Tobiume - Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture

I heard that "Tobiume" was flowering and went to see in Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. "Tobiume" is the plum tree and the sacred tree of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

"The Legend of Tobiume"
The plum tree adored Michizane Sugawara, and he also. But he left Kyoto for relegation, so this plum tree and him got separated. Later this plum tree was chasing after him and flew to Dazaifu from Kyoto overnight. And the plum tree rooted here.

In addition, this plum is said to be 1,000 years old.

Nagasaki LANTERN FESTIVAL 2012 - Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture

I went to see Nagasaki Lantern Festival. I will put some pictures.

Came into sight as soon, got off the tram at Tsukimachi Station.
Here near the east entrance of Dejima.