The Varmas Visit Japan

My sister and brother-in-law are aboard AC 2 back to Toronto right now, after a 10-day spring vacation in Japan. After the long, drawn-out winter this year in Japan, I was getting a bit worried that the sakura would not bloom in time for their visit. Thankfully, the weather warmed up just in time for some brilliant hanami'ing this past weekend.

Our new friend, Kubota-san, whom we met over lunch in Shibuya.

An afternoon stroll through Ueno park, fueled by chocolate-covered almonds.

Cherry and plum blossoms in full bloom in Roppongi Hills.

Freshness Burger, possibly my sister's new favourite Japanese delicacy.

Prada building, Omotesando.

Sporting Roppongi Hills' finest threads.

Making new friends at Yoyogi park.

The hanami'ing throngs in full force.

木漏れ日。Sunlight filtering through the trees.