Cherry blossom anecdote
Why did Japan become a country of cherry blossoms?
This story is a bit long. It is said that a long time ago, there was a Japanese fairy named "Mu Hua Ye Zhi" (meaning cherry blossom). One winter, the fairy set out from Okinawa in the south, and in May of the following year, The Journey to the South arrived in Hokkaido. Along the way, she planted flowers symbolizing love and hope in every corner. Since then, cherry blossoms have been in full bloom in Japan for thousands of years. Japan has designated cherry blossom as the national flower, not only because it is as pure, elegant and noble as Mount Fuji, but also to commemorate the hardworking and kind fairy Ji Ye in Hua Mu, symbolizing the hardworking, intelligent and brave Japanese people.
Sakura and Bushido Spirit
When we enjoy cherry blossoms in China, we usually take photos when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. We like this strong and full beauty! On the contrary, the Japanese believe that only when the cherry blossoms wither, the spiritual realm advocated by Bushido is to reach the greatest value of life in a flash of glory, and then end his life without hesitation.
Therefore, the samurai's suicide is not to wash away the shame, or, as we think, to lose. Instead, it stems from his own cognition of his life, a judgment that he has reached the peak, a satisfaction, and a yearning for the beauty of cherry blossoms.
Unique cherry blossom diplomacy in the neon country
Japan is not as stingy as imagined, and it will also give its favorite cherry blossoms to foreign countries.
As early as the early 20th century, cherry blossoms became a "national treasure" that Japan sent overseas and gave to its friends.
19 12, Japan sent 6,000 cherry trees to the United States. The Washington Cherry Blossom Festival has a history of more than 80 years.
1965 in April 1 1 day, Miss America took part in the cherry blossom festival parade in Washington.
In 1950, cherry blossoms were introduced to Myanmar, the Philippines, India, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and other countries.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Japanese cherry blossoms were introduced to China and planted in the concessions of Hangzhou and Qingdao and Shanghai.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army planted the first batch of cherry blossoms in Wuhan University.
From 65438 to 0970, the Japanese Prime Minister sent cherry trees to Beijing, Tianjin and Shenyang on behalf of the people, and the first batch of Yuyuantan in Beijing was sent by Japan.
Meet cherry blossoms
"Huajian" like the Japanese
The earliest official record of flower viewing custom is the flower banquet hosted by Emperor Xie in Kyoto Palace. At the flower banquet, people write poems to praise the delicate cherry blossoms as a metaphor of life, brief and beautiful. This attitude towards life is very popular in Japanese culture. It is better to die at the brightest moment of life than to grow old slowly. This is also the spirit of Bushido. Poets in peacetime often lament that "life is short" because of the cherry blossoms in spring.
If there are no cherry blossoms, they will bloom frequently.
Spring is no longer on earth.
-In the old industry.
Since it usually takes only one or two weeks for cherry blossoms to bloom and wither, we should pay attention to the front-line forecast of cherry blossoms issued by the Japan Meteorological Association and other institutions.
Yoshino Mori
Yoshino Izu is a hybrid variety cultivated by gardeners at the end of Edo, and it is the representative of cherry blossom viewing at present.
In the middle school Chinese, Lu Xun wrote in Mr. Fujino: "Tokyo is nothing more than this. When the cherry blossoms in Ueno rot, they really look like crimson light clouds. " This is the kind of cherry blossoms.
Recommended places to watch: Philosophy, Lanshan Park and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden.
Shan Ying mt
Mountain cherry is the representative of Japanese wild cherry blossoms, which is often sung in the Japanese poem Tale of Genji.
Recommendation of scenic spots: the road of philosophy
Falling branches
Cherry blossoms with drooping branches are the general name of cherry varieties with soft drooping branches, and they are also the official flowers of Kyoto Prefecture.
Recommended places to visit: Kyoto Imperial Garden, Hirano Shrine, Ping 'an Shrine, Daiguo Temple, Yuangu Garden, Kyoto Prefecture Hall and Long 'an Temple.
Cold cherry blossom
Hanfei Sakura is also called Zhonghua Sakura, Yuanri Sakura and Taiwan Province Sakura. The flower shape is similar to a wall clock, which is one of the original varieties of cherry blossoms.
Recommended places to visit: Kyoto Imperial Garden and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden.
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This roaming trail in full of green stretches for about 700 meters along the moat of the Imperial Palace, and it is also one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.
Recommended viewing place: Trails along Thousand Birds Garden.
Okame cherry blossom
Okame cherry is a horticultural variety cultivated by British cherry blossom researchers by pairing Hanfei cherry with bean cherry. The flower is a pale pink double petal, and the flower grows downward. Cherry blossom researchers in China discuss that in the eyes of Europeans, women wearing traditional masks represent the beauty of Japanese women, so they are also called beauty cherry blossoms.
Recommended places to visit: Changde Temple and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden.
How much does neon state like cherry blossoms?
In addition to the local cherry blossoms, we can also find the answer by recalling the Japanese dramas we have seen.
Scene of the theatrical version of Detective Conan
Kyoto Railway Avenue in Reality
Genji story stills
"Cherry Blossom Chaos" stills
Food container
boxed meal
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Don't worry, all the food is below.
Pinwei cherry blossom
Cherry blossoms are beautiful and delicious!
Cherry blossom sauce, lollipop, soft candy, milk foam, rice balls.
Egg tart, puffs, scented tea, cotton candy.
Cherry blossom cake, almond cake, Starbucks.
Haagen-Dazs
cola
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Japanese travel tips:
Daily precautions can be found directly anywhere, so I won't go into details.
It's expensive to make a phone call, so bring a power adapter, and remember to change your slippers when you enter the door.
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