Springtime in Japan is absolutely gorgeous!!! The cherry blossoms are blooming and there's an unmistakable feeling of happiness all around! Most Japanese people celebrate this season by enjoying "Hanami". Hanami means "flower viewing"- this entails picnicking under the glorious cherry blossom trees w/ family, friends, bentos (Japanese lunch boxes), and free-flowing alcohol (usually sake)!!!! It's a FaBuLoUs time, let me tell you!!
We enjoyed a few Hanami's this season in various parks around Tokyo! However, nothing compares to being in Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in bloom! On a whim, Charlton and I decided to travel to Western Japan w/ no plans or reservations, and ended up in Kyoto at the peak of its cherry blossom season!! (For the most part, the cherry blossoms begin blooming in Southern Japan and finish in the North with trees in full bloom for about a week.)
Our spontaneous vacation was AMAZING and the perfect way to spend some of our precious last moments in Japan! :-)
Many people say that Paris is the most romantic city in the world, they obviously haven't been to Kyoto!
Hope you enjoyed my pics!!
XOXO
The pictures are amazing. I love the one with you in the blossoms! But of course, I cant wait for you to leave Japan and come home to all your friends. Love you!
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