The Beautiful Views of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima This video, titled "Short Surf Trip to Amami Oshima," was created by "Hiroo Shimo." This video is perfect for people who love surfing, as it shows viewers a beautiful view of Amami Oshima, including beautiful aerial footage taken by drone. Amami Oshima has a warm climate year around with great waves. With these conditions, Amami Oshima is known as a surfing utopia. The Pro Surfing World Championship was also held here. This article will talk about tourist information as well as surfing spots in Amami Oshima. In the video you can see surfing and the beautiful, crystal clear waters of Amami Oshima. Hopefully you're up for some travelling because this video will have you raring to go! Surfing at Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo：Amami Oshima coast As Amami Oshima is warm year around, and the water is also warm, it's the perfect place for surfing. There are several surfing spots in Amami Oshima where both beginners and pros can hit the waves. Take a look at the video at 3:06 to see the beautiful blue waters and the coral reefs underneath the ocean, in this aerial video. Also check out 3:25 to see a beautiful sunset with two palm trees. This video will make you feel like you're actually on a tropical island. Wet suits and surfboards are available for rent at surf schools, so there's no need to worry about being unprepared. Some surf spots are used mainly by locals and we don't recommend them for beginners. If you're new to surfing, we recommend enrolling in a surf school and getting lessons and advice from an instructor. Surf Spots in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo：Surfing There's a chance you'll see sea turtles in Amami Oshima as well. Advanced surfers try to get good waves on days when typhoons are passing. As Amami Oshima is an island, surf spots are divided into two areas: the East China Sea side and the Pacific Ocean side. The main surf spots are as follows: ・Tebiro ・Gamou ・Hatohama ・Ayamaro ・Gusuku ・Ohama ・Bira ・Imaizai ・Yagijima ・Kohama ・Toen ・Katoku ・Tomori Beach Marine Activities at Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo：Exploring mangroves As Amami Oshima has such clear waters, to the point that you can see the coral reefs on the ocean floor, there are other marine activities you can enjoy as well. Swimming in the ocean, snorkeling, canoeing, SUP(Stand up Paddle boarding), and diving, are all popular marine activities in Amami Oshima. There are also schools and rental companies to rent equipment, so you can enjoy the beautiful ocean without having to worry about bringing much. Sightseeing Around Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo：Mangroves at Amami Oshima Access to Amami Oshima is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo and 2 hours from Kansai by plane. There's more to see in Amami Oshima than just the sea as well. There's the Tanaka Isson Art Museum, where visitors can learn about the history and culture of Amami, as well as Amami Park, the Kuroshio-no-Mori Mangrove Park where visitors can explore the virgin mangrove forest by canoe, and the Mangrove Forest National Park. You can also visit Kakeroma Island by boat to enjoy more natural scenery. Camping is available at Ohama Seaside Park and if you want to admire the scenery, we recommend Ayamaru cape, and Honohoshi shore. Enjoy the beautiful ocean and outstanding natural views on your visit to Amami Oshima. Summary of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima The video "Short Surf Trip to Amami Oshima," shows people enjoying surfing in the beautiful ocean. This article talked about surf spots, information about marine activities, and tourist spots in Amami Oshima. We hope you enjoyed the article and look forward to seeing you at Amami Oshima! 【Official Website】Amami City Official Website https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/english/index.html

Shino Matsuda Shreddin' the Gnar This video introduces Shino Matsuda, a professional surfer. It was shown on TV Osaka’s program called [BREAKTHROUGH～ Athletes who test their limits～]（「BREAKTHROUGH（ブレイクスルー）～ 限界突破に挑むアスリートたち～」 プロサーファー 松田詩野）. As seen from 0:42 in the video, Shino Matsuda has been chosen as a SHIBUYA109 Season Visual Model. She is an ordinary high school student who loves Instagram and Twitter. However, once she hits the waves, she transforms into an awesome surfer that magically manipulates her surfboard. This article will introduce Shino Matsuda and some of her accomplishments. Who Is Shino Matsuda? What's Her Story? Source :YouTube screenshot Professional surfer Shino Matsuda is from the center of surfing, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. She is 158 cm tall. She was 6 years old when she started surfing and at the time she fully immersed herself in it, surfing from sunrise to sunset. Shino Matsuda’s family talks about it from 5:14 in the video. She turned professional at 14 and the