Shall We Go To See Hanami ? 

What is Hanami ? Hanami is Japanese blossom season . Sakura or Cherry blossom season is one of the most popular times of the year in Japan. The best timing for viewing the beautiful pink colors is somewhere between March and May. This blooming period lasts for only two weeks. 

To Japanese people , Sakura symbolises spring, hope ,beauty, new life and the beautiful sakura flowers have made it into art and poetry, food and drink. 

Not only do locals enjoy the sakura, also many people from overseas come to Japan during the spring season specifically to see Cherry Blossoms. Even though it is certainly a busy time in Japan , it is definitely worth visiting and experiencing the Cherry Blossom season.   
  

Hanami translates in to flower watching . Hanami is very easy , arguably  the easiest Japanese  thing to do. We can do so from a far distance or close by , strolling through the park or having a picnic. 

Hanami party also often refers to the picnic under the Cherry blossom tree at the park, bringing some lunch boxes , and alcohol . 

Sometimes this picnic styles of a Hanami party is held as a welcome party for new students at university or new members to the company.  



Comments

  1. It's a beautiful sight. I love to experience it too. Sakura Spring can be seen as another sight that beautifies a beautiful country like Japan......❤️❤️❤️


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  2. If I get a chance I will definitely go to Japan without a second thought.

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  3. There are also beautiful places around Peradeniya. Those beauties are comforting

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