Hanami in Osaka-jo Koen

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Hanami in Osaka-jo Koen

The day after I arrived to Osaka Maria and Takayuki had arranged a cherry blossom viewing party (Hanami) with a bunch of Takayuki's friends. The hanami included a lot of Japanese beer and a wonderful BBQ.

Hanami is one of Japan's most important festivals where the people greet spring by sitting under cherry blossom trees enjoying a pick nick and a couple of beers. For most Japanese people a couple of beers are enough for making a crazy party atmosphere.

Upon arriving to the Osaka-jo Koen (Osaka Castle Park) I could understand why this occasion is so important. The park was packed with people in a very festive mood. The cherry trees almost shined throughout the park.

During the evening I got the chance to meet a couple of Takayuki's friends which was very nice. Everybody's so friendly here and are interested in who you are and what you do. My Japanese has its limits and a lot of things were probably lost in translation. My Swedish friend Maria helped me translate everything I didn't understand. Such luxury.

Take care,

//Kristian

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Photos

Maria
Ready for Hanami!

Too much
for some...

Cozplay
Japanese girls dressed up as their favorite Manga character.

Maria & Takayuki
Enjoying a beer

Me and Maria
Strike a pose.

Takayuki
Striking a pose

Osaka-jo
The Osaka Castle

Comments

[lena]

have fun
send my love to Maria and I hope that also the rest of your days in japan will be fine

[Magnus Berglund]

=)
Tjena! Du ser ut att ha det riktigt skönt! Härliga bilder! Du får hälsa Maria så mycket och njut av ledigheten! /MB