Japan is renowned for its stunning cherry blossoms, or “Sakura.” The season typically lasts from late March to early May, depending on the location and weather conditions. During this time, people worldwide come to witness the breathtaking beauty of the pink and white blossoms. In this blog post, we will explore the top 10 places… Read More Top 10 places to visit in Japan during cherry blossom season
A cloud of cherry blossoms;The temple bell,－Is it Ueno, is it Asakusa? How many, many thingsThey call to mindThese cherry-blossoms! Very brief –Gleam of blossoms in the treetopsOn a moonlit night. A lovely spring nightsuddenly vanished while weviewed cherry blossoms Basho Matsuo
The cherry blossoms:Being ill, how many thingsI remember about them Scatter layerby layer, eight-layeredcherry blossoms Moon at twilighta cluster of petals fallingfrom the cherry tree cherry blossom petalsblown by the spring breeze againstthe undried wall Masaoka Shiki
The Japanese cherry blossoms and the tradition of flower gazing, or hanami, have inspired poets for centuries. This is a haiku call to mind the beauty of springtime and the fleeting beauty of the sakura. Kobayashi Issa Issa is one of the four haiku greats of Japan. He wrote a tremendous amount of poetry and… Read More Fragile petals
A Japanese white-eye, also known as Mejiro, drinks the nectar of a cherry blossom in Tokyo on March 23. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season this week without COVID-19 restrictions in place for the first time in two years. […]… Read More Reblog : Japan Celebrates Cherry Blossoms Despite Pandemic — Rafu Shimpo
Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the paid park’s spacious lawns, meandering walking paths, and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see… Read More Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
Maruyama park is one of Kyoto’s most visited places during the sakura season. Since it is so close to the Kyoto downtown area. The park has many wonderful cherry blossoms, including the famous weeping cherry of Gion. After the park, we take quite a hike up into the back mountain temple of Chion-in.
A cherry blossom is the bloom of a Prunus tree, of which there are several varieties. Cherry blossoms are found all throughout the world. However, they are most prevalent in temperate climes in the Northern Hemisphere. Such as Japan, China, Korea, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and various sites in northern Europe. Because of the… Read More About Cherry Blossoms
“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” ― Kobayashi Issa, Poems
