Cherry blossoms in full bloom in central Tokyo Cherry blossom viewing is in full swing in many places

April 7, 2012, Tokyo, Japan - Rowing boats leisurely float in the Imperial moat under fully-bloomed cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi park in the heart of Tokyo on Saturday, April 7, 2012. It's Easter weekend for Christians but it's a cherry blossoms viewing time for Japanese. The annual cherry blossoms blooms is The annual cherry blossoms blooms is a national obsession in the country and specially this year's "Hanami" was keenly awaited because of the harsh winter and after a disastrous year. The annual cherry blossoms blooms is a national obsession in the country and specially this year's "Hanami" was keenly awaited because of the harsh winter and after a disastrous year of March 11 earthquake and tsunami in the nation's northeastern region. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-