Wednesday 11 April 2012

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Spring is known to be the time for hanami (flower watching) so have you been out to view the cherry blossoms yet?

This week it looks absolutely like spring and it is indeed perfect cherry blossom viewing weather.
It was hot during the daytime yesterday although today's weather has remained unsettled.

Cherry blossoms that I looked at last weekend have become in full bloom.

Near the May's showroom there is the spot where we can enjoy seeing cherry blossom.
With digital camera in hand I experienced feeling of spring.

Cherry blossom Hill 30 seconds on foot from May's

The Akasaka Intercity rises above the cherry blossoms.


Individual cherry blossoms are very beautiful. 

Lights have been prepared for eople to enjoy the cherry blossoms in the evening. 

As it was still bright, the lighting can just be made out.

It is such a great feeling.
It is worth seeing even if you have to endure a little cold weather.


Because cherry blossoms have a short blossoming time, please take a little time to enjoy viewing them.

I went to Den-en-chofu to deliver some goods and saw the beautiful cherry blossoms along the railway line.
It is very special so please go and see.


Because the weather is warm and also cool, please take care not to catch a cold.

Tuesday 3 April 2012

New start in life

 

Time sure flies! It has already become April.
Today, many people will be starting a new life. Will you be doing so too?

Students and new employees think about how to start a new life.
Although I believe there are a variety of different methods, lets try to do our best with what we are able to achieve now.
Talking about making a new start in life, I went and viewed the coming of the Sakura 桜 (Cherry blossoms) close by to the May's showroom.

Since this photo was taken on the 1st of April, the flowers aren't in full bloom yet.


I tried to get closer, and closer and managed to get this shot.
The flowers should be in full bloom at the end of this week.

By the way, there are many events held for the cherry blossom season in many different places.

One of those events, the "ARK HILLS cherry blossoms festival", was held nearby May's at the ARK HILLS complex .

The festival had been on for three days from Friday the 30th of March to Sunday the 1st of April.
Even though it was the last day it was quite crowed.

Spot lights have been attached to the trees to illuminate the blossoms during night time.
Please come and enjoy viewing the fully bloomed blossoms lit up in the night sky.

The evenings are still cold during April so please wear warm clothing when venturing out to see the cherry blossoms to avoid catching a cold.