Sakura trees were in full bloom on April 5 where these photos were taken in
Kamiyamaguchi 上山口 near the Arima river.
Many families were having picnics under the trees; it was very beautiful.
On Saturday the 6th, high winds were whipping through the area so many of the petals were being blown away; heavy rains contributed to the short life of the cherry blossoms.
Sakura tree in bloom near us--wish we had one in our yard.
The sign here is right under an overpass about 1/4 mile from our home. The thing is, gun ownership here in Japan is practically non-existent. It is posted in someone's veggie garden--who would want to hunt there?!?
