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Daily Life In Osaka

OSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 30: Crowds of visitors, many wearing protective face masks, stroll beneath a dense canopy of blooming Somei-Yoshino cherry trees along a pedestrian walkway in Osaka, Japan, on March 30, 2026. The 2026 sakura season has generated an estimated $9.4 billion in tourism revenue, driven by a record surge in international arrivals and a weak yen, even as significant declines in travelers from mainland China prompted more competitive pricing for hospitality and retail sectors across the Kansai region. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13556072
Date Taken	30 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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