Cherry blossom hanami proverb — Hana yori dango
「花より団子」という言葉があるように、花見の季節でも食べることを楽しむ人が多い。
Just as there's the saying 'Dumplings over flowers,' many people enjoy eating even during the cherry blossom viewing season.
Cultural Context
During Japan's famous hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season in April, the proverb hana yori dango (dumplings over flowers) playfully describes people who prefer the festival food to the flowers themselves — a beloved expression of Japanese pragmatic humor.
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