Spring

Well spring has officially begun in Osaka . The weather was warm enough today to go without a jacket and many Australians could be seen in their finest shorts and sandals. Meanwhile for the average Japanese it's still a little too cold for comfort. Expect to still see your share of winter coats and scarves if you happen to travel to Osaka in the next few days.

Spring is also a big time for Sakura and Hanami in Japan. Sakura is japanese for Cherry Blossoms, a type of flower that only blooms for a few weeks during the first weeks of April. These aren't exclusive to Japan and have been transplanted to Vancouver, Washington D.C. and Brooklyn just to name a few. Hanami is the tradition of going to see the blossoms. This is usually done from the ground on a blanket while ingesting massive amounts of alcohol and snacks. I took a few pictures, but they came out too dark.

I also met my first Japanese girl who actually looks older than she is. Weird...

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