Cherry Blossoms and Their Changing Symbolism

History of Cherry Blossoms from Aristocrats to Samurai and the Public

As spring 2025 approaches, cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom across Japan. In recent years, climate change has made it difficult even for Japanese people to predict the timing of sakura season (cherry blossoms). However, this year’s forecasts indicate that the blossoms will appear around the same time as usual, with no major deviations from last ye…