Fukushima residents take pride in their cherry blossoms, the “Miharu Takizakura”! But “Miharu Gurumenchi” and “Hanami Dango” are more important than flowers?!
三春滝桜＜Fukushima Prefecture Residents’ Cherry Blossom Pride＞
＜Fukushima Cherry Blossoms＞
Fukushima prefecture has different climates in different areas, so you can enjoy cherry blossoms for about a month and a half.
Cherry blossoms bloom in the order of Hamadori area (Iwaki), Nakadori area (Koriyama and Fukushima), and Aizu area.
The Miharu Takizakura (Miharu Town), one of the three most famous cherry blossoms in Japan, was the first cherry tree to be designated a national natural monument (in 1922).
A single Takizakura tree, estimated to be 1,000 years old and 13.5m tall (equivalent to a four-storey building), stands majestically.
＜Citizens who think their prefecture’s cherry blossoms are the most beautiful in Japan＞
1st: Aomori residents 30%
2nd: Nara residents 23%
3rd: Kyoto residents 23%
4th: Fukushima residents 18%
5th: Kumamoto residents 15%
＜Jalan Image ranking of prefectures with the most beautiful cherry blossoms＞
1st: Kyoto, 2nd: Tokyo, 3rd: Aomori, 4th: Nara, 5th: Shizuoka
花より団子＜Dango is better than flowers＞
It’s nice to see the cherry blossoms, but dango is the best food for a cherry blossom viewing party.
(Dango = some food)
“Miharu Gurumenchi(Minced Croquettes)”三春グルメンチ
– A popular gourmet dish that has long lines at the Miharu Takizakura stall.
– Mixed with bell peppers, a specialty of Miharu Town, it’s delicious even without sauce.
“Hanami Dango”花見だんご(団子)
Dumplings sold only in spring by over 20 Japanese sweet shops in Nakadori.
They come in a variety of flavors, including red bean paste, zunda, and mitarashi.
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