《Cherry blossom viewing in Japan!!》 Introduction to modern Japanese culture③

In Japan, we have a culture to view cherry blossoms, while eating food with family and friends, just like at a picnic. It is called “花見（Hanami)”.

We usually notice the transition of seasons by watching the flowers and leaves change their colors(it’s specific in autumn).

For example, it is a good time to view Japanese apricots, because they are fully bloomed right now in Japan. We can tell “spring is coming!” by watching for this.

But after all, the most popular flower in Japan is a cherry blossom!!

So if you have plans to visit Japan in spring, why not experience Japanese “Hanami” culture!?

いつか日本の桜を見たいです！　＊The verb view sounds better for objects that are not changing in time (static objects), watching works better on objects we expect to change as we look at them (moving / transforming objects). IE: I watched the car drive by, I viewed the car on the show room floor.