Crowds gathered on Friday to enjoy Japan's famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Photo: AFP
Cherry blossoms, known as ‘sakura’ in Japanese, are the nation's favourite flower. Photo: AFP
Cherry blossoms, or "sakura" in Japanese, typically bloom from late March to early May, depending on the region and weather conditions. Photo: AFP
People often have sakura viewing parties beneath the falling petals, where there are also picnics and sake drinking. Photo:AFP
The trees usually are at peak bloom in late March to early April, at the same time the country begins a new school and business year.
With inputs from AP. Photos Courtesy: AFP
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