What is the custom of cherry blossom viewing in Japan?

Sakura viewing in Japan is one of the most important traditional activities in Japan in spring, and it is called Huajian. During cherry blossom viewing, people will gather in parks, courtyards or river banks to appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms. The following are some customs and delicacies related to cherry blossom viewing in Japan:

1. Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in some places, including traditional dances, music performances and celebrations, to add a happy atmosphere.

2. Set a cloth to enjoy cherry blossoms: In some parks or courtyards, people will lay mats and cloth balls and sit under the cherry trees to enjoy the cherry blossoms better.

3. Cherry blossom viewing decoration: People will wear traditional kimonos or bathrobes and bring umbrellas and fans to enhance the festive atmosphere.

4. Enjoy cherry blossoms: When enjoying cherry blossoms, people like to bring food and drinks and enjoy picnics. Some common cherry blossom viewing foods include:

-Sakura sake: Sakura is soaked in sake to give alcohol aroma.

-Sakura Senbei: A thin biscuit with cherry blossom flavor, sometimes with cherry blossom petals added.

-Sakura Wagashi: A traditional Japanese dessert, usually with the shape or taste of cherry blossoms.

These customs and foods are designed to enjoy cherry blossoms while adding fun and celebration atmosphere to cherry blossom viewing activities. Cherry blossom viewing is an important part of Japanese culture, attracting many people to enjoy and experience it.