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HUIS TEN BOSCH, JAPAN

whiteangel — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:51:20 +0000

Summer in Japan

Mimiyo — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:38:24 +0000

Summer is Japan starts from as early as April – September in the south. In August, many prefectures celebrate summer with a huge fireworks festival. The fireworks are beautiful with the Japanese mostly dressed up in yugata. The festival comes with lots of funfair stores with games & food.

There are also summer sales clearing the spring fashion at very irressible prices. If you are not daunted by the heat, summer in Japan is very enjoyable.

I love spring & summer the best ! Winter is nice if there is snow. Otherwise the coldness numbs my feet & hands …….

Festivals of Hakodate

Toshihiro — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:21:31 +0000

Throughout the 4 seasons of Hakodate, tourist are able to experience the colorful events & festivals:

January 15th – February 14th
Star Fantasy: The snow-covered Goryokaku moat is brightly illuminated during the festival.

Mid May
Hakodate Goryokaku Festival:featuring a procession of people dressed in clothes from the battle of Goryokaku era.

Late July
Takadaya Kahei Festival: Dance & parade honoring the pioneer of the Northern Pacific fisheries.

July – 3rd Sunday
Hakodate Port Fireworks Festival

August 1st – 5th
Hakodate Port Festival: the largest festival in Hakodate which originated in 1935 to boost morale of the town after a major fire broke out a year ago. The massive festival features a parade of 10,000 dancers, Hakodate’s favorite ’squid dance’ & fireworks.

August 13th
Hakodate Nocturnal View Day: This day was organized to heighten Hakodate’s appreciation for its nocturnal view. A feature on the Monument of light held at Midori-no-shima island afloat the Hakodate Bay is one of the highlights. The best of Hakodate’s nocturnal vistas could be observed on August 13th.

Late July – Mid August
Hakodate Outdoor Theater: A platform is set up on the Goryokaku moat where a performance is held by the people of Hakodate.

Feb 1st – 14th
Hakodate Winter Festival:this festival is a romantic event. Snowmen with wings line the Motomachi & Motoi-zaka area. Attached to these illuminated angel dolls are messages of love that arrive from senders across the nation. known to some as the Valentine Fantasy.

TOP 15 SAKURA SPOTS IN JAPAN !

nana — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:13:03 +0000

CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN SPRING

1) Fukuoka: Nishi Park
2) Hiroshima:Miyajima
3) Kyoto: Arashiyama
4) Kyoto: Kiyomizudera Temple
5) Kyoto: Maruyama Park
6) Nara: Yoshinoyama (Mt Yoshino)
7) Osaka: Osaka Castle
Kanagawa: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
9) Tokyo: Chidorigafuchi Imperial Palace
10) Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11) Tochigi: Oohirasan (Mt Ohira)
12) Ishikawa: Kenrokuen Garden
13) Aomori: Hirosaki Castle
14) Akita: Kakunodate
15) Hokkaido: Goryokaku Park

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Spring in Kyoto, Japan

Chigster2009 — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:37:51 +0000

Sakura was in full bloom when I was in Japan in the early spring (beginning of April). Kyoto was very Japanese with the red roof temples. Love the place.