The Japanese cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan and is by far the most popular. These flowers can be enjoyed and admired during spring, and there's even a cherry blossom festival during this time that takes place in cherry blossom gardens all over Japan.
The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, is Japan's national flower, and it represents hope and renewal. Since cherry trees only bloom for a short period in the spring, the beauty of the flowers also symbolizes the fleeting nature of life.
Peony. Also known as the 'King of Flowers', the peony is a Japanese flower that is used as a symbol of good fortune, bravery, and honour.
In Japan, the chrysanthemum is recognized as the national flower because it is the Imperial Emblem of Japan.
Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity.
Tiger Lily (オニユリ)
The Tiger Lily's scientific name is Lilium lancifolium. They are the endemic species in Japan, Korea, China, and Vietnam. The Tiger Lily can be seen in the plains and small mountains around Hokkaido to Kyushu. The bright orange flower grows up to 1 to 2 m. It blooms during July to August.
Bijin (美人) is a Japanese term which literally means "a beautiful person" and is synonymous with bijo (美女, "beautiful woman"). Girls are usually called bishōjo (美少女), while men are known as bidanshi (美男子) and boys are bishōnen (美少年).
Since the Heian Period, the cherry blossom has been revered by the Japanese and closely associated with its philosophy of mono no aware. The flower's brief blooming time and the fragility of the blossom has always been linked to an association with the transience of life and an appreciation for fleeting beauty.
Hana. Another great option for a Japanese American girls' name, Hana is pronounced just like the biblical name Hannah. In Japanese kanji, it means “flower.”
Middlemist's Red (Middlemist Camellia): Only Two Samples Of This Flower Exist In The World. The Middlemist Red is one of the rarest and most beautiful flowers in the world; so much so, that only two of its samples exist today.
The Japanese rose, Easter rose, or Kerria japonica is a deciduous shrub recognizable by its sunny golden-yellow flowers. Although not exactly a rose as we may know them, this beautiful plant is a member of the Rosaceae family.
かわいい (kawaii) — Cute
Though it actually means “cute,” it is also a pretty cute word to say as well.
Using the Kanji Character Ai
Writing love in Japanese is represented as the kanji symbol 愛 which means love and affection.
Among our best-loved symbols are the Australian National flag featuring the stars of the Southern Cross, the Union Jack and Commonwealth or Federation Star; our floral emblem, the fragrant golden wattle; the celebratory national colours of green and gold and our vibrant gemstone, the Australian opal.
Aussies such as Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman, singing and acting legend Olivia Newton-John and actor, singer, dancer and all-round good guy Hugh Jackman have long been household names worldwide for their talent, abilities and that affable, down-to-earth quality that comes from growing up down under.
Higanbana - The Flower of the Dead.
Wisteria floribunda, common name Japanese wisteria (藤, fuji), is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Japan. (Wisteriopsis japonica, synonym Wisteria japonica, is a different species.) Growing to 9 m (30 ft), Wisteria floribunda is a woody, deciduous twining climber.