For this fleeting time, people gather with family and friends to enjoy the scenery and even the most hardened of corporate drones can be caught smiling. Although many writers and poets have attempted to share this season, the true power of hanami can only be appreciated when contrasted with the oppressive Japanese work week and the depressing winter weather that precedes it.
“The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.” – Katsumoto, The Last Samurai
2 comments:
absolutely stunning! When you come back, I might ask you for permission to make framed prints :P
Be my guest! I still have to narrow it down. I take waaaay too many pictures.
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