Sakura

de Seiichi Tabata

Cherry blossoms were an important symbol during the rise of Japanese nationalism. This picture book recounts a child's experiences during the war and finally after a very long time a reconciliation with a cherry tree who felt the blame for all the tragedies experienced in its name Cherry blossoms were an important symbol during the rise of Japanese nationalism. This picture book recounts a child's experiences during the war and finally after a very long time a reconciliation with a cherry tree who felt the blame for all the tragedies experienced in its name.