hazakura : cherry trees in leaves

Spring is almost go away with sakura petals.
After full bloom of sakura, their leaves are now lushing.
We call that trees "hazakura", and "hazakura" tells early summer is coming.

And also, a breeze blowing through green leaves is called "ao-arashi" means "blue storm".
This is a symbol of a fresh early summer and young generation.

Walking into cherry trees in leaves,
I wonder where I can find you
Cherry trees know that?

（葉桜をどこまで行けば人に逢える）

photo: Meguro River