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    Okinawa blooms with cherry blossoms [Image 1 of 4]

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    A traditional Japanese stone lantern (tōrō) stands in the foreground, partially framed by branches of early-blooming pink cherry blossoms (likely Kawazu-zakura). The granite lantern features carved decorative elements and visible Japanese inscriptions on its shaft. Stone steps with metal railings and dense green foliage are visible in the background.

    NAGO, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    01.28.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Courtney Glen White 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Cherry trees blossom near the Nago Castle site Jan. 28. Nago hosts the annual Nago Cherry Blossom Festival in Nago Central Park attracting more than 270,000 people. Entertainment for the festival included carnival games, food vendors, floral displays, karaoke competitions and performances by the III Marine Expeditionary Force band.

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    Date Taken: 01.28.2012
    Date Posted: 02.02.2012 18:44
    Photo ID: 518005
    VIRIN: 120128-M-HG547-189
    Resolution: 2912x4368
    Size: 7.76 MB
    Location: NAGO, OKINAWA, JP
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    A traditional Japanese stone lantern (tōrō) stands in the foreground, partially framed by branches of early-blooming pink cherry blossoms (likely Kawazu-zakura). The granite lantern features carved decorative elements and visible Japanese inscriptions on its shaft. Stone steps with metal railings and dense green foliage are visible in the background.
    An elevated panoramic view of a dense urban cityscape, likely in Okinawa, Japan, framed by blooming cherry blossom (sakura) trees in the foreground. The city consists of numerous multi-story residential and commercial buildings of varying heights, with tree-covered hills visible in the background. The pink blossoms suggest the photo was taken during late winter or early spring.
    A crowd of visitors walks along a stone pathway lined with metal railings beneath partially blooming cherry or plum blossom trees. Red and white decorative paper lanterns are visible hanging among the branches, suggesting a seasonal festival or hanami event. The scene appears to be at a park or shrine in East Asia, likely Japan or Taiwan.
    A United States Marine Corps band is performing at an outdoor event. Multiple musicians in formal dress blues uniforms are playing woodwind and string instruments while reading from music stands with Marine Corps insignia. The performance appears to be at a public or ceremonial event under a tent or canopy.

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