I love cherry blossoms and I was lucky to grow up near Washington DC, where thousands of cherry blossoms trees bloom every year. Japan’s cherry blossom culture is very different Japanese people really love cherry blossoms, for their beauty and their short life. In just a few days, thousands of cherry blossom trees blossom, and within a week, the petals are falling through […]
Spring cherry blossoms near Azamino (あざみ野)
Well this year the cherry blossoms have come, but instead of going to one of the famous parks like Chidorigafuchi we decided to see them in our local area. Since I have been riding my road bike all over Kanagawa (神奈川) these past few years I have discovered some great spots. I was even able […]
It’s Cherry Blossom Viewing Time! 花見の時です！
March ends and April begins. The cherry blossoms are usually expected around this time. In Otsu and all around the southern part of Lake Biwa, they have just started to open. Full bloom in Kyoto and southern Shiga is predicted for Saturday the 4th of April. This week, and especially this weekend, is the best […]