Sewari Zutsumi Cherry Blossoms

Pink petals on a warm spring breeze

Cathy Cawood Mar 03, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A warm breeze wafting petals across the blue sky</p>

<p>Sightseers stroll beneath a canopy of blossom</p>

<p>Reading on the grass under the trees</p>

<p>A path beneath two rows of cherry trees</p>

<p>Stone walls and steps enhance the landscape</p>

<p>A kite-hawk soars high above the blossom</p>

<p>Mochi dango (rice cake) in spring colors</p>

<p>Blossom laden branches against a glorious blue sky</p>

<p>A couple sit on the grass beside the path</p>

A raised bank between two rivers near Keihan Yawata Station is the best place I have been to see cherry blossom so far. I know I think that because everything about that day was perfect - the weather, the company, the picnic food, and the beautiful, beautiful cherry blossom at the peak of loveliness. Even if you are not as lucky as me, the 1.4 km double row of cherry trees planted along top of the bank is a wonderful sight.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...