Every spring, millions of people travel to witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The season is not just about the flowers ... influenced Japanese art, poetry, and ...

Cherry blossom season holds cultural significance in Japan and heralds ... outdoor hanami (flower viewing) picnics. The blossoms’ ephemeral beauty has been immortalized in art and literature ...

Beyond their beauty, what do we really know about these flowers that attract millions of visitors each year? The cherry blossom, or sakura in Japanese ... the art of blossom viewing.

He is the 16th generation in a distinguished line of farmers ... "The reason Japanese people are fond of cherry blossoms is because, after enduring a harsh winter, the vivid flowers bloom in ...

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art debuted ... bird and flower prints becomes incredibly prevalent, with a changing Japanese society reflected in the simple subject matter. Although immensely ...

Washington, D.C.'s famous fluffy cherry trees were ... which means “flower viewing.” From March to May Japanese people gather in parks to enjoy the blossoms. HERITAGE IMAGES/SCALA, FLORENCE ...