The cherry blossom may now be falling, but for this contented-looking cat, it’s not something to be sad about, but instead something to celebrate, as its favourite lounging spot will soon be silent once again.
A cat kicking back amidst the blossom
Sakura and salarymen
They may or may not have been in the park legitimately, even if their looks do seem to strongly suggest the latter, but either way, sitting under the sakura, enjoying some spring sun, sure beats being stuck in the office.
Although to be fair, sitting under the sakura, enjoying some spring sun, sure beats many things.
An old and traditional rice cracker shop
Tokyo’s busy, neon lit areas, are without a doubt fascinating places to wander around, but arguably, their older, less congested cousins, are even more interesting — or at the very least have more character.
Places where the old and new sit comfortably side by side, and tradition is never far away. Like this old rice cracker shop.
A building that undoubtedly shows its age.
As does the work that goes on in its dark interior. The continued practice of tried and trusted techniques that, possibly just like the business itself, have been passed down the generations.
All of which, needless to say, is wonderfully present in the product.
Happy hanami!
The celebrations may well have been a little subdued this year, but with the cherry blossoms pretty much at their beautiful best, and the weather pleasantly warm, huge numbers of people were out and about in Tokyo’s parks and public places on Sunday.
And, along with the usual picnics, there were photos aplenty.
The odd heartfelt, and possibly blossom-related, ballad.
Plus, most significantly of all, lots and lots of laughter.
A baby seat, as a baby treat?
Not that he’s aware of it, but if he were, the little lad below would be well advised to make the most of this occasion, as conceivably it could be his last sit down on a weekday train ’til he’s donning diapers again as a silver-haired senior citizen.
