Jugetsudo celebrates Hanami

Enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms

A true ode to nature awakening after this long period of seclusion, it is time to reconnect with the first sensations of spring by welcoming Hanami, synonymous with blossoming in Japan.

Jugetsudo invites you to celebrate this custom so dear to the hearts of all those who fall under the spell of the sakura flower, emblem of Japan.

What is "Hanami"?

HanamiThis Japanese tradition of admiring the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms embodies the very essence of spring and carries profound cultural significance, symbolizing renewal, the fleeting nature of life, and community celebration.

THE Sakura Zensen (桜前線) is a word that refers to the progression of the cherry blossom front across Japan. As the Japanese archipelago stretches from north to south, the sakura blooming period varies considerably depending on the region and climate.

For example, in the southernmost regions, such as OkinawaThe cherry trees begin to bloom as early as early January, while to the north, on the island of HokkaidoFlowering only occursin May.

That is why the Japanese are closely following the Sakura Zensen, which is regularly announced by meteorologists. This information allows them to know When And Or The cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in their region, so enjoy this ephemeral spectacle and celebrate the hanami (花見), the tradition of admiring cherry blossoms.

Here are the forecasts for cherry blossom season in 2026. You can see that there is a one-month difference between Tokyo and Sapporo.

Tea selection & handicrafts

To discover

Sakuramochi de Shiraishi Manabu

THE sakuramochi is a traditional Japanese pastry that evokes spring. It consists of a thin, pink-colored pastry encasing a sweet red bean paste filling (ankoThe whole thing is delicately wrapped in a cherry leaf marinated in salt.

This pastry is prepared by M. Shiraishi Manabu.

Available in store

TOMO Cherry Blossom and Grapefruit Pound Cake

Available in store

Our shop window in bloom

A collaboration with artist Aya Muramatsu to create the spring décor for the Jugetsudo boutique. You can admire the cherry blossoms in our shop.

To discover

Sencha Organic Cherry Tree

Green tea blend sencha Japanese organic product with freeze-dried cherry blossom petals.
THE sencha Cherry blossom tea is a tea whose fragility can be moving.

To discover