What is the cherry blossom festival? The cherry blossom known as the sakura is steeped in tradition and history.Peak bloom is the magical moment visitors want to be on hand for during the cherry blossom season. The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70 percent of the trees surrounding the Tidal Basin have opened their buds, creating an unforgettable sea of pink and white.
-Hirosaki Castle
Known as one of the
most beautiful places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, Hirosaki City in
Aomori Prefecture holds the annual cherry blossom festival at Hirosaki Park (弘前公園).
Beautiful cherry blossoms can be enjoyed at the foot of glorious
Hirosaki Castle at day and night with delicious street food and drinks,
and the site is also popular after the peak blooming period as the
stunning view of moats covered by pink petal can be enjoyed.
Japanese families also eagerly await this time. Many attend cherry blossom festivals or simply enjoy hanami, the tradition of viewing and enjoying the beauty of the cherry blossom. Many people indulge in picnics beneath the blooming cherry trees.
If you are planning a trip to see Japan’s famous cherry blossoms in 2020, there are two things to consider – where and when to visit.
There are many prime locations with a variety of features – some have
the oldest trees, others the most trees, and some are close to historic
areas or other sites of interest. You can quickly and easily travel between many locations by train using your Japan Rail Pass.japan cherry blossom wall art
Once you’ve decided on which of the best cherry blossom spots in Japan (or just in Tokyo or in Kyoto) you will visit for Hanami, you will want to time your stay so that you will get the most from your cherry blossom experience. Why? Because not every location experiences full bloom at the same time.
Throughout most of Japan, blooming typically occurs in late March and early April. Some areas may produce blooms as early as January. The emergence of the first blossoms is called kaika – this emergence of flowers in usually what is indicated by the bloom forecasts. The peak, or mankai – the time when the most trees are in full bloom – occurs within about one week of emergence. In some years, the season extends into the month of May in the northern regions.
Japanese people love cherry-blossoms not only because they are beautiful but also because they only bloom for a very short period.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like the fully bloomed cherry-blossoms.
ReplyDeleteTheir bloom is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall.
ReplyDeleteCherry blossoms are Japan's national flower. Known as "sakura" in Japanese.
ReplyDeletePale blooms are a symbol of more than just spring—they stand for renewal and hope.
ReplyDeleteMany Japanese, the blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolises human life.
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese love to celebrate and cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering period and many people hold 'flower watching' parties known as hanami.
ReplyDeleteCherry blossoms are safe to eat. They're used in Japan as both a tea and as an ingredient in other dishes.
ReplyDeleteThe symbol of the ruby-red Cherry is also popular in western culture and the gift of a Cherry tree is said to bring good fortune and future happiness to the days to come!
ReplyDeleteJapanese gardens in spring are always surrounded by so many beautiful flowers that it can sometimes be easy to mistake any pink flowers you happen to spot as the famous cherry blossom.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I learned;In ancient Japan, cherry blossom had great importance because it announced the rice-planting season and was used to divine the year's harvest. Its fleeting beauty, moreover, was celebrated as a metaphor for life itself - and it was praised in numerous poems of the era.
ReplyDeleteCherry blossoms and leaves are edible and both are used as food ingredients in Japan.
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are pickled in salt and umezu (ume vinegar), and used for coaxing out flavor in wagashi.
ReplyDeleteHanami literally means “watching blossoms,” and the tradition can be traced back at least a thousand years.
ReplyDeleteEvery spring in Japan, a lot of people like to go out to look at cherry-blossom.
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