Sakura, the symbolic flower of Japan

Meguro, is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan that was founded back in March 1947.  The name “Meguro” means “black eyes” that was derived from the statue Meguro Fudo.  There were five statues strategically placed on the outskirts of Edo in the early seventeenth century to provide welfare and protection and one of them was the statue Meguro Fudo which had black eyes.

The Meguro river, which spans 7.82 km and passes through Setagaya, and Shinagawa, during spring it becomes a well known attraction site as the people from all around the world come to see the cherry blossoms bloom. A little known fact about the cherry blossoms, known as “Sakura” in Japanese, these flowers are considered as Japan’s national flower. These flowers signify more than just the coming of spring but also stand for renewal and hope for the Japanese people.  The flowers also signify the friendship between Japan and the US.  Cherry blossoms are also a prevalent symbol in “Irezumi”, or the traditional art of Japanese tattoo. With that said, these flowers are more than just for attractions or sightseeing but rather are embedded throughout Japanese history and culture.

The Japanese have a century-old tradition of flower viewing which is known as “Hanami”. The tradition originally started with emperors and members of the Imperial Palace picnicking beneath cherry blossom trees.  This tradition becomes more spectacular and colorful at night as the Japanese people hang paper lanterns on the cherry blossom trees. These late-night picnics are known as “Yozakura”.  Meguro is a place vibrant with colors, tradition, history and culture.

Come for the flowers, stay for the rich history and culture.

Meguro is a place rich of Japanese history and culture adorned by these beautiful flowers and lovely people.  What is stopping you from staying at a place like this?  Make sure to plan your next stay at Meguro, with KaguAruoo!

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