Cherry blossom (sakura) viewing (hanami) at Ueno-koen, Tokyo. In Japan, it is tradition for companies to have hanami parties. At Ueno-koen, and other parks around the country, blue mats are laid out for such parties. It is not uncommon to see salarymen drinking, singing, and relaxing under the sakura at these parties. More about hanami in this entry
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