https://mylittledejima.com/2015/05/15/the-spirit-of-a-tree-the-camphor-tree%e3%83%bb%e3%82%af%e3%82%b9%e3%83%8e%e3%82%ad-%e6%a5%a0/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150423_kusanoki-camphor-tree-1.pngKusanoki - Camphor Tree2023-08-20T10:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2021/07/22/fist-of-the-north-star-3/2023-07-15T16:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2020/05/24/ninomiya-sontoku-passion-curiosity/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/book-country.jpgBook Country2022-07-06T20:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2016/12/05/silence-the-movie/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161202_silence-3.png20161202_silence-3Colored photographs in a related book I will talk about a bit further down. On the bottom right, you can seen the author of Silence, late Endou Shuusaku. Right next to him a fumi-e, also furthe explained later on and on the top left you see miniture model of the trading post Dejima, which belonged to the Portugues until their expulsion in 1641, 2 years after the story of silence takes place. The man-made island would then go over to the Dutch, who would remain the only Western nation to interact with Japan...a bit of history on the side 💡.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161202_silence1.png20161202_silencehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161202_silence-21.png20161202_silence-2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161202_silence-2.png20161202_silence-2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161202_silence.png20161202_silence2022-07-06T19:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2018/09/04/how-do-you-live-%e5%90%9b%e3%81%9f%e3%81%a1%e3%81%af%e3%81%a9%e3%81%86%e2%bd%a3%e3%81%8d%e3%82%8b%e3%81%8b-by-yoshino-genzaburou/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_8451-e1536067821312.jpgHow to Live?https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_8455.jpgKoper's Friendshttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_8454-e1536064550941.jpgMom's Staircase Memoryhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_e8458.jpgKoper's uncle2022-02-03T14:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2022/01/01/tiger-mask/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-golden-mask.jpgThe Golden Mask2022-02-03T12:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/10/21/sanei-boeki-plush-dolls/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171021_super-mario-all-stars-new.png20171021_Super Mario All Stars Newhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171021_super-mario-all-stars.png20171021_Super Mario All Starshttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171021_wario-kirby.pngWario and Kirby by Saneihttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171018_sanei-boeki-mega-man.pngSanei Boeki Mega Man2021-12-13T12:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2021/04/13/wart-the-warden-of-dreamland/2021-04-19T15:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/17-2/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20151011_blog-image-5.pngIsland of Dejimahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20151011_blog-image-3.pngIsland of Dejimahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/torii-2.pngTorii Gatehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150109_landscape-with-clouds.png20150109_Landscape with Clouds2025-01-02T12:35:53+00:00weekly0.6https://mylittledejima.com/2017/06/01/castlevania-vengeance/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/castelvania-mld.pngCastelvania MLDhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/castelvania-new.pngCastelvania New2021-01-31T16:47:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2015/09/18/when-enveloped-in-tenderness-%e5%84%aa%e3%81%97%e3%81%95%e3%81%ab%e5%8c%85%e3%81%be%e3%82%8c%e3%81%9f%e3%81%aa%e3%82%89-by-yumi-matsutoya%e3%83%bb-%e6%9d%be%e4%bb%bb%e8%b0%b7-%e7%94%b1%e5%ae%9f/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150918_kikis-delivery-service-2.pngKiki's Delivery Service - High up in the SkyLight like a feather and as free as a bird - Kiki and Jiji swing up into lofty heights, accompanied by a group of seagulls. https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150918_kikis-delivery-service.pngKiki's Delivery Service'Hey, little fellas, how is going today'. Kiki on her flying broom engaged in a little chat with her feline friends. 2020-05-25T07:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/04/03/super-dragon-ball-heroes-card-game/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-25-new.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes 25 NEWhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-14.jpg20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes 14https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170331_super-dragon-ball-heroes-new-characters-4.png20170331_Super Dragon Ball Heroes New Characters 4Know'em all? - Super Dragon Ball Heroes offers an incredible range of characters to choose from, some are unique to the game alone. It's hard to keep up with all the character developments and transformations, but players will figure it out 😉.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_broly-level-4.gif20170330_Broly Level 4https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-header.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes Headerhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-14-x1200.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes 14 - x1200https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroeshttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-game-machine.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes Game Machinehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-10-new-1200.