9 11 APRIL 2024 News&Views Photographs: Shutterstock SPRING WATCH Proof that spring has finally arrived, blossom trees are among nature’s most welcomed wonders. The phenomenon has long been celebrated in Japan, where the tradition of hanami invites people to admire the splendour of cherry blossom, as seen here at 17th-century Nagoya Castle in Aichi. Closer to home, the National Trust’s Blossom Week (20-28 April) will see events at 70 sites across the UK. The big picture
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