Sakura

It's too sad not to be able to enjoy Sakura blossom this spring.
It has all gone. Sakura only bloom in two weeks,

Japanese love Sakura because it's symbol of the season for farewell and new encounter with something new. (You know, most of the official thing will start from April and end in March, such as school, fiscal year etc.)

There are many songs for Sakura.
Here is my favorite.



Lyrics say
Sakura, Sakura, Now it's in full bloom, knowing that the fate is to fall off in a moment.
Good-bye my friend, It's time for farewell now, having eternal aspiration in mind.

==aspiration may be substituted by love, friendship, etc.

'Omoi' is so vague to be tranlated.

Sakura -graduation

It's getting warmer and warmer these days, and TV news says that Sakura in Kyshu area already bloomed. Probably, Sakura in Kanto area will bloom soon. It is expected that the best time to see cheery blossom this year will be from next week.

That means it's time to graduate from school in Japan. Sakura represents the season for graduation; departure, leave from someone you spent so many times with, and encounter someone new.

There are a lot of Sakura songs.
Here are most favorite Sakura songs;

No.1. Sakura; by Kobukuro
They are boy duet. Their voices and harmony are beautiful.

No.2 Sakura; by Naotaro Moriyama
He is a solo singer. His voice is also clear and sweet.

No.3 Sakura; by Ketsumeishi
This is not my choice. But this is popular as well.

No.4 Sakura color: by Angela Aki
She sings about her days in Washington D.C. Lyrics are about Tidal Basin.