Big in Japan, the UK version of "Hanami" celebrates the growth of Japanese culture in the capital, which now boasts well over 200 Japanese restaurants. The cherry blossom tree holds a prominent place in Japanese culture and tradition, and celebrations are taken seriously, with a strong emphasis on food and drink. The participating restaurants have each created a limited edition dishes or complete menus to celebrate Hanami, reflecting traditional dishes served in restaurants throughout the season in Japan. Each dish has been paired to an Akashi-Tai Sake. And to complement these dishes will be a Cherry Blossom Festival cocktail, the "Sakura", created by Akashi-Tai. The festival runs from 15 April to 25 May.