The beautiful weather continues, and now is the time for the cherry blossom. And so ,earlier today I went for a stroll in the park. (I'm pretty sure these are Kawazu Zakura cherry trees, but please correct me if I'm wrong).
I had planned for a quiet walk all by myself, but things didn't really turn out like that...
Before even arriving to the park, I noticed crowds of people heading the same way as I were. By the time I arrived, I saw some stands and some people were dressed in kimonos and other Japanese style dresses.
I never really figured out anything specific about this event, but it all looked really beautiful, so here are some pictures from my sunny Sunday. Enjoy!
This was pretty much it, there were also some stands selling drinks and something eatable. I didn't pay too much attention to the stands, I were so amazed by the cherry blossom so that's mostly what my eyes were focusing on!
Hope you enjoyed the pictures, as much as I enjoyed my little walk!
Hello Jerry, nice walk.
Those wooden swords are called bokkens (木剣, bok(u), "wood", and ken, "sword") and amor you have asked about is called kendōgu (剣道具, "kendo equipment") which is used in Japanese martial arts, mostly in kendo (as you might already guessed because of its name :-) )
Hey there, Gandalf the grey!
Amazing, thank you for taking your time to fill the holes in my post!
I'm truly thankful, now I have learned something aswell!
(I was hoping someone could tell us more about the kendogu and the bokkens) :)
Much appreciated!!
Those trees look amazing, gave me that Japan feeling. :D
Yeah, I had the same feeling walking under them. :D
Look like you had a fantastic day!
I sure did! It really felt like I were somewhere else, when I walked under those beautiful cherry trees.
Felt nothing like Finland.
Hopefully you have had an awesome day aswell!
Yes fixed my old motorcycle. It gave me some problems with the brake pads.
Ow, well brakes are really important on a motorcycle! Glad you got it fixed.
Yes they say the brakes are more important than the engine! Think they are right.
Upvoted. Stunning!
Thank you @condra ! Much appreciated :)
Great place with good greenery.
Yeah I totally agree!
Hi Jerry I love your shots. There is so much colors and details. Part of history very nice idea. My eye caught a girl wearing some outstanding clothes :) Great job. Upvote + Resteemed + Follow. You welcome to follow me as well ;)
Hey there @margaretwise! I'm truly glad you stopped by to take a look at the pictures, and makes me even happier that you liked it so much!
Thank you! much appreciated, I'll follow and have a look at your wall aswell!
Thank you. Glad to have you on board ;)
boa tarde bela postagem amo a natureza e a beleza das árvores
Muito obrigado por parar, feliz por ter gostado das fotos!
Hopefully that went right :)
I like your photos, looks amazing. good job bro. lighting and shooting angles are good.
Incredible, hopefully continue to work well.
Thank you! I really appreciate the amazing feedback!
I feel even more motivated after such kind words, thank you!
Wonderful place!
Absolutely! Thank you :)
beautifull post,upvotes and followed
Thank you very much @walcot!
Much appreciated :)
A photo that is so satisfying eyes, incredible views. The photos are pretty good. You are great @jerry12
Such kind words @charity-aceh! Thank you very much!
I believe you are pretty great your self!
Beautiful spring nature!
Thanks! I very much think so aswell :)
I love watching the nature.
Nice - beautiful and peaceful.
I love taking photos. Please check out my photos too.
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Thank you very much for the kind words! :)
Absolutely! I'll check it out!
i'd love to go to that place in person it's lovely :)
I bet you would have liked it! :)
There were lots of people! Few of my friends went there but I didn't have any time for that :( It was very beautiful tho!
Seurasin ;)
Yeah, there were big crowds of people!
Amazing! Some fellow finnish steemians!
Kiitos paljon! :)