Cherry Blossom Festival - Okinawa

The beauty of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Okinawa Japan goes beyond the hundreds of budding trees that wind up the path of 700 stone steps leading to the Nago Castle site. The festival itself has many highlights including delicious food, games, rides, parades, folk music, concerts, folk dancers, flower displays, kimono shows, religious ceremonies and a beauty pageant.

During the early months of the year, the Japanese countryside is lined with these exquisite trees, and the people of Japan pridefully celebrate their beauty with this annual festival.

Links

• Website: http://gojapan.about.com/cs/cherryblossoms/a/sakurafestival.htm