Japans Sakura: Symbolism Explained (Cherry Blossoms) Sakura (桜 or さくら) is the Japanese word for cherry blossom trees and their blossoms – a special flower which symbolizes the spring, the beauty of nature, the renewal, and the ephemeral nature of life
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) in Japan The cherry blossom (桜, sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a prominent position in Japanese culture