At the park I sometimes visit with my child, vibrant purple magnolia blossoms were in bloom 😊 Their deep pink stood out beautifully against the blue sky ✨

📍Nokonoshima Island Park, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture Nokonoshima Island Park Fukuoka, Japan The rapeseed blossoms are in full bloom, and the contrast between the blue sky and the yellow flowers is delightful. About 500,000 rapeseed flowers reach their peak, creating a striking scene with the blue sea, sky, and yellow blooms. In autumn, the cosmos are at their best. When you reach the ferry terminal, it’s about a 10-minute ferry ride and a 13-minute bus trip. Weekdays / 9:00–17:30 Sundays and holidays / 9:00–18:30

The green season begins on Saturday, April 25. Japan’s largest caldera lake shows a different face in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Which season would you like to visit in? 🌿 Find your own Kussharo. 👆 📍 Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

When it comes to cherry blossoms in Nagano City, this is the place to go! Here are the classic cherry blossom spots to visit 🌸 1. Kourinji Temple You can see a weeping cherry tree about 300 years old as well as many Somei-Yoshino cherry trees. Many people photograph the stately blossoms and the temple grounds. Typical peak season: mid-April Location: 2329 ShinonoiKomatsubara, Nagano City Parking: Available 2. Shiroyama Park Located just east of Zenkoji Temple, this is Nagano City’s top cherry blossom spot, with about 470 Somei-Yoshino trees in full bloom. The tunnel of blossoms at peak bloom is stunning! Typical peak season: mid to late April Location: Hakoshimizu, Nagano City Parking: Available Lot 1: 155 spaces, Lot 2: 123 spaces, Lot 3: 155 spaces 100 yen up to 20 minutes, plus 100 yen for each additional 20 minutes If you present a Nagano City Childcare Passport when using the park or zoo, parking is free for up to two hours 3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle, once the stronghold of the Sanada clan, is surrounded by about 100 cherry trees that contrast beautifully with the late-Edo period castle grounds. Cherry blossom light-up: Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 13, 18:00–21:00 Typical peak season: mid-April Location: 44 MatsushiromachiMatsushiro, Nagano City Parking: Available Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large-bus spaces, 50 regular spaces, 2 accessible spaces Matsushiro Castle North Parking (5-minute walk from the north side): 10 large-bus spaces, 60 regular spaces, 2 accessible spaces 4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This battlefield is famous for the clashes between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. About 100 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees make this a popular hanami spot. Cherry blossom light-up: from bloom until Saturday, April 11, 18:00–21:00 Typical peak season: mid-April Location: 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City Parking: Available (The park parking lot is expected to be crowded. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.) 5. Denkyu-ji Temple In the garden in front of the main hall, weeping cherry and Oyamazakura (mountain cherry) grow together. When the weeping cherry reaches full bloom, the garden fills with blossoms. Typical peak season: early to mid-April Location: 1000 Shinonoi Kinebuchi, Nagano City Parking: Available 6. Tenzōji Temple’s Gassho Cherry Designated a natural monument by Nagano City, the weeping cherry trees flanking the main hall have grown so their branches meet, earning the name “Gassho Cherry.” Typical peak season: late April to early May Location: 74 OokaOtsu, Nagano City Parking: Available 7. Nagano City Hall Sakura Square A lesser-known cherry spot cherished by locals, this relaxing area features garden parasols and chairs. Typical peak season: mid-April Location: 1613 Tsuruga Midoricho, Nagano City Parking: Available (The first hour after entering the parking lot is free, excluding late-night hours) The Nagano Tourism net website shares up-to-date cherry blossom reports for Nagano City! 🌸Use it as a reference when planning your hanami🌸 #cherry blossoms #hanami #nagano #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

Isehara Flower Report 2026.03.25 Here is the latest update on cherry blossoms in Isehara City. Cherry blossoms have started blooming across the city, bringing a clear sense of spring. The weeping cherry at Mishima Shrine is blooming beautifully and is now at its best. The cherry trees at Takanoyama Park have largely come into bloom, while those at the Sports Park need a little more time to reach full bloom. Also, the Ooyama cherry is not yet blooming, so we can look forward to its flowers soon.

Near Chikatsuyu Oji Shrine on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route stands the Naganose Family, whose lineage dates back to the Nanboku-chō period. In the old family garden there is a weeping cherry tree that the 19th head of the family, Rokuro Kasamori Nonagase, brought from Gion in Kyoto and planted in April 1747. It rained this morning, but I photographed the tree, which is now about 60–70 percent in bloom. If you walk the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Course, be sure to see this magnificent weeping cherry. I think it will probably be in full bloom around this weekend.

