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The cherry tree inspired an ambivalent symbolism In Japan it represents the bliss and impermanence of life, while the cherry alludes to the samurai ready to sacrifice himself Its flowers, called sakura, recall purity and renewal Even today, a tea with cherry blossoms is prepared on the day of the wedding and given to the bride and groom as aDuring the magnificent bloom, few activities are as pleasurable as simply opening the windows and letting the scent of cherry blossoms fill the room Picking a couple of blooms off the tree and bringing them inside will also give any home that sweet fragrance, along with adding a splash of color!Cherry blossoms exist all over Japan, from towns and villages in rural areas like San'in and the Japanese Alps, to huge cities like Tokyo and Osaka While the majority of cherry blossoms in Japan are of the iconic somei yoshino variety, other species exist, including more brightly colored ones in Okinawa, and the picturesque shiderazakura , or "weepin