Spectacular photographs reveal how Japan and South Korea are transformed by blooming cherry blossom trees (2)

Two locals walk on a rail tracks under the blossom in Jinhae. The pink flowers contrast sharply with the green of the bushes below

The country even has its own word for cherry blossom flower viewing - 'hanami'.

There are festivals that take place all over the country, with different dates according to the bloom forecast.

In some places, the petals appear as early as January but the peak bloom time for the delicate flowers is late March to early April.

The country even has its own word for cherry blossom flower viewing - 'hanami'.

There are festivals that take place all over the country, with different dates according to the bloom forecast.

In some places, the petals appear as early as January but the peak bloom time for the delicate flowers is late March to early April.

Different installations appear at Gunhangje Festival when the cherry blossoms are in full swing. There are also many cultural events