It’s that time of the year again! Japanese gardens, rivers, and streets in spring are always surrounded by so many beautiful flowers, and it can sometimes be easy to mistake any pink flowers you happen to spot and believe they are the famouse cherry blossoms (sakura). In fact, even people in Japan who every year go to parks to appreciate the beauty of sakura can at times mistake the type of flower they are admiring. So you should feel no shame if you happen to take pictures of a gorgeous plum tree while thinking you are seeing cherry blossoms. However, there are certain features that differentiate the cherry, plum, and […]

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