Considering how Japanese culture has been influenced by seasons, it is not surprising that cherry blossoms, the ubiquitous symbol of Japanese spring, holds an important place. The blossoming of these pleasing pink flowers is tracked closely by news and radio networks, as it starts from the warmer southern regions to the north of Japan during the months of March and April.
I remember how during my tea ceremony classes, Sensei used to serve Sakura- mochi which is a type of wagashi (Japanese sweet). It is a pink mochi (rice cake) with red bean paste and wrapped in a sakura leaf. Sakura means cherry blossoms in Japanese.
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