On April 6th, 2024, Lauren-san from Arigato Travel, hosted a Virtual Hanami Viewing from Tokyo Yanaka. (Click here to download Arigato Travel's current green tea related experiences)
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What is Hanami?
Hanami (花見) is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, known as sakura. During spring, people gather under blooming cherry trees to enjoy picnics, socialize, and appreciate the blossoms, symbolizing the beauty and fleeting nature of life. This practice is celebrated across Japan and is a significant cultural event each year.
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Here are some images from the event. 
Isn't it beautiful? She walks through one of the best spots to view Sakura in Tokyo. 
Lauren-san explains the history and culture of Sakura and cherry blossom.
Does this symbol look familiar to you? Can you guess what it is? Find out in the reply video, where Lauren-san explains this.
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Kei Nishida
Author, CEO Dream of Japan
Certification: PMP, BS in Computer Science
Education: Western Washington University
Kei Nishida is a passionate Japanese green tea connoisseur, writer, and the founder and CEO of Japanese Green Tea Co., a Dream of Japan Company.
Driven by a deep desire to share the rich flavors of his homeland, he established the only company that sources premium tea grown in nutrient-rich sugarcane soil—earning multiple Global Tea Champion awards.
Expanding his mission of introducing Japan’s finest to the world, Kei pioneered the launch of the first-ever Sumiyaki charcoal-roasted coffee through Japanese Coffee Co. He also brought the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to the global market by making katana-style handmade knives—crafted by a renowned katana maker—available outside Japan for the first time through Japanese Knife Co.
Kei’s journey continues as he uncovers and shares Japan’s hidden treasures with the world.
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