Things to do in Japan in Spring: Plum Blossom at Osaka Castle 梅大 坂城 March 18, 2015 Every year in Spring I visit Osaka Castle to view Cherry Blossoms, it’s a ritual that I absolutely enjoy. Believe it or not but only this year I discovered the beauty of Plum Blossoms and although every one tried to convince me that plums grow on cacti, once my mind was made up, I made my way to the Plum Grove at Osaka Castle which showcases over a 100 varieties! Plum Blossom is associated with the start of Spring and Osaka Castle truly heralds in my favorites season with the smorgasbord of whites, pinks, reds and magentas on display. Coming to think of it, the darker & more vibrant hue of pink of Plum Blossom make for a better background for my pics vs. the delicate pink of the Cherry Blossom. Hmm … or does it? So many options, so many choices … it makes a girl’s life so complicated … anyways I am convinced to visit Osaka Expo Park, I heard the plum blossoms there attract visitors from places far away. So folks bear with me as the coming weeks will be an overdose of flower power! P.S. a piece of Trivia, Plum trees actually originated in China and were brought to Japan prior to the Nara period. Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Vivalahighstreet Sweater – GAP, $30 on Sale, 2014, also worn here; Pants – H&M, $25, 2014, also worn here; Bag – Chanel, gift, 2014, also worn here; Coat – Bershka, $50 on sale, 2015; Sneakers – Nike, 121$, 2008, also worn here; Sunglasses – GU, $7, 2015; Spread the Word:PrintTweetShare on TumblrEmailPocketLike this:Like Loading... 9 Responses aditicusp March 18, 2015 Lovely pictures! I can’t wait to hover in the parks in Tokyo! You look great as usual… 😀 xx Aditi http://www.diaryofacusp.com Reply aditicusp March 18, 2015 Lovely pictures! I can’t wait to hover in the parks in Tokyo…You look lovely as usual 😀 🙂 xx Aditi Reply purva March 19, 2015 Love the pictures 😀 you are beautiful Reply Rhea Gupte (@TheGirlFromFUSS) March 21, 2015 Such pretty pictures! Xx Rhea http://www.fuss.co.in Reply Jenn March 21, 2015 love cherry blossoms. and that coat is divine. great look ~Jenn~ http://www.cranberrytantrums.com/ Reply Reagan March 23, 2015 Gorgeous coat! And awesome pictures! I love it! 🙂 Reagan reaganinmyownworld.com Reply Oeendree June 6, 2015 Beautiful pictures! I love cherry blossom! Reply vivalahighstreet June 7, 2015 Thank u:) I love cherry blossom too! Reply Flower of the Rainy Season: Ajisai 紫陽花 or Hydrangea | Viva La Highstreet! June 27, 2015 […] $40, 2015; Bag – Givenchy, gift, 2014; Sunglasses – GU, $7, 2015, also worn here; Shoes – Zara, $40, 2013; Watch – Tag Heuer, gift, 2009, also worn here; Cuff – […] Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply
aditicusp March 18, 2015 Lovely pictures! I can’t wait to hover in the parks in Tokyo! You look great as usual… 😀 xx Aditi http://www.diaryofacusp.com Reply
aditicusp March 18, 2015 Lovely pictures! I can’t wait to hover in the parks in Tokyo…You look lovely as usual 😀 🙂 xx Aditi Reply
Rhea Gupte (@TheGirlFromFUSS) March 21, 2015 Such pretty pictures! Xx Rhea http://www.fuss.co.in Reply
Jenn March 21, 2015 love cherry blossoms. and that coat is divine. great look ~Jenn~ http://www.cranberrytantrums.com/ Reply
Reagan March 23, 2015 Gorgeous coat! And awesome pictures! I love it! 🙂 Reagan reaganinmyownworld.com Reply
Flower of the Rainy Season: Ajisai 紫陽花 or Hydrangea | Viva La Highstreet! June 27, 2015 […] $40, 2015; Bag – Givenchy, gift, 2014; Sunglasses – GU, $7, 2015, also worn here; Shoes – Zara, $40, 2013; Watch – Tag Heuer, gift, 2009, also worn here; Cuff – […] Reply