Enjoying the spring cherry blossom in Kyoto 16 May 2016

Posted on 16 May 2016
Enjoying the spring cherry blossom in Kyoto
Enjoying the spring cherry blossom in Kyoto
Enjoying the spring cherry blossom in Kyoto

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The spring cherry blossom is out in full force at Maruyama Park in Kyoto, where crowds of people gather to enjoy the seasonal nighttime hanami (flower-viewing) parties, organised by groups of friends to coincide with the peak of blossoming.


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