Hanami season in Japan begins in spring, but each part of the country has a different blooming period. — Photos: LEESAN
On the surface, the Japanese philosophy of mono no aware – or the pathos of things – might sound a little melancholic.
In reality, it is a unique Japanese concept or belief: to be more aware and sensitive of life and how it isn’t a permanent one. However, it is also not a complete surrender to fate, but an elegant and subtle sentiment sandwiched between compassion and regret.
