We took a beautiful walk today - along with all of Tokyo's residents! - on a Cherry Blossom trail near the Imperial Palace. People set out tarps to stake their spots for the week so they can keep coming back to picnic and view the blossoms in the moonlight. 
The three people here (who gave me permission to take their photo) were grilling asparagus and other veggies (did that smell good!) for a 10:00am feast including sushi, wine and sake, and they raised their glasses to us.
Bill and I had our treat, too. Delicious noodles from a booth along the cherry blossom festival trail.Never let it be said that a tree can get in the way of this lovely walking path, as evidenced by Bill peaking under a well-highlighted low limb.
