See here for the most famous hanami spots across the countryand a guide to theannual forecasts for the peak hanami season. Sakura in full bloom The wordhanamiliterally means "looking at flowers," but it is used to refer to one flower in particular, thesakuraor cherry blossom. Every spring...
Tender, toothsome rice made portable, they are the classic comfort food for picnics (especially during the cherry blossom viewing), bento lunch boxes, quick grab-and-go snacks, hiking trips, movie snacks, etc. Growing up in Japan, I have the fondest memories of helping my mom shape ...
Others are using Japanese woods such as sakura (cherry blossom). History of shochu There are many theories as to how shochu production started in Japan. All involve the historic trade routes linking Japan (via Okinawa Prefecture and Kyushu Island) to Thailand, China and Korea. The first ...
We learn by watching and listening.(Japanese Proverb) Without wine, even beautiful cherry blossoms have small attraction.(Japanese Proverb) A boy living near a buddhist temple can learn an untaught sutra by heart.(Japanese Proverb) A man's good name is as precious to him as its skin is...
Nothing symbolises Japan’s love of natural beauty more than cherry blossoms. Every spring people talk about when they are going to bloom, and then celebrate with hanami (‘flower watching’) parties. If there are no cherry trees near where you live, or you just can’t wait till spring,...
Cherry blossom-time is a national holiday in Japan, with news reporters following the progression of spring throughout the country. The delicate pink cherry blossoms are adored for their fragrance and fragility. One of the most peaceful places to contemplate the brevity of spring is the Aoyama Ce...
(which was in an amazing location btw) we walked over to Gion to begin our private night walking tour. I’m very interested in geiko and maiko culture, so I learned a lot. We planned the trip to Japan so we would arrive during the sweet spot right before cherry blossom season and ...
This made the connection to nature vital and meaningful and even today, fast and modern as Japanese society is, the culture still venerates bonsai trees, cherry blossom viewing and sacred groves; and the pre-eminence of trees exists in the Shinto faith and in the Buddhist Gods of the Forest...
Hi All, I promised to have this entry ready a few weeks ago. I’m so sorry for the delay. You know how some things don’t go as planned. But, without further ado… Sakura (桜), cherry blossom trees, are the true sign of spring in Japan and their beauty has been revered by the...
But why is the person who is responsible for capturing her so alluring? This YA action-adventure love story is non-stop action as Jet fights to save a sacred mountain in Japan. [young adult, ages 10 and up] The Last Cherry Blossom by Kathleen Burkinshaw Review from The Children’s War...