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Only in Japan
In Japan between March and April,
The cherry blossoms or SAKURAs in Japanese are celebrated
like no where else in the world
In this episode we're going to look at the
cherry blossoms around Tokyo
Then look outward
To understand the cherry blossoms
is to understand japan
YOYOGI Park between Harajuku and Shibuya
is one of the most popular destinations for HANAMI for Tokyo residents under 40
It’s lively all year round
But during [Tree]SAKURA season it takes on a different feel
Blue sheets and hanami goers are everywhere
The atmosphere is like a big party
I chatted with a group of hanami goers and ask them simply
Why are you here
Not faraway in Shibuya
is HACHIKO crossing
The busiest intersection in the world
has its own cherry blossoms
This is a popular meeting spot
But for only 10 days a year it's just like this
The lovable dog HACHIKO has a statue
And this cool dog has one of best views in town
The king of Shibuya
Someone give that dog a bone
Just on the other side of Shibuya station is SHIBUYAHIKARIE
A new building with loads of great shops and cafes
HARBS has one of my favorite cakes the mille crepes
Six layers of fruits and cream
It's awesome
But on this day I had a craving for something seasonal
like this
The SAKURA cake
It has real SAKURA blossoms on top
and just screams springtime
Cherry blossoms
see them smell them and now eat them
At a couple HARBS original muscat jasmine tea
It's a fantastic duo
Sweet azuki beans envelope in a delicious sakura cherry blossom flavored mousse
But how does it taste
Oh it's good
That's very good
The essence of springtime in Japan wrapped up in a delicious cake
INIKASHIRA park is one of the most popular destinations in Tokyo for HANAMI
In fact it's one of the most popular in all of Japan
Besides the many sakura trees, INOKASHIRA park has a tranquil lake for rowing
and paddling
It's usually a peaceful place but in Tokyo during the sakura season
It becomes more of a parking lot for boats
It can be relaxing
From the lake you get a new perspective on the trees
and the park
It's easy to make friends with local people during the [Tree]SAKURA season
They offered us food,drinks
and some fantastic insight on Japan's history with the cherry blossoms
There are a lot of nostalgic songs that remind people of moments in the
past
and reliving also [Tree]SAKURA memories can be a lot of fun
It's easy to get caught up in the moment and simply enjoying the togetherness
That comes with being a HANAMI goer
is a major part of [Tree]SAKURA season in japan
This history goes all the way back to the time of the SAMURAI