Sakura : Flouncy, floral, fountains of petals

How your petals, they open up.

Like a party on a tree

Saying, here I am, look, so happy...

Look at me...

Osaka is widely regarded among Japan’s best areas for cherry blossom viewing. The Osaka Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the most popular celebrations


For those of us who love cherry blossoms, this is indeed the beautiful time of the year!.

The area of Japan that is held in the highest regard at this time of year is Osaka. And that is because of the blossoming cherry trees. You can find over twenty places to view the flouncy, floral fountains of petals this time of year in this blossoming city nestled between Amagasaki and Higashiosaka 

Image:Lika Watanabe

And the Cherry Blossom season is serious business. The Japan Meteorological Agency website is the place to go if you want to visit Japan at this time of year. This year's show is predicted to start on the 1st of April 2024 and to come into full flourish some two weeks later.

Konohanasakuya-hime, the blossom-princess

Konohanasakuya-hime represents fragile earthly life and her symbol is cherry blossom. This goddess of all volcanic areas and Mount Fuji is an important part of Japanese mythology.

So from goddesses to the cherry tree down your avenue, what about celebrating these elaborate masterpieces just a little bit more than we do in the West. The blossoms are here for such a short time, let's plant more, and fall in love with one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. The Cherry Tree Season


S.Lawrence/Vukomanovic 12/04/2024  Top Image © 




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