[🌸 Night Cherry Blossoms Around Gokasecho 🌙] The weeping cherry trees across town are now in full bloom, and their night-time beauty is not to be missed ✨ So, I’ll share the night cherry blossom photos I took on Sunday, April 6th 📸🤗 Josenji needs no introduction, and the weeping cherry at the Harada residence overwhelms you with its powerful presence 😳 It was a clear day, and the moonlight paired beautifully with the blossoms 🌙 The weeping cherries around Josenji’s bell were a little behind, but they bloomed fully and created an elegant scene 👏 Kijiya has finally reached its peak, and the night cherry blossoms reflected on the pond are stunning 🥹✨ Daytime sakura are wonderful, but a night cherry blossom tour is lovely too 😌🌸 Fewer people are around, so you can enjoy them at a relaxed pace 💡 The light-up schedule is as follows: Josenji’s weeping cherry until Sunday, April 13th, and Kijiya’s weeping cherry until Wednesday, April 16th 😊 Please be quiet when viewing at night, since these trees are near private homes 🤫 Also, dressing in dark colors can make you hard to see from cars at night. Wear noticeable colors like yellow or white or use reflectors to avoid accidents 🙏 These weeping cherries will likely treat us to their beauty for a little while longer 😊 Let’s enjoy them safely and courteously ✨ We have received many photos for our ongoing #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 campaign on the association’s Instagram account (@gokae_kanko) — thank you so much 😭 Thank you 😭 We’re still accepting entries, so please do submit your photos — seriously, please!! 🙇‍♀️✨ https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Cherry blossoms are 🌸 blooming all over the country The 2025 cherry blossom front in Kushiro will be in early May. There is still a long way to go to bloom, but I am ✨ looking forward to the cherry blossoms in Kushiro again this year

Kussharo Rinse Hotel will start summer business on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Hot spring resort Hotel located in Akan Mashu National Park Enjoy this unique space with a superb view of the Great Cloud Sea and the Outer Ring Mountains. ~Traveling to Eastern Hokkaido Kussharo~

At Ichijo Takenoko Village, the “Takenoko Gathering” runs from April 1 through May 5. The bamboo shoots are growing later than usual this year. On weekends and public holidays during the period, kusa-mochi pounded with an usu will also be sold. http://takenokomura.com//

Full bloom of flowers 🌸 Today, Sunday, April 6, brought warm sunshine and a distinctly springlike atmosphere 🌞 The town’s flowers are now at their best ✨ The cherry blossoms and camellias at Mikasho Shrine are also at peak, drawing many visitors 😊 Traffic is heavy, so please take care when passing through!

Photographed 3/29/25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and black sesame Basque cheesecake.

Gongendo Night Cherry Blossom 🌸 in the Rain Gari (Saute City, Saitama Prefecture) Gari started to rain at night, and I rushed out with my camera in hand! As expected, there were almost no people and I was very satisfied with shooting cherry blossoms at night at the cherry blossom Famous landmarks!

Photographed 3/29/25. This is LEC COFFEE's black sesame Basque cheesecake. It's my favorite. 😊

Photographed 3/29/25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte. It is a very beautiful latte art.

Cherry Blossoms in Flight A week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom still continues in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The petals' centers have begun to turn red, so the blossoms will start falling soon. At Kikuchi Park in Kumuchi, Kikuchi County, roughly 3,000 cherry trees, including Somei-yoshino and yamazakura, are in full bloom. This year, many visitors, including those from overseas, are enjoying hanami. The Kangetsuro Observation Deck inside the park offers a superb view of Kikuchi Park's cherry blossoms and the city of Kikuchi. A promenade runs through the park, forming a tunnel of cherry trees. Even as the petals begin to fall, you can stroll through drifting blossoms. The park also has a “Love Bench,” where you can relax while viewing the cherry trees. A row of cherry trees lines the approach to Kikuchi Shrine, and walking under the canopy offers a beautiful contrast of blossoms against the blue sky. Every year the cherry trees bloom from mid-March through early April. The stage when petals start to fall also makes for wonderful photos and videos, so please come and visit.

It’s gradually getting warmer! Two weeks ago, surprisingly, glutton Kasai was laid up with the flu. My temperature reached nearly 39°C, but somehow my appetite stayed strong (´～｀)! Please take care, everyone... Since I took time off two weeks ago, I’ll be back this week as energetic and hungry as ever! Everyone, the cherry blossom season is approaching 🌸 Aren’t you starting to want to see some cherry blossom photos? These photos are from past years, but Suwa City has many great cherry blossom viewing spots. If you have any recommended cherry blossom viewpoints, I would be very grateful if you could share them!!! Glutton Kasai prefers dumplings to flowers, but www I’ll still post plenty about Suwa City’s cherry blossom viewing spots! Looking back at last year’s posts, it was around mid-April! Hi there! This is glutton Kasai! I caught the flu last week… It was awful! I had a high fever… BUT I still had a voracious appetite!!! Can you believe it? It’s true… Everyone, please take care!!! These days, Suwa City is gradually warming up. The o-hanami season is coming! O-hanami is a traditional Japanese spring event. We enjoy a feast while watching the cherry blossoms bloom. These pictures were taken earlier. This year, I’ll keep researching the best cherry blossom viewing spots and the best times to see them!!! I checked last year’s post; it was in mid-April! Please take a look!!!

