花見 (hanami) is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms, or sakura. This practice typically occurs in spring when the cherry trees bloom, attracting people to parks and gardens for picnics and gatherings under the flowers. During hanami, families and friends come together to appreciate the fleeting beauty of the blossoms, often sharing food and drinks. The event symbolizes the arrival of spring and the transient nature of life, as the blossoms bloom for only a short period before falling.