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  • Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan

    When the Cherry Blossoms bloom in Japan it’s traditional to go to the park to view the blossoms and have a picnic.  Cherry Blossom viewing is called called Hanami. Ayako Egawa generously shared her photos of this years cherry blossom viewing. 

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    Ayako wrote, "We walked under the flow of cherry blossoms in the park.  It was beautiful!"

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    Close up of the cherry blossoms.

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    Ayako continued, "Lots of people enjoy sitting and eating ‘bento’ (their lunch)."

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    Ayako wrote, "We hiked along the road hearing the twitter of Japanese Bush Warbler.
    I like the feel of spring!"

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    I asked Ayako what the Japanese Bush Warbler sounds like and she wrote, "Hearing the twitter of the Japanese Bush Warbler is a sign of Spring in Japan. They sing like ‘Whoo Who ket kyo’!  It’s a unique twitter."  Later Ayako sent me this YouTube video below she found to hear the bird’s tweet.

    Ayako wrote, "Small purple flowers in the park. They are pretty."

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    Ayako wrote, "Cherry blossoms in this school playground are really beautiful!  It’s common that there are lots of cherry blossoms in school playgrounds in Japan."

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    Thanks so much for sharing these great photos with us Ayako!

    Check out these posts for more about Cherry Blossom Viewing and Festivals.

    You can also hear 2 well known Cherry Blossom Songs on Mama Lisa’s World:

    Sakura – Cherry Blossoms

    Sakura Sakura – Cherry Blossoms (Song #2)

    Enjoy the season and try to see Cherry Blossoms blooming near you if possible.  It’s worth the effort. 

    Mama Lisa

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    One Response to “Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan”

    1. japanese words Says:

      Great pictures, it’s too bad the weather wasn’t a little more clear.

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