Happy new year and good luck for 2023 pig made of marzipan, 29th Dec 2022. Credit: Svenja Block/shotbywomen © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

TV-Asahi-Kirschblütenallee (TV-Asahi cherry blossom alley) Back in 1990, Japanese television station TV Asahi raised nearly one million euros after initiating a massive fund-raising campaign. This... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Model holding a gingerbread man cookie, she has teal nail polish on her finger nails. © Saima Ateeq/shotbywomen

TV-Asahi-Kirschblütenallee (TV-Asahi cherry blossom alley) Back in 1990, Japanese television station TV Asahi raised nearly one million euros after initiating a massive fund-raising campaign. This... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

TV-Asahi-Kirschblütenallee (TV-Asahi cherry blossom alley) Back in 1990, Japanese television station TV Asahi raised nearly one million euros after initiating a massive fund-raising campaign. This... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

TV-Asahi-Kirschblütenallee (TV-Asahi cherry blossom alley) Back in 1990, Japanese television station TV Asahi raised nearly one million euros after initiating a massive fund-raising campaign. This... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Women wearing kimonos gathering cherry trees petals during hanami Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Having dinner during hanami along the Kamo river in Kyoto, Japan Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Youth walking along The Philosopher's Walk during hanami period in Kyoto Japan Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in th... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

The Philosopher's Walk during hanami period in Kyoto Japan The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. First o... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

The Philosopher's Walk during hanami period in Kyoto Japan The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. First... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Japan, Himeji castle during hanami. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer to those of the... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Park in Kyoto with sakura (Cherry trees) during hanami period Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost alwa... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Cherry blossom (Sakura) in Japan during hanami period in Gero Japanese Alps Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this ca... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Close up of cherry tree blossom during hanami, Kyoto Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Pagoda in MIYAJIMA island Japan during Hanami period Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Japan Himeji White heron castle during Hanami Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer to thos... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Two couples having lunch in the shade of cherry trees during Hanami Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case alm... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Families enjoying Hanami in Himeji Japan -Girls playing, children playing with bubbles Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowe... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Families enjoying Hanami in Himeji castle park Japan Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refe... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Himeji castle during hanami period. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer to those of the... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Lady with umbrella (sun shade) wearing traditional kimono during Hanami. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this ca... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

People crossing a Japanese bridge in spring during Hanami period. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers (?, hana) in this... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Hanami. Drawing in the shade of cherry trees, Japan During Hanami period Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this ca... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

A couple taking a selfie late in the evening during hanami Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost alway... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

People enjoying the beauty of the place in a park in Tokyo with cherry blossom during hanami period. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Cherry trees (sakura) in full blossom in park in Tokyo Japan during Hanami period Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Japan, a young woman celebrating Hanami in Tokyo Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer to... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Sakura blossom, cherry trees in Tokyo, Japan, late evening. People having dinner and parties in restaurant overlooking the river Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjo... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

A young mother with a child gathering cherry trees petals during Hanami. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this ca... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Gingerbread man cookie on a dark background. © Saima Ateeq/shotbywomen

Anju poses with her needlepoint project in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK, May 18, 2020 Anju, civil servant, singer, mother, daughter, wife "I'm loving the slowness of life in lockdown. Not hav... © Suzanne Plunkett/shotbywomen

Last year of her 20's. A millennial commemorates the ending of a decade with number balloons and a red gown - photographed alone on an empty foggy road. © Ella Sophie/shotbywomen

Apple CEO Tim Cook was the keynote speaker at the Bocconi University academic year opening ceremony. Mayor of Milan Giuliano Pisapia joined the speakers on the stage at the end of the ceremony; from l... © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

People stand on the end of Worthing Pier watching as the sun rises over Worthing Pier on the first day of 2022. Saturday January 1, 2022 © Julie Edwards/shotbywomen

People stand on the end of Worthing Pier watching as the sun rises over Worthing Pier on the first day of 2022 © Julie Edwards/shotbywomen

People stand on the end of Worthing Pier watching as the sun rises over Worthing Pier on the first day of 2022 © Julie Edwards/shotbywomen