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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

桜 Sakura Season, 2023

It is the season of Sakura (Cherry blossoms) blooming all around. As I often wrote, Sakura come and go all at once, enchanting us with their ethereal beauty and elegance. They are also so strong that they aren't scattered away even in a storm when they know it's not time for them to go.  Especially in the times of adversity, Sakura always look inspiring and encouraging with their endearing attitude to fulfill their ephemeral lives. 



The blooms of Sakura was much earlier due to the sudden warming up in March; it isn't affected by the severity of winter but by the time when warm east wind starts to blow. Restless as always at this time of year, I strolled around various different places with clearer, brighter vision. 

- 東大寺 Todaiji Temple complex, March 27th -

Cascading Sakura at an architecture along the path to the Shigatsu-do Hall


From the balcony of 二月堂 Nigatsu-do Hall



Peeping into the garden of the 勧学院 Kangaku-in



The heart-shaped rumps of Sika deer are the most fluffy at this time of year.

春日野園地 Kasugano Park



- 馬見丘陵公園 Umami Hills Park -

Sunlight Sakura

Right after the Equinox Day, Somei-yoshino was starting to burst into blooms, while early blooming Sunlight Sakura and yellow Japanese Cornel were in full bloom.  I notied they were all blooming at once strangely this year.



About one week later, Sakura was in full swing with Tulips.


"Hanami", or Sakura viewing picnic, is enjoyed basking in light.



- Along the 佐保川 Saho River -

March 30th





Three days later, April 2nd, paths were strewn with pale pink petals.




Sakura petals drifting in the air and on the water conjures up the various memories including of my late families to make me feel sentimental. 


Sakura season is going to be over soon here in Nara.



A summary of school spring break of my grandchildren; girl Y's 10th birthday, boy Y and M in the nearby Sakura park, F's graduation from elementary school, Okinawa ramen and Tottori sand dune.


This song is one of the most popular Sakura songs as a "graduation song". School year ends in March in Japan; graduation ceremony is held in late March when Sakura starts to bloom.

Sakura by MORIYAMA Naotaro, covered by Gille


Linked to Mosaic Monday

17 comments:

  1. I look forward to seeing your beautiful blossoms every year. The sakura blossoms are just now getting to full bloom and it's been quite cold most of the spring. The Cherry Blossom festivals kicked off on the weekend but I didn't get there. I'm hoping to get out soon to enjoy some blossoms.

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  2. Happy April! The spring blossoms are beautiful. I love the cherry blossom trees. Cute photos of your grandchildren, I hope they enjoy their break. Take care, enjoy your day and week ahead!

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  3. Gorgeous pictures !
    I've seen the beauty of Sakura in tv.
    You are lucky to be able to see all those flowers in Nara's park...
    Have a lovely day !
    Anna

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  4. What a beauty! Cherry trees are amazing. Best wishes to your grandchildren.

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  5. Wonderful photos of the blossoms, which I look forward to seeing on your blog every year. Much less is made of this brief season in the UK. There's always lots of fuss about snowdrops, daffodils and, a little later, bluebells, but blossoms rarely get a mention.

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  6. 今年の桜開花は早かったですが、ちゃんと撮影出来ましたね。菜の花のコラボも一層春らしさを
    感じさせます。お孫さんの10歳の誕生日おめでとうございます。それにしても驚いたのはFちゃんがもう小学校卒業ですか!あっという間に過ぎ去る年月。私達も元気でいられますように。💞

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  7. Blossom time in Japan is always a delight to see courtesy your beautiful blog Yoko. I love the photo of the blossom trees complimented by the fluffy rumps of the Sika deer.
    Your blossom is more advanced than ours but our Magnolia trees are now in full blossom - keeping my fingers crossed that 'Jack Frost' stays away, we don't want him ruining the blossom with frost damage.

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  8. Feliz abril Yoko. Que preciosa vuelta con la inmensa primavera con los cerezos en flor. Gracias
    Me alegra volver a verte por aquí. Y que ya estés bien.
    Buena semana.
    Un abrazo

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  9. The spring blossoms are gorgeous, Yoko.
    A visit to Japan during sakura season is on my bucket list.

    Hugs and blessings 🌸 🌸 🌸

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  10. Me encanta los cerezos. Preciosas fotos. Te mando un beso. Enamorada de las letras

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  11. The song touched me deeply, Yoko. The older I get the more beautiful the blossoms appear and the more poignantly memories of loss come flooding back.

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  12. Hi Yoko,
    Nature is extraordinary and every year in spring it offers us its flowers full of charm, delicacy and colour.
    I would like to visit Japan again at this time of year, what an incredible natural spectacle to see all the sakura blossoms, they are absolutely magnificent.
    Thank you for these beautiful photos that colored my eyes.
    I hope your recovery from cataract surgery is going well.
    Grettings, Maria

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  13. Dear Yoko!
    Beautiful spring and great photos!
    Wishing you a very Happy Easter that is filled with plenty of love and happiness.
    Łucja

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  14. Oh, so beautiful.
    Your photographs of the blossom are wonderful.

    Enjoy your April days.

    All the best Jan

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  15. Dear Yoko,
    All readers of your blog look forward to this post on sakura season. It is impossible to get used to Its beauty, you can only stand and stare. Thank you so much, for the song, too. I hope, your eyes are getting better so that you could enjoy the company of your grandchildren. How much have they grown! Y is a young gentleman already. Our Y in the meantime has turned three years old, we can't wait to see him in summer.
    Wishing you a lovely peaceful April.
    Irina and Doctor B.

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