英语学生的自我介绍【汇编20篇】

Hello everyone！ My name is * * *, from Jiangsu * *. Very pleased to enter the academic atmosphere of the * * * * college. After all, for every student, public undergraduate is a dream that is worth working through. Today, it is becoming the youth of the post, dream of the stage, the struggle of the blue sky.

For this was rooted in the heart of the dream, we work hard, we fought in the busy high school life, we only know must strive to finish each paper, do well every quality inspection, in each examination room are outstanding. We dont even have time to ask ourselves if its going to be hard work.

Today, I finally arrived at * * * and came to the beautiful campus of the university. Actually, in March of this year, I stepped into this city with a long history for 4 times. However, the legend of the picturesque scenic spots: Dr. Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum, Mochou Lake, the Qinhuai River, Confucius temple, I never want to see. Those famous snacks, I did not want to have a try. I dont want to go shopping in those busy commercial centers in Xinjiekou.

Why? Because I am very clear, I came to * * *, the purpose is to participate in the art of radio and television director of the examination. I remember when I gave myself a chance to choose more, and in the confused eyes of my teachers and classmates, I often played the violin on my back, and took the south train at 4 in the morning.

What kind of day is that? While at the same time to course review, while also practicing the violin concerto butterfly, while reciting the historical geography textbooks, while also have time to read reviews, stories, practice commentary, prepared speech. Even with some basic drawings, I dare not relax. You may know: at Nanjing Arts Institute was next to a park, I took the examination room to see from the south, first, look at the list, and then to go to the provincial exam retest, located south Normal University, I dont know how many times through to a total of 8 times, this park? Or maybe the 10 time? But even today, I dont know what the name of that park is

When the Nanjing Arts Institute professional examination scores down, the provinces fifth results did not bring me joy. I am still in learning, in practice, a tiny bit are not slack. The teacher said, "you have got a good result in the cultural class. Why do you want to do art?" Students say: your violin level already by the China Conservatory of Music grade 8 examination, why practicing until late at night? I dont know how to answer. I just have to try and even try my best. In order to dream, in order to be able to enter the University hall.

Finally, my dream came true. I love art, but I love Chinese language and literature more. Although I gave up art, but art has shed sweat and no waste, because art is able to help us better understand the literature, literature and art combined with each other, a beautiful flower, bear the fruit of happiness.

I sincerely hope that with the help of teachers and students, I can bring my special skills in art field into full play in Chinese language and literature. We can have the opportunity to contribute to our professional development and the development of our school.

Thank you all!

我是一个小男孩，今年九岁，身高1米55，属鼠，上三年级。我的眼睛大大的，头发乌黑发亮，身体胖乎乎的。

我的爱好是打篮球。那天我很快把作业做完了，很无聊，就问爸爸：“爸爸，我们能出去打篮球吗?”爸爸竟然同意了。我急忙跑下楼去了篮球场，我们打了一个小时，还是5：5。又过了一会儿，我像风一样地超过了爸爸，率先达到了十分。我们从2点半开始打的，连续打三个半小时，爸爸说：“已经六点了，回家吃饭吧!”我说：“再玩半小时吧!”半小时很快过去了，我们才恋恋不舍地回了家。

我有一个优点是爱看书，爱幻想，也因此爱做梦。我看了一本书，叫《世界未解之谜》。晚上，我做了一个梦——恐龙复活了。我家里出现了暴龙下的五个蛋，我把恐龙蛋拿走，暴龙凶猛地冲了过来……我被吓醒了，我醒来才发现是在做噩梦。

老师在讲课的时候我还在想：恐龙为什么灭绝了呢?世界上真有外星人、狼人吗?放学了，我连老师布置的作业都没听见。

一天晚上，我梦见天上出现了十个太阳，我自己变成后羿，射了九个太阳……突然，我闻到了饭的香味儿，原来是妈妈把早饭做好了。

自从我爱看书，就幻想了很多，也做了许多梦，妈妈说我看书都看得走火入魔了。

我有一个缺点，就是爱玩电脑。那天，妈妈出去工作，我悄悄地把电脑打开，自由自在地玩起来。也不知过了多长时间，妈妈下班回来敲门，我都没有听见。突然音乐停止了，屏幕也没了，我想：难道停电了吗?这时，我才发现原来是妈妈关上了电源。自从我有了这个缺点，受过不少批评。

这就是我，你喜欢和我做朋友吗?

