The Sacred Cherry Tree : Cultures of Peoples Series

Traveler and researcher Richard Gordon Smith presents in "The Sacred Cherry Tree" (published under the Peoples' Cultures Series by the Kalima Translation Project at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre) a wondrous heritage and literary work exploring the secrets of ancient Japanese folklore. The book gathers charming stories and myths revolving around the sacredness of cherry trees (Sakura) and the spirituality of nature in Japanese culture, exploring the deep connection between humans, hidden beings, and tree spirits. Through a warm narrative style and content rich in heritage symbols, the book offers readers a unique opportunity to understand Far Eastern culture and its contemplative philosophy of venerating beauty, peace, and harmony with nature.

Because it opens a magical window into ancient Japanese mythology and its harmonious philosophy with nature in an enjoyable, thought-enriching narrative format.

For researchers, readers of folk literature, and lovers of Japanese folklore, mythology, and ancient Asian cultures.