http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2292 Comments for "Cherry Blossom Festivals" en http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2292 <p>Here in Little Tokyo (Downtown Los Angeles) the cherry blossom trees (sakura) are blooming - nature's way of saying that spring has arrived! A tradition in Japan is to have a picnic with friends and family under the sakura trees in full bloom. This pastime is called "hanami." The best time to go is when the blossoms start to fall; it looks like it's snowing. </p> <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2292">read more</a></p> http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2292#comment Nikkei Community &amp; Culture Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:02:58 -0700 bokinaka 2292 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum