kenleewrites in 日本

Naka-meguro gets extremely crowded during the sakura season. It’s not difficult to see why. With an abundance of sakura tress planted along the Meguro River, one can easily spend an afternoon taking a leisurely stroll and enjoy the sights.

Shops along the river will put out tables by the side of the walkway and start selling food and drinks. If you’re there early and can secure a spot, it’s common practice to have a quick picnic with the sakura trees by the river.

Visiting Naka-meguro during sakura season is one of my yearly rituals.

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I have nothing against people who smoke, I just think it’s a nasty habit.

Follow this guy’s example.

Stay away from the cigarette vending machines.

Ootaru (大樽) is a pretty famous nomiya (飲み屋), a place to drink lots and eat little, down in Naka-meguro. It’s just outside the Naka-meguro on the Toyoko Line. You can even see if standing at the northern end of the platform. See if you can spot Ootaru from my earlier sakura post.

Do you like visiting nomiya-s? Or have you ever been to one?

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