The sakura, which usually blooms at the end of March, this year did not show its splendor until early April. But the delay only enhanced its impact on the atmosphere of new beginnings characteristic of "新年度". This moment of belated beauty reminds us of the unpredictability of nature and the importance of flexibility in our lives. In this beautiful combination of sakura and "新年度" we see the renewal, hope, and possibilities that lie before us in this new year. "新年度" is a Japanese term that translates to "new school year" or "new fiscal year."
In Japan and some other Asian countries, it is common practice to start a new academic or financial year in April. This is the time when people and organizations usually set new goals, plans and start new projects. A new school year is usually associated with moving to the next level of education or starting a new job, and a new fiscal year is associated with the start of a new budgeting and financial planning period.