Japanese Traditional Culture "O-Hanami"

In Japan, so many cherry blossoms become full on the end of March to early April. A lot of people enjoy eating or drinking under the cherry trees. This is one of the most important events for Japanese people. Without blooming of cherry trees, we cannot feel spring came. One group is gathered with all of the families, and the other is coming with business colleges. When the customs created? These events people enjoyed like a small festival started in Nara era, a period around 750, by upper class people. In those days, they were enjoyed, not only eating foods but also reading a Waka, a Japanese short poem, with all members of their retainers. These customs handed out from generation to generation, and now it is something of a necessity for Japanese people.




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