It's the start of Cherry Blossom season in Ueno. Not that many trees are in full flower, but this tree sure was! Notice all the people taking a picture of the tree. This is serious business.
It's difficult to explain how serious the Japanese are about the Cherry Blossom. It's considered good luck to pass out drunk underneath a Cherry Tree, so many Japanese will stake a claim to a cherry tree early in the morning for a picnic later in the day.
I enjoyed watching this guy painting. He seemed oblivious to everything that was going on around him. 
A juggler. Personally, I thought he wasn't that good. I can't juggle at all, so he was better than me. But still....
Portable snack shop service baby squid encased in a corn bread like coating.
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