From the end of March to the beginning of April, cherry blossoms add color to scenes of graduation, entrance ceremonies, farewells and new encounters throughout Japan.
There are many famous cherry blossom viewing spots at shrines, temples, and castles, and they have become popular spots among foreign travelers as well. If you come to Japan during the cherry blossom seasong, you should be sure to experience a “”Night Cherry Blossom Viewing””. As night falls, castles and large parks begin to turn on the lights. Many people come around to see it- families, couples, groups of universitty students and coworkers, all kinds.
Preparing to enjoy it yourself is simple. First, buy a leisure sheet at a 100 yen shop. After that, buy any beer and snacks you’d like at the supermarket. That’s it for preparations. When you arrive at the cherry blossom viewing spot, spread your leisure sheet under a cherry tree. It will be your reserved seat for the day’s festivities.
All that’s left to do now is to look up at the cherry blossoms, have a drink, and enjoy spring in Japan. You will notice the people around you taking their own seats under cherry blossoms and having a great time. The next thing you know, everyone is drinking, laughing, chatting with their friends, and everyone is having a party and not paying the least attention to the cherry blossoms. That is cherry blossom viewing in Japan.