Did you know that there are hundreds of kinds of sakura trees? And they all bloom during different times throughout Spring. As I found out hanami forecasts usually take into account only the iconic 5-petalled Somei Yoshino blooms even though the early (such as the dark pink kawazu sakura) or late-blooming cherry trees are also beautiful and worth seeing. 
While Somei Yoshino season has sadly come to an end, the cherry blossom season is still in full swing. This weekend saw the second wave of blooming trees. Cityscape exploded in shades of hot pink and was covered in blooms of my absolute favorite yaezakura. 
We ventured out to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden as well as Imperial Palace East Gardens to admire these multilayered dainty and fragrant fluffs. Naturally, I cannot help but share the images my father-in-law and I captured. Who can blame me for wanting to fill up my blog with these gorgeous blooms?! 
While Somei Yoshino season has sadly come to an end, the cherry blossom season is still in full swing. This weekend saw the second wave of blooming trees. Cityscape exploded in shades of hot pink and was covered in blooms of my absolute favorite yaezakura. We ventured out to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden as well as Imperial Palace East Gardens to admire these multilayered dainty and fragrant fluffs. Naturally, I cannot help but share the images my father-in-law and I captured. Who can blame me for wanting to fill up my blog with these gorgeous blooms?! Hope you enjoyed this little gallery of mine. Have you ever traveled to Japan during cherry blossom season? If not, have I inspired you? Leave me a comment and let me know. :)
xoxo, nano
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Your blossom photos had been inspiring me for weeks but I didn’t think I’d make it in time so it has been a dream come true to be able to see these places in person as well! Feel free to keep filling your blog with these – we all love them!! 😊
Simply stunning!! What a beautiful photo diary, and you’re so lucky to be able to enjoy the blossoms.
Thank you so much, lovely! :)
These are too beautiful! There is seriously nothing better than the first sights of spring blossoms, especially those that look this good! :D
So true Marcella, Spring is so beautiful with multi-colored blooms all around :)
I would love to visit Japan during cherry blossom season! Your photos are so gorgeous!
Thanks lovely! Well, time to plan another surprise trip for Mr.Ayla for next April ;)
Ha! Actually I think Japan should be his surprise trip to me! 😉
Haha totally fair point!
Nice post :)
Thank you for reading! :)
What a great time of year!
I agree, absolutely beautiful!