Hanami means “flower viewing” (hana – flower, mi – see) – ancient Japanese tradition to contemplate the beautiful blooming sakura over the nice cup of green tea beer with friends. I think it is one of the most important social events for every Japanese during the year. It is very much like Christmas in Western culture. Time to meet with you friends, relatives, let the bad steam off, recharge you cells and go back to crazy pace of everyday life.
- Blooming Sakura
- Sakura Over the Tama river
- Okutama Lake
Close up of Sakura
Tokyo University
Rikugien Garden
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It’s such a beautiful concept!!! I would trade Christmas for Hanami. Very beautiful pics too!
Thanks! I prefer to celebrate both :-). Double holidays are one of my favorite pros of multicultural living experience.
More holidays – more fun . Pity that people celebrate Hanami just in Asia.
ps. awesome pics.
100% agree. thanks!