Hanging Gardens after Spring Storm: April 7, 2014

Tokyo had a spring stormy day

yesterday. With its passing, we had a clear day today.

I walked nearly 15 kilometers through residential and commercial areas in Tokyo.


Fresh leaves appeared in Tulip trees and other trees in Kitazawagawa Walking Pass in Setagaya Ward. Birds sang and butterflies floated. Cherry blossom still continued in some trees. People enjoy picnic.

I visited newly-opened hanging gardens in Ohashi, Setagaya Ward. The gardens are developed on the highway junction structure, which is scheduled to start full operation late this year. The traffic lanes will run through a huge round building to reduce noises. Gardens are on the roof of the building.

Various trees and flowers were planted there. Children enjoyed running through the gardens. We could see many buildings under the gardens. The sky was so blue.

I walked along Meguro River. Water flew slowly and chelly patals composed flower carpet on the water. But there was a danger of overflow yesterday. It is also a reality of Tokyo's life.