Sakura

The Cherry Blossom in Japan has always fascinated me. Though I don't know when will I get to go to Japan to see the "original, real" Sakura, but I did get to see a part of the blossoms here in US. Thanks to the Japanese Government who gave 3,020 cherry blossom trees as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the nations' then-growing friendship. These trees were planted in "Sakura Park" in Manhattan and famously line the shore of "Tidal Basin" in Washington D C. The gift was renewed with another 3,800 trees in 1965. (more info)
There are a few cherry trees around the place where I now live. Here are some of the wonderful cherry blossom pictures, along with some more spring relief flowers.