When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, come early to Sumpu castle in Shizuoka for the splendid flowers.
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 9, 2016
Cherry Blossom viewing or Hanami is one of Japan’s favourite pastimes. Known as Sakura, it is considered the national flower of Japan, along with the chrysanthemum. Cherry blossoms are richly symbolic, and have been utilized often in Japanese Art, Manga, Anime, and Film.