March 12, 2026

Tamanawa-zakura (Prunus x yedoensis 'Tamanawa-zakura') flowers: Ofuna Flower Center (Kamakura)

Tamanawa-zakura (Prunus x yedoensis 'Tamanawa-zakura') flowers: Ofuna Flower Center

Ume flowers quietly herald the end of long winter and the inconspicuous arrival of early spring, while Sakura flowers impress the upsurge of spring and the vibrant renewal of life. Spring is the spirited season refreshing every living thing with vitality, awakening it from its dormancy and ushering in a lively time of regeneration and regrowth.

I heartily welcome the fickle arrival of long-awaited spring winds. But I worry that its capricious nature might cause the newly-bloomed spring flowers to scatter prematurely. The spring weather is unpredictable, with wild fluctuations in temperature and sudden gusts of wind and rain showers.

Just as the various creatures that have eagerly awaited the auspicious spring winds, enduring the winter cold and hunger, I am watching anxiously the shifting passage of this beautiful season.


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