<p>Up close and personal with one of the symbols of Japan</p>

Up close and personal with one of the symbols of Japan (Photo: Tyra 'nell Pille)

Enjoying Numazu's Cherry Blossoms

Hunting and shooting cherry blossoms in Numazu City

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Apr 06, 2014 - 1分鐘閱讀時間

<p>Up close and personal with one of the symbols of Japan</p>

<p>Around the soccer field, several Cherry Blossom trees stand, creating a relaxing panoramic view.  </p>

<p>One of the entrances/exits to the huge soccer field</p>

<p>This cherry blossom tree adds drama to the entrance of this building's compound.  </p>

<p>Along the road, within the compound of a school, this Cherry Blossom tree stands proud and captivating.</p>

<p>This tree is an early bloomer as most of its flowers had already fallen down and its leaves started to sprout.</p>

<p>Despite the constant rain and strong winds, the place looks lovely because of the dominant pinkish tint of the Cherry Blossom flowers.</p>

<p>An empty bench waiting to be occupied</p>

<p>This place is also ideal for joggers and other health-conscious individuals.</p>

<p>Live simply, enjoy nature's beauty and love unconditionally.</p>

<p>No matter how dark your night seems to be, the sun will always rise and shine the next day.</p>

<p>When you feel blue, sit down under the Cherry Blossom tree full of pinkish flowers, look at your surroundings and evaluate your feelings after 10 minutes.</p>

<p>The "Bermuda Triangle"-style bench and the Cherry Blossoms</p>

<p>This tree stands alone yet it is never lonely.</p>

<p>Nature has its own simple ways of soothing the soul.</p>

On a beautiful day after successive rainy days, I decided to go hunting for Cherry Blossoms, so I hopped on my bicycle and went around the quiet town of Numazu, just to shoot with my DSLR and capture the unique beauty of every Cherry Blossom tree I'd come across. Even in laid-back cities like Numazu, these white-pinkish flowers dominate the views of every place -- parks, schools, soccer fields, along the highways, rivers and lakes, and even in several industrial places -- in spring.

Cherry Blossom in Chubu

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu @tyra.nell.pille

Simply wild, weird and wacky!