Scents of Spring #8

In late April 2017, I moved to Tokyo. \ After a few months, every local I met asked me, with a sense of pride: "Do you also have four seasons in your country?" as though it was a treasure unique to Japan. Naturally, we do. \ Nearly a year after, at the end of march 2018, I encountered "Hanami," a captivating event marking the beginning of spring, celebrated with the enchanting bloom of the famous "Sakuras" (cherry trees). Japan is renowned for this breathtaking spectacle. Every year, tourists fly to Japan hoping to join the Japanese who gather in parks to welcome the new season; rejoicing in the ephemeral beauty of the blossoms. \ This magical display lasts a mere two weeks at most… And I’ve...View all