The cherry blossom season in Japan is covered by a festival where crowds gather at parks all around the country to celebrate the event.
It is at the centre of the celebration of culture and religion in Japan, a period of renewal, during the cherry blossom season.
The Japanese have a respect for beauty and nature that is reflected in their culture and everyday life. Nothing is more significant to them than the Sakura, which is the name they give to their cherry blossom trees.
The flowers symbolize the brief cycle of life and renewal. The tree is a frequent motif on clothes and household goods.
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