Every year, from late March to mid-April, the brilliant cherry blossoms bloom all over Japan, making locals and tourists exclaim in admiration. Cherry blossoms are considered a symbol of freshness and hope in the culture of the land of the rising sun.
This is the time when cherry blossoms are at their peak in Japan.
Cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere
Le Duc Nhan, currently living and working in Japan, shared with Travellive about the cherry blossom season in Japan.
"The ideal time to come to Japan to see cherry blossoms is around the end of March and the beginning of April. Japan has many types of cherry blossoms, but the most typical and popular is Somei Yoshino, which is usually white and light pink. There is also an early-blooming cherry blossom called Kawazu Zakura, which usually blooms in late February and early April. The late-blooming cherry blossom, called Yaezakura, usually blooms from late March to mid-April," he said.
Having lived in Japan for many years, Duc Nhan has traveled to many places and taken pictures of cherry blossoms everywhere.
In Japan, cherry blossoms have more than 600 different species with diverse shapes and colors. The flowers are mainly pink or white. When blooming, the leaves usually fall off so on the tree you can only see the flowers but not the leaves. Each cluster has 3-5 flowers, the flower stalks are soft.
Duc Nhan has traveled all over Japan, so he has taken photos of cherry blossoms everywhere. But the photos he took this spring were mainly in Shizuoka, Saitama and Tokyo. Depending on the weather of the day, as long as there is good sunlight, he will be able to take satisfactory photos of cherry blossoms.
Scenery like a Japanese anime movie
People and tourists sit on boats to watch cherry blossoms blooming along the riverbank.
"Cherry blossom season is a time when the weather is very pleasant, because when the temperature is warm enough, this flower blooms after a long winter. When cherry blossoms bloom, many other flowers also bloom, such as rapeseed flowers or tulips, creating a brilliant spring scene in Japan," Duc Nhan said.
When cherry blossoms bloom, many other flowers also bloom, such as rapeseed and tulips, which also contribute to the brilliant spring scenery.
In Japan, before the flowers bloom, there will be information about the predicted blooming time and the time when the flowers will bloom. Cherry blossoms have a fairly short blooming time, about 2 to 3 weeks and also depend on some weather factors such as rain or strong winds. Therefore, if you want to see cherry blossoms, you can follow the blooming prediction information in the area you will go to. Depending on each region of Japan, the blooming time will also change slightly from March to the end of April.
According to Duc Nhan, Japan is considered the land of cherry blossoms, so you can admire them anywhere in the country, including cities and villages. But there are special places to see cherry blossoms such as Mount Fuji in Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi province or some places where you can see cherry blossoms and yellow rapeseed flowers in Kumagaya, Saitama province...
Japan plants cherry blossoms on almost every street so you can see the flowers anywhere.
Japan plants cherry blossoms on almost every street so you can see the flowers anywhere.
Although cherry blossoms are not officially recognized as the national flower, they are loved by the Japanese people, so in fact they exist as a symbol of the national flower of Japan.
Cherry blossoms are one of the sacred and noble symbols of the Japanese people, so visitors are only allowed to take pictures with the flowers instead of picking them themselves. When visiting cherry blossom viewing spots, don't forget to prepare yourself a jacket and comfortable shoes because the spring weather in Japan is still quite cold compared to the weather in Vietnam. Besides, don't forget to charge your phone and camera to admire the scenery and together capture the most beautiful moments of spring.
Visitors can stroll around the park and admire this beautiful landscape and together capture the most beautiful moment of Spring.
Cherry blossoms are also a symbol of freshness and hope in Japanese culture.
Double-petal cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Park, Saitama
The delicate, fragile beauty of cherry blossoms not only fascinates millions of tourists but also captivates the people born in the land of this flower. The way Japanese people celebrate the cherry blossom festival season has created a unique "hanami" culture that is one of a kind in the world.
The custom of viewing cherry blossoms in early spring in Japan is called hanami. Japanese people often gather to eat, drink, and enjoy sake, chatting with relatives and friends under the cherry trees in parks or by the river. People believe that petals falling into the wine cup is a sign of good luck.
The climate in Japan has four distinct seasons and each season has its own weather characteristics. Therefore, you need to learn about the weather in Japan and the area where you plan to travel in advance to choose appropriate clothing.
