Martin Parr photographed tourists and the cherry blossom in Kyoto in April, before exhibiting his work Small World at Kyotographie, an international photography festival held over four weeks each year in Kyoto, Japan. "Everyone goes cherry blossom mad," Parr writes. "They just cannot get enough photographs of themselves, their kids, their pets and babies, getting as close as possible."
Kyoto, known for its rich culture and well-preserved historic sites, is a top year-round tourist destination, with peak crowds during cherry blossom season (March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November). From...