In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, which has the highest production of apples in Japan, the "Hirosaki Apple Flower Festival" is being held from the 5th.
The "Hirosaki Apple Flower Festival" is held at the Hirosaki Apple Park at this time of year, but it was canceled last year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, so it was held for the first time in two years.
About 2,300 apple trees of 80 types are planted in the park, and as the warm days continued, the main varieties such as "Fuji" bloomed earlier than usual, and visitors could see white flowers on their smartphones. I enjoyed shooting and so on.
There are stores in the park that sell sweets and other foods made from apples, but to prevent the infection of the new corona, eating and walking is prohibited, and eating and drinking is done in a fixed place.
In addition, there is also a corner where you can draw your favorite patterns with paint on the wooden box where you put apples.
A local fifth grade boy said, "I enjoyed being able to paint in various colors. I want to put toys in the wooden box."
Akinobu Shibuya, Chief of the Apple Division of Hirosaki City, said, "We are holding the festival while taking measures against infection. We want visitors to enjoy the festival with the cooperation of temperature measurement and disinfection." It was.
The "Hirosaki Apple Flower Festival" is open until May 9th.