Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making

15:36 JST, February 6, 2025
Kawazu-zakura cherry trees at Sakura Jingu shrine in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, look like they’re already in full bloom with pink ribbons tied on their branches. The two Kawazu-zakura trees at the shrine are said to bring romance — your wish is supposed to come true if you write it on a hanaobi, or flower band, ribbon and tie it on a branch. There are buds on the trees.
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