After a week that has no doubt aged us all, and definitely changed Japan — quite feasibly forever — some slightly more positive news in regards the Fukushima nuclear plant, and a bit of very welcome weekend sun, allowed Tokyo and its citizens the much needed chance to rest.
Relax.
And recuperate.
Before the worries begin once again.
Jeffrey says
Great shots a usual. I especially like the top one. Locally, the ornamental plums and cherries are just beginning to bloom.
Lee says
Thanks Jeffrey. Those plum blossoms are just starting to disappear, but on such a warm day, it was still a lovely spot to sit for a while.
domo. says
I hope that the north will get reconstructed soon! Is the man in the last picture doing Taichi?
Lee says
It’s going to take a long time that’s for sure. Hard to imagine where they are even going to begin…
Yeah, he was doing Taichi. Fascinating to watch. Very, very peaceful.
Matt says
Seems hard to believe that its only just over a week since the quake hit. The chance to get out and forget about things must have been a welcome break. The Taichi is very relaxing, even just watching it seems calming.
Lee says
It was Matt. Seemed like that for everybody too. And yeah, I’ve never had the chance to see somebody doing tai chi before, but just watching was relaxing.
James says
As usual, beautiful photos, as Jeffrey said.
It’s sad that people are missing the blossoms this year, but hopefully we are paying more attention to the destruction than the beauty. It will take a long time to clean up. Are you thinking of going up to Sendai at all?
Lee says
Thanks James.
Those are plum blossoms that are starting to disappear. Cherry blossoms will be towards the end of the month. What the festivities will be like then I really don’t know…
As for Sendai, there are numerous aid/help groups now regularly going up there. For somebody like me, I’d only get in the way. Simply donating is probably the best thing I can do right now.