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Melting into the dark night, the weeping cherry blossoms🌸 This year, the Jizo Zakura in Konamase has once again showcased its magnificent beauty. May this overwhelming sense of scale be conveyed!

Event Announcement 📣 This is an event where you can ride a bicycle on unpaved roads amidst the magnificent nature of Tokachi 🚴‍♀️🚴 You can choose between a short course suitable for beginners and a middle course for experienced riders that offers a great challenge. At the aid stations, we will provide local specialties, and after crossing the finish line, you can enjoy a pizza-making experience 🍕 Come ride, savor, and fully enjoy the nature of Tokachi 🤗 📍June 28 (Sunday) [Middle Course] 3 aid stations + a special aid station at the hill climb viewpoint + a pizza-making experience after finishing Location / Start & Finish: Poroshiri Nature Park Address: Takusei-cho Nishi 5-sen, Obihiro City, Hokkaido 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Registration 8:30 AM Start 2:00 PM Finish 📍June 28 (Sunday) [Short Course] 2 aid stations + a pizza-making experience after finishing Location / Start & Finish: Poroshiri Nature Park Address: Takusei-cho Nishi 5-sen, Obihiro City, Hokkaido 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Registration 8:45 AM Start 2:00 PM Finish 📍Fees Middle Course (approximately 70 km) 10,000 yen Short Course (approximately 40 km) 7,000 yen 📍Entry Method Please apply through the Sports Entry website. *Please note that registration for the Welcome Ride on June 27 (Saturday) has closed.

The Promise of Spring Every day during my business trip, I visited Kushida Shrine. The giant cherry tree, which stands as a symbol, is nearing the end of its spring display. Among the increasingly green trunk, the double-flowered cherry blossoms were sprouting. It felt as if I could hear a voice saying, "I'll be waiting here again next year." Thus, the seasons slowly change, but the cherry blossom period will surely return. Spring will continue to be passed down.

Title: "Spring Cove" Date of Photography: April 6, 2026 Location: Fukui Prefecture, Miko Fishing Port I captured the scenery of mountain cherry blossoms reflecting on the calm sea surface, bathed in the soft light of spring. The foreground cherry blossoms, the distant mountain cherry blossoms, and the reflections on the water create a sense of depth and expansiveness of spring.

Zao Fox Village, located in Miyagi Prefecture, is a special spot where visitors can interact closely with foxes. As soon as you enter the park, you can see the foxes freely moving around in the woods, some lazily lying down to sleep, while others stretch out in the sunlight, creating a very soothing scene. The most unforgettable experience this time was participating in the limited-time "Fox Hugging Experience." Under the guidance of the staff, I put on a special protective suit and carefully held the foxes in my arms. Two foxes snuggled comfortably in my embrace, their fur fluffy and warm. Although I usually have cats at home and consider myself familiar with animals, I still couldn't help but feel nervous the moment I held the foxes, worried they might suddenly move, while also finding them incredibly cute. In the park, you can also see the foxes resting casually on wooden houses, even sleeping directly in the sunlight, completely unconcerned about the visitors' gaze. Watching them stretch their limbs without a care in the world felt like time had slowed down. As I left, I looked back at those figures, some running and some sleeping. This memory of encountering the foxes up close became the warmest and most special moment of my journey.

Hello everyone, this is the En'emon Folklore Museum. Shosenkyo Gorge has transformed beautifully into spring! 😃✨ The cherry blossoms in the parking lot are in full bloom! 🌸❗️ Despite the recent strong winds, they are blooming vibrantly. 😊 Although many petals have fallen near the entrance by Nagatoro Bridge, the area around Senga Falls is just reaching its peak bloom. 🌸🌸 As various flowers will soon start to bloom one after another, we invite you to come and visit Shosenkyo! 😃 We have a variety of quartz, the birthstone for April, including raw stones, polished crystals, and flower-shaped ones. ✨✨ Please feel free to stop by during your stroll. All of our staff are waiting for you with smiles! 😃

[Notice of Lifting Winter Closure for Kussharo–Lake Mashu Lakeside Line] This is a notice regarding the lifting of the winter closure for the Kussharo–Lake Mashu Lakeside Line. Considering the impact of frozen road surfaces and snowfall during the winter period, we will lift the closure for the following section as detailed below. "Kussharo–Lake Mashu Lakeside Line (Route 52)" This road leads from Kawayu to Lake Mashu 3rd Observation Deck. The closure will be lifted and the road will open on the following date: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM <Contact Information> Kushiro Construction Management Department, Teshikaga Sub-Office (015-482-2147) https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/r8dodokaijyo/...

"The Last Radiance" Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is beautifully maintained. As you venture deeper, you come across less frequented areas. Along the roadside, camellia trees are planted. A fallen flower, illuminated as if by a spotlight in the shadows of the thicket, caught my eye with its elegant presence, prompting me to lift my camera.

"Curtain Call" The cherry blossoms, which are just about to reach full bloom, are starting to fall, signaling the end of spring's peak. The moat of Ohori Park is filled with beautiful spring memories carried by the spring breeze. It felt like a splendid spring "curtain call."

"Spring, bursting forth in crimson" When we think of spring, we think of cherry blossoms, tulips, and rapeseed flowers. However, the true stars of this beautiful season are not limited to these. The Japanese maple, known as shōjō, turns a vibrant red in spring, then shifts to green in summer, and once again displays its autumn foliage. This stunning red is a hidden gem of spring. Location: Hakata, Kushida Shrine

"In the Sparkling Aftermath of Rain" The location is Tenjin Chūō Park in Hakata. The rain that had been falling until last night stopped by morning, leaving everything fresh and sparkling. Flowers are planted all around Hakata, making the morning particularly refreshing. When I glanced over, I saw the dried leaves, holding rain, shimmering beautifully behind the tulips. Through the old lens, that light seemed to celebrate the arrival of spring.

"Weaving Rain with Cherry Blossoms" Seiunji Temple, the sacred place of weeping cherry trees. As I walk, overwhelmed by the magnificent weeping cherry blossoms, a sudden rain begins to fall. My gaze is drawn to a small shrine halfway up the mountain. The gentle rain nourishes the air, carrying the sweet scent of spring.

"The Collaboration of Two Great Cherry Blossoms" Chichibu is home to Hitsujiyama Park. Here, beautiful moss phlox bloom in late April. On this day, the cherry trees were in full bloom. However, I thought it might be a bit early for the moss phlox, only to find that the newly planted seedlings were thriving. I was able to capture both types of cherry blossoms in a single photograph.

'Colorful Moisture' I captured the cuteness of a brown-eared bulbul enjoying the 'spring front row seat' with the delicate layers of its feathers after a bath, the presence of dripping water, and the full bloom of cherry blossoms, all while utilizing the tonal quality of an old lens. It was a warm day, perfect for a bath. I was waiting with my manual focus set on the top of the waterfall.

"On the untangled spring, I think of the moon." "The moon smiles in the unfilled sky." "Spring gently melts away." "On an unnamed path from Ueno to Nippori, the cherry blossoms looked up at the newly risen moon. I couldn't help but point my lens to admire the moon alongside the cherry blossoms. It was such an ordinary street that I couldn't find a hashtag for the location..."