Stuff your face with chocolate to celebrate Jesus being hatched from a chocolate egg, laid by a golden rabbit.
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Espresso and Blossoms
Arguably the best thing about Europe is that there is a hugely diverse set of cultures, and histories, just a few hours away. As with anything, it's easy to take for granted.
Read MoreBlossoms on the Meguro River ー 目黒川の桜
A small selection of photos from "Hanami 2014" cherry blossom viewing, by the Meguro River, Tokyo.
Read MoreSakurajosui - 桜上水 - Part 1
I've been nursing a heavy cold, but took my camera with my when I went to get some fresh air, and replenish supplies.
Read MoreA Walk to Aoyama Cemetery
The recent warm weather is fuelling a brilliant-bloom of sakura throughout Tokyo. After returning my loaner Voigtländer super-wide heliar 15mm f4.5 lens to its rightful over, we walked from Ebisu to Aoyama Cemetery 「青山霊園」following a (reliable) tip off.
Read More"Sakura 2014" has started!
It's officially the time of year when people in Japan take photos of cherry blossoms, remove their jackets, have some beer or plum wine, and lets their collective hair down under a sky of white and pink.
Read MoreHanami
We went for our annual "hanami" (flower viewing; though mainly cherry blossoms) in Tokyo yesterday, as the season is here proper.
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