The cherry trees are in bloom, and for the Japanese, this marks the arrival of spring — the blossoming of cherry flowers brings a sense of vitality and renewal. At the same time, their fleeting existence reminds us of the fragility and brevity of life. All of which is a lot more philosophical than when we catch ourselves thinking: Oh damn, please don’t let the birds eat all my cherries!
where it falls on the calendar! It marks the start of spring, and if we’re leaning into the Japanese symbolism, it’s because we’re taking you fishing in Tokyo with Perry the Pig and Martyn White — and trust us, you won’t be disappointed… you’ll be flat-out blown away!