用英语介绍西安旅游景点（通用20篇）

Hello, my name is Leo. Im from. Zhengxin school. As you can see I have a round face and the big eyes. I like music very much. In my spare time, I like take some reading and go shopping.

It can make me feel happy. I like chatting with others, because it can help me to know this world. I have lots of friends. All the things in the world are colorful. I love peace and I take proud of my motherland. Thank you!

您好，我的名字叫力欧，我来自正心学校，正如你看到的一样 ，我的脸很圆，眼睛也很大，我喜欢音乐。

空余时间我喜欢阅读和购物，这些都可以让很开心很愉快，我喜欢跟别人聊天，因为能帮助更了解这个世界，我有很多朋友，这个世界的东西都是多姿多彩的，我喜欢和平，我为我的祖国感到骄傲和自豪。

The Impact of the Internet on the Way People Communicate

Due to the wide use of computers and the development of Internet, more and more people like to chat on the Internet. We tend to pay more attention to electronic communication than to face-to-face contact.

As electronic communication is not limited by space, we can chat with others where there is Internet with our tools such as computers, mobile phones and pads. However, when we chat with others online, we cannot express our feelings fully. Just as the picture shows, the parents cannot touch or hug their child. We know that body language plays an important role in our

communication, but the electronic communication cannot do this. For example, when we are sad, we need more love and warmth, a real hug from our parents or friends can mean much more to us than just words through electronic communication.

Therefore, though electronic communication brings convenience to our life, I still don?t think the electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact.

My father is a very respectable man in the world.Although he is not tall and strong as any of the heroes described in the novels,not handsome as any of those stars of stage and screen, he is the greatest man in my eyes.As a worker in a steel factory, he worked hard for me and my mother in his whole life, none penny was spent for himself.

He would never buy drinks on street under the torrid noonday sun for saving money to buy me an ice-cream.

cheerful，open-minded,warm-hearted...all nice words I can put on my dear father.

you would have fun with him all day long during the talk with him.

He is a very easy-going man so thats why he has so many friends.To help anyone who ever or never helped us means a lot to him.

I love my dad as I love myself, i pray to God that He could let me be his daughter in my next life if there is...

I have a puppy, and its name is black, it has a black shiny hair, very nice. Its eyes like a large pepper seeds, tilted a curved tail, shake to shake, very fun.

One day, I went out shopping, the little black to the neighbors little sister strolling play, my father at home, if the little sister play tired, you can Give the little black to my father. In the afternoon, I came back, opened the door to see, suddenly stunned! TV open, black lying on the bed in the above sleep, the house a messy, the table on the book scattered, open the page is small Black ink treasure, fruit plate fruit has been bitten, the walls are blue dog paw prints. No! I shouted, toward the study. The door of the study cover, I pushed the door into, really did not I expected, my bottle of hero brand of expensive blue ink sprinkled a table, I saved money to buy 20 yuan copper sets of pen Fell to the ground, the pen tip has been bent. I feel very distressed, and quickly go up and clean up the mess. At this time, the living room came a little black screams, I look out, it was mother locked into the cage, and then with the help of the eyes looked at me, I white it: deserve it!

Black is very naughty. Grandmother 81-year-old birthday that day, our family with a small black to her home to play, to her home, met the sheep and the cow, the lair can be tempted, and it for a while to scratch the hoof, , Full garden everywhere run. We spent a great effort to clean the yard, so my mother and closed it for two months confined. I posted a note on the cage. Do not close the dog!

Black and we have been together for many years, has become an indispensable part of our family. Although he was naughty, but I still like it.

I am so glad that I have a chance to introduce my friend Tony and myself.

Tony, a 13- year- old boy, who comes from Canada, studies in Red Star Middle School. The reason why we become friends is that we have a lot in common. As for our appearance, we all have black hair and black eyes. When it comes to our size, he is taller than I. What’s more, he is helpful and independent, while I am more outgoing and hopeful. In addition, I want to thank him for helping with my history.In a word, I’m so happy that I have a friend like Tony. We will be friends forever!

Hello everyone！ My name is * * *, from Jiangsu * *. Very pleased to enter the academic atmosphere of the * * * * college. After all, for every student, public undergraduate is a dream that is worth working through. Today, it is becoming the youth of the post, dream of the stage, the struggle of the blue sky.

