Behind Japan's greatest crisis from the massive earthquakes, the biggest tsunami ever happened in the country and the present nuclear radiation issues from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Japanese people find time to set aside their fears from these catastrophes. And one way of keeping themselves relaxed is going out to see the blooming trees of the cherry blossoms or sakura in Japanese terminology.
The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. It proceeds into areas at the higher altitudes and northward. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts and turn out in large numbers at parks, shrines, and temples with family and friends to hold flower-viewing parties. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of the cherry blossom and for many are a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
People get out on flower viewing and stay under these wonderful ornamental blossoms picnicking, having their lunch and drinking in cheerful feasts. And with the advancement of modern photography, most people come to see and shoot amazing photos of these wonderful flowers lining along the planted areas.
My babe has sent me some videos and wonderful photos of these cherry blossoms, lucky to have been working at the Indian Embassy where lots of sakura trees line across the area. They were indeed nice to look at, relaxing and amazing. And for the Japanese people nowadays, those were the moments of dragging the tensions and fears away from their hearts and minds.
Here are some of the videos and photos i want to share with you guys (sent by my babe - his own captures, and im proud of him <3). Just imagine we were under those trees, breathing the relaxing scent of the spring breeze together with these cherry blossoms. Happy viewing. *hmmmmm*
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