Branches Quote by Cathy Davidson

The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility…

— Homaro Cantu

“In Japanese culture, the significance of the cherry blossom tree dates back hundreds of years. The cherry blossom represents the fragility and magnificence of…

— L.J. Shen

Ah, if in this world there were no such thing as cherry blossoms, perhaps then in springtime our hearts would be at peace.

— Ariwara no Narihira

And when you come back to Japan next summer, let's have that date or whatever you want to call it. We can go to…

— Haruki Murakami

As the Japanese family gets more and more atomized, grandparents don't live with the nuclear family, so parents of children can't consult with their…

— Hirokazu Kore-eda

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - one of Tokyo's oldest Japanese gardens, and one of the best spots for viewing the cherry blossoms.

— Peter Marino

I want to do to you what spring does with the cherry trees.

— Pablo Neruda

In Japan, you can learn how to make a bunch of flowers. This is an art. Tea ceremony, it's an art.

— Carine Roitfeld

The only reason I even learned Japanese was to figure out what my parents were getting me for Christmas.

— Tamlyn Tomita

Break open A cherry tree And there are no flowers; But the spring breeze Brings forth myriad blossoms.

— Anonymous

All the year round there is spring, all through life is youth; there is always something which may flower.

— Karel Capek

I often stay in Tokyo's Daikanyama neighbourhood. You can go for a peaceful morning run along the Meguro river, and it is particularly incredible…

— Joe Gebbia