In Japan spring is in full swing, despite occasional set backs like today when the north wind blows and the temperature plummets.
Japan is awash in flowers.
I think this country boasts the most flowers of any other place I have ever seen. But then, I am not that well traveled. The flowers stems are washed clean reveal the tiny green leaves budding beneath. Last Saturday night we wondered together among the lighted chochin lanterns that illumined the delicate pink blossoms as well as provided light for hanami parties. Literally everyone and their dog was out that night enjoying the blossoms and their food at the same time.