way she rides waves is said to be like how a bird elegantly glides through the air. With her distinct flexible carving, she's nothing short of successful on the world stage. You can check out her carving from 6:20 in the video. Her sponsor is Unilever which is globally famous for its shampoo commercial. As a professional surfer she is in the spotlight nationally and internationally. Her beautiful body attracts even more interests. What Is Shino Matsuda’s Competition Record? Source :YouTube screenshot Professional surfer Shino Matsuda has been successful at many international competitions and events along with Mahina Maeda who is shown from 4:18 in the video. She's one of the famous young surfers leading the world of professional surfing. Right after starting high school, she won the Ichinomiya Chiba Open. She became the WSL Asia Junior Champion in 2017, and in 2018, she won ISA World Junior Individual Silver medal and Group Gold medal. As seen from 7:31, she has been greatly successful at White Buffalo Hyuga Pro and CT (Championship Tour) events held at Avoca Beach in Australia, one of the most famous surfing spots in the world. You can watch the world competition with the top 110 surfers competing against each other from 16:39 in the video. She finished at a disappointing 17th, however, you can still enjoy her spectacular performance. Surfing in the Tokyo Olympic Games! Photo：Surfing Surfing is one of the new sports chosen to be in the Tokyo Olympic games. Tsurigasaki Shore in Chiba has been chosen as the Olympics games venue. As of February 2020, professional surfer Shino Matsuda has been given the right to participate in the Tokyo Olympic games under the condition that she trains under coach Kaisa Kawamura as a Tokyo Olympics games candidate. At the Tokyo Olympic games, you might be able to see her awesome technique, ‘off the lip’, where she turns the board 180 degrees at the top of the wave. This is shown from 6:46 in the video. Summary of the Video on Professional Surfer Shino Matsuda Today we introduced you to the 23 minute long video featuring professional surfer Shino Matsuda. The video fully shows her happily riding the waves. You should be able to see many successful professional surfers at the Tokyo Olympic games. We hope you're looking forward to it! 【Official Website】Shino Matsuda Official Website http://shino.surf/

Video introduction of "Ubara Beach" in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture This video, titled "Katsuura [Ubara Beach Surfing] Aerial Drone Footage in 4K" (勝浦「 鵜原海岸サーフィン」ドローン空撮 4K Drone Japan Surf), was uploaded by "7Sky Creative – Drone Boy" (ドローン男子 7sky creative). Ubara Beach is located in Katsuura, Chiba, in Japan's Kanto Region, and is part of Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park. The water at Ubara Beach is so clear that it has been called "the Okinawa of Kanto." With its rias coastline, Ubara Beach is a sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy not only swimming in shallow waters, but also hiking courses and other outdoor activities. Be sure to check out the video showing aerial footage of Ubara Beach and surfing, taken via drone. Ubara Beach – A Slice of Okinawa in Chiba! Photo：Ubara Beach, Chiba Prefecture Ubara Beach in Katsuura, Chiba, is characterized by its clear waters and beautiful, pristine sandy beaches, and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Beaches in Japan. In summer, a beach is opened in the center of the sandy beach facing Ubara Bay, attracting many people. In addition to swimming and playing on the beach, the area is also known for marine activities, such as snorkeling and surfing. The Ubara Coast, which includes the Ubara Beach, is also known as a fishing spot, where you can catch fish, such as Japanese whiting, Japanese halibut, and Japanese black porgy. The beach is well equipped with beach houses, changing rooms, toilets, and other facilities, and is a popular destination for families in the summer. Please note that jellyfish are present during the Obon season (Aug. 13 - Aug. 15), so please be careful when swimming in the sea. The White Torii Gate of Ubara Beach – The Perfect Photo Spot Photo：The white torii gate at Ubara Beach, Chiba Prefecture The white torii gate that stands on the Ubara Beach belongs to Yasaka Shrine, and is a tourist attraction that attracts many visitors to the area. The reason for its popularity is that, unlike the vermillion torii gates at most shrines, this torii gate is pure white. The beautiful contrast between the blue seas and skies and the white torii gate attracts many instagrammers and photographers. Also on the Ubara Coast, the "Ubara Daimyo Gyoretsu" is held every year on the fourth Saturday in July. This is a spectacular procession of daimyo that is celebrated along with "Ohamaori," a festival in which a portable shrine leaving Yasaka Shrine makes its way to the white torii gate. The procession parades through the town of Ubara and along Ubara beach for several