
March
Spring is coming—get ready for cherry blossoms!
March marks the transition from winter to spring. 🌸 As temperatures rise, plum blossoms and early-blooming cherry trees bring color to the landscape. It’s also a time of important events, such as graduation ceremonies and Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day), symbolizing new beginnings.
Spring is coming—get ready for cherry blossoms!
Japan and the Arrival of Spring
A season of renewal. 🌿 March welcomes the bloom of plum blossoms, followed by the early emergence of cherry blossoms. The soft colors and delicate fragrance signal the arrival of spring, bringing life back to Japan’s gardens, temples, and parks.

Japan and Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)
A celebration for girls. 🎎 On March 3rd, Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) is celebrated by displaying elegant hina dolls and decorating with peach blossoms. Families pray for the health and happiness of young girls while enjoying festive foods like chirashizushi, hina arare (sweet rice crackers), and shirozake (sweet rice wine).

Japan and Graduation Ceremonies
A time of farewells and new beginnings. 🎓 March is graduation season in Japan, with emotional ceremonies marking the end of school life. Under the blooming cherry trees, students bid farewell to their classmates and teachers, ready to take their next steps in life.

Japan and Spring Foods
A taste of spring. 🍡 March brings seasonal delicacies like sakura mochi (sweet rice cakes wrapped in cherry leaves) and fresh spring vegetables such as fukinotou (butterbur sprouts) and takenoko (bamboo shoots). These flavors capture the essence of Japan’s springtime.
