Cherry blossoms symbolize the fleeting nature of ... The blossoms have influenced Japanese art, poetry, and philosophy for centuries. During the samurai era, sakura became a metaphor for the ...

Cherry blossom season holds cultural significance in Japan and heralds new beginnings ... The blossoms’ ephemeral beauty has been immortalized in art and literature for centuries, so ...

Tokiya Japan also features art created by special-needs students ... For Miyajima, the cherry blossom season marks an excellent time to get involved and connect with Japanese traditions.

From live music and art markets to themed coffees and donuts ... This Pentagon City restaurant hosts Japanese cherry blossom-inspired tea time with sandwiches and pastries. Reservations are ...

The 12th annual Cherry Blossom Festival returned this ... New York, and Kanazawa, Japan, and celebrates Japanese art and culture with the community," the festival said.

Celebrated every spring, the festival was first held in 1973 to commemorate 72 Yoshino Japanese ... Cherry Blossom Festival includes live music, a parade, a kite festival and art installations ...

Cherry blossoms are also considered the national flower of Japan. Yukari and Yoriko celebrate ... Flags, emblems and painting of curbs is forbidden and the houses are all painted the same shade ...