hours with loud chanting. You can see the white tower in the video. [Video] 2:56 - The White Torii Gate of Yasaka Shrine Other Popular Beaches in Katsuura, Chiba Photo：Moriya Beach, Chiba Prefecture In addition to Ubara Beach, there are other attractive beaches in Katsuura as well. Below are two such beaches. [Moriya Beach] Moriya Beach, like Ubara Beach, is located in Minami-Boso National Park, with beautiful scenery, including reefs and sandy beaches, and has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Beaches in Japan by the Ministry of the Environment. Watashima Island is a small island located 170 meters offshore, and is a distinctive feature of the beach. [Okitsu Beach] This beach faces Okitsu Port, and is known for its calm waves that allow for swimming. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches for Swimming" by the Ministry of the Environment, and is a popular beach for families. Summary of Ubara Beach, Chiba If you still haven't seen the video showing Ubara Beach be sure to check it out! It's a popular tourist spot for families as well as anglers, surfers, and people who enjoy marine sports. If you're planning on visiting, be sure to check the weather and wave reports in advance so you can enjoy swimming, surfing, and other marine sports to the fullest. Ubara Beach is just a 5-minute walk from Ubara Station via the JR Sotobo Line, and has a parking lot that can accommodate 300 cars. If you're planning to stay overnight during your sightseeing trip to Katsuura, Chiba, you can stay at a guest house or hotel near Ubara Beach, or if you want to enjoy some barbecue, you can use an auto-camping site. Bottle rockets are prohibited on the beach, but hand-held fireworks are allowed, so feel free to bring your own fireworks if you're staying overnight. Make some summer memories at Ubara Beach this summer in Chiba! 【TripAdvisor】Ubara Beach https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1021249-d2241695-Reviews-Ubara_Beach-Katsuura_Chiba_Prefecture_Kanto.html

Aerial video introduction of “Hatchohama Surfer” in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture This video, titled "Drone Aerial View of Surfers in Hamazume and Hatchohama, Kyotango 4K" (京丹後市浜詰・八丁浜のサーファーをドローン4K空撮。Drone aerial view of surfers in Hamazume and Hatchohama, Kyotango City), was uploaded by "Office WADA." Hatchohama Beach (Hatchohama Seaside Park) – A Beach Overlooking the Sea of Japan Photo：Hatchohama Beach in Kyotango, Kyoto Overlooking the beautiful Sea of Japan, Hatchohama Beach is a popular spot for families with children, as they can play on the multipurpose grass playground and in the park. Hatchohama Beach is open from July to August, but fishing and other activities can be enjoyed in other seasons as well. Hatchohama Beach is also known as a surfing spot, with good waves in winter. Buses to the beach are available from Amino Station. If you're drive your own car, two parking lots are available at Hatchohama Seaside Park, but please note that they are closed outside of business hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Located nearby is Obama Beach, where visitors can enjoy the sea of Kyoto. In the video, you can see the entirety of Hatchohama Beach via aerial footage. [Video] 0:13 - Hatchohama Beach Hatchohama Beach Is a Popular Surfing Spot! Photo：Sunset at Hatchohama, Kyotango, Kyoto As we mentioned previously, Hatchohama Beach is a popular spot for surfers. It's especially popular in the fall and winter, when surfing is at its best. There are also websites with live cameras of the area, so you can check wave information in advance. It may prevent you from visiting during bad weather or when the waves aren't so good for surfing. In the video, you can see many surfers having fun catching waves. [Video] 0:50 – Surfers Also popular is Hamazume Beach (Yuhigaura Beach), where beautiful sunsets can be seen. The sunset over the ocean is famous in review websites, and the reddish hue of the ocean is said to be truly spectacular. It's a perfect spot for those any photographers or instagrammers. Summer Fireworks at Hatchohama Beach – A Must See Event Photo：A fireworks show The Asamogawa Minazuki Festival and Noryo Fireworks Festival held at Hatchohama Beach at the end of July are big summer events that both the town and tourists come to see. During the daytime, the mikoshi parade is held, and the highlight of the festival is the parade over the water, where the voices of the float carriers echo through the air and many people gather to watch. At night, the Noryo Fireworks Festival is held from the bank of the Asamogawa Fishing Port. You can also view the powerful fireworks from Hatchohama Beach. In May, the Self-Defense Forces also hold an event called Kyogamisaki Air Festa. This event includes an exhibition of Self-Defense Forces equipment and a program in which airplanes fly over the venue. There are also performances by a music band and a hands-on corner. This is an opportunity to experience