Cherry Blossoms Around The World On Instagram

Spring days are upon us and what better way to celebrate than with flowers and blooms. Where florals are concerned, it’s hard to beat the spectacle of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

A photo posted by capkaieda (@capkaieda) on
Apr 22, 2016 at 1:15am PDT

Aside from Japan where there is an abundance of the most stunning cherry blossoms, these whimsical, fairy-tale-worthy pink flowers which come in many shades from vibrant to the palest pinks can also be found in many places around the world, as these Instagram pictures show.

Bonn, Germany

A photo posted by Yuri Sato (@jelilyfish) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:35pm PDT

East Hampton, Long Island, USA

A photo posted by Aliza Licht (@alizalichtxo) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:45pm PDT

Fundão, Portugal

A photo posted by Liliana Mártires (@lilianamartires) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:37pm PDT

Mount Maisan, South Korea

A photo posted by Regan 리간 (@perfume_v) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

Au Parc De Sceaux, France

A photo posted by アレクサン (@oxymorearthow) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT

Paris, France

A photo posted by Marc (@marc_nouss) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, USA

A photo posted by Dan&Ann (@toyden) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:33pm PDT

Central Park, USA

A photo posted by Molly (@mo_f0) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 6:35pm PDT

Suwon, South Korea

A photo posted by @bad_angel on
Mar 28, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

Seoul, South Korea

A photo posted by Carolina (까롤리나) (@caroaidaam) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:18pm PDT

Huashan Mountain, Xian, China

A photo posted by @abrownsamurai on
Apr 27, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT

Seattle, Washington, USA

A photo posted by Jin Sarmiento (@jinsolitario) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 6:05pm PDT

Roosevelt Island, New York, USA

A photo posted by Magdalena Jasek (@magdalena_jasek) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT

Cologne, Germany

A photo posted by Filmmaker - Photographer - Dj (@menasse_eye) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT

Boerum Hill Historic District, New York, USA

A photo posted by noriko hayashi (@norrizzo) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

In Japan, cherry blossom season though short-lived is significant as it represents “fragility, transience and beauty of life”. Cherry blossoms bloom gradually moving from south to north of Japan, peaking into a national celebration called hanami with picnics held under the blooming trees.

Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Japan

A photo posted by capkaieda (@capkaieda) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:31pm PDT

Kyoto, Japan

A photo posted by SHANAI • 22 • VEGAN • AUS • (@shanizzlefizzle) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

Kyoto, Japan

A photo posted by Love Life (@lovelife_lilj) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:37pm PDT

Yama Park, Japan

A photo posted by @mitchiy51 on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:28pm PDT

Mount Fuji, Japan

A photo posted by A H O Y ⚓️ A D V E N T U R E S (@ahoyadventures) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:18pm PDT

Hirosaki Castle, Japan

A photo posted by momo (@momo_s.95) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:13pm PDT

Olympic Park, South Korea

A photo posted by @refresh.jh on
Apr 27, 2016 at 7:00pm PDT

Tohoku, Japan

A photo posted by 影月山形より四季の風景 (@shadow_moon_w) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT

Yudono, Japan

A photo posted by coco asano (@cocosan1129) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT

Otaru, Japan

A photo posted by Fabiana Scarazzato (@fabbssinnl) on
Apr 27, 2016 at 5:37pm PDT

Nagano, Japan

A photo posted by capkaieda (@capkaieda) on
Apr 12, 2016 at 11:41am PDT

This sheer gorgeousness and visual feast of cherry blossoms is one that takes one’s breath away and it infuses hope, romance and natural beauty in a world that is so often focused on the man-made and instantaneous.

Experience a hanami in Tokyo here: video: StreetEnglishTV

by: Tan Siok Hoon