Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan 'Yori

Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan 'Yori' — Sakura Sensu Folding Fan

Hanami — the Japanese tradition of flower viewing — dates back over a thousand years to the Heian imperial court, where aristocrats gathered beneath blooming cherry trees to compose poetry, drink sake, and contemplate the fleeting beauty of sakura. Fans were essential tools in these gatherings — used for cooling in the spring sun, concealing laughter, or marking moments of conversation. The Yori fan carries that hanami tradition forward.

The cherry blossom motif on a Japanese fan is never purely decorative. It references specific Japanese cultural concepts: mono no aware (awareness of impermanence), the celebration of spring renewal, and the communal ritual of hanami that remains one of Japan's most important annual traditions. An opened sakura fan is essentially a portable tribute to all of these ideas.

Built with a wood structure and handcrafted construction, the fan measures 21cm high by 38cm wide when opened. The cherry blossom design reads clearly across the fan's open surface, while the wooden framework provides the traditional sensu feel. Folds compactly for portable use during hanami or everyday summer carry.

The Yori works beautifully for hanami outings, spring weddings, traditional photography, or as a seasonal everyday accessory. It also serves as a poetic decorative piece when displayed open in Japanese-inspired interiors. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to sakura tradition or Japanese seasonal aesthetics.

• Traditional folding fan (sensu) design
• Wood frame structure
• Handcrafted construction
• Dimensions: 21 cm high x 38 cm wide (open)
• Cherry blossom (sakura) design