In Noh there are many things that are significant and have deeper meanings. For example, the simple way they walk, sing and move mean something more. During the presentation of a Noh work I noticed something beautiful in the work I had chosen. Spring was mentioned a lot, she had a lot of cameos in the show. In Yuya the entire backstory of the play is discussions about going to see cherry blossoms. Spring in Japan means much more than just a season. It means new life and new beginnings, a way for the family to reunite and start over. So while taking this course, I really picked up on the seasonal aspect of Noh, whether it's spring, autumn, summer or winter. Each setting gave a new sense of how people reacted, and that's true in real life too. So in this essay, although spring will be the main topic, I will discuss all the seasons and their meaning in Japanese culture, with some symbolic things and also Noh examples. Spring also known as haru is the first of the four seasons in Japan, from March to May. The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture dates back hundreds of years. In their country the cherry blossom represents the simplicity and beauty of life. It just goes to show that even though life is wonderful and beautiful sometimes, it can also be very short and always remember that we only have so much time. When cherry trees bloom for a short time each year, they show this very well since they are so beautiful but only last a certain period. So when Japanese people gather to see cherry blossom trees, they think not only of the flowers themselves, but also of the broader meaning and deep cultural tradition at the heart of the card. ...yes, in Japanese culture the seasons have more meaning than a simple cycle. I enjoyed researching the traditions and symbolic meanings of all the seasons. The meaning of the cherry blossom for me is not just a cherry blossom. It represents Japanese culture to have a special meaning for everything, no thing is not appreciated and not represented by a deeper meaning. There are many other aspects of Japanese culture that don't just stop at Noh or the seasons. Japan is a country that is based on respect and honor, not just for the people. This country has respect for life and the world we live in. This is just a small part of why I respect Japanese culture so much. In this essay I have discussed all the seasons and their meaning in Japanese culture, with some symbolic Noh things and examples and what they mean.
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