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes 10 New 1200https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170330_super-dragon-ball-heroes-8.png20170330_Super Dragon Ball Heroes 82020-05-24T17:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2015/11/20/nordic-girl-asa-discovers-the-mysteries-of-japan-vol-2-%e5%8c%97%e6%ac%a7%e5%a5%b3%e5%ad%90%e3%82%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b5/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151113_hakuoujoshi-2.pngMangaSource: http://ameblo.jp/hokuoujoshi/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151113_hakuoujoshi-2-2.pngMeishiSource: http://ameblo.jp/hokuoujoshi/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc05944.jpgHokuoujoshi 2-2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc05941.jpgAsa 2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc05939.jpgHakuoujoshi 1+2Voila Volume 1 and 2 - that reminds, what happened actually with the Obi ribbon of the first book?!https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc05936.jpgNordic Girl Asa 2Åsa made it again - ‘Nordic Girl Åsa discovers the Mysteries of Japan 2’. The cover of the second cover comes in similar fashion. 2018-09-06T08:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2015/07/24/nordic-girl-asa-discovers-the-mysteries-of-japan-%e5%8c%97%e6%ac%a7%e5%a5%b3%e5%ad%90%e3%82%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b5/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc05945.jpgHokuoujoshi 1-1https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc05942.jpgHokuoujoshi 1https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150716_asa.pngNordic Girl AsaThe is an episode also found in the book, however, this blog post though is not colored. Source: http://ameblo.jp/hokuoujoshi/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc05636.jpgBook Review2018-09-06T08:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2016/02/24/%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%93%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af-everything-i-know-about-japan-i-learned-from-manga-and-video-games/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160224_benjamin-boas-3.png20160224_Benjamin Boas 3A scene out of 'Nordic Girl Åsahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160224_benjamin-boas-2.png20160224_Benjamin Boas 2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160224_benjamin-boas-1.png20160224_Benjamin Boas 1https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160224_benjamin-boas.png20160224_Benjamin Boashttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc05949.jpgDSC05949https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc05951.jpgDSC05951https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc05952.jpgDSC059522018-09-06T08:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/11/30/part-time-in-japan/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171121_freeza-vs-freeta-header.png20171121_Freeza vs. Freeta Headerhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171121_freeza-vs-freeta-new-3.png20171121_Freeza vs. Freeta New 3https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171121_freeza-vs-freeta-1.pngFreeza vs. Freeta EntryFreezerhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171030_freeta-1-new1.png20171030_Freeta 1 New2018-09-04T10:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2018/01/17/back-on/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180116_back-on.png20180116_Back on2018-01-17T10:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/01/08/the-unfulfilled-ambition-of-an-edo-police-chief-inspector/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161229_ishijima.png20161229_ishijimahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-41.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-4https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-22.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-21.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-71.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-7https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-52.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-5https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-51.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-5https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-7.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-7https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-1.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-1「待っていたぞっ、火付盗賊改メ、長谷川平蔵じゃ！」・'I have been waiting for you! This is chief inspector of the arson and robbery department, Hasegawa Heizou - freeze!', he proclaims in typical manner as he catches criminals red-handed on the crime scene. He wears his signature soldier helmet of authorized rank, the Jingasa (陣笠・じんがさ) and in his hand he thrusts out a short, metallic truncheon, called a Jitte (十手・じって, usually of metal with a hook on the side to ward off sword attacks). Nothing escapes his sharp sight and what he aimed for, he will not let of the hook again - watch out you villains out there!https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161114_hasegawa-heizou-4.png20161114_hasegawa-heizou-42017-11-30T05:31:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/06/29/golgo-13-safety-manual-abroad/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-8.jpg3 Core Safety Principleshttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-7.jpgIt's all MathSource: safety manual episode 5: In Golgo’s words it is 10% talent and know-how, 20% endeavor (with preparations), 30% timidity (more about it further down ;) ) and 40% information. There is so much one can do, but information is the most crucial point because it’s obtainable by everyone regardless of the three other components mentioned.