the activities of Japan's Self-Defense Forces, which you wouldn't normally have the chance to see. Summary of Hatchohama Beach (Hatchohama Seaside Park) Hatchohama Beach can be enjoyed by day-trip tourists, but we suggest that you take advantage of opportunities like summer vacation to plan a relaxing overnight stay. There are hotels, cottages, and campgrounds in the area. For those who want to enjoy not only swimming but also the surrounding sightseeing spots and nighttime events, we recommend staying overnight. Enjoy a visit to the sea in Kyoto and make your summer vacation a memorable one. The beautiful scenery is sure to satisfy people of all ages. If you still haven't yet, be sure to check out the aerial video of Kyotango's beaches! 【Official Website】Hatchohama Beach – Visit Kyotango, Kyoto's Getaway｜Kyotango City Tourism Association https://visitkyotango.com/things-to-do-spot/hachohama-beach/ 【TripAdvisor】Hatchohama Beach – Obama Beach https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1023401-d1424604-Reviews-Hacchohama_Kobama_Beach-Kyotango_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html

宮崎県日南市エリアの魅力紹介動画の見どころ こちらの記事は宮崎県日南市の「日南市観光ＰＲ動画」を紹介します。 古き良き日本を味わえる宮崎県日南市。 四季折々の綺麗な景色を堪能出来るということで、外国の方も数多く観光されています。 今回は、そんな宮崎県日南市について、動画と共に紹介いたします。 かわいいご当地ゆるキャラの『にちなんじゃ様』も登場するので是非ご覧になってください！ 宮崎県日南市の名所案内①「日向灘鵜戸神宮」 「日向灘鵜戸神宮」は動画0:07より紹介されています。 宮崎県日南市にある神社で、日向灘に面している断崖の中腹の岩窟内に本殿があり、そこへ降りて行って参拝をするという、日本の神社でも珍しい『下り宮』することで有名です。 宮崎県日南市の名所案内②「サンメッセ日南」 「サンメッセ日南」は動画0:13より紹介されています。 世界でも唯一とされている7体のモアイ像が並べられている非常に珍しい場所です。 最近ではインスタ映えの地としても有名なので、ぜひ宮崎県日南市に寄った際には記念写真でもいかがでしょうか？ 宮崎県日南市の名所案内③「飫肥城」 「飫肥城」は動画0:17より紹介をされています。 江戸時代に飫肥藩の藩庁として繁栄をしたことで有名な宮崎県日南市飫肥に建てられている日本の城です。 日本の歴史に興味がある方におすすめの観光スポットです。 宮崎県日南市の名所案内④「堀川運河と油津港」 「堀川運河と油津港」は動画0:22より紹介されています。 日本で大人気のドラマ『男はつらいよ寅次郎の青春』が撮影された場所として有名です。 昔ながらの日本らしさを残す風景は、一見の価値ありです。 宮崎県日南市の名所案内⑤「猪八重渓谷」 「猪八重渓谷」は動画0:55より紹介されています。 世界中にある約1800種類のコケの中の約250種類が存在していると言われる渓谷で、森林浴効果のある「森林セラピー基地」の認定を受けている土地でもあります。 宮崎県日南市観光は見るだけじゃない！ 自然を多く残す宮崎県日南市では、歴史的な建造物を見るだけでなく、様々なアクティビティやグルメを堪能することが出来ます。 海ではシーカヤックというマリンアクティビティを楽しめる他、時期によっては実際にサーフィンをすることも出来ます。 乗り物では観光列車『海幸山幸』という列車があり、ゆったりとした空間を堪能しつつ、外を見れば自然の絶景を堪能することが出来る、まさに一石二鳥な乗り物です。 次にグルメですが、自然溢れる日南市ではそれにちなんだ料理が愛されています。 中でもカツオ炙り重やチキン南蛮、辛麺に厚焼卵などは特におすすめです！ この他にも、1月～3月はきんかん、6月～8月はマンゴーと、時期によって様々な果物を堪能することも、魅力の一つでしょう。 宮崎県日南市の紹介動画まとめ 昔ながらの日本らしい風景をたっぷり残している宮崎県日南市について、紹介をさせて頂きましたが、いかがだったでしょうか。 今回ここまでで紹介させて頂いた他にも、広島東洋カープ関連グッズを多く販売している油津商店街、綺麗な海を外から堪能出来る日南海岸と、中から堪能することが出来る水中観光船、春は沢山の桜で溢れる花立公園、秋は綺麗で迫力のある坂元棚田もおすすめの場所です。 紹介しきれないくらい自然と気候、そして歴史に魅力のある宮崎県日南市、ぜひ訪れてみてはいかがでしょうか？

Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture This video, titled "This is Kashima City"（This is Kashima City【この街、かしま 編】）, is a promotional video for Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan's Kanto region, produced by the "Kashima City Public Relations Promotion Division." Kashima City is a city in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture with a population of about 60,000. Although it is not a big city, it is rich in history, culture, and nature, and home to Kashima Shrine, the Kashima Antlers, and the surfing Mecca, Shimotsu Beach. This time, we'll tell you about the charms of Kashima city and give some insight into a few unknown sightseeing spots. Sports, nature, history, and the charms of Kashima City are all packed into this 2 minute video. Try to keep up! Sports Hall of Fame: Introduction to Kashima Soccer Stadium Photo：Soccer Kashima City is also known for the Kashima Soccer Stadium, home of the J-Leauge soccer team, the Kashima Antlers. The Kashima Antlers, a popular football team in the J-League, call Kashima City, Kamisu City, Itako City, Fukakata City (formerly Kitaura Town) and Hokota City home. To get to Kashima Soccer Stadium, use the JR Kashima Line "Kashima Soccer Stadium Station." The video the Kashima Antlers during one of their practices, at0:19. A Surfer's Paradise: Introduction to Shimotsu Beach (下津海水浴場, Shimotsukaisuiyokujō) Photo：Surfer Shimotsu Beach is a popular beach with a parking lot nearby, and is visited by surfers and family vacationers from all over Japan. During surfing season, the Kashima Lifeguard Team is on duty, so you can enjoy swimming safely. Take a dip in Ibaraki Prefecture's clearest waters! This can be seen at 0:44 in the video. Places to See in Kashima City: Kashima Shrine Photo：Kashima Shrine Kashima Shrine has ties to the founding of Japan and is dedicated to Takemikazuchi, a famous god of martial arts. Built in the first year of Emperor Jinmu, this shrine is an important hub for Japan's Shinto religion. To get to Kashima Shrine, use the Kashima Jingu Expressway Bus (from Tokyo Station) or Kashima Jingu Station on the JR Kashima Line. If you're coming by car, get off at the Itako Interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway and it'll take about 1.5 hours to reach the hotel. Please note that there is a fee for parking. Kashima Shrine is the most popular tourist spot in Kashima City. It is introduced