Chidorigafuchi April, 2012

Long awaited spring has come to Tokyo

This is Chidorigafuchi, the Imperial Palace moat
with SAKURA (cherry blossom) in full bloom

We missed the SAKURA season last year 
due to the 3.11 earthquake and the Fukushima uncertainty


Both events changed our values and life styles
Tokyo westies now react to quake pre-warning sounds from mobiles and TVs
and they go to their crates or under the table
'a new normal' has emerged 

So, spring was especially important this year

I took Angie for a walk to a park with cherry trees near us. 

The Japanese cherish SAKURA 

both in full bloom and when falling.

 Sakura epitomises 'natural course of life'

And a blossom petal lands on Angie's face!  

a beautiful spring moment 
that we wish to repeat many many years with her...