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The hanami we know today, one of 'banqueting' beneath the cherry blossoms, began in 812.
Inspired by a beautiful sakura tree he had seen in the grounds of Jishu-jinja (地主神社), Emperor Saga hosted a poetry competition and feast in the blossom-filled imperial gardens (花宴の節).