For this was rooted in the heart of the dream, we work hard, we fought in the busy high school life, we only know must strive to finish each paper, do well every quality inspection, in each examination room are outstanding. We dont even have time to ask ourselves if its going to be hard work.

Today, I finally arrived at * * * and came to the beautiful campus of the university. Actually, in March of this year, I stepped into this city with a long history for 4 times. However, the legend of the picturesque scenic spots: Dr. Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum, Mochou Lake, the Qinhuai River, Confucius temple, I never want to see. Those famous snacks, I did not want to have a try. I dont want to go shopping in those busy commercial centers in Xinjiekou.

Why? Because I am very clear, I came to * * *, the purpose is to participate in the art of radio and television director of the examination. I remember when I gave myself a chance to choose more, and in the confused eyes of my teachers and classmates, I often played the violin on my back, and took the south train at 4 in the morning.

What kind of day is that? While at the same time to course review, while also practicing the violin concerto butterfly, while reciting the historical geography textbooks, while also have time to read reviews, stories, practice commentary, prepared speech. Even with some basic drawings, I dare not relax. You may know: at Nanjing Arts Institute was next to a park, I took the examination room to see from the south, first, look at the list, and then to go to the provincial exam retest, located south Normal University, I dont know how many times through to a total of 8 times, this park? Or maybe the 10 time? But even today, I dont know what the name of that park is

When the Nanjing Arts Institute professional examination scores down, the provinces fifth results did not bring me joy. I am still in learning, in practice, a tiny bit are not slack. The teacher said, "you have got a good result in the cultural class. Why do you want to do art?" Students say: your violin level already by the China Conservatory of Music grade 8 examination, why practicing until late at night? I dont know how to answer. I just have to try and even try my best. In order to dream, in order to be able to enter the University hall.

Finally, my dream came true. I love art, but I love Chinese language and literature more. Although I gave up art, but art has shed sweat and no waste, because art is able to help us better understand the literature, literature and art combined with each other, a beautiful flower, bear the fruit of happiness.

I sincerely hope that with the help of teachers and students, I can bring my special skills in art field into full play in Chinese language and literature. We can have the opportunity to contribute to our professional development and the development of our school.

Thank you all!

Some of the most well-known sites in Xian are:The city is surrounded by a well-preserved City wall of Xian which was re-constructed in the 14th century during the early Ming Dynasty and was based on the inner imperial palace of Tang Dynasty.The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army are located 40 km to the east of the city centre,in the citys suburbs.The Bell Tower and Drum Tower,both are located at the citys central axis.The citys Muslim quarter,which is home to the Great Mosque of Xian.The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda are both spectacular towers and both are well over 1,000 years old and have survived great earthquakes.The former is next to a large square with the largest fountain in Asia which projects water high into the air,rising and falling in time to music during one of the daily performances (usually at noon and soon after sunset).They protected Buddhist writings in the past.The Stele Forest is famous for its numerous historic inscriptions and stoneworksThe Famen Temple and its towering pagoda located on the citys outskirtXi Ming TempleWolong Temple at Kaitong laneXingjiao Temple at Shaolin Yuan (where Xuanzangs Tomb lies)Jianfu TempleBlue Dragon TempleWangji TempleThe Banpo Neolithic village is located on the outskirt of the city properThe Qianling Mausoleum,one of the many Tang Dynasty era tombs located in XianThe Shaanxi History Museum has a large collection of artifacts both modern and ancient.Mount Hua is one of the most visited and steepest mountains in the countryMount Zhongnan (终南山)Mount TaibaiMount LiHuaqing Hot Springs (华清池),at the foot of Mt.Lishan,have a history of 6,000 years,the adjacent Huaqing Palace has a history of 3,000 years.Ranked among the Hundred Famous Gardens in China,it also has the status as a National Cultural Relic Protection Unit and a National Key Scenic Area.

[西安作文英语

From a middle class family, I was born in Hsin Ying, Tainan on October 10th, 1965. My father is a civil official at Tainan City Government. My mother is a house wife good at cooking. Although I am the only child of my parents, I am by no mans a spoiled one.() On the contrary, I have been expected to be a successful man with advanced education. I study hard at school. Besides texts knowledge, journalism is my favorite; whenever reading, my heart is filled with great joy and interesting.

“Being good is must; successful, however, is plus.” Father adopts the idea of his father. Especially in military service, I realized it more precisely. People said: Military service makes a boy to man, I agree that.

