Japanese Cherry Blossom

About Japanese Cherry Blossom

Japanese stamps frequently feature cherry blossoms, the national flower. The first cherry blossom definitive series was issued in 1950. Cherry blossom designs appear on numerous Japanese commemoratives. The motif represents the Japanese aesthetic of transient beauty. Japanese stamps are known for their delicate engraving and elegant design. The cherry blossom stamps are collected as a thematic subset of Japanese philately. The blossoms are shown in various artistic treatments from realistic to stylized.