These are the earliest cherry blossoms to bloom in Japan, usually around mid-February. There's also a festival for the Kawazu-zakura at the same time, with lots of food stalls nearby. The atmosphere is super lively!
Kawazu-zakura blossoms along the Kawazu River | Review by 張立仁
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Shirahama Ohama Beach
Located in Shimoda City on the southeastern coast of the Izu Peninsula, Shirahama Ohama Beach is part of the long Shirahama coastline, which stretches north to south and is divided into two sections by Shirahama Shrine. The southern section, Ohama Beach, is one of Japan’s most famous seaside spots, renowned for its stunning contrast between emerald-green waters and brilliant white sand.
It totally feels like a dream beach! The sand is super white and really fine, so it’s super comfy to walk on. The water is such a clear, beautiful blue—every photo turns out amazing. It does get pretty crowded in the summer, but the vibe is lively and it really feels like a vacation spot. There are shops and restaurants right nearby, so you can grab something to eat when you’re tired from swimming—super convenient. Overall, it’s the perfect place to just relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the ocean view. 🌊☀️
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Tokyo Disneyland
Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.
The transitions between the parade floats are super smooth—there’s never a dull moment.
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A, La, Date Roadside Station
A large roadside station located along National Route 47 in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. With convenient access to Naruko Onsenkyo, one of Japan’s leading hot spring areas, it is a popular stop that attracts over 3 million visitors a year. Inside, you’ll find a souvenir shop, a farmers market, and dining options, where you can enjoy shopping for local ingredients and specialty products as well as local food.
It’s not just about local specialty products—the dessert section is super tempting too. The fruit cake and cheese tarts are especially popular. The whole place is clean and spacious, and they also sell boxed meals and prepared foods, so grabbing something to eat is really easy. It’s the kind of place you definitely want to stop by when driving past, have a look around, and stock up a bit.
