The cherry blossoms in Japan

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cherry blossoms in Japan

One of the quintessential symbols of spring in Japan is the cherry blossom. Since ancient times, Japanese people have always felt a deep admiration for the spectacle of the cherry trees in parks and gardens to the arrival of spring. The length and breadth of Japan, the blooming of these trees is a cause for national celebration.

festival of Hanami

During the festival of Hanami, the Japanese get together with family and friends to share a picnic and a good “sake” under the cherry blossoms. Such is his importance, that Japan’s weather bureau is responsible for the prediction of cherry blossom. In this link, you can do the daily monitoring of the evolution of flowering cherry, with images of the shoots of the branches in several fixed points of Tokyo. And in this one, you have a list of several parks and places where you can admire the beauty of this natural spectacle.

Japan Festivals: Reitai-Sai

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Japan Festivals: Reitai-Sai

Event: ‘Reitai-Sai’
Traditional festivities
Local Festivals.
Duration: 3 Days
Repeat Event: Every Year

In the city of Kamakura (Kanagawa prefecture), is celebrated the world-famous Reitai sai organized by the temple of Hachiman Tsurugaoka. Composed of several events such as traditional music and tea ceremonies in honor of the gods, but stands above all the “Yabusame” held on the 16th.

The Yabusame is a contest that combines the ability to ride horses, along with the art of traditional Japanese archery, popular among samurai warriors of the late Heian period. The competition is held in a plain about 250 meters long, which are located three targets.

The archers dressed in costumes typical samurai game, the backs of their horses and throw an arrow at each of the targets while galloping along the track. Tens of thousands of spectators gather to witness the event.