Cultural+Characteristics

In the spring, sukura (cherry blossoms) bloom. During the blooming, residents like to gather in Ueno Park, Inokashira Park, and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for picnics and to observe the cherry blossoms. There are also many different festivals that occur in Tokyo including the Sanno at Hie Shrine and the Sanja at Asakusa Shrine. In popular culture, Tokyo is often the setting for movies, animes, and mangas(comic books).