Life is beautiful
But it's complicated
We barely make it
We don't need
To understand
There are miracles
Miracles
—Vega4, Life is Beautiful
They go on like this for several kilometers along the river. All told, there are over 1000 cherry trees. Well, I haven't counted them, but that is what the city claims. There are a lot, anyway!
They've hit fairly early this year. I was reading in the paper this morning that this is the earliest they've bloomed in over 1000 years. The last time was around AD 980.
Anyway—enjoy. I am!
| David LaSpina is an American photographer and translator lost in Japan, trying to capture the beauty of this country one photo at a time and searching for the perfect haiku. |