Question
I am visiting Japan for the cherry blossom season, and I’m trying to learn more about Japanese culture. I’ve heard that there’s a word for viewing cherry blossoms, and it seems to be a significant cultural event. How do I ask a local, “What do you recommend for viewing cherry blossoms?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お花見（はなみ）スポットはどこがおすすめですか。
Ohanami supotto wa doko ga osusume desuka?
What do you recommend for viewing cherry blossoms?
The word “ohanami” refers to the beloved Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms. “Supotto” is a phonetic rendering of “spot” in English and refers to a location, like a viewing spot. “Osusume” means “recommendation.”
To use this phrase, say “ohanami supotto” for cherry blossom viewing locations, followed by “wa doko ga osusume desuka?” meaning “where do you recommend?”
You can replace “ohanami supotto” with other activities or places you’re interested in to tailor your conversation when exploring Japanese culture.
