#blossom viewing

[nippon-com]

A preview of things to come: Cherry blossoms in Osaka.

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Here is something to chase away the winter chills. The first chery blossom forecast of the year is out!

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The skies have cleared in Tokyo and blossom viewing is in full swing. Here is a shot from the famous shidarezakura (weeping cherry) at the garden Rikugien.

[jagaimochi]

Cars & Hanami

I forget where this was. Somewhere in Hyogo. Very popular place for going to view the blossoms. Sat by the river and met some people. Ate some takoyaki. Nice day. 

Look at the Lollipop Man by the crossing. We were so intrigued by them when we arrived, I wish I'd gotten a better picture. I remember my friend saying, 'why does Japan have so many jobs for people when a sign would do just as good?'