Hanami is a Japanese tradition of enjoying the beauty of flowers, especially cherry blossoms. The blossoming of cherry blossoms is a symbol of happiness when spring has arrived. In addition, hanami also means a picnic by holding a mat for a feast under the cherry trees. Usually cherry trees bloom in Japan from late March to early April. The forecast for the movement of cherry blossoms is called "sakurazensen". This forecast is issued by the directorate of meteorology and various weather agency in Japan.
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