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Blossoming

Each year in Japan between late March and early April, there's a small window where the sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom. During our stay in the old capital ...
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Each year in Japan between late March and early April, there's a small window where the sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom. During our stay in the old capital of Kyoto, it was forecast to rain heavily not long after the blossoms began to bloom, which is unfortunate since even a modest rain is enough to strip the trees of their flowers. With this is mind, many locals hoping to have a glamorous engagement and wedding portrait in front of the blossoms rushed to the many temples around town on the Saturday before the storm. As a result, there were beautifully dressed men and women everywhere--it was quite the sight!

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