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Hanami means an outdoor activity that people have a party with their friends and co-workers under cherry blossom trees. We have only a few weeks for hanami in a year because the period between the flowers blooming and falling is about a few weeks. The cherry trees are in full bloom this week in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. In other words, this week is the best week for hanami. I recommend foreign travelers to go to Osaka Castle Park or Expo’70 Commemorative Park. The website in Expo’70 Commemorative Park informs there are nine kinds of cherry blossoms and this week is the best time for hanami. Opening hours is 9:30 to 21:00. The cherry blossom will be illuminated at night.
