12 Fifty Shades of Green Amber Mezbourian After the long cold winter, the countryside in Yamagata dramatically comes back to life, with a vibrant display of every shade..
6 Naruto Uzushio Cruising Naoko Takeuchi Naruto Uzushio Cruising: Watch the famous Naruto whirlpools from a ship.
14 Fleeting Spring Magic at Ondagawa Cathy Cawood In spring the Ondagawa River in Machida city is transformed when 400 cherry trees planted along its banks burst into bloom.
7 Eternal Beauty of Taizo-in Temple Takako Sakamoto The Garden of Motonobu at Taizo-in Temple, of Myoshinji Temple Complex in Kyoto pursues 'Eternal Beauty'.
9 Anpanman Museum & Mall, Sendai Justin Velgus Opening in 2011 behind JR Sendai Station, the Anpanman Museum & Mall delights children throughout Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. T..
10 Prayers and Cherry Blossoms Cathy Cawood I found a Buddhist service as well as cherry blossom at beautiful Nanzenji in Kyoto, and watched the monks depart the temple under..
15 Ajimano-en Park Waiting for Spring Takako Sakamoto In mid March I visited Ajimano-en Park in Echizen City, Fukui, to see plum blossoms there. Unfortunately they weren't blooming..
14 Pretty in Pink at Sakaeno Shrine Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous weeping cherry trees at Sakaeno Yashiro Shrine in the center of Fukui City.