Cherry blossoms have been blooming across the country for several weeks now, bringing huge economic benefits to Japan.
The Japanese government wants to attract 40 million foreign visitors by 2020, when it hosts the Olympics, up from a record 31.2 million in 2018. To achieve the goal, the country has relaxed policies
Tourists go to see cherry blossoms.
The Bank of Japan is not happy that the yen is weaker than it has been in recent years.
Many companies actively take advantage of `hanami` culture, which is flower reward parties held under cherry blossom trees.
Tokyo-based companies such as Nandemo Yutao handle the logistics of hanami parties.
High-class hanami party service in a transparent round tent.
More upscale, Chandon Blossom Lounge offers a hanami service with a dome-shaped transparent tent, platform tables, heaters, snacks and champagne for $80 (9,000 yen) per hour.
Images of cherry blossoms and hanami parties are widely spread on Instagram.
The Japanese government takes full advantage of this, especially to seek customers for new tourist destinations away from the often overcrowded tourist attractions.
Many tourists have gone to tourist destinations outside of big cities.
Currently in Tokyo, this city is still busy welcoming visitors because the cherry blossoms will still be at their peak for a few more days, before the pink petals begin to fall.