caption: A woman photographs cherry blossom on her smartphone in Ueno Park on March 25, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have a long-held tradition of enjoying the blooming of cherry blossoms. The blossom is deeply symbolic, it only lasts for around one week and marks the beginning of spring. It is claimed that the short-lived existence of the blossom taps into a long-held appreciation of the beauty of the fleeting nature of life, as echoed across the nation's cultural heritage. Picture: Getty Images
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