The Sakura Tree

Once there lived three Japanese sisters:

• The eldest sister's name was Aki, which means autumn. She was named this because she was as graceful as the gold and red colored leaves that swirl gently to earth in the autumn breeze.
• The middle sister's name was Fuyu, which means winter. She was named this because her skin was as fair as the whitest winter's snow.
• The youngest sister's name was Haruko, which means spring....