Explore Tateyama by rental bike on this full-day autumn tour. Cycle through Tateyama, harvest seasonal vegetables, and enjoy a local specialty lunch: Tateyama aburi kaisen-don (seared seafood rice bowl). You’ll also get hands-on experience making a Boso uchiwa, one of Japan’s three major uchiwa fans. Local staff will cycle with the group on the day, so you won’t get lost. We look forward to your participation. Dates: Friday, November 14; Sunday, November 23; Friday, November 28 Time: 10:00–14:30 (please arrive 15 minutes early) Price: ¥17,500 per person Reserve here: https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_12205aa1032073135/activity/l000067C2E/?showplan=ichiran...

Reihoku Sunset Marche — November Announcement📣 We are pleased to announce the Reihoku Sunset Marche for November♪ 👀 Highlights of this Sunset Marche 👀 The Reihoku Sunset Marche sells Reihoku town’s produce, processed goods, and prepared foods. This time it will be held on the same day as the 10th anniversary and Olive Harvest Thanksgiving of the neighboring Fukuda san Chi no Olive En. We look forward to seeing you there 😊 Please remember to bring your own shopping bag🛍✨ 🙇 Parking is expected to be crowded, so please also use the Chamber of Commerce parking lot 🙇 Items expected for sale - Cucumbers - Rice (new crop, late-season rice) - Taro - Sweet potatoes - Zucchini - Onions - Mandarin oranges - Cherry tomatoes - Peanuts - Lettuce (sunny, leaf) 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche Date: Sunday, November 9, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM Location: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association Note: Reihoku Town Products Center facility (4535-1 Kamitsu Fukae, Reihoku Town)

I visited the Saga International Balloon Fiesta venue, an autumn tradition. When the balloons take off, the excitement lifts everyone’s spirits and brings smiles to their faces.

We will hold the 4th "Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk" sightseeing route planning workshop🎊 The workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 19, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association. This session will use a draft sightseeing route developed from ideas and discussions raised in previous workshops to finalize the route. A recap of sessions 1–3 will be provided, so first-time participants are welcome. If you are interested in literature, history, tour guiding, or community development, please join us.✨ Date and time: Wednesday, November 19, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Location: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) Registration deadline: Monday, November 17 👉 Please check the notices section on our website to register. This workshop is organized as part of the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant program. Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association Secretariat, Ogata TEL: 0969-31-1136 E-mail: info@amakusa-kankou.com

Yuzu Picking Volunteers Wanted! We are recruiting yuzu picking volunteers in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the leading yuzu-producing areas in the Kanto region. Come and try it for yourself!

I photographed a stunning orange sunrise this morning. I also love the mist along the foot of the mountains. I took this from a farm road in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.

Photographed on October 18, 2013. After the evening festival ends, the floats are being prepared to start moving. There are many photos from the Kawagoe Festival….

Panoramic view from the summit of Mount Nagamine The chilly Azumino valley lies under a sea of clouds, with the Northern Alps towering beyond You can only see a scene like this on an Azumino morning!

Azumino Full Moon This is the Harvest Moon setting behind the Northern Alps On cold mornings a sea of clouds spreads below, and the view of the Northern Alps from Mount Nagamine is spectacular!!

Photographed on November 3, 25. Izumo Iwahi Shrine, the ceremonial rites of the yabusame festival.

Shiojiri-juku Location: Shiojiri City, Shiojirimachi The old Nakasendo route that crossed Misawa Pass, Ono-juku and Ushikubi Pass from Shimosuwa-shuku was abolished in 1613 (Keichō 18). From 1614 (Keichō 19) the Nakasendo was rerouted via Shiojiri Pass and the new Shiojiri-juku was established. The town layout work was overseen by Ogasawara Hidemasa, lord of Matsumoto Domain. He laid out the new Shiojiri-juku in an east–west plan southwest of the old post town. The honjin was one of the largest on the Nakasendo, and the post town also featured a noticeboard area and a Matsumoto Domain checkpoint. Plots in the post town were typically three to four ken wide. By 1843 (Tenpō 14) the town had 166 households, including 75 inns — the largest number among the 26 post towns of Shinshu, due to its position at a road junction below Shiojiri Pass. Major fires in 1828 (Bunsei 11) and 1882 (Meiji 15) destroyed much of the town, but the Ono family house, a National Important Cultural Property, still evokes the town’s former appearance.

Blue sky This is a morning photo of Kozu Coast in Odawara.

[Notice: Applications Open for Isehara Ooyama Sky Lanterns] We have opened applications for the Ooyama Sky Lanterns, an event where participants release lanterns bearing their wishes into the sky from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, located midway up Ooyama at about 700 meters above sea level. Against a backdrop of breathtaking night views, sky lanterns carrying heartfelt wishes will rise into Ooyama’s night sky, creating a magical scene. Come and experience this enchanting moment this winter. Event Date and Time Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026 Launch Time Scheduled for 5:30 PM Location Grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine For application details, deadlines, and other information, please see the official tourism association page. https://isehara-kanko.com/osl2025/...

