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Springtime for Tokyo as Cherry Blossoms Show Their Colors

People rowing boats enjoy night view of cherry blossoms in full bloom on Chidorigafuchi moat in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
People rowing boats enjoy night view of cherry blossoms in full bloom on Chidorigafuchi moat in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.Kimimasa Mayama—EPA
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People rowing boats enjoy night view of cherry blossoms in full bloom on Chidorigafuchi moat in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
People rowing boats enjoy night view of cherry blossoms in full bloom on Chidorigafuchi moat in Tokyo, March 30, 2015. Kimimasa Mayama—EPA
Cherry blossoms in full bloom are seen under the moon in waxing gibbous in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
Cherry blossoms in full bloom are seen in the evening in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.Kimimasa Mayama—EPA
People take a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
People take a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015. Toru Hanai—Reuters
A man takes a picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
A man takes a picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015. Hitoshi Yamada—NurPhoto/Corbis
People walk under blooming cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 30, 2015.
People walk under blooming cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 30, 2015. Chris McGrath—Getty Images
People take part in ' Hanami' or Flower-viewing parties under cherry blossom trees in full bloom in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 30, 2015.
People take part in ' Hanami' or Flower-viewing parties under cherry blossom trees in full bloom in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 30, 2015.Chris McGrath—Getty Images
A woman takes a picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015.
A woman takes a picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo, March 30, 2015. Toru Hanai—Reuters

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