Sakura!
03/02/2008 @ 3:14 pm
Though it can seem hard to believe sometimes on those cold mornings, cherry blossom viewing season is right around the corner.
To help you plan your viewing schedule, here is a map (current as of February 26) of how the cherry blossom “front line” is expected to sweep across Japan in the weeks ahead.
I sent this link to my Mom today, and she is excited as the map makes it appear that we’ll be there during the peak season. She also explained, for anyone interested, that the text talks about how cold air is necessary for the buds in the trees to “wake up.” Once awake, the buds need some warmth to actually open. Somewhere in there I’m sure is a nice metaphor.
March 3rd, 2008 at 3:11 pm