Japan sent this Sakura Tree to Space... and then Weird things started happening

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In 2008, a Japanese astronaut took some Cherry Blossom seeds with them to the international space station for 8 months. When they planted them again in Japan, weird things started happening...
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[@hakobpoghosyan9258]

Are there any scientific articles about these trees?

[@Tamara-9quti]

@@hakobpoghosyan9258 I wonder if we could send every seed that we grow and see if this could help with agriculture, space fruits and vegetables would be interessting

[@hakobpoghosyan9258]

@@Tamara-9quti Do you have an opportunity to do so?)

[@Tamara-9quti]

@@hakobpoghosyan9258 well, no

[@tiefblau2780]

Me too I like the space sakura theory XD

[@liamshiels8626]

There's a beach in Toyama where Jade washes up on the beach after earthquakes. I'd love to see a video about that.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Omg that sounds so strange and interesting! Definitely gonna do some investigating!

[@ravonluv]

This would be awesome!

[@kmackblack]

I would definitely watch that. Living vicariously through content creators on KZbin is one of my favorite things to do lol

[@canadianguy521]

Sounds like a treasure hunt

[@Pushpul.Pandey.PP007]

Are you Serious..?

[@mirascraftycorner]

DLR, the German space travel agency , just did a science project for primary school kids called Space Seeds. They sent wild flower seeds to space for 6 months and in a blind study you got 2 color coded packages to plant and observe the growth of the plants. They also came to the conclusion that the seeds that were in space showed faster and stronger growth than the earth seeds. It was a great project! My students enjoyed participating

[@greghelton4668]

The most common Sakura, the shimeiyoshino I think, were all cloned from from cuttings from a single tree. Interesting that a tree that was grown from a seed would mutate, though it does make sense that it might mutate.

[@kelvisaisawesome]

Wha- wow

[@fuandyourmom]

I think being in space means nothing probably they where dying there. they were probably genetically modified to make news bigger

[@Robin93k]

Offspring usually are mutations of their parents... That's part of how evolution works.

[@lolcerditorock]

​@@Robin93kbut this is clones we're talking about. Not a normal interaction between two genetically different organisms

[@ixchelssong]

@@lolcerditorock Mutations can happen in the DNA, whether or not cloning is involved.

[@EnigmaDave]

I'm with the pollination theory if 6 petal cherry blossoms are a thing on Earth. Otherwise, I'd bet the time in space altered the seed's genes. The hanging down may just be due to the "extra" weight of the 6th petal? It's nice seeing you again , Hannah.

[@lupo19fun]

❤nice

[@TamagoHead]

In high school I knew a girl who’s family cultivated giant leaf clovers.

[@mail4dodi]

I wonder if the pollen from this tree is altered? Won’t it effect other trees and the seeds created from the regular blossoms pollinated by the space tree pollen?

[@nashd1821]

or they might have mix the seeds

[@wrathc53]

​@@nashd1821but mixed it with what species of cherry blossom 🌸, which would have sis petals?

[@xXMushfaceXx]

I love that the oldest tree is being taken care of the way we take care of our old loved ones.

[@FusionHyperion]

I went to Japan this year for the first time and it's actually the most awesome trip I've ever done in my life

[@michaeldavis9190]

Where did you go? I was supposed to go to Hokkaido in 2020, but it kept getting put off because of covid.

[@majobenitez]

Where did you go?

[@ItchyPilauBoto]

Yup lived in Korea for years, travelled across the united states for the Army… Born and raised in Hawaii, yet i only spent 2 weeks in Japan and will never forget how amazing this country is.. So clean and the people are nice, the food is delicious and like the basically 0% crime is out of this world.. You wont know unless you go..

[@pitdog913]

I want to spend my life in peace and quiet in a house in the middle of the field full of cherry blossoms they're so gorgeous I want to see one in person 😭😭

[@skz_staa0325]

I think you’d have to plant them yourself though… and they stay in full bloom for a short amount of time. That’s why they represent life, beautiful yet delicate.

[@Financiallyfreeauthor]

There’s a cherry blossom season in Washington, DC. They do only bloom for a couple weeks

[@nicolemerschdorf6316]

I think the best part was when the old man ate the strange cherry blossoms. Old folks just knows stuff. Now I feel like I need to eat them too!

