We have spent the night at Ric and Teresa's and in the morning we leave for Golden Week at 6am. I am so excited to be going with such a wonderful couple and best friends. Breakfast was eaten and car loaded and Ric in behind the wheel to drive us to our Golden Week adventure. This year the weekends are placed in a way that creates two 3 day holiday periods and a regular weekend each separated by single regular weekdays. Golden week is generally abbreviated GW.
When we reached our first destination it was a place called Ashika Flower park and the wisteria are in bloom. I have always wanted to see this park during this timing. Tears came to my eyes when Teresa told me where we were. What a fantastic way to start off the Golden week. Thanks, Ric and Teresa for letting us share this awesome experience with you. 
The Japanese love flowers and wisteria are among their favorites. Wisteria is called fuji in Japanese, like Mt. Fuji, but unlike the mountain, the flower is pronounced by stressing the second syllable. One large fuji tree is 100 years old and its branches are supported. The love and care put into making sure all the flowering trees are healthy amazes me. up. So much love is put into every flower and tree. What a blessed surprise to see Yoko and her Mother while touring the most beautiful park in the world. 
The Japanese love flowers and wisteria are among their favorites. Wisteria is called fuji in Japanese, like Mt. Fuji, but unlike the mountain, the flower is pronounced by stressing the second syllable. One large fuji tree is 100 years old and its branches are supported. The love and care put into making sure all the flowering trees are healthy amazes me. up. So much love is put into every flower and tree. What a blessed surprise to see Yoko and her Mother while touring the most beautiful park in the world. 
Ended the day at the flower park with a delicious tasting wisteria flavored icecream cone. YUMMY
