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Cherry Blossoms Illuminated in Evening Attract Tourists to Hirosaki Park in Aomori Pref.
HIROSAKI, Aomori — Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefect...
April 22, 2025
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Taiko Drummers Give Exciting Performance at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine as Azalea Festival Continues through End of April; Next Taiko Performance on April 26
A group of taiko drummers gave a powerful performance on Saturday at Nezu Shrine, where the famou...
April 22, 2025
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Nemophila: Sea of Blue Flowers Flows Seamlessly into Blue Spring Sky in Ibaraki Pref.
MITO — A carpet of pale blue nemophila flowers has reached peak bloom, delighting visitors to the...
April 21, 2025
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Cherry Blossom Event held in Gappo Park in Japan’s Aomori
AOMORI — An event celebrating the blossoming of cherry trees is being held at Gappo Park in Aomor...
April 21, 2025
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Kagawa: Renovation of Kyukamura Resort Enhances Panoramic Views of Seto Inland Sea; Preparing for Increase in International Tourists
SAKAIDE, Kagawa — The Sanuki Goshikidai Kyukamura National Park Resort, nestled on the scenic Gos...
April 19, 2025
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Japan Tourism: Wakasa Railway in Tottori Pref. Evokes Showa Era, with 23 Facilities Built around Time of Its Opening in 1930
At Wakasa Railway in Tottori Prefecture, 23 facilities built around the time of its opening in 19...
April 19, 2025
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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Opens Across Seto Inland Sea Islands; Hundreds of Art Pieces to Go on Display
The Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival held once every three years on 11 island...
April 18, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Start to Bloom at Tatehana Park in Hachinohe in Aomori Pref.; Peak Expected Next Week
HACHINOHE, Aomori — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms of a specimen tree were confirmed to be blooming...
April 18, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Welcome Spring in Japan’s Yamagata Pref.; Colorful Season Excitedly Embraced in Snowy Region
YAMAGATA — The bitterly cold winter has come to an end, heavy snowfall is no longer a concern and...
April 17, 2025
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Terraced Paddies Reflect the Sky in Chiba Pref.; Flooded Paddies Being Prepped for Rice Planting
Terraced rice paddies reflect the sky in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Wednesday. The Oyama Senm...
April 17, 2025
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Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms in Top Form in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture
YAMANASHI — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are at their best on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi in Fuj...
April 16, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Start to Blooming in Akita, Japan
Someiyoshino cherry trees started blooming in Akita, the Akita Meteorological Office announced Tu...
April 16, 2025
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Azaleas Started to Bloom at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo; Visitors Enjoy Viewing about 100 Varieties of Brightly Colored Plant at ‘Bunkyo Azalea Festival’
Azaleas are starting to bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
...April 16, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom 5 Days Later Than Last Year in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture
KITAKAMI, Iwate — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom in Kitakami, Iwate Prefectu...
April 15, 2025
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Yamagata’s Cherry Blossoms are Now in Full Bloom; Four Days Earlier than Usual, Four Days Later than Previous Year
YAMAGATA — Cherry blossoms have come into full bloom in Yamagata, the Yamagata Meteorological Off...
April 15, 2025
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