The black, white, and red color coordination looks stylish! This is a woodpecker species, the great spotted woodpecker (akagera).✨ (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

Morokko House Specialty Shop This warm, welcoming store along National Route 327 uses plenty of locally sourced timber from the village🌳. The shop sign was recently refreshed✨ When you visit, be sure to take a look at the charming illustration nearby🥰 We deliver safe, reliable mountain produce harvested in Morotsuka Village with heartfelt care💖. This is the place for Morotsuka souvenirs! You can choose the heat level for yuzu kosho and dressings, and, of course, Morotsuka’s signature dried shiitake—plus fresh shiitake are available in season from autumn through winter. Both types are grown on natural logs🍄. Longtime favorites include Nanatsuyama miso, yomogi (mugwort) dumplings, and handmade konnyaku. Quirky shiitake cookies🍪 make a fun souvenir pick. For game-meat fans, frozen venison and wild boar are also on sale! Every Friday we offer a limited-quantity, shop-exclusive shiitake sushi. Seasonal village-grown vegetables🥬 and flowers🌸 are also sold, letting you enjoy the flavors of the season and the unique highland produce of Morotsuka. You’ll also find locally produced shochu from the village’s two sake breweries and handmade crafts by residents. Both are rare items rarely found outside the village.

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Soon, the cherry blossoms in Nagatoro will be 🌸 in full bloom This is a row of cherry blossom trees Located in Nagatoro-cho, Saitama Prefecture. It is in full bloom in early to mid-April every year. On Saturday and Sunday of this week, it will be in best time to visit! Please come and visit us 😊

Photographed 3/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

【Dafa Sakura Festival (April 3rd)】 Today's cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom. The rain stopped in the afternoon. I was able to shoot.

🌸 The weeping cherry trees at Josenji are now in bloom 🌸 In Gokasecho, the cooler-than-usual temperatures delayed the blossoms this year, but the weeping cherry at Josenji has now reached its peak viewing period 🤗✨ (It is not yet fully in bloom!) You should be able to enjoy the beautiful weeping cherry through the beginning of next week 🌸 The trees are also lit up after sunset, so please enjoy the night blossoms as well 👏✨ Please note that the Josenji illumination will end as soon as the peak viewing period passes 🙏 Expect heavy crowds, especially on weekends ⚠️ Follow the directions of traffic attendants around Josenji and take care when arriving by car 🚗 Nearby weeping cherries at the Harada residence and Kijiya are slowly coming into bloom as well, so enjoy them together 🫶 (And please consider entering photos you take in our association’s ongoing photo contest “#Gokase Hanami 2025” on Instagram 😘📸) https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Photographed 3/27/25. CAFE ANDON's homemade chai latte and strawberry and cherry tart.

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

This photo was taken on the riverbed of Kiyosu Castle in Aichi Prefecture. It is a co-performance of castles, cherry blossoms, and Disney bullet trains.

Hello 😃 This is the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom main building. While Shosenkyo Gorge is of course lovely on sunny days, the scenery wrapped in the quiet of a rainy day is exceptional. The rugged rock faces shrouded in mist create a dreamlike scene like an ink wash painting, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into another world ✨ A about a five-minute drive from the upper waterfall area brings you to the Shosenkyo Arakawa Dam. The sweeping view over Lake Nosen, formed by the dam, is breathtaking! The mountains and mist reflected on the calm lake surface compose a picture-like beauty. Shosenkyo Gorge is now entering the heart of spring 🌸 Come and experience the season as cherry blossoms and fresh green leaves paint the landscape.

Photographed 3/27/25. This is CAFE ANDON's strawberry and cherry tart. The tart dough is topped with strawberry and cherry jam and cinnamon crumble. It is served with fresh cream and is a luxurious tart. 🍓🍒

The cherry blossoms on the Shingashi River are 🌸 in full bloom This is the Shingashi River Located in in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Light up every year when it is in full bloom. This year, the best time to visit will be on this Saturday and Sunday. Please come and visit us 🤤 on Fridays and Saturdays when the weather is sunny

Photographed 3/27/25. This is CAFE ANDON's homemade chai latte. I like it very much, so I'm happy to add it to the menu. 😊

Photographed 3/30/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I went to HK Tea. Grape fruit tea and cherry blossom white chocolate waffles. Grape fruit tea There are sweeter when HOT. In addition, the cherry blossom white chocolate waffle contains cherry blossoms and is delicious.