Cherry Blossom Viewing - Hanami Culture Scene Description In a local park under the blooming cherry trees, people gather to enjoy "hanami" — cherry blossom viewing. Friends, coworkers, and families relax on blue plastic sheets, sharing homemade bentos, chatting, drinking, and enjoying the fleeting beauty of sakura petals fluttering in the breeze. Natural Japanese Expressions in the Scene At Arrival and Setup • 「場所取りありがとう!」 (Basho tori arigatou!) – “Thanks for saving a spot!” • 「ブルーシート広げて!」 (Burū shīto hirogete!) – “Spread out the blue sheet!” During Hanami • 「桜、満開だね!」 (Sakura, mankai da ne!) – “The cherry blossoms are in full bloom!” • 「お弁当作ってきたよ」 (Obentou tsukutte kita yo) – “I made some lunchboxes!” • 「ちょっと寒いね」 (Chotto samui ne) – “It’s a bit chilly, huh?” • 「ゴミはちゃんと持ち帰ろう」 (Gomi wa chanto mochikaerou) – “Let’s be sure to take our trash home.” Cultural Points and Expression Background 「場所取り」 (Saving a spot early)...