Hello, my professors.Its a fine day today,and im very pleased to meet you here.First of all,id like to introduce myself to you.My name is ***,my hometown is ***,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in ones whole life (and knowledge comes from practice).

Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in *** University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an example: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry.

Four years university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good

friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow.

Besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me.

Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.

导语：走进新疆, 呼吸一口新疆的空气, 走进新疆, 拥抱一下它的自然。下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

The northern xinjiang have altay mountain, in the south kunlun mountain, karakoram and altun. Tianshan, xinjiang tianshan mountains as symbol, central, southern traverses formed tarim basin and northern in junggar basin. Traditionally the tianshan region south of call nanjiang, tianshan area north of xinjiang, the name call east hami and turpan basin, xinjiang. Xinjiang abundant and unique tourism resources. Xinjiang tourism magical landscape unique natural, ice and HuoZhou opposite deserts and oasis fain.

Xinjiang tourism culture accumulation massiness, dense nationality amorous feedings, numerous places of interests, which have great potential for exploitation. Xinjiang tourism scenic spot famous natural scenery has tianchi, kanas lake, nalati grasslands, Boston, SaiLiMuHu, bain brooke grassland, etc. Xinjiang humanities rich tourist resources, in the ancient silk road in the south, north, three main line has hundreds of ancient city, ancient tombs, ancient sites caocao thousand-buddha grottoes, humanities landscape, jiaohe city, city, loulan gaochang sites, kilzil thousand-buddha cave, sweet princess tomb of famous international, record the history of junction between Chinese and western culture, showing the ancient xinjiang brilliant culture and picture scroll, attracting more and more tourists. Xinjiang uygur autonomous region is world-famous dance township, melon and fruit of the township, the gentiles.

Xinjiang is a huge-geographical country, is a vast land, mountains and magnificence, vast endless, monuments, ethnic folk throughout numerous, singular. Xinjiang tourism scenic spots have altitude 8600 meters of the world, and second peak 154 meters below sea level minimum depssions, both a Chinese inner-leakage li river, world-now the grassland, and overflow weird gobi dreamland and mysterious desert wonders. Well-pserved original plant and animal species, accentuated advantaged nature colors. Xinjiang land rich and beautiful, the vastness and magical, The people, hospitality, both gracious, enthusiasm, and simplicity, friendly, Here is the poets kingdom, artists of treasure, historians of heaven, travellers paradise!

【参考译文】

新疆北部有阿尔泰山，南部有昆仑山、喀喇昆仑山和阿尔金山。天山，天山作为新疆象征，横贯中部，形成南部的塔里木盆地和北部的准噶尔盆地。习惯上把天山以南地区叫南疆，天山以北地区叫北疆，把哈密、吐鲁番盆地叫东疆。新疆旅游资源丰富而独特。新疆旅游自然景观神奇独特，冰峰与火洲相望，沙漠与绿洲为邻。

新疆旅游文化积淀厚重，民族风情浓郁，名胜古迹众多，开发潜力巨大。新疆旅游景区著名的自然风景有天池、喀纳斯湖、那拉提草原、博斯腾湖、赛里木湖、巴音布鲁克草原等。新疆人文旅游资源丰富，在古丝绸之路的南、北、中三条干线上有着数以百计的古城池、古墓葬、千佛洞、古屯田遗址等人文景观，交河故城、高昌故城、楼兰遗址、克孜尔千佛洞、香妃墓等蜚声中外，记录了中西文化交汇的历史，展示出古老新疆辉煌的文化画卷，吸引着越来越多的中外游客。新疆维吾尔自治区是举世闻名的歌舞之乡、瓜果之乡、黄金玉石之邦。

新疆幅员辽阔，地大物博，山川壮丽，瀚海无垠，古迹遍地，民族众多，民俗奇异。新疆旅游景区有海拔8600米的世界第二高峰，又有低于海平面154米的中国最低洼地，既有一泄千里的河流、万顷碧波的草原，又有光怪陆离的戈壁幻境，神秘莫测的沙漠奇观。保存完好的原始动植物种群，更显出得天独厚的大自然的本色。新疆的土地富饶而美丽、广袤而神奇;这里的人民，热情好客、既豪爽、热情，又纯朴、友好;这里是诗人的王国、画家的宝库，史学家的天堂，旅游者的乐园!