in the video from 1:07, and you can see cute deer at Kashima Shrine as well. Nature and Space: Ono Shiosai Hamanasu Park Ono Shiosai Hamanasu Park has a “Space Observation Tower '' where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. In the facility, there is a gallery where paintings, photographs and handicrafts are displayed, and there's also a planetarium, and a local museum, which introduces the history of Kashima City. As you tell from the name Ono Shiosai Hamanasu Park (潮騒, Shiosai "Roar of the Sea"), the park has a "Jumbo Slide" where you can slide down to the sea, a children's playground where you can try climbing a rope, and a mountain stream walking course with a natural stream, all of which can be enjoyed while listening to the sounds of the Kashima Sea. It's also a great place to see the beautiful seasonal flowers, such as Japanese roses, cherry blossoms, plums, rhododendrons, and azaleas in full bloom. Fresh Seafood: Kashima Port Fishing Park Kashima Port Fishing Park is the largest fishing spot in Japan where you can enjoy all-season fishing. As long as you pay the entrance fee, all the fish you catch can be taken home, so be sure to enjoy the fresh seafood of Kashima City. In the waters near Kashima Port where the Kuroshio Current and Oyashio Current meet, there is a popular leisure spot where you can catch a lot of flatfish, horse mackerel, and smelt. Summary of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture Photo：Kashima Soccer Stadium After reading this article, we hope we've convinced you that there's more to Kashima than just Kashima Shrine and the Kashima Antlers! There are plenty of places where you can enjoy your time, such as "Kashima Jingu Kaen," "Hitachi Kuni Ichinomiya," "Okosakizaki Hermanus Indigenous South Boundary," "Kashima Space Technology Center," "Hirai Beach," and "Kashima City Dokidoki Center." The view of the windmills along the coast is especially beautiful! Be sure to watch the video produced by "Kashima City" and what it has to offer! 【Official Website】Kashima City, Ibaraki City Hall Homepage http://city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/

Niijima, Izu Islands, Niijima Village, Tokyo - Video Introduction The video “Niijima - The other Side of Tokyo : 80 Days Travel” created by “TokyoStreetView - Japan The Beautiful,” is a promotional video that introduces the beautiful "Niijima," in the Izu islands. Many people might not have heard the “Niijima” before. Although Niijima is part of Tokyo, it has a warm climate all year round. The beaches are reminiscent of one's you'd find in Hawaii. There are so many things to see in Niijima, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the views. This article will talk about some scenic locations on Niijima, full of nature, and great for taking Instagram photos. The video is only 2 minutes long, but there's no shortage of things to see. Popular Tourist Spots in Niijima Photo：Aerial view of Niijima Niijima, in the Izu islands, is located south of Japan's main island, Honshu. Niijima village is actually part of Tokyo. Unlike the big city Tokyo, Niijima is an island overflowing with nature, beautiful beaches, and ocean. Niijima attracts a lot of tourists, and it is also a popular surf spot, with the world championships occasionally being held there. Check out the video from 0:11 to see how beautiful Niijima's ocean is. You can also visit the historical temples and enjoy swimming in the ocean. You'll have no regrets after your visit to Niijima. Niijima can be accessed by either ferry or plane. If you would like to spend some quality time on the ferry, we recommend taking the ferry from either Tokyo Takeshiba Pier, or the one from Shimoda Port in Shimoda, Shizuoka. If you would like to save travel time however, we recommend you fly from Tokyo Chofu Airport. By high speed jet ferry, it takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Large passenger ships take about 10 hours and 35 minutes. From Shimoda Port, it will take 2 hours and 40 minutes. The flight time from Chofu Airport is just 35 minutes. Niijima tours are available with different plans. If you're looking to spend a couple nights in Niijima, be sure to check the tour packages to see which package fits your plan. Sightseeing Spots at Niijima Photo：Habushiura Beach There are so many different tourist spots around Niijima: beautiful scenic ocean views, relaxing hot springs, and an observatory where you can see a panoramic view of Niijima. If you would like to enjoy the beaches, we recommend “Mamashita Beach,” “Habushiura Beach,” “Honsonmae Beach,” “Kurone Beach,” “Wada Beach,” and “Wakagomaehama Beach.” If you want to relax in the hot springs, we recommend “Yunohama Hot Springs,” or “Mamashita Hot Springs.” For scenic views, try visiting “Ishiyama Observatory,” and “Fujimitoge Observatory.” Fujimitoge Observatory offers an all inclusive view of the ocean, mountain, and the city. At Ishiyama Observatory, you can look over Shikinejima and other