A Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms in spring
The cherry blossoms are now almost in full bloom. So, I went to the castle park in Nagahama City, Shiga Pref., Japan. In fact, this park is located about one kilometer away from my house. Actually, it had been raining for the past two or three days, so, I was worried about how the cherry blossoms were. However, as it turned a sunny day today, I decided to go and have a look, and they were in almost full bloom, with lots of people enjoying the blossoms. 👆In fact, this castle is not the original. It was originally built in 1573. But it was abolished in 1615. After many years passed, it was reconstructed in 1983 modelled on the castles of the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573～1603). The interior is open to the public as a history museum. The cherry trees in the park are almost in full bloom. There is a rain forecast again this weekend, which may cause the blossoms to fall. Today is the best timing to see the blossoms, I think. People enjoy picnics under cherry blossom trees, ...
