Day 31 Cycling in Sakura Petals
“Sakura, Sakura…” There is an old song called, Sakura, in Japan. Sakura, cherry blossoms, is a national flower of Japan, along with chrysanthemum. The hype around the blooming sakura in the spring is shared by everyone in the country, and it is one of the best things to see if you visit Japan in early April. We have “sakura forecast” during this season along with the regular weather forecast on the news. Approximately one week long full bloom sakura blossoms is what everyone is waiting for after the cold winter. Because it is so short and extravagant, it is a national outdoor party time called “Ohanami”, as I did in Kagoshima. In a shop between Akune and Yatsushiro, I found a sakura dessert with the blossom and a cherry inside. It’s so pretty I wouldn’t want to eat it! A team of high school baseball players were also surrounded by full bloom sakura blossoms. Even a hard practice is nicer with all these pretty flowers around? Even a
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