Hagi Hanami - Spring Fever

On Monday night we went down to Hagi Joseki (castle ruins) for our annual hanami. The castle was built under Shizuki-yama, and the park around the ruins is planted with many cherry trees. The blossoms were in full bloom (man kai) and overwhelmingly beautiful. Gather some friends, a BBQ, soccer and gorgeous sakura in the moonlight - a night to remember. It was also a great way to welcome Jo's Mum to Hagi - Yokoso! Roasting the marshmallows was my favourite part. We also got to hang out with some fellow flower-gazers from the tarpaulin down, who turned out to be the pottery maker (and friends) from the Aibagawa waterway near our house.