日本梅花慶祝春天開始在日本|保羅Hartrick

Japanese Plum Blossoms mark the start of Spring in Japan日本梅花慶祝春天開始在日本

Feb 27th 2008 2008年2月27日
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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.在梅與春天的開始，因為梅花是一些花開放第一年內。 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，（有時稱為日本杏）發揮了重要作用，在許多世紀。 In the Tokyo area, they typically flower in February and March.在東京地區，它們通常花2月和3。 The event is celebrated with plum festivals (ume matsuri) in public parks, shrines and temples across Japan.這次活動是慶祝節日的梅（梅祭）在公園，寺廟神社和日本各地。

Like Japanese cherry trees, plum trees come in many varieties, many of which were cultivated by humans over the centuries.像日本的櫻花樹，李子樹有許多種類，其中許多是由人類耕地數百年。 Most plum blossoms have five petals and range in color from white to dark pink.大多數梅花有五個花瓣的顏色和範圍，從白色到暗紅色。 Some varieties with more than five petals (yae-ume) and weeping branches (shidare-ume) have also been cultivated.有些品種超過五花瓣（艾容積），垂枝（垂枝容積）也已經培養。 Unlike Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Plum Blossoms have a strong fragrance.與日本櫻花，日本梅花有強烈的香味。

The actual Ume fruit is more sour than the western plum or apricot, and is usually processed in various ways before eaten.實際梅酸果更比西部梅或杏，通常以各種方式處理前吃。 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.最流行的處理方式是梅干，一酸，梅干，通常是喜歡和米飯，雖然我不是一個偉大的球迷的梅干。 The umeboshi has one of the most typical Japanese flavors.在梅干有一個最典型的日本風味。

Umeshu, a sweet alcoholic beverage made of plums, is also very popular. Umeshu，甜酒精飲料由李子，也很受歡迎。 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，我的一個朋友送我一些非常特殊的梅從大阪和我做我自己的Umeshu，5升確切地說，它需要大約6個月已準備好飲料。 This year I will need to continue my production of home made Umeshu as it is very popular among my friends.今年我要繼續我的生產自製Umeshu，因為它是深受我的朋友。

I will post again on how to spot the difference between Japanese Plum Blossoms and我會後再次如何發現的區別和日本梅花 Japanese Cherry Blossoms.日本櫻花。

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

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.最好的時間是從2月底至3月下旬，如果你可以管理3月底4月初，你還會遇到日本櫻花。

Where to see Japanese Plum Blossoms 在哪裡看到日本梅花

	Kairakuen 偕樂園 (Ibaraki Prefecture) （茨城縣） Mito Station, JR Joban Line 水戶站，JR常磐線 Ranked as one of Japan's three finest landscape gardens, Kairakuen features over 3000 plum trees of 100 varieties. 被評為一，日本的三個最好的景觀園林，偕樂園的功能超過3000株梅樹的100多個品種。 A plum festival is held annually from February 20 to March 31. 梅節每年舉行一次，從2月20號至3月31號。 More details 更多細節
	Koishikawa Korakuen 小石川後樂園 (Tokyo) （東京） Korakuen Station, Marunouchi Subway Line 後樂園站，地鐵丸之內線 A beautiful Japanese landscape garden in central Tokyo with a few dozen plum trees. 美麗的日本園林在東京市中心的幾十株梅樹。 A ume matsuri is held from February 9 to March 2, 2008. 甲梅舉行祭二月九日至2008年3月2日。 More details 更多細節
	Kyu Shiba Rikyu 奎芝離宮 (Tokyo) （東京） Hamamatsucho Station, Yamanote Line 濱松町站，山手線 A classic Japanese landscape garden with a pond, man made hills and about a dozen plum trees. 一個典型的日本園林的水池中，人為的丘陵和大約12株梅樹。 More details 更多細節
	Hanegi Park (Tokyo) Hanegi公園（東京） Umegaoka Station, Odakyu Line 梅丘站，小田急線 A small park with about 700 plum trees of many varieties. 一個小公園，梅約700多個品種的樹木。 The Setagaya Ume Matsuri is celebrated here on weekends and holidays from February 2 to 24, 2008. 在吉隆坡梅祭在這裡慶祝週末和節假日，從二月二日至24號，2008年。
	Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Tokyo) 湯島天神（東京） Yushima Station, Chiyoda Subway Line 湯島站，地鐵千代田線 A shrine, popular among students, who wish to pass entrance exams. 聖地，深受學生，誰要通過入學考試。 A plum festival is held annualy from February 8 to March 8, with various events on weekends and holidays. 梅節舉行annualy於二月八日至03月8日與各種活動，週末和節假日。