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10/05/2026

At Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, the famous purple wisteria screen creates an incredible spectacle 🤩💜

The sheer scale of the display, forming a massive wall of cascading purple, is just stunning. The whole atmosphere feels both grand and unbelievably beautiful—a truly unforgettable sight.

You can see this during the park’s “Tale of the Fuji no hana” event, which typically runs from mid-April to mid-May 🗓️

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08/05/2026

Experience the sweetest spring combo in motion!✨
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Along the Tsugaru Railway tracks in Ashino Park, soft pink sakura stretch in a continuous tunnel beside the rails, perfectly framing the bright orange trains as they glide through. From late April, when the blossoms are at their peak, the contrast of flowers and trains creates a fleeting, magical scene that captures the charm of Aomori in full bloom🚃🌸✨
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Would you take a ride through this spring wonder?🌿
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📍 Ashino Park / Aomori
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04/05/2026

It’s hard to beat a spring view like this 🌸🍃

From late April to early May, wild mountain cherry trees bloom in vibrant pink along the shore of Lake Nakatsuna in Nagano. The whole landscape feels serene—a truly unforgettable sight.

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26/04/2026

Could there be a more storybook station framed by cherry blossoms?🌸🚉
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Yunokami Onsen Station in Fukushima is one of Japan’s rare thatched-roof stations. In spring, sakura bloom around the rustic building, and as petals drift through the mountain air, even the quiet wait on the wooden platform feels unhurried and nostalgic — like stepping into a scene from another era🏡🌸
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Save this hidden gem for a slow travel itinerary!✨
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📍 Yunokami Onsen Station / Fukushima
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24/04/2026

Can you imagine where history meets a sea of sakura?🌸🏯
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Takada Castle Site Park in Niigata is home to around 4,000 cherry trees lining its inner and outer moats. In spring, petals drift across the water as the castle turret rises beyond a veil of soft pink, reflections shimmering with every breeze. Wander the pathways and pause beneath the blossoms to take in a scene where past and present beautifully intertwine🌿🌸
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Who would you bring to experience this breathtaking blend of castles and cherry blossoms?✨
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📍 Takada Castle Site Park / Niigata
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22/04/2026

Ready to see cherry blossoms glow under the stars?🌙💫
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At Higashi-Fukida Tenman Shrine in Ibaraki, Somei Yoshino cherry trees light up the night from late March to mid-April - turning the path into a dreamlike tunnel of petals and soft light🌸🔮 It’s peaceful, romantic, and a completely different experience from daytime sakura viewing💗🌌
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Why not add this magical night sakura spot to your Japan itinerary — and discover even more seasonal wonders throughout the year?
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📍 Higashi-Fukida Tenmansha Shrine / Ibaraki
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20/04/2026

Who else dreams of getting lost in a sea of petals?🌸
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At Mt. Yoshino in Nara, spring isn’t just a season — it’s a sea of blossoms flowing over valleys and ridges as far as the eye can see 🌸⛰️💫 Wander the sacred paths and lose yourself in one of Japan’s most legendary sakura landscapes.
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Will you make this iconic cherry blossom wonder part of your next Japan adventure?✨
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📍 Mt. Yoshino / Nara
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18/04/2026

This is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful spring sights ✨

From late March to early April, the colorful towers of Fushimi Momoyama Castle create a stunning backdrop for cherry blossoms 🌸🏯🌸

The area is also home to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and its historic sake breweries, making it a perfect neighborhood to explore. The entire experience is peaceful, beautiful, and unforgettable.

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11/04/2026

Hirosaki Park is among Japan’s most famous nighttime cherry blossom spots 🌸
In Tohoku, the blossoms peak later than in Tokyo. From late April to early May, over 2,600 cherry trees fill the castle grounds with pink blooms.
During the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, the park is lit up from sunset until 10 PM, giving visitors plenty of time to enjoy the view, even at night 🌸🌙

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08/04/2026

This is what spring near Mt. Fuji looks like.

From mid-April to late May, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival creates an unforgettable scene as hundreds of thousands of pink shibazakura bloom, forming a stunning carpet of color at the foot of the mountain 🗻🌸

The contrast of the vibrant pink flowers against the snow-capped peak is truly incredible, and the whole atmosphere feels peaceful and unbelievably beautiful.
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04/04/2026

Wellness in Japan goes beyond spas and hot springs. 🌿

In the Breathe in JAPAN series, Marie Kondo journeys through Mie and Izumo—two destinations where sacred traditions, restorative landscapes, and quiet moments of reflection reveal a deeper side of travel.

From meaningful cultural experiences to time spent reconnecting with nature, these journeys show how Japan can nurture both body and mind.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL_EPJ8IP3Ir1IIlixKZUq_HSqP94wH7F
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