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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. Please support me.

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 💓

Pale pink camellia blossoms were blooming beautifully💓 I really like this flower’s color scheme😊

I found a cute purple flower. Pink cherry blossoms are the main attraction at this time of year, but purple ones are lovely too ❤

I found a lovely flower bed in the park on a sunny day. White and yellow flowers are blooming energetically ☺️

The sky over Kushiro, said to be one of the world’s three great sunsets. After checking in, time slows as you take in the view beyond the window. You can’t know the ease of Kushiro until you experience it in person. Its silence and the feeling in the air turn every moment into something special. Enjoy a comfortable stay in pollen-free Kushiro. We also offer high-floor upgrade plans and Golden Week packages. ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/?hl=ja...

Introducing Our Sponsors – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the support of businesses located in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring businesses that support us. (Order is not specified) This time we introduce Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten! 📝 Teshikaga Navi offers a wide range of information, so please take a look✨ Thank you very much to Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten for supporting this event 🙇❣️ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

Nagano Prefecture Minami Shinshu Iida Cherry Blossom Report🌸 Spring has arrived in Minami Shinshu again this year🌸 Blooming began earlier than usual this year, and some lone cherry trees are already in full bloom or at their peak. Each tree seems to tell its own story, offering a spring landscape unique to this region. Here’s today’s lineup📷✨ 1. Kuyoto no Sakura (its dignified presence captivates) 2. Yasutomi Sakura (a celebrated tree representing Iida City) 3. Meotozakura (their closeness is heartwarming) 4. and 5. Koubaiin’s red weeping cherry trees (their vivid crimson contrasts with the sky) 6. Unsaizi Temple’s cherry tree (its blooming in silence feels otherworldly) Photo taken: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Target shooting and clock making Friday, March 20 (national holiday) Forest Museum “Mokumu” was bustling with visitors. Wooden craft maker Sasaki Kogei held a clock-making workshop on the final day of the exhibition. At the same time, visitors could try target shooting with wooden toy guns. ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ At the clock-making table, I was surprised by the wide variety of numbers and decorative pieces to stick onto the dials. For some reason, mushrooms were extremely popular among the boys. They glued parts together and hammered in nails to secure them… and in about 30 minutes each person finished an original clock. With batteries set in the back, they really work. One child hugged his finished piece protectively, saying he would display it in his room. 🔫 🔫 🔫 Meanwhile, the target shooting guns were impressive. They can hold six rubber bands at once and fire in rapid succession. Kids who wanted to aim from farther away lay on their bellies on a chair set back a little to take careful aim. They looked just like snipers. The small animal keychain prizes were adorable. Thank you to everyone who came! - Forest Museum "Mokumu" Winter hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fees: High school and older 500 yen 4th grade elementary to junior high 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary 100 yen Under 3 years free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Special exhibition #Forest Museum Mokumu #Sasaki Kogei

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is Homare-zakura along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was half in bloom.

Photographed on March 25, 2014. Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store has reached its eighth anniversary since opening. Congratulations‼️㊗️🎉🌈

On a clear day at a nearby Park, beautiful sanzhu flowers were in bloom. The yellow blossoms are lovely too ☺️

Ono City's hanami spot Cherry blossom status at Uchiyama Park ❚ As of March 26, 2026 The cherry trees (Somei-Yoshino) at Uchiyama Park in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. They appear to be about 30% in bloom. Blooming should advance over the weekend. Location: Mie Town, Bungoono City Parking: Available ■■ Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■