[Special offer for Michihigashi residents: “Use and Revive” Kawayu Stay Discount — Winter plan now on sale!] This winter, revive your body and spirit with a budget-friendly stay at Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga. The “Use and Revive” Kawayu Stay Discount (Winter), available to residents of Michihigashi, went on sale on October 20 at three properties affiliated with the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association. As autumn ends and the calm of winter approaches, why not stay at Kawayu Onsen during the deep cold and come back refreshed? Kawayu Stay Discount (Winter) ・Eligible period Weekdays and Sundays from Sunday, November 2, 2025 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 ・Eligible area Residents of Michihigashi: Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, and the Tokachi region ・Participating properties Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu (members of the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association) *Oyado Kinkiyu will be closed from November for the time being and is not eligible. ・Discount amount Adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000 (no limit on consecutive nights) ・How to book Via each property’s official website, by phone, etc. This offer ends when the budget runs out, so neighbors, please take advantage of it. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/syukuhakuwariwinter25/...

[Kawayu Visitor Center Lecture Announcement 📣] Tomorrow, Saturday, 10/25, Professor Mitsuhiro Nakagawa, who has conducted long-term research in this field, will give a lecture titled "Why is Lake Kussharo so shallow? The secrets of Mount Atosanupuri revealed by the latest research." The venue is Kawayu Visitor Center and admission is free. We look forward to your visit ⛰️✨ Lecture "Why is Lake Kussharo so shallow? The secrets of Mount Atosanupuri revealed by the latest research." We will welcome Mitsuhiro Nakagawa, Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University. Date: Saturday, December 6, 13:30–15:30 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center, second floor Admission free (no registration required; capacity 50) We hope this talk offers a chance to encounter the grand natural story behind the familiar landscape of Lake Kussharo, so you can learn more about the lake and the park and feel proud of them. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kawayuvcfureai2/...

I visited the famed Toohoku peak MtAdatara (1,700 m). I took the ropeway from Okudake Trailhead to the summit station, passed MtYakushi (1,322 m), and reached the summit of MtAdatara. Then I was moved by the stark volcanic landscape of the Numa-no-taira Crater and continued on to Yazusumori (1,673 m), enjoying the autumn colors staining the slopes of MtTetsu (1,709 m). Location: Nihommatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture Note: “honto no sora” is a phrase that appears in Kotaro Takamura’s poetry collection Chieko-shō.

I visited Mt. Kurikoma (elevation 1,626 m), the celebrated Tohoku peak praised as the "carpet of the gods." At the temporary shuttle bus stop, Kurihara City staff warned that "bears have been appearing on the trail for four consecutive days!" and, ringing bear bells loudly, we made the ascent. By the grace of the gods, we encountered no bears and were treated to truly stunning autumn foliage. Thank you. Location: Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture

Why not try Koubai-eki (紅梅液) during the hot season? Takano Shoten (高野商店), which produces Koubai-eki, is a long-established store in the Imajo district dating back to the Edo period. It's the syrup that forms during the production of their popular sweet-syrup ume paste, and amazingly the only ingredients are plums and sugar! Ume is known to help relieve tiredness and guard against summer heat fatigue, making it a good choice in hot weather.

Photographed on November 3, 2013. This is the yabusame (mounted archery) festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Photographed on November 3, 2025. This is the yabusame (mounted archery) festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Grab a Tokachi Sake Travel Book and tour Tokachi’s wineries and breweries to collect original labels!! What is the Tokachi Sake Travel Book? It’s a keepsake booklet you use while touring Tokachi to collect and enjoy each winery’s and brewery’s original labels. There are four ways to enjoy the Sake Travel Book😍 1️⃣ Tour and enjoy The booklet introduces Tokachi’s wineries and breweries, places to drink, shops to buy from, and accommodations where you can drink and stay. Savor the drinks as you make this your Tokachi tour book. 2️⃣ Collect and enjoy When you purchase one or more bottles (any brand) at participating wineries or breweries, present the Sake Travel Book at the register to receive that winery’s or brewery’s original label as a gift🎁🎁 There are six designs inspired by each winery’s or brewery’s features😊 The booklet includes pages where you can stick each label✨ Make it your label-collecting book. 📌Participating wineries and breweries 📍Tokachi Wine (Ikeda Wine Castle) 📍Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery 📍Tokachigaoka Winery 📍Memuro Winery 📍Aizawa Winery 📍Hekiun Kura 3️⃣ Record and enjoy Write down your trip notes, the drinks you tried, and the snacks or dishes you paired them with to create your own memory book. 4️⃣ Read and enjoy Read the tourism information about Tokachi’s drinks to learn more about the region. The Tokachi Sake Travel Book is distributed free of charge, so please pick one up and take a look🤗 The booklet and label distribution run from November 1 to February 20. https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/saketabi-techo/...

