Spring
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
Near the end of April every year Aomori Prefecture becomes pink with the blossoms of cherry trees. As one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites and one of Japan’s Top 100 Sig...more
Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic without Hassle
Like most Japanese do, locals enjoy cherry blossom viewing [Kanoukai]with having a party under the cherry trees, bringing foods and drinks. If you want to experience local style Kanou...more
Towada City Kanchogai-dori / Komakaido
168 pine trees and 157cherry trees line this 36 meter-wide street extending for 1.1 km. In 1986, the street was selected as one of 100 best streets in Japan, and in 1992, it was also s...more
Ashino Park
Ashino Park includes Lake Ashino, a natural park where brown bears, deer, goats and birds live, the Fureai Plaza, a trailer site, the Dazai Osamu Literary Monument, a monument marking ...more
Kanagi Cherry Festival
This beautiful site for cherry blossoms in the Tsugaru Peninsula was selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom sites. Baby pink cheery blossoms hanging over the waters of Lake Ash...more
The World’s Longest Cherry-Lined Road
At the southern foot of Mt. Iwaki, there is a road lined with 6500 oyamazakura cherry trees, stretching for 20km. The pale pink of the cherry blossoms set against the lush green of the...more
Rape Blossom Festival In Yokohama
The Rape Blossom Festival In Yokohama is held on the third Sunday in May when rape blossoms in the town are at their best. A marathon is the main feature of this festival, alongside a ...more
Apple Flower Festival
After the cherry blossoms come the apple flowers! The Apple Flower Festival is held at Hirosaki Apple Park. Many entertaining events are held, including the following: mini steam-loc...more