islands. Besides these popular tourist spots, there's Daisan Oji Shrine and Miyahara Sakagura where you can experience Japanese culture. There are also popular activities such as “Dolphin spotting.” From 0:08 in the video, you will see many different places and activities you can enjoy in Niijima. Be sure not to miss out on all it has to offer! When you visit Niijima, don't forget to try the fresh seafood as well! There are so many restaurants to have lunch and dinner at on Niijima. Popular gourmet food of the Izu islands includes, “Kusaya,” “Shima Sushi,” and Red Squid Yakisoba.” Summary of Izu Islands' Niijima How did you enjoy the video of the beautiful "Niijima," located in the Izu Islands? There are fun events and festivals throughout the year in Niijima, such as the “Niijima Triathlon,” “Niijima Open Water Swimming,” Niijima O-Odori (dancing event),” the “Islanders Festival,” “Niijima Aquathlon,” the “Niijima International Glass Art Festival and the “Jusan Shrine Festival.” You'll be surprised such a beautiful island is only 30 minutes away from the large city Tokyo. It will be an unforgettable trip. 【Official Website】Tokyo Niijima Village. Village Office Website https://www.niijima.com/ 【Official Website】Niijima Tourism Association - Niijima Tourism and Accommodation Information https://niijima-info.jp/

What Kind Place Is Kawaminami? This is a PR video produced by "Miyazaki Prefecture Town and Village Assembly" to promote Kawaminami in Miyazaki Prefecture. Kawaminami, located between Miyazaki-city (宮崎市: Miyazaki-shi) and Hyuga-city (日向市: Hyuga-shi) is in a rich natural environment and known as one of three land reclamations in Japan. Many settlers from all over Japan were involved in pig farming and tea growing here. Kawaminami has been promoting the project "Fill Kawaminami with Cotton flowers." In summer, you can see cotton flowers everywhere throughout the town. Please enjoy its beauty through this 3 minute video. Recommended Tourist Spots in Kawaminami Source :YouTube screenshot Shinohara Falls (篠原滝：Shinoharadaki) is a tourist spots that you shouldn’t miss when you're in Kawaminami. The falls are composed of a male and female water fall. It's quite the sight. It's also a very popular Instagram location in Kawaminami. Kawaminami Gokoku Shrine has a stone monument for commemorating the birthplace of navy paratroopers as well. Also, the water tower that you see is a legacy of the war. Higashi Area Sports Park and Kawaminami Coast, famous for its exceptionally clear water, are also popular tourist locations. You can see the beautiful coast line and people enjoying walks on the beach or surfing in the video (0:59). Popular Events in Kawaminami Source :YouTube screenshot On every fourth Sunday, Kawaminami holds the "Toron Toron Kei Truck Market." Around 150 kei trucks gather together in the Toron Toron Shopping Arcade, and you can buy local dishes or everyday goods at reasonable prices here. The number of stalls, visitors and the number of events at this morning market are all the highest of all morning markets in Japan. The morning market is introduced from 0:22 in the video. On weekend nights in late July, many townspeople enjoy the "Toron Toron Kei Truck Market." Kawaminami also has another popular tourist event in the winter called "Kawaminami Denshoku Daisakusen," a large illumination event. Popular Local Foods of Kawaminami Before sightseeing in this town, you should check out where you want to eat. In Kawaminami, they grow tea leaves by taking advantage of the mild climate. You can enjoy delicious tea and lunch at "Togenosato" while seeing at beautiful palces in Kawaminami. Being near the sea, Kawaminami is also famous for its seafood (especially the tuna). We recommend visiting "Toorihama," a store run by the Kawaminami Fishing Port. You can enjoy fresh seafood and tuna croquettes here. Organically grown high quality bananas are also popular in Kawaminami. Summary of Kawaminami Source :YouTube screenshot Kawaminami in Miyazaki Prefecture has many nice tourist spots and a myriad of events. Be sure to watch the video to get a feel for how interesting Kawaminami is. You're sure to find plenty of things that catch your eye in Kawaminami! 【Official Web Site】Kawaminami Town Hall Website http://translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=ja&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.town.kawaminami.miyazaki.jp%2F&sandbox=1

