As you know the cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan’s unofficial national flower. There are many different kind of cherry trees in Japan. The seasonal spectacle is celebrated with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the trees. Osaka / 大阪 Kyoto / 京都 Nara / 奈良 Hyogo / 兵庫 Wakayama / 和歌山 Shiga / 滋賀 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)