Overlooking the Hiuchi Nada Sea! Here’s your guide to the Minami Iyo Cycling Tour🚴‍♀️ In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, the Minami Iyo area is a treasure trove of breathtaking spots where you can admire the Hiuchi Nada Sea from its elevated locations! Why not join a guided cycling tour using an E-BIKE to fully enjoy the charms of the Minami Iyo area? ✅ Guided tours for those who don’t usually ride bicycles! ✅ First-time E-BIKE riders will receive thorough instructions! ✅ Enjoy the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons as if you're strolling on a bicycle! ✅ A course and lunch that deliver the ultimate relaxation 🚴‍♂️ Experience Details 🚴‍♂️ Duration: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Meeting Place: Welpia Iyo (1761-1 Shimo-Mitani, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture) Course: Approximately 16 km from Welpia Iyo to Ehime Forest Park, Iyo Shrine, Iyo-Nada Service Area, lunch, and back to Welpia Iyo Fee: 4,500 yen per person, 3,500 yen for two or more (includes guide, rental bicycle, and lunch) ✉ Reservation Method ✉ Please inform us via email or phone with the following details. ＊Name ＊Preferred Date ＊Number of People ＊Contact Phone Number ＊Age ＊Address 【For Inquiries】 Iyo City Tourism and Products Association Soleiyo Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone Number: 089-994-5852 Mail: info@soleiyo.com For more details, please search for the Iyo City Tourism and Products Association Soleiyo website.

"Harp of Light" Spring brings various flowers to the forefront. The small flowers blooming along the riverbank were also celebrating the season. Captured with my favorite old lens.

"Spring Bouncing on Tiles" During the cherry blossom season, rainy days increase. Even on such days, the cherry blossoms diligently deliver spring while scattering their petals.

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winners of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and prizes have been awarded to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of local businesses in Teshikagacho. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have kindly supported us. (In no particular order) This time, we would like to introduce the "Northeast Canoe Center"! 📝 Teshikaga Navi has a wide range of information, so please take a look! ✨ Thank you very much to the "Northeast Canoe Center" for your cooperation in this event. 🙇🛶 We look forward to your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi.

"Cherry Blossoms at Sunset" The setting sun dyes the petals, and the shadows of the branches stretch quietly. A spring day ends so gently.

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tulips - A Spring Bouquet Spring is not only found in the great outdoors but also at our feet in the heart of the city. Right next to Hibiya Street, tulips were gazing up at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.

"Romikamo and Juri-kamo" Spring is not just for people. It is surely a season of love for ducks as well. The two gaze at each other. I was able to capture this moment after spending 20 minutes with a 50mm lens to close the distance. Perhaps the surroundings don't matter to them.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】 Announcement for April 📣 Hello everyone! We are continuing this year as well! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in April♪ 👀 Highlights of this Sunset Marche 👀 ❣ The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale, including not only Dekopon but also Amakusa Bankan this time 🍊❣ We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bags 🛍✨ 【Expected Agricultural Products】 ・Asparagus ・Amakusa Bankan ・Cucumber 🥒 ・Cabbage ・Pumpkin 🎃 ・Green Peas ・Rice 🌾 ・Sunny Lettuce ・Dekopon ・Onion 🧅 ・Bell Pepper 🫑 ・Fruit Tomato ・Mini Tomato ・Lettuce 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】April 12 (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】(General Incorporated Association) Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association, Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2024, the "Kuniyoshi Castle Festival 2024" will be held around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Experience the Warring States period at this impregnable castle where Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu entered. It's a fun event for both adults and children! Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Venue: Around Wakasa Kuniyoshi History Museum and Tokusho-ji Temple (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture) Admission: Free In case of rain: The event will proceed regardless of the weather (the stage venue may change to places like Tokusho-ji Temple during rain). Access: 5 minutes by car from Wakasa-Mihama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (approximately 220 free parking spaces available; please follow the guidance of staff). About 3 kilometers from Mihama Station (approximately 20 minutes by rental bicycle) Schedule 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM Kunimoto Matchlock Gun Research Association (Special Venue) 10:05 AM Sakurai To 10:40 AM Kazane (Ocarina) 11:10 AM Sanshin Group and Shinpū Eisaa 11:40 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra 12:15 PM Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji 12:50 PM Bubu no Hoshitachi (Guitar Performance) 1:20 PM Sunflower (Guitar Performance) 2:00 PM Historical Storytelling 3:00 PM Closing Declaration *Please note that the content and schedule may change without prior notice due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. Merchandise Sales Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji Sakurai To Kuniyoshi Association Mini Festival Ring Toss, Super Ball Scooping, etc. Play, learn, and experience the Warring States period! Handwritten castle stamps by descendants of the castle lords Location: Special booth in front of Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Cost: 1,000 yen per stamp Numbered tickets: Distribution starts at 9:00 AM Event Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk (Hiking) *Rain or shine Location: In front of Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Departure: 10:00 AM (Expected to finish around 11:30 AM) Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Capacity: 50 participants (first-come, first-served on the day) Historical Storytelling (1st Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Lecture for 2024) Location: Special stage at Kuniyoshi Castle Festival Event Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Armor Experience *Cancelled in case of rain Time: All day Cost: Free Location: Museum Learning Room Target: From children to adults Delicious Food Market (Limited stock) Vendor List: Mahana Table, Brick House, Momonji, Tsurukame Deli, Yu vava, Nakanishi Confectionery, Coffee Shop Hygge, Mihama Town Social Welfare Council, Kuniyoshi Association, Funatako Tokusho-ji Temple (Indoor Rest Area) Authentic Shojin Cuisine (from 10:00 AM) Temple Cafe (from 10:00 AM)

