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Sakura

Why the West is obsessed with Japan's famous blossom

Every Spring, Japan is awash with cherry blossoms, or sakura – a symbol of hope for the year ahead. Through sakura, there has been a strong connection between the East and West since the 1600s with the exotic blooms now abundant in English gardens.

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