Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui, is famous for many things...cherry... blossoms in spring, 50,000 azaleas in May, fresh green in summer, gorgeous
Culture Fuefukigawa Fruit Park in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood I visited in spring, and was so carried away by the blossom and Fuji views... I also saw plum, cherry trees, and citrus trees.
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering a stunning display of
22 Culture Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Koganei Park that is particularly worth visiting in the spring for the lush cherry... blossoms and in the fall for the beautiful momiji (maple trees).
Culture Walking Shimoda Rey Waters On July 8th 1853 Commodore Perry landed at Uraga (Yokosuka) and presented... even the mayor of Newport, Rhode Island, the birthplace of Commodore Perry
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the arrival of spring.
15 Shindaiji Temple in Katsuyama City Takako Sakamoto back home from a day-trip to Katsuyama City to enjoy carp streamers and cherry... blossoms, I stopped by at Shindaiji Temple to see Echizen Daibutsu (Big
Culture Discovering the Oga Lotus Elizabeth S a tiny pond within sight of the Edo River in Noda City, elegant lotus bloom... The iconic Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is famed for its cherry
