SAKURA, JAPAN SYMBOL Cherry Blossom, Sakura Japanese is the flower symbol of Japan The symbolism is so intense that people love and respect as the flag or the national anthem.
THE LEGEND Legend has it that comes from Sakura Princess Konohana Sakuya Hime fell from the sky near Mount Fuji and would have made this beautiful flower. He also believes that originated in rice cultivation. Part KURA means deposit remained rice, a staple of the Japanese regarded blessing.