The graduation ceremony has finished, and now it is NILS’s spring break.
The school is quiet, but even so, we can feel that the new semester is approaching.
Why is that?
　Around the NILS Ogori campus, various flowers have started to bloom. Among them, when cherry blossoms bloom, we feel that “spring has come.” This is because, in Japanese culture, cherry blossoms have long been considered a symbol of spring.https://www.maff.go.jp/j/pr/aff/2303/spe1_02.html
　Speaking of cherry blossoms, there are also famous spots in Ogori, but this time, I would like to introduce the cherry blossoms around the school.
　First, there are the cherry trees at Ohara Junior High School nearby. Some of them are quite large, and when they are in full bloom, they transform the surrounding atmosphere into a scene filled with spring.
　Next are two cherry trees along a street in a residential area. Even from a distance, these two trees are a delight to the eyes.
　Lastly, there are the cherry blossoms in a small park. They are, of course, beautiful when in full bloom, but they are also stunning when the season is coming to an end. At that time, the falling petals create a beautiful “cherry blossom blizzard.” Especially in the quiet morning, if you sit on a bench, you will be surrounded by petals gently falling one after another without a sound, making you feel as if you are in another world.
　When people think of cherry blossoms, many may imagine flower viewing or famous spots. However, when you come to Japan, please also enjoy cherry blossoms as a part of everyday Japanese culture.