Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. … Their life is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall.

Why is the Cherry Blossom sakura cherished in Japan?

For many Japanese, the blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolizes human life, transience and nobleness. … The Japanese love to celebrate and cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering period and many people hold ‘flower watching’ parties known as hanami.

How do you write Sakura in Japanese?

Sakura (桜 (kanji), 櫻 (old kanji), さくら (hiragana), サクラ (katakana)) is the Japanese term for ornamental cherry blossom trees and their blossoms.