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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
12 hours ago
[Activity Report] We held a rice planting monitoring tour at the Sky Terraced Rice Fields in Reihoku on April 19th.🧑‍🌾 Hello everyone, this is the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association. On Sunday, April 19th, we conducted the "Reihoku Sky Terraced Rice Fields Rice Planting Monitoring Tour." Although it was a light rain on the day, working in the fog-shrouded, magical rice terraces provided a deep and tranquil experience, different from sunny days. ■Experience the abundant "daily life of farmers" During this tour, participants not only planted rice but also harvested fresh asparagus and experienced shiitake mushroom inoculation. 🌾Rice Planting: Enjoying the feel of the cold mud, step by step. Planting seedlings in the fog allowed for a pleasant concentration. Asparagus Harvest: Picking the fresh asparagus on-site. The joy of harvesting blew away the fatigue of work. 🍄‍🟫Shiitake Inoculation: The sound of tapping on the wood echoed in the rainy rice terraces. We also experienced this long-lasting job while thinking about the harvest. ■Lunch time accompanied by the "sound of rain" We enjoyed our lunch under the roof, with the sound of rain as our background music. We will take the feedback from this monitoring tour to gradually implement various experience menus. Thank you very much to everyone who participated, especially in the rain!
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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
Mar. 31, 2026
Mud play at the “Sky Terraced Rice Fields” with ocean views! 🌿🌊

Join us on Sunday, April 19th for a one-day Rice-Planting Trial Tour—participants wanted! ✨

This special event aims to develop a future hands-on experience program.
After planting in this stunning location, everyone will enjoy a delicious lunch together! 🍚🥢

Children and adults alike—come ready to get muddy and have fun 😊

📍 Location: 3315 Shiki, Reihoku (We will send directions to the exact experience site to those who register)
⏰ Time: 10:00–12:00
💰 Fee: 1,000 yen (includes insurance and lunch)

