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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 D51 592 steam locomotive Degoichi cherry blossoms sakura Kokumin Shukusha Taiyo parking area Kasado Island Yamaguchi preservation historic blooming April 7 2026 STR NurPhoto transportation heritage tourism landmark photography rail history Japanese culture spring travel sightseeing locomotive island nature history vintage engineering.