{"id":2761,"date":"2019-03-25T10:34:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T02:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuneprotect.com\/chatterbug\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2019-03-25T10:34:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T02:34:54","slug":"plan-the-best-hanami-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat-wprs.tuneprotect.com\/chatterbug\/plan-the-best-hanami-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Do As The Locals Do – Plan A Hanami Party!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The blooming of cherry blossoms in Japan usually indicate the start of spring and people all around welcome the pretty pink flurries by having a hanami party. To some, it might be just a stroll in the park, while others plan and setup a picnic to admire the delicate flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regular picnic can be as simple as throwing a mat on the ground to as elaborate as people bringing their own chairs, barbecue and for the livelier ones, even a karaoke machine. Did you know that alcohol is also almost always<\/em> part of a hanami party? Sounds like a great party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottom’s Up!
Image via: Unmissable Japan<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a helpful guide on planning your own hanami party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Updated With The Forecast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Predicting when the full bloom is can be difficult to pinpoint, but it\u2019s the best bet you have for planning ahead. You can stay updated with the Japan Meteorological Corporation who releases cherry blossoms forecast here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blooming time varies across the region in Japan so be sure to plan your trip beforehand for a chance to catch the sakuras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cherry blossom forecast
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Choose Your Venue Wisely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top sites for viewing cherry blossoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n