Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
Across the Spring sky,
As far as you can see.
Is it a mist, or clouds?
Fragrant in the air.
Come now, come,
Let’s look, at last!
— “Sakura,” verse 2
Joined some lady friends to cruise Wakamiya Oji Dori, the street leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. Sang a round of “Sakura.” Ate some cherry blossom ice cream. Rocking the hanami, baybee!
Photo: On Wakamiya Oji Dori
Photo: Sakura obi
Photo: Sakura ice cream
Photo: Wakamiya Oji Dori
Photo: The tori gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Photo: On the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Photo: Sakura festival booth–candied strawberries on Ritz crackers
Photo: Sakura festival booth–candied grapes
