There is even a word to describe “looking at flowers” – I learnt this at Flavour of Hanami, at Isetan’s The Japan Store in Kuala Lumpur. Come spring in Japan, flower viewing becomes a national frenzy when everyone walk around with love in their eyes, head rolled back, sake cup in hand, for cherry blossom viewing.
Cherry blossom or sakura flower is the symbol of spring in Japan. When the snow of winter starts to melt and feed the streams and rivers, and nature awakens from its long slumber, it’s also time to celebrate the changing of the season.