I came across these enchanting cherry blossom photos on Narumi and now I'm longing to visit Japan. They were taken in Tokyo and Kyoto during Hanami, which literally translates to "flower viewing" and only happens for a few weeks each Spring. Celebrations involve outdoor parties and gatherings beneath the Sakura. I sure wish the U.S. had a tradition of simply enjoying the beauty of nature.
Akiko, my sis-in-law, her parents live in Japan, and I'd love to take advantage of their hospitality and knowledge before they move here in the next year or so. Have you been?
{Images via Pia Jane Bijkerk by Narumi}
