My favorite sakura blossom views are those where there’s Japanese traditional architecture in the background, like this kanzan sakura twig in front of the main hall of Jourenji, in Itabashi, Tokyo, a temple famous for having one of the most beautiful Great Buddha statues in Tokyo. The kanzan variety blooms in the Tokyo area mid to late April, about a month after the more common sakura cherry trees.

Jourenji Temple, Itabashi, Tokyo

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Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Kyoto Kurama-dera sakura blossoms