Cherry Blossoms are generally in bloom from the end of March to the beginning of April, however this year the warm weather has caused the trees to bloom unseasonably early. I'm lucky to have the chance to enjoy this uniquely Japanese custom of welcoming spring.
Sumida Koen is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. The park has about a 1-kilometer row of trees along the Sumida river on the side of Taito-ku. There are about 1000 cherry blossom trees, and it's one of the best places for cherry blossom viewing in Spring.
There is also a park across the river in Sumida-ku where there is a Sakura Matsuri in April and a monthly antique market.
Somewhere near the entrance.
As we strolled along the park..
Cherry blossom trees with pink lanterns hung on it.
Photo taken under the cherry blossom tree
Another shot
Boat on the Sumidagawa (Sumida River)
Lovely Cherry Blossom trees across the river
Another nice view
Can't get enough of it...
Wonder what's that on the back ground ?
Tada! This is the infamous Asahi Breweries Building! Looks like a piece of..... erm.... ee.... :p
Homeless man taking a rest on the floor.
Some Japanese youngsters laid floor mat and sat down for chat and drink.
A bunch of aunties even had steamboat there! Imagine having boiled hot fish ball & tako in such cold weather... yummy! 
There were some food stalls selling finger food as well.
Fresh raw giant tako!!!
Sweet potato for sale! 
Aiyks, forgoten what this is called in Japanese. It looks and tastes like mee pattaya. : )
Green & White sakura trees!
Some botaking cherry blossom trees.
Ume trees
Ume trees & Bamboo trees
Nice ume
Sakura
Close shot of sakura!
Great to see other flowers around :p
I'm not good with flowers, so, have no idea what flower is this. :p
Yellow yellow!
posted by Dreamee @ 10:59 PM
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