It's still cold in Tokyo. In this season, the mountains block the cold, wet wind blowing from the northwest, which causes heavy snow to fall on the Japan Sea side. Then, only dry air comes to the Pacific side such as Tokyo. It basically stays clear in Tokyo every day, but not so always. Once a low-pressure system approaches the Pacific side, Tokyo also experiences snowfall.
Last week, a strong low-pressure system hit Tokyo. We saw 9 centimeters of snow. It was a hard time for railway employees, as they got sucked into the snow shoveling in the railway facilities. Thanks to their hard work, I could visit my favorite train shooting spot, Kurihira station, on the Odakyu-Tama line. I could shoot Odakyu's mascot train, "Mokoron", backed by the snow-covered world. Please look at the top photo. You can see the large stuffed Mokoron boarding on the train. I had chills, but it was worth the wait.
Two days later, the weather improved. It was a warm and sunny day. I enjoyed taking a walk near Chitose-funabashi station on the Odakyu line. When I passed by a small park, I found an early-blooming cherry tree there. It blossomed earlier than usual this year. Beautiful! Just like last year, a white-eye was coming to the tree. Judging from the belly stripe pattern, it's female. She was keen on sucking the nectar. Its green-colored head was brilliant.
When the season changes on the Odakyu line, we can enjoy both winter and spring scenes.
