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There is a lot of hype for this tree and I am sure in Spring time when blossoms are in bloom this will have more oomph.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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Visited in late spring when all the cherry blossoms had gone. Still, looking at how the massive trunk of the tree managed to split a boulder in two as it strove to grow reminded me that I too, can survive and triumph over adversity as long I put in the effort. Good job, tree!
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Date of experience: May 2019
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People will always look at a cherry tree in full blossom and this is no exception. By nature, a cherry seed must have dropped into the rock crevice and with some soil and nutrient, it grew to this day. Due to the celebrity status, it will probably be not chopped down, although it looks like a mature tree. Both tourists and locals seems to be busy taking photographs and later walk to the Morioka Castle where there is a nice temple at one side. The tree is infront of the government building, but it does not hinder their operation. It is nice of the government agency to open the gate for the public.…
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Date of experience: April 2019
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This is a very old sakura tree, growing out of a large piece of rock, breaking up the latter into two. The tree itself is not that pretty, even when the flowers are in full blossom. It remains a favourite for tourists and the pride of the local people because the tree represents the values that Japanese favour most - perseverance, strength and survival. A visit to the tree is a lesson learnt, rather than an attraction enjoyed. …
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Date of experience: April 2019
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This cherry tree is famous not just because it had survived certain death and revived vigourously, but it demonstrated the will of a tree that pierced open the rock, and brings upon hope and encouragement to the people of Morioka and Tohoku. In my opinion, if it does not ranked equivalent to the Three Famous Cherry Trees in Japan, it definitely follows very closely behind. Even though my visit was too early to witness its blossom, seeing it was sufficient to ignite my passion to not giving up on my endeavour. Its blooming to me is mere secondary.…
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Date of experience: March 2019
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