The Importance Of Cherry Blossom Trees In Japanese Culture
The Sakura is the name given to cherry blossom trees in Japan. The flowers symbolize the brief cycle of life and renewal. Looking at flowers is called the hanami.
The cherry blossom season in Japan symbolizes a religious event where large crowds gather at parks to watch the cherry blossom.
I have seen crowds at Oueno Park in Tokyo, a popular location for hanami, with dozens of people holding up their mobile phones to take pictures of cherry blossom flowers.
There are different varieties of Sakura, including one that gives the appearance of a weeping willow. The beautiful flowers are usually white, pink or white tinged with pink.
There are Hanami festivals all over Japan and many parents name their girls Sakura.
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