Cherry Blossom Quiz

Cherry blossoms are one of the quintessential symbols of Japan. The sakura season in Spring is not only a beautiful spectacle to behold, but also reminds us of our connection to the seasons and the transience of all things. It’s also party time, with hanami blossom viewing parties held from the the isles of Okinawa to the tip top of Hokkaido. How much do you know about all things cherry blossom? This ten question quiz will test your knowledge!

There are around 600 officially recognized variety of cherry tree in Japan. Whilst 80% of the sakura seen in Japan is ‘Somei Yoshino’, there are many wild varieties that thrive and bloom in different ways.