{"id":631,"date":"2018-08-28T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/cherry-blossom-japan\/"},"modified":"2018-08-28T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T15:00:00","slug":"cherry-blossom-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/cherry-blossom-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Blossom Season in Japan and What We Can Learn From It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2>How returning to Japan for cherry&nbsp;blossom season reminded one chef to live in the moment.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ken Nakano, Executive Chef of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/vancouver\/shangrila\/dining\/restaurants\/market-by-jean-georges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Market by Jean-Georges<\/a> at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/vancouver\/shangrila\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver<\/a> recently travelled back home to Japan to celebrate his mother\u2019s 80th birthday and embrace Hanami (or cherry blossom viewing) season. Tokyo Flytographer Waki followed him around as he embraced the flavours of the season at the markets and took in the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Here, he chats about the significance of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48548\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/4-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48550\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48549\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48551\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/9-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48553\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4><strong>What does the Sakura season mean to you? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Sakura season is so short, it symbolizes the impermanence of life and relates to the Japanese philosophy of \u201cmono no aware.\u201d This time of year is a reminder to be more introspective and appreciate what we have in the moment.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/7-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48554\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/8-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48555\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4><strong>What\u2019s your favourite memory of the season? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking along the many blossoming tree-lined streets and parks in <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver<\/a>. We also had many picnics with my extended family to enjoy the traditional foods made by my mother and aunts. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48556\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4><strong>What was it like experiencing the season with your family during your recent trip to Japan?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is truly magical for us to all be here in Japan during Hanami season. We had the opportunity to visit my grandmother\u2019s peaceful mikan orange farm in Wakayama, travelled to Osaka, Hiroshima, and <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyoto<\/a>, and then finished with the crazy hustle and bustle of Tokyo. While it was a lot of ground to cover, we were able to experience Hanami in several cities and truly appreciate how everyone celebrates this cycle of nature. I left Japan with a greater appreciation for nature, a stronger connection to our heritage, and a deep family bond.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/13-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48558\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48557\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4><strong>Are there any major differences in the way Sakura season is celebrated in Japan versus how it\u2019s marked here in Vancouver? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appreciation for \u201cmono no aware\u201d \u2014 the pathos of things \u2014 is far greater in Japan. The entire country celebrates the impermanence that this fleeting floral beauty symbolizes, and everyone takes this time of year to reflect and appreciate the pathos of things.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/12-cherry-blossom-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-48559\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-tokyo-meet-waki\">Flytographer Waki in Tokyo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4><strong>How, if at all, did your trip inspire you upon your return to Vancouver?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan, as a nation, shares a collective pride and dedication for tradition; it\u2019s ingrained in Japanese culture and never ceases to inspire me. I will continue to lead my team with this spirit and will strive to achieve this level of appreciation, humility, and consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking for more on Japan? 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