Having lived in Japan for about two years, I experience first hand the cherry blossoms craze once spring comes and for the right reasons. These beautiful yet fleeting flowers are a truly breathtaking sight. It also symbolises new beginnings, reminding us to enjoy each moment while it lasts since the flowers are only in bloom for about two weeks.
As international travel is still on hold due to the pandemic, a visit back to my third home is off the cards for me, as well for cherry blossom (or sakura) fanatics flocking to Japan or South Korea for their yearly magical hanami (cherry blossom) experience.