Wednesday 11 April 2007

Cherry Blossom season is here!!

庄原市の上野公園
Shobara City, Ueno Park

The brief cherry blossom season has arrived and all over Japan these pale pink flowers can be seen. Parks are filled with people wanting to enjoy a few hours relaxation underneath the blossoms drinking a beer and enjoying a 'bento', japanese lunchbox or for the well prepared, a barbeque! The picture above shows a lake surrounded by the trees with lantons and seats scattered around to sit down and take in the view. I went on a weekday which made viewing easy but the day before Naomi and I went to a place where it is said to be quite beautiful however with it being a Sunday and most people having the day off everyone decided to head off to the same place which caused major traffic jams. After moving slower than a baby taking his first steps and not getting anywhere, we decided to turn around and park where a few cherry blossom trees were and took a breath of fresh air!

安芸高田市の土師ダムの付近
A place near Haji Dam, Surroundings of Akitakata City


庄原市の上野公園
Shobara City, Ueno Park


広島県安芸高田市土師ダム
Haji Dam, Akitakata City, Hiroshima Prefecture


土師ダム 花見
People enjoying the cherry blossoms with friends & family


土師ダム入り口
Entrance to Haji Dam

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