‘Cherry Trees’ – Japanology Plus (NHK World Program), Time-sensitive – VOD available only until 31-MAR-18 – JST

Springtime in Japan means cherry trees in brief, yet glorious bloom, before their petals fall like confetti on the breeze. This yearly occurrence strikes a deep chord in the Japanese soul.

Our expert guest this time is Toemon Sano, whom host Peter Barakan remembers as “delightfully outspoken and funny”, and whose family owns and maintains a forest with over 150 varieties of cherry tree.

In Plus One, learn how to hold your own blossom-viewing picnic.

The video can be accessed at the NHK World TV VOD (Video On Demand) site at this link:

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/japanologyplus/2032005/

Note: This video is only available until March 31, 2018 (JST)