Five of Tokushima Prefecture's Most Attractive Tourist Spots This video, titled "Undiscovered Tokushima, The Real Tokushima ~ Full ~," was released by "The City of Water / Tokushima City Tourism Channel" (水都・徳島市観光チャンネル). Awa Odori is a famous attraction in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, located in Japan's Shikoku region, but there are many other attractive sightseeing spots in Tokushima Prefecture as well. This time, we'll introduce 5 recommended activities to enjoy in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. [Tokushima Recommendation #1] Traditional Performing Arts, Historical Heritages, and Other Japanese Culture Source :YouTube screenshot As you can see from 0:45 in the video, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, has a traditional culture called Awa Ningyo Joruri (a type of traditional puppet theatre), which is a nationally designated Important Intangible Cultural Property. In addition, Awa Aizome (indigo dyeing), seen from 0:39, is one of Tokushima's traditional industries. At the Aizome Craft Center (藍染工芸館, Aizome Kougeikan), you can experience aizome dyeing classes and buy craftwork that give you a sense of history and culture, as souvenirs. In addition, Tokushima is dotted with many historical heritage sites, such as ancient tombs, temples, and shrines. A valuable excavation site can be seen at Awashima Historic Park. It's a recommended sightseeing route for taking walks in Tokushima while feeling the history and culture. [Tokushima Recommendation #2] Shikoku Henro, a Temple Pilgrimage Photo：Ryozenji Temple, Tokushima Prefecture Shikoku Henro is a traditional pilgrimage in Japan. The first of the 88 temples in Shikoku, which were founded by Kobo Daishi, is Ryozenji Temple, located in Tokushima Prefecture. There are 22 pilgrimage sites in Tokushima Prefecture. The pilgrimage route also has shukuba (lodging), so if you're looking to complete the pilgrimage on foot consider staying at these. You can see images of the pilgrimage from 0:17 in the video. [Tokushima Recommendation #3] Activities To Enjoy With Children Photo：Bentenyama, Tokushima Prefecture Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, is also known as the city of water. Every July, there are lots of activities that you can enjoy with your children, such as the Tokushima Hyotanjima Water City Festival (徳島ひょうたん島水都祭り, Tokushima Hyotanjima Suito Matsuri) and the Hyotanjima Cruise! The model of Hyokkori Hyoutanjima, a puppet show on NHK, was Hyoutanjima in Tokushima City. And there's another recommended activity that you can enjoy with your children! That is, climbing the mountain, Bentenyama, which is famous as the smallest mountain in Japan. Adults can reach the summit in 1 minute! If you climb the stairs, there is a shrine that enshrines Benzaiten, so why not enjoy a casual mountain climb with your kids and bring along some lunch to enjoy as well? The Tokushima Zoo, where you can experience feeding animals, is also a little-known tourist spot. [Tokushima Recommendation #4] Local Gourmet Food in Tokushima Photo：Gourmet Food in Tokushima Prefecture Tokushima is full of finger-licking-good gourmet spots! The one we recommend most is the local okonomiyaki "Mametentama," which can only be eaten in Tokushima. This is sweetly stewed Kintoki beans made into tempura (Kakiage in Tokyo style) and then made into okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki sauce and sweet beans are a perfect match and are totally addictive. If you get tired of walking, you can always take a break and try Tokushima's famous Taki-no-yakimochi, at a cafe in Mt. Bizan. Taki-no-yakimochi is a local dessert that uses the famous water from Kinryosui Spring on Mt. Bizan, which was loved by successive generations of Tokushima feudal lords. Matcha goes great with the slightly sweet mochi. If you're hungry, try Tokushima's specialty, Niku-dama ramen, and replenish your stamina! You can see the popular gourmet foods of Tokushima prefecture from 1:21 in the video. [Tokushima Recommendation #5] The Beautiful Natural Scenery of Mt. Bizan and Awa Odori Source :YouTube screenshot You can see the whole view of the cityscape of Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture from Mt. Bizan. Also, you can climb to the mountaintop from the 5th floor of the Awa Odori Hall (阿波おどり会館, Awaodori Kaikan) by ropeway; and during this, you can enjoy traveling through the air while enjoying a spectacular view of Mt. Bizan and the sea. Awa Odori is a must-see for anyone sightseeing in Tokushima. Awa Odori has a male dance and a female dance, and the dance is performed by an organization called "Ren" (連). Every August, the city of Tokushima comes to life with many locals and tourists attending the event. You can see the scenes of Awa Odori from 1:51 in the video. Summary of the Attractions of Tokushima Prefecture Photo：Yoshino River, Tokushima Prefecture In this article we introduced 5 exciting activities to enjoy in Tokushima Prefecture, but what do you think? The Yoshino River crosses through Tokushima, the city of water, and the sea of Tokushima is a mecca for surfing in Japan's Chugoku and Shikoku regions. In Japanese mythology, Shikoku is said to have been the first Island created in the Japanese archipelago, and it is a historically valuable place. Be sure to visit Tokushima Prefecture, a place of mythology, water, culture and history! When the Awa Odori Festival is held, reservations for hotels and inns will be limited, so we recommend making reservations early. 【Official Website】Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture City Hall Website https://www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/smph/