Expo Memorial Park Senri Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Tower of the Sun The park’s symbol, designed by the artist Taro Okamoto. The interior of the Tower of the Sun has been open to the public since March 19, 2018, and visits are still possible now (reservations recommended). Natural and Cultural Gardens · Japanese-style garden Enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year. A free public Wi‑Fi service, Osaka Free Wi‑Fi, is available. Expo '70 Pavilion Exhibits materials from the 1970 Osaka Expo. National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) A research institute for ethnology and cultural anthropology. It exhibits and opens information on the societies and cultures of peoples around the world. The Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka A facility that inherited the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exhibited at the Japan World Exposition. It displays crafts such as ceramics and textiles from Japan and abroad. State Guest House During the Japan World Exposition it served to entertain distinguished guests. It is now used for various meetings, banquets, and exhibitions.

Ongoing events through Golden Week‼ ① Ongoing until supplies last Ihama margaret picking https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=91181&cat=18736&type=event... ② Ongoing until around May 5 Strawberry picking https://www.instagram.com/babyberry_farm/... ③ March 28–April 5 Yuigahama cherry blossom tour http://www.the-surface.com/event.html#sakura... ④ April 1–May 5 Bamboo shoot picking and the takeno‑ko eatery opens http://takenokomura.com// ⑤ April 3 Irozaki Gongen Festival https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=3725&cat=18736&type=event... ⑥ April 18 and 19 Va'a Japan 4th Japan Cup in Minami‑Izu https://www.vaajapan.com/2026-japan-nationals... ⑦ April 29 Lead-horse riding experience day https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=7746&cat=18736&type=event... Spring in Minami‑Izu features both Somei-yoshino and mountain cherry blossoms, and it also offers abundant sea- and mountain-based nature experiences, so it’s surprisingly hot (exciting) just for that‼ Events across Minami-Izu Town! https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-eventlist&eventlist=18736...

Photographed on March 24, 2014. This is Homarezakura by the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms were about 30% in bloom.

March 23rd A gloriously clear, sunny day in Azumino Many hikers at the summit of Mount Nagamine were enjoying this view!! Today even hang gliders made an appearance

March 18th Today's scenery of Azumino View from Ohisama Road

March 18th Spring has arrived in Azumino Plum blossoms have begun to bloom at Daio Wasabi Farm, and the red and white hues stand out against the wasabi fields

March 5th From the summit of Mount Nagamine in Azumino’s satoyama, you can enjoy a sky-high view Views of Azumino town and the Northern Alps The forest road is still closed for the winter, so please climb on foot and work up a sweat♪

March 4th Azumino, where it rained all day yesterday When the rain stopped, the mountains were dusted with snow Just when I thought most of the snow had melted, the Northern Alps put on their winter coat again

Cherry blossom viewing spots in Bungoono City Sakura blooming update MtOntake Sakura Road ❚ As of March 24, 2026 Along the road on MtOntake in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, about 1,200 cherry trees line the route. Along the road you can find jindai akebono and Somei-yoshino. Some Somei-yoshino trees are starting to bloom in places. More blooms are expected to follow. The jindai akebono are about 10–20% in bloom. Jindai akebono petals are a slightly deeper pink than Somei-yoshino. Blooming is likely to progress through the weekend. The views are excellent, making this a great drive. Location: Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City ■■ Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto and other prefectures to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR hakata station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR kumamoto station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR beppu station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

National Historic Site Shimousa Kogane Nakano Ranch Ruins (Tokkome) --- The Shimousa Kogane Nakano Ranch Ruins are one of the pastures the Tokugawa shogunate established in the Edo period to secure a steady supply of military horses. In the northwest of Chiba Prefecture stood Kogane Pasture, to the north Sakura Pasture, and to the south Mineoka Bokujo. Each pasture was further divided; Kogane Pasture comprised five ranches: Ueno-maki, Nakano-maki, Shimonomaki, Takadadai Pasture, and Inzai Pasture. Horses inside the ranches were allowed to roam freely and lived almost as wild animals, so they were called wild horses. Once a year, these wild horses were rounded up, captured, and sorted in an event called a noma-tori. The best horses were offered to the shogunate. The facility used for this roundup is called a tokkome, and one still survives in Higashinakazawa 2-chome, Kamagaya City. The tokkome consisted of three enclosures: the capture enclosure (tokkome) for driving and catching the wild horses, the holding enclosure (tamekome) for keeping three-year-old horses, and the release enclosure (haraikome) for returning horses other than three-year-olds to the pasture. The release enclosure remains largely in its original form. As the surrounding area urbanized, this site proved a valuable ruin for understanding the shogunate’s production of military horses. In February 2007 it became the first pasture site in the country to be designated a National Historic Site. To promote the name tokkome to a wider audience, the annual Spring Maki Horse Festival is held from April through June. The first event, the Tokkome Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place on Saturday, April 4, during the cherry blossom season at Kaigara-yama Park. On that day we offer guided on-site tours of the tokkome, which are not usually open to the public, along with a small exhibition about the ranch. You can also enjoy pony rides, a stamp rally, a quiz rally, food stalls, and many other booths. Please come and join us. We look forward to welcoming many visitors. Culture and Sports Division https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/kunishiseki/harunomakiuma/index.html...

