Photographed on September 3, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hannou City, Saitama Prefecture A park in the forest that Tove Jansson, the author of Moomin, cherished. The sight of people spending time under the golden trees seemed to embody the “free and quiet moments” she loved. May this gentle peace be quietly passed on to the future.

Taken on September 3, 2014. This is the matchmaking wind chime from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I have many more photos of the matchmaking wind chime, so I would appreciate your company.

In 2026, the travel festival "Tourism EXPO Japan" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight! Since its inception in 2014, this event has been delivering the charm of travel😊 This year's theme is "Evolving Forms of Travel"✨✨ The allure of future travel that brings "experiences," "connections," and "learning" is gathered here🎵 At the Tokachi booth in Hokkaido and Michihigashi, we will offer a "Hidaka Mountain Range VR Experience"😍 The Tokachi area will see the birth of the "Hidaka Mountains Erimo Tokachi National Park," which boasts the largest land area in Japan, in 2024, surrounded by three national parks: "Daisetsuzan National Park" and "Akan-Mashu National Park." You can experience the majestic nature of the Hidaka Mountain Range, from dynamic panoramic views from above to authentic mountain climbing for intermediate and advanced levels🗻 Customers who enjoy the VR experience will receive original goods featuring the Hidaka Mountain Range and more as gifts🎀 People of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy it easily, so please take this opportunity to experience the breathtaking views of nature at the Tokachi booth🤗 https://www.t-expo.jp//

Hello! 😃 Welcome to Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Sengataki Store! 🍷 September still has some lingering heat. During this season, we recommend the stunning spot in Yamanashi, "Shosenkyo Gorge" 🌿 As you enjoy the nature of the valley, you will be greeted by the impressive "Senga Falls" waiting ahead. 💧✨ Surrounded by the sound of the waterfall, the splash of water, and the cool air, you can refresh yourself from the summer fatigue with a delightful moment. 🍃 And after enjoying Senga Falls... 🍇 head over to "Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Sengataki Store"! This season's delight, ✨the new Delaware wine✨ has arrived! 🍷 Experience the vibrant aroma and fresh taste unique to Delaware. How about taking home a bottle that captures this time of year as a souvenir or memory of your trip? 💕 After feeling the coolness at Senga Falls, enjoy Yamanashi's new wine. In September, when the heat still lingers, take your time to feel the gradual change of the season at Shosenkyo. 🍷🌿

While waiting for my child’s extracurricular activities, I took a walk with my beloved dog and encountered the sky. The sunset was so vibrant that I couldn't help but stop and take a photo. It was an unforgettable autumn scene I came across during an ordinary day walking with my dog. Although it was still a warm day, I felt the change of seasons in this sky.

🍁Teshikaga's Autumn Leaves🍁 The best time to see the autumn leaves in Teshikaga is generally from late September to mid-October. This is the most comfortable time of the year, with relatively stable weather, making it perfect for activities. We hope you come to Teshikaga! 📸🍁🛶✨🐾 (The image is from before 2025.) 🌲🍁

Finally, it's happening this weekend! 2026 Kushiro Big Catch Festival A lot of fun events await!

Photographed on September 3, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. See you next year.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for September📣 Hello everyone! Here’s the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in September♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale, including new rice and seasonal early mikan! We look forward to seeing you all😊 Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bag🛍✨ 【Items for Sale】 ・Okra ・Rice🌾 ・Side Dishes ・Water Spinach ・Green Lemon ・Early Mikan ・Sweet Potato🍠 ・Basella ・Winter Melon ・Molokhia 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】September 13 (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】(General Incorporated Association) Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association, Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

