Japan: In the land of the cherry blossom
05 April 2015 - 02:00
Adrian Bridge joins celebrations to welcome the arrival of a fragile floral beauty with a special place in Japanese hearts. After a harsh winter, the people of Tokyo celebrate the arrival of spring and the much-loved sakura - or cherry blossom - seen as the national flower and a great symbol of hope and renewal.
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