In this stunning photograph by Agustin Rafael Reyes, we see cherry blossoms in bloom in the Tszuki Ward of Yokohama, Japan.

In Japan, the traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers in bloom is known as Hanami. In most cases it refers to cherry blossoms (“sakura”) and sometimes plum blossoms (“ume”).

From the end of March to early May, sakura bloom all over Japan, and around the first of February on the island of Okinawa. The blossom forecast is announced each year by the weather bureau and is watched carefully by those planning hanami as the blossoms only last a week or two. [Source]

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• Artist quality watercolor paint made with natural blackberry honey
• Watercolor made with honey absorbs moisture from the air preventing hardening on the palette or in the tube
• Just a spritz with water and the color is ready to use
• Extraordinary strength that is easily diluted for smooth controlled washes and deeper darks
• Made in the USA

Alive with strength and intensity, M. Graham watercolors are a blend of pigment, pure gum arabic and natural blackberry honey. This set contains Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna, and Azo Yellow.

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