Spectacular photographs reveal how Japan and South Korea are transformed by blooming cherry blossom trees (4)

Another shot taken in the Nara Prefecture, Japan, shows cherry trees in bloom amongst the forest green of the other trees around it

A close up of the flowers taken at Gunhangje Festival shows their delicate petals huddled together. Some are still in their unfurling bud

Surreal: These cherry blossoms in Japan, in a staggering number of different shades, almost appear as though they've been created with paint

Jessica Wry who went to Gunhangje Festival said: 'Seeing the cherry blossoms for the first time in Jinhae was one of the best, it was a very exciting experience'

Japan has celebrations for cherry blossoms every year from about the end of March to the beginning of April. There's even a forecast for it