In Japan, April is more lively than the New Year, because April is the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
As soon as March comes, almost all Japanese people begin to look forward to the blooming of cherry blossoms. When the weather gets warmer, the first cherry blossom finally smiles in the chilly spring breeze, and the annual cherry blossom viewing activity begins. In newspapers and TV, it is constantly reported that "cherry blossoms are blooming somewhere", " Japanese people who are all in raptures are dressed up to go out and enjoy cherry blossoms. Women put on kimonos, children are full of flowers, and even pets are dressed in red and green, beaming. As cherry blossoms open from south to north, the whole Japanese archipelago is immersed in a sea of flowers and festivals.
Cherry blossoms from tree to tree, like clouds of pink clouds, float on hillsides, roadsides, parks, courtyards and even. A symbol, even a spirit, has become a unique culture in Japan. The Japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossoms has a long history. According to records, it has become a folk activity in spring since the Edo period. The Edo period is the heyday in Japanese history, which can be described as "national prosperity and people's security". After people have enough food and clothing, they begin to pay attention to spiritual enjoyment, and cherry blossoms blooming in early spring have since become a bright spot in Japanese eyes.
Cherry blossoms. In this flower viewing season, people bring their relatives, invite friends, bring wine and dishes and sit on the floor under the cherry trees, enjoying the cherry blossoms and drinking at the same time, which is really a great pleasure in life.
Cherry blossoms have a history of more than 1,111 years in Japan. In Nara era (711-794), when it comes to flowers, it means plum blossoms. In heian period (794-1192), cherry blossoms became the leading role, and the songs about cherry blossoms were five times more than those of Yongmei flowers. Moreover, Japan has had cherry blossom viewing activities for a long time. In the 7th century, the Emperor Zhizhi was particularly fond of cherry blossoms and visited yoshinoyama in Nara for many times. In addition, it is said that the first cherry blossom viewing conference in Japanese history was held under the auspices of Emperor Emei in the 9th century. At first, cherry blossom viewing was only popular among dignitaries, and it was not until the Edo period (1613-1867) that it spread to the common people, forming a traditional folk custom.
the life of cherry blossoms is very short. There is a folk proverb in Japan that says: "Cherry blossoms last for 7 days", that is, a cherry blossom takes about 7 days from opening to withering, and the whole cherry tree takes about 16 days from flowering to full withering, which forms the characteristic that cherry blossoms bloom and fall. It is this feature that makes cherry blossoms so attractive. Being honored as the national flower is not only because of its charm and charm, but more importantly, its "heroic" withering after a short period of brilliance.
"If you want to ask the soul of Yamato, look at Sakura in the morning sun". The Japanese believe that life is short, living should be as brilliant as cherry blossoms, and even if you die, you should leave decisively. When cherry blossoms fall, they are spotless and crisp, and are honored as the Japanese spirit.
Cherry blossoms are the most popular flower species in Japan, like snow, which symbolizes the gorgeous and short-lived aesthetics of Japanese Bushido. In Japanese, "cherry blossom time" refers to the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, that is, spring. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring, go to the place where the cherry blossoms are most brilliant, while eating sushi and drinking Japanese wine, while intoxicated by the flying "flowers blowing snow?" はなふぶき) is the most important thing for Japanese people in a year.
enjoy cherry blossoms and write "Hua Jian" in Japanese. Hanami is a unique way to enjoy flowers in Japan. Whenever the cherry blossom season begins in spring, people gather in cherry blossom viewing places all over the country and sit under pink white trees. Everyone cheers and sings, laughs and laughs about spring, and captures the brilliant spring. With such an original yamato style, the word "Huajian" is even accepted as an English proper noun, meaning a Japanese cherry blossom feast. Japanese people enjoy cherry blossoms for a long time, which is generally believed to have originated from the cherry blossom banquet held in heian period's palace. On March 5th, the 3rd year of Qing Dynasty (1598), Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a flower viewing party in Daigoji Temple, Kyoto (called "Flower Seeing" in history), which was famous in history for its extravagance and splendor. However, it was after the Edo era that Hua Jian became a Japanese civilian in the middle of the year.
Japan in April is full of cherry blossoms, and cherry trees are everywhere in parks and streets, making Japan as delicate as a bonsai even more beautiful.
As the national flower of Japan, cherry blossoms are deeply loved by Japanese and tourists. At present, there are more than 311 kinds of cherry blossoms in Japan. The flowering season of cherry blossoms is April, which blooms from south to north in turn. Okinawa is the earliest place to see cherry blossoms, while Okinawa is the last place to see cherry blossoms, and Hokkaido is the coldest place in Japan. The flowering period of cherry blossoms is not long, and the blooming time is generally 11 days, just like a pink cloud drifting across Japan from south to north.
