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Autumn Scenery in Kyoto and Katsurazaka The avenue lined with Sweetgum trees is reaching its peak. 🍁 The tree-lined path along the slope creates a picturesque landscape, with trees adorned in red, orange, and yellow, resembling a painting. ✨ The vibrant autumn leaves contrast beautifully against the clear blue sky, evoking the deepening of fall. 🍂 The undulating slope and curves are lined with Sweetgum trees, while the vivid foliage on both sides of the road creates a rich autumn scenery. The trees painted in red are complemented by the yellow ones, offering a stunning gradient unique to this season. ✨ I was able to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery of Kyoto that can only be experienced at this time of year. (˶ᐢᗜᐢ˶)📷🍁✨✨✨

Photographed on October 17, 2014. This is the evening of the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. The floats from Minamitoorimachi and Nasori dance.

Umeda Christmas Illumination Grand Front Osaka GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2026 Exhibition period: November 4 (Wednesday) to December 25 (Friday) Lighting show on weekdays from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Last performance at 11:45 PM), held every hour at 00, 15, 30, and 45 minutes past the hour Special event themed around Disney stories: "Disney Gift of Story" Held in Osaka from November 4 (Wednesday) until December 25 (Friday) Featuring a variety of content to brighten the Christmas season at Grand Front Osaka and Grand Green Osaka Special decorations featuring Mickey & Friends, "Frozen," "Toy Story," and the special celebration of the 100th anniversary of the original work "Winnie the Pooh" will be on display.

As it gets colder, I long for "nabe-yaki udon." It warms my chilled body and brings me happiness, but I end up burning my mouth every time.

A special event to celebrate winter 2026, "Happy Party REIHOKU 2026 Xmas Market @ Shiki Community Center" will be held! On that day, there will be a free screening of Christmas movies, hands-on workshops for both children and adults, stalls offering delicious food and drinks, and warming activities, making for a packed schedule of content. We invite you to come along with your family and friends! 【Event Overview】 Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 16:00 to 21:00 Location: Shiki Community Center (444-1 Shiki, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 【Main Event Details 🎬】 ◯ Christmas Movie Screening (Admission Free) ・Film: "Guardians: The Legendary Heroes" ・Time: Ticket distribution from 17:00 Screening starts at 18:00 (Duration: approximately 97 minutes) ・Capacity: First 100 attendees 【🍲 Complimentary Offering (Limited Quantity, Free)】 Content: Clam chowder made with Reihoku specialty, red fan clams Start of service: From 18:00 (First 50 attendees) Provided by: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. 【📸 Christmas Costume Photo Campaign】 Post a Christmas costume photo on social media with the designated hashtag announced on the day to receive a "popcorn" gift (limited quantity). 【Workshops and Experience Programs】 ・Christmas Wreath Making (Hosted by: Misora Florist) Participation Fee: 1,500 yen or 3,000 yen courses (Capacity: 20 for each course) ・Christmas Candle Making (Hosted by: le.chainon) Participation Fee: 2,000 yen ・Tarot Card Reading (Hosted by: Motoshima Tarots) Fee: 500 yen 【Stall Information 🍔】 ◯ FOOD & DRINK (Dining) ・Cafe RAIN: X'mas CAFE Menu ・Mellows: Spice Curry ・Russian Confectionery: Stollen, Chocolate Salami ・Fukuda Orchard: Chicken Tomato Stew, Hot Wine ・Paradise: Tortilla, Shaka Potato ・Cafe 556: Baked Goods, Soft Drinks ・Yama Cafe Batten: Christmas Chicken 💅 【CROSS LINK (Beauty & Relaxation)】 ・Miyu Total Beauty Salon: Hand Care, X'mas Nail Chip Sales ・Yura: Warmth Activities, Ear Acupressure ・La Mer: Fascia Reset Head Spa ・Hidamari: Thai Traditional Massage 【Organizer, Co-Organizer, Support, and Sponsors】 Organizer: Amakusa CHICHI Club Co-Organizer: Reihoku Town Board of Education / Reihoku Town Children's Liaison Council Support: Reihoku Town / Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association / TEAM Reihoku / CROSS LINK Sponsors: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. / Smile Pocket

