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There are also important links with the Samurai period in Japanese history, and the flowers appear on many objects of the time, such as Kimonos, sliding doors and screens. Even in modern day Japan, the symbol is used widely on consumer goods including clothing and pottery. Cherry blossoms were painted on the sides of Japanese aircraft during the second world war, before they embarked on suicide missions. Again they would symbolize the fleeting nature of life. The Japanese also believed that the souls of their air crews lost in battle would be reincarnated as cherry blossoms, and Japanese colonialists often planted them to symbolize the territory becoming part of Japan. In more modern days the Japanese have donated gifts of these trees as tokens of friendship and cooperation. In 1912 Japan gave the United States three thousand cherry blossom trees which were planted in Sakura Park in Manhattan, and which even to this day, produce a spectacular bloom every year. The decision to have a tattoo is an intensely personal decision due to its permanent nature and the difficulty of having it removed in the future. If you are going to make a decision to adorn your body in this way, I hope that when you come to choose the design for your tattoo, that you now have a better understanding of its symbolism and that you are able to make a more informed choice in selecting an appropriate tattoo to convey your personality and outlook on life. If you are considering getting a cherry blossoms tattoo or perhaps another style, and would like more information, go to: http://favouritewomenstattoos.blogspot.com/ Paul Graham Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=P._Graham |