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The Traveller's Lexicon: hanami
A Japanese word for sitting under the blossoms.
Hanami (花見; roughly “hah-nah-mee”) means flower viewing, and in practice usually the custom of gathering under cherry trees in spring to eat, drink and enjoy the blossom with friends and family.
It is a good word for a month of blossoms. As with any custom, it is best experienced politely: leave no litter and give other people room.
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