Feb 10
Kanzakura: Early Bloomer in Winter・寒桜とは？冬から早春に咲く、ひと足早い桜
Seeing Kanzakura (寒桜), or winter cherry blossoms, in the middle of winter, reminded me how even a single delicate flower can completely change the mood of my day. Stumbling across these pale pink petals brought an unexpected moment of quiet joy, and a gentle reminder that spring is already on its way.
Location: Shinobazu-no-Ike Bentendō Temple, Taito Ward, Tokyo Timestamp: 2026/01/02・14:21 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter 23 mm ISO 160 for 1/1000 sec. at ƒ/2 Velvia Vivid film simulation
Full write-up (1-minute read) with links to sources for a deeper dive: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20260102-kanzakura
