Cherry blossoms, also known as sakuraĀ (ę”:ććć) in Japan, are the small, delicate, light pink flowers that bloom from cherry blossom trees. This springtime phenomenon is breathtakingly beautiful, but also incredibly brief. After only two weeks, the petals of the soft pink canopy, drop to the ground like snow before they wither. If you visit JapanĀ during cherry blossom season, it is … Read More
The Most Popular Ohanami Foods
The 2-week-long period in which the cherry blossoms are in bloom is a magical time in Japan. People of all ages gather with their friends, family, and loved ones to do “ohanami” (ćč±č¦) which typically means having a picnic beneath the beautiful sakura (ććć) trees. Here is a list of the most common foods and snacks that people can enjoy … Read More