Japan's Cherry Blossoms

Japan is known for the politeness of its people it's an amazing place any time of the year Japan consists of about four principal islands hokaido honu shikoku and kosu with 47 prefectures in total I drove through the honu island of Japan visiting multiple cities and enjoying some of the smaller towns on the way when I was driving every year as the winter loens its grip Japan welcomes a spectacle of nature that captures the heart of the nation it's the cherry blossom season known as the Sakura these blossoms sort of symbolize the fleeting beauty of Life sort of poyant reminder of life's transan [Music] from sort of middle of March to almost the third week of April cities and the countryside alike out adored in delicate shades of pink and white the Hanami festivities bring people together in joyous celebration under the sakas oh [Music] as the night falls the Sakura are lit by thousands of lanterns that transform the pars and the gardens into enchanting night skapes a scene that invites quiet reflection amid the soft glow of petals you can experience the magic of cherry blossom season in Japan a time when every pattle tells a story and every view paints a memory [Music] [Music]