 9th hole during the final round of the Ladies at the Queen’s Hill Golf Club on March 28, 2018 in Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan. Picture: Getty Images

6/20Riko Inoue of Japan hits her tee shot on the 9th hole during the final round of the Ladies at the Queen’s Hill Golf Club on March 28, 2018 in Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan. Picture: Getty Images

7/20People enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms at Yamazakigawa River on March 26, 2018 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Picture: Getty Images

A Family enjoy cherry blossoms in Toyokawa. The Cherry blossom also known as Sakura in Japan normally peaks in March or early April in spring. The Sakura is the National flower of Japan. Picture: Getty Images

8/20A Family enjoy cherry blossoms in Toyokawa. The Cherry blossom also known as Sakura in Japan normally peaks in March or early April in spring. The Sakura is the National flower of Japan. Picture: Getty Images

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 26: Cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

9/20TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 26: Cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

A visitor photographs cherry blossom as it hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

10/20A visitor photographs cherry blossom as it hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

11/20People enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms at Maizuru Park on March 26, 2018 in Fukuoka, Japan. Picture: Getty Images

A man rows a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

12/20A man rows a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

Visitors cross a bridge as cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

13/20Visitors cross a bridge as cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 26, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nationÃ•s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

14/20A couple row a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

People ride row boats near cherry trees in bloom as the Tokyo Tower stands at the Chidorigafuchi moat on April 4, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s cherry blossom season is reaching its climax this week. The season officially kicked off on March 21, 2017, when the Japanese Meteorological Agency confirmed the flowers on a sample tree in the Yasukuni Shrine were in bloom in Tokyo. Picture: Getty Images

15/20People ride row boats near cherry trees in bloom as the Tokyo Tower stands at the Chidorigafuchi moat on April 4, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s cherry blossom season is reaching its climax this week. The season officially kicked off on March 21, 2017, when the Japanese Meteorological Agency confirmed the flowers on a sample tree in the Yasukuni Shrine were in bloom in Tokyo. Picture: Getty Images

16/20A couple row a boat past cherry blossom on Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of twelve moats that surround the Japanese Imperial Palace, on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation’s cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images

Kimono-clad visitors view the blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Friday, March 23, 2018. The cherry blossom season marks the arrival of spring for the Japanese. Picture: AP

17/20Kimono-clad visitors view the blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Friday, March 23, 2018. The cherry blossom season marks the arrival of spring for the Japanese. Picture: AP

In this March 10, 2018 photo, a Japanese white-eye roosts on early blooming cherry blossom, called “Kanzakura” at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo. Picture: AP

18/20In this March 10, 2018 photo, a Japanese white-eye roosts on early blooming cherry blossom, called “Kanzakura” at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo. Picture: AP

Visitors view the blooming cherry blossoms at a park in Tokyo, Friday, March 23, 2018. The cherry blossom season marks the arrival of spring for the Japanese. Picture: AP

19/20Visitors view the blooming cherry blossoms at a park in Tokyo, Friday, March 23, 2018. The cherry blossom season marks the arrival of spring for the Japanese. Picture: AP

20/20Visitors take a photograph alongisde cherry blossoms in full bloom in the Japanese capital Tokyo on March 27, 2018. Picture: AFP

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