Latest Hanami ideas

“Hanami” is a popular pastime in Japan – it translates to “flower viewing” and is specifically used during the cherry blossom season.  

Hanami has evolved a lot over the past two years. Here are some of the latest hanami ideas that have emerged! We hope that, despite the various travel restrictions, you will not miss the cherry blossoms and you will feel the energy of spring in your heart.

Indoor Hanami

If you can't make it to hanami in person, don't give up! There’s an alternative – enjoy cherry blossoms projected on a screen!

Set up a projector in your office’s conference room, showing larger-than-life cherry blossom images. You can turn this room into the perfect cherry-blossom viewing spot. 

Make the conference room an intimate spot for indoor hanami this year! 

Instagrammable Hanami

If you are lucky enough to go out and see the cherry blossoms this year, how about turning it into a photo session so that others can also enjoy these stunning flowers?

When you’re out, find the most Instagrammable places for hanami – then, shoot and share! You will have a memorable experience and come away with breathtaking photos.  

Online Hanami

Why not enjoy virtual hanami with friends who live in different areas? There are several websites showing the best hanami spots – find them online and enjoy them with people from all over the world.  It has never been more possible to enjoy cherry blossoms in so many places at once! 

It's also fun to participate in professionally organized online hanami events. There are so many of these events happening, so search around! 

Don’t miss out on the beauty and wonder of hanami this spring!