Cherry blossom - Wikipedia The Japanese word sakura (桜 or 櫻; さくら or サクラ) can mean either the tree or its flowers (see 桜) [7] The cherry blossom is considered the national flower of Japan, and is central to the custom of hanami
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) in Japan - japan-guide. com The cherry blossom (桜, sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a prominent position in Japanese culture There are dozens of cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a few days in spring
Japans Sakura: Symbolism Explained (Cherry Blossoms) Sakura (桜 or さくら) is the Japanese word for cherry blossom trees and their blossoms – a special flower which symbolizes the spring, the beauty of nature, the renewal, and the ephemeral nature of life