A selection of photos of spring flowers blooming across the world. In Japan, viewing cherry blossoms is a national pastime and cultural event, where millions of people turn out to admire them annually. While in South Korea, Seoul's first blossoms have bloomed more than two weeks earlier than last year and are forecast to peak between April 4 - 6, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. In Germany, as spring flowers bloom, meteorologists forecast mild and sunny weather for the region. — Photos and text by AFP.