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The plum is associated with the start of spring, because plum blossoms are some of the first blossoms to open during the year.在梅，是与春天的开始，因为梅花是最先开放的花朵一些年内。 The Japanese Plum or Ume, (sometimes referred to as Japanese apricot) has played an important role in for many centuries.日本梅或梅，（有时称为日本杏）发挥了许多世纪了重要作用英寸 In the Tokyo area, they typically flower in February and March.在东京地区，它们通常花2月和3。 The event is celebrated with plum festivals (ume matsuri) in public parks, shrines and temples across Japan.这次活动是庆祝节日的梅（梅祭）在公园，日本全国各地的神社和寺庙。

Like Japanese cherry trees, plum trees come in many varieties, many of which were cultivated by humans over the centuries.像日本的樱花树，李子树有许多种类，其中许多是由千百年来人类的耕地。 Most plum blossoms have five petals and range in color from white to dark pink.大多数梅花从白色到暗红色的五个花瓣，颜色范围。 Some varieties with more than five petals (yae-ume) and weeping branches (shidare-ume) have also been cultivated.超过5花瓣有些品种（艾容积），垂枝（垂枝容积）也已经培养。 Unlike Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Plum Blossoms have a strong fragrance.与日本樱花，日本梅花有强烈的香味。

The actual Ume fruit is more sour than the western plum or apricot, and is usually processed in various ways before eaten.实际梅酸果更比西部梅或杏，通常以各种方式处理后才食用。 The most popular processed form is the Umeboshi, a sour, pickled plum, which is usually enjoyed with cooked rice, although I am not a great fan of the Umeboshi.最流行的处理方式是梅干，一酸，梅干，通常是与米饭享受，虽然我不是梅干大风扇。 The umeboshi has one of the most typical Japanese flavors.在梅干具有最典型的日本风味之一。

Umeshu, a sweet alcoholic beverage made of plums, is also very popular. Umeshu，甜李子酒精饮料的进展，也很受欢迎。 Last year a friend of mine sent me some very special Ume from Osaka and I made my own Umeshu, 5 litres to be precise, it takes about 6 months to become ready to drink.去年，我的一个朋友给我一些非常特殊的梅大阪我和我自己的Umeshu，5升确切地说，它需要大约6个月已准备好饮料。 This year I will need to continue my production of home made Umeshu as it is very popular among my friends.今年我要继续我的家庭生产方面Umeshu因为这是我的朋友，深受欢迎。

I will post again on how to spot the difference between Japanese Plum Blossoms and我会后再次就如何当场日本梅花之间的区别 Japanese Cherry Blossoms.日本樱花。

When to see Japanese Plum Blossoms 当看到日本梅花

The best time is from late February to late March, if you can manage late March early April you will also experience the Japanese Cherry Blossoms.最好的时间是从2月底至3月下旬，如果你可以管理3月底4月初，你还会遇到日本樱花。

Where to see Japanese Plum Blossoms 在哪里看到日本梅花

	Kairakuen 偕乐园 (Ibaraki Prefecture) （茨城县） Mito Station, JR Joban Line 水户站，JR常磐线 Ranked as one of Japan's three finest landscape gardens, Kairakuen features over 3000 plum trees of 100 varieties. 被列为日本三大最好的景观园林，偕乐园的特点之一，3000多株梅树100多个品种。 A plum festival is held annually from February 20 to March 31. 梅节每年举行一次 ， 从2月20号至3月31号。 More details 更多细节
	Koishikawa Korakuen 小石川后乐园 (Tokyo) （东京） Korakuen Station, Marunouchi Subway Line 后乐园站，地铁丸之内线 A beautiful Japanese landscape garden in central Tokyo with a few dozen plum trees. 美丽的东京和日本中部风景花园数十株梅树。 A ume matsuri is held from February 9 to March 2, 2008. 甲梅举行祭二月九日至2008年3月2日。 More details 更多细节
	Kyu Shiba Rikyu 奎芝离宫 (Tokyo) （东京） Hamamatsucho Station, Yamanote Line 滨松町站，山手线 A classic Japanese landscape garden with a pond, man made hills and about a dozen plum trees. 一个经典的日本园林池塘，人造丘陵和大约12株梅树。 More details 更多细节
	Hanegi Park (Tokyo) Hanegi公园 （东京） Umegaoka Station, Odakyu Line 梅丘站，小田急线 A small park with about 700 plum trees of many varieties. 阿约700多品种梅花小公园。 The Setagaya Ume Matsuri is celebrated here on weekends and holidays from February 2 to 24, 2008. 在吉隆坡梅祭这里庆祝于二月二日至24日在周末和节假日。
	Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Tokyo) 汤岛天神 （东京） Yushima Station, Chiyoda Subway Line 汤岛站，地铁千代田线 A shrine, popular among students, who wish to pass entrance exams. 圣地，受学生欢迎的，谁愿意通过入学考试。 A plum festival is held annualy from February 8 to March 8, with various events on weekends and holidays. 梅节举行annualy于二月八日至3月8日 ， 周末和节假日的各种活动。

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