Sakura Flower History. 04042018 As one of its national flowers the cherry blossom or sakuraholds a special place in Japanese culture. For example because they bloom briefly the blossoms are often seen as a metaphor for the ephemeral beauty of living.
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At that time the feudal lords fought terrible battles where many humble fighters died immersing the whole country in sadness and desolation. Cherry blossoms in Japanese are known as sakura and it would not be an exaggeration to say they are a national obsession. 04042018 As one of its national flowers the cherry blossom or sakuraholds a special place in Japanese culture.
The blossom of the Japanese Cherry also known as the Prunus serrulata is technically the sakura flower.
Today the Japanese have decided to organize a traditional event in honor of this beautiful flower. 04022015 The Beauty and History of Sakura Japans National Flower. Sakura was originally used to divine that years harvest as well as announce the rice-planting season. Since former times people have been picnicking under the cherry blossoms.