NEGEV The Radiance of Sakura was created using a unique coating in the form of sakura petals, which carries several important meanings:

1) The transience of life, its transience and fragility. The Japanese principle of mono-no aware is associated with this meaning — the sad charm of things that die quickly, longing for fading beauty and sad contemplation of the world.

2) Sacrifice. Cherry blossoms were a symbol of samurai and kamikaze devotion to the emperor.

3) A new beginning, faith in the future. In ancient times, cherry blossoms were used to determine the beginning of the sowing season.

4) Love and tenderness. It is during the flowering period that lovers most often confess their feelings and arrange dates.

5) Peace, commonwealth. The Japanese government gives cherry seedlings to other states as a sign of friendship and mutual cooperation.