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Japanese hanami: celebrating the cherry blossom

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October 2017 5 mins read

Blog, Gardens, Highlights, Japan

Japanese hanami: celebrating the cherry blossom The cherry blossoms of Japan are known to admirers the world over. But their brief, beautiful season is not just a draw for international travellers. Japanese people celebrate this…

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