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The beauty of Japan 07外师2班 林链洁 2007064144104 Natural history Cherry Blossoms were first found in many Asian states including Japan, Korea, China, and India. Japan has a widest variety of cherry blossoms (sakura); well over 200 varieties can be found there. Symbolism Clouds blooming en masse , ephemeral nature of life Mortality extreme beauty and quick death the intensity and ephemerality of life utilities in art ,one popular folk song Fortune and love kimono, stationery, and dishware. varieties Somei Yoshino the most popular,white Winter sakura bloosm in witer,pink Yaezakura large Weeping cherry bloosms like a willow,pink Somei Yoshino Winter sakura yaezakura weeping cherry Culinary use Cherry blossoms and leaves are both edible (可食用的）. Salt-pickled blossoms in hot water is called sakurayu and drunk at festive events like weddings. Leaves, mostly Oshima cherry because of the softness, are also pickled in salted water and used for sakuramochi. sakurayu sakuramochi Flower viewing Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan March 15 Flower viewing in different cities Tokyo Osaka Nara (东京） （大阪） （奈良） Bushido General definition Bushido ,meaning “Way of the Warrior”, is a Japanese code of conduct and a way of the samurai’s （武士）life. It originates from the samurai moral code and stresses frugality(节约）, loyalty（忠诚）, martial（军人的） arts mastery, and honor to death. Seven virtues of Bushido The Bushido code is typified by seven virtues: Rectitude (義) Courage (勇 ) Benevolence (仁 ) Respect (礼 ) Honesty ( 信 ) Honor (誉 ) Loyalty (忠 ) Paunch suicide Paunch is the typical way of suicide among the samurais. Paunch suicide Paunch suicide was originated in the 12th Century with the development of the warrior class. Paunch suicide Reasons of paunch suicide loyalty Reputation Courage Company Logo * LOGO Sakura Natural history 1 Sym