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Our company will start a plum blossom Hanami tour with a photographer in February Spring in Japan is not only about cherry blossom viewing. Another emblem of spring is the plum blossom viewing, which also heals the hearts of visitors with its beauty and fragrance. Plum blossoms bloom from late January to late April, heralding the arrival of spring before the cherry blossoms, as the flowers of ‘early spring.’ The general language of plum blossoms includes ‘elegance,’ ‘nobility,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘loyalty,’ and the Japanese deeply love their grace. Plum blossom viewing in Japan can be particularly enjoyed in urban areas and historic sites. For example, the ‘Ume Matsuri‘ (Plum Festival) held at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo is an excellent opportunity to enjoy plum blossoms in the city center. In 2023, it was held from February 8th to March 8th, captivating visitors with the beautiful landscape created by the plum trees. The festival is scheduled for the same dates in 2024. Also famous is the ‘Mito no Ume Matsuri‘ (Mito Plum Festival) at Kairakuen in Ibaraki Prefecture, which took place from February 11th to March 19th, delighting visitors with numerous plum trees in bloom. The 2024 festival is scheduledread moreOur company will start a plum blossom Hanami tour with a photographer in February

30Jan, 20242024年1月21日

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Our company will start a cherry blossom Hanami tour with a photographer from March onwards!

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Our company will start a cherry blossom Hanami tour with a photographer from March onwards! While the winter cold still lingers, a heartwarming event that symbolizes the arrival of spring is eagerly awaited in many parts of Japan. Yes, we’re talking about Japan’s cherry blossom season, the “Hanami” season. For foreign visitors looking forward to cherry blossom viewing in Japan, now is the perfect time to start planning. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the blooming of Hikanzakura (scarlet cherry blossoms) and Kanhisakura (cold scarlet cherry blossoms) was announced on Miyakojima Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on January 5, 2024. These early blooms herald the start of Japan’s lengthy cherry blossom season. Additionally, the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in Kawazu Town on the Izu Peninsula will commence on February 1, 2024. Kawazu cherry blossoms, known for blooming from late January through February, offer an early glimpse of spring. In the heart of spring, Yoshino cherry trees will blossom across Japan. For instance, according to the bloom forecast released by Weather News on January 11th, the blooming of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms in Tokyo is expected on March 17th. These trees are synonymous with spring in Japan and can be enjoyed in parks,read moreOur company will start a cherry blossom Hanami tour with a photographer from March onwards!