Sunday was the perfect day for an afternoon picnic, especially when it meant catching up with my favorite creative girl from New York while she was in town.
The great thing about Shinjuku Gyoen is that it’s never too crowded (well, maybe except for hanami season) and it really is a green oasis in the middle of the city. The warm fall sun and cool breeze felt amazing as we spent the afternoon chatting away.
I wish I had more days like this. It’s so relaxing and nothing beats being with friends.
But all too soon, the melody signifying the park closing began to play…so we packed up and stepped back outside into the city.
Just a side note, did you know that the song that notifies people of facilities closing here sounds like Auld Lang Syne, but it’s actually the Farewell Waltz from the old movie Waterloo Bridge? I mean, that song is also based on Auld Lang Syne so technically it’s the same thing. But who knew that this tragic movie was so popular in Japan that the soundtrack was used as a way to let people know that something is ending?
The things you learn when you’re fact checking your blog post.
Anyways, I didn’t really take all that many photos (too busy talking as always) but here are a few smiles from our picnic 🙂
Kaori Square Feet 