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In Pictures | Cherry blossom festival: A thing of beauty is a joy forever
The Cherry Blossom festival is a soiree of pink and white flowers that cover Japan, China, Korea and Washington DC.
DNA Web Team | Apr 20, 2016, 06:04 PM IST
1.Women reflected in a window as they view cherry blossom trees
Women are reflected in a window as they view cherry blossom trees in full bloom on Meguro River, on April 1, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese Meteorological Agency tracked the Sakura (cherry blossom front). Thousands of people gather across Tokyo to take part in 'Hanami' (Flower-viewing parties) the centuries old tradition of partying under a blooming Sakura tree.
2.Cats resting at the festival
Cats rest on a branch of fully-bloomed cherry blossoms at Ueno Park on April 3, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Flower viewing or 'Hanami' in Japanese is the national pastime of this time of the season in Japan.
3.Sakura in full bloom
Cherry trees in full bloom during the government hosted cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen park in Tokyo, Japan.
4.A view of the Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is seen surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan.
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5.Blooming cherry blossom trees at Chidorigafuchi in Tokyo
Boats are seen under blooming cherry blossom trees at Chidorigafuchi in Tokyo, Japan. The Cherry blossom season begins in Okinawa in January and moves north through February peaking in Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March and lasting just over a week.
6.Women pose under the cherry blossoms
Ladies pose for portraits under the cherry blossom trees at Ueno park on April 1, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. During cherry blossom season thousands of people gather across Japan to practice 'Hanami,' picnicking under a blooming Sakura tree to enjoy food and drinks.
7.Youido blossom festival
South Koreans walk beneath lit cherry blossoms at the Youido blossom festival near the national assembly at night in Seoul, South Korea. Cherry blossoms are in full-bloom at mid-April in South Korea.
8.Near national assembly, Seoul
South Koreans walk beneath cherry blossoms at the Youido blossom festival near the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
9.Couples poses with cherry blossoms
Couples posing for a photograph at the Youido blossom festival near the national assembly, in Seoul, South Korea.
10.Seoul at night
South Koreans walk beneath lit cherry blossoms at the Youido blossom festival near the national assembly at night in Seoul, South Korea.
11.At the Washington Monument
With the Washington Monument in the background, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. Occasional rain and gray skies does not deter crowds from visiting the blossoms at their peak.
