Japan, increasingly digital

Undecided about your next destination? If the idea of contemplating Eastern nature fascinates you, our advice is to visit the Land of the Rising Sun during the cherry blossom season, which is increasingly digital.

It is when the first petal touches the ground that theHanami, or the contemplation of the cherry blossom, a tradition established by Emperor Saga in the first half of the 9th century in Kyoto – the ancient Japanese capital, which has remained intact to this day.

 

An ancient legend tells that the pale pink of theSakura – the cherry tree symbol of the Land of the Rising Sun, is due to the tradition of burying samurai at the foot of the plants, which for this reason would have been stained with the blood of the warriors.

 

This phenomenon is closely followed by meteorologists throughout Japan and is the most anticipated event for tourists and Japanese alike to step away from the relentless pace of work and head to the most spectacular Hanami parks in the world to celebrate the arrival of spring, enjoying the awakening of nature through a true spiritual ritual that symbolizes the fragility and brevity of human life in Japanese culture.

 

Among the 60 most popular destinations, we suggest theMaruyama Park in Kyoto with its 6,000 flowering trees, Mount Yoshino not far from Nara, from which you can admire a vast expanse of 100,000 cherry trees in bloom, and Ueno Park with its 1,500 cherry trees.

 

The cherry blossom festival takes place every year starting in April on the southern island of Kyushu, moving northwards, and ending in mid-May in Hokkaido. During the entire period, festivals are organized, and performances, songs, dances, and fireworks are staged in all Japanese cities overwhelmed by the enchanting “pink waterfalls.”

If you want to capture a festive image of Japan, perhaps using one of the many free apps or a smartphone with excellent image resolution, all you have to do is fly to the Land of the Rising Sun, and by booking your flight with an American Express credit card, you can travel with complete peace of mind thanks to insurance that will protect you against any travel accidents, both in Italy and abroad.

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