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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]
plum blossom (梅 ume) – early spring; cherry blossoms (桜 sakura) and cherry blossom-viewing (花見 hanami) – late spring (April) – for the Japanese, cherry blossoms are such a common topic that in just mentioning blossoms (hana) in haiku it is assumed they are cherry blossoms. Hanami is an occasion for partying with friends or coworkers.
Cherry tree in bloom in Yachounomori Garden, Tatebayashi, Gunma, Japan, April 2009 The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the flower of trees in Prunus subgenus Cerasus. Sakura usually refers to flowers of ornamental cherry trees, such as cultivars of Prunus serrulata, not trees grown for their fruit [1]: 14–18 [2] (although these also have blossoms).
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 (), often simply called blossoms (hana) are a common spring kigo.A kigo (季語, 'season word') is a word or phrase associated with a particular season, used in traditional forms of Japanese poetry.
Cherry blossom: A good education [2] [5] [4] white: Deception [2] in Japan: Transience of life, Mono no aware, Wabi-sabi, gentleness, kindness in China: Feminine beauty Chestnut: Do me justice; [3] [5] deceptive appearances [8] Chicory: Frugality [3] [5] [8] China aster: Love of variety, [3] [5] fidelity, "I will think of thee/it"; [4] [8 ...
Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) Cherry blossom tree: National flower (de facto) Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) and Chrysanthemum morifolium: Cherry blossom flower Chrysanthemum morifolium flower: National bird: Green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor) Green pheasant [2] National fish: Koi (Cyprinus carpio) Japanese Koi: National instrument ...
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.