[@annewensveen6952]

They are edible! They kinda taste like floral less-sweet cherries :)

[@mqegg]

you can actually suck the nectar of most flowers, i reckeon thats what he was doing

[@opotatoqopotato467]

@@mqeggyeee like red clover flowers

[@melissamoonchild9216]

hes going to live forever 🧬🌸

[@danysanerd2383]

I'm tripped out that he was eating them raw they have to be processed or they contain a compound that when you eat it or turns to cyanide! Plus how much he was eating even when it's pickled & candied it's recommended to eat it in small amounts. 😅 Flower buds can be preserved Japanese-style as 'sakura' by salting, pickling in plum vinegar and drying. Or to candy the petals for use as a garnish, paint whisked egg white on both sides, sprinkle with caster sugar and leave to dry. It's advisable just to eat cherry blossoms in small amounts, particularly raw.

[@frasermackie19]

See when Mount Fuji is visible, it completely transforms the scenery. 08.16, that drive in the night with Fuji, looks awesome!

[@lm-pw9ul]

Beautiful place

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

In reverse: there have been seeds found in archaeological sites in Japan that differ from known living cousins by its petals, leaves, etc.

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

That sounds pretty normal/expected

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@Good_Hot_Chocolate ummm, how so?

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

@@chrissonnenschein6634 evolution.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@Good_Hot_Chocolate I did not word it write. not evolution. completely unrelated to known forms.

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

@@chrissonnenschein6634 Then that is indeed interesting. Especially if it is indicative of a missing link or even just if it's a mutation.

[@PrincessNebbia]

I live in a very very countryside city in Brazil and we also had a tree that went to the moon, its in a park that takes care of it. The city's name is Santa Rosa in the state of Rio Grande do Sul if you want to look it up, it's not a sakura tree

[@2degucitas]

Were there any mutations?

[@PrincessNebbia]

@@2degucitas no , just a regular tree.

[@janedoe4316]

Ive barely been out of my state, but visiting Japan has been my dream since i was 11! Beautiful architecture, history, & cat loving culture!!! I hope to go one day!

[@marimarihosp3035]

The Jindai Zakura is an Edo (Yedo) higan zakura, one of the oldest breeds of wild cherry tree in Japan. The famous Yoshino cherry trees in Washington, DC, USA, is a hybrid of the Edo higan and Oshima zakura.

[@TaftisBack]

Haha, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the first two cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in 1912 after some 2,000 saplings were gifted by the Japanese Ambassador, Chinda's husband. It took the saplings 3 years to make the complete journey from Japan to D.C. safely. Today, with nearly 15 varieties spread across the city, cherry trees are the most common type of tree in D.C., and the two original trees still stand.

[@roccodemaro4305]

Glad to see you back in Japan & thriving, Hannah!

[@AndieMiller]

Back when I was a kid, a local community college (I believe) got a hold of some tomato seeds that were sent to space much like these trees. When they came back and were grown, the tomatoes had gold spots all over them which was so weird looking. Now I hate raw tomatoes but when someone offers you a piece of space tomato to eat you obviously eat it! LOL

[@MaShcode]

Noticed they recently raised Fugi-san’s alert level to watch. Recording seismic activity indicative of moving magma. Ticking time bomb but sure is gorgeous on the rare clear day.

[@EsraaAMadoh]

I came to this video tryna figure out more about sakura seeds that traveled to space, but ended up staying for the beautiful & oddly calming shots of a part of Japan, and the fact that Sakuraco and Tokyo Treat sponsored this video made me watch the whole thing (since I like looking at the snacks) 10/10 like this content

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Hannah!!! The cherry blossoms are beautiful!!! 🌸

[@todddarling225]

Fantastic video. I have always loved the idea of seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan. Now I want to go more than ever. 😀

[@ofthenearfuture]

Hannah and mochi, name a more iconic duo haha. This was a fantastic video! Love a deep dive, this was just an especially beautiful one

[@AL-fl4jk]

Also… maybe I’m just used to cherry trees that have to deal with Canadian winters but does that not look a LOT older than a 15 year old tree?

[@ae3qe27u3]

In warm climates, trees grow MUCH faster. It also depends on the type of tree.

[@ElDapperCaballo]

Great video, also DAM that one shot driving down the street with mount fuji in the background... chefs kiss! I had to go back and watch it several more times. Also really excited to see your other topic video, especially the drifting one!

[@user-we6lm5pg3t]

Thank you for the story that even I, a Japanese, did not know!