JAF Kyushu Rally Championship Round 5 "EAST Kyushu 2026" ❚ Taking place on September 20, 2026 The "JAF Kyushu Rally Championship Round 5 (EAST Kyushu 2026)" will be held in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This event is a rally competition that starts and finishes in Ogata Town, covering a course of approximately 145 km within the city. It will take place from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, September 20, with gallery seats set up at Ontake Prefectural Natural Park on the 20th, allowing spectators to watch up close. Experience the thrill as the competing vehicles race right in front of you. The gallery seats are limited to 100 vehicles and require advance registration. The participation fee is 1,000 yen per person, and residents of Bungoono City and children under elementary school age can attend for free. Please bring something that verifies your address and age on the day of the event. Once you enter the venue, you cannot leave until all the competing vehicles have passed. Please prepare your drinks and other necessities in advance. Enjoy the excitement of the rally unfolding in the clear autumn air of Bungoono. *Please note that the service park for the competing vehicles has been moved to an open space next to "Ogata Kodomoen (formerly Ogata Nursery)" near the Ogata Branch Office in Bungoono City. In case of rain, the Ogata Branch Office may serve as the service park. For more details, please contact the organizers. 【Date】 Sunday, September 20, 2026 *Held rain or shine 【Gallery Venue】 Ontake Prefectural Natural Park (Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fee】 1,000 yen per person *Free for residents of Bungoono City and children under elementary school age 【Registration】 Advance registration required for 100 vehicles *Please register via the QR code on the flyer. 【Contact】 Rally Club Oita 090-3602-2343 (Contact: Hayata)

Photographed on September 3, 26. This is the matchmaking wind chime at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The matchmaking wind chime event has ended.

Taken on September 8, 26. This is bitter cream coffee and chocolate terrine.

My hometown, Yokote, may seem like a place with nothing much, but when life feels stagnant, don't you find yourself staring blankly at the rice ears and the sky?

Taken on September 8, 26. This is the Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, September 12th, the "Tomuraushi Onsen Festival" will be held at Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou in Shintoku Town😊 As a token of our gratitude, we will offer free day-use bathing on that day, along with popular 100-yen vegetable filling and many fun activities including local food stalls and merchandise🎵 We invite you to come and enjoy with your family and friends🤗 🔶Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday) from 12:00 to 16:00 (Rain or shine) 🔶Venue: Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou (Parking and inside the facility) *Please note that the free shuttle bus for day-use (reservation required) is fully booked. We appreciate your understanding. We look forward to your visit by private car🚗 🔶Contact Information Tomuraushi Onsen, Higashitaisetsusou TEL: 0156-65-3021 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) https://www.tomuraushionsen.com/blog/news/postid_516/...

This is a fortune slip for good relationships and connections, featuring the Aida fish.

The buildings at Manda Pit showcase the technology and ingenuity of the time. They include structures for operating large machinery, facilities connecting underground and above ground, and spaces that support the workers. By observing each element, one can understand that the coal mine was a collection of advanced technologies. It's not only fascinating for history enthusiasts but also offers considerable appeal to those interested in architecture and machinery. 【Visiting Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Mine Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Modern Industrial Heritage #History of Technology #Industrial Heritage #Miike Coal Mine #Historical Architecture #Architecture Enthusiasts #Mechanical Heritage #Manda Coal Mine #Industrial Heritage #Engineering History #Arao City #Kumamoto Travel #Japan Travel #World Heritage #Visit Japan

Today, I visited the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I came to express my gratitude for passing the exam. I thought there would be fewer people since it was 8 AM on a weekday, but it turned out to be the Good Relationship Prayer Festival.

The fallen leaves gently protect the lives of the next season. And it made me feel as if they were nurturing the earth softly. (Location: Yokote City, Akita Prefecture)

Photographed on September 1, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I made a big move from Yokohama to Kawagoe, and my energy ran out before sunset, so I left early.

Taken on September 1, 2026. These are the matchmaking wind chimes from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The matchmaking wind chimes have ended.

Dakigaeri Gorge near Lake Tazawa in Akita. This is a famous spot for autumn leaves in Akita, where the beautifully lit streams create a stunning scene. Nearby, you can find the base of Gekidan Warabi-za, a theater company that continues to perform 600 shows a year based on Tohoku's folk songs and history. This theater depicts the strength of people and the beauty of life, harmonizing gently with the tranquil landscape. How about visiting Akita this autumn?

