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Starbucks Japan kicks off the cherry blossom fun early, because you can never have too many sakura desserts.
Sure, they look great–but will this year’s cherry blossom drinks be any better than previous years?
One of the first glimmers of spring is the appearance of this seasonal beverage that uses real cherry blossom petals and leaves.
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