Cherry blossom season in Japan is a beloved tradition that involves family gatherings, festivals, and spending time outdoors. Admiring the ‘sakura’—or cherry blossoms—has been a national pastime for centuries. The custom of enjoying the cherry blossoms is known as ‘hanami,’ and it’s commonly done by picnicking under the flowering branches. For late-night picnics, participants hang paper lanterns in the trees to illuminate the blooms. This image comes from the Meguro River, a popular place for viewing the sakura in Tokyo. Are there cherry trees blooming where you live?
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International Tiger Day
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National Take a Hike Day
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Extraterrestrial Culture Day
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International Kissing Day
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An historic forest
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Shakespeare Day
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‘Stepping’ into Black History Month
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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World Oceans Day
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In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes
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Happy birthday to Crater Lake National Park
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Colorful cows of the reef
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Northern cardinal in winterberry bush
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Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
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International Day of the World s Indigenous Peoples
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Kiteboarding and windsurfing in Croatia
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