Bunga sakura
As if nothing is bored with this one flower, Sakura, a seasonal flower that will be beautiful in the blooming season.
The flower whose name is attached to Japan has some interesting facts behind it, maybe some of you also already know it, here will be some facts about what you want to know about the appeal of Japanese and Cherry Blossom trees:
Cherry blossom which is also known as cherry blossoms in Japan, the national flower of the State Country. A symbol of renewal and hope, the blossoming of this plant signifies the coming of spring every year, the flowering cherry plants will be abundant from late March to mid-April.
During the blooming season of this plant, will be found a group of people who picnic just under the cherry tree. The activity is called "hanami" or see the flowers and the activity has been a tradition for centuries.
There are many beautiful places to see the bloom of cherry blossoms in Japan, among them the Kinkaku-Ji or Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. The temple is a relic of 1397 and occupies a park full of peace.
Japan has television forecasts for the blooming cherry blossom season, provided by the State Meteorological Agency. The blossom moves north in the show "sakura zensen" or Cherry Blossom Front. That trace sharply development of sakura.
Get more iconic scenery in Japan with cherry blossom views framing the country's most famous landmark, Mount Fuji. Several places around the surrounding lake make the view a perfect place for Flowers and snow-covered volcanoes.
Japan is home to more than 200 varieties of cherry blossom, the most famous being the "Somei Yoshino". White flowers that have little marks of pink and usually last no more than a week.
Another place to see the spectacular cherry blossoms is Nara Park, where there are quite a lot of deer population under the cherry trees. The deer are officially classified as national treasures, and although wild, they are quite tame.
Hanami is celebrated with great excitement, music, and special dishes prepared along with sake (rice wine), during this season, the garden will feel more alive with the atmosphere of people who joyfully celebrate and admire the cherry blossoms.
Surprisingly, the title of "cherry blossom capital of the world" is not in Japan, the title is given to a place called Macon in Georgia America which houses 300,000 cherry trees.
When the hanami activity is done at night, the activity is known as "yozakara" which means sakura night. On several occasions, paper lanterns clinging to cherry trees make for a spectacular view.
Cherry blossoms can be used as food, with processed first. besides the beautiful views the cherry blossoms also have a very unique flavor and make the food look gorgeous. cherry blossoms are one of the classic ingredients in Japan.