Easter egg hunting at Joy to the World. KEIKO SUENAGA
Joy to the World is fortunate in its great location on Harimazaka Street, which is one of Bunkyo ward’s most famous sightseeing spots for hanami.
Every year, Joy to the World children enjoy the beautiful scenery when coming to school and walking to the park. It has become traditional for all kindergarten classes to have picnic lunches outside under the cherry blossoms in front of the school. Besides spending enjoyable lunches there, this is also a great place for Easter egg hunting and other spring activities.
Every year, Bunkyo ward organizes the Harimazaka Street Festival (文京さくらまつり). This year the festival will be held on March 26 and 27. Please check the ward office website at http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/english for more details.
In cooperation with the Harimazaka Street Festival organizing committee, Joy to the World will open its doors from 10am to 2pm on the same weekend. Joy to the World welcomes all families to visit the school. The children can participate in various activities, play with balloons, and eat snacks while enjoying the beautiful sakura in front of the school. See http://www.joytotheworld.info for more information.
— EUFT VAN DEN BERG
