February 19th is the start of “Usui,” when winter snow yields to spring rain and plum blossoms begin to bloom.🎥 ⬇️ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/6124006/?cid=wohk-fb-org Nun's Seasonal Calendar February | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

February in Japan: Snow, Festivals & Early Blooms ❄️🌸Think February is just cold? Think again! This is one of the most action-packed months to visit Japan. Whether you’re chasing giant ice sculptures in the north or catching the very first cherry blossoms in the south, February 2026 is full of "once-in-a-lifetime" moments.Don't Miss These February Highlights:• Sapporo Snow Festival: Witness massive, world-class snow sculptures and ice bars in Hokkaido (Feb 4–11). 🧊• Early Cherry Blossoms: Head