Ainohanaki

The love blossom tree or aino hanaki is a famous species of tree found throughout the continent of Zipangu. Long praised for its spectacular pink blooms the tree is a symbol of Zipangu which is known across the world. These trees are also known by the name kami no kumo or clouds of god. The transience or ephemerality of the dainty flowers are often seen to symbolise mortality and the fleeting period known as human life. The trees bloom in the early spring, before the new leaves shoot and are seen as highly romantic. During this period traditional activities include hanami or the viewing of the blooms, and it is not uncommon to see family reunions involving the mamonme ureonggaksi taking place below the falling petals of these trees. As mentioned before, Zipanguese humans and mamonme of various species tend to view these flowers as extremely romantic and it is well known that many new relationships are known to start around the period in which these trees bloom. As such, It is highly likely that one may see mamonme or humans waiting under blooming love blossom trees quite frequently at this time.
In recent times the trees have spread to other regions, typically being grown as an ornamental shrub or a centrepiece in some gardens.
Category:Flora