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The weather is getting more & more spring-like. I can feel spring in the air as I’m allergic to cedar pollen. It is not quite poetic to see beautiful scenery with a running nose (sigh).
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According to the 8th forecast released by JMC ( Japan Meteorological Corporation), cherry blossoms will start to flower on March 22 and reach full bloom around March 30. JMC’s cherry blossoms forecast is for famous & popular Somei Yoshino.
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Early this week I enjoyed my 1st Hanami and Obento (lunch box) this spring but not seeing Sakura but admiring Ume (Japanese Plum) in Inogashira Park which is known with Ghibli Museum.
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Inogashira Park is located about a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji station, just a 20min. by JR Chuo line and has a lot of things to offer such as a temple, a pond, a zoo, an aquarium, museums, and a wide greenery area.
The Ghibli Museum showcases the work of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio,
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The cherry blossoms of Inogashira Park are famous, and many people come here every spring to view them.