April 01, 2007

桜 / cherry blossoms


今日は中目黒へお花見に行きました。ここは目黒川に桜がせり出していて、とても迫力があります。歩道はお花見をしている人や、ビールやおつまみを売る人で、すごい人だかり。川の水面に桜の花びらがいっぱい降り注いでいて、とってもステキでした。
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Many Japanese people like cherry blossoms. A lot of people have a picnic in the park to appreciate the blooms. Of course, some people enjoy each others' company, food and drinks more than the blossoms. Schools, jobs and the financial year in Japan start in April, so cherry blossoms have become the symbol of spring and also a new life.

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