The splendor of the Sakura season (cherry blossoms) is almost to Tokyo. This is a photo from yesterday of tree branches that reach over our balcony. 
This website tracks the sakura bloom in Japan. The weekend is expected to be beautiful. Having witnessed the brilliance last year, I have a better understanding and appreciation for the anticipation the bloom brings to this metropolis full of concrete. The Sakura theme is everywhere, in foods, desserts, songs, tea, pottery, cutlery, Hello Kitty, Anpanman, hankies, and hairpieces. I imagine it’s one of nature’s most grand efforts in welcoming spring!
This website tracks the sakura bloom in Japan. The weekend is expected to be beautiful. Having witnessed the brilliance last year, I have a better understanding and appreciation for the anticipation the bloom brings to this metropolis full of concrete. The Sakura theme is everywhere, in foods, desserts, songs, tea, pottery, cutlery, Hello Kitty, Anpanman, hankies, and hairpieces. I imagine it’s one of nature’s most grand efforts in welcoming spring!
Translation
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
On Meadow-hills and mountains
As far as you can see.
Is it a mist, or clouds?
Fragrant in the morning sun.
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
Flowers in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
Across the Spring sky,
As far as you can see.
Is it a mist, or clouds?
Fragrant in the air.
Come now, come,
Let’s look, at last!
1 comment:
My favorite time of year in Japan! Thanks for your blog comment. I lost my blog list last month so nice to re-connect with you.
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