Cherry blossom schedule
According to the map, cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in Tokyo on April 1 this year, which is earlier than usual. So it looks like I’ll miss it this time. http://sakura.weathermap.jp/smt/#area_3
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Seasons
Last week at an antique coin shop I like in Asakusa, I found this Tenpo era coin. The catalogue shows it’s from Tenpo 6 – that’s 1837. Today there are strong winds, what are called haru ichiban here in Japan. … Continue reading →
One of those “it’s nice to live in Tokyo” moments
Yesterday I met a friend from grad school in Ann Arbor who I haven’t seen in about 25 years. The day didn’t start very well. He was staying in Tameike-Sanno and I’m not that used to using the Ginza line. … Continue reading →
At the Shitamachi Museum in Ueno Park
Yesterday at the Shitamachi Museum in Ueno Park. The characters for “Cafe Shitamachi” are written right to left, an old style no longer used. Funny note: At the counter it said “Free English Guide.” I thought it meant a written … Continue reading →