Sakura Design

Moon Cherry

Sakura is the Japanese national flower. From the cherry blossom which falls only within a week or so, the Japanese sense beauty, as well as transience, melancholy, and honor of graceful resignation. The lyricism of the Japanese people has been closely connected with this flower from ancient times. It has been often included in classical Japanese poems. Japanese believe the tree has a soul. The custom in Japan, in March and April when the cherry blossoms are full bloom, is to do Hanami (flower-viewing) with family, colleagues and friends. People spread a mat under the cherry blossoms, drink sake (Japanese rice wine), eat, sing, and enjoy the coming of spring. Viewing cherry trees against the spring-night sky with the full moon, the beauty of the cherry blossom is well cherished.

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