Hanami: the breathtaking spectacle of cherry blossom returns to Japan

    Hanami: the breathtaking spectacle of cherry blossom returns to Japan

    In Japanese cities at this time of the year everything is tinged with white and pink: the enchanting spectacle of the Sakura cherry blossom returns

    the beautiful sakura, the cherry blossom, is one of the most important symbols of Japanese culture. Its flowering has been celebrated for over a millennium: every year, in this period, millions of Japanese gather to admire the wonderful pink flowers. It's time forHanami, the festival that occupies a large part of spring, which runs from early April to mid-May.





    During these days the parks and gardens are filled with families and friends, children and adults, gathered under the flowering trees to taste sakura mochi, a typical dessert of this period, made with bean and rice paste, and wrapped in a salted cherry leaf.

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    Posted by Sihan Mohimen on Saturday, March 26, 2022

    This party has ancient origins, which date back to the period Nara (VIII century). The flowering of the cherry trees coincided with the beginning of the rice planting season and agricultural activities, for this reason the peasants used to offer gifts to the deities at the foot of these plants, drinking sake in honor of the gods. With the passage of time this practice expanded, binding itself to the contemplation of flowers and the writing of poems, until it became, in the XNUMXth century, a national tradition.

    We have collected some of the more beautiful photos taken this year, one wonder of nature wonderful which these days transforms Japan into a truly magical place.

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