Cherry Blossoms in Spring: A Season of Fleeting and Beautiful Flowers

Senso-ji Temple｜Beautiful interplay with the five-story pagoda captured through the cherry blossoms

This photograph captures the five-story pagoda over weeping cherry blossoms at Senso-ji Temple, a beautiful juxtaposition of spring and historical architecture.

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Sensoji Temple｜A diagonal composition emphasizing depth

This photo was taken at Senso-ji temple from an oblique angle, focusing on the weeping cherry tree in the back and blurring the foreground and background to emphasize depth and a three-dimensional effect.

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Rikugien｜Garden scenery with flowing weeping cherry blossoms

This photograph captures the flowing weeping cherry blossoms in Rikugien, and expresses the unique atmosphere of a Japanese garden.

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Rikugien｜Darker exposure to emphasize the depth of the cherry blossoms

This photograph was taken at Rikugien, with a slightly darker exposure to focus on the weeping cherry tree in the back and blur the foreground to create an impressive depth of color.

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Rikugien｜Delicate cherry branches caught in the slightest light

This photograph was taken in Rikugien garden, capturing the slight light shining through the branches of weeping cherry trees, with an eye toward creating a delicate expression of light.

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Rikugien｜The expression of softly and softly painted cherry blossoms

This photograph, taken in Rikugien, shows the softness of weeping cherry trees in a bright and fluffy depiction.

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Rikugien｜The sense of scale of tall cherry blossoms captured from a distance

This photo was taken in Rikugien garden, capturing the tall weeping cherry trees from a distant position to emphasize the sense of scale.

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Rikugien｜Perspective view expressed by pine trees and cherry blossoms

This photograph of Rikugien Garden emphasizes perspective by blurring the pine tree in the foreground and capturing the weeping cherry tree in the distance.

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Rikugien｜The garden composition with depth, with the pine tree as the main feature

In this photo of Rikugien, the pine tree is the main subject while the weeping cherry tree in the background is blurred to express the depth typical of a Japanese garden.

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Rikugien｜Flowing branch movement expressed at close range

This photo was taken at Rikugien garden, approaching a large weeping cherry tree to emphasize the flowing movement of its branches.

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Rikugien｜Natural composition of overlapping trees and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken in Rikugien, with an eye to the natural overlap of weeping cherry trees and other trees folding over one another.

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Rikugien｜Solemn cherry blossoms captured in low light

This photograph was taken at Rikugien Garden during low-light hours to capture the sky-high weeping cherry blossoms, which express tranquility and solemnity.

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Chomyoji Temple (Nakaya)｜A serene view of weeping cherry trees and roofs in harmony

This photo was taken at Chomyoji Temple, combining the beautifully blooming weeping cherry blossoms with the roof of the temple.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Chomyoji Temple (Nakaya)

Chomyoji Temple (Nakaya)｜Eidarezakura in full bloom with beautiful pale pink color

This photo was taken at Chomyoji Temple, taking advantage of the gentle hues of the pale pink weeping cherry trees in full bloom.

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Rikugien｜A view of cherry blossoms with depth peeking through the gate

This photo was taken at Rikugien Garden to express a sense of depth by composing a view of the weeping cherry trees over the gate near the exit.

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Chomyoji Temple (Nakaya)｜Beautiful cherry blossoms stand out against the backdrop of buildings

This photo was taken at Chomyoji Temple with the temple architecture in the background to highlight the beauty of the weeping cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Chomyoji Temple (Nakaya)

Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom), the Cherry Blossom at Hachigata Castle ｜A striking moment when cherry blossoms are silhouetted by the morning sun

This photo captures the moment when the Edohigan (Ujibo cherry blossoms) in full bloom are silhouetted by the morning sun near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

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Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom), the Cherry Blossom at Hachikata Castle ｜Shades of Cherry Blossoms Stand Out in the Side Light

This photo was taken from the side to show the contrast of light and shadow as the edohigan (Ujibo cherry tree) bathed in the morning sun near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)｜Expression of cherry blossoms from a low position with a sense of expanse

This photo, taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, is one that emphasizes the expanse of cherry blossoms and the open sky by looking up from a low vantage point.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Edohigan (Ujibo cherry blossoms)｜The power of the cherry blossoms emphasized by the composition looking up

This photo was taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, with an eye toward the power of the Edohigan (Ujibo cherry tree) in a composition looking up at it.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)