Everyone’s waiting for spring! Pink lanterns sponsored by local shops herald the upcoming cherry blossom festival (28 March) in Shibuya.
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Nemo not on the menu
Tried to get into a Balinese restaurant last night in Ginza, but it was full. Don’t think Nemo would have been on the menu anyway.
How to put on a kasa condom
When it rains in Japan, many shops expect people to slide their umbrellas into a plastic sleeve provided at the door, to stop puddles of water on the floor.
Hakodate from above
I’ve been in Hakodate for a bit over am hour, and made a bee line for Mt Hakodate, which has a sensational they over the city. But be careful of those icy footpaths – they’re slippery!
Snow in Tokyo
It’s snowing in Tokyo. Those white specks on the umbrella are unmelted snow flakes! It’s not cold enough to stick, but it’s the first time this season.
Sugimotodera
Sugimotodera, the oldest temple in Kamakura.
Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Spring has come early? The plum blossom is blooming, the crowds are building, and I’m off for a walk around some World Heritage sites.
Spring is coming
This is one of the first plum trees to bloom in Hibiya Park. Unusually warm weather in Tokyo is probably speeding them up this year. It got to 23C on Saturday!
Penalty!
But no score. 0-0 still in the World Cup qualifier game between Australia and Japan.
Inside Nissan Stadium
It’s green & gold inside this section of Nissan Stadium, waiting for the World Cup qualifier game between Australia and Japan to start.