Sakura Days Japan Fair 2013

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Celebrating those brilliant blossoms, Sakura Days Japan Fair brings a Japanese tradition to Vancouver. Hosted in the elegant VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the spring fair offers delicious treats, music, haiku writing, tea ceremonies and goods from across the Pacific. Under the threat of rain, the lawns and paths between the floral beds were not overly packed, but the sun did peek out as the day went on.

Sample savoury yakitori (chicken on skewers), or a warm cup of miso ramen. If you’re a fan of One Piece, get your picture taken with a giant plush Chopper against a backdrop of Luffy and his gang of pirates in the Great Hall near the entrance. Try your hand at structuring haiku. Or just stroll through the gardens and admire the blooming flowers and trees. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon!

You can still check out Sakura Days Japan Fair, from 10:00 am PDT until 5:00 pm PDT at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens. Tickets are cheaper online ($10.50) than paying at the door ($12.00). Remember to wear appropriate footwear as the lawns are a little muddy and an umbrella, just in case (this is Vancouver after all).