花見 Hanami & 桜Cherry Blossoms in Japan Video
Author: Richard
My tips to learn Japanese at http://www.GenkiJapan.net
Hi guys,
I’m in Japan this weekend and it just happens to be 花見 time! 花見 (Hanami) is where everyone goes out to have a picnic and look (見る miru ）at the flowers (花 hana)
Of course the main flower is the bud of the 桜 - sakura – cherry blossom tree.
Unfortunately today was horrible weather so I couldn’t get any decent pictures of the trees. So I thought I’d just do a quick run around so you can see some of the atmosphere.
We’re out again tomorrow so fingers crossed that the weather will be better and I can try and get some better pictures of the beautiful 桜！
Would you like me to upload them if I can?
Be genki,
Richard
P.S. If you can’t see the video, here’s the online link.
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please do, thanks..wish i was there to see them with my own eyes!coming to japan in july, too late i’m afraid
Thanks Richard for the great video on the cherry blossoms! My husband bought me a Yoshino cherry tree last year for my birthday so I could experience some cherry blossoms here at home in the states. I was wondering, how long do the cherry blossom festivals and celebrations last? Do people get off of work to go see the sakura?
Thanks for your awesome website and please upload the pics you get! I want to see more of Japan!!
-Amy
when does hanami start? I read it starts throughout april? or does it start from late march to throughout april? im really confused
Japan is quite big and stretches from North to South, so Kyushu (where this is) starts quite early (especially this year!) then it moves up the country over the next couple of weeks!
The flowers are usually only in bloom in one location for a week or so, so you have to grab that weekend and hope it doesn’t rain!
Too late for Sakura, but just in time for Summer festivals! : )