Me Hello，everybody!My name`s Kevin Bill。I am a 15-year-old boy and I am from China。My favorite movie are Rush Hour and Mr。Bean。Do you know them?I think they are exciting action movie and interesting comedy 。My English teacher is a beautiful teacher and she`s always friendly to us。Her favorite sport is basketball and we always play basketball together。My favorite music is pop and my favorite fruits are apples and grapes。And Sunday is my favorite day。How about you ?What`s your name?

Morality and Education

It is recognized by everybody that the strength of a country depends upon its education. The higher the education standards, the stronger the country becomes. That is true indeed.

But my opinion is that, in order to make a country strong, education alone is not sufficient. It should go side by side with morality.

Morality and education are the foundation of a country. The absence of either makes success impossible. Education without morality is dangerous. Morality without education is also harmful. ( 85 words)

道德与教育

每个人都认识到国力的强大依靠教育。教育水平越高，国家就越强盛，这是千真万确的。

但我的观点是，为了国家的强盛，单独的教育是不够的，教育与道德应双管齐下，不能偏颇。

道德与教育是国家的基石，缺少任何一个，成功都是不可能的。没有道德的教育是危险的，而没有教育的道德是有害的。

[学生英语作文：道德与教育

My mother is very kind and beautiful although she is not tall. She is 42 years old this year. She is a nurse, so she is always very busy day and night. But she loves her job, and she often takes care of her patients.  Of course, she likes singing, dancing, cooking and shopping, but she almost no time to do them. Oh, I love my mother.

My plan for the future is that I would like to stay with children and share the moments in their lives and provide them with helpful advice, making friends with them and letting them feel you are the one they can talk and trust. I like English very much.with this idea, I want to combine my love for children with my ability of English together,so I can work in a pleasant environment doing the great things I enjoy doing.

I consider myself with rich potential of qualifying out as a good English teacher.I have a heart for children,a loving and caring heart.And I would certainly place it upon my students,being their close friend and sister.while with my creative and relaxing English teaching method,students would learn English through interacting with me or the others instead of being told what to say. I am also very open-minded and easy-going,which will make myself a popular figure everywhere.And of course I am very much the type of the girl next door.always willing to take in suggestions and create a fun classroom for our next generation.

I believe Ive said quite enough of myself. I hope you now know more about me than just now. I would certainly cherish this job and get along very well with all people out here.I thank you very much again for giving me this opportunity to talk with you.

I am looking forward to hearing good news from you.

Thank you !

[教师求职英语自我介绍

Good morning/afternoon：

It is really my honor to have this opportunity for a interview. I hope I  can make a good performance today.My name is xx. I am 20 years old，born in a  little village in Southern Zhejiang. My parents are farmers,and I am the only  child. Though not well-to-do，the family always be hopeful. My major is  engineering technology. I will graduate in July，2011. I have some hobbies like  listening to music，swimming，and especially seeing western movies.

In the passed two years，I have learned some practical skills and gained  some major certificates. I paid more attention to learn Engling，and I have  passed CET4 in my efforts. I am looking forward to becoming a member of your  company . Thankyou!

Im very glad to join in the interviw.First,let me introduce myself to you.My name is Lin YA Qian,Im 20 years old,I come from Zhe Jiang,and Im an outgoing girl,I like philosophy and sport.Oh yes,I hope that I can do something for the Beijing Olympics.If you give me the great chance,I wont let you disappoint.Ok,thats all.I hope that you are satisfied with me,thank you!

(self-introduction)

1.Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is ***, 24. I come from ******,the capital of *******Province. I graduated from the ******* department of *****University in July ,2001.In the past two years I have been preparing for the postgraduate examination while I have been teaching *****in NO.****middle School and I was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two.Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interview by you . I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history.In my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngsters.I like reading books, especially those about *******.Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.In addition ,during my college years,I was once a Net-bar technician.So, I have a comparatively good command of network application.I am able to operate the computer well.I am skillful in searching for information in Internet.I am a football fan for years.Italian team is my favorite.Anyway,I feel great pity for our country’s team. I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning .Of course, if I am given a chance to study ****** in this famous University,I will stare no effort to master a good command of advance ******.

