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広島県庄原市の桜の開花情報を更新中！ 日本さくら名所100選に選ばれた 「上野池」では現在「5分咲き」となりましたよ😍🌸✨ 桜の開花情報はこちら🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/special//4472... 上野池 住所：庄原市東本町1 ライトアップ：2026年3月20日（金祝）～4月19日（日）18：00～22：00

If you are visiting Japan in the spring, you can't possibly miss Cherry Blossoms. The most celebrated symbol of a season for a nation that loves to celebrate its distinct seasons, beautiful cherry blossoms abound for a glorious period in March and April. The blooming schedule is national news, and duly reported with maps and dates by serious reporters to an audience of millions. Another harbinger of spring, the Japanese Bush Warbler, enjoys just as long a history of being celebrated in Japanese art and culture, but these days plays distant second fiddle to the iconic pink blossoms. As Japan becomes more urbanized and less of the population comes into regular contact with this delightful songbird, its no wonder why. But the Warbler, too, has deep roots in Japanese culture. Its Japanese name Uguisu, lends itself to numerous Japanese place names and vocabulary. Its distinctive call is still used as a shorthand for spring in Japanese media, and the bird has graced countless pieces of Japanese art, from poems of the Nara period to ukiyo-e prints. Even its droppings enjoy a life of their own as a skin-whitening treatment! While it can be rare in Japan's largest urban centers today, the Japanese Bush Warbler can still be found (or rather, heard) in great numbers all over the country. Its gentle green color and playful hopping is pleasant to see, but it can be hard to lay eyes on as it hops about in thick foliage. You are much more likely to hear it than see it! Listen for its distinct "Hooo-hokekyo, hooo-hokekyo" whenever you are outdoors! More than any other, it is the bird most truly emblematic of spring in Japan.

Spring at Cafe Jardin in Jardin feels like a season gently wrapped in color. In April in Takamatsu, the moss phlox are in full bloom. I made a special trip to this countryside café; as my car entered, the surroundings grew quiet, leaving city noise behind and only the wind and birdsong. Walking into the grounds, my eyes were instantly filled with a vast swath of pink—the moss phlox stretched like a carpet, rolling with the terrain and reflecting off a nearby pond, creating a beauty that seemed almost unreal.  I chose an outdoor seat, admired the sea of flowers, and ordered a simple lunch and coffee. The food here is unpretentious yet carefully prepared: light dishes like pizza and pasta arrived at just the right temperature and with inviting aromas, naturally slowing the pace of the meal.  What I loved most was the atmosphere. There was no urban noise, only the sound of a breeze through the blossoms, and occasional insects and small animals flitting about. I heard that during the moss phlox peak there is a "Flower Festival" that draws many visitors who come specifically to see this spectacular sight.  Before leaving, I walked slowly around the garden once more. The pink, white, and pale purple moss phlox shimmered softly in the sunlight, as if the whole of spring had been gathered into this patch of land. If spring in Takamatsu had a color, it would probably be the color of these moss phlox.

We are giving away rhinoceros beetle larvae! A rhinoceros beetle larva giveaway event takes place at the Tokkome Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 Dig up a larva from the soil yourself! 🌟Date: Saturday, April 4 🌟Time: First session starts at 11:45 AM Second session starts at 1:45 PM ※Ticket stubs will be distributed at headquarters 30 minutes before each session! 🌟Venue: Kaigara-yama Park 🌟Number distributed: 100 larvae per session 🌟Who: Children up to elementary school age 🌟Other: Canceled in case of rain or severe weather Commerce and Tourism Division https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/kabutomushiproject/kabutomushi-event/r8kabutomushi.html...

March 30th The Hyakuraku cherry tree at the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum has begun to bloom!! With spring-like warmth, the cherry blossoms can’t wait any longer These are Edohigan cherry trees, an early-blooming variety in Azumino Today they are about thirty percent open, showing deep pink petals♪

The cherry blossoms in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, in the Chugoku region of Japan are about to reach full bloom! The long, cold winter has come to an end, and spring is finally awakening the trees and plants. The Bihoku Flower Picnic at the National Bihoku Hillside Park is a famous cherry-blossom spot… Shobara City has many places to enjoy spring flowers, and it’s exciting to start planning outings now! This time, we introduce takeaway gourmet foods you can buy in Shobara City—perfect for spring excursions. Prefer snacks over flowers? Not at all—let’s enjoy both the blossoms and the treats! Read the article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5576...

[The shop corner has become chic] Forest Museum “Mokumu” shop corner Have you noticed the change in atmosphere? Mid-March. The walls that were white until recently have been repainted in a calm, dark hue. The wooden crafts and souvenirs on display stand out even more attractively. Handmade Setoushi-kun mascots are displayed alongside Nishiokoppe goods. When you visit Mokumu, please take a look at the shop corner. - [Forest Museum “Mokumu”] Winter opening hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fees: High school and older 500 yen Grades 4–9 (elementary to junior high) 300 yen Ages 3 to grade 3 (elementary) 100 yen Under 3 years old free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Forest Museum Mokumu #Wall painting #Shop corner #Has become chic

This is the row of cherry trees along the embankment at Yagiri in Edogawa.

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is the New Year’s fire-departure ritual performed by the Kawagoe Young Firefighters Association at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

In the light, white flowers gently emerge. Not noisy, but quietly and surely, spring is there. #Spring #PhotoContest

Soft colors spread across the sky when I look up. Spring fills the world as if dissolving into the light. #Spring #PhotoContest #Sky and flowers #Spring light #Soft hues #A view when looking up #The moment of full bloom #Hints of the season #Flower photography #Beauty of nature #A sense of translucence #springvibes #softlight #bloomseason #cleantones #skyview

Unraveling among the flowers spring light #Spring #PhotoContest #spring light #layers of blossoms #a gentle season #signs of full bloom #quiet moments #spring memories #flower photography #the beauty of nature #springvibes #softlight #bloomseason #naturedetails

Among layers of blooming flowers, a quiet time flows. There is the sense of fullness coming and the moment that will soon pass. Between them lies a gentle spring memory. #Spring #PhotoContest #Spring memories #Flower time #A gentle season #Signs of full bloom #Flowers in the light #Lingering seasonal afterglow #Flower photos #Soft bokeh #Tranquil landscapes #springvibes #bloomseason #softlight #naturedetails #flowerphotography

Soft light brings flowers and new leaves to life at the same time. The first hints of color overlap with stretching greens, and you can feel spring slowly taking shape. It isn’t a special moment, but it leaves a quiet impression on the heart. #Spring #PhotoContest #Colors of spring #Season of fresh green #Landscapes with light #Life with flowers #Gentle moments #The start of the season #Flower photography #The beauty of nature #A sense of clarity #springvibes #freshgreen #bloomseason #softlight #naturedetails

The evening light gently settles on the branches of the flowers, and the air softens. Blossoming flowers and buds still about to open exist together in the same moment. The breeze is gentle, and time flows slowly. In such moments, you feel spring quietly arriving. #Spring #PhotoContest #Spring light #Light and shadow #Evening hours #Flower-filled landscapes #Hints of spring #Gentle light #Moments in nature #Quiet time #Seasonal change #Flower photography #Bokeh feel #Soft light #springvibes #goldenhour #lightandshadow