This week’s theme: Pink
Japan in Spring. Very beautiful, very pink.
Photo courtesy of a friend who sent this picture to me to pacify my longing for things Japanese after spending my first spring outside Japan for the first time in 10 years. I really appreciate the time he took this picture on a weekday because if not, it would be too crowded with people from different parts of the country to see the sakura in full bloom (time of blooming usually 2-3 weeks later than in Tokyo).
With this picture, I feel that I have the beauty of the flowers all to myself. 
Taken April 2007; Matsumoto, Japan.
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How could I forget my photos of Sakura? lol I have tons of them:) They’re beautiful indeed! Nice shot! TFS:)
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Beautiful pink blossom. Is that what it’s like in Japan now?
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farmingfriends’s last blog post..Photo Hunt : Theme Pink
Whoa… nice photo… I love sakura very much… sakura is indeed very beautiful and very pink…
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AlvinC’s last blog post..Photo Hunter – Pink
hi! Very nice picture. I’ve been to Japan several times and Ive seen the blossom… really attractive.
liza’s last blog post..Photo Hunt – Pink
What a beautiful picture. Thanks for posting this one for the pink photohunt. Such a pleasant image to have in my head now.
carver’s last blog post..Photohunt: Pink
Love those trees though I have never been to Japan. Looking at the photo makes me want to go. Very nice capture.
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Oh what a lovely photo! When I went to Japan years ago it was the wrong time of year for the cherry blossoms, and I was always sorry I missed them.
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Now that looks marvellous. Cheryy blossom looks wonderful.Great take on this week’s theme. Happy weekend
Thought I would join in on the photo phun.
I love cherry blossoms…the fabric for my new car seat & stroller I just got is actually called cherry blossom…so cute!
anne’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt — Pink
that is breathtakingly beautiful!! I love that.
And Miles To Go….’s last blog post..Photo Hunters (#22)–Pink
Wow – that is so beautiful and so nice of your friend.
Happy Weekend.
How beautiful, and so striking with the empty path.
Robin’s last blog post..13 Things I Need To Accomplish Before My Parents Arrive
I can weel understand why you have festivals for the cherry blossom, they are spectacular.
Mark’s last blog post..Photo Hunters
That’s an awesome view! Could change one’s mind on pink
Wow, that is truly an amazing shot. I bet being there in person was awesome.
Such a beautiful view – it looks like a wonderful place to visit. Enjoy your weekend.
incog & nito’s last blog post..Photo Hunters #32 – Pink
This is stunning. We love anime and of course often see the “Cherry blossom” episodes.
Never have seen them in real life or even real photos. 
Heather’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Hunt: Pink
Wow, that’s a lot of blossom! Very pretty!
Glorious Pink blossoms!!
ellen b’s last blog post..By: lissa
That is just so beautiful. My cousin says I must go to Japan during cherry blossom season! I think perhaps she is right.
Oh what a beautiful sight to behold!! Great photo!!
Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..Photohunt: Pink
never fails to enchant me
ideru’s last blog post..Photo Scavenger Hunt: Pink
oh so pretty! wish I was there…I have never been. Thank you for sharing!
happy weekend!
Corey’s last blog post..Photo Hunters~Pink
We lived in Dc last year and I discovered the cherry blossom trees there were a gift from the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912. We were in DC for 4 years and not once did we make it downtown to see the trees in bloom!!!
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Photo Hunter
that’s a great picture!
happy photohunting!
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What a breathtaking place this is and what a fabulous take on the theme! I can almost smell the blossoms!
Happy Weekend!
Katya’s last blog post..Photo Hunters…Pink
Such a beautiful photo. Nice choice.
cindy’s last blog post..Photo Hunters
Hi Sarah – No, Spring season in Japan (when the Sakuras bloom) is from March-April. It is autumn there right now.
That is so beautiful. Thank you for hosting. Any sight of your package?
Donetta’s last blog post..Photo Hunters *pink*
Oh my God! Those sakura are very pretty! And I’m very impressed that despite the flowers in full bloom, there aren’t any fallen flowers on the road!
Japanese are amazing people
pelf’s last blog post..Photo Hunt: Pink
Oooo… the sakura flowers are so lovely! I hope to take a picture of them myself one day!
eastcoastlife’s last blog post..PhotoHunters – Pink
Oh…..they are truly beautiful! thanks so much for sharing…!
mott’s last blog post..“PINK!”
Wow, I can see why you miss it. I bet it’s truly spectacular in person.
Nice choice for The Hunt.
Pastormac’s Ann’s last blog post..Photo Hunters – Pink
I was actually thinking of posting sakura pictures… I’m crazy about them
shiera’s last blog post..PhotoHunt: Pink
That is very beautiful,….. and so very pink. I would miss that too. Thank you for visiting my post and have a good weekend.
kissedalotatoads’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Hunt : PINK
aaahhhh..cherry blossom. They create a romantic background and so pretty to look at…Nice picture. Well done.
Have a good weekend and thanks for dropping by to visit.
Pearl
Absolutely beautiful. Have a great weekend!
Siani’s last blog post..PhotoHunt: Pink
Lovely shot! I am really bummed that I will miss such a spectacular show by going in December!
SabineM’s last blog post..Photo Hunt: Pink
Beautiful Cherry blossoms! Amazing tree.
Ladynred’s last blog post..PHOTO HUNTERS (Pink)
Oh that is a beautiful photo. I wish I were there right now.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Crazy Working Mom’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Hunt #35
Beautiful!
Those are gorgeous pink blossoms on the trees. Just lovely. 
Dragonheart’s last blog post..Photo Hunters: Pink
thanks for the compliment!
wonderful find for today’s theme.
Beautiful! Nature offers the best pink !
mar’s last blog post..photo hunt: pink
My parents visiting the Cherry Blossoms a couple of years ago. I hope to visit one day, too!
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awesome picture
Sooo pretty
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Sooo gorgeous, simply beautiful!
Sabine’s last blog post..Mixed Bag on Sunday
waw…. looks like the whole streets is full of this beautiful pink flower. Oh! I wish I were there!
Everyday Healy’s last blog post..Pink
What a beautiful shot! I am sure you miss it at times (all the time?). Great pic!
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