Description
The article discusses the significance of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture and how they are celebrated through a tradition called Hanami.
Shakura (cherry blossoms) hold cultural significance within Japan, as they symbolize the transience of life and nature. They represent renewal and welcome people to embrace the present moment. Sakura's ephemeral beauty is celebrated by a tradition named Hanami, dating back to the Nara period (710-794), as well as being popularized by Japanese arts like their literature, poetry, visual arts, manga and anime. It definitely forms a large part of the aesthetic of Japan.