Cherry blossom and Hanami

The Japanese have long thought of the sakura(cherry blossom)as the flower which symbolizes the nation.

It is mentioned in ancient myths, and the way its petals fall while still at the height of their beauty was

interpreted by the old warrior class as symbolic of resignation and grace in death qualities which

the warriors highly.  Quoted from The land and Its People, by Nippon  Steel Corp.

( Well-known cherry blossom place in Japan, please see web:

hanami.walkerplus.com)

Kawamura Gakuen Woman's University close to my house, cherry blossom trees along the school building

 They doesn't come in full bloom,two or three days needs to it's full

 This house is called the  Shateau kamiya ,which established in 1903 as a winery.
but  now it doesn't work its operation, uses as a restaurant and memorial hall.

The eleven person ,who had worked at same company , had gathered at this place in order to see and enjoy cherry flower as annual pleasure.

Speaking of hanami , it means that people watch cherry blossoms in this country, but is that it eating and drinking, talking while watching cherry blossoms, however ,it is a my opinion.

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