#SpringInJapan: Memories Of Spring In Osaka
2018 was my first Spring in Japan. I heard that Kema Sakuranomiya Park is the go-to place to do hanami (花見 or flower viewing) so even when I was alone, I still went there.
Hanami is best enjoyed with a group, having a picnic party under the trees. They say canned beer and cherry blossoms go well together hence, this party.
At this time, I was still so new in Japan, and aside from my coworkers, I knew no one in Osaka. But I was so excited to see the cherry blossoms so alone I went to see them. I wasn't that lonely on my own. I kinda learned to be independent and enjoy my own company. I was with my camera at this time so I wanted to take my camera for a walk. I bet my camera was happily taking all these cherry blossoms.
Kema Sakuranomiya Park is home to a bunch of sakura trees, along the river. At that time, it was kinda cold and I was still getting used to it. I didn't care about my fashion sense because I didn't really bring a lot of clothes with me from my home country. And I still didn't get my salary at this time so pardon my weird fashion sense, this was what I could come up with at that time.
The best thing about this park is that it's free to be here. There are no entrance fees to enjoy these beautiful cherry blossoms. I saw a lot of families and friends enjoying their time under the trees. It's also a wide stretch along the river, so you can stay anywhere without really bumping elbows with other people.
And because it's near the river, you could smell the water and watch as the boats passed by. I think they're tour boats, not ones for fishing. That costs a few thousand so I didn't bother to dig more about it.
Some people were playing volleyball in the sandy area. It was a sight to see but I was too shy to watch so I didn't stay long. Some kids were playing near the water, though this water wasn't for swimming. Someone had to guard them so they wouldn't go far in the river, avoiding accidents.
I enjoyed every bit of the park. There were some areas where you could enjoy silence, probably read a book or something. I also enjoyed the company of these birds who I think were always hungry. 😄
The park stretches til the Osaka Castle grounds. It was getting dark at that time and I was planning to go somewhere else so I had to leave and decided that Osaka Castle would be for another time. Well, that was really fun strolling around the park.
The next year I went back but with my phone. I'm still deciding if I should share those photos taken by my phone so you could probably compare photos with my camera vs my phone..? I don't know. What do you think? Should I share them?
Sorry, I didn't edit the photos I took with my camera. 🙏
Since the pandemic, I haven't been back to this place. But I bet the trees, the birds, and the park were all still beautiful as it was when I last came.
Thanks for reading!
See you around! じゃあ、またね！
All photos are taken using my camera unless stated otherwise.
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The cherry blossoms look beautiful. Great place indeed miss @wittyzell !
Thank you for sharing!
Everytime I come here, I always appreciate its beauty.
Wow the cheery blossom is so appealing, the perfect blend of shades makes you photograph more photogenic!
What i loved the most is that seeing this i would feel like i was in a fairy world maybe ?
Haha , my imagination 😂
Well the first time I saw them I was overwhelmed and I couldn’t held back my tears.. not of sadness but of joy. It was kinda a fairytale moment, except that I’m not wearing a gown. 😅
I also want to have a walk under those trees, I can imagine myself with a man na ka eme eme lang tas HHWW kami UwU. Kyahhhhhy!!! Puro anime kasi ko ee kaya mga naiimagine ko'y, teheeee. Hahaha. But seriously! Ang ganda dyan! And we are so lucky din to witness that beauty of that model who's wearing a simple clothes yet so pretty, yiehhhhh 🥴🥴🥴🤩
Ayeeeee kakilig naman sa last part @ruffatotmeee~
But yes, I agree! I thought when I get a boyfriend, I'll be walking under these trees, yung parang nasa anime talaga pero my boyfriend isn't cheesy eh tsk tsk hahaha
Hahaha, ang sad naman pero why di cheesy kahit ba katiting walang wala? Hahaha ni try mo ba lambingin yiehhhh hahahahaha
Nice to be alone sometimes! No need to worry someone haha!
Ohh~ you stayed in Osaka, I just knew here. 😁 Ahh~ jelly to see the real sakura tree! I wonder if the water has a smell?
Kyot ka pa rin!
Yes, please compare the before and now, hehe! That would be interesting!
I agree. When you're with someone or a group, you need to mind the decisions and feelings of other people.
More like an ocean smell but with no salt..? haha
Bwahahaha! Jiji talaga~
Hahaha! Parang nahiya tuloy ako sa phone pics lol
Fairytale moment jud kaayo ning cherry blossoms!
I agree! Magical kaayo~
pwede pauwanan og cherry blossoms if kaslon dinha haha
I'd love to go there for the majestic views, even if I had to go alone, too!
Kyut, witty! What's your pose now whenever you take pictures of yourself when you travel? 😄
Yes, please!
IKR! I started to go alone to some places I'm unfamiliar of when I started living alone. No choice eh, and the season will not stay for a long time.
Thank you C!
Wala na. HAHAHA Di ko na alam. May suggestion ka? 😁
Nahiya tuloy ako sa phone pics hahaha
Visiting Japan in Spring is at the top of my travel list. One day, hopefully. 😍🤞
What a beautiful park and a happy Witty 😂
Thank you Prav! Do I really look so happy? HAHAHA
I hope one day you'll be able to see them!
These photos are great. I love the arrival of spring and the first days, the trees are blooming and everything is green. Japan has a wonderful reputation for this. I have seen photos like the one you shared many times on the internet.
Ah yes true! Before my favorite season is spring because of those. Now though, I kinda don't like it, I only like it when it's the start. When it's almost the end of the spring season, it's so hot already. 😁
Ganda ng place Witty kahit na 5 years ago yung pic. So dati ang signature post mo ay nakaupo, ngayon ano na ang signature post mo? Tinatamad akong magkalkal ng pics kaya ilapag mo nalang dito hahah. Pandagdag din yan sa comment count wag ka nga.
Palautos to oh, nahawa ka na kay @cindee08 ah. Wag ka nga hahaa
wala na akong signature pose, may suggestion ka ba? nanghingi na ako ng suggestion kay @cthings kanina baka ikaw may gusto kang i suggest
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!wittyzell, your storytelling is so immersive that I could almost feel the warmth of the sun on my skin and the gentle breeze in my hair as I read through your experience. This brought me to the parks filled with cherry blossoms. It's a beautiful piece that captures the magic of spring in Japan.
Thanks @juecoree! The start of spring season will make you feel like that~
So Japanice! So naturally scenic, last week after basketball, may fall na yung flowers from the marigold tree send ko sana sayo [FAKE]cherry blossom hehe
Ipalaminate mo then bigay mo sa meetup hahahahahaha
Just wow! Thanks to you, I am more in love with Japan now. It's a dream for me to walk in a place under a cherry blossom tree. I wonder how it feels and how it smells. ;)
Japan and Korea are among the places I truly want to experience spring. 😊 ganda ng cherry blossoms
Nice pics!! LOVE #OSAKA !!
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