Sign up via the link in our profile (Tourism Association website) or the QR code on the flyer! 📲
  • Agriculture
  • Experiences
  • Events
  • Nature
  • Bucketlist
  • Instagrammable
  • Photography
  • Reihoku
  • Sightseeing
  • Travel
  • ...and 10 others
Kamagaya, Chiba
15 hours ago
The 18th Spring Baki Horse Festival "Tokkome Yosai – Rakugo and Skit" ――― A Rakugo performance by the Kan'entei Ichimon will be held in the area associated with the famous "Kongen-tei Basho"! Enjoy a variety of Rakugo performances and the unique atmosphere of a live performance that you can't experience anywhere else. This year is the Year of the Horse! There will be a special lottery to commemorate the Year of the Horse 🐎 We hope to see you there! ✨ 【Date】Saturday, May 9th 【Time】Doors open: 1:00 PM, Performance starts: 1:30 PM 【Venue】Kirari Kamagaya Civic Center Kirari Hall 1-1-3 Tomioka, Kamagaya City, 3rd Floor Shopping Plaza Kamagaya 3-minute walk from Hatsutomi Station on the Keisei Matsudo Line (Public transportation recommended) 【Capacity】500 people (all seats reserved) *Admission for preschool children is not allowed. *Preschool children can enter only in the parent-child seating area (first 8 seats, reservation required) 【Application】Kamagaya City Cultural and Sports Division (phone, in-person, application form) By 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 7th 【Fees】Advance tickets: 2,000 yen, On-the-day tickets: 2,500 yen (No on-the-day tickets will be sold if advance tickets are sold out) 1,000 yen for junior high school students and under (same price for advance and on-the-day tickets) Please check the city’s homepage for more details! 【Cultural and Sports Division】 https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/smph/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/kunishiseki/harunomakiuma/18harumaki.html...
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第18回(令和8年度)春の牧ウマまつり|鎌ケ谷市
  • Chiba Prefecture
  • Kamagaya
  • Events
  • Sightseeing
  • Rakugo
  • year of the horse
Tom J
16 hours ago
Travelling through Japan, Onsen are one of the major destinations for quiet rural getaways. Many towns have grown up entirely around their onsen, which are famed for health benefits as well as the rest and relaxation they provide. But going into an onsen is an involved process: There is etiquette to follow, many onsen have policies against tattoos, and of course, at the very least, you have to change out of your clothing and pay to go in. But virtually none of the above applies to the humble foot bath. "Ashiyu" in Japanese, these mini-onsen for your feet can be found around the country in many onsen towns, and are often free and available for public use. It is a testament to Japan's excellent public order that these baths, available for free to everyone, are clean and well maintained. It couldn't be much simpler to use the bath. Take off your shoes and socks, roll up your sleeves if needed, and there you go! Just soaking your feet can be a surprisingly relaxing experience, and you couldn't ask for a lower barrier to entry. As a courtesy to others, practice common sense if your feet are muddy or dirty, but otherwise you can't go wrong. Generally there are no towels available, so it is good to have your own, especially if you are visiting in winter.
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  • Footbath
Ehime Saijo tourism and local products association
Apr. 20, 2026
Would you like to enjoy a walk where you can experience Saijō’s unique spring water culture, known as "Uchinuki," during a peaceful season? We recommend a 2.4 km walking course along the Aquatopia water system (a waterside-friendly area), stretching from Kanon Water to the Saijō Domain Jinya Ruins. From mid-April to early May, you can enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery: wisteria blossoms at Teishō-ji Temple (Kannon Hall) near the starting point, and vibrant azaleas in the moat-side area at the endpoint, creating a beautiful harmony of flowing water and seasonal flowers. Along the way, you will find many attractive stops, including Uchinuki spring water tasting spots, cafés, sweet shops, and local farmers’ markets—perfect for a relaxing and leisurely experience. In the historic moat-side area around the Ōtemon Gate from the Edo period, a beautiful streetscape unfolds where waterside scenery blends with outstanding examples of modernist architecture, such as the local museum, folk craft museum, and a church. This unique landscape showcases the harmony of history, architecture, and pure spring water—an essential part of Saijō’s charm. At the Saijō Tourist Information Center (open year-round, 9:00–18:00), visitors can obtain a Water Walking Map and information about bicycle rentals. It is recommended as a starting point for your exploration. Spot Information Teishō-ji Temple (Kannon Hall) 47 Kitagawa, Saijō, Ehime 793-0042, Japan Saijō Domain Jinya Ruins 234 Akeyashiki, Saijō, Ehime 793-0023, Japan Saijō Tourist Information Center 798-1 Ōmachi, Saijō, Ehime 793-0030, Japan Image List Image 1: Kanon Water Images 2–3: Wisteria at Teishō-ji Temple Images 4–7: Along the Aquatopia walking course Image 8: Ōtemon Gate Images 9–10: Folk Craft Museum / Local History Museum Images 11–12: Church Images 13–15: Area around the Jinya Ruins.
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  • Plants
  • Flowers
  • Wisteria trellis/Wisteria festival
  • Rhododendrons
  • Recommendation
  • Uchibore Springs
  • History
  • Sightseeing
  • 100 Famous Waters
  • Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center
  • ...and 2 others
Japanese Sword – Wakeido
Apr. 20, 2026
Introduction of Menuki from Wakeido Title: Nihiki Shirauo zu Menuki Signature: Kibatamei Masa Kage Certification: [N.B.T.H.K.] Hozon Tousougu Dimensions: Left: Height 52mm, Width 14mm Right: Height 51.5mm, Width 14mm Period: Last of Edo School: Toryusai School Explanation The Toryusai School was founded by Tanaka Kiyotoshi, who was born in the first year of the Bunka era and is known to have been related to Haruaki Hōgen. The Toryusai style, characterized by its cleverness, was completed by Kiyotoshi, who trained many disciples, including Jurō, Jumatsu, and Masakage. Masakage was one of them, known for his high skill, and this Menuki is finely crafted with great attention to detail.
