Hanami [lit. to view flowers] is the happiest time a year in Japan. Around the last week of March and first week of April the season usually reaches Tokyo, and thousands upon thousands of cherry blossom turn into light pink cotton candy that puts a magical glare over the capital. People head for the parks […]
sakura
Sakura along the Naka-Meguro river
My favorite place in Tokyo to enjoy the sakura season is in Naka-Meguro, where a walk along the Meguro river is nothing short of a fairytale. Of course, the walk can also be paired with pink bubbly that is served along the road, as well as sweet mochi snacks.