After not much reason to celebrate hanami in 2011 it was obvious that 2012 was the year to celebrate big time. A day wondering around Ueno park viewing the oddities of hanami along with the growing crowds (and the cherry blossoms) was spectacular. Japanese media report that over 80 people from the weekend were admitted to Tokyo hospitals with alcohol poisoning. There were a number of people in Ueno whose friends had laid them up in the safety position while they continued to drink in the afternoon sun.
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