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, September 12th, the "Beet Museum Festa Sweets Fair 2026" will be held 😊 The Beet Museum will be open for free, and there will be a guided tour of the museum with the director 🎵 Additionally, those who find all the hidden "Nitten Logo" at the venue will receive original merchandise as a gift 🎁🎁 Moreover, we will have special sales of beet oligosaccharides and beet sugar, as well as sweets and bread made with beet sugar 🎵 Furthermore, there will be a trolley ride experience, a children's festival, and a variety of programs including performances by the Obihiro Kita High School Brass Band, street performances by twin performers, and a show featuring the popular Jibasan Thunder Hero for kids 😍 This is a great opportunity to experience the charm of sugar up close‼ We look forward to seeing you all 🤗 https://beet-museum.jimdoweb.com//

[GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training: Learning International Standards for Sustainable Tourism] 'GSTC Certified Training in Teshikagacho' By participating in the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP), you can learn the knowledge and methods necessary for practicing and improving sustainability in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC standards, which are the global benchmarks for sustainable travel and tourism, and introduces best practices in businesses and communities. Upon completing the three-day training, a certificate of completion will be issued by GSTC. (This certificate will only be issued to those who attend the entire three-day training.) Those who obtain the certificate are eligible to take the STTP exam. If you pass the exam, you will receive the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism issued by GSTC. About the Certificate and Qualifications - A certificate of completion will be issued by GSTC upon finishing the three-day training - After completion, you will be eligible to take the STTP exam - Passing the exam allows you to obtain the "GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism" "Sustainable Tourism Training: Learning International Standards for Sustainable Tourism" GSTC Certified Training in Teshikagacho Dates: October 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026 (3 days) Each day starts at 9:00 AM *The first and second days will be classroom sessions, while the third day will involve fieldwork and reflection Target Audience: Those interested in sustainable tourism community development, management, product creation, etc., who can participate in the training for all three days Location: Kushiro-Ken Mashu Kanko Bunka Center, Audiovisual Room 3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikagacho, 015-482-1811 Participation Fee: Free Capacity: 25 people

Enjoy a morning moment on the top floor of the hotel. We have gathered popular items from our breakfast buffet 🍽 Starting with a seafood bowl that you can customize with your favorite toppings, choose from Japanese and Western dishes according to your mood of the day. While overlooking the city of Kushiro and the Pacific Ocean, enjoy the beginning of your travel day. *Breakfast is exclusive to our guests. Follow us to check the latest information about 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel! ✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Enjoy the blessings of the sea and land in a special course. At Kussharo Prince Hotel, we offer three types of Western course meals that you can choose according to your mood and preferences. Savor each carefully prepared dish during a leisurely dinner time. Perfect for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or as a treat for yourself. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones during these special moments. ◆Limited menu available from September to November. Reservations required. Please note that the menu may change based on the availability of rare ingredients. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. For details and reservations for the Western course dinner, please visit our official website through the link in our profile. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

We will hold the "2026 3rd BBfarm Harvest Festival" on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM! In addition to a lecture by our advisor, Takeo Koizumi, we have prepared various event stages. There will also be a food truck from BB SHEEP COFFEE and kamameshi from the Fermentation Mask Workshop! We look forward to welcoming everyone to our farm. "2026 3rd BBfarm Harvest Festival" Saturday, September 12th, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location: In front of Kawayu Onsen Station at BB Farm

On Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, the "Ofune Matsuri" will be held at Hotaka Shrine, evoking the romance of ancient times. The Ofune Matsuri is a grand festival where five boats, decorated with Hotaka dolls, parade through the city amidst the sounds of flutes and drums, gathering at Hotaka Shrine for a sacred ritual. The tourism association will offer a viewing tour to fully enjoy this magnificent festival. Next to the shrine, the event "Azumino Terrace" will also take place, featuring food trucks and craft shops. It's an event where you can eat, shop, see, and play. This time, it's an event that encourages thinking about "the future of Azumino"! We have prepared five special benefits for this occasion! 1. A special viewing area close to the climax scene where the two adult boats collide! 2. Includes a 1,000 yen ticket usable at the "Azumino Terrace" event with food trucks and craft shops! 3. A delightful limited edition "Ofune Matsuri" goshuin (temple seal) on half paper! 4. Entry ticket to the Ofune Kaikan, where you can learn all about the Ofune Matsuri! 5. Boost your fortune from the powerful spot of Hotaka Shrine! For more details, visit the official website. https://reserve.489ban.net/client/azumino-e-tabi/0/detail/1128736...

The golden rice fields and blooming buckwheat fields of Azumino... A wonderful landscape spreads out! Although the lingering summer heat seems to continue, the mornings and evenings have become noticeably cooler in Azumino. 😄