The Yards’ most luxurious apartment building, Crossing, is the place to be for locals who want to celebrate the Cherry Blossom season quietly without the crowds. Crossing is celebrating with a Cherry Blossom Book Nook in Bond Alley between the apartments’ two towers. This is the perfect spot for locals who want to learn more about Japanese culture.

How it works: Two pink bookshelves will be located in Bond Alley. New books by Japanese authors or about Japanese culture will be dropped off and placed in the bookshelves every Monday, starting Monday 3/28, through 4/15. Visitors will be invited to pick up books to bring home or enjoy them in Bond Alley. Guests who post photos in Bond Alley will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Slipstream. Two winners will be chosen.