It's said that the origin of hanami or flower dates back to more than one thousand years ago when aristocrats enjoyed looking at beautiful cherry blossoms and wrote poems. Gorgeous flowers are main attractions of the festivals, but a variety of traditional Japanese performing arts presented in many festivals can't be missed. Joining tea ceremonies held under cherry trees can be a memorable experience as well. It's dun to stop by festival vendors which sell various food and souvenirs, including crafts and specialty food in the region. It's notable that many cherry blossom festivals hold light-up events in the evening.
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