[@kristinsato]

Just found your channel through the Instagram post for this video. Your videos are all so wonderful, I’m so happy I found you ❤

[@kvinettaf09]

Love it! And love the look of the topics you want to cover 😍 yay!

[@thenerdykilt6431]

Your short is what got me to this video and felt almost instantly that I needed to subscribe haha. Can already tell I'm going to like the content. :)

[@KoMag3Ko]

I love Sakura! This is your first video I've seen and it was very interesting and pretty!! I'll subscribe as these are really easy to watch when I just want to wind down

[@Kayjonatravels]

I watched the all video and am overwhelmed by your vlog going experience ❤👍thank you for sharing Hannah.

[@sebsalvarado]

OMG I really appreciate your content! thanks for this cool beginning of the week

[@jorgesaki7849]

Amazing Sakura Space story!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for the interesting store, and it's so nice to see you back in Japan.

[@giochacon8354]

loooooved every second of this video... as always thx for the great content!!!!

[@ChristieMancinelli]

This is sooooo lovely thank you for sharing 🌸🌳💕

[@Itami95]

Stunning scenery!

[@somethingsomething404]

The hospice my grandma died in was named Sakura, such a beautiful name and tree

[@Grunge_Cycling]

It would be awesome to see how the seeds would sprout in space 🌱

[@funwari_tsukune]

Thank you I didn’t know about space Sakura! Beautiful video too. ありがとうございました！

[@heatherhauck7721]

Most anticipated future topic, the drifting scene! 🙏

[@Food_lover352]

Thank you for leaving your link in the shorts video

[@ArchAngel149]

Beautiful scenes and views!

[@Crow_No]

Now I want to see what would happen if different seeds from trees or plants would do!

[@justinfelt748]

Happy Monday, Hannah!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇👍. You finally made it to Japan. Congratulations!🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍

[@TheFridge0x]

I bet this tree got a lot of attention when growing, ensuring nutrients were optimal and plenty of water so would grow quicker than another cherry blossom without the same attention. The cross pollination explains the petals unless it’s only a few of the petals and not every single flower when the attention paid to the tree would highlight this more than other cherry blossoms.

[@2degucitas]

How does pollination affect blossoms? They exist to produce fruit and express the genetics from the seed, no? The cross pollination would affect the fruit.

[@jorgesaki7849]

We will wait the next story....😊 Thanks!

[@vickimcmillan3705]

That was gorgeous Hannah 🙏🌸❤️❤️

[@kashresurrected]

Always loved your work Hannah, God Bless ❤🙏

[@Rudedence]

Instead of growing toward the sun the space trees flowers grow toward the earth, that’s beautiful.

[@DrRedLemon]

Hi Hannah, just wanted to say Japan is damn lucky to have you! Best jvlogger by far. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@madelves]

Oh wow I just clicked this because it showed up on my list. Didn’t realize video was 5 minutes ago. Also congrats on going back to Japan haven’t really say anything abt that. Wasnt new here just lurking. Great video, keep it up!!

[@ossumopossum]

i absolutely dispise yt-shorts, but i stumbled upon the teaser for this video rn.. well done !!!

[@Doggy-B]

Saw the short. Had to know more!

[@mlbb_spirits]

Everyone seeing the blossom tree....me watching her the whole video 😍🌸

[@BJ-fr2gu]

Thank you for making this video 📷.

[@sincerelyhallie777]

Yay! More Hannah! The space cherry tree story is so awesome! I have never heard that before! Mysterious! And I loved that photo of you and Chris! Stellar photography! You both look so happy and beautiful!

[@kellykelleher7321]

Quite Significant and Fascinating 🌸🌸❤🌸🌸💖

[@alfonsesang]

I live in a city in Kenya and we had a tree that was sent to space. It is guarded in a central park. It is so tall. Its flowers are 7 but normal ones have 6!

[@jsltouring]

i am planning to come back later this year for the fall foilage, will be great to hear about your reco on any hidden tracks we should check out around that time? (thinking of toyama or aomori but open to hear a few more spots)

[@jannissen4382]

Great video Hannah😃

[@tailstraveladventures79]

So beautiful 🌸 and interesting!

[@ponggero1998]

This is beautiful. I’m starting to dream again 😊❤

[@lupo19fun]

Wow! Awesome tree❤

[@GamingWithAlice186]

Saw the short on about the tree had to come see the full video.

