Where the blossoms bloom, 2000

Where the blossoms bloom, 2000

Pink cherry blossom trees line the banks of a moat, with the trees reflected in the water.

Hirosaki, Japan, March 2000: Under cover of night, cherry blossom trees lining the moat surrounding Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan lend a warm glow.

Want to know where you can still see the cherry blossoms? Check out our guide here! https://japan.stripes.com/travel/hanami-the-ultimate-guide-to-cherry-blossom-viewing-in-tokyo.html

Wayne Specht/Stars and Stripes

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