Ephemerality
Why are cherry blossoms so significant?
This also overlaps with the beginning of the school year in Japan.
When is Japanese Cherry Blossom Season?
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Eventually, thesakura’spopularity surpassed that of theume, reimagining the deep-seated roles of the flowers and redefining thehanamipractice.
Cultural Significance of Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossom remains the most significant flower in contemporary Japanese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is cherry blossom season?
Hiroshige, “Cherry Blossom Time, Yoshiwara Nakanochō,” c. 1839–1842 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Cherry blossom season, orsakura seasonin Japan, varies each year depending on location and what date Spring begins.
Typically, cherry blossom season in Japan runs from the end of March to the beginning of April.
you’re free to checkJapan’s RailPass cherry blossom forecastfor specific dates.
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Do cherry blossoms have a special meaning?
What is hanami?
Hanamimeans flower-viewing in Japanese.
Hiroshige, “Cherry-Blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill,” c. 1830–1843 (Photo:Museo del PradoviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Hiroshige, “Cherry-blossom Viewing on the Hill of the Tenjin Shrine in Yasui,” 1834 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
