The Sakura Obsession

"The Sakura Obsession" chronicles the remarkable journey of Collingwood Ingram, an English botanist known as "Cherry," who dedicated his life to saving Japan's cherished cherry blossoms from extinction. After falling in love with sakura during his visits to Japan, Ingram became alarmed by the decline in cherry diversity and the disappearance of the rare Taihaku variety. He heroically transported a living cutting back to Japan, ultimately becoming a leading cherry expert and sharing diverse cherry varieties globally. Blending the history of sakura with Ingram's incredible passion, this audiobook highlights the cultural significance of the blossoms from imperial times through the challenges of war to their modern-day allure.