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Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall in Tokyo.2010 September Grand Sumo Tournament is from Sept. 12th, 2010 – Sun. Sept. 26th, 2010.

Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall in Tokyo.2010 September Grand Sumo Tournament is from Sept. 12th, 2010 – Sun. Sept. 26th, 2010.

Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall in Tokyo.2010 September Grand Sumo Tournament is from Sept. 12th, 2010 – Sun. Sept. 26th, 2010.

2010.04.06.

There are many locations in Yamanashi which are famous for its great view of cherry blossoms (sakura, in Japanese). It is home to some of the most famous spots in Japan, such as the Yamataka-jindai zakura in Jissouji, the Mt.Minobu Kuonji Temple, Daihoushi Park, the Oito zakura of Kanda, Ostukazuma’s cherry blossoms, and the Kanazakura Shrine. In these places, you will be able to see one of the greatest cherry blossoms in Japan.

This time, we will introduce one of such areas around Koshu City in Yamanashi.

We shall begin with the mainstream; the Jiunji Temple. Here, you will be able to see the blossoms of the 320-year-old cherry tree which has also become one of the Natural Monuments of Koshu city. Jiunji is a Zen temple which was founded by Souseki Muso around the years of 1338-1341.

As soon as you walk through the gates of the temple, you are welcomed by the splendid sight.

Called the Itozakura [string cherry blossom], the branches of this kind drapes down in all four directions like strands of strings.

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