Hirosaki is on a totally different level than most other hanami spots in Japan.
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Hirosaki is More Than Its Famous Castle
Things to do in Hirosaki (and, especially, just outside the city) far exceed the images you see on postcards.
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The Man in the Snowbank
Without the threat of punishment, there is no joy in flight.
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Early Birds, Late Blooms
Sakura season—for me and for Japan—was so close to its conclusion that even the birds knew.
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