Tag: sakura

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  Hanami (花見): Japan's Cherry Blossom Viewing, Explained

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 13 Jun, 2026

  Hanami (花見), Japan's cherry blossom viewing, began with plum. Its 1,300-year history, how the picnic works, and why the falling petals are the point.

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  Sakura Kanji (桜): Meaning, Origin & How to Write It

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 13 Jun, 2026

  Sakura kanji (桜) is one of the most loved characters in Japanese. A Japanese calligrapher on what it really means, its etymology, and how to write the 10 strokes.

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