Akamizu Falls | Autumn Illumination In the darkness, only the white waterfall seemed to emerge. Akamizu Falls, located deep in Umegashima, Shizuoka City. I captured it during the autumn illumination. The illumination is available until Saturday, November 14th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the "6th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Ceremony" will be held at the Nagoya Castle Ruins, featuring a booth from the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association! The event will include a variety of programs where you can enjoy history and culture, such as cross-talk about Nagoya Castle, Noh performances, a family crest sticker rally, and the Nagoya Castle Marche. At our booth in the Nagoya Castle Marche, we will sell products made from the local delicacies of Tomioka Castle and Reihokumachi. Join us for a special day filled with historical romance at the Nagoya Castle Ruins. We sincerely look forward to your visit! 【Event Overview】 Date and Time: Sunday, November 22, 2026, 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM Venue: Nagoya Castle Ruins and more Admission: Free (some content may have fees) For more event details, please visit the special website.

Taken on October 17, 26. This is the evening of the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. It features the float of Iemitsu from Shintomi-cho, 1-chome.

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, washoku (traditional Japanese food) is often mentioned, but ramen and curry are also national dishes, right? Ramen is extremely popular among foreign tourists as well. Recently, due to rising prices, it's not uncommon to find ramen costing over 1,000 yen. Some shops even offer toppings like egg and char siu. The soy sauce ramen I had the other day was well topped and cost 820 yen. I probably haven't seen a price increase in the last two years, which naturally makes you want to support these places.

Photographed on October 17, 2026. This is the evening festival of the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. The floats from Saiwai-cho and Kogitsunemaru.

This building was constructed in the second year of the Shōwa era. 🕌 Currently, it is used for pre-wedding photos, cosplay shoots, and as a filming location for movies and dramas. 📸 The special room features the chair that Emperor Shōwa sat in. 🪑 Please make a reservation for a tour by phone in advance. 📞 Additionally, there is no parking available, so please use a nearby coin parking facility. 🚗³₃ (Also, since streetcars run, it might be interesting to travel from Toyohashi Station by streetcar. The fare is a flat rate: Adults: 200, Children: 100, and it is about a 20-minute walk from Toyohashi Station.)

On the night of November 8, when the temperature dropped to -4°C at Lake Akan Onsen, I was able to feel the warmth of the torches precisely because it was cold. 😊 We will have another event this weekend, so please be sure to sign up. • Schedule 14th (Saturday), 15th (Sunday) • Time Schedule 20:00: Gather and check in at the front of Akan Lake Marimukan With torches in hand, head to Ainu Kotan (disband at the site) • Application hok_night@tobutoptours.co.jp (until 18:00 on the day of the event) *Registration will close once full. *The event may be canceled due to inclement weather.

[October in Teshikaga] #Teshikaga #Teshikaga #Teshikaga #Kawayu Onsen

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for November📣 Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in November! This month, instead of the usual Reihokumachi Tourist Information Center, we will be holding the event at the "Reihoku Power Station Open Day"! Additionally, this month it will be on Saturday the 14th, and we plan to extend the opening hours. We hope to see you there!🍁 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale. We also plan to have a mandarin orange packing event! We look forward to welcoming everyone😊 Don’t forget to bring your own bags🛍✨ 【Items for Sale】 ・Ichimonji ・Side Dishes (various) ・Cauliflower ・Cabbage ・Rice🌾 ・Sweet Potatoes🍠 ・Sunny Lettuce ・Chiffon Cake ・Zucchini ・Late Rice (5kg)🌾 ・Mandarin Orange Packing 🍊 ・Water Greens ・Lettuce ・Lemon🍋 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】November 14th (Saturday) from 10 AM to 3 PM 【Location】Booth at the Reihoku Power Station Open Day *Reihoku Power Station (1091-6, Reiyō, Toshikara, Reihokumachi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa District)

Taken on October 17, 2014. This is the evening festival of the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. These are the floats from Renjakuchou and Ōta Dōkan.