Cherry Blossom Festival

Hanami means Flower viewing in Japanese and is most popular and important festival in Spring held all over the Japan. When spring comes, Japanese likely to say it is Sakura(cherry blossom) season. It can be seen from this, cherry blossom held important position in Japan. Hanami custom dates back to the more than 1000 years ago is origin event of Aristocracy from Heian period.

The Sakura season period is a little bit different. It depends on place and type of cherry blossom. The season usually arrives in begging February near Tokyo, japanese call it Kanzakura (winter cherry blossom). Normal cherry blossom season is start from March after winter cherry blossom withered. During sakura season, all of the hotel in Tokyo are full due to lots of foreigners come to enjoying the festival for a wonderful experience. That can say increase the tourist traffic and also can promoting economic development.

Hanami has lots of way to enjoy in Japan. The housewife normally like prepared special handmade food like Tempura, Onigiri, Karaage in the bento box and enjoyed cherry blossom with family. In addition, with groups of friends or company’s colleagues playing games,  enjoy singing, dancing and drinking. In addition, Yorumi( cherry blossom viewing at night) can enjoy the romantic mood with lover.