Meaning of Cherry Blossom Tattoos

Of Asian origin, the cherry blossom (sakura) is a national symbol of Japan, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The beginning of its blooming starts a period of great festivals to contemplate its beauty in the landscape.

The birth of the flowers precedes the rice harvest in Japan, and for this reason the Japanese believe that an abundance of flowers indicates success in food production. In Japan, rice is very important to society, with a sense of divine gift.

The flower symbolizes love, happiness, renewal, hope, feminine beauty, and spirituality, and according to the culture, it can have other symbolisms:

In Chinese culture, it is a symbol of love. The country has a huge amount of trees, and just like Japan, it also has contemplation festivals.

In India, it is a tree sacred and symbolizes prosperity. It is believed that those who have one at home will lack nothing.

In Japan, since its flower has a very rapid existence, it symbolizes the ephemerality and fragility of life associated with the samuraiwho had as their motto to live the present without fear. It is a reminder that our life is fleeting and we have to enjoy each moment as if it were our last.