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Early-blooming cherry trees
An early-blooming variety of cherry-blossom tree has brought a flush of pink to Shikoku Island's Kagawa Prefecture. The Sanuki Kanzakura trees bring a hint of spring despite the chill in the air. The blossoms attract photographers and Japanese mejiro white-eye birds that enjoy the nectar provided by the flowers.