For me, the line between Tokyo’s late winter and early spring is when this mokuten (a type of magnolia) tree in Azabudai blooms.
I happened to walk past it today, and something miraculous happened: the woman who lives in the house came outside and asked me if I wanted some of its flowers!
March 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
For me, the line between Tokyo’s late winter and early spring is when this mokuten (a type of magnolia) tree in Azabudai blooms.
I happened to walk past it today, and something miraculous happened: the woman who lives in the house came outside and asked me if I wanted some of its flowers!