Discovering Earth | Friday, period 2
"So, uh, I guess there's some kind of holiday this weekend?" Kanan looked faintly perplexed. Earth certainly did seem to like its holidays. "Or, I guess, one long rolling holiday in Japan, that place we went before to watch the kenjutsu, all centered around the blossoming of flowers."
Nobody tell him about Easter.
"Specifically, the sakura, or cherry blossom," Hannibal said. "This is a festival called Hanami, celebrated when they are in peak bloom; it begins in the south in March and rolls northward across the country until around early May. It's traditional to visit parks, sit under the trees, and enjoy a picnic."
In case anybody was wondering why Hannibal loved this holiday.
"I'm told it's really pretty," Kanan said, giving his shoulders a little shrug. "And relaxing. Can't complain about those things, right? And Dr. Lecter has picked a scenic spot to take us for it, too. Apparently it's a big park with a castle and everything."
"We'll be in Osaka," Hannibal explained, in the Nishinomaru Garden in Osaka Castle Park. And yes, there is a castle; it's quite a sight, if a bit busy with tourists at this time of year."
"So, this week we're going to take it easy," Kanan said, shrugging and handing out maps of the park. "Feel free to wander off and take in the sights, or stick around with the group while we take it easy under the trees. Just so long as you don't miss the portal back, it's all good."
Nobody tell him about Easter.
"Specifically, the sakura, or cherry blossom," Hannibal said. "This is a festival called Hanami, celebrated when they are in peak bloom; it begins in the south in March and rolls northward across the country until around early May. It's traditional to visit parks, sit under the trees, and enjoy a picnic."
In case anybody was wondering why Hannibal loved this holiday.
"I'm told it's really pretty," Kanan said, giving his shoulders a little shrug. "And relaxing. Can't complain about those things, right? And Dr. Lecter has picked a scenic spot to take us for it, too. Apparently it's a big park with a castle and everything."
"We'll be in Osaka," Hannibal explained, in the Nishinomaru Garden in Osaka Castle Park. And yes, there is a castle; it's quite a sight, if a bit busy with tourists at this time of year."
"So, this week we're going to take it easy," Kanan said, shrugging and handing out maps of the park. "Feel free to wander off and take in the sights, or stick around with the group while we take it easy under the trees. Just so long as you don't miss the portal back, it's all good."