这就是我(This is me)

Hello, everybody! My name is Michael. Im a happy boy. Because I laugh everyday. I have a big family. There are three people in my family, my mother, my father and I. My parents are managers and Im a student. I study in Grade Seven, Class Eleven, Dongzhou Middle School. Its a nice place. There are many students in my class. I have a good teacher, Miss Jiang. My favorite lessons are English and Math. I like dogs very much. I have only one dog. Its name is Doudou. Its a pretty dog.

Oh, I forgot to tell you something about my old friend. His name is Tad. His hobby is playing basketball. So he is taller and stronger than I. He has two big eyes and long hair. He is my best friend.

This is me, a happy boy!

导语：广场舞是舞蹈艺术中最庞大的系统，因多在广场聚集而得名，融自娱性与表演性为一体，下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀英语作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

假定你是李华。近日有网友在推特贴出了中国大妈带领美国大妈在新泽西大跳广场舞的照片，你的美国朋友David看过后，很想了解中国流行的广场舞(square dance)的相关情况。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点包括：

1)广场舞跳的时间、地点、参与人员等;

2)广场舞流行的原因;

3)广场舞的缺点。

注意：

1)词数100左右;

2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;

3)开头语和结束语已为你写好。

范文：

Dear David,

I am writing to tell you something about the square dance in China. In the morning or after dinner, people, especially elderly women, will gather in squares to dance to popular music. More and more young people are also joining in now.

There are many reasons behind its popularity. First of all,China has made great progress in its social and economical development in the past decades, and people have more time and energy to enjoy themselves. Besides,doing the square dance is a good way for people to keep fit.

However, just as each coin has two sides,this kind of dance has also leads to some problems. For example, dancers play loud music and occupy lots of public places, which annoy many other people.Maybe square dancers need to make some changes.

Yours,

LiHua

【参考译文】

亲爱的戴维，

我写信是要告诉你关于在中国广场舞的东西。在早上或晚饭后，人们，特别是老年妇女，将聚集在广场跳舞流行音乐。现在越来越多的年轻人也加入进来。

它的流行背后有许多原因。首先，中国在过去几十年的社会和经济发展取得了巨大进步，人们有更多的时间和精力去享受自己。此外，做广场舞是人们保持健康的好方法。

然而，正如每个硬币都有两面一样，这种舞蹈也导致了一些问题。例如，舞者大声地演奏音乐，占据了许多公共场所，这让许多人感到不安。

你的好朋友，

李华

1.高考英语作文：介绍广场舞

2.介绍学校的高考英语满分作文

3.介绍光盘行动的英语作文

4.介绍红楼梦的英语作文

5.介绍英国文化的英语作文2篇

6.介绍丝绸之路的英语作文

7.介绍英国的高考英语作文

8.介绍英国文化的英语作文

我叫xx，今年x岁了，我是个男孩。我的头发黄黄的，耳朵大大的，鼻子扁扁的像三毛的鼻子一样。

我喜欢打篮球，踢足球，打乒乓球，我还喜欢捕鱼，我最喜欢的还是游泳。记得第一次游泳是在大海里。因为不会游，我喝了好多水，海水非常的咸。我不禁问爸爸：“海水怎么这么咸呀？”爸爸无奈知识不渊博，也没答上来。

第二次去游泳的时候，爸爸给我买了一个游泳圈，一开始我不会游，爸爸对我说：“你慢慢地学，别太着急了。”我就听了爸爸的话，经过我的不懈努力，我最后终于学会了游泳。 我明白了一个道理：世上无难事，只怕有心人。

Hello everyone,

my name is Lee. This is really a great honor to have this opportunity, and I believe I can make good performance today. Now I will introduce myself briefly. I am 20 years old，born in Guangdong province, south of China, and I am a senior student at Guangdong ××University. My major is English. And I will receive my bachelor degree after my graduation in June.

In the past four years, I spent most of my time on study. I passed CET4 and CET6 with a ease and acquired basic theoretical and practical knowledge of Language. Besides, I have attended several Speech competition held in Beijing, which really showed our professional advantages. I have taken a tour to some big factories and companies, through which I got a deep understanding of English for application.

