Ueno Park

Cries of "寒い" and "寒いね" ("it's cold isn't it?) from the students here are not unjustified. It's more chilly than it should be at this time of the year. Despite 16 degrees being seemingly similar to the temperature at LT8, I don't even want to step out of my room unnecessarily or to bring in the clothes. It'll get warmer soon, I know...

Today's temperature at Asakadai (high/low): 16°C/6°C

Items bought from 100 yen shops in the past 3 days: 16 (hangers, cloths, a pan, stationery, etc etc)

Average amount spent on transport a day: 700yen (S$9)

More if you go far - the ride to Ikebukuro alone is 300yen ($4.20)! 高いでしょう？


flowers at the shiyakusho (municipal hall?)


yesterday's breakfast - tofu hamburg , cabbage salad, Yakult yoghurt drink


population count at the shiyakusho


the picnic crowd at Ueno Park


きれいだね？


street selling food


sakuras all around the temple - breathtaking.


one for the record!


junior employees(?) laying the sheets for their company's hanami (just my guess)


"it's like heaven" =)

There's something so intimately beautiful about the whole cherry blossom season, with people coming all over just to appreciate nature and marvel at it. Especially with temples and historic monuments in the background. Do come to see for yourselves if you all have the chance!