✨🍂 Daisen Park Japan Garden Special opening at night in autumn ~Lights of Autumn leaves~ 🍂✨ Held in at Sakai City Daisen Park Japan Garden will Light up the Garden decorated with Autumn leaves. 💫 Bright red maples are reflected on the water surface of the pond in the Garden, and a fantastic landscape Unfolds. 🍁🌠🍁 【Held in】 🔸November ・Saturday, November 15 ・11/21 (Fri) ~ 24 (Mon) ・11/28 (Fri) ~ 30 (Sun) 🔸December ・12/5 (Fri) ~ 7 (Sun) 【Held in time】 5 p.m. ~ 9 p.m. (Last admission 8:30 p.m.) 💁 Please check the following URL for details. 🔗ttps://www.daisenteien.jp/event/r34omk9-7pf 🔍 Search for "Daisen Park Japan Garden Autumn leaves"! https://www.daisenteien.jp/event/r34omk9-7pf...

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The minimum temperature in Nobeyama Highlands this morning was -7.0°C, the third coldest in Japan. It was sunny from the morning, and the Yatsugatake blues was fully open! Yatsugatake was covered with snow for the first time this season on this three-day holiday. The Maple trees in front of Nobeyama Station are also in full bloom with Autumn leaves, and along National Route 141 in the Village, the yellow leaves are at their peak season.

Made in Sakai Fair 2025 📣 This weekend, on the 8th (Saturday) and 9th (Sunday) ... Made in Sakai Fair 2025 will be ✨ held in It's a fun events 🙌 packed with Sakai's best cousins You may be able to buy Chinese cabbage for 200 yen 1 ball! ?️ A large collection of popular shops and popular sweets in Sakai! 🍴 There is also 😮 an exhibition of cool fire cars and police cars You can also enjoy many experiences such as making postcards that pop out and dyeing washcloths! There are many of them, so please come and visit us 🤗 🎈 Made in Sakai Fair 2025 📍 Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Events Hall, etc. 📅November 8 (Sat) & 9 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 🚃 Access: 5 minutes walk from Nakamozu Station * Please come to the Events venue by public transportation such as Trains and buses. 🔍 For details, search for "Made in Sakai Fair"! https://madeinsakai.com//

【Sparkling Korakuen, Tea Party at Night】 Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 In Korakuen, where the maples are colored red Light up and Tea ceremony were held. There is a Tea Room called Korakutei in the park and Several times a month, it is used for Tea lessons and Tea Parties for children. But even if you live in a village Those who have never set foot in Korakutei, There are many people who only looked at the garden of Korakuen from the outside. Some people take a walk on a daily basis Even for those who don't, It was two days that gave me the opportunity to visit Korakuen. There are almost no lights in the park. Lights installed along the walking path It shimmers in the darkness. It was a night of light rain. With a gentle sweet Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Tea confectionery Tea with a warm and deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat permeated my body. Even if I don't know how to make Tea The sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere of the Tea Room I was healed and visited many times. (Tea was OK 🧉 to refill) Even in bad weather Many people came, Thank you very much. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Pure Japan Garden #Korakuen Gardens #Light up of Autumn leaves #Tea Ceremony #Night #Autumn

It was a gentle and warm Azumino, but suddenly it rained ... If you look up at the sky, you will see a double rainbow

Photographed 11/3/25. It is the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It's morning.

The 13th Asachi Kagura Festival / The 26th Miyama-ryu Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament ❚ Held in on November 30, 2025 "The 13th Asachi Kagura Festival / The 26th Fukayama-ryu Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament" will be held in at the Asachi Community Center in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City. In Asaji Town, the birthplace of Fukayama-ryu, one of the Iwato Kagura of the Ono system, the Asachi Kagura Festival is held mainly by the Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society, which inherits the Fukayama-ryu, and the Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura-za. Please take a look at the magnificent and light dance at the venue. Kitchen Car and Stalls are also available. Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025 9:00~16:00 * In case of rain, Asaji Community Center Hall 【Place】Asachi Community Center Special venue (Tsuboizumi, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City) * Car parking lot: Asaji Ground (Space is thereare, so please come by riding together as much as possible) * Please prepare warm clothes and rugs. 【Admission fee】Free of charge ■ Schedule 09:00 Shinto ritual 09:25 Opening Ceremony 09:30 Tachibana Shrine (Takeda City) 10:00 Miyashono Shrine Musician (Takeda City) 10:30 Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura-za (Bungo-Ono City) 11:00 Fertility Kagura (Oita City) 11:30 Futamata Tenso Shrine Kagura Shrine (Takeda City) 12:00 Shirayuri Chibikko Drum (Takeda City) 12:30 Iyotoko Five Pillars Shrine Kagura Shrine (Oita City) 13:00 Ogi Shrine (Takeda City) 13:30 Kagura Shrine (Takeda City) 14:00 Fukayama-ryu Asachi Kagura Preservation Society (Bungo-Ono City) 14:30 Tachibana Shrine ■Held in after the performance Lottery to win mochimaki and asaji beef ■Inquiries about Events Bungo-Ono City Office Asachi Branch Office TEL0974-72-1111 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Photographed 11/3/25. Prayer at Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It is the Yabusame Festival.

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