You can savour this awe-inspiring natural spectacle - regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of renewal and vitality - on cruises with Princess. Call in at a raft of ports and witness dazzling floral displays by beautiful and historic sites and also immerse yourself in Japanese culture on your ship. Alongside a variety of Western-flavoured cuisine and entertainment, you can also dine on sushi, admire Japanese art and take Japanese language classes on board. Futuristic, neon-laced malls and skyscrapers sit cheek-by-jowl with ancient and spiritual sites, such as the Meiji Shrine, near the bustling Shinjuku district.

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1, years ago, research shows. The season in the city of Kyoto peaked on 26 March, according to data collected by Osaka University. Increasingly early flowerings in recent decades are likely to be as a result of climate change, scientists say. The records from Kyoto go back to AD in imperial court documents and diaries.

Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Please enter a question. Green Tea - "Hime-zakura Princess Cherry : Using edible cherry leaves of "Oshima-zakura Prunus speciosa ," a specialty od Izu area, which are also used for Sakuramochi, Japanese confectionery covered with a cherry leaf. Using green tea "Saemidori" We picked the leaves of "Oshima-zakura" and rubbed them with the raw tea leaves which have good water color and deep taste.

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