It is considered the Cherry blossoms flowers or "Sakura" in Japanese, as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. It can be found in Japan and bloom only once a year during spring.
You don't have to fly to Japan to catch a glimpse of these beautiful flowers but just go to Benguet province where the Kochi Prefecture has given benguet 35 seedlings, 34 of which have been planted in Paoay, Atok and one in Mankayan.
The seedlings symbolize not only the blossoming relationship between Kochi Prefecture and the Mountain Province of Benguet but also the heroic Filipino and Japanese soldiers who died during World War II.
The cherry trees will help boost tourism in Benguet. It is expected to yield their first flowers in three years.
Source: ABS-CBN
I trimmed and placed the flowers with foam. Alex
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