Made some Yokote style Yakisoba today. Reminded me of a cafe I went to back in Akita. Tasted pretty good and was nice since I haven't been able to visit any festivals lately and eat some of the tasty food from the stalls! Hoping There's some awesome stuff happening this spring. I want to get out and try all the food I've been missing out on and drink some plum wine under the cherry blossoms! Was a long, fun day today though, gonna get some sleep now?

Man that's beautiful. I read an article about this place on here as well. I really want to visit. The water is so clear it reminds me a lot of Oshino Hakkai, but I think the color of the water makes this place just a liiiiittle more beautiful. Although it's a pretty tough call lol. It's interesting how the article mentioned that the best time of year is fall to see the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water, but I bet spring would be just as beautiful. I guess it depends on if there's any cherry blossoms around the pond. I definitely saw maples though! I'll have to try the chimaki as well if I get the chance, I'd never heard of it until now.

Whoa! Now those are some fireworks! Holy crud, this is insane. I don't think I've ever seen fireworks this bright and colorful and I've been to the Omagari Fireworks Festival before! Didn't know that Mie had such amazing fireworks. All of the good fireworks festivals are so far away from Tokyo ?. Just more reason to explore other areas of Japan though I suppose. Apparently this is the Kihoku Lantern Festival too so I'd get to see some beautiful lanterns on the water as well. Hopefully I can get out some this summer, been cooped up indoors for way too long at this point, and I'm starting to miss the fresh nippon breeze ?. Hopefully spring comes somewhat early this year so I can see some cherry blossoms and drink some plum wine while barbecuing lol!

This photo captures the essence of Kyoto so well in my opinion. Cherry blossoms and a yakatabune. It's so simple and yet so elegant at the same time. I like how the boat is just slightly obscured by the cherry blossoms and you can feel how the wood on the roof of the boat has aged just by looking at it. Kyoto has so many beautiful sights to see and experiences to try. I'm looking forward to one of these boat rides the next time I go, and I'm also planning on visiting a kawadoko because I've eaten by a river before so I know how refreshing it is, but I've never eaten OVER a river before (inside a boat maybe but this is different) so I'm looking forward to a new experience. Going to have to visit all the temples and shrines I didn't have the chance to visit before as well.

One piece at a temple in Wakayama Prefecture. Cherry blossoms bloom as if covering the approach, When viewed from above, it looked as if it was wrapped in cherry blossoms. Also, the western sun was shining and the cherry blossoms were dyed orange, which was very beautiful.

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Cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto. The morning sun shone into the cherry blossoms that bloomed like wearing a parked ten-stone boat.

Cherry blossoms and marathon ?

Historic cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms at Rokusonno Shrine, Kyoto City. There is a red bridge, torii gates, cherry blossoms, and Japan scenery. It is close to Kyoto Station and is good for sightseeing.

Oyama cherry blossoms blooming in the mountain stream of Nara. It is a very rare cherry tree, The pink petals are very beautiful.

Kyoto City, Keage Incline. The cherry blossoms in spring are a masterpiece. Originally a railway for ship operation, it operated from 1891 (Meiji 24), ended its role in 1948 (Showa 23) with the decline of boat transportation, and now the abandoned railway is designated as a cultural property of Kyoto City.

Cherry blossoms at Kokawaji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture. It is a very beautiful temple with cherry blossoms in front and behind the mountain gate. It is very dramatic when the silhouette of a person is sandwiched.

Oyama cherry blossoms bloom in the mountain stream of Nara Prefecture. I heard that there are only three Oyama cherry trees in Kansai, and it is a very rare cherry tree. The pink petals are very beautiful.

Cherry blossoms in Meguro River Canon eos 5d + ef24-70mm f2.8 Lightroom

Matabei cherry blossoms in Uda City, Nara Prefecture. This cherry blossom also appeared in period dramas. The cherry blossoms shine the moment the morning sun shines.

This is the view from Funaoka Castle Park. During the cherry blossom season every year, you can see a superb view.

It is a single cherry tree that is over 300 years old. It was illuminated by the morning sun and mysterious. Sony α7Rlll / 24-70 f2.8 GM / Lightroom classic

With beautiful cherry blossoms. Model/Kotoko Yamaga Sony α7Rlll / 24-70 f2.8 GM / Lightroom classic

"Nagahama Castle Ruins" and cherry blossoms in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.

It is a cherry tree with a history of more than 300 years old. It was illuminated by the morning sun and had a mysterious atmosphere. Sony α7Rlll / 24-70 f2.8 GM / Lightroom classic

The cherry blossoms of "Kaizu Osaki" in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture.

The cherry blossoms of "Kaizu Osaki" in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture.

Located in Higashiyoshino Village in Nara Prefecture, "Garden in the Sky Takami no Sato".

A collaboration between cherry blossoms and mejiro! !!

「Sakura road along the river」 location：Okayama Prefecture

「Sakura Road in post town」 location：岡山県真庭郡新庄村・がいせん桜 ＊ ～Sakura Road in post town～ A post town where 132 arcades of cherry blossoms, including old trees that are over 100 years old, are about 400m long and follow the streets of the former Izumo Kaido.

「Paradise of Seto Inland Sea」 Location : Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude ＊ ~Paradise of the Seto Inland Sea~ The beautiful cherry blossom scenery of Mt. Shiude, which has been selected as one of the world's most scenic spots.

「Morning glow in Setouchi」 Location : Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude