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Cherry Blossom Day: Why It’s Important to Japan

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Day is celebrated on March 27, a momentous day. Although not an extremely traditional celebration, it still holds much importance in appreciating the country’s beauty. Unlike other celebrations, Cherry Blossom Day was established by Japan’s Cherry Blossom Association in 1992. The day is known as “sakura ho hi” and was created to ...

Mike West

A branch with cherry blossoms.