I realized the importance of English and began to study diligently when I was eighteen. I did not start in my early age, but I hope that I could pass the test of General English Proficiency Test. And this is my best wish at the moment.

My name is xxx from beautiful "jiangbei city"-liaocheng. Now study in hometown of Confucius-qufu normal university.

My personality stable, also do not break again cheerful. Good at making friends, make more friends.

My hobby is widespread: listen to music, photography, playing computer, of course, the most like or physical exercise, basketball, ping pong, football, and so on, this is why I choose the cause of professional sports.

Now in college, I want to in the university study hard, and actively participate in school activities and occasionally to do a part-time job.

As for the future, after four years I may continue my professional, use

professional knowledge to find work, perhaps I will choose my own business.In a word, I will use my hands and ability to create life without regret.

It’s my honor to introduce myself. My name is XXX, I am fromXXCountyXXProvince, December XXXX I was born in a poor family, and my parents are farmers, I love and respect them very much. We were delight with my becoming a fresh man in September 1997. Luckily, I was permitted to be a graduate student after 4 years colorful life on campus. I received my Bachelor degree2001 inXX Institute of Science and Technology, then a Master degree2004 inXX University of Science and Technology. For those 7 years my major was Die Design. Before I received my Master degree, I had done the subject of XXXXXXXXXXX. For the past 3 years, I have been inXXXXXXCollege, where I have been and still am a teacher. I teach students Machine Design etc. I have published more than 10 first-author papers.

That’s all, thanks!

Good morning，ladies and gentlements， Its my honor to be here today. My name is Ramos， I am from Southeast University. My major is Mechanical design. In the past three years， Im always the top ten students in my class. I have passed the CET4 and CET6 with a high scores and also won the first prize scholorship in 214. In the university Im not only studying hard and but also actively join a lot of activities. I once participated in the Model united nation and organized some useful activities like English Corner for students English learning. My life in university is very colorful and fruithful， it helps me gain knowledge and makes me become more communicative and cooperative through leaning and activities.

Whats more， I worked for Quanfeng Group as a intern overseascustomers quality engineer this summer. I learned a lot about quality control， quality assurance， quality standard like ISO and EU. Last but not least， I also learned al ot more from custmers and designing engineers.

You know the overseas cusomers quality engineer requires the person who have excellent communication skills and proficient English skills to work with our overseas customers and engineers. Although sometimes its hard to solve the disputes， but it really helps me to build up my communication skills ， capabilities and oral English.

​导语：小编最大的愿望就是看雪，第二个就是去哈尔滨看冰雕，你喜欢冰雕吗?下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀英语作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

AS This dragon-head event of Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival,the Ice Lantern Artistic Show is the earliest and largest one in the world. It has become a large-scale outdoor ice lantern show for the traditional activities of the Ice and Snow Festival of Harbin. The 28th Ice Lantern Artistic Show will still be he1d in Zhaolin Park this year. This session of ice and lantern snow shall take "Wonderful Garden 0n the Silk Road, and Ice and Snow on the North of the Great Wall" as its main theme. The show takes the great development of the west China as its topic, and presents the customs and long history and culture of the great northwest China to people. This ice lantern show will put emphasis on the products strategy and famous brand effect. Outstanting achievements will be obtained in cultural contents, technological application, artistic modeling, lighting effect, and mass participation. This ice lantern show will consist of 2O02 pieces 0f ice sculpture artistic works in 1O grand scenery zones. Totally 25,OOO cubic meters of ice will be used.

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作为哈尔滨国际冰雪节的龙头项目，冰灯艺术展是世界上最早、规模最大的一次。它已成为哈尔滨冰雪节传统活动的大型户外冰灯表演。第二十八冰灯艺术展今年仍在兆麟公园举行。这届冰灯以“美丽的花园在丝绸之路，与冰和雪在北方的长城”为主题。这个节目以中国西部大开发为主题，并提出了中国大西北的风情和悠久的历史和文化的人。冰灯展将注重产品战略和名牌效应。出血管的成就将在文化内涵、科技应用、艺术造型、灯光效果、群众参与。这冰灯展将包括2O02件0f冰雕艺术作品1大风景区。共25，OOO立方米的冰将被使用。

My name is Liyuanyuan.