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-6.jpgUnsettling TimesSource: safety manual episode 2: Natural catastrophes, terrorist attacks, violent crimes, wars, infectious diseases and what more. Indeed unsettling times we find ourselves in. No matter where one resides, better to be prepared for all cases. The safety manual should raise the safety awareness and emphasizes the importance of knowing how to respond to emergency situations.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-5.jpgManual goes to Shredshttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-4.jpgHis Word is Lawhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-3.jpgRequest by the GovernmentSource: safety manual episode 1: 'Your track record is undisputed, Mr. Togo. If I had to say anything at all…well…it’s that timidity of yours, you know.’, he is told during their meeting in the cabinet minister's office.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-2.jpgTimid as a Bunny'Because I have the timidity of that of a rabbit...it's that timidity to blame that I have been living on like this.', he confesses. There is my Golgo, humble as a pie.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170629_golog-13-safety-manual-1.jpgWeather-like Informationhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170626_anzentaisaku-manual-600-271.png20170626_Anzentaisaku Manual 600 - 27https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170626_anzentaisaku-manual-1200-25.png20170626_Anzentaisaku Manual 1200 - 252017-11-21T05:14:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/05/26/nhk-world-easy-japanese/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170526_nhk-2011.pngEesy Japanese 2011 - Cuong in ElevatorThere is always a time to talk in Japanese, but one should be not talkative while in an elevator with others as considered as not polite. Cuong, thank you pal, we had a good time studying with each other. Hope you are fulfilling your dream as a successful salaryman in Japan or pursuing a striving career back home by using your Japan experiences. Take care+https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20160225_nhk-characters-end-formated.pngNHK Easy Japanese Charactershttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20160225_nhk-characters-sakura-and-anna-header.pngSakura & Anna First EncounterThe main characters of the NHK World Radio Japan audio drama Easy Japanese Anna (right side), a student from Thailand and Sakura (left side), her Japanese tutor and friend, at their first encounter at the university campus. In the background, the cherry trees in full bloom indicate the arrival of spring, which is also the time for new school semesters in Japan.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20160225_nhk-characters-end.png20160225_NHK Characters Endhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170525_easy-japanese-anna-learning.pngAnna Listening Japanesehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170525_easy-japanese-anna-audio.pngAnna LearningDiligent and regular learning will pay off.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20160225_nhk-characters.pngEasy Japanese Main CharactersAll the characters that lead through the 2015 version of NHK Easy Japanese (from left to right): handsome Kenta (Sakura's cousin), the main cast Sakura and Anna, knowledge thirsty Rodrigo (Anna's classmate from Mexico), Prof. Suzuki and the Dorm Mother.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20160225_nhk-characters-sakura-and-anna-3.pngNHK Easy Japanese: Sakura & AnnaAnna and Sakura2017-10-30T13:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2016/12/22/legend-of-zelda-30th-anniversary/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161210_legend-of-zelda-trifoce.png20161210_legend-of-zelda-trifocehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161210_legend-of-zelda-header.png20161210_legend-of-zelda-headerhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161210_legend-of-zelda-cartridge.png20161210_legend-of-zelda-cartridgehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/navi_the_legend_of_zelda1.pngnavi_the_legend_of_zeldahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/navi_the_legend_of_zelda.pngnavi_the_legend_of_zeldahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161206_link-andi.png20161206_link-andihttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161206_legend-of-zelda-30th-logo-birthday.png20161206_legend-of-zelda-30th-logo-birthday2017-10-17T13:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2017/07/03/amiibo-nintendo-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-figures-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-co-jp/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170703_the-champions-ballad-header-new-1200.png20170703_The Champions' Ballad Header NEW 1200https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170703_the-champions-ballad-header-1200.png20170703_The Champions' Ballad Header 12002017-07-06T02:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2016/04/06/shimabara-rebellion/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160406_torture.png20160406_tortureIOUSEME (硫黄責め・いおうせめ; punishment applying sulfur)https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160222_shimabara-rebellion-7.png20160222_Shimabara Rebellion 7https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160222_shimabara-rebellion-8.png20160222_Shimabara Rebellion 8One part of YAMAMOTO TAKATO's ( ・やまもと タカト), ghastly, yet outstanding illustration, showing Amakusa Shirou striding through a hellish inferno of death and agony as though leading his followers from the nether world into eternal salvation.