For people living in Shinshu (Nagano) area where winter is long and severe, spring is a long-awaited and welcoming season of the year. Cherry blossoms in spring, therefore, mean a lot to people living in such area as they are said to be a visual metaphor of life's beauty and brevity for many Japanese.
This photobook, taken by a Nagano-born photographer, introduces the stunning scenery of cherry blossoms in Shinshu area including a famous cherry blossom site, Takato Castle Park, in Ina. You can enjoy an affluent time with cherry blossoms which represent the original landscape of the heart of Japanese people.