Plum blossoms bloom in Japan from February through April. The Blossoms are white, pink, and red. Plums as fruits are also common in Japan; but we typically consume them as pickled plums, plum wine, or plum juice, rather than eating them straight. The city of Mito is known for its plums and holds a plum blossom festival every year from the end of February (this year’s festival just started!) until the end of March.
