I'm on a role with posting this week, so why not keep it up, right?! Here are a few pictures of the cherry blossoms from this year. This is a very anticipated time in Japan since the blooms only last about 2 weeks and it seems to mark the beginning of spring. Many families bring blankets and spend the weekend eating, drinking, and relaxing under the cherry blossoms at parks - some even camp out over night to get the perfect spot! There is even one park in Yokosuka that is only open two weeks out of the ENTIRE YEAR and it's while the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The pictures honestly don't do them justice, they are absolutely breathtaking!
Navy base in the background
a park just outside base
in Kawasaki
close up!
at our local shrine
(a really sweet Japanese man invited me to a Sakura festival while I was there taking pictures!)
on base
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