Sunday, November 9, 2008
Cherry blossoms, sakura, is the national flower of Japan. Cherry blossom viewing has been a Japanese custom since the 7th century when the aristocrats enjoyed looking at the cherry blossoms and wrote poems. If you never seen cherry blossoms, plan a trip to Japan in spring.
Cherry blossoms usually begin blooming in January in Okinawa, and they are at their peak in late March to April in Honshu region. In Hokkaido, sakura usually become in their peak in late May. But, cherry blossom flowering dates change every year, and Japan Meteorological Agency announces cherry blossom flowering forecast in early March.
In spring, cherry blossom festivals are held all over Japan. In the festivals, traditional Japanese dances, tea ceremonies, and other events are often held. It's fun to eat various food from the vendors, viewing the cherry blossoms. Visit castles, parks, temples, or shrines near your destinations. Here are lists of great places to visit for cherry blossoms.
Here are over four hundred varieties of cherry trees in Japan. Yama-zakura, Shidare-zakura, Higanan-zakura, Kan-zakura, and Miyama-zakura are very popular.
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I would love to visit Japan in the future. By the way, I added you already.
hi...i just passed by to see something interesting...u know i like going out to great places anywhere in the world..it's interesting to read blogs like this..i hope you can also drop by to my own site...and i hope we can communicate to each other in the near future...xchange links please..
hi, thanks for visiting my blog... sure we can exchange links... happy weekend!
I miss Japan, was there for bout year and 6 mos back in the late 80's early 90's got to see the sakura and the ice fest in Sapporo .. miss all of that wish could go back.
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Lake Toya beneath Shikotsu-Toya National Park has wonderful adventurous opportunities of fishing, trekking & camping. Mount Usu, famous for recent eruption in 2000 & Showa Shinzan, youngest mounts in Japan are exciting spots to check out. Mt.Osorezan the fear mountain & the beautiful Entsu-ji Temple are amazing & unique places. To know more, refer: http://www.journeyidea.com/top-unusual-places-to-visit-in-japan-part-iii/
These pics are amazing, I haven’t been there, but these are really tempting to explore Japan. Someone plan to visit Japan The best travel agency in Kochi is Osaka Group.
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