The Modern Tradition of Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan
  • 1. What is the significance of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture?
A) Symbol of beauty and impermanence
B) Symbol of eternal life
C) Symbol of strength and power
D) Harvest time
  • 2. What do people do during Hanami in Japan?
A) Skiing in the mountains
B) Plant new trees
C) Visit ancient temples
D) Picnics under blooming cherry trees
  • 3. Which Japanese city is famous for its Hanami festivals?
A) Sapporo
B) Osaka
C) Kyoto
D) Tokyo
  • 4. What does the practice of Hanami date back to in Japan?
A) 12th century
B) 8th century
C) 5th century
D) 17th century
  • 5. What type of poem is often composed during Hanami?
A) Limerick
B) Epic poetry
C) Sonnet
D) Haiku
  • 6. What does the term 'Hanami' literally mean in Japanese?
A) Morning meditation
B) Waterfall exploration
C) Flower viewing
D) Moonlit dance
  • 7. What is the traditional beverage consumed during Hanami?
A) Green tea
B) Beer
C) Sake
D) Orange juice
  • 8. What is the name for the act of admiring the beauty of cherry blossoms?
A) Ikebana
B) Kintsugi
C) Hanami
D) Zen
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