All exchange students arrive at Saitama University at the peak of Tokyo's cherry blossom (さくら, "sakura") season. The campus is absolutely beautiful during all the orientations. I definitely felt privileged to see such a signature part of Japan upon arrival. Hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is a Japanese tradition where people admire cherry blossoms and spring. While I did not have the chance to attend any festivals, I did go to Ueno Park to look at the awe-inspiring pieces of nature. Click "Read More" to see some more さくら! Ueno Park was full of tourists and locals. Many people were wearing a yukata (浴衣, Japanese traditional summer clothing). There were reporters interviewing visitors for television. The Japanese friend I was with told me one of the people being interviewed said, "This makes me proud to be Japanese." The season is definitely one filled with pride and appreciation for Japan from all around the world.
HOW I GOT THERE: Saitama University: I went to the bus stops by the campus gates and rode the bus located toward the upper left for Kita-Urawa station (北浦和駅). Kita-Urawa station: I rode the Keihintohoku line toward Ofuna (各停) and got off at Ueno station.
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AuthorI am a student from the University of Nebraska at Kearney who studied abroad at Saitama University in Japan. I want to share my experience to inform future students about the program. Archives
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