The cherry blossom is the most beloved flower in Japan. There are many cherry trees in Tokushima's Central Park, as well. Flowers start blooming at the end of March. And in April, it’s the season to appreciate the cherry blossoms. As April is a very special month in Japan (the beginning of the fiscal year and school year, for example) many events are held. I think the most popular event is cherry blossom appreciation. Cherry blossom appreciation has a long history, and is a popular event across Japan. Of course, people enjoy cherry blossoms in the daytime, but the evening is also a good time. Flowers lighted up by lanterns are fantastic. People come together in the park even on working days when the sun goes down. Then...it’s party time!
- 1 min read
Cherry Blossoms in Central Park
Night Party under Cherry Blossoms
Join the discussion
Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
I wasn't aware that April was such an important month for Japan! Thanks for sharing and for the photo as well.
Yeah, April is the beginning of school year, fiscal year and so on. In addition cherry blossoms may make the month a bit of special.
Iain Stanley
9 years ago
They have already disappeared here in Miyazaki!!
As Miyazaki is located in southern Kyusyu, the season is earlier than Tokushima. But the season have already finished also here in Tokushima.
Top Articles
-
![Getting to Know Choshi’s Seafood Heritage]( "Getting to Know Choshi’s Seafood Heritage")
1Getting to Know Choshi’s Seafood Heritage
Chiba -
![Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City]( "Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City")
2Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City
Aomori -
![Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo]( "Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo")
3Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo
Osaka - Sponsored -
![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
4Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
Yamagata -
![Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour]( "Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour")
5Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
![Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate]( "Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate")
6Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate
Iwate -
![Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku]( "Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku")
7Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku
Miyagi -
![Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage]( "Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage")
8Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage
Ibaraki -
![Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing]( "Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing")
9Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing
Wakayama - Sponsored -
![A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes]( "A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes")
10A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes
Fukushima
-
![Tokyo Christmas Market]( "Tokyo Christmas Market")
1Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
![Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan]( "Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan")
2Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
![The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo]( "The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo")
3The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
![Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo]( "Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo")
4Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
![Nabana no Sato Illumination]( "Nabana no Sato Illumination")
5Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
![Japanese Urban Legends]( "Japanese Urban Legends")
6Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
![Daikoku Car Meet]( "Daikoku Car Meet")
7Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
![Tokyo Auto Salon]( "Tokyo Auto Salon")
8Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
![Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination]( "Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination")
9Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
Tokyo -
![Black Eggs of Owakudani, Hakone]( "Black Eggs of Owakudani, Hakone")
10Black Eggs of Owakudani, Hakone
Kanagawa
