There are beautiful flower blossoms, hanami, and love temples for people to visit in the warm weather.
In Japan, the cherry blossom tree and its flowers signify spring. These blossoms bring luck and love but also reflect the reminder of life’s fragility due to their brief bloom. Their influence is everywhere, especially in the Japanese language.
Sakura has become a cultural symbol associated with many traditional Japanese activities in spring, including the custom of hanami (flower viewing). Most types of cherry blossoms have their unique beauty and different flowering times.
Sakuraco has the authentic Japanese sakura experience from flower viewing to sakura infused foods and teas.
From sushi to dango, check out our guide to the best snacks for your own hanami party no matter where you are.
Curious about where to see the cherry blossoms in Japan? Check out our list of the best spots to watch the sakura bloom!
Sakura season is among us, and along with the beautifully colored blooms of the cherry blossom tree, delectable, visually appealing sakura-flavored snacks appear.
Not just a cultural symbol, the national flower of Japan – cherry blossom or sakura – is also skillfully used in cooking to create unique flavors and enhance the attractiveness of traditional Japanese food and drink.
Plum blossoms plus seasonal foods and sweets mark the transition into spring step by step until the cherry blossoms kick off public life.
‘Flower viewing’ was originally reserved for a different blossom and the upper class. Nowadays, it’s enjoyed by everyone.
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are well known outside Japan. Lesser known is its yearly predecessor the ume, or plum blossom.
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