When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you can smell the faint flowers and enjoy the red, pink and white cherry blossoms at the flower viewing places in parks and streets. At this time, large and small "cherry blossom festivals" will be held all over Japan. Relatives and friends will sit around the cherry tree, take out their lunch boxes, drink champagne or sake, talk and laugh, and petals will pass by with the breeze from time to time. People who appreciate the flowers, whether they know or not, will nod their heads and even exchange food from time to time. It's not so much a flower viewing as a real "family day" and "friendship day". It's no wonder that the Japanese enjoy it, and some companies even list cherry blossom viewing as their "designated project".
The most distinctive place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan is Hakone. In this scenic tourist resort, you can not only enjoy cherry blossoms while soaking in hot springs, but also overlook the quiet and beautiful Mount Fuji.
Hakone, located 91km west of Tokyo, is one of the most representative tourist attractions in Japan, surrounded by peaks. As early as 411,111 years ago, Hakone Mountain, a conical volcano similar to Mount Fuji, was formed. Later, due to the subsidence of the central part, a large volcanic vent was formed, and the water accumulated in the crater formed a lake of deer with bright eyes and white teeth. Now, in the center of Hakone Mountain, visitors can still expect the scenery of steam < P > and sulfur smoke. Hakone, as a national park designated by Japan, still has many places of interest worth visiting.
In April, when spring comes to Hakone, cherry blossoms are blooming from the foot, mountainside and top of Hakone. Because of the long flowering period, tourists can enjoy cherry blossoms for a long time, and the steaming, smoky Japanese open-air hot springs and small, antique Japanese hotels that can be seen everywhere in Hakone attract a large number of tourists to visit here every year.
In spring in Japan, from Kyushu in early March to Hokkaido in mid-May, the cherry blossoms spread in turn wherever this "front line of cherry blossoms" advanced, and the lively cherry blossom banquet spread from south to north. It takes only three to five days for the cherry blossoms to bloom and fade. Once it rains, the brilliant cherry blossoms may come to an end the next day. Although the flowering period is short, the Japanese still hold a banquet to celebrate, just like a happy cherry blossom carnival.
In Japanese classical literature, descriptions of cherry blossoms abound, and numerous works of chanting cherry blossoms have been left by literati in past dynasties. There are 71 poems of chanting cherry blossoms in Haruka, an ancient Japanese literary classic, accounting for most of the collection. Many haiku poems by Matsuo Bashō, a famous poet in the Edo period, are also about chanting cherry blossoms.
Few Japanese people enjoy cherry blossoms, but most of them are in groups, parking and sitting in love. They change their usual solitary and busy routine, and friends, classmates and colleagues, or neighbors and five houses meet together, ranging from a few to dozens. Full enjoyment. Regular cherry blossom viewing will have certain procedures such as the organizer's speech, while family and friends' cherry blossom viewing activities are more casual and have no fixed pattern.
People are having fun eating and drinking under the cherry tree, talking, singing and dancing! Of course, young people who like music can't forget to bring their audio equipment and favorite musical instruments. They sing in front of the microphone and dance in the music. The cheerful air fills every corner. Japan, which has always been famous for its quiet environment, is full of joy this season. Japanese people who have always been pursuing high efficiency and quickness can relax themselves, relieve mental stress and enhance communication with each other. In this kind of activity in which all the people * * * enjoy flowers, everyone is happy.
When the cherry blossoms die, a gust of wind blows, and the cherry blossoms fall all over the tree, and there is a cheer under the tree. The Japanese call it this colorful activity. Not only do they not have the sadness of Daiyu burying flowers, but they are also happy to be bathed in this kind of flower rain. What the Japanese appreciate is the attitude of cherry blossoms, which is "vigorous and leisurely", which coincides with the Japanese outlook on life that they try their best to realize their own values.
I have never witnessed people in a country so obsessed with a flower, and I have never felt that the whole nation is so deeply involved.
3. Analysis of the individual love of Sakura people
Sakura has always been the favorite spring flower of Japanese people. The cherry blossoms in full bloom make people stop to enjoy them.
basic personality: you are as charming as a blooming cherry blossom, and you can't be ignored. Wherever you go, you are the center of attention. You like to take care of others, and you have countless friends. You are very popular, and everyone likes to ask you for help. You will be optimistic when you encounter difficulties. Your super mobility can always get you through the difficulties.
Love tendency: Girls who belong to cherry blossoms have always been different and have a lot of heterosexual connections. Even if you don't talk, you are very popular. But you are full of enthusiasm. As long as you like someone, you will turn a blind eye to other things. You will fully match each other's time and preferences. Boys like your enthusiasm, but being careful of excessive enthusiasm will become a burden. Sometimes try to take a step back and calm down and give each other some space, so that love can last.
Beware of thorns: You can be very self-centered sometimes. Don't forget to be modest and have a grateful heart. Your devotion will show your possessiveness and jealousy, which will only make you unable to get love. Please trust the person you love.
sakura flower language: the law of fate is endless cycle. So accept each other happily.