Top 7 reasons to visit Japan

11 April 2013 at 5:02 am

Cherry blossom season

1. CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON

Japan’s famed cherry blossom or “sakura” season is in full bloom now. An enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, this year’s cherry blossoms bloomed in the final week of March, marking the second earliest blossoming in the capital on record. They are everywhere – in parks, temples, open spaces and they make for beautiful, awe-inspiring photos, whether you’re an experienced shutterbug or an Instagram expert. (AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA)

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