Compared to developed countries, unfortunately, although we have made extraordinary progress since 1998, our packaging industry is still underdeveloped, messy and unstable, and the situation of employees in the field is awkward. But I have full confidence in its bright future if only our economy can be kept at the growth pace still. I guess you may be interested in why I choose this job. I would like to tell you that this job is one of my lifelong goals.

If I can work here,I will work hard. As to my character, I cannot describe it well, but I know I am optimistic and confident. Sometimes I prefer to stay alone, reading and listening to the music, but I am not lonely, for I like to chat with my classmates about almost everything. My favorite pastime is to play volleyball, to play cards or to surf online. From life at university, I learn how to balance study and entertainment. By the way, I was an actor in our amazing drama club. I have a few glorious memories on stage.

打开门，哦，房间很漂亮！这是谁的房间？这是我的房间。

床在窗的附近被子和一个洋娃娃在bed.What颜色是我的床这的;我最喜欢的颜色purple.It大局;多么梦幻的颜色梳妆台旁边的bed.There一些书和梳妆台上的一支笔。

我喜欢看电视。电视在床前。我是躺在床上看电视的。我有一架钢琴。钢琴靠近电视机。有时我弹钢琴。电脑靠近窗户。我经常弹钢琴。

这是我的房间，你喜欢我的房间吗？你的房间呢？

想要拥有一间属于自己的房间。墙的颜色是浅蓝色的。房间里有我喜欢的东西。我想在窗户附近放一张白色的大桌子。所以在我读书的时候，我可以看到飞鸟在天空中飞行。在桌子上，我要放些书。我最喜欢的照片也会放在桌子上。房间中间有一张大的软床。我会把可爱的熊放在当我累了的时候，我会和我的熊睡个甜蜜的睡眠。另一边有一张小桌子，上面有我的电脑。我喜欢用它来和我的好朋友们交流。当然，我会把我喜欢的照片放在墙上。在地板上，我的玩具都留在那里。当我有空时，我想和他们一起玩。

我有一个漂亮的房子。我家有很多书。我每天早上都可以在家里看书。当我踢足球后，我可以在家里休息一下。我也可以在家里玩电脑。我家里有玩具，篮球和各种故事书。我非常喜欢我的房子。欢迎来到我家。

My room

Open the door,oh,the room is very beautiful!Whose room is this?It’s my room.

The bed is near the window.a quilt and a doll is on the bed.What color is my bed?It’s my favourite color—purple.It’s very dreamily color.the dresser is next to the bed.There are some books and a pen on the dresser.

I like watching TV.The TV is before the bed.I an lie to watch TV on the bed.I have a piano.The piano is near the TV set.Sometimes,I play the piano.And the computer is near the window.I often play the piano.

This is my room.Do you like my room?What about your room?

want to have a room of my own.The colour of the wall is light blue.There are thing that I like in the room.I want a big white desk near the window.So while Im reading book,I can see the birds flying in the sky.On the desk Iwant to put some books.The photo of my ffaminily will be put on the desk too.In the middle of the room theres a big big soft bed.And I will put the lovely bear on the bed.When Im tired I will have a sweet sleep with my bear.On the other side there is a small desk.On it,theres my computer.I like to use it to conmunicate with my good friends.Certainly,I will put up the pictures that I like on the bule wall.On the floor my toys are staying there.When Im free I would like to play with them.

I have a nice house.There are many books in my house. I can read in my house every morning.I can have a rest in my house when I am tired after playing football.I can also play computer in my house.There are toys,basketball and all kinds of story books in my house. I like my house very much.welcome to my house.

Hello, everybody!

I am glad to stand here and introduce myself. I am XXX and my English name is XXX. I am eleven years old. My birthday is on Christmas Day. I am a student of Grade 6, Class 1 of Ruhe New District Primary School.

I like to play violin, reading, swimming, skiing and surfing the internet....I have a lot of hobbies! The color I like best is silver. My favorite food is hamburger. When I grow up, I want to be a writer because a writer can write many books which are useful to people (I dont know if this is correct or not). Thank you very much for listening to me.

Thank you once again!

