The story of cherry blossoms
Chapter 1
Botanical secrets of the sakura
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Chapter 2
The cultural art of hanami
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Chapter 3
Global diplomacy in pink
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Chapter 4
Climate change and the shifting bloom
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of cherry blossoms
Ch 2 · The cultural art of hanami
Fun Fact
Plum vs Cherry: The first flower-viewing festivals in Japan actually celebrated plum blossoms, not cherry blossoms, due to Chinese cultural influence.
Glossary
hanami (noun)
The traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, especially cherry blossoms. Emperor Saga hosted the first recorded cherry blossom viewing party at Kyoto's Shinsen-en Garden in 812.
The traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, especially cherry blossoms. Emperor Saga hosted the first recorded cherry blossom viewing party at Kyoto's Shinsen-en Garden in 812.
Quiz
Which famous Japanese novel from the 11th century contains some of the earliest descriptions of imperial hanami parties?
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Before they were viewed for leisure, what did ancient Japanese farmers believe cherry blossoms signaled?
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Which Japanese aesthetic philosophy describes a bittersweet awareness of the impermanence of all things, symbolized by falling blossoms?
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During which historical Japanese period did the focus of flower viewing shift from plum blossoms to cherry blossoms?