Spring arrives at Metasequoia Forest. The winter-bare Metasequoia Forest reveals hints of pink sakura against the blue sky. Finally, spring has come.

Cherry blossom viewing spots in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture 🌸 A breathtaking view that spreads 360 degrees. ・ ・ ✅ Shishigahana Park ◎ 62-2 Ohira, Iwata City ◎ Parking: Available 📷 Taken on April 2, 2026 🌸

Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 *Cancelled in case of rain (no backup date) Venue: Mitsuke-juku Street The "Enshu Daimyo Procession" will faithfully recreate the scene where the feudal lords participating in the Sankin-kotai (alternate attendance) stay at the 28th station of the Tokaido, Mitsuke-juku, welcomed by the inn staff, the main inn, and townspeople on Mitsuke Main Street. The "Mai-guruma (Dance Cart) Pulling and Fire Dance" will reenact the story of the Mitsuke Gion Festival. In addition, various performances will be showcased throughout Mitsuke Main Street as a stage. Iwata City tourism ambassadors will also participate in the procession wearing kimonos! *Traffic regulations will be in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM on the day.

"Loneliness Awaiting Spring" The plum tree, a symbol of winter, stands alone in full bloom while everything around it has withered away. This marks the transition from plum to cherry blossoms. It remains poised, sensing the signs of spring that are just around the corner.

"Illuminated in the Margins of the City" Ueno, Shinobazu Pond. Early-blooming petals are visible against the backlight. In the distance, the shadows of buildings loom. Even in this urban setting, spring has brought a beautiful drama.

"Breath of Spring" With my first old lens in hand, I headed to Hikarigaoka Park in early spring. The park was still devoid of blooming flowers. As I strolled, I suddenly felt a gaze from the shadows? There stood a messenger of spring, illuminated by a spotlight. Beyond the fresh green, the bokeh from the old lens sparkled like bubbles of breath. It was spring that could only be captured by an old lens and the latest DSLR.

"Blown by the Spring Breeze" Pink sways in the strong spring wind. I felt the arrival of spring at Shinjuku Gyoen.

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms in Jinja Hiroba were in full bloom.

The moss phlox and cherry blossoms at Hōzōji Temple in Tochigi City, which have continued since the Heian period, are in full bloom. The colors are wonderful.

We are the Raisin Pandas.

Azumino Cherry Blossom Blooming Information The cherry blossoms at Jōnen Dōsojin are in full bloom. It was chilly in Azumino this morning, but I'm worried about the weather deteriorating starting tomorrow...

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homarezakura and Shuyu along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I visited Osaka Prefecture and Expo Commemoration Park. The cherry blossoms, canola flowers, and tulips in the Japanese-style garden against the blue sky were beautiful in spring colors, and everyone visiting seemed to be having a great time. The Tower of the Sun also shouted, 'Art is an explosion!' (I don't really know though...)

The Tomoe River, flowing through the center of Tochigi City, is famous for its koi nobori (carp streamers). When I visited at the end of March, they were already swimming in the spring breeze.

