Photographed on April 7, 25.
It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on April 7, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Late-blooming Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) and Carp streamers

The collaboration between Carp streamers swimming in the Spring breeze and Morimori's Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) is wonderful "Hanedani Dandan Park"

Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2025/4

Photographed on April 7, 25.
It is the cherry blossom of Kitain.

A world full of Japanese umbrellas

This is Hotoku Temple Located in in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture.
This is a Temple Famous for its floor maples. We hold events according to the season. 🤤

Learning calligraphy is said to help children develop concentration, correct posture, etiquette and the ability to express themselves. It also helps children to learn to write beautifully, leading to increased confidence and ambition. - Benefits of learning calligraphy:

Improved concentration➤
Writing requires attention to stroke order and balance, which can improve concentration. Correct posture➤
Calligraphy is done sitting on the floor, which helps to develop correct posture. Courtesy➤
Students can learn etiquette such as how to hold a brush, ink rubbing and paper handling. Improved self-expression skills➤
Allows students to express their feelings and thoughts through writing. Developing self-confidence➤
Being able to write well and achieving goals can boost your confidence and aspirations. Relaxation➤
Writing letters with a brush and ink in a quiet environment helps to relax and relieve stress. Preparation for primary school➤
It is also an opportunity to practise pencil holding and writing order before entering primary school.

#Calligraphy #kanji #kimono #shodo

Photographed on April 7, 25.
It is the five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms of Kita-in.

Photographed on April 7, 25.
It is the five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms of Kita-in.

Akebono azalea
Blooming from mid-April and, if the season is long, into early May, the Akebono azalea
is a very large deciduous broadleaf shrub in the rhododendron family that grows on rocky cliffs above 1,000 meters. Among high-mountain azaleas, it is the earliest to bloom.

It grows wild in clusters near the west trailhead of MtMorotsukayama, and the sight of vivid pink flowers carpeting the spring mountains is spectacular.

The Akebono azalea colony on MtMorotsukayama is located about a five-minute climb above the west trailhead torii gate⛩️. Because you can enjoy it without a full-scale climb, many people from around Kyushu visit to see this nature🍃.

The Akebono azaleas on MtMorotsukayama are coming into their best viewing period!
Everyone, please come and enjoy the flowers😊

The azaleas at Nezu Shrine are 🤤 in full bloom

This is Located in, Tokyo
It is Nezu Shrine.
From mid to late April every year
The azaleas are in full bloom.

This is the only place in Tokyo where you can enjoy so many azaleas!
Please come and visit us 😊

Photographed 4/24/25.
I went to the Taiwan Fair Held in at Maruhiro Department Store.
It is a bean flower from Shanhai Douhua and a Taiwanese donut.
The bean blossoms contain boiled peanuts, mung beans, milk warabi mochi, sencho jelly, Sweet potato Dango, and taro Dango.
This is Mr. 168's chicken rice.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊

On February 2, 2025, visit Heian Jingu Shrine to visit the festival ceremony of the Setsubshi Festival and pray for good luck for the year.

On February 1, 2025, I went to Yoshida Shrine to participate in the Setsubshi Festival, and the "ghosts" roared and chased and scared many children.

#Cool Japan
#Visit Japan
#Photo contest

Photographed on April 5, 25.
This is LEC COFFEE's matcha tiramisu.

[🌸Gokase Hanami 2025 Submitted Photos — Part 10🌸]

The entries submitted to the “#Gokase Hanami 2025” held on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account have reached a pause for now as of today💪🌸 The photo contest is still open, so please do submit your entries🤗✨

@_yuta610
@fowafuwarin5
@meiko_ryu
@tokotan2._.2

(in no particular order)

This time we received many night cherry blossom photos👏 Even with a step ladder or whatever I try, I can’t take good night photos at all — how do people manage to capture such beautiful night shots like these?🤔 They’re truly wonderful!!!

We’ll post again when more featured works have been collected🤗💡

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≪#Gokase Hanami 2025 — How to Enter≫

Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account and post photos of flowers taken within Gokasecho on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #date of shooting (example: #March 20)🤳❤️‍🔥

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

[Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025

⚠️ Other rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Be sure to read them before applying.
https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html
⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents when photographing.

The Icelandic poppies in the forest park are 🤤 in full bloom

This is the Musashi Hills National Forest Park Located in in Namerikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture.
Flowers bloom throughout the year.
Among them, the Icelandic poppy field is worth seeing.
I think it will continue until GW, so please come and visit us 😊

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is famous for its tulips.
Photo opportunities are before and after the Sunrise rises.
This year, I was also able to enjoy the cherry blossoms of the nearby Akebono Mountain.

Photographed on April 5, 25.
This is LEC COFFEE's sakura soda.

I was able to go to the birthplace of the alley in the back again this year.

Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
2025/4

This Spring, I stopped by a wonderful row of cherry blossom trees.

Cherry blossom trees in Gifu Prefecture
2025/4

Photographed on April 5, 25.
It is a boat trip on the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
The boatman is doing his best.

After all, Mount Fuji Saiko

Photographed on April 5, 25.
It is a Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) on the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

The wisteria shelf of Kameido Tenjin is 🤤 in full bloom

This is Kameido Tenjin, Located in in Tokyo!
It is in best time to visit around GW every year.
Access from the station is good, and the Light up at night makes the wisteria curtains even more enjoyable 🤤

Photographed on April 5, 25.
It is the cherry blossom of Kitain.

Nagano Prefecture Tokura Sakura Care Park 🌸
Huge flowers and cherry blossoms 🌸 in full bloom
At the end of the trip, we had a wonderful sight!
Shinshu has many cool scenic spots ♪

KONPIRA KABUKI on stage
It is a kabuki stage in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture. It was the first time I saw Kabuki, and I enjoyed it very much.
Is Kabuki limited to Kotohira?

SHODOSHIMA open the air
This is a shot taken when I climbed the Kankakei on Shodoshima.
I felt like flying.

Rhododendrons at Jinkakuji
As of April 21, 2025

The rhododendrons at Jinkakuji in Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
The rhododendrons are in full bloom and look beautiful.
The pale pink petals are especially lovely.

Location
Jinkakuji (Torida, Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City)
▶ Parking available
▶ Restrooms available

Jinkakuji
Jinkakuji is an ancient temple with a history of more than a thousand years. It sits on a ridge of columnar joints formed from welded tuff about 15 million years ago, giving it excellent views and making it a strategic stronghold in past conflicts. The temple grounds are planted with many rhododendrons and attract many visitors during the season.

Access to central Bungo Ono 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 Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu

Photographed on April 5, 25.
It is the cherry blossom of Kitain.