I was inspired to write another blog post after noticing the article about cherry blossoms coming to Kentucky. Two weeks ago Japan was in the heart of the sakura season where all of the cherry blossom trees were in full bloom. The trees are very delicate and once they bloom they only stick around for a week and a half or so. In Japan it is a very special time of the year and people of all ages rush to their favorite spots in the middle of the day to enjoy the beauty. Offices take the day off to bring their employees out for a picnic under the trees, kids skip class in order to have a drink with friends in the parks, it's really a special time of the year. For that week and a half, Japan was one of the most beautiful places I have seen. After class one afternoon I headed to Sakuranomiya where 5,000 cherry blossom trees line the river. I sat under the trees with some friends and ate lunch knowing that this opportunity wouldn't last long and that it is something I may not be able to experience again. I look forward to seeing the trees in Kentucky and encourage anyone who is interested to attend the festival when it arrives downtown in May.