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Going on a Park Date? What to Do on a Park Date!

By Guidable Writers Nov 2, 2017

If you are tired of the crowded and busy vibes of the city, why not go on a park date? If you are wondering what to do on a park date then don’t stress, there’s so many opportunities. Feeling surrounded by nature, you will regain the energies you need to keep on working hard. Besides, going on a date at a park can be a great alternative to a classic date in the city center. You don’t need a luxurious experience to get some good vibes going with your loved one.

Nowadays, there are a lot of people who spend a day at the park with their boyfriend or girlfriend. In this article, I will give you some tips on what you can do with your lover at a park in order to have one of the greatest dating experiences ever!

1. What Is There to Do on a Park Date?

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Dating at a park is a bit different from what you would normally do on a date. Since you are not used to it, you might find thinking of a good plan a bit tricky. Going to a park on a date is very different from when you would go there as a kid to play. So, here are some tips that you can use when dating at a park!

Talk About Your Feelings

At a park, you will have a lot of time to spend with your partner. If you have something you want to say to your partner about your daily life, express your love for him or her, and you’ve had no chance to do it until now, a date at a park is the perfect occasion for that. Tell how you have been feeling lately, and make this date a chance to get to know each other more. Japanese people are shy and tend to be patient and keep quiet even if they have something that they want to say to their partner. So if you still haven’t heard how your partner feels, now you can ask him or her about it. They might start to express their honest feelings, being inspired by the peaceful natural scenery of the park.

Relax on The Grass

In the middle of Japan’s busy life, you and your partner might forget to take a rest every now and then. She or he might need an extra hour of sleep. Even if you could find the time to rest through your daily life, your Japanese partner might not be able to do so. Instead of spending all day lazing in bed, why not change your plans and get some fresh air and relax just for the weekend? Take your mind off of daily concerns, rest, and get your energy back so that you can work hard on the weekdays.

Take Photos

As many of you know, Japanese people love to take photos. Some of them like to do it for every meal they have since they want to show their family or friends. Dating at a park is not an exception to this rule. If you go to a park with your Japanese partner, take as many photos as you can. And why not, make your own original photo album. It’s a great way to keep your memories!

2.What You Have to Prepare for a Park Date

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To go on a date with your partner, you don’t want to waste your time. You need to be well-prepared. But do you know what you should bring? Well, here’s a list of things you should have at a park for a more enjoyable date!

Obento

I guess you have heard what an Obento is. Obento is a Japanese-style lunch box. The dishes you find inside an obento can vary, depending on personal preference. Every Japanese is used to bringing a lunch box on an excursion or a picnic. If you can prepare one by yourself, using your own cooking skills, that will definitely leave your partner with a good impression. Or, if you both have time before going to the park, prepare one together! Cooking together will make your picnic date even more memorable.

Picnic Blanket

If you are making plans to chill out at a park, you will definitely need a picnic blanket. You can get one at a 100-yen shop, it doesn’t matter whether or not it is expensive. Nonetheless, it is highly recommended to bring something to lay on the grass and to sit on. Japanese people care about not getting dirty, therefore it is better to think of a way to prevent that from happening!

Snacks

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Japanese people share the custom of bringing snacks to an excursion. These are usually bought at a small shop called Dagashiya, a traditional Japanese-style snack shop. This may make your partner feel nostalgic so pick some traditional Japanese snacks and surprise your partner!

Are You Ready for Your Park Date?

If you enjoy the picnic-style dating at a park, you will be able to get along with your partner more! So try to go to the nearest park when it is sunny on the weekend!

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