Soft pinks and white against a sky of blue, delicate petals fluttering by on gentle breezes-spring's blossoming cherry trees make a dreamlike backdrop for the season's first picnic.
Sakura (cherry blossoms) have a special hold over Japan. The Japanese so venerate their ephemeral beauty, that although the word hanami translates to "flower viewing" in general, it's used almost exclusively to mean "picnic under the cherry trees." During hanami season, parks come alive with merrymakers crowding onto picnic sheets that overflow with food and drinks.
From left: <Kanda Myojin shita MIYABI> Hana Bento
<Koichi-an> Temari zushi
<Asakusa Tanbo KUSATSU TEI> Asakusa 12 kagetsu
*All from the Spring/Summer Obento Catalog
But as enjoyable as hanami are, feeding a large group of people can be exhausting. That's where Nihombashi Mitsukoshi and its spring/summer obento catalog can help, with traditional Japanesestyle bento, Westernstyle sandwiches and more.
<Share-musubi> Onigiri
<Merhenk> Sandwiches
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi B1F Food Hall
Prefer finger food to a full hanami? Hors d'oeuvres, sushi platters, trays of colorful fresh fruit-there's something for every reveler and any party size. Beyond the catalog, Nihombashi Mitsukoshi's Food Hall is a veritable smorgasbord of hanami ideas.
<Merhenk> Sandwich hors d'oeuvre
<Sun Fruits> Fruits plate
<Ryogoku jaya> Yakitori/fried chicken hors d'oeuvre
*Party size menus require reservations.
The jewelry department is in on the seasonal fun, too, with sakurashaped pendants, rings of precious stones set in blossom patterns, and even watches with elegant sakurapatterned watch dials.
Though the blossoms themselves may be fleeting, with Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, the memories will last a lifetime.
＜TOSA＞Coral ring/pendant
＜Credor＞ SIGNO Lady's watch
An exclusive item of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, with Sakura motifs on the dial
＜Ekaterina＞ Sakura Brilliant ring
A rare design of sakura shaped diamonds
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store 6F Jewelry & Watch Salon
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Spring/Summer Obento Catalog
Dates
March 16-September 30, 2016
Location
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi B1F Food Hall