Mankai Blossoms
The day the cherry blossoms reach their peak and come into full-bloom, the weather is warm, almost even hot if you are in a light jacket. It reached 20 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Kamsai region! Today, sakura cherry blossoms are completely opened at 100% and will from this point on begin to fall off the trees. Japanese call this period of cherry blossom viewing, mankai. Everyone tries to see the blossoms at this point of the season because the trees and flowers are so beautiful. The...
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One of the best times to view cherry blossoms is at night. The dark background of the night sky and the bright whitish pink flowers make for beautiful snapshots. Many Japanese wander out at night for walks in parks or along walkways to see cherry blossoms as they bloom at night. The night air is cool and crisp. It’s a romantic setting! As of today, the cherry blossoms are opening up, slowly, and about 10% opened. If the air continues to stay cool the way it has the past few days, they...
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