Sakura

The cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan. The blooming of the cherry blossoms signifies the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new academic school year as well as the new fiscal year for businesses. Cherry blossoms are also a symbol of a bright future.

Jeff and I had a date on Saturday to go to Sankein Gardens in Yokohama to participate in hanai (flower viewing). It has been cold and rainy here for the last couple of weeks and most of the trees had still not reached their full bloom, but for the few that were open they were beautiful. Nature at it’s best … signifying a bright future. Inspiring.