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?
The forecast calls for blooms
Today in History
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National Park Week: Wind Cave National Park
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World Book Day
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It’s Endangered Species Day
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Happy birthday to the Peak!
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Corona Arch near Moab, Utah
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Extraterrestrial Culture Day
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A valley view at 9,000 feet
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Chapel on the rock
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A desert arts pop-up, just popped up
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Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
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The view will stop you in your tracks
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Fibonacci Day
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Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
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Back on the rise
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Where the wildflowers grow
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Shark Awareness Day
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World Jellyfish Day
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Giant kelp in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
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There was gold in them there hills…
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International Museum Day
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Too awesome to be a planet
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A history of Vinland
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In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
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Pride Month
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Get on your bike and ride
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Apples ready for harvest in Minnesota
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Roman bridge of Córdoba, Spain
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Silbury Hill for International Archaeology Day
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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