A sea of plums in full bloom. “Inabe Bairin Park” created by local residents.
- written by
- Kanako Kamiya
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- Green Creative Inabe
Inabe Bairin Park “Plum Blossom Festival”

The Plum Blossom Festival usually takes place from late February through late March. Here, we continue to cherish and carry on the legacy passed down by our predecessors, including umeboshi (pickled plums) and plum juice made from plums grown right here.



| 2026 Plum Blossom Festival at Inabe Bairin Park Dates: Saturday, February 21 – Friday, March 20, 2026 Location: Inabe City Agricultural Park, “Bairin Park” Address: 717 Kanae, Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture Phone: +81-594-46-8377 Official Website: http://www.inabe-nougyoukouen.com/event.html |
Passing on the legacy of our predecessors to the next generation

Inabe Bairin Park continues to foster connections between people, between rural communities and the land, and across generations.
With the next generation in mind, we hope this place will remain beautiful and bring joy to many people for years to come. Carefully crafted piece by piece, this place carries on that spirit and will continue to create new moments for the future.
Translated by Ai Matsunaga
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written byKanako Kamiya
A writer originally from Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City. After working as a newspaper reporter, she transitioned to a career in journalism and writing. She has worked with publishers and other organizations on planning and reporting for magazines and web media, as well as assisting with book editing. With the theme of “passing on history, culture, and the wisdom of our ancestors to the next generation,” she continues to cover topics such as regional revitalization and the preservation of traditions. -
photo byGreen Creative Inabe
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Inabe City Agricultural Park, "Bairin Park"
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717 Kanae, Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture
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