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Cherry Blossom Tree Festivals in Japan

Tyann Lindsey

May 19, 2023

The History behind Cherry Blossom Tree Festivals

The History

When did it originate?

When It Originated

The act of observing the flower trees is often known as “Hanami”. It was first believed to begin between 710 A.D. and 794 A.D in Japan. The ancient Japanese farmers had also used Sakura trees to help them understand when it would be a good time to plant their rice crops.

What did farmers do?

In ancient times when the Cherry Blossom trees would bloom, farmers would pray, make offerings, and have feasts, because they believed that Sakura trees would bring a full harvest, and it meant very much to them.

What Farmers Did

Religion

Religion

For Shinto, one of the two most prominent religions in Japan, Sakura trees are known to house something called “Kami” which are sacred spirits or forces. For Buddhism, Sakura trees mirror the importance of transience in Buddhist doctrine.

What They Express

Why are Sakura Trees so significant?

What They Represent

The Significance

A Fresh Start

Sakura trees express life and transience, and also represent the fragility and beauty of life.

Each blossom is a reminder that it is extremely short, and so they represent hope, beauty, and a new life. This is a map of when the Cherry Blossoms bloomed this year.

Sakura trees can also often mean a "fresh start", a new chance givin to you.

Eating

How Are Sakura Trees Celebrated?

How It's Celebrated

Photographing

Dancing

People enjoy eating, drinking, and barbecuing underneath the cherry blossoms, which is called Hanami.

Sakura trees are photographed by people, as Hanami literally means “watching blossoms”.

There are also music and dance shows to help celebrate Sakura trees significance.

Video

In Conclusion

Works Cited

In conclusion, I talked about the history behind Sakura trees and their signifigance. I talked about how people celebrate Sakura trees, and why. I also included a video, showing a festival that takes place in Japan. Thank you for reading!!

Works Cited

https://kokoro-jp.com/culture/338/

https://www.jrpass.com/blog/japanese-cherry-blossom-festivals-everything-you-need-to-know-while-traveling-for-hanami

https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/japan-cherry-blossom-festival-guide/

https://festival.si.edu/blog/2014/significance-of-sakura-cherry-blossom-traditions-in-japan/#:~:text=A%20cherry%20blossom%20makes%20people,at%20least%20a%20thousand%20years.

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