Not that we ever need a reason to drink beer, there are
events around the world where it makes even more sense.
This time of the year (in Australia) Japanese cherry
blossoms that are around blossom for a short time and remind us why Japan is
such a beautiful place.
As a part of my aikido group I participate in a yearly
hanami, or flower viewing in English. It’s a unique time of the year where
people (in Japan) gather under the cherry blossoms, drink, eat and immerse themselves
in nature now that spring has arrived.
I’m sure there are many places where sakura are planted in
Australia are planted but I only know of Deloraine, Tasmania where many trees
that were donated to the area by Japan were planted by the river.
I have toasted to the blossoms in fashion this year, with
Japanese beer. As an added touch we make sushi to take with us and drink warm
saké, Japanese rice wine.
The pictures in this post are from last year.
Cheers,
Dave