It is that time of year again where the weather report includes a map of flowers and the Japanese people take time to appreciate the fleetingness of life and cherry blossoms. The blossoms open mid last week outside of the mountain and are probably gone now due to the miserable rain we had yesterday and today. I say outside of the mountains because the blossoms here didn't bloom until Monday and they are still holding out despite the rain. A group a people went to hanami (which literally means looking at flowers but typically includes drinking) on Saturday at Takada park. I believe Takada park is the top 3rd place to view the cherry blossoms (sakura) at night! There were tons of people out to catch a glimpse of the sakura before they fall and even more food stalls! It was a great time and the park was beautiful! Most of these pictures I stole from Naomi who is a great photographer even with a little camera!
Dog wearing a dress standing on her owner!
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