The Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Illuminations are only on in Expo Park between 4-10 April - We came to Japan just in time!
The locals all flock to cherry blossom viewings - Hanami to put out tarpaulin sheets and have a party and relax, so we jumped on the monorail from Osaka to do the same
There were lines of trees, and we got there early, but the gatherings had started:
We waiting until dark, and to pass some time decided to buy these bad boys!
(Not easy when nobody understands each other!)
This is Ryan BEFORE we realised they hide Squid pieces - Eww!
THEN, I was confronted by this.... Squatting toilets...
But we did stay until dark to see some gorgeously lit up trees
Worth it!