Sakura and Banners

Sakura and Banners Stock Photo
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Contributor:

John Lander / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

A6MA7M

File size:

56.1 MB (3.6 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3617 x 5426 px | 30.6 x 45.9 cm | 12.1 x 18.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

2007

Location:

Kawasaki, Japan

More information:

Sakura or Cherry Blossom is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. Cherry fruit, known as sakuranbo, come from a different species of tree. Sakura, a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art.