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Taisho University, Shimoda City, and Shizuoka Bank Shimoda Branch partnered, and students from the Faculty of Expression at Taisho University produced video works＼(^o^)／ Under the unified theme “Another Town Story,” students freely created digital works using Shimoda’s town heritage as content. During the Izu Shirahama Jinja Shrine grand festival, they conducted four days of fieldwork from October 27 to 30, set in Izu Shirahama. Five groups produced five works, each with a distinct personality: some leaned toward a documentary style, others opened up cinematic worlds in short form, some drew you into tales of the gods, others featured bright interviews with visitors talking about Izu Shirahama, and one showcased razor-sharp dance that kept your eyes glued—each offered a unique worldview that kept us captivated until the end. Please be sure to watch all the works (^○^) https://www.shimoda-city.info/shirahama-project...

Photographed on November 24, 2025. This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) from Hara Florist.

Good morning ☀ #This morning in Tsukigase #Satoyama landscape #A village of flowers, greenery, and water #Autumn #I want to connect with people who love photography #Nara Prefecture #Nara City #Nara sightseeing

Photographed on November 22, 2025. These are the floral water displays at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

I drove to Fuji-Q Highland on a whim with my eldest son. That day, Mount Fuji peeked out from the clouds, and the colorful autumn leaves spreading across its foothills blew away my work stress and fatigue.

The plane bathed in the orange of the setting sun seemed to quietly celebrate the end of today. A brief moment of color unwound my heart.

November 22, 2025 The prefectural border between Noda City, Chiba Prefecture and Sakaimachi, Ibaraki Prefecture I photographed the sunset from the Tone River embankment on the Sakaimachi side, looking toward Kanseki-jō Castle 🏯. Behind the castle stood Mt. Fuji 🗻, and above it hung Yuzuki 🌕. I savored late autumn with the crimson sunset and moon-viewing.

Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami: A Scene from Taijin On November 15, 2025, Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. This one-day night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passion of local young people. Performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, the kagura dances are mirrored on the water, creating a magical scene of reflected autumn colors and ritual performance. Taijin is the final kagura dance, expressing gratitude for the safe completion of the offering performance. In the hushed venue, the sounds of drums and flutes resound pleasantly.

A Scene from Yakumobarai in the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami On November 15, 2025, the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu This one-night-only night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passionate efforts of local young people. Dances of the kagura are performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, creating a beautiful, otherworldly scene as the maple leaves and the kagura are reflected on the water.

Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally in Shimoda is now on! Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture keeps the winter season blooming with flower events. 1) Until December 14, Little Angel Festa 2025 is happening on Mt. Nesugata — yay! https://ropeway.co.jp// Please take the ShimodaRopeway from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the summit. ⇓ 2) From November 30 to January 4, the Aloe Flower Festival is held in Izu Shirahama — yay! https://www.izu-shirahama.jp/?p=4552... Bright red, cone-shaped aloe flowers bloom boldly against the backdrop of Shirahama Beach. ⇓ 3) From December 20 to January 31, the 60th Daffodil Festival takes place at scenic Tsumekizaki! https://www.shimoda-city.info/suisen... Enjoy the winter flowers that color Shimoda while taking part in the stamp rally (^○^). You can still collect stamps even outside each event period, so please visit Shimoda by January 31. After the Daffodil Festival ends, neighboring Minami-Izu Town and Kawazu Town will hold cherry blossom festivals! Izu overflows with flowers all year round! We warmly invite you to come and visit.

A packed winter of events! Introducing December's event lineup ✨ 1. Nagano Christmas Market 2025 The Nagano Christmas Market, which drew many visitors last year, returns this year! Traditional Christmas decorations and a market that evokes authentic German charm await you. Date: Friday, December 12 – Thursday, December 25 Hours: Weekdays: 15:00–20:00 Weekends: 11:00–20:00 Venue: Nagano Station East Exit Park *See the official website for details* 2. Togakushi Ski Resort Opens With a variety of runs, both beginners and advanced skiers can have fun. Enjoy a full program of events and a wide selection of slope-side dining for even more fun! Planned opening date: Saturday, December 13 Hours: 8:30–16:15 Venue: Togakushi Ski Resort *See the official website for details* 3. Zenkoji Omotesando Illumination Zenkoji Omotesando and the Nagano Station area will be magically lit with illuminations ✨ Period: Saturday, November 15 – Monday, February 23, 2026 Hours: 17:00–22:00 Area: Zenkoji Omotesando (Nagano Station Ekimae Crossing to Zenkoji Crossing) Christmas tree locations: Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit Station Square Seisen University Higashiguchi Campus Nagano Tokyu Department Store Front Plaza *Christmas trees will be on display until Thursday, December 25.* *See the official website for details* 4. 100th-Edition Commemoration: Zenkoji Binzuru Market This handmade market celebrates its 100th edition this December! A variety of food and craft stalls will gather, creating a market that makers, buyers, locals, and tourists alike can enjoy. An original commemorative novelty item is also planned. Dates: Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 Hours: 10:00–15:00 Venue: Shiroyama Park *See the official website for details* #Nagano City events #Nagano events #Event information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Photographed on November 26th The two Himalayan cherry trees in Aquatic Park are now in full bloom! Please enjoy the delicate flowers of these cherries blooming against the autumn leaves (the leaves of the Daikan-zakura). Aquatic Park, Section 1 Address / Atami City, Nagisacho area (near Aquatic Park First Parking Lot) About the Himalayan cherry https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/702...

This is Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture. The trolley train running through the autumn leaves created a nostalgic scene that was simply lovely. (୨୧❛ᴗ❛)📷✨🍁🚂

Around mid-autumn, during a casual walk when I popped in for a short visit, it was quietly and cutely in bloom. It's one of my favorite autumn flowers.✨

During an early morning walk, I saw something so beautiful and thought, "Wow—this is lovely," so I took a photo. Walking is the best.