Traveling to Japan during the transition from winter to spring allowed us to endure varied weather patterns throughout the trip. However, the cold climate remained constant throughout the majority of our stay. During the first week, we experienced rainy and cold conditions while we traveled through the city of Tokyo. Despite the cold weather that defined most of our trip, the cherry blossoms were beginning to bloom. As the southern parts of Japan grew warmer during this spring transition, the first signs of cherry blossoms, or sakura, began blooming by the end of the month. These blossoms capture the much-anticipated cherry blossom season, a significant cultural event that draws tourists and locals alike to parks and gardens. During our trip, we could see vast landscapes and mountains lined with these cherry blossom trees still waiting to bloom. It really allowed us to imagine just how much more mythical the scenery would?ve been with the trees fully in bloom. Japan?s famous Mount Fuji during the trip really demonstrated the lingering winter temperatures still existent in Japan during this time. As we traveled higher up the heights of Kyoto, the air was colder and thinner. Traveling up the high staircases was a challenge for me, even as an athlete.
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