Japanese and Sakura
"Sakura" is a flower that is loved most in Japanese. This flowers tell the coming of spring. The beginning of a new year (In Japan is April is the year beginning).
The people perform a banquet called "Hanami" under the tree of this Sakura. Family and a friend and the meal of the season and liquor enjoy. And rejoice the coming of spring.
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Japanese "Hanami(Sakura-blossom viewing)
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Sakura stem is very weak
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It is said that the custom of Hanami began in the Nara era in Japan from (from 710 years to 794 years). Therefore, a lot of legends and stories, and the song.
It has continued to be made yet!
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Thin branch, weak trunk, eaten worms. It is the flower which the Sakura is very weak, and is delicate.
However, it has a beautiful petals. Like Japanese. Every year flowers bloom in the spring. I think Sakura of history is the history of the Japanese.