Cherry Blossoms Japan

Hanami Etiquette: A Polite Person’s Guide to Hanami

by

At first glance, hanami looks like glorious, beautiful chaos. Hundreds of people crammed under cherry blossom trees, food and drinks everywhere, kids running around, music playing, petals drifting onto everything. It feels like anything goes. But spend enough time at a hanami (cherry blossom party) and you’ll realise there’s a whole set of unspoken rules … Read more

Convenience Store Hanami: What to Grab for an Instant Cherry Blossom Party

by

Some of my favourite hanami memories have involved zero planning, a nearby konbini, and a patch of grass under a sakura tree. No fancy bento boxes. No Pinterest-worthy picnic spreads. Just cheap but good food, cold drinks, and cherry blossoms doing their thing overhead. Japan’s big three convenience stores; 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson are genuinely … Read more