Cherry Blossom Viewing Is A Very special Season In Japan.
Commentary By Hank F. Miller Jr.
April is the season to view cherry blossoms and the Japanese have a special affection for the cherry tree with its transient blossom. The subject of cherry blossom viewing has long occupied an important place in Japanese fine arts and literature.
Even today cherry blossom viewing is very popular among the Japanese. When cherry blossoms are at their best, groups of friends or business colleagues arrange picnics under the trees in popular viewing sites such as Ueno Park in Tokyo,Yoshino in Nara,Arashiyama in Kyoto and here at the Kokura castle Park here in Kitakyushu city.
Cherry blossoms under a clear, blue sky are beautiful, and when seen at night, they are enchanting. Some people enjoy their beauty in a quiet mood, while others spread straw mats under the trees and go on drinking, dancing and singing spree.
For many Japanese, cherry blossom viewing is merely a pretext for having a drink at an outdoor party.
Warm Regards from Kitakyushu City, Japan
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