A Spring Extravaganza in Japan's Countryside: Birdwatching, Sakura Mochi & Wild Mountain Veg!

Get ready for a spring extravaganza in the Japanese countryside, all thanks to your amazing ideas! ??‍♀Bird Name Corrections: 1. Japanese tit, shijūkara, シジュウカラ (not shijyoukara, シジョウカラ), 2. Barn Swallow (not Sparrow) 3. Pale thrush, shirohara, シロハラ (not Blue Rock Thrush). Topics include birdwatching, hanami, sakura mochi, countryside walking tours, and wild vegetables. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/MaigoMika and join my ongoing birdwatching adventures, plus ad-free videos, extended cut, and more. ___________________________ ⭐FAQ ⭐ Answers to my most commonly asked questions: https://www.maigomika.com/about-me/faq/ ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maigomika Blog: https://www.maigomika.com/ Become a regular contributor at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MaigoMika Donate one time on Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/maigomika). ___________________________ Premium Beat ?La Traviata by Verdi by Human Symphony Orchestra: GQFQ9DUODEQCHSH0 ?The Thieving Magpie by Rossini by Human Symphony Orchestra: YU2JZREBOOONXVFG ?Pizzicato Polka by Strauss: 50RAZWDD7WLNSO6N ?Feet on the Beach by Jonathan Boyle: EPCOVSGV6JAXKLEO ___________________________ ?Get two free months on an Artlist one-year subscription: https://artlist.io/referral/6990894/Maigo ?Get 3 free music downloads with a starter Uppbeat subscription or $5.59 for the premium account: https://share.uppbeat.io/w4lcb9r82og1 *I earn commission from your referrals with no added cost to you. ___________________________ ?Chapters 00:00 Your Requested Spring Topics 01:09 The Birds 03:18 The Elusive Bush Warbler 04:11 Nesting Herons 06:04 Spring Thunder Showers 06:16 Hanami 09:27 Making Sakura Mochi 11:31 Garden Inspiration from the Countryside 13:22 Hiking “Boar Mountain” 14:47 Sansai Mountain Vegetables 15:30 Sansai Taste Test 16:56 Sansai Tempura 17:59 Picking Itadori Knotweed 19:34 Capturing the Bush Warbler 20:20 Falling Sakura Petals ___________________________ #birdwatching #springinjapan #japanesecountryside #akiya