Im a boy and I am 12 yeas old, there are 4 people in my family. My father is a Chemistry teacher. He teaches chemistry in Zhengxin senior high school. My mother is a Chinese teacher. She teaches Chinese in the university.

I have an elder brother; he is a junior middle school student and is preparing for the entrance exam. Im tall and I have a pair of big eyes. Now, I am in Grade 5, my study is not very good, but I like English, so my English is better than others. I like singing, drawing, playing basketball. I like to read English story books in my free time.

Sometimes I surf the Internet and download the English study materials. Because it also enlarges my vocabulary words. I think one day I can master English. Thank you.

我的名字叫黎圆圆，我是男孩，今年12岁，我们家有四口人，爸爸是一个化学老师，他在正心高中教化学，妈妈是个语文老师，她在大学里教书，我有一个哥哥，他是初中生，他准备参加入学考试，我很长的很高，眼睛很大，现在我已经五年级了，我学习不是非常好，但是我喜欢英语，所以我的英语比别的科目好，我喜欢唱歌、画画、打篮球，在空余的时间我喜欢读英语故事书，有时也会上网和并下载英语学习资料，因为这样可以增加我的词汇量，我想我会掌握好英语。

Teachers, students, everybody!

My name is ××, a little boy love reading.

I  have a pair of big eyes, high bridge of the nose, mouth, adults say cherry small mouth, I want to tube size, he still in my eyes, because I like reading the most. My eyes wet, is very good-looking, he is my the window to the soul, in order to protect him, I cant work, for example, when reading a book after I pay attention to the distance of eyes from the book and pay attention to rest in a timely manner. And my hair black, black, like a dark cloud. A mother said: lets hair is the same ah, you are black hair, I am black hair, your father is. Is a family ah. My hair is like eyes, swarthy. Mom and dad said: its nice of your hair. My hair is black and very hard, not only like my personality is straightforward. Im fine to identify, as long as see black hair, big eyes is me. Remember, dont have.

I am a love of making friends. Remember in first grade, wei classmate off an eraser, I helped him pick it up, since then, he would have regarded me as a friend. How, I love to make friends?

My specialty is: drawing and the violin. My ideal is: after be brought up as a painter or a famous violinist. Like me?

Thank you very much!

老师们,同学们,大家好!

我叫××。要想了解我,请往下看。

长着一双大大的眼睛,高鼻梁,嘴嘛,大人都说是樱桃小嘴,我想管他大小呢,还是我的眼睛重要,因为我最喜欢看书了。我的眼睛水灵灵的很好看,他是我心灵的窗户,为了保护他,我可没少下功夫,比如说,在看书时我既注意眼睛离书的距离又注意及时休息。还有我的头发,乌黑乌黑的,像黑黑的云一样。妈妈说:咱们一家头发真是一样呀,你是黑头发,我是黑头发,你爸爸还是。真是一家人呀。我的头发简直跟眼珠一样,黑黝黝的。爸爸妈妈都说:你的头发真好呀。我的头发不仅黑而且很硬,像我的性格一样爽直。我很好辨认,只要看到大眼睛黑头发的就是我。记好了,别找错啊。

我是一个爱交朋友的人。记得在一年级,魏同学掉了一块橡皮,我帮他捡起来,从此,他就把我当成了朋友。怎么样,我是不是爱交朋友呢?

我的特长是:画画和小提琴。我的理想是:长大后当一名画家或著名的小提琴家。喜欢我吗?

谢谢!

So heres how it works: you take what you find (listed below) and literally GLUE it into your journal as you go, and then write about the events of the day around the items. Yes, its that easy! Here is how your journal may look:

我的旅行日志开始于2009年，当时我第一次去欧洲。它是这么一回事：我在旅行中把找到的东西直接贴在日记本上（后文有内容清单），然后，在贴的东西旁边写下当天发生的事。对，就这么简单！下图就是日记本的样子：

It may sound daunting, but taking time out of your trip to sit down at a cafe, glue stick, pen and journal in hand, with a cup of coffee (or glass of wine), is not as time-consuming as you may think. Most people respect the quiet time youre having.

这听起来似乎挺麻烦。不过，在旅行中悠闲地找个咖啡馆坐下来，手里拿着胶棒、笔和日记本，品着一杯咖啡（或红酒），其实没你想得那么费时间，很多人都会羡慕你的悠闲。

And I promise, you will love looking back on your journal years later to remember the feeling you had when purchasing that meal, taking that tour, or visiting that historic site. It really is magical. I consider my journals some of my most priceless possessions. Now remember to grab that glue stick before you go!

