S14 · E17

Sakura in the Seto Inland Sea

May 19, 202330m

Each spring, Iwagi, an island in the Seto Inland Sea is painted pink with sakura cherry blossoms. It's home to some 4,000 cherry trees. Highlights include Mt. Sekizen, at the center of the island, which is wreathed in blossoms. Visitors and locals alike gather to enjoy the flowers in many different ways. But why are there so many sakura trees here? And what is their significance for the people of Iwagi? Join us as we explore an island in full bloom.

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Sakura in the Seto Inland Sea

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