Mifuneyama Rakuen

Mid-April to early May is the season of the beloved azaleas in Saga. 200,000 azaleas (Kurume and Kirishima), wisteria (white and purple) and rhododendrons in bloom form a gorgeous scenery of beautiful colors.

At full bloom, the Mifuneyama Rakuen park becomes a veritable carpet of flowers.

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Adventure Cruising in San'in Kaigan Geopark

In the Tottori Uradome Coast area of the San'in Kaigan Geopark, you can observe a variety of nature delights : caves, white sandy beaches, and the beautiful coastline carved by the waves.

To appreciate those spots and get close to the clear blue of the Sea of Japan, a ride on the sightseeing cruise boat is highly recommended!

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Shunan Industrial Night Scenery

Being one of the biggest petrochemical complexes in Japan, the city of Shunan boasts an amazing and powerful industrial night scenery. The view of the factories on the coastline is one of the biggest of Japan.
To enjoy your time at its best, join the Shunan Factory Night View Cruise. You ride a fishing boat and sail around the bay with a knowledgeable guide. Nothing better to appreciate the factories up close!

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Paddy fields in Shonai

With the start of the rice planting, the wide plains of Shonai will be covered by the beautiful green paddy fields.
Appreciate the reflection of the close mountains in the wet fields, as well as the bits of snow reminding you of the past winter.

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Cycling in Hokkaido

Famous for ski resorts, Hokkaido has a lot to offer from the spring season too! As the landscape gets greener, cycling is a real pleasure. We recommend courses around the foothills of Mount Yotei in Niseko, or around the hills of Biei and Furano areas.

Mountains with the remaining snow, flower gardens, those beautiful courses can be done at your pace cycling with family or friends. Stop at tasty water spots, eat local treats and, of course, relax in hot springs along the way!

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" 358, three-five-eight " What do you imagine from this number ?
It is a name of traditional fermented seasoning from the Tohoku region, used to pickle vegetables, meat, and fish. The 358 is loved by the community and is essential for making side dishes that are served on the table on a daily basis.
At Odyssey Japan Cooking, we focus on the Japanese fermentation culture in our programs. You can find many articles about fermentation on our blog.

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