Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing in a Park Near Sumida River! The cherry blossoms near Sumida River are absolutely beautiful. This spot is mostly known to locals, giving it a secret, authentic atmosphere. Let’s enjoy a cherry blossom picnic together! Meeting Location & Time 📍 Location: Please come to the park linked below. It should be easy to find. Please look for each other and say hello. The organizer is probably the person already sitting on a mat and waiting under the cherry blossoms. In any case, you should be able to find them quickly by talking to each other. ⏰ Arrival Time: Between 10:50 AM and 10:59 AM – I will be preparing during this time. Event Start Time: 11:00 AM – The event will officially begin with a toast at this time. 📍 Location Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sG36Jb8wvZVZqonZ8 🏞 Park Name: Fujinoki Park If You Arrive Late If you arrive late, please be aware that the event may have already ended by the time you arrive. What to Bring ✅ Required Items: Food & snacks (for yourself and to share with others) Water, alcohol, and other drinks (for yourself and to share with others) ✅ Highly Recommended Items: Picnic Mat: It’s common in Japan to sit on a picnic mat during hanami (cherry blossom viewing). It will make you more comfortable and help prevent your clothes from getting dirty if the ground is damp from rain. If you don’t bring one, it might be seen as ignoring Japanese culture, and your clothes may get quite dirty during your travels. Rules & Etiquette 🚯 Take Your Trash with You – In Japan, it’s common to take your trash home if no trash bins are available. 🎵 No Loud Music – Please refrain from bringing speakers or playing loud music, as it may disturb others. 🌳 Do Not Climb Trees – Climbing trees is prohibited. 🚨 Respect Japanese Culture – Please adhere to the meeting times and respect local customs, even if they differ from your own. Event Flow Relax and enjoy the event! Feel free to come directly and join the event. If you can’t find anyone, just enjoy hanami at your own pace. You are free to leave whenever you like. Important Notes 📌 No Personal Contact Sharing – Couchsurfing policy prohibits sharing personal contact information (WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, Facebook, phone numbers, etc.). Please check the official guidelines here: https://about.couchsurfing.com/about/safety/ 📌 The Event Will Proceed Unless a Cancellation Notice Is Given – If the event page is still active and no cancellation notice is posted by the day of the event, it will proceed as planned. 📌 The Organizer May Not Check Their Phone Constantly – I may not be able to reply to messages immediately. 📌 The Organizer May Arrive Late – I cannot guarantee an exact arrival time. If I’m having fun, I may stay longer, but if not, I may leave early. 📌 The Event May Be Postponed or Canceled if Rain Is Forecasted – The decision will be made the day before (or earlier/later depending on the situation). 📌 Convenience Stores Nearby – You can buy anything you may need during the event. 📌 The Organizer Might Leave After 30 Minutes – If I do, please feel free to continue enjoying hanami on your own! 📌 Free Event – There is no participation fee. Please bring your own food and drinks. 📌 Couchsurfing Policy Requires Free Events – Let’s keep the event friendly and fun! 👉 More details on Couchsurfing policies (in English): https://support.couchsurfing.org/hc/en-us/articles/360055324374-What-are-the-guidelines-for-creating-an-event