Last week it was warm every day, but this week it has been very cold and rainy, so umbrellas are a necessity.
On days like this, a nice umbrella can lift your spirits.
Spring rain is also called cherry blossom rain or spring showers, and even words describing the four seasons in Japan are full of charm.
These days, I can smell the scent of spring as the cherry blossoms start to bloom here and there on the road I usually walk near my house.
I thought the cherry blossoms would be in full bloom soon, so on Sunday I decided to take the train to Rikugien Garden.
This garden in Sengoku is famous for its weeping cherry trees, and I was excited and thrilled to be visiting for the first time.
A magnificent tree can be seen immediately after entering through the main gate. This must be the famous weeping cherry tree.
Many cherry blossoms in full bloom on soft-looking branches. People of all ages and genders were already looking up with smiles on their faces.
The cherry blossoms were as beautiful as their flower language suggests. I'm glad I decided to go!
There is a pond under the arched bridge in the garden, and when you look into it, you will see many red and black carp gathered there.
His mouth is open and he's munching away. I wonder if he's hungry?
After walking a little further, you will see red and pink camellias in bloom, giving you a real spring feeling.
The cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in about a week.
It was a garden where you could enjoy a moderate stroll without getting tired even after walking around once.
I was enjoying spring and thinking about going home soon.
The sound of a shamisen comes from somewhere...
As I walked, drawn by the sound,
We spotted an acrobat spinning a wooden measuring cup on an open Japanese umbrella!
It looks just like Somenosuke Sometaro that I used to watch every New Year!
Amazingly, acrobats from the traditional Edo Daikagura performing arts were holding an event in front of the weeping cherry tree.
More and more customers came,
There was a big applause at the end!!
I found out later that it was a performance by Edo Daikagura Maruichi Sen'o-shachu.
I was overwhelmed with emotion when I thought about how much practice they must have had to go through to be able to perform at such a level.
It was an unexpectedly wonderful day.
