Notes:

• A man takes a picture of cherry blossoms in Tokyo. (Toru Hanai. wsj.com Week in Photos April 3, 2015.)
• Pink cherry blossom painting by Catherine Jacobs, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Source: Sheerjoy via Your Eyes Blaze Out)
• The date when the Yoshino cherry blossoms reach peak bloom varies from year to year, depending on weather conditions. The mean date of blooming is April 4. (FAQ: National Cherry Blossom Festival)