[Ski Resort CLOSED] Miyanomori Ski Resort in Nishiokoppe Village ended lift operations for this season on Sunday, March 22. Thank you very much for visiting us this winter. Although there are still snowy days, the snow on the roads has melted and the pavement is starting to show. Spring is almost here 🌸 We look forward to seeing you next ski season! #Operations ended #Farewell, winter

Photographed on March 1, 2014. This is the hana-temizu (decorative floral water basin) at the omikuji distribution counter of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Awaji Hanasajiki on Awaji Island. Golden rapeseed flowers, the blue Osaka Bay, and a slightly hazy sky. It's already a spring landscape.

I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store before going to see the Homarezakura cherry blossoms along the Shingashi River. I had an oat milk latte and a vanilla old‑fashioned doughnut.

Cherry blossom season has arrived 🌸 The lovely pink hues are so soothing ☺️

A sunset that takes your breath away no matter how many times you see it. From the moment the sun sets, to the instant it turns into a night view, every moment makes mealtime special. Enjoy a variety of lunch options and dinner courses featuring Western and Japanese cuisine, all served with the view from the top floor. We offer seasonal dishes that incorporate seasonal ingredients, such as a limited-time herbal set. For a quietly lovely time in Kushiro. 👉 For details, follow the link in our profile ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/?hl=ja...

The green season finally begins on Saturday, April 25. This spring, we are offering three special course meals and cocktails unique to Kussharo Prince Hotel. We also have experience tours that you can enjoy only in this season. Enjoy a special time amid the nature of Lake Kussharo. If you have any questions about access or highlights, please feel free to contact us. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Introduction of Supporting Companies: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning works of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of businesses located in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported us. (Order not indicative) Today we introduce Kawayu Kanko Hotel, a long-established hotel in Kawayu Onsen‼︎📝For more detailed facility information, please check Teshikaga Navi✨Thank you very much to Oyado Kinkiyu Suikazura for cooperating with this event. We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/suikazura/...

STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting’s Dosanko Weekend devoted two full weeks to Teshikaga, showcasing it in depth👀❣️ They featured the miraculously clear Lake Mashu, the rare skin-beautifying waters of Kawayu Onsen, delicious local cuisine, and even scenes of people patiently digging into the sand at Sunayu with shovels to reach the hot springs… and much more. Thank you for beautifully introducing all the things to enjoy in Teshikaga 👾💫 It was a lot of fun.

⛰️ Mashu-Kussharo Trail 🚶‍♂️ Would you like to walk with an MKT guide? Join the event and complete the full MKT route (62.5 km)! Please take part in any of the events held three times in 2026 and three times in 2027. You may of course join just one event. Those who attend all sessions will receive an original MKT commemorative gift! https://mashukussharotrail.jp//
 
 Session 1 Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30–13:00 Lake Mashu First Observatory to JR Biruwa Station — 7 km 
 Session 2 Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:30–13:00 Miruwa Spring to JR Kawayu-Onsen Station — 11 km 
 Session 3 Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30–13:30 JR Kawayu-Onsen Station to Sunayu — 14 km 
 
 Capacity: 10 people per session (minimum to run: 5) Participant requirements: Be in good health and able to walk about 10–15 km in one day. Maximum elevation gain is about 450 m. Participation fee: JPY 5,000 (tax included) per session * The fee includes guide services and accident insurance. * Participants will receive a section map for the route concerned. Contact NPO Teshikaga Trail Club mashu.kussharo.trail@gmail.com Mashu Kussharo Trail How to reserve: Apply via the QR code. We will send further details afterward.

Photographed on March 21, 2014. A wooden Buddhist statue exhibition was on display in the main hall of Chu-in. From the left: the Eleven-Faced Kannon, an Eleven-Faced Kannon bodhisattva statue, and the Chuguji bodhisattva.

Photographed on March 21, 2014. This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Nakanoin.

Photographed on March 21, 2014. These are the weeping cherry tree and mimosa at Nakanoin. I tried again.

Toyama’s Spring Quartet Cherry blossoms drift in the breeze beneath the snow-crowned Japanese Alps. At sunset, pink light washes over rapeseed fields—when suddenly, a woman in white crosses the flowers, moving against the wind. For a moment, it feels less like a photograph, and more like a painting come to life.