而且我能保证，几年之后，当你用它来回忆你吃饭、旅行或参观那个历史景点的感受时，你会爱上这种翻看日志的感觉，这种感觉真的很有魔力，我觉着日记本是我最宝贵的财富。所以，出发前记得带上一支胶棒吧！

Hello, my name is Shi Yunjie, 22 years old this year. I am a Junior from the Jiangsu University. My hometown is Nantong, a city in Jiangsu Province.It is a seaside city, which has pleasant weather all year around. My character is optimistic.I like to communicate with people.For about three years in the university, I have made a lot of friends, coming from different professions and hometown all over the country. My hobby is listening to music, watching movies and reading. I especially like to read biographies,such as Franklin、Mao Zedong and so on, to get some useful inspiration about Life planning through this way,

你好，我叫石云杰，今年22周岁。来自江苏大学，是一名大三学生。我的家乡是江苏南通，它是一座海边城市，四季宜人。我的性格是乐观积极，喜欢与人交流，在大学中自己结交了很多的朋友，他们来自不同的专业，家乡是祖国各地。我的爱好是听歌、看电影、读书。我喜欢读一些人物传记，希望通过这样的方式，给自己的人生规划一些启示。

Hello everyone, my name is ya-nan zhang. I this year twelve years old, my hobby is reading, listening to music, play badminton, because of reading, I fell in love with one of the worlds top ten literary giant of lu xun, he is also my favorite celebrity. My motto is: "as long as it is not over, will go all out!" Therefore, until now, I do things more persistent.

I am optimistic, cheerful, lively, good, but also become a short temper sometimes, unable to control his temper.

Tell me about my name below, dad called me "ya nan" but there is a small story! Was grandpas grandmother has a good name for me, waiting for the registered permanent residence, can be in that day, dad didnt say the name "hong-yu zhang", because he thought the name like the name of the boy, but I was a girl! But also cant think of any good name at the moment, I heard that, on account of the moment, my father think of the word "nan", so he called the "nan" this two word, later also is my grandpa had a fierce! The meaning of the father is a filial son, few are grandma and grandpa, but this time, but for me this little life, and made a for grandma and grandpa.

But, moreover, fill in hu kou book, dont let take the name of two words, that what should I take? A "elegant" word suddenly appeared in front of dads, so he will blurt out, will be "ya-nan zhang"! I have my own name.

"Elegant" is elegant, noble, beautiful and generous, "nan" is solid, precious materials, dad this name is hope I quiet, elegant, and hopefully I can be in the plastic, but I failed to live up to my dads a after all expectations. Now I mischievous active, students are often around me the whole cup. I have to work hard, ah, to shorten my with elegant far distance.

And the word "nan" but dont know whether I deserve to go up, after all, do you have any talent, also need time to adjust to see!

I will maintain good mentality and friends, classmates, positive and uplifting, helping each other, respect each other, let you deeply remember me!

[商务英语礼仪自我介绍

Good morning ladies and gentlemen!I am of great hornor to stand here and introduce myself to you .First of all , my chinese name is XX and my english name is XX .I am XX years old. I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of English.In my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngsters.I like reading books, especially those about XX . Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.It is my long cherished dream to be a member of English . I think Im a good team player and Im a person of great honesty to others. Also I am able to work under great pressure.

That’s all. Thank you for giving me this chance.

Since I was very small, there was a song about Guilin“I want to Guilin, but when I have money, I don’t have time…’’, this is the first impression I have on Guilin, it is so attracting.

As the song’s great power, I said to myself, when I grew up, I must go toGuilin.

When I was in high school, I had the chance to visit there, in the summer holiday, my mother asked me to go there with her to visit an old friend.

I was so excited, my long dream would come true.

I packed my stuff, went to the bus. In the morning, we arrived atGuilin, this was the first time I got so close to it, I took a deep breath, watching all the things in the street.

During the summer holiday, I visited all the scene there, they were so beautiful, no wonder people said“Guilin’s scenery ranks first”.

