On March 26 we visited Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) for the first time. It was still a week or so too early for the peak of the cherry blossoms (sakura), but a half dozen of the trees were in full bloom. Hanami was in full swing regardless. The best cherry blossom viewing time varies a bit each year, but this year, like most years, it looks like the first week of April will be the best time to view sakura in Tokyo.

Some didn’t care about the flowers. They were there to play on the grass.

Others came only for pictures of the flowers with some serious equipment.

There were other flowers in full bloom, like these Chaenomeles.

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