Not only tourists, Japanese families also eagerly await this special time of year. Many people attend cherry blossom festivals or simply enjoy hanami - the tradition of viewing cherry blossoms and enjoying typical dishes with friends and relatives under the cherry blossoms.
Let's take a look at the pictures at the parks to see how Japanese people are enjoying the flowers!
Cruise on the Chidorigafuchi River in Tokyo



Photo taken from a bridge over the Meguro River in Tokyo


People happily enjoy rowing along the Meguro River and viewing cherry blossoms.
Surrounded by cherry blossoms
Romantic to surreal scenery
Crowds of photography enthusiasts gathered in parks to capture the most beautiful images of cherry blossom season.
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in Kyoto


Tourists gather to take photos of illuminated cherry blossoms at Ueno Park as well as the National Theater in Tokyo.
Close-up of a cherry blossom in bloom
A young man attentively takes pictures of peach blossoms
Flowers blooming on Meguro River in Tokyo































