Sakura, or cherry blossom, is not only a national symbol of Japan but a truly extraordinary natural phenomenon as well. It is associated primarily with spring, specifically April, and the multitude of trees brimming with white and pink flowers, covering the landscape to the horizon.

Their delicate petals are not only a breathtaking sight but also a significant message in Japanese culture. They are considered a symbol of beauty and delicacy, as well as a metaphor for the transience of human existence - some varieties bloom for only one week a year. Therefore, another meaning of cherry blossoms is rebirth.