teamLab works their magic at Mito’s Ume Matsuri 2021 Feb. 28 06:00 am JST Feb. 28 | 06:26 am JST TOKYO
Japan’s spring season is famous for the blooming of cherry blossoms throughout the country from around mid-march, but if you’re in Japan you would have noticed that the pink season actually starts around a month earlier, when the
ume blossoms (or plum blossoms) start to bloom.
Ume blossoms are similar to cherry blossoms, but often come with much brighter hues. However, their similarity is strong enough to confuse even the most knowledgeable expert.
In Japan, almost every flower has its very own festival, and the ume blossom is no exception, with festivals celebrating its beauty throughout Japan.