Tokyo's Koishikawa Korakuen, Bunkyo

A stunning canvas of pink and white in the city

Ramon Geoffrey Evangelista Mar 17, 2013 - 1 min read

White on pink ume blossoms, with just a hint of golden wood

Unlike cherry blossoms, plum blossoms exude a strong, sweet fragrance

Colors are intensified as the sun descends

Aside from plum blossoms, this park is home to numerous camellia

Sparrows are a common sight, resting on the branches of trees

For foreigners living in Japan, or even avid kanji readers, the term Koraku might be familiar. Loosely translated, it means enjoying after, and this exactly was the guiding principle for the park's construction, with the feudal lord at the time wanting to enjoy only after his subjects and people had thoroughly enjoyed. True enough, up till this day, people have been enjoying this park throughout the seasons. Of particular interest though, are the beautiful pink and white colors of plum blossoms every February. They have to be seen to be believed!

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Ramon Geoffrey Evangelista @ramon.geoffrey.evangelista

I entered the land of the rising sun a while back in 2011, and have been working as a salaryman ever since. Still, this doesn't mean that I don't manage to get around. My friends know me as an avid food and travel fan, and there are a couple of days, when we would just explore what Japan has to o...