Event Announcement📣 On May 3rd (Sunday), the "3-Hour Endurance Cycle Race in Sarabetsu" will be held😊 Let's enjoy the first bicycle endurance race of spring on the international circuit of Tokachi Speedway🎵 Challenge yourself to see how many laps you can complete in 3 hours, testing your limits and the bonds of your team‼ You can participate with road bikes, sports cycles, or even regular mom bikes🚲🚲 We look forward to your entries as you create memories during Golden Week🤗 📍Location: Tokachi Speedway (Sarabetsu) 📍Application Deadline: Until April 20th ◆About Entry ①Team (2-3 members) using a timing baton method ⇒ a) Mens (Men only) / b) Ladys (Women only) / c) Mix (Mixed gender) ⇒ Entry fee 9,000 yen (per team) ②Solo (individual) participation is also OK ⇒ d) Expert (Expert) / e) Men (General Men) / f) Lady (General Women) ⇒ Entry fee 7,000 yen (e) General Men / (f) General Women ⇒ Entry fee 6,500 yen (d) Expert JCF/HCF registered participants (please include registration number on the application form) ③Enjoy (& Cosplay) Class ⇒ g) Enjoy (for those who want to enjoy the cycle race regardless of ranking, 1-3 members) ⇒ Entry fee 6,000 yen (no awards will be given) *Please note that during the event, there will be an additional facility entry fee of 1,000 yen for each participant aged high school and above at Tokachi Speedway (free for middle school students and younger). For applications and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-145.html...

Tsubosaka-dera Temple's Sakura Daibutsu April 4, 2026 It was rainy, so there were reflections. This time, parking at Tsubosaka-dera was completely reservation-based, eliminating traffic, and we were able to smoothly reach the parking lot at the reserved time.

Photographed on April 1, Heisei 26 (2014). Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine are the Homare-zakura (誉桜) and boat rides on the Shingashi River.

Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture An airplane takes off right behind Matsuyama Castle, where cherry blossoms bloom in spring. The Seto Inland Sea spreads out behind, creating a beautiful moment.

[Late April] The sacred tree of Kanazakura Shrine, “Kanazakura,” is in full bloom 🌼 An announcement from Shosenkyo’s local mascot, Shosencat 🐱 Kanazakura Shrine is a deeply mystical shrine often called a power spot. The shrine’s sacred tree, Kanazakura, has long been famous in folk songs as the “money-bearing tree, Kanazakura” 😳 People say that if you worship the cherry blossoms at this season and receive a crystal charm, you will be blessed with good fortune for life ♪ Wanting money? You should definitely come, okay? Come to Shosenkyo for a spring or Golden Week outing! We’ll be waiting!

Photographed today, Wednesday, April 8: the wisteria at san remo park. There are white and purple wisteria trellises; the white is in full bloom while the purple has just begun to open. The azaleas are also coloring up, so please take a look if you are nearby. san remo park Address / Wadahaminamicho (next to Atami Port)

This week's cherry blossom viewing reference! Cherry blossom bloom report from April 7 to April 8 🌸 1. Shobu's Pilgrimage Cherry Blossom An Edohigan cherry tree estimated to be around 700 years old. This large tree stands about 18.2 meters tall, making it a sight to behold! It is said that this name comes from the ancient road that connected to Togakushi from the Koichi ferry. 【Bloom Status】50% bloom (as of April 7) 【Location】3991 Shobu, Nagano City 2. Kourinji Temple There is a weeping cherry tree about 300 years old, along with other Somei Yoshino cherry trees to enjoy. Many people are photographing the magnificent cherry blossoms and the temple. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】2329 Komatsubara, Shinonoi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available 3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle was the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees bloom beautifully in the castle's space from the late Edo period! 【Cherry Blossom Light-up】April 4 (Sat) to April 13 (Mon), 18:00 to 21:00 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】44 Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available City-run Tonemachi Tourist Parking Lot: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 disabled parking spots Matsushiro Castle North Parking Lot (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5 minutes on foot): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 disabled parking spots 4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This is a famous battlefield known for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. A cherry blossom viewing spot where you can enjoy about 100 Somei Yoshino trees! 【Cherry Blossom Light-up】After blooming to April 11 (Sat), 18:00 to 21:00 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City 【Parking】Available (Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.) 5. Shiroyama Park This is the top cherry blossom spot in Nagano City, located east of Zenkoji, with about 470 Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom. The cherry blossom tunnel during full bloom is very beautiful! 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】Hakuseimizu, Nagano City 【Parking】Available First parking lot (155 cars), second parking lot (123 cars), third parking lot (155 cars) 100 yen for the first 20 minutes + 100 yen for every additional 20 minutes *Free for up to 2 hours for those with the Nagano City Childcare Passport when using the park or zoo 6. Sakuradote (Arks) About 60 Somei Yoshino trees line the banks of the Sai River near Arks. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】1-32 Arks, Nagano City 7. Unjōden About 650 cherry trees bloom along the cherry blossom slope and observation road leading from the back of Zenkoji to Unjōden. Being on a high ground, you can overlook the city. 【Bloom Status】Full bloom (as of April 8) 【Location】1775-3 Hakuseimizu, Nagano City 【Parking】Available *The "Nagano Tourism Net" web page is currently providing cherry blossom bloom information for Nagano City! 🌸Please make use of this for your cherry blossom viewing reference🌸 #Cherry blossom #Cherry blossom viewing #Blooming #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism