Events in March
Hina-Doll FloatingFestival(Tottori)
Children float hina dolls in the river to ward misfortunes off.(Late March)
Iwami-ginzan Silver Mine Plum Festival(Shimane)
Plum blossoms mark the arrival of spring.(From early to mid-February)
Kurashiki Haruyoi Akari(Okayama)
Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter is filled with lights with a Japanese touch.(From late February to early March)
Hina Doll Festival at Tomo(Hiroshima)
Various types of Hina dolls; antique, modern and hand-made are displayed.(From late February to mid- March)
Camellia Festival, Hagi(Yamaguchi)
Visitors are overwhelmed by 25,000 camellia trees which blossom in vivid color.(From mid-February to late March)