Nagoya Festivals

It’s frustrating. Every time it feels like Aichi has turned a corona corner, there’s another spike, followed by tighter restrictions, and yet more events fall by the wayside. Of course, we want to be responsible and halt the spread, but there is a mental strain that results from spending so much time doing nothing, often at home. Fortunately, the weather has improved, and it is yet to become as hot as the surface of Mercury, which means that we can at least get outside and be socially distanced. So, why not take the opportunity to get some fresh air and see some of the region’s beautiful parks and flower displays? Higashiyama Botanical Gardens With everything taken into account, Higashiyama’s Botanical Gardens are home to some 7,000 species of plants. As the Gardens celebrate their 65th spring festival this month, now is a great time to visit. No matter what kind of flower tickles your fancy – weeping cherry blossoms, the rose garden, Japan’s largest tropical greenhouse, or just fields of bright color – you should be able to find it here. Where: Nagoya, Chikusa Ward, Higashiyama Motomachi, 3 Chome− 70 (map) Website: higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp Yatsuhashi Kakitsubata Festival Held on the grounds…