Nagasaki
Taiwan cherry blossoms are blooming early in the Kojirokuji area of Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, enhancing the scenery around former samurai residences. Some trees are half in bloom, while others are fully open, and the flowers can be viewed through early March. The district, with its black wooden fences and black-and-white walls, draws numerous tourists each year during February and March.
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In Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, the local jazz culture is being revived through initiatives targeting young people. A junior ensemble formed last year brings together novice students eager to learn the genre. This effort aims to sustain the city's postwar jazz heritage amid fading traditions.