May 1, 2000. Nagano Prefecture. Oito cherry tree in Shinden.

These are a culturally protected cherry tree in Shinden, which is artificially bloomed earlier than other cherry trees with more sunlight and nourishment, and Koumi-line train. The highest season of the flower has passed and leaves can be seen among the flowers. It was 7 o'clock in the morning and there were few people. How would the tree think about himself, if it had the power to think, to be prolonged its life artificially with many supporting props? I wondered putting myself in his shoes.