The people of Chichibu celebrated the arrival of spring with a lively parade of floats and spirited calls of "Horyai!" (treasure is coming).
Kimono celebrating the history of Nagasaki, which maintained contact with the outside world during sakoku, continue to evoke a romance for the past.
After the sakura come the azalea, bursting with vibrant colors that illuminate the city. These spots are accessible by public transportation or even by bike.
To the delight of visitors, an unusually warm spring has caused multiple flowers to bloom all at once at Hanamiyama park in Fukushima city.
There are a number of myths and stories associated with higanbana. Their bulbs are poisonous, and so they are often planted around rice paddies, rivers, and...