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Distro - Cherry Blossom (Sakura) in Japan. 2000 

Chris Steele-Perkins 

Cherry blossoms hold a special place in the Japanese psyche. They are important for their symbolism: the start of spring - beauty, renewal, and the cycle of Nature. But also (because the life of the blossom is short) they are supposed to remind one of the transience of the human condition; providing a meditation on existence.

Such is the Japanese passion for the cherry blossom that for almost 1000 years Spring has been marked by parties held under the cherry blossoms, and reference to the cherry blossom in poetry and art are legend. Many areas have been designated as sites of outstanding beauty... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. A little girl reaching up beneath a branch of a big tree.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. The south island of Japan, Kyushu, will experience the... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. The south island of Japan, Kyushu, will experience the... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. 2000. The town of Kisuki has been designated as... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Shimane. A carp swims in river lined by cherry trees,... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Shimane. A reflection in the water of a cherry tree, Shimane... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Matsue castle. Picnicking in the grounds of Matsue castle.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Matsue Castle. Parties in view of Matsue Castle at night.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Young people enjoy the party tradition as much as the... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Isumo Taisha. In the grounds of Isumo Taisha fallen cherry... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Hikawa. Along the Hikawa river retired people play Gateball.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Shimane. Garden of a small shrine in Shimane prefecture.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Isimo Taicha. The grounds of Isimo Taicha which are famous... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Isimo Taicha. The grounds of Isimo Taicha which are famous... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Matsue. In the streets of Matsue a man uses a mobile phone.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2000

JAPAN. Kisuki. The town of Kisuki has been designated as one... 
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