Sakura
Cherry Blossom is the name for the flower of cherry trees know as "Sakura" in Japanese. It is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very important position in Japanese culture. The Japanese celebrate in spring the "Hanami", which is a cherry blossom viewing, parties under the blooming trees.
"Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.”
- Ikkyu Sojun
"Where flowers bloom so does hope."
- Lady Bird Johnson
"Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.”
- Ikkyu Sojun
"Where flowers bloom so does hope."
- Lady Bird Johnson