1. Japanese Cherry Blossoms
By: Samantha Chu

2. Significance of Cherry Blossom
• Cherry blossom flowers last for
up to 2 weeks.
• The brief beauty of the flower
symbolizes the transient nature of
life.
transient: Lasting only for a
short time; impermanent
• Japanese relate this to the
natural way of life as we humans
rise and fall, too.

3. Cherry Blossoms in
Japanese Culture
Cherry blossoms are a great
part of Japanese culture.
• Cherry blossoms are
used to decorate
special events such
as weddings and
openings.
• They are used
to advertise
products.
• They are frequently
used to decorate
everyday products
such as Japanese
folding screens.

4. Hanami: a Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

5. Hanami: a Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival (cont.)
• Hanami defined: viewing flowers
• Japan has had Hanami festivals in the Spring for 1,000+
years
• Hanami consists of eating and drinking under Sakura Trees.
-Sakura: Japanese cherry tree
• Vendors sell food and souvenirs.
• There are usually performing arts presented, as well.

6. Japanese Sakura Art

7. Japanese Sakura Art (cont.)

8. Japanese Sakura Art (cont.)

9. Japanese Sakura Art (cont.)

10. References:
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/kucera/YoshidaWebsite/evolu
tion/essay_pages/stephanie_cargile.htm
http://afaithfulattempt.blogspot.com/2011/06/cherry-
blossom-paintings.html
http://globerove.com/japan/japanese-cherry-blossom-
trees/1582