Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Tsuruyama Park in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. The park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in western Japan.

Visitors enjoyed the spring moment by spreading out their lunch boxes under the trees. The Somei Yoshino cherry trees are expected to be enjoyed throughout the ``Tsuyama Cherry Blossom Festival,'' which is held until the 14th of this month. The pale pink flowers with the castle's symbol, Bicchu Yagura.