Please read all the event details before writing a comment if you have any questions. ### **Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing in a Park Near Sumida River!** The cherry blossoms in a park near Sumida River are absolutely beautiful. This spot is mostly known to locals, giving it a secret and authentic atmosphere. Let’s enjoy a cherry blossom picnic together! --- ### **Meeting Point & Time** 📍 **Location:** Please come to the park linked below. It should be easy to find. Most people there will likely be Japanese, but since our group includes foreigners, it should be easy to spot us. ⏰ **Meeting Time:** 11:00 AM 📍 **Location Link:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/sG36Jb8wvZVZqonZ8 🏞 **Park Name:** Fujinoki Park ### **If You Arrive Late** If you arrive later, look for Couchsurfing members enjoying food in the area. You should be able to recognize us easily. (If you arrive too late, we may have already left.) --- ### **What to Bring** ✅ **Required Items:** - Food & snacks (for yourself and to share – sharing is important!) - Water, alcohol, and other drinks (for yourself and to share) ✅ **Highly Recommended Items:** - **Picnic Mat:** In Japan, it’s common to sit on a picnic mat during hanami. It’s more comfortable and helps keep your clothes clean, especially if the ground is damp from rain. Please bring one, as not having a mat may be seen as disregarding Japanese culture. ### **Rules & Etiquette** 🚯 **Take Your Trash with You** – In Japan, it’s common practice to take your trash home if no trash bins are available. 🎵 **No Loud Music** – Please do not bring speakers or play loud music, as it may disturb others. 🌳 **Do Not Climb Trees** – Climbing trees is prohibited. 🚨 **Respect Japanese Culture** – If you notice differences between your culture and Japanese customs, please stay calm and respect the local traditions. --- ### **Event Flow** The park may be crowded, but as long as you don’t get lost, you should be able to find us. Just relax and enjoy! - Feel free to come directly and join in. - If you don’t find anyone, just enjoy hanami at your own pace. - You can leave whenever you like. --- ### **Important Notes** 📌 **No Personal Contact Sharing** – Due to Couchsurfing policies, personal contact info (WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, Facebook, phone numbers, etc.) cannot be shared. Please see the official Couchsurfing guidelines: https://about.couchsurfing.com/about/safety/ 📌 **I May Not Check My Phone Constantly** – I may not be able to reply to messages immediately. 📌 **Organizer May Arrive Late** – I cannot guarantee an exact arrival time. I may stay longer if I’m having fun or leave early if not. 📌 **Event Might Be Postponed or Canceled if Rain is Forecasted** – I will decide the day before (or earlier/later depending on the situation). 📌 **Convenience Stores Nearby** – You can buy anything you need during the event. 📌 **I Might Leave After 30 Minutes** – If I do, please continue enjoying hanami! 📌 **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:** https://support.couchsurfing.org/hc/en-us/articles/360055324374-What-are-the-guidelines-for-creating-an-event