Sakura…Cherry Blossoms…It is that time of year when Japan goes crazy about them…and I could never understand why until I experienced the art of ‘Hanami’ for myself. I used to think…’What about all the other flowers in Japan?!’
Don’t get me wrong, Sakura really are as beautiful as they are made out to be. But it turns out that ‘Hanami’ and going to view them is much more than just seeing the flowers…When they bloomed it was almost like everyone’s spirits were lifted; everyone lets loose and has fun…sitting under them BBQ-ing, eating, chatting… Hanami is an excuse to catch up with friends and family, and relax. In a nation like Japan that always seems to be busy, I think that is an awesome thing.
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