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Daily Life In Yamaguchi Prefecture

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 07: The historic D51 592 steam locomotive, known as 'Degoichi,' sits preserved beneath blooming cherry blossoms (sakura) at the Kokumin Shukusha Taiyo parking area on Kasado Island in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan, on April 7, 2026. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

No People 592 April Asia Atmosphere Black D51 Degoichi Destination Historic Hitachi JNR Japan Japanese Kasado Island Kudamatsu Nature Parking Peace Preservation Sakura Scenic Seasonal Serenity Seto Inland Sea Shadow Spring Tourism Yamaguchi afternoon blossoms cherry culture engine flowers heritage landmark landscape light locomotive nostalgia outdoor rail red steam train transportation travel trees wheels Kudamatsu Japan historic D51 592 steam locomotive Degoichi preserved cherry blossoms sakura Kokumin Shukusha Taiyo parking area Kasado Island Yamaguchi April 7 2026 NurPhoto STR blooming heritage transportation rail history tourism Japanese culture spring photography preservation travel engineering locomotive island scenic nature public space.