Posts Tagged ‘Japan’
<P>Cherry blossoms in Japan has been a history of thousand years. Look Sharp the Top 5 <A title=”free blogs” rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://problogs.co.uk”>free blogs</A> for 2010 at Once! You Will be Impressed! In the Edo period, kun (Cherry Blossom viewing) became a important civil activity and gradually turned into a kind of traditional folk customs. What is Cutest for Spring 2011? <A title=”free blogs” rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://problogs.co.uk”>free blogs</A> Surly! The jolliest festival of Japan is in April instead of New Year as the cherry blossoms bloom in this month.</P>
<P>The life of sakura is very short, and there is a saying of 7 days of sakura; withering while blossoming becomes the feature of sakura. The glory of cherry trees lies in the bloom moment. While flowering, thousands of cherry in full bloom; while falling, returning to the roots, accompanying the wind and rain. Sakura has a short life, so does human beings. And you need to make your life as beautiful and attractive as the sakura, which is the very spirit Japanese agree. Therefore, Yamato blend cherry morality into its own national culture.</P>
<P>When cherry trees are flowering, you can find a faint smell in the air in a park or on the street. At that time, sacrifice for sakura is held in many parts of Japan.When cherry trees are flowering, you can find a faint smell in the air in a park or on the street. At that time, sacrifice for sakura is held in many parts of Japan. Relations and friends will sit together under the cherry blossom tree, taking out the prepared box rice, enjoying the champagne and wine of Japan, talk cheerfully and humorously, with the petal flying around in the gentle breeze. No matter whether they are acquainted with each other or not, they will nod hello to each other from time to time, and even exchange their foods. It is a real “family day” or “friendship day” rather than flower admiration. No wonder that Japanese always enjoy it, and some companies even make admiring cherry as a “appointed project”.</P>
<P>In spring, the cherry blossom line, beginning from Kyushu early in March until Mid-May in Hokkaido, extends from south to north. Anywhere the sakura express reaches, the sakura blossoms prosperously there and the lively sakura banquets extend from south to north. Forms blooming to withering, cherry blossom can only lasts 10 day. If it rains, the flower will sear on the second day. Though the florescence of cherry blossom is short, Japanese people still hold banquets to celebrate, just like a happy cherry blossom carnival.</P>
<P>While withering, trees of blossoms fly with the wind and cheerful laughing bursts under the tree. And Japanese people call the flying blossoms [flower rain”. They don’t feel sad but happy for being immersed in such flower rain.</P>
<P>What Japanese admire is the attitude Sakura have–living in greatness and dying without pity. It identifies coincidentally with Japanese philosophy exerting the utmost strength to realize their values.</P>
Some wacky yet interesting items from japan that can be used as unique gift for friends .
Hidamari No Tami
Hidamari No Tami ( meaning “sunny people”) are members of the “Nohohon Zoku” (meaning “Nonchalant Family”) . It is very popular in Japan . It will cheer you up by giving you gestures of encouragement or sharing the relaxing sounds of nature or music with you
Domo-kun
Domo-kun , popular toys from japan , is a a small brown open-mouthed monster revealing pointy teeth and with beady black eyes . He hatched from an egg and lives with a wise old rabbit underground. He enjoy watching TV and playing rock music .
