After the devestating earthquake and tsunami that killed over 18,000 people last March, Tokyo is embracing a new year and with it new dreams of the future. The Cherry Blossom Viewing at Tokyo's Ueno Park saw 1,200 cherry trees blooming and blossoms falling making it a memorable spot for Tokyo's population.
"The parties called “hanami,” or “flower viewing” in Japanese, are spring traditions held among families, friends and co-workers. Parties beneath the cherry trees can go on all day and night, especially on weekends." According to Travel International.
Travel International also states, "signs were erected encouraging visitors to show “self-restraint” out of respect." The festival, marred by the threat of powercuts and blackouts, was a huge success. The flower-viewing drew in thousands of tourists, natives, and international visitors.
According to interviews done by Travel International “During last year’s cherry blossom season we were in a mood of self restraint after the earthquake,” said Yui Nakayama, 24. This year however there was a feeling of hope and renewal that allowed the grieving city a chance to heal.
Nakayama said “Japan has become energetic again, so I’m happy to relax and enjoy myself with my colleagues today.”
It is indeed a time of hope and renewal for Tokyo.
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