April in Tokyo can get wet, but it can also be warm and dry.
Unfortunately, today it’s the former.
On the upside that means more photo opportunities and a slower pace to enjoy riding.
Make no mistake, though, April is when spring really starts to, well, blossom in the Japanese capital.
Not far from Kangaeroo’s home is the delightful Yakushiike Park.
The park has some delightful archetypically Japanese scenes, with the crooked bridge over a pond, terraced rice paddies and beautifully manicured gardens.
Flowers and new greenery sprout everywhere and days are longer and generally warmer.
Then there’s the wind.
Cherry blossoms in Japan are world-renowned for their beauty, but there are plenty of other delightful flowers to see in this season, too.
It also has a section of wisteria of different colors growing through trellises and looking absolutely delightful. The wisteria hadn’t bloomed yet, but that didn’t stop the rest of the park looking delightful, even in the torrid rain.
