<p>Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees and the serene Lake Kawaguchiko, Dungo captured the majestic beauty of Mt. Fuji, one of Japan’s most scared mountains.</p>
Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees and the serene Lake Kawaguchiko, Dungo captured the majestic beauty of Mt. Fuji, one of Japan’s most scared mountains.
Photograph by Danny Dungo, National Geographic Your Shot
Embrace spring with these fleeting blooms around the world.
ByStarlight Williams
• 2 min read
Symbolizing the return of spring, travelers flock to catch a glimpse of the fragrant, pink blooms that were first made famous in Japan but appear worldwide. Delicate in nature and color, cherry blossoms, or sakura, mirror human life—beautiful, cherished, but brief.
Hanami, or flower-viewing parties, date back to the 9th century when Japanese emperors would hold celebrations for the cherry and plum blossoms that would bud in early spring. The world’s love for cherry blossoms have not diminished. (See beautiful photos of Japan's cherry blossoms.)
People around the world gather during the changing season to celebrate these fleeting blooms.
Want more blossoms? These Your Shot pictures capture both the simple, yet stunning beauty of the season and the joy it brings to people.
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