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20150929_shiro-amakusa.png20150929_Shiro Amakusahttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20150929_shiro-amakusa-3.png20150929_Shiro Amakusa 3https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160318_hara-castle.png20160318_Hara castlehttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160316_kyushu-2.png20160316_Kyushu 2https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160316_kyushu.png20160316_Kyushuhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20150929_shiro-amakusa-5.png20150929_Shiro Amakusa 52025-01-02T13:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mylittledejima.com/2015/07/11/aiming-for-gods-dragon-ball-super/https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150708_dragonball-super-3.pngDragon Ball SuperLet the show begin! - Last sequence of the opening song before the curtains open to the new story arc. DRAGON BALL SUPER is being broadcasted since July 5th, 2015.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150708_dragonball-super-2.pngDragon Ball SuperLet the show begin! - Last sequence of the opening song before the curtains open to the new story arc. 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At least that is pretty much true for the guys. Ladies normally would go soft with their first drinks - but there are always exceptions. Later on they might maybe pivot to sparkling or PLUM WINE (梅酒・うめしゅ). 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The bike abandoned in the front, a photographer taking aim in the shade of the cherry trees in the background. All this on a sunny day. One of my personal favorites. As the warm winds blow in to lift the veil of dullness that winter imposed on everything, the newly inhaled life invigorates humans and nature alike. A feeling of encouragement and zest holds sway, things are on the move. In Japan this sentiment is emphasized by the fact that spring often marks the end and the beginning of terms. Students graduate or change schools (卒業; そつぎょう and 転校; てんこう respectively), businesses welcome new employees or rotate roles (incl. 転勤 tenkin, job relocation within the firm to other prefectures or even countries), others search for new housing (引っ越し; ひっこし). Thus, the period may be considered as a time of transitions to the unfamiliar, but also goodbyes to established habits. Girls Day, Hinamatsuri (雛祭; ひなまつり), at the beginning of March kind of ushers in the warmer season as sunny days become more frequent. Some days may be still unexpectedly chilly, but the weather tempts to go out on foot or take a ride through the area to observe how change takes place. Whereas spring is always anticipated, Ohanami (お花見, the event of cherry blossom viewing) decidedly represents the height of the season. Everyone is longing for their beloved cherry blossoms, the Sakura (桜). Families, school classes, groups of friends and even swarms of business people flock to the parks to enjoy the jovial and scenic atmosphere outside. One need to be quick though to reserve good spots as it is a race for space, particularly so on weekends. For companies, new hires are assigned for Bashotori (場所取り) to go out early in the day to fetch and occupy best venues, where the rest of the crew may settle down later on for the party. When WIFI and Smartphones were not as accessible as today, it might have been a welcomed occasion to escape from the boss' radar or the busy working schedules. Nowadays however, one or the other worker may curse technology for bereaving of this unique opportunity of some laidback moments. Portable devices handy, they go on their quest. Often it is also up to those newbies to arrange for the catering and the entertainment of the group (i.e. singing). Popular viewing spots are along rivers, temple sites or on the spacious castle compounds with walls and keeps in the backdrop. Indulging in the aesthetics of the trees and there flowerage though is opportune at any location, even a single tree is a majestic object to behold. Personally speaking, I always enjoyed in venturing out to find locations that were not packed because I could go around and take everything in without commotion around me. The serenity in those moments gave it depth and something that touched the soul within. A cascade of white flowers outpours down into the castle moat. Cherry blossom viewing, has been a beloved activity by Japanese since the olden days as countless ukiyo-e arts beautifully portray. As much as spring is a spectacle for the senses, it is definitely also one for the palatine. The local cuisines take up on the seasonal theme of the cherry blossoms as a source of inspiration. The result, elaborately decorated meals and Bento lunch boxes for on the go. Foods associated with the pink color of the Sakura, then take its kanji character, like 桜エビ (Sakura ebi/shrimp), 桜マス (Masu salmon), 桜肉 (sakura niku; horse meat) and 桜貝 (sakuragai; shell kind). For people with a sweet tooth, there is the 桜餅 (Sakura mochi), rice cake with a filling of red bean paste wrapped in a preserved cherry leaf. Be up-to-date where the Sakura blooming front is coming through and at what time so to schedule your viewing arrangement exactly. Regular forecasts indicate the gradual advance of the cherry blossoms across the Japanese archipelago in the news.https://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hanabi-bento-box.pngHanabi Bento Boxhttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hanabi-edo.pngHanabi Edohttps://mylittledejima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc01053.jpgNagoya during Sakura Season On the move March 19, 2015 chris.b A picture taken in the vicinity of Nagoya Castle, Aichi Prefecture. The bike abandoned in the front, a photographer taking aim in the shade of the cherry trees in the background. All this on a sunny day. 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