Cherry blossom tattoos make a great choice for many women today.   There are different things which are associated with the cherry blossom and this makes it appealing to many women looking for tattoo choices.   The cherry blossom also has significance in the Japanese and Chinese cultures.  If you’re thinking of a cherry blossom tattoo, it’s important for you to learn the symbolic meanings of the cherry blossom first.  Most tattoos are chosen for their symbolic significance and the cherry blossom is a great example of these.  Many people tend to blend or confuse the beliefs and customs of the Japanese and Chinese cultures.  It’s important when looking at the cherry blossom to recognize the differences based on the culture.  When you first decide to get a cherry blossom tattoo, you want to consider if you want a Chinese or Japanese cherry blossom.  Chinese cherry blossom- this is considered a symbol of power.  Usually it is used to represent sexuality and feminine beauty.   It can sometimes have an idea of power or of feminine dominance.  It is also often considered a symbol of love in herbal lore and the language of herbs.   The Japanese cherry blossom can have a very different meaning.  In the Japanese culture, the cherry blossom is a delicate flower that only blooms for a short period of time.  It’s often mean to represent the transience of life.  It also has ties with the fundamental teachings in Buddhism.  It is considered noble not to become too attached to a specific outcome or to become too emotional over things because everything will pass in time.  The fallen cherry blossom can often be a representation of the beauty of snow in the Japanese culture and Japanese literature often makes reference to the fallen cherry blossom and snow or to extend the life of a warrior whose life was ended early in battle.  So both meanings of the cherry blossom are significant and if you’re thinking of getting a cherry blossom tattoo you should know which you want and what symbolism it has for you.  Before you get this type of tattoo permanently added to your body, you should think about what the cherry blossom really means to you.   Of course is also okay if you want to get them just because you love cherries and not really because either of the meanings stands out to you.  There are lots of different types of cherry blossom tattoos to choose from.  They can be done in a large variety of ways and on many parts of the body.  Some are simple and small and others are large and elaborate.  They could be found in the back shoulder, calves, abdomen and many other parts of the body.   Cherry blossoms can be part of a big or elaborate tattoo or they can be a single tattoo on their own.