Japanese plum blossoms are currently in season until early March, blooming in varying shades of white and pink in gardens and shrine precincts across Tokyo.
If you visit the Ume Matsuri at Mito Shrine between February 11- March 19 this year, you will be greeted by six charming, kimono-clad Plum Blossom...
Despite endless cases of mistaken identity, there are some key differences between plum and cherry blossoms—most notably, smell.