While there are countless cherry blossom viewing spots across Japan, there are three sakura trees that are particularly revered for their history and cultural significance. Here, we’ll cover the ...

Sackler Gallery Cherry blossom viewing (Part of Triptych) Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Cherry Blossoms at Mukōjima 向島桜 Smithsonian Archives - History Div Postcard of Japanese ...

Cherry blossom season in ... old tradition. The Japanese practice of hanami dates back to the 8th century when aristocrats composed poetry under blooming trees. Think of it as the original poetry ...

The Japanese cherry blossom season is just one symbol of many of Japan’s cultural beliefs. The cherry trees bloom for a short period of time, sometimes just 5-7 days, and this period echoes the ...