NAGANO- Part 1/2 - Sakura Fubuki

In Tokyo, spring disappears to make way for summer. In Tokyo, Sakura disappears to make way for the green colors of its leaves.
In cooler areas Sakura arrives later, so we have traveled to Nagano to enjoy Sakura a few more days this year.

  

  


   
 










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