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Monday 31st March, 05:32 AM JST

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Naka-meguro, Tokyo.
PHOTO BY ALFIE GOODRICH

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yurichan at 03:23 PM JST - 31st March

nice image. Anymore of these?
Alfie_in_Tokyo at 03:58 PM JST - 31st March

Yes. Google the photographer.....
Blue_Tiger at 06:00 PM JST - 31st March

Be-AU-TI-ful!!!!!!!!
kagunlapell at 06:02 PM JST - 31st March

there are cherry trees all over the world, not just in Japan. In fact, it is even common that in these places, those trees produce cherries, not just flowers (surprise!). Apart from that, there are two kind of trees with blossoms even nicer than the cherry tree: the almond tree and the orange tree, and both are far more fragrant than the J-cherry trees. As far I've seen, hana-mi is basically eating and drinking outside in the very early spring days, with friends or family. Well, that can also be found anywhere else in the world! The difference is that BBQ here are tiny-mini and parks are infested of people...
Nessie at 07:06 PM JST - 31st March

My favorite Hendrix song. (Now, if you will excuse me while I kiss tke sky.)
yongfook at 07:17 PM JST - 31st March

wow. that is a ridiculously beautiful picture.
VoXman at 07:50 PM JST - 31st March

greenteaonsens said:

"Only the Japanese can truly appreciate cherry blossoms, the four seasons and wabi-sabi. Don’t even bother trying if you are not a true Japanese - you will look like an elephant in a pink tu-tu trying to ballet dance."

Voxman replies:

If that is so then I guess we should close the Louvre in Paris down to all Japanese, because clearly you would have to be a Parisan or at least from the West to appreciate the glorious art contained therein. It would be like a Otaku looking at the Venus d'milo and thinking it was the ultimate fantasy doll.
Sarge at 07:50 PM JST - 31st March
Nessie - two questions:
1. Are you going to kiss the fake blue sky in this great photo?
2. How the heck do you get an avatar?
3. Should I get one one? I know, that's 3 questions...
franz1999 at 08:05 PM JST - 31st March

Another great image Alfie. Congratulations! Francesco
eastokyo at 09:09 PM JST - 31st March

Cherry blossoms "were" (that would be in italics if this were a real website) in full bloom in Naka-meguro, and those that survived the rain today will be knocked over by the strong winds tomorrow, along with a few similarly fragile stick-legged same-bag loving bambies trying to run to the station.
johnalex40 at 01:13 AM JST - 1st April

greenteaonsens-Only the Japanese can truly appreciate cherry blossoms

I resent that remark.

Why, in Bloomfield New Jersey there is a 'Cherry Blossom Festival' that can melt your heart and say 'I do' to your spouse once again.
Shumatsu_Samurai at 03:14 AM JST - 1st April

Interesting that with such a nice picture so many people have only nasty things to say......
eastokyo at 03:55 AM JST - 1st April

johnalex40, I'd wager green tea said that with tongue in cheek. I for one applaud the green tea for his incisive swipe.
romulus3 at 09:52 AM JST - 1st April

in full bloom surrounded by concrete ugliness. I dont get it? hanami parties are useless. I would rather head down to the meguro tavern for roast pork with apple sauce, roast lamb with mint sauce, roast beef with gravy, roast potatos, mashed potatos, peas and brussel sprouts. 1500 Yen all you can eat.
Tahoochi at 07:11 AM JST - 2nd April

"...hanami parties are useless"

Hanami parties are a reason to get drunk and eat outside with friends, family, co-workers, look at hot women (or men I guess), oh yeah, and look at the pretty flowers.

"...BBQ here are tiny-mini and parks are infested of people..."

Don't go outside.

"Only the Japanese can truly appreciate cherry blossoms..."

That just can't be true. Tom Cruise appreciated bushido in "The Last Samurai".

...why all the negativity?

Baa-hum-bug!