A century after Collingwood Cherry Ingram helped preserve Japan's cherry trees, a new initiative inspired by him and Masatoshi Asari aims to plant sakura in Ukraine and support war victims through humanitarian aid. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/01/japan/sakura-diplomacy-in-three-wars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #collingwoodingram #masatoshiasari #nicholasmellor #hokkaido #belgium #ukraine #uk #us #worldwari #worldwarii #someiyoshino #taihaku #matsumae #sakura #cherrytrees
‘Sakura diplomacy’: One tree, two men, three wars

Using cherry blossoms to salve war wounds is as important today as in 1926.

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Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/19/japan/tokyo-cherry-blossom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #someiyoshino #yasukunishrine
Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins

The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.

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Good morning 🌞 おはようございます

How are you feeling this #MondayMood?
The #SomeiYoshino cherry blossoms are almost in bloom. 🌸
Aside from admiring the flowers, you can also use the pruned branches for natural dyeing.

It's amazing how these cut branches can create a pale pink color, just like the blossoms themselves.

 
#月曜日の気分 はいかがですか?
そろそろ #ソメイヨシノ が開花して、お花見どきが始まりそうです🌸 桜は花を見るだけでなく、剪定した枝は染め物の材料です

切落した枝から出たとは思えないほど花と同じ淡いピンク色の染め物になります
#aiart #GPT4o #桜染め

いつでもできる!桜染め|高崎市染料植物園
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いつでもできる!桜染め(高崎市染料植物園)

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