There are few places in the world that are as beautiful in springtime as Japan is, and this is largely due to the beautiful cherry blossoms that are synonymous with the Far Eastern country. As spring of 2024 looms, peoeple will start strolling beneath these beautifully-flowering sakura trees. That's why we'd like to bring them to you now, there's still time to catch them, as they begin blooming around end of March. Take a look at these 17 stunning photos that are quintessentially springtime Japan.
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