Sakura, Flower Of Life
In Japan, sakura is the name given to the ornamental cherry trees whose flowering the Japanese celebrate with delight in early spring. A symbol of ephemeral beauty, sakura is synonymous with rebirth, life and hope. After the Fukushima tsunami and nuclear disaster, the image of sakura is even more present in Japanese hearts. Between Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukushima, the viewpoints of a painter, a gardener and a writernovelist- photographer give us an insight into the unique role of the cherry trees in Japanese art and culture. Even the weather forecasts take up the theme of the " hanamis ", those festivals that punctuate April, uniting friends and families around sake and cherry trees in blossom. And while Fukushima seems tinged with nostalgia, joy and hope resonate everywhere else in the archipelago. A sensitive portrait celebrating the art and culture of resilience in Japan today.
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