Spring has come in Japan and Cherry blossoms are again in bloom.
As had been the tradition for years,
Japanese people go out to watch these cherry blossoms while eating, drinking, and generally having fun under the tree...
this much valued event which we call Hanami.
Last Sunday, I went with my wife to Shukkei-en, a Japanese traditional garden in Hiroshima, for Hanami.
This place was built by Ueda Soko, a famous master of tea ceremony.
Whenever I am in a Japanese garden, I feel comfortable.
It reminds me how thankful and happy that I am Japanese.
