Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka

The grounds of the Japan Mint contain many different varieties of flowering cherry trees. Every year, during the cherry blossom (sakura) season, a path through its grounds approximately 560 m long is opened to the public for cherry blossom viewing. This event is known as “Cherry Blossom Viewing (Sakura-no-toorinuke)” because people walk along a one-way passage while viewing the cherry blossom. Since its inception in 1883, it has remained popular as one of Osaka’s best-loved spring traditions.

For the first time in 3 years, the Japan Mint has decided to open its gates and hosted Cherry Blossom Viewing while taking thorough measures to reduce the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Also, we have continued to sell annual coin sets featuring it for our customers.　

The Blossom of the Year, “Fukurokuju”
Fukurokuju is a cultivated variety developed from the Oshima zakura cherry tree and originally grew on the banks of the Arakawa River in Tokyo. Its flowers are damask pink, and the petals have undulating grooves that give them a stiff appearance. The variety is known for its large flowers, each flower having around 15 to 20 petals.

This set is comprised of:

• Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2022 in brilliant uncirculated condition (a 500 yen bicolor clad coin (nickel brass, cupronickel and copper)*, a 100 yen cupronickel coin nickel brass coin, a 100 yen cupronickel coin, a 50 yen cupronickel coin, a 10 yen bronze coin, a 5 yen brass coin and a 1 yen aluminum coin),

* The new 500 yen coins started to be issued on November 1, 2021

• A pure silver medal (Size: 17.5mm x 17.5mm, Weight: approx. 4.3g);
  The obverse of the silver medal shows letters representing “Cherry Blossom Viewing” as well as cherry blossom petals, which are depicted by using latent image technology. (Different cherry blossom petals appear alternatively when viewed from different angles.) On the other hand, the reverse shows ’22 representing the year of issue, and this year’s animal zodiac sign, the Tiger.

• A plastic display case,
• A paper slipcase featuring the Blossom of the Year, Fukurokuju.

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 45,000 pieces

International Dealers for This Product

For South Korea

• POONGSAN HWADONG CO., LTD.

For People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao), Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia

• International Coins Limited

For People’s Republic of China (including Macao) and Taiwan

• Pan’s Coins

For Taiwan

• Bank of Taiwan

For Australia, New Zealand, US, and Canada

• Downies Collectables

For US (includes US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico), Canada, Australia, Austria, Switzerland, UK (includes England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man)

• Asset Marketing Services, LLC.

For European Countries

• Modern Numismatics International
• Empires History

Please see the International Dealer List for the contact information.