Japan welcomes cherry blossom season with breathtaking pics. 20 photos of Sakura 2019

It's cherry blossom season is in full bloom in Japan's capital, Tokyo and the streets are filled with people enjoying the beautiful and magical scene unfold before their eyes.

People are sharing stunning pictures of the trees from all around the city and they are the most beautiful thing you will ever witness.

Cherry blossoms in Japanese culture symbolises renewal and vitality, and every year when the trees reach full bloom, locals and tourists gather around to enjoy the season.

People in Japan come out during the full bloom to celebrate the blossom with friends and family, enjoying picnics under the blossoms and taking photos, dressed in pink.

Cherry blossom trees are called Sakura in Japanese, and the flower holds a significant symbolism in the country's culture.

The ritual of spotting, called hanami or flower viewing, cherry blossoms dates back to the 8th century in Japan.

In Japan, this centuries-old tradition is considered to be one of the very best ways to welcome spring.

The brief season for the blooms begins in Okinawa in January.

It reaches Tokyo in late March or early April, lasting for only a few weeks.

It is a national past time and it is a big deal.

Illuminated Cherry blossom trees are seen at the Meguro River.

Lanterns light up the banks of the Meguro River and blossoms.

Mount Fuji framed by cherry blossoms shows the stunning landscape of Tokyo.

Cherry blossoms lining up the Hanamigawa cycling path.

A cherry blossom tree sits beside the buildings in Tokyo.

Blossoms paint Japan in a pale pink hue.

In Tokyo's Kumamoto Castle, the blossom has a bright pink hue.

Cherry blossoms illuminate the Japan's skies.

A visitor takes a photo under illuminated cherry blossoms in full bloom at Ueno Park in Tokyo.

The petals on the trees lining the river have a paler hue.