Hanami Etiquette: How to Join a Cherry Blossom Picnic Like a Local
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Hanami looks effortless from a distance: blue tarps under pink trees, friends laughing over convenience-store snacks, and rows of people enjoying spring as if they were born knowing exactly what to do. In reality, the calm scene is the result of a lot of quiet coordination. If you understand the rhythm, you can join a cherry blossom picnic without feeling like an intruder or slowing anyone down.
