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Japan's Cherry Blossoms Are In Bloom And They Are Gorgeous

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It may still be snowing in the U.S., but spring is in bloom in Japan and it's a stunning sight.

Cherry blossoms -- also known as sakura -- are Japan's symbolic flower of spring. Their blossoms usher in the new season and are a colorful reminder that winter is over.

Check out photos of Japan's sakura via the Instagram blog below!

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(01 of06)

A visitor to the Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan, climbs steps through the shrine's gates. The shrine's main building sits within a minute of a train station, but a visitor could spend hours exploring the ancillary shrines situated along its pathways, with refreshment stops along the way. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

(02 of06)

A man pulls a rickshaw-for-hire down a narrow street in Kyoto, Japan, near the citys Kiyomizu Temple. The temple and surrounding neighborhood are a great place to explore for families with children, wholl find shops along the way giving away sample sweets. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

(03 of06)

Customers choose from a selection of fresh-baked rice crackers at a shop in the Nishiki-koji market arcade in Kyoto, Japan. The market, filled with vendors selling all sorts of snackable delicacies, is a fascinating place to explore. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

(04 of06)

A vendor mans a stand selling a wide variety of pickled vegetables in the Nishiki-koji market arcade in Kyoto, Japan. Many of the markets merchants offer free samples to entice customers. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

(05 of06)

An oarsman pilots an excursion boat down the Hozu River, just outside Kyoto, Japan, as he points out sights to his passengers. The two-hour ride down the river offers the chance to spot wildlife while threading rocks and rapids, and is an especially appealing outing for a trip with children. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

(06 of06)

Visitors scoop water from a fountain near the entrance to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Such fountains are common at Japanese temples, used to wash hands and cleanse the mouth in a brief purification ritual. (AP Photo/Adam Geller) (credit:AP)

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