Walking Through Cherry Blossom Season in Japan | Japanese Listening Practice

Walk through the streets of Kofu during cherry blossom season, visiting Hanako Muraoka's Path, a hilltop shrine, and a unique car enthusiast café along the way. The video explores the story behind the Japanese title of Anne of Green Gables, local landmarks, and everyday Japanese life spotted during the stroll.
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0:00 Cherry blossom walk begins near Kofu Station
1:21 Hanako Muraoka's Path and Sadoya Winery
3:41 The story of Hanako Muraoka and Anne of Green Gables
6:31 Climbing the steep hillside streets
7:41 Miharashidai overlook and hilltop views
9:05 Visiting a local shrine and drawing fortunes
12:10 Cherry blossoms along the neighborhood streets
14:55 Discovering a temple dedicated to Prince Shoutoku
17:29 Walking Takeda-doori toward Takeda Shrine
18:27 Stopping at a car enthusiast café
21:29 Final stretch to Takeda Shrine
25:14 Membership acknowledgments and bus ride home

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