The weather has been incredible here the last couple of days and I snapped these pictures of plum blossoms while out walking about. They are the sign that winter is coming to a close here in Japan (or at least in this part of Japan). They also herald the coming of the rather more celebrated cherry blossoms.
And soon will begin the maddeningly busy season of 花見 parties (hanami - "cherry blossom viewing"), the effort to cram as much fun and enjoyment into the very very brief Spring before the rainy season. But i love these early spring days. When the coat comes off and the the breeze is fresh and brisk but the sun is warm and each moment is a bud on a branch, getting ready to explode with colour.
Symian is: feeling so cheesy he might actually burst into song.
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Kanji of the Day: 可能性／かのうせい／potential
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