Sakura season has come (and gone) again! I saw the blossoms on Saturday, and Sunday when a storm raged through Tokyo and winds shook the house, I was sure the flowers would be completely gone by Monday. But when I went out they were still there. I know sakura are popular for how they represent fleeting beauty, but when I saw them hanging in there, I liked the idea of celebrating sakura for their resilience despite their short time.