The beginning of Spring

A second visit to the Koishikawa Korakuen (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_003.html) left me feeling pleasantly surprised. The garden of red and yellow autumn leaves have given way to winter, and now, the beginning of spring.
The Ume, or plum blossoms, were simply a sight to behold. One could linger in the garden for hours and every turn brings something new.