You know Spring is here when you see cherry blossoms or Sakura (cherry trees) in full bloom. A friend of mine Hannah, currently living in Namwon, Korea, sent me an email of her recent activities and told me she has seen these amazing flowers for her first time. These short lived flowers are so beautiful, the Japanese culture eagerly anticipate the arrival of these flowers at their best every year, but there was no media build-up this year for the annual celebrations. What happened on the 11th March has been a shock to the world, the traditional cherry blossom celebrations aren't so important - to rebuild the country, heal fragile souls and damaged spirits is this year's wish.
Next year's blossom will hopefully be more magnificent accompanied by higher spirits.
