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                                             The exciting thing about spring is Cherry Blossoms (called Sakura) and Hanami (Cherry Blossom viewing BBQ's/Picnics)!  Everyone flocks early to the nearest Cherry tree area to set up their blankets and tarps so they can reserve their favourite picnic spot.  Oddly enough, we have never seen anyone having a picnic outside of Cherry Blossom season. ???    
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                                                    | Enjoying a Cherry Blossom Picnic | 
                                                 
                                                
                                                      
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                                                    | These are our friends! | 
                                                 
                                             
                                                
                                                    | Cherry Blossoms | 
                                                 
                                                
                                                      
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                                                    | In Shukugawa River | 
                                                 
                                             
                                                
                                                    | Everybody goes crazy.... | 
                                                 
                                                
                                                      
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                                                    | ....taking photos! | 
                                                 
                                              
                                                
                                                    | My favourite lookout spot | 
                                                 
                                                
                                                      
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                                                    | Kabutoyama Mountain | 
                                                 
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                                                                | Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) | 
                                                             
                                                            
                                                                  
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                                                                | Shukugawa River near our house | 
                                                             
                                                         
                                                            
                                                                | Allison at Himeji Castle | 
                                                             
                                                            
                                                                  
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                                                                | A flower amidst the blossoms  =) | 
                                                             
                                                          
                                                            
                                                                | Hanami (Cherry Blossom Picnic) | 
                                                             
                                                            
                                                                  
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                                                                | With our Friends! | 
                                                             
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