The beautiful flower trees they decorate the gardens and streets in a spectacular way. In Japan, during all the springs they can contemplate those that sprout from their Cherry trees, bringing color, not only to their cities, but also to their fields and forests.
The cherry trees of Japan are a real show that amazes them, and us.
The Japanese country is dyed again in the colors of the flowers of the sakura tree, a Japanese term that refers to the Japanese cherry tree. Its scientific name is Prunus serrulata, a kind of deciduous leaf that by the way you can plant in gardens with a temperate climate and acidic soil (with pH between 4 and 6).
The Sakura season began on March 21 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, although it has not been after March 31 when the trees have begun to bloom in all their splendor. Trees that are all over the country, as in Ueno Park, in which you can see up to 1.200 cherry trees.
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The flower of Prunus serrulata It is the symbol of the Japanese spring. When they bloom, the Japanese can say goodbye, until next year, to the harsh winter. And they do it by practicing the 'hanami', which is a gathering under its branches to eat, drink, and contemplate its beauty.
Although of course, when it comes to such an incredible event, in the end not only the inhabitants of the country want to enjoy, but also the tourists. So much so, that in 2015 more than 1 million people disembarked in the archipelago during the month of April 7, which was a 43,4% more than the previous year, according to data from the JNTO.
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Cherry blossom is a cultural phenomenon worth seeing and contemplating at least once in your life.