Two weeks ago, the flowering season of the national symbol - sakura - was announced in Japan. This year, Japanese cherry blossomed in the capital of Tokyo ten days earlier than in the southern regions of the country. In the city center, near the Yasukuni Shrine, a control tree grows. If the first five flowers bloom on it, then experts announce the onset of the cherry blossom season.
This year, sakura blossoms fell in the second half of March. After March 20, many Japanese parks and groves began to be drowned in delicate pink flowers. Some residents of Japan take a vacation at this time of year to enjoy the cherry blossom.
Unusually earlier flowering
Sakura blossom lasts 7-10 days, and the flowers bloom gradually throughout the country. Sometimes in January they appear in Okinawa, in February in Kyoto, and in late March in Tokyo. In early April, pink flowers delight residents of Hokkaido. This year, flowering began two weeks earlier.
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In Japan, even a special headquarters for tracking the blossoming flowers of the symbol of spring has been created. Its employees predict and notify city residents about the start of the season.
Hanami tradition
The Japanese custom of admiring cherry blossoms is called Hanami. Famous politicians, members of the imperial family gather for the official opening of this holiday. Hanami passes in the form of numerous picnics under flowering trees. Particularly popular parks are always crowded, a place in them must be occupied in advance. In Japan, there is even a special service that helps to "book" a spectacular place for money. During the Hanami period, cherry alleys and park lawns turn into places of true pilgrimage.
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Hanami is often visited by entire teams from educational institutions and work. Places with pink trees turn into fun corporate parties. Onigiri rice balls, balls of dango rice flour are considered the most popular snack. Also, the Japanese do not cheat on their favorite drink, sake.
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The Japanese believe that if sakura pollen falls into a cup of sake, it will give them strength and health. Many city dwellers participate in the ikki ritual. The winner is the one who drinks more sake and stands on his feet.
