15 Ajimano-en Park Waiting for Spring Takako Sakamoto In mid March I visited Ajimano-en Park in Echizen City, Fukui, to see plum blossoms there. Unfortunately they weren't blooming..
14 Pretty in Pink at Sakaeno Shrine Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous weeping cherry trees at Sakaeno Yashiro Shrine in the center of Fukui City.
Activities Sado's Dramatic Sotokaifu Coastline Amber Mezbourian Explore the jagged cliffs and breathtaking views of Sado's dramatic Sotokaifu coastline, and find true solitude in the small..
Food Echigoya Jihei Soba Bryan Baier Echigoya Jihei Soba Niigata style soba noodles and soup for all seasons
12 Magical Night at Yokokan in Fukui Takako Sakamoto At the 15th annual spring illumination event held in the garden of historical Fukui Yokokan, paper lanterns made by elementary school..
8 World Above the Clouds Takako Sakamoto Magnificent view from Mount Kirigamine, a mysterious sea of clouds as far as the eye could see!
Accommodation Kawazu Sakura and Tokyu Resort Leslie Taylor Kawazu Cherry Blossom festival and Izu Imaihama Tokyu Resort
11 Kakegawa Castle Palace Peter Sidell Next to Kakegawa Castle in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the palace is relaxing, airy, and full of historical atmosphere.