[@conniemorgan8402]

What a glorious place ❤️❤️

[@GreedyCookiesMonster]

What a beautifull video :) and really cool story

[@itz_ninjaaa]

Kinda wholesome for me It's like bringing a young kid to space when they were just a baby..

[@Jenny-xe1ms]

❤❤❤yes please more deep dives in Japan 😮

[@romerort]

Greeeeaaat video!

[@aidan84511]

That Old Man Who Ate Cherry Blossom Leaves Knows Stuffs.

[@idontwalkslow]

A video on train fans would be amazing! Especially if it has Doctor Yellow

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh it will most definitely have Doctor Yellow in it 🥰

[@darlouthia5153]

Fascinating and beautiful! Subscribing now ❤

[@kkkk-jr9tn]

桜とても綺麗😀

[@darkmatter1289]

I think thats the fastest 10 minutes in my life. video ended so fast, new sub by the way!

[@fishnsteve]

I love Hannah currently!

[@alyden567]

I watch right away when I saw the upload 😂

[@patrickhoffman9191]

When I saw this my first thought was that the parent tree's flower was probably pollinated by a different variety of cherry resulting in a seed that would not look like it's parent. This is extremely common, that's why nurseries more often propagate perennials by cutting instead of seed when they want to produce the same variety.

[@PeteD]

ahh love love love Fujiyoshida

[@ayahal-athwari8631]

I do environmental sciences at uni, will deffo be telling my professor about this!

[@annetteku1]

Just really lovely 🙏🥰🌸🌝

[@vipulithadineth8938]

The oldest human planted tree is located in Sri Lanka. "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi" is 2300 years old.

[@pishedbloke]

That is like the story of the Fantastic Four but for plants... LOL Amazing!

[@AmRealityInc]

Sooo cool

[@patkay]

deep dives nobody asked for, but we're all better off for it! oh and, i didn't actually tell you this, but i also went to sakura wanitsuka probably about 2 weeks after you, and i could barely even recognise it amongst the landscape because it was all green 😂. much sad. next year!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh really?! Wow I didn’t realise how well I must’ve timed it then! The list of places to visit in spring is just too dang long!

[@Catjuggler]

Could the lack of gravity, amongst different air pressure in the spacestation over a period of time slightly alter how the seeds developed on a microscopic scale?

[@KillerTacos54]

Wow great idea for a video

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your content is really good so here's a sub

[@xiuming1927]

相変わらず、おキレイですね❤桜🌸に負けないあなたの笑顔に惹かれて見てしまいました😊

[@isaacnewt-on6484]

So cool

[@masterignis5740]

Yeah super cool

[@ree_iiinn]

I feel like I have not seen you eaten mochi on video in awhile.. Also yes I am still getting mochi almost every time I drop by the Japanese mart (maybe 2-3 out of 5 times?) as it still reminds me of you!!

[@ree_iiinn]

deep dives nobody asked for is back!!

[@musiclaura]

So yeah, I live here… lol Glad you could see the old man of Yamanashi. He’s a beauty!

[@d3n0tz_]

Be... A... Utiful Hannah! For next topic, I would love to see Densha Otoko videos 👍👍👍

[@bluewolf3266]

I love cherry trees😊

[@88divinegrace]

I'd like to know more about luxury fruit and organic food in Japan. Thank you for sharing.

[@dominiqueaolani]

Here from KZbin shorts I'm not totally finished this video but I love it 💕

[@FatSausage]

Would love to see you explore the car nightlife at the famous highway rest stop!

[@Jodabomb24]

So I'm by no means an expert on this, but at 4:09 you say that Jindai sakura translates to "giant sakura", which is indeed the translation of the characters you displayed at 1:04 (甚大). However, all of the signs that were seen in the video, including the ones by the space tree and the one displayed right after at 4:11, actually say 神代, which is also read as Jindai but actually translates to something like "as old as the gods". This seems like a fitting name for the oldest sakura tree around :)

[@Nynke_K]

This was fun and beautiful! Can't believe there are still spots open for your trips - if my health were better, I'd be all over that!

[@lm-pw9ul]

Get well soon. Never give up.

[@trumpwon2240]

If only there was a way this experiment to be repeated by the at-home botanist. I find this Fascinating

[@AcidxAnarchy]

The seeds time traveled

[@timfromtasmania]

MOAR DDTNAF yes please.