This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral magnificence of cherry blossoms. What’s So Special About Japan’s Cherry Blossoms? The ...
The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now be enjoying the start of the cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season. It's an extremely important time of year for the country ...
When the flowers bloom in Japan, a time-honored national viewing celebration known as hanami takes place ... the arrival of the gorgeous cherry blossom season with vibrant festivals and traditions.
In Japan, cherry blossom has a deep cultural significance ... and music – a tradition known as ‘hanami’, which literally translates as 'flower viewing'. 4. There are thought to be around ...
The Japanese government has cancelled an annual party held to admire the blossom on cherry trees, following allegations of cronyism. The publicly funded event, honouring the great and the good for ...
It’s cherry blossom viewing season ... And it wouldn’t be hanami season without the rowdy crowds of Japanese eating and drinking under cherry trees at places like Ueno Park in Tokyo.