When Sachiki-san and I lived
in Morioka City, we sometimes took walks around Takamatsunoike Pond. We had dog friend
dogs there, walked with us when we met them while we were walking.
Even after moving, I still get
sachiki-san shampooed at our favorite dog salon in Morioka City, so we take a walk
in Morioka City before going to the salon. This time we stopped by
Takamatsunoike Pond.
It's been a while since we last walked around Takamatsunoike Pond, and there were only a few swans. Most of them seem to have returned north.
Cherry tree pruning work was
being done around the pond.
The cherry trees here have
been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan,"
and together with Morioka Castle Site Park, it is the venue for the "Morioka
Sakura (cherry blossoms) Festival."
Takamatsu Park
https://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/kurashi/midori/koen/1010492.html
