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The cherry blossom is also seen in the logo of the Japan Cricket Association [52] and the Japan national American football team. [53] [54] Cherry blossoms are a prevalent symbol in irezumi, the traditional art of Japanese tattoos. In this art form, cherry blossoms are often combined with other classic Japanese symbols like koi fish, dragons, or ...
Hanami picnics in front of Himeji Castle, 2005 Osaka Castle. Hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers (花, hana) in this case almost always refer to those of the cherry (桜, sakura) or, less frequently, plum (梅, ume) trees. [1]
Symbolism of Sakura (cherry blossom) is deeply rooted in the culture of Japan. This is because it symbolizes the transience of life and impermanence. 'Falling flowers' is a metaphor to represent the warriors who died in battles and souls of the dead.
Konohanasakuya-hime is the goddess of Mount Fuji and all volcanoes in Japanese mythology; she is also the blossom-princess and symbol of delicate earthly life. [1] [2] She is often considered an avatar of Japanese life, especially since her symbol is the sakura (cherry blossom).
Cherry blossoms are a symbol of isagiyosa in the sense of embracing the transience of the world.. In Japanese society, particularly in historical feudal Japan, isagiyosa (潔さ, "purity") is a virtue, translated with "resolute composure" or "manliness". [1]
Government Seal of Japan Government Seal of Japan: National butterfly: Great purple emperor (Sasakia charonda) Great purple emperor: National tree: Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) Cherry blossom tree: National flower (de facto) Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) and Chrysanthemum morifolium: Cherry blossom flower Chrysanthemum morifolium flower
Fuji: for Mt. Fuji, Japan's most famous landmark. Fuku: luck. Goro: a masculine name meaning "fifth" Gyoza: hand-folded dumpings similar to potstickers. Hanami: cherry blossom flower viewing. Hime ...
Cherry blossom: Kind, gentle, transience of life Cherry blossom: 黄菊: Kigiku: Chrysanthemum (yellow) Imperial Yellow chrysanthemum: 白菊: Shiragiku: Chrysanthemum (white) Truth Chrysanthemums (四つ葉の) クローバー (Yotsuba no) kurōbā: Four-leaf clover: Lucky Four-leaf clover: 水仙: Suisen: Daffodil: Respect Daffodil ...