Japanese people adore cherry blossoms, so many many cherry blossom trees were planted all over Japan.  Every spring, when cherry blossoms are about to bloom, weather reports update everyone on "the front line of cherry blossoms".  This time of year, we quite often have rain and strong wind together.  We all worried that all the blossoms may be blown off by this mean weather.  To have a picnic or party under full bloomed cherry blossom trees is a "must" event for us.  This event is called "ohanami".  We bring food and drink, and enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms with friends and family.  This year, I enthusiastically made oinarisan (rice in a sweet bean packet). They came out very tasty!  I believe they were even tastier than the ones specialty shops make.  I  had ohanami with my family, which is  increasing in number, at Senbonzakura where we visit every year.  Senbonzakura means 1,000 cherry blossom trees, I don't think this place quite has 1,000 trees, but the numerous full blooming cherry blossoms along the river is gorgeous every year.