Middle-aged man #1: The plum blossoms are out in (Tokyo¡¯s) Komazawa Park. Not much longer till cherry blossom season. Planning anything special this year?

Middle-aged man #2: I was just going to do the same as every year ¡ª go to Ueno Park.

Middle-aged man #1: Ueno Park¡¯s really crowded, isn¡¯t it?

Middle-aged man #2: Yeah, but it¡¯s the only guaranteed way I get to see my friends.

¡ª Shibuya Station, Tokyo. Overheard by The Japan Times On Sunday

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