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sakura Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) - May 2021

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Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society Virtual Cherry Blossom Viewing 2021 Sakura Hanami
A sister city Zoom gathering to enjoy cherry blossoms and meet old friends was held  May 1st & 2nd.

Our Website Album includes:

Spring in Izu-shi
photos and videos, taken in late March - thanks to Hiroyoshi Suzuki, Atsumi Kurosu, Masanori Hirano, and Yumi Katsuno. 
 
Spring in Nelson
photos and video, taken in late April

Haiku
arranged by Grace Devaux and contributed by Margot Zimmer, Stuart Cook, Grace Devaux, and John and Shoko Armstrong. 


Thanks for the Nelson photos to John Armstrong, Diana Cole, Stuart Cook, Elizabeth Cunningham, Grace Devaux, Alan Friend, Kim and Brent Irving, Chris Kolmel, Shoko Kurizaki, Grace Nakano, Jim Sawada, Robin Trudel, Will Taylor, Bernie Zimmer, and Margot Zimmer.  
Thanks to Mike Tyson for the title photo of cherry blossoms! 

Thanks also to Keiko and Malcolm Fitz-Earle for the live reporting and videos from Cottonwood Falls Park and to Will Taylor for organizing the website album.
​And special thanks to all the 2021Sakura Hanami participants!

Sakura Hanami Photos - March to May 2021

Photos of cherry blossoms and spring submitted by members in Izu-shi, Nelson, and beyond. Enjoy!
Click the photos to open in full screen. Mouse over the left or right sides to scroll through the list.
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Photos From Izu-shi

Videos From Izu-shi

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Photos From Nelson

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Sakura Hanami Haiku

Haiku submitted by members, enjoy!
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Bamboo and maple
twigs bend down at our windows,
The weight of thin rain.

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Brittle bamboo leaves
falling onto my white hair
and the red peony.


by Edith Shiffert  

Edith Shiffert was Canadian born, moved to the US when a child, and moved to Kyoto in 1963, where she wrote prolifically. She died at the age of 101. These 2 haiku are from the May section of her collection Kyoto-Dwelling.
Shared by NIFS member Stuart Cook


Bees buzz and probe
as blossoms open
drawn like a magnet

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Under the moonlight
magnolia blossoms glow
outside my window


Cherry blossoms
flutter, fall - disappear
in rushing waters



by NIFS member Grace Devaux 



Oh, this hectic world --
three whole days unseen,
​the cherry blossom!

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by Oshima Ryota 1718-87
Shared by NIFS member John Armstrong




せせらぎの
さくらふぶきに
はるのみず

Seseragi no
Sakura fubuki ni
Haru no mizu 
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The haiku draws us to the creek’s cherry blossoms, falling and blowing, and to the flowing water and coming warmth of spring. 

by NIFS members Shoko & John Armstrong




Creek rushing full, loud
Spring runoff exuberance
Dancing in the sun


Standing beneath trees
white blossom-snow falling down
silent and gentle


Fresh green spring vibrant
beauty, hope, life, resilience
our spirits uplift

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by NIFS member Margot Zimmer



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  • Sister Cities
    • Origins of the Nelson – Shuzenji (now Izu-shi) Relationship
    • NELSON EXCHANGE VISIT TO IZU-SHI - SPRING 2019
    • IZU-SHI EXCHANGE VISIT TO NELSON - SUMMER 2019
    • NELSON DELEGATION VISIT TO IZU-SHI - SPRING 2017
    • IZU-SHI DELEGATION VISIT TO NELSON - SUMMER 2017 >
      • The yunomi jyawan
      • celebratory quilt
      • Saturday market
      • Mona Smith's Photos
      • Flashback to summer
  • The Friendship Garden
    • A Short History
    • Building the Friendship Gate
  • Community Events
    • Community Events 2022 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2022
      • O-Bon Summer Picnic - August 2022
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2022
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2022
      • 35Th Anniversary, Opening The Garden Shed, And Honouring Jim Sawada
    • Community Events 2021 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2021
      • Canada Day July 2021
      • Olympic & Para Olympic Cycling July 2021
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2021
    • Community Events 2020 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2020
      • Canada Day Tent July 2020
    • Community Events 2019 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) 2019
      • Obon Summer picnic - August 2019
      • Onibana Taiko Drumming Performance - August 2019
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2019
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2019
    • Community Events 2018 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2018
      • Canada Day July 2018
      • O-bon Summer Potluck Picnic - August 2018
      • Otsukimi Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading Sept 2018
      • Autumn Leaves Oct. 2018
    • Community events 2017 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2017
      • Songs and Laments May 2017
      • Canada Day July 2017
      • Obon Picnic August 2017
      • Otsukimi (Full Moon Viewing & Haiku Reading) Sept. 2017
      • Autumn Leaves October 2017
    • Community Events 2016 >
      • Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) May 2016
      • Canada Day July 2016
      • Obon Picnic August 2016
      • Otsukimi (Full Moon Viewing and Haiku Reading) Sept. 2016
      • Presentation to City Council September 2016
      • Autumn Leaves October 2016
      • Consul General visits Nelson November 2016
  • About us
    • Executive and board
    • Contact
    • Brochure
  • MEMBERSHIPS