The Cherry Blossom Festival, or Hanami, is a time-honored tradition in Japan that celebrates the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms or 'sakura'.
The Cherry Blossom Festival, or Hanami, is a time-honored tradition in Japan that celebrates the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms or 'sakura'. Friends and families gather under the blooming trees for picnics and parties, embracing the transient nature of life. Many also engage in 'sakura-viewing', traveling to the best spots to experience the stunning vistas of pink and white blossoms that symbolize renewal and the arrival of spring.