Fortunately, some things keep happening again and that's why this year too we have the great honor of enjoying the cherry blossom and paying our respects to Queen Sakura. I've already mentioned that I've discovered a few places over the years where I can get up close and personal with the magic of this very special time of year. And I am glad that these places do not disappoint me and are showing their best side this spring time as well.

Over the last few years, I've probably photographed some of the trees quite a few times and then shared the photos with you here at this place. It's just too beautiful for me not to try to capture the charming atmosphere it creates and preserve it forever.

What can I say, I am only too happy to be intoxicated and beguiled by the cherry blossom. It simply does me good to linger under the canopy of blossom and enjoy the wonderful sight on offer here. As usual, the whole spectacle is always far too short and over too quickly. So you simply have to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves before it's too late.

Because even in the light of the setting day, and even in the wind and rain, Queen Sakura cuts a simply magical figure, which I would like to prove a few more times over the next few days. Now that the rain is finally over, I hope that the magnificent spectacle will continue for a little while longer. I'm looking forward to a repeat performance myself and still have a few plans for the coming days.

It's sakura time and I'm not going to miss it!