15:08 JST, Apr 12, 2024
A famous weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, which has been designated a National Natural Monument, is in full bloom and lights up against the night sky, much to the delight of viewers. The tree, which is 13.5 meters high and has a trunk circumference of 11.3 meters, is of the species beni-shidarezakura (pink weeping cherry) and is nicknamed Miharu Takizakura (waterfall cherry blossom of Miharu) because the blossoms spread like a waterfall to spread. . According to the city, the blossoms are expected to remain at their peak until the end of this week.
