Japan is known for its beautiful nature, and one of the best ways to experience it is through the flowers that bloom across the country in every season. From the soft pink cherry blossoms of spring to the fiery red spider lilies of autumn, flowers play a special role in Japanese life and culture.
Let’s take a journey through the year and explore the seasonal flowers that color Japan from spring to winter.
To begin with, flowers bloom earlier in the west and later toward the east.
Take cherry blossoms, for example, which bloom from late March to late April. In Okinawa, they start blooming in late January, and in Hokkaido, they start blooming in May.
So please refer to Kanto in the following text.
Due to the length of the text, it will be divided into Part I and Part II.
Part 1 will feature spring and summer.
Index
Spring “March – May”: A Season of New Beginnings
Spring in Japan is full of color and fresh scents. It’s the time when nature wakes up and people gather to enjoy the warm sunshine and beautiful flowers.
Cherry Blossom “Sakura“
Blooming season: From late March to early April
Popular spots: Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hirosaki
The most famous flower in Japan. Sakura symbolizes beauty and the fleeting nature of life.
Plum Blossom “Ume“
Blooming season: From February to March
Ume blossoms come earlier than cherry blossoms and have a sweet fragrance. They’re often seen in shrines and gardens.
Rapeseed Flower “Nanohana”
Blooming season: From March to April
These bright yellow flowers bloom in fields. They add a sunny contrast to the spring landscape.
Tulip
Blooming season: From April to May
Popular spots: Toyama and Chiba
Parks and flower festivals display colorful tulip gardens.
Wisteria “Fuji”
Blooming season: From mid-April to mid-May
Popular spots: Ashikaga Flower Park, Kawachi Fujien, and Yakugo-ji Temple
Wisteria is a climbing plant with long, cascading clusters of purple, pink, white, or blue flowers. The way these delicate blossoms hang down like chandeliers creates a dreamy, fairytale-like atmosphere. In Japanese culture, fuji represents elegance, longevity, and quiet beauty
Summer “June – August”: Bright Colors and Lush Scenery
Japanese summer is hot and humid, but also full of life. Flowers bloom under the strong sun and during the rainy season, offering beautiful and refreshing views.
Hydrangea “Ajisai“
Blooming season: June
Popular spots: Kamakura and Kyoto
Hydrangeas are often seen in temple gardens and shrines. Their colors change depending on the soil—blue, purple, or pink.
Sunflower “Himawari“
Blooming season: From July to August
Popular spots: Hokkaido and Kanagawa
A symbol of summer. These tall, cheerful flowers bloom.
Lotus “Hasu“
Blooming season: From July to August
Lotus flowers bloom in ponds and temple gardens in the early morning. They are deeply connected to Buddhist culture and spirituality.
Morning Glory “Asagao“
Blooming season: From Late July to September
A classic summer flower in Japan, often grown by children at school. These delicate blue and purple flowers bloom in the early morning.
Conclusion
Spring is the season of budding and there are many varieties. The variety of flowers decreases through fall and winter.
Let’s go to fall and winter in the next part.
P.S.
Japan is full of seasonal flowers.
They can be found in parks and gardens, at the edge of passing roads, and all over the mountains.
In Japan, people sometimes gather to view cherry blossoms (or rather, for an excuse to drink XD).
Perhaps flowers connect people to each other.
またね(Matane)!
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