Sakura and Daikanyama

Visiting Japan during Spring time is a good time.

I can still recall the first time I visited Japan in 2010 and it was also during Spring and how I was so happy looking at all the cherry blossom trees or Sakura(as the Japanese calls it) in the parks in Tokyo.

During my recent Japan visit, I still enjoyed looking at the beautiful Sakura trees. I also got to visit a new area, Daikanyama, which really reminded me of Paris.

Sakura  trees viewed from Saturdays NYC Daikanyama, Tokyo

There are quite a lot of quaint shops there that are local Japanese brands but are greatly inspired by Paris.

A shop that sells second hand items for the home on the left
and a dog park on the right.

A bike shop located at Daikanyama's T site area

There's an Ivy Place restaurant that locals and tourists go to for some coffee and meals.

There are clothing stores that are mostly local brands but carry various items that appeal to young people.

A quirky cheese dress and pants sold in one of the stores  in Daikanyama

 You can even opt to learn cooking some French dishes at Le Cordon Bleu in Daikanyama.

Le Cordon Bleu culinary school branch in Daikanyama

It is also a nice  to just chillout at Saturdays NYC Surf store in Daikanyama. They have an open air deck area and a espresso bar where you can get a good cup of slow brew coffee.

Checkout Saturdays NYC via their website: Saturdays NYC Tokyo.

Coffee and a lovely view at Saturdays NYC Daikanyama

Daikayama is a nice place to visit when you are in Tokyo. The stores in the area are quite interesting and strolling around the area is just relaxing.