Izu’s Transformation by Rail
Before the railroad came, the Izu Peninsula was a place of deep isolation. Tucked into rugged mountains or clinging to the rocky coast, its villages were shaped by geography, self-reliance, and harmony.
January 2023
Hanami Season in Japan: Easier Than You Think
Here in Izu, we have some of the earliest blooming varieties of sakura (cherry trees). The most famous is the Kawazuzakura, which begins to bloom in the beginning of February and peaks around the second to third week of the month. This early variety was developed in the city of Kawazu, where a popular festival runs from the beginning till the end of February.