About the Promotional Video of Isumi City, Chiba The video “Isumi-shi Promotional Video (ISUMI: The City of Four Colorful Seasons),”（いすみ市プロモーション動画（ISUMI～四季彩の街で～)), created by "regional videos" (地ムービー), is a promotional video for Isumi City, located in the southeastern part of Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan. It introduces sightseeing spots and local food in Isumi through story telling. Isumi City in Chiba has been actively promoting the region. For example, it succeeded in being chosen as a filming location for the Japanese film Shoplifters, which received awards and worldwide praise. Isumi City, with its scenery of fishing ports and traditional Japanese village scenery, makes it not only a great place to visit for sightseeing, but also a great place to live as well. Isumi City emphasizes being an area where with a lush natural landscape that has easy access to the Tokyo metropolitan area on a 70-minute express train ride. The local citizens and city workers of Isumi City Hall, as well as the Japanese idol group Kamen Joshi (Masked Girls) and comedian Dronzu Ishimoto appear in this video as local ambassadors of Isumi City. You can enjoy the nice flow of the video with Kamen Joshi’s songs. This video consists of a fun story as well, so you can enjoy some entertainment while sightseeing through the video! Local Food in Isumi City Source :YouTube screenshot In this promotional video for Isumi City, you can see the story with the following plot. Dronzu Ishimoto plays the role of the Isumi City mayor. He tells the surfing representative, the seafood representative, the festival representative, and the sightseeing representative to try the “Isumi Treasure Showdown!" Kamen Joshi and Isumin, the local character of Isumi City, cheer them on. At the mayor’s instruction, the seafood representative introduces the “Ohara Fishing Port Morning Market. You can see this scene at 0:28 in this video. The morning market is held every Sunday morning and is popular among foreign visitors and locals alike. Being quite popular, the market can often be crowded. Ohara Fishing Port lands a ton of fish thanks to its rock reef- the largest in Japan. You can enjoy the freshest seafood with a barbecue as well. This fishing port is known for having the largest catch of crawfish in Japan, and the “Ise Ebi Matsuri” (Crawfish Festival) is held every summer. Octopus fishing is also popular at this fishing port, and "Takomeshi" (octopus rice) and "Takoshabu" (octopus shabu shabu) are also popular. From 3:11 in the video, the actors are shown eating these local dishes with big smiles on their faces. Another delicious local food is "Isumi Rice." At 2:39 in the video, you can see Doronzu Ishii eating a delicious bowl of rice Sightseeing in Isumi City Photo：Surfing Isumi City is also famous for surfing. Taito Surf Point, located at the southernmost point of Kujukurihama, is especially famous. It's the biggest beach in Japan and a popular surfing destination. It's said to be the origin of surfing in Japan. You can see surfing at 0:38 in the video. Members of Kamen Joshi also give it a try! Traveling on the Isumi Railway running through a beautiful rural area covered with crops, is another popular sightseeing route. Isumi City also has unique experiences, such as the “restaurant train,” where passengers can eat cooked crawfish, and the “charter train.” After that, the sightseeing representative introduces multiple sightseeing spots all at once from 1:21 in the video. There's Taitosaki Beacon, a beautiful place with a panoramic view, Kuniyoshi Shrine, with its large, sacred ginkgo tree, Early Morning in Isumi, Isumi City Hall, Gyoganji Temple, Mangijo Park, Genji-Botaru Forest, Kidoizumi Sake Brewery, The Couple Rocks of Tsutsugaura, Kiyomizu dera, the Town of Ohara Fishing Port, Ohara Beach, Takahide Dairy Farm, and Izuna Temple. Tons of great places for taking pictures! The Festivals of Isumi City Source :YouTube screenshot From 1:43, the festival representative introduces Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (Ohara Naked Festival), a traditional festival in Isumi City. Throughout two days of this festival, you can see many powerful men carrying mikoshi, portable shrines, and running around in the sea. This is the biggest festival in Isumi City enough to have big fireworks as well. Summary of Isumi City Who wins the battle and receives the treasures, the surfing representative, the seafood representative, the festival representative, or the sightseeing representative…? Check out the video to see for yourself! As you can see from the promotional video and this article, Isumi City of Chiba Prefecture is a very attractive city. Please travel to Isumi City, a relatively new city since 2005. 【Official Website】The Association of Isumi City Tourism http://www.isumi-kankou.com/