Have you heard of ‘hanami’ before? Literally, it means ‘flower viewing’ and is a popular pastime in Japan around this time of the year as the sakura (cherry blossom) begin to appear.
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Hanami is a huge social affair in Japan, with the locals gathering beneath them for picnics and sake, with parks and gardens turning into mass outdoor celebrations.
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Cherry blossom only tends to stick around for a couple of weeks, and it’s difficult to predict when they will first bloom – so count yourself lucky if you’ve managed to time your trip well.
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Have you ever managed to see cherry blossom in the flesh?
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