http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/1629 Comments for "Sakura: Beautiful Flowering Trees of Japan" en http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/1629 <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/sites/www.discovernikkei.org.forum/files/janm_1945_17437588.gif" title="View: janm_1945_17437588.gif"><img style="width: px; height:px;" src="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/sites/www.discovernikkei.org.forum/files/janm_1945_17437588.gif" class="inline" alt="janm_1945_17437588.gif" title="janm_1945_17437588.gif" /></a><br /> <strong>Sakura: Beautiful Flowering Trees of Japan</strong></p> <p>The spring season anywhere in the world signifies a time of refreshed renewal. The month of April is the heart of springtime in Japan. <em>Sakura</em> (cherry blossom), the country’s national flower, blooms as quickly as it disappears, symbolizing the fleeting impermanence of the nature of life. Since ancient times, cherry blossom viewings in Japan were an important part of cultural tradition, celebrating Spring’s arrival together with family members.</p> <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/1629">read more</a></p> http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/1629#comment Community &amp; Culture Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:17:06 -0700 editor 1629 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum