Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Cherry blossom viewing




Spring is here and the cherry blossoms are blooming. In Japan it is a custom to enjoy Hanami
or ( cherry blossom viewing ).  Usually, people take some food or drink to the park and enjoy a
picnic. People of all ages can enjoy this event, from young children to elderly people. It is especially
popular for office workers to hold a party after work, they drink alcohol with their coworkers and
enjoy looking at the blossom lit up at night.

This year I went to Koganei Park near my house, it was my first time to go there. The weather was
sunny and warm and the blossom was in full bloom. My wife made some delicious food and we enjoyed relaxing under the trees.
After taking a nap, we walked around the park and took some photos. ( See below ).

Why is this event so important for Japanese people? I'm not sure, maybe because the cherry blossoms
are a symbol of one year ending and the start of a new one, especially in schools and companies.

 Next year, I'd like to enjoy Hanami again, can you recommend any good cherry blossom spots?


Lunch time !

People playing in the park


Under the blossom
Sakura ( close up ) 




23 comments:

  1. Please write a comment on my blog. Thank you!

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  2. All photo are very beautiful!
    I want to go cherry blossoms viewing.

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  3. The lunch looks like so delicious!
    The photo makes me hungry.

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  4. So beautiful!
    I want to go to hanami as soon as I can!

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  6. cherry blossom is so beautiful.

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  7. I recommend Yoyogi park.
    There are a lot of cherry blossoms and food shop near.

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  8. The food looked so delicious and I want to eat them.
    I recommend Ueno park.

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  9. How beautiful the cherry blossoms are!
    Nice pic! I also like it and enjoy hanami every year.

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  10. The cherry blossomes are beautiful and lunch seem very delicious. I think that I want to go to Hanami and relax.

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  11. Photos is very beautiful! I went hanami in this spring. I want to go to hanami again.

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  12. I would like to go Hanami through seeing this blog. Photo of flower is beautiful.

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  13. I want to drink alcohol when I am twenty years old. I do not go to see cherry blossoms many times but I come to go to see cherry blossoms

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  14. Cherry blossoms are very beautiful ! I want to go Hanami and eat lunch with my family.

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  15. I wonder where the park is.
    It looks beautiful.

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  16. Nice.I want to cook well like your wife.

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  17. Your pictures are very nice.
    I have never gone to hanami, so I want to go to hanami next year!!

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  18. These days, I feel cherry blossoms are very beautiful, though a few years ago, I didn't feel at all.
    Last Monday, I went Megro river to see cherry blossoms.
    They were very beautiful.

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  19. I recommend you that Ueno park is so nice for Hanami.
    There are many shops where people can buy delicious food and drink.
    You may be satisfied with your eyes and your tongue.

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  20. The photos are very beautiful!!
    I want to eat this lunch with you!!

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  21. The cherry blossoms is so beautiful. Living nearby Koganei park, I want to enjoy hanami there next year!

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  22. I also like enjoy hanami every year.
    I recommend you Nogawa cherry blossoms light up.
    It is very beautiful.

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  23. The lunch looks very delicious.
    I like hanami but I didn't do this year, so I hope I will do next year.

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