January 18Jan 18 1 hour ago, Keithambrose said: I looked at March 20th for 4 nights. You can never be exactly certain when the Sakura are in bloom. I took that date from previous post. https://www.tsunagujapan.com/cherry-blossom-forecast/
January 18Jan 18 On 1/17/2026 at 11:25 AM, jimmie50 said: They are planning to book some type of day trip to an island off Pattaya...not sure of the name of the island. Maybe someone will know the island. So the name of the island is Samae San Island. Appears plans are progressing and will probably be in Pattaya the first week in March for around 10 days.
January 19Jan 19 20 hours ago, floridarob said: I'll bet you Peter knows 🤔 Sadly I have missed the sakura in Tokyo as often as I have seen it. The only time I was guaranteed to see it were the years I lived in the country! If I was making a special trip specifically to see it, a) I'd be flexible date-wise, and b) I'd be flexible location-wise. But inevitably that means a very significant budget. As has already been pointed out, the blossom moves from south to north over a perdiod of 3-4 weeks or so. Then you have to keep a keen eye out for the weather. I recall one year I lived near the centre of Tokyo. The sakura was almost in blossom and then the next day it all looked magnificent - truly a bucket list event. But that night it rained, and the following morning most of the blossoms had fallen to the ground. I found that there are certain colours more prominent at certain times. On my last visit in earlyish April pre-covid, it was all mostly white. At other times it can be mostly pinkish. Whatever, though, whereas the blossom trees are all over the city, you need to go to where it is most concentrated. I only know the city centre ones. In addition to Ueno Park and Shinjuku Park I mentioned earlier, a great place to visit, especially in the evening is Aoyama Cemetery. An odd place to view the sakura but it has many trees. It is also fun to go in the evening when so many people also have their dinner on their tarpaulins lit by little paraffin lamps. As @Keithambrose points out, there are various internet sites which give you details of the updated daily progress of the sakura each season. The one problem is that no one is ever sure when it will start. That is totally up to the weather.
January 26Jan 26 Author On 1/15/2026 at 9:00 PM, emiel1981 said: As my holiday plans with a friend for March are canceled, I might be tempted to book a visit to Bangkok in March instead... BOOKED... Thailand first three weeks of March.... Anybody around these weeks?
January 27Jan 27 1 hour ago, emiel1981 said: BOOKED... Thailand first three weeks of March.... Anybody around these weeks? Absolutely 😁 I'm not sure if you would interested in my activities however
January 27Jan 27 2 hours ago, emiel1981 said: BOOKED... Thailand first three weeks of March.... Anybody around these weeks? Me. Second weekend March. Karaoke? 🤣
January 27Jan 27 Me. Feb. 20 until April 2. Would love to connect with some forum members while there.
January 27Jan 27 Active Members I’ll be in Bangkok 24-29 March and also would love to connect with you gentleman!
January 27Jan 27 1 minute ago, MichaelJay70 said: I’ll be in Bangkok 24-29 March and also would love to connect with you gentleman! Beautiful 😍
January 27Jan 27 32 minutes ago, jimmie50 said: Me. Feb. 20 until April 2. Would love to connect with some forum members while there. I'm sure your the life of the party Jimmy .. Don't forget to make a list of all your sicknesses son so you can fit in with the rest of the moaners 😷😫
January 27Jan 27 15 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I'm sure your the life of the party Jimmy .. Don't forget to make a list of all your sicknesses son so you can fit in with the rest of the moaners 😷😫 Olddaddy, you don't moan all the time.
January 27Jan 27 Active Members 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Olddaddy, you don't moan all the time. It just seems like it,
January 27Jan 27 6 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Olddaddy, you don't moan all the time. In more ways than one! 😂
February 8Feb 8 Author Now that I've completed my Bangkok/Asia trip itinerary, I know I'll be in Bangkok for the following two weeks: March 1st to 6th March 14th to 19th Just checking again to see who might be interested in meeting up for dinner and/or bars.
February 8Feb 8 55 minutes ago, emiel1981 said: Now that I've completed my Bangkok/Asia trip itinerary, I know I'll be in Bangkok for the following two weeks: March 1st to 6th March 14th to 19th Just checking again to see who might be interested in meeting up for dinner and/or bars. Yes definitely 🙏🏿🙏🏿 I prefer upmarket type restaurants though .
February 8Feb 8 Author 22 minutes ago, Olddaddy said: I prefer upmarket type restaurants though . I thought you wouldn't be in Bangkok when I get there... Before meeting up with you, I want to make sure you agree to my terms. You pay for my food and drinks. I don't want to hear about your old-man ailments, illnesses, and other inconveniences. And we can't stay too late at the restaurant because there has to be enough time to find a nice guy at one of the bars that evening. Oh, and for those who are taking this too seriously, this is, of course, a sarcastic response to what @Olddaddy himself wrote in the post below: For anyone who would seriously like to meet (under normal circumstances and without all kinds of requirements and terms), please let me know! haha.... lol
February 8Feb 8 57 minutes ago, emiel1981 said: For anyone who would seriously like to meet (under normal circumstances and without all kinds of requirements and terms), please let me know! I will be in Bangkok during those dates and am definitely interested in meeting up with some forum members.
February 8Feb 8 22 minutes ago, jimmie50 said: I will be in Bangkok during those dates and am definitely interested in meeting up with some forum members. I think I will give you a miss Jimmie sorry , would hate to finish up depressed at the end of the night listening to you and your bible belt theories
February 8Feb 8 3 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I think I will give you a miss Jimmie sorry , would hate to finish up depressed at the end of the night listening to you and your bible belt theories You didn't get the hint again, @Olddaddy. @jimmie50 has said twice he's only interested in meeting some forum members. I'm quite sure you're safe. 🙄
February 8Feb 8 2 hours ago, mauRICE said: You didn't get the hint again, @Olddaddy. @jimmie50 has said twice he's only interested in meeting some forum members. I'm quite sure you're safe. 🙄 Imagine meeting up with Americans and they start cracking dry jokes about Trump all night !!. Now be honest Maurice ... wouldn't that bore you ? But you would have to to be nice and pretend to laugh at their jokes before excusing yourself to the toilet and pissing off🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♂️ thru the back door 🚪
February 9Feb 9 6 hours ago, mima_bk said: i will be there the whole month of march but i doubt i would want to meet haha Oh your missing out on talking about Trump 😲 or the list of sickness's we all have to moan about ! Old chap Patanawet has his new walking stick to show & tell, 🚶🏿♂️ Oh don't be a party pooper 🎉 think what fun your missing out on listening to old Jack talk about his colostomy bag
February 9Feb 9 23 hours ago, Olddaddy said: Yes definitely 🙏🏿🙏🏿 I prefer upmarket type restaurants though . Foodland Patpong comes to mind
February 10Feb 10 On 2/8/2026 at 8:17 PM, emiel1981 said: Now that I've completed my Bangkok/Asia trip itinerary, I know I'll be in Bangkok for the following two weeks: March 1st to 6th March 14th to 19th Just checking again to see who might be interested in meeting up for dinner and/or bars. Does that imply you'll be Pattaya/ Jomtien way between the 7th and 13th March?
February 10Feb 10 On 2/8/2026 at 8:57 PM, Olddaddy said: I prefer upmarket type restaurants though . And for someone who can afford to say at Capella by the river, he can obviously afford restaurants that are quite high class. He might think about starting with the nearby Normandie Grill in the Mandarin Oriental! You'll need a tie and maybe a jacket, though!
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