Can anyone help me find a good quote, poem, haiku for this topic?

Question

I'm writing an essay for my business school application. I'm applying to an MBA program that is Japan focused. I'm trying to find a short quote, poem or haiku that describes the beauty of Japan and Japanese culture. I'm trying to find something that conveys my love for the culture and people, using some very pretty, poetic language. Maybe even something that describes something like the bloom of the cherry blossoms, but can be abstractly applied. I really don't know where to look. Any help?

Answer 1

Wishing to die under cherry blossoms in spring

Cherry blossom season in full moon time

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Sleeping under the trees on Yoshino mountain

The spring breeze wearing Cherry blossom petals

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Shining spring day

Falling cherry blossoms with my calm mind

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Looking at the Mountain Sakura in mist

I miss a person who looks at the Sakura

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If there were no cherry blossoms in the world,

My mind would be peaceful.

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Prosperous Nara city,

The beauty of a full scent of cherry blossoms,

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In spring apricot blossoms bloom first.

I was looking for the blooming alone in twilight

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yamanoueno Okura.