Another week has passed, since "Sakura" - 2 was posted, and there has been some developments. With the warm weather, this past week, a lot of the buds have opened and are showing more of that Pink tinge I was telling you about. I would say, come this time next week, they will be in full bloom.
When I visited the site today, people were already out and celebrating. There would have been several hundred there picincing, barbecuing, taking photos or just strolling.There was even a group doing "Tai-chi". And, when something becomes popular, up go the tents selling food and beverages, check photo-1. One gets the feeling, come Sunday 12th April, this place will be packed. I hope to be here too.
Well did any of you get the answer to last weeks question? Here it is again; what does Yawata-shi and the Light bulb have in common? The answer; Thomas Edison. When Edison was looking for something, to place inside the filament, that didn't burn, someone recommended that he try the bamboo from Yawata, this was after he tried several other materials, including bamboo.
Next week I will give you a run-down on the formalities surrounding the opening of the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Season". So, until then, Sayonara.
