It is rare in the world that any country owns such a beauty like Japan when it comes to spring season: Sakura (cherry blossom) blooming everywhere, the white and pink colors mixing together created a dreaming romantic atmosphere. Let’s check out 20+ stunning pictures show the beauty of cherry blossoms in Japan as follows!
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![Beautiful cherry blossom blooming at Mt Fuji - a well-known symbol of Japan Photo: btowncollection](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cherry-blossom-japan-btowncollection.jpg)
Being honored as the national flower of Japan, Sakura (Cherry blossom) all blooms from the end of January until the beginning of May throughout Japan, the peak is the end of March and beginning of April. The flower has 3 colors: white, pink, and red. They can bloom and last for 7 to 15 days depending on each type of flower. The photo shows the picturesque “Sakura (Cherry Blossom) River”
![Cheery Blossom River in Japan Image credits: Danilo Dungo](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cherry-blossom-river-japan-Danilo-Dungo.jpg)
![River covered by cherry blossom petals Photo: drscdn.500px.org](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cherry-blossom-river-japan-drscdn.500px.org_.jpg)
Japanese really attach much importance to the cherry blossom. They enjoy, and admire the flowers in a respectful and serious way. The Japan Meteorological Agency even has its own dedicated forecast of cherry blossom blooming season.
![White cherry blossom in Japan Photo: Masayuki Yamashita](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cherry-blossom-white-japan-Masayuki-Yamashita-1.jpg)
Called cherry blossom season “the most magical season in Japan”, the National Geographic has recently invited community members to send in their best photographs of the country’s famous cherry blossom.
![Land of mist Photo: Masayuki Yamashita](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/spring-japan-cherry-blossoms-Masayuki-Yamashita.jpg)
![Evening cherry blossoms in Japan Image credits: Aurora Simionescu](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/evening-spring-colors-japan-cherry-blossoms.jpg)
![Tourists on their boat admiring the cherry blossom season Image credits: Ryan WH](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Japans-Cherry-Blossom-Festival-Ryan-WH.jpg)
![Pink sakura and pink line - an image by Masayuki Yamashita describing the beauty of cherry blossom at night](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/spring-japan-cherry-blossoms-Masayuki-Yamashita-1.jpg)
![The peaceful picture of cherry blossom by the river bank - Sakura Riverie Image credits: S. Ohtani](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sakura-reverie-cherry-blossom-japan-1.jpg)
![A train passing by in spring Photo: Janvika Shah](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/japan-cherry-blossom-Janvika-Shah.jpg)
![The stunning photo of cultivation in spring with the harmony in colors of cherry blossom, the field and white snow. Photo: Hiroki Inoue](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/color-cultivation-spring-japan-cherry-blossom-Hiroki-Inoue-1.jpg)
![An old couple admiring cherry blossom in the park Photo: Joe Ishikawa](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/old-couple-Joe-Ishikawa-cherry-blossom-japan-1.jpg)
![After fall of cherry blossom petals are all over the surface of the river Photo: Danilo Dungo](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/after-fall-of-sakura-cherry-blossom-japan-Danilo-Dungo.jpg)
![The tunnel of Cherry Blossom Photo: Jessie Meyer](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/spring-japan-cherry-blossoms-Jessie-Meyer.jpg)
![A spring evening Photo: Sho Shibata](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cherry-blossom-japan-spring-evening-Sho-Shibata.jpg)
![A Cherry blossom blizzard Photo: Joydeep Dasgupta](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sakura-japan-Joydeep-Dasgupta.jpg)
![A picturesque photo of Chidorigafuchi in the cherry blossom season Photo: totomai martinez](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/chidorigafuchi-cherry-blossom-totomai-martinez-1.jpg)
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