I am not sure if anyone out there has heard of the origins of "Hanami" or "Cherry Blossom Viewing" as it is known in English, but here is the version I heard.
The "Hanami" of "Sakura" (cherry blossoms) is said to originate from farmers, who used to judge how their crops were going to be in that year based on the way the "blossoms" had come out, their color, configuration, length of bloom, etc. In ancient Japan, obviously alot depended on crops, nothing more than that seasons rice harvest. It is said that in the old times, experienced farmers could "read" what their rice harvest would look like based on a viewing of sakura (the literal meaning of Hanami).
From there, there were obviously some farmers who were looking for a good excuse to get the beers out, and before you know it, we have the "Hanami" we know today; basically a good excuse to have a picnic in the park with your basket full of beers and good company.
If you are looking for a fun "Hanami Event" to attend, here is one this coming Saturday.
Pot Luck Hanami in Tsuruma Park
A chance to meet up with new and old friends under the picturesque Cherry Blossoms.
Saturday 3rd April
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tsuruma(i) Park
Please feel free to come anytime. The food will be arriving at 12pm
Access: Tsurumai Station; Tsurumai subway and JR Chuo lines.
Price: Adults 1,500 yen, Kids 500 yen
(includes food & 1 free drink)
Drinks will be sold at very reasonable prices.
We ask that everyone bring 1 dish to share!
LOOK FOR THE ACCJ, ANZCCJ & TCJS signs!
Or call Will Keating on 080-3619-6774, Jeff Genet on 080-3066-3263, or Steve Burson on 090-9942-8292.
Reservations can now be accepted by contacting the following people;
ACCJ Noriko Kato: nkato@accj.or.jp
ANZCCJ Steve Burson: steve_burson@morethanrelo.com
TCJS Jeff Genet: events@tjcs.jp
No drinking and driving, please, but enjoying eating and drinking!!
!! Happy Hanami !!
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ACCJ Noriko Kato: nkato@accj.or.jp
ANZCCJ Steve Burson: steve_burson@morethanrelo.com
TCJS Jeff Genet: events@tjcs.jp
No drinking and driving, please, but enjoying eating and drinking!!
!! Happy Hanami !!
H&R Group. MORE THAN JAPAN RELOCATION! www.morethanrelo.com
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