当我很小的时候，有一首关于桂林的歌“我想去桂林，但是当我有钱的时候，我没有时间。。。”，这是我对桂林的第一印象，桂林很吸引人。出于歌曲的力量，我对自己说等我长大了，我一定要去桂林。

当我读高中的时候，我有机会去拜访桂林，在暑假，我妈妈叫我和她一起去桂林看望她的一位老朋友。

我很兴奋，长久以来的梦想得到了实现。我收拾东西，坐上大巴。早上，我们到达了桂林，这是我第一次如此接近它，我深深吸了一口气，看着街上的一切。在暑假期间，我参观了所有的景点，很漂亮，难怪人们说“桂林山水甲天下”。

[英语作文：我的桂林旅游经历

Dear Sir / Madam :

Hello!I was a senior at Hunan Normal University, students going into the community, I was full of expectation for the future.I believe, Well begun is half done (good beginning is half the success).I hope your company is the starting point for my success that I can, together with your company to create a brilliant tomorrow.

I was born in the border town of scenic rivers -- Riverside.outstanding performances in 2003, I admitted to the Hunan Normal University School of Economics and Management, and thus opened a new chapter in my life.School classes since I have been secretary of the corporation, not only the heavy workload of my job training and tempering,I have the ability to solve problems more tempered, I can calmly analyze the problems faced and thoughtful.And all of this to my professional choice will have a profound impact.

I do our own work, the school also took an active part in the various activities, and to encourage students to participate,for their advice; In daily life, I was able to closely unite students, I believe that a collective effort is a powerful,Only when we engage in, we can all work.The socialist modernization drive is comprehensive quality management talentsSo I learn professional knowledge, the main English andcomputers, in English, I cultivation my hearing, said,Reading, writing ability; in the computer, I start from the basic knowledge, and further understand the function of the OFFICE,INTERNET also studied the basic knowledge can be used flexibly.

End professional after the election, in order to broaden their knowledge, I also participated in the study and computerized accounting.mastered the basic application and Excel and other accounting software applications.To make their professional knowledge to mastery learning, I read a textbook case of the MBA,such as strategic management, corporate governance, financial management and capital operation, and to use their training to work.With Love width of the sea, the days of His Career, I hope that your company can give me a chance to display his talent.I will work hard, study hard expertise to the company to live up to my expectations.

Sakura is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. Cherry fruit (known as sakuranbo) come from a different species of tree.

Sakura, a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art. There is at least one popular folk song, originally meant for the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), titled "Sakura", as well as a number of pop songs. "Sakura" is also a common Japanese female name.

Sakura is indigenous to the Himalayas and east Asia. Some trees can be found in China and Korea but the largest number and variety of sakura, more than 305 species, can be seen in Japan. Many of them were artificially hybridized or grafted by the Japanese many centuries ago.

"On the other hand, in China, cherry blossom is the symbol of feminine dominance, female beauty and sexuality. Additionally, the cherry blossom is the Chinese symbol of feminine principle and it also symbolizes love in the language of herbs. Interestingly, cherry blossom is the flower of the April in China, whereas in Japan, it is wisteria." Spring flowers of Japan

Japans most beloved variety is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem. The flowers bloom, and usually fall within a week, before the leaves come out. Therefore, the trees look nearly white from top to bottom. The variety takes its name from the village of Somei (now part of Toshima in Tokyo). It was developed in the mid- to late-19th century at the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji period. The Somei Yoshino is so widely associated with cherry blossoms that jidaigeki and other works of fiction often depict the variety in the Edo period or earlier; such depictions are anachronisms.

Other categories include yamazakura, yaezakura, and shidarezakura. The yaezakura have large flowers, thick with rich pink petals. The shidarezakura, or weeping cherry, has branches that fall like those of a weeping willow, bearing cascades of pink flowers.

Annually, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and general public track the sakura zensen, or Cherry-Blossom Front. Nightly forecasts follow the weather segment of news programs. The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January, and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. Then it proceeds north, arriving in Hokkaidō a few weeks later. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts. They will go to parks, shrines and temples with family and friends and hold a "flower viewing party" known as hanami. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of sakura, and for many, it is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Hanami custom in Japan dates back to many centuries ago. It is witten in Nihon Shoki that the Hanami festival were already held in the 3rd century.

Most Japanese schools and public buildings have sakura trees outside of them. Since the fiscal and school year both begin in April, in many parts of Honshū, the first day of work or school will coincide with the cherry blossom season.