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I'm sure many people love chasing cherry blossoms in spring, and even more have admired them in different places. If you've seen the cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle, you'll understand why they're so famous!
Especially when you visit Hirosaki Castle after the cherry blossoms have reached full bloom, a spring breeze sends the petals fluttering through the air, creating an unforgettable sight! The moat is completely covered with fallen pink petals, leaving you speechless! It's hard to describe that feeling; only those who have seen it with their own eyes can understand.

I'm sure many people have experienced the famous Zao Snow Monsters. But I chose to visit the “Zao Okama” in early summer.
Surrounded by mountains, this crater, shaped very much like a cooking pot, is called “Okama.” I heard that depending on the weather and temperature, the lake water inside Okama takes on magical colors resembling lapis lazuli or emerald! When the weather is good, the deep blue lake paired with the patches of white snow still remaining on the ground makes you want to keep looking and never leave.

I’m sure many people have visited Kochi Castle, and many come here just to take a walk and have a quick look around. If you’re not a historian, like me, almost every castle may look more or less the same. But if you choose a time when there are fewer visitors (I like to arrive early) and carefully appreciate the castle’s design, its curves, contours, and even its colors... you’ll be amazed. Why not give it a try next time!

I really love Matsumoto Castle! It feels like an old friend, and every time I visit Japan, I always want to go see it.
Years ago, when I first came to Matsumoto, I bought a book at a bookstore and asked the clerk how to get to Matsumoto Castle. To my surprise, he walked me to an intersection, pointed ahead, and said, “Just keep walking straight from here, and you’ll see it!”
Matsumoto Castle has a different appearance in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. When the lights come on at night, it still retains its dignity and steadiness amid the dreamlike atmosphere!
This is a quiet, friendly little city with a strong artistic atmosphere. It’s truly worth visiting again and again!

Anyone who has been to Hokkaido has probably visited Otaru. And anyone who visits Otaru will surely stop by the Otaru Canal.
In early September, I came to Otaru again. Even though it was still summer, it was only 21°C here. Sitting alone by the canal and watching boats slowly carry tourists through the water was so relaxing! So cool and refreshing!
This place has a different charm in spring, summer, fall, and winter, making it worth visiting again and again!

Before coming to Huis Ten Bosch, I thought it was just an amusement park and nothing special!
I came here just before Christmas and realized that it’s actually a place full of joy! Despite the cold winter, all kinds of colorful flowers were in bloom, making it feel like spring! When the lights came on at night, it was not only festive but also incredibly romantic!
Yes! This really is a great place for all ages and well worth a visit!

Whether for sightseeing or business, people often come to Osaka. Sometimes the hustle and bustle of downtown Osaka can make you feel restless and tense. But if you use a short break to visit Nakanoshima, you’re guaranteed to feel completely refreshed!
Take a walk along the river, visit the rose garden or library, or sit down and slowly enjoy a cup of coffee—it makes you forget you’re in a big city!

I came to Oga in August. Although I couldn't experience the famous winter Namahage Sedo Festival in person, you can see the terrifying Namahage all over Akita as soon as you enter the prefecture. Luckily, I'm not a child, or these uniquely shaped, fierce-looking demons really would have scared me to death! This is a highly distinctive and deeply meaningful cultural tradition that's worth experiencing!

My first time visiting the long-awaited Tottori Sand Dunes.
After transferring to a bus at Tottori Station, I arrived at the destination with ease. Even though it was already September, the weather here was still just as hot as in Taiwan.
After crossing the main road, a vast ocean view and a “desert” appeared before my eyes. It was truly breathtaking! At that moment, I forgot all about the intense heat and only wanted to walk into the “desert” and experience the feeling of roaming across the frontier. With the sea and sky blending into one and stretching as far as the eye could see, this scenery unlike anything I had ever seen left a deep impression on me!

I'm sure many people have already experienced the charm of Shirakawa-go's gassho-style village. But if you go a little farther, you can experience a simpler, quieter, and more authentic gassho-style village. This is Ainokura in Gokayama, which, like Shirakawa-go, is also a World Heritage Site. No matter the season, the face of this quiet village is sure to move you!