Festivals are often based around one event, with food
stalls, entertainment, and carnival games to keep people entertained. Some are
based around temples or shrines, others hanabi (fireworks).
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Japan celebrates the entire season of the cherry blossoms.
There are festivals in nearly every region of Japan, food is available or a
park may be decorated with lanterns.
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Various flower festivals are held at Shinto shrines during
the month of April. Excursions and picnics for enjoying flowers, particularly
cherry blossoms, as well as many drinking parties often to be seen in and
around auspicious parks and buildings.
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The traditional flower of Japan is the cherry blossom being
a symbol from the Edo period symbolizing the Samurai culture.
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In some places flower viewing parties are held, this is one
of the most popular events during spring. The subject of flower viewing has
long held an important place in literature, dance and the fine arts.
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Ikebana (flower arrangement) is also a popular part of
Japanese culture and is practiced by many people. Some things people do during
this event are: games, folk songs, folk dance, flower displays, rides, parades,
concerts, kimono shows, booths with food and other things, beauty pageant, and
religious ceremonies. Many families go out during weekends to see the cherry
blossoms, and participate in the many festivals and activities.
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