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株式会社和敬堂
東龍斉派は田中清寿を祖とし、清寿は文化元年に生まれ、春明法眼と有縁であったことが知られている。東龍斉派という気の利いた作風を完成させ寿良、寿矩、寿景をはじめたくさんの弟子を養成した。 政景もその一人で技量が高く、この目貫も細部まで仕事が細かく出来が良い。
  • Japanese swords
  • Wakeido
  • sword
  • sword fittings
  • Nagaoka
  • Niigata Prefecture
Japanese Sword – Wakeido
Apr. 20, 2026
Introducing Kozuka from Wakedo Title: Mouko zu Kozuka Signature: Katsuryuken (Iwama Masayoshi) Certification: [N.B.T.H.K.] Hozon Tousougu Size: Length 97.5mm, Width 15mm Period: Late of Edo (AD1764 to 1837) School: Iwama school Description Iwami Masayoshi is the founder of the Iwama school. He was a disciple of Hamano Naosuke and was allowed to use the character 'Nao' at the age of twenty, taking the name Naoyasu. After training at the main house, he signed as Katsuryuken Masayoshi, and in his later years, he adopted the name Juboku in pursuit of the ideal techniques of Riju and Mizume Masazui. He excelled in high carving in the Seizui style, and his skills were praised as exceptional. This work is a kozuka depicting a fierce tiger, notable for its interesting composition. The tiger looks up at the sky with a vivid expression, and the high relief technique used in the background creates a three-dimensional representation of the fierce tiger, which is impressive.
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株式会社和敬堂
岩間政盧は岩間派の祖である。政盧は浜野直随の門人で二十歳で直の字を使うことを許され直安と名乗り、その後本家で修業し葛龍軒政盧と銘し、晩年は利寿と味墨政随に技量の高さを認められ寿墨とも名乗る。政随流の高彫を得意とし、その技量は優工と称される。  本作は猛虎の図の小柄だが、まず構図が面白い、空を見上げた虎が表情よく、四分一地を鋤下高堀で猛虎を立体的に表現し見事である。
  • Kozuka
  • Japanese swords
  • Wakeido
  • sword
  • sword fittings
  • Niigata Prefecture
  • Nagaoka
  • Traditional crafts
Ting-ting
Apr. 19, 2026
If you're looking for fresh and affordable seafood in Takamatsu, "Jakoya" is definitely the top choice. Although it’s tucked away inside "Michi-no-Eki Genpei-no-Sato Mure," just follow the line of people, and you won't miss it. The dining experience here is very casual; you simply choose your favorite dishes from the buffet. On that day, I selected braised stone bass caught in the Seto Inland Sea and a fried fish head as big as a basin. The sweet and salty flavor of the braised fish perfectly highlighted the freshness of the fish meat, while the fried fish head was crispy and rich in collagen, making every bite incredibly satisfying. Paired with a comforting bowl of squid rice and a bowl of miso soup, it was the most authentic local taste. What impressed me most was the incredible value for money. I ordered a variety of main dishes and side dishes without spending much, making it a high CP value meal. After the meal, I bought some local specialties at the nearby souvenir shop and took a stroll at "Fusazaki Park" to help digest. The sea breeze combined with the feeling of happiness in my stomach truly embodies what travel should be like.
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  • Kagawa Prefecture
  • Seto Inland Sea
Japanese Sword – Wakeido
Apr. 19, 2026
Introduction of the Fuchikashira from Wakeido Title: Botan shishi zu Fuchikashira Signature: Hidenaga (kao) Certification: [N.B.T.H.K.] Hozon Tousougu Dimensions: Fuchi - Height 38mm, Width 22.5mm, Thickness 13.4mm Head - Height 33.8mm, Width 13mm Period: Middle Edo Period School: Oomori School Description The Oomori School is a prestigious lineage alongside the Ishiguro-ha and Yanagawa-ha within the Okutani School, founded by Hidehisa, who trained under Yokoya Somin, and flourished under the second generation, Hidenaga. Hidehisa Omori, the eldest son of Hidehisa, initially took the name Hanjitsu and later assumed the name Shirobe. After passing away earlier than his father, the family estate was inherited by his younger brother, Fusami. Consequently, the number of his works is limited. This piece showcases the high skill of the Oomori School, featuring a high relief color painting of a peony lion on a red-copper fish scale ground in the Yokoya style.
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  • Japanese swords
  • Wakeido
  • sword
  • sword fittings
  • Niigata Prefecture
  • Fuchigashira
  • Nagaoka
  • Traditional crafts
Japanese Sword – Wakeido
Apr. 19, 2026
Introduction of Kozuka from Wakeido Title: Plum Tree and Small Bird Design Kozuka Signature: Okina Toshiyoshi sei Certification: N.B.T.H.K. Hozon Tousougu Size: Length 97.5mm Width 14.5mm Period: Last of Edo School: Tōryūsai school Description The Tōryūsai school traces its origins to Tanaka Kiyotoshi. Kiyotoshi was born in Aizu in the first year of the Bunka era and is said to have trained under the Aizu Masamune school in his youth. He honed his skills under the guidance of Kōno Shunmei Hōgen during his visit to the Tōhoku region, completing a clever style known as the Tōryūsai school. Many skilled disciples followed, including Toshiyoshi, who trained numerous students. Toshiyoshi was Kiyotoshi's foremost disciple and a refined successor of the Tōryūsai school. With high-level techniques, he popularized the Tōryūsai style during the late Edo period. This piece features a small bird and plum blossoms in a four-part design, with the trunk and branches of the plum tree having thick areas in high relief while becoming flat towards the end to create a sense of three-dimensionality. It embodies the essence of Tōryūsai and is quite charming.
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株式会社和敬堂
東龍斉派は田中清寿を祖とし、清寿は文化元年に会津で生まれ、青年時代は会津正阿弥の一門で修業していたといわれている。春明法眼が東北に訪れたのを期に彼に師事し腕を磨き、東龍斉派という気の利いた作風を完成させた。弟子にも有工が多く、寿良をはじめたくさんの弟子を養成した。  寿良は清寿の筆頭弟子で、洗練された東龍斎派の継承者ある。技術たかく、東龍斎派を幕末に流行させた。
  • Japanese swords
  • sword
  • sword fittings
  • Wakeido
  • art object
  • Kozuka

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