Dear John,

How time flies! Four moths have passed since we saw each other last time. I cannot help but miss you. You asked me about Chinese Spring Festival. Now I would like to tell you something about it。

The Spring Festival is a Chinese traditional festival. It is the most important and enjoyable one. A few days before the festival, houses are cleaned and red couplets are put up on the doors of every household. They are said to frighten away the ghosts. On that day, people are dressed up. Firecrackers ring out in the air, which adds to the atmosphere of the festival. People after a year’s hard work begin to relax and visit one another. Presents and dinners are given to celebrate the happy reunionof friends and relatives. Families get together. They have jiaozi and enjoy the New Year TV show. Customs may vary from place to place, but the same happy atmosphere is to be found everywhere in the country。

Now, I hope you have some idea of Chinese Spring Festival。

Best wishes,

Yours,

Li Hua

How to improve students mental health

Students mental health has been playing an increasingly important role in our day-to-day life. Indeed, it is widely accepted that it has gained growing popularity among persons in all walks of life. There is a general discussion today about the issue of disorder in brains.

Obviously, it is necessary that effective actions should be taken to prevent problems. Authorities in universities play a critical role in the situation. To begin with, schools, such as colleges or universities, can provide chances for the young men to ease their attention. Whats more, some are physically strong, but psychological problems are able to bring potential threats. Teaches may have a chance to find them in advance. Besides, specialists in this field are to be required to make full preparation for cases in time. Facing the crisis, experts can deal with it in a professional way, which means they have more or better opportunities to save us than others.

From the factors mentioned above, we may safely draw the conclusion that we can free ourselves from mental illness by taking certain precautions. For example, if you have pains or puzzles in mind, finding a friend to express these is a good way to release pressure. Certainly, there is little doubt that further attention will be paid to the issue.

[英语六级写学生心理健康的作文

My name is Simon. Im 24 years old now. Im from Changsha University. I

major in English, because I have the gift for language study.

In my opinion, English is well-known all around the world. If I can speak

excellent English, I could travel to everywhere in the world without language

barriers. Now I can speak English like an American. Most of my classmates always

envy my oral English.

I like traveling very much. Through traveling, I can widen my perspective

and know more about our world. Now I have been to so many cities, such as

Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan. These cities are nice, clean and modern.

I think Im easy-going and hard-working. When Im at work, I always try my

best to do everything well. I never let others do anything that I can do, and I

never put off todays work to tomorrow. When you have difficulties, I’m eager to

give you a hand if Im able to. I hope I can be your best friend.

Sakura is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. Cherry fruit (known as sakuranbo) come from a different species of tree.

Sakura, a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art. There is at least one popular folk song, originally meant for the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), titled "Sakura", as well as a number of pop songs. "Sakura" is also a common Japanese female name.

Sakura is indigenous to the Himalayas and east Asia. Some trees can be found in China and Korea but the largest number and variety of sakura, more than 305 species, can be seen in Japan. Many of them were artificially hybridized or grafted by the Japanese many centuries ago.

"On the other hand, in China, cherry blossom is the symbol of feminine dominance, female beauty and sexuality. Additionally, the cherry blossom is the Chinese symbol of feminine principle and it also symbolizes love in the language of herbs. Interestingly, cherry blossom is the flower of the April in China, whereas in Japan, it is wisteria." Spring flowers of Japan

Japans most beloved variety is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem. The flowers bloom, and usually fall within a week, before the leaves come out. Therefore, the trees look nearly white from top to bottom. The variety takes its name from the village of Somei (now part of Toshima in Tokyo). It was developed in the mid- to late-19th century at the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji period. The Somei Yoshino is so widely associated with cherry blossoms that jidaigeki and other works of fiction often depict the variety in the Edo period or earlier; such depictions are anachronisms.

Other categories include yamazakura, yaezakura, and shidarezakura. The yaezakura have large flowers, thick with rich pink petals. The shidarezakura, or weeping cherry, has branches that fall like those of a weeping willow, bearing cascades of pink flowers.

Annually, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and general public track the sakura zensen, or Cherry-Blossom Front. Nightly forecasts follow the weather segment of news programs. The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January, and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. Then it proceeds north, arriving in Hokkaidō a few weeks later. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts. They will go to parks, shrines and temples with family and friends and hold a "flower viewing party" known as hanami. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of sakura, and for many, it is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Hanami custom in Japan dates back to many centuries ago. It is witten in Nihon Shoki that the Hanami festival were already held in the 3rd century.

Most Japanese schools and public buildings have sakura trees outside of them. Since the fiscal and school year both begin in April, in many parts of Honshū, the first day of work or school will coincide with the cherry blossom season.