Spring has sprung

A few pictures around town as the cherry blossoms are coming out.

I teach at a school with an agricultural course and the first few pictures of trees and animals are from there.  I love that place.  They directly sell vegetables and eggs the kids have raised.

 

Uh uh, no way.

Is he dancing or does he have to pee?

The old elementary school in Nakagomi.  It has a famous wisteria tree, too.

Ueda Castle is a great place to see cherry blossoms

Not too far from home is this little pond called No no Tori no Oka Koen (野の鳥の丘公園) [Wild Bird Hill Park]

That's all for today.

Caveman, out.

More Sakura (and other flowers)

I had the chance to take a walk with a friend through Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa today.  I was pleasantly surprised to see the cherry blossoms were in better bloom than I had expected.

The park is a great place for lots of activities.  There are rental boats, rental barbecue areas, a waterpark, lots of amusements for kids, a frisbee golf course, many places to eat, miles of bike paths, fireworks in the summer . . . it's a great place.  Admission for adults is ¥450.  The nearest station is Nishi Tachikawa but you can get there from Tachikawa, Higashi Nakagami or Musashi Sunagawa stations.

Check these links for the lowdown.  Look carefully.  There are days admission is free! 

Show Park English link

Showa Park Japanese

Today's dad joke:

Why are Dutch people all good kissers?

They all have two lips.

This dog was posing for a professional photographer.  (Actually, you can see lots of professional models and their photogs at this park.  It's just that this is the first canine one I've seen.)

While you're here, check out this post.  But only if you care about puppies.

Mad Parody

That's all for today.  

Caveman out

Sakura, etc.

 Spring is here.  These are just a few random photos.