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Isehara Flower Report – March 30, 2026

Here is today's update on cherry blossom blooming in Isehara City.

Somei-yoshino cherry trees are blooming beautifully across the city and are now at their best.
Around Isehara Station, you can casually enjoy hanami at Isehara Daijingu, Kanzan Park, and Chizu Park.

Cherry blossoms are also at their peak at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, Hinata Yakushi, Jyohatsu-ganji Temple, the General Sports Park, and Fujiyama Park.
On MtOoyama, blooms are progressing around Kasumi Bridge, while the Ooyama cherry trees are still a little short of full bloom.

Along the Shibuta River, you can enjoy cherry blossoms together with moss phlox, creating a colorful, spring-like scene along the riverbank.

Minami Shinshu Cherry Blossom Report — A fleeting dream floating in the nightfall.

Here are last night’s (March 27) nocturnal cherry blossoms from Minami Shinshu.
This year the blooms came earlier than usual, and their full splendor stood out in the stillness of the night.

Lit from below, they seemed almost alive.

📸 Lineup
①② Azumi no Sato Butai-zakura: The ancient tree’s power is overwhelming when lifted by the lights.
③④ Ishizuka no Sakura: Its branches reach into the night sky with strength and grace.
⑤⑥ Koubaiin Temple weeping cherry: A cascading curtain of rosy blossoms.
⑦⑧ Senshoji Temple weeping cherry: The temple setting lends it a sacred aura.

Date photographed: 2026.3.27

A night-time magic found only in this season and this place.
Come and quietly gaze up at a spring night that you must experience in person.

Starting today, the Minami Shinshu Single Cherry Tree Digital Stamp Rally and the Instagram Photo Contest are also underway!
Check the southern Nagano tourist information site Minami Shinshu Navi for details.

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
A first-fire ceremony by the Kawagoe Young Firefighters Association at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣

Shintoku Town’s Takutetsukinoko Tan presents a Birch Sap Water Harvesting Experience😊

This short seasonal nature activity is best enjoyed after the snow melts and before the trees begin to leaf out🎵

You will receive a small share of the clear, natural sap water that trees draw up from the ground, and you can savor it while feeling nature’s vitality, enjoying a campfire and toasted marshmallows🤗

📍Period: Friday, April 3, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
(Closed on Tuesdays April 7 and 14, and Wednesdays April 8 and 15.)

📍Times: Morning session: 10:00; Afternoon session: 14:00

📍Location: Takutetsu Kinokotan (155 Takutetsu, Shintoku Town)

📍Participation Fee: Adults ¥2,500; Elementary school students ¥1,500

*If you wish to take sap water home, please bring one cleaned 500 ml PET bottle.*
*Please note that sap may not flow or may be scarce depending on weather and temperature conditions.*

📞Applications and Inquiries
Shintoku Tourism Association TEL: 0156-67-7567 (9:00–17:00)

https://shintoku-town.net/2026%e7%99%bd%e6%a8%ba%e6%a8%b9%e6%b6%b2%e6%b0%b4%e6%8e%a1%e5%8f%96%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93/

Late spring has arrived in Hokkaido.
Adonis ramosa and crocuses are blooming.

There is still snow in shaded areas,
but temperatures have been staying relatively warm,
so cherry blossoms should bloom in late April.

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is the New Year’s ladder-riding ritual by the Kawagoe Young Firefighters Association at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.
Actually, I was laid up with a cold and couldn’t go see the ladder acrobatics, the rifle team demonstration, or the boat parade on the Shingashi River. 😭

I personally recommend arranging a winter itinerary like this:
Day 1: Departure day
Day 2:
08:00 Hotel Azat Naha
08:30 Daiichi Makishi Public Market
09:50 Pick up car at ORIX Asahibashi Nishi
11:00 Mihama American Village
15:00 Nakagusuku Park
20:00 Kokusai Street
20:40 Hotel Azat Naha
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While I was out for a walk, I spotted them blooming beautifully by the roadside.
This was my first time really seeing anemone flowers up close, so I ended up taking many photos.
This is one of the shots that turned out well.

Sakuhomachi Tourist Facility Opening Information

Tourist facilities on Yachiho Kogen
will open for the season in stages🌿

■ Yachiho Lake
Operating period: April 17 – October 30
🐟 A popular spot for fishing and relaxing by the lakeside

■ yachiho highland nature park
Operating period: April 23 – November 8
🌲 Enjoy a walk through birch groves and past waterfalls while soaking in nature

■ Flowering Tree Garden and Mallet golf course
Operating period: May 16 – October 12
🌷 A casual area to enjoy the natural scenery of Yachiho Kogen

Each facility has different opening hours,
so please check the image for details.

This season, come to Yachiho Kogen to enjoy everything from fresh greenery to autumn leaves🌱

If you want to take children out to play
Nakagusuku Park is perfect for you!
Chūsei Park lies between Naha and Okinawa, spanning Nakagusukuson and Kitanakagusuku Village, and is the largest comprehensive park in Okinawa.
It has a wide open area ideal for picnics, plus slides, a sandbox, a maze, rope swings, and a large bouncing pad that kids can’t get enough of—perfect for letting them burn off energy!

When I go to Japan I often forget many things.
I wonder if you are the same as me?
Here are items I often leave behind:
passport, visa, phone, small pack of tissues, sanitary products, copy of ID, ID card, swimsuit, sunscreen.
I hope everyone can enjoy their trip abroad!

Sword Exhibition and Sale Notice

Katanaza 2026 by Touza will take place today and tomorrow at Osaka Castle Hall and Shiromi Hall.

The weather is fine today, so please come enjoy a pleasant weekend.

We look forward to your visit.

Venue: Osaka Castle Hall and Shiromi Hall
Address: 3-1 Osaka Castle, Chuoku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002
Dates: Saturday, March 28, 2026 and Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Admission: 1,000 yen on the day of the event

A while ago, I went to Okinawa for a trip.
It was so fun that I now have a good idea of what to do.
If you’re new to traveling, don’t forget Japanese public transport etiquette.
1. Line up while waiting for the bus or train and follow the rule of letting passengers exit before boarding.
2. After boarding, switch your backpack to a handheld bag or carry it in front of you.
If you’re a beginner, I recommend reading more articles about traveling in Japan.
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A magnificent magnolia was in bloom. Against the blue sky, it really makes a strong impression!

A beautiful weeping cherry tree was in bloom.
Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are lovely, but the weeping cherry is lovely too 💓