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A sacred sanctuary in Yatsugatake, Japan A holy place where unconditional love spreads 【May 3rd, Yamanashi Prefecture Yatsugatake♪ Maria Trinity The Church Bazaar Announcement🌈】 During Golden Week, why not spend a relaxing time at a church surrounded by the great nature of Yatsugatake? A special bazaar held only twice a year 🌈 Hokkaido Potato Chips 🌈 Hokkaido Beet Sweets 🌈 Goods created from prayers 🌈 Head Massage 🌈 Body Healing 🌈 Fortune Telling 🌈 Sacred Water from the Owl Tree 🌈 HazamaBurger that crosses boundaries 🌈 Chewy Sweets Many shops will be lined up✨❣️ This place, known as a power spot, will be OPEN only on this day✨ Additionally, the venue is equipped with "childcare by certified caregivers" and "nursing spaces," so those with small children can visit with peace of mind. You can also interact with sheep Marie and Isaac✨🐏 •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ ◾︎ Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 From 10:00 AM to around 5:00 PM (held rain or shine) ◾︎ Location: 6621-1 Nishide, Ooizumimachi, Hokuto City ◾︎ Admission: Free🆓 ◾︎ Facilities: 🅿️ Parking available, ♿️ Barrier-free restrooms, 🍼 Nursing space available •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ We look forward to seeing you on the day✨

With the start of the new fiscal year, let me introduce how we at the tourism association provide information!

A sacred sanctuary in Yatsugatake, Japan A holy place where unconditional love spreads 【May 3rd Announcement for Maria Trinity The Church Bazaar in Yamanashi Prefecture, Yatsugatake♪🌈】 During Golden Week, why not spend a relaxing time at a church surrounded by the great nature of Yatsugatake? A special bazaar held only twice a year 🌈 Hokkaido Potato Chips 🌈 Hokkaido Beet Sweets 🌈 Goods created from prayers 🌈 Head Massage 🌈 Body Healing 🌈 Fortune Telling 🌈 Sacred Water from the Owl Tree 🌈 Hazama Burger that crosses boundaries 🌈 Chewy Sweets Many shops will be lined up✨❣️ The venue will also have "Outdoor Childcare with Nursery Staff" and "Nursing Space," so parents with small children can come with peace of mind. You can also interact with Mary the Sheep and Isaac✨🐏 •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ ◾︎ Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 From 10:00 AM to around 5:00 PM (Rain or shine) ◾︎ Location: 6621-1 Nishiide, Ooizumimachi, Hokuto City ◾︎ Admission: Free🆓 ◾︎ Facilities: 🅿️ Parking available, ♿️ Barrier-free restrooms, 🍼 Nursing space available •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ We look forward to seeing you on the day✨

Notice of Cruise Ship Arrival🚢 The cruise ship "Westerdam" is coming to Kushiro! Passengers will disembark and enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro. We hope that all citizens will warmly welcome them with a friendly atmosphere😊 As the ship departs, there will be a drum performance by "Kotobuki Kodomo Ezo Taiko" to send them off👋 We look forward to everyone's participation✨ *Parking available for general visitors Date: Tuesday, April 28, Year R8 Arrival: 8:00 AM Departure: 5:00 PM Location: Kushiro Port West No.4 Pier East Side Seawall Local product stalls open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Send-off around 4:30 PM #Cruise Ship #Westerdam

Taken on April 22, 2014. I visited Akasaka Hikawa Shrine. I was having a pre-shoot.

Photographed on April 22, 2014. Near the chozuya at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, azaleas were in bloom. Upon closer inspection, a bee was coming to sip nectar.

"The Illusion of the Boundary" Along the coast, amidst the windbreak forest of pines, a sudden appearance of a glowing pink cluster caught my eye. It looked more like an illusion than beautiful. What kind of flower is it? As I approached slowly, I realized it was not flowers, but a mass of Akamegashiwa leaves. This mysterious scene is etched in my memory.

Life blooming on a green branch. A slender green life stretches from the tip of a broken branch. The roots may leave the earth, and the trunk may lie flat, but the cherry blossoms simply bloom. Quietly, strongly. They give their all to bloom in the 'last spring'.

"Spring's Afterglow" Bathed in the lingering warmth of the setting sun, pink petals that have descended onto the grass shimmer beautifully, though fleetingly. The flare of the afterglow filtering through the lens adds an even more fantastical touch to the scene. In that place where the wind has ceased and silence has arrived, the spring's memory quietly bids farewell to this day.

"Sakura no Se" As spring passes by, it quietly accumulates in the cracks of ancient trees. It resembles the "shallows" created by petals that hurriedly fall. A delicate pink innocence snuggles against the tightly closed darkness. Staying here is also a story in itself. In a place where no one sees its beauty, time quietly watches over.

"Light of the Abyss" The light of late spring embraced by the deep green of ginkgo trees. Captured with an old lens, this light signifies a quiet transition of the seasons.

"Prelude to Departure" The season when dandelions take flight. I waited patiently to capture that moment as they soared on the wind.

The Silence of the Wind West Park, Fukuoka. Water collected at the drinking spot near the summit from the rain that had fallen until this morning. When I peered in, beautiful cherry blossom petals floated on the surface, and in the background, the tree that once bloomed those petals was reflected. I waited for a moment when the strong wind at the summit stopped to press the shutter.

Today I love to recommend a place in Tokyo which is Yushima Tenjin Shrine. Spring in Japan isn't just about enjoying the cherry blossoms, spring begins with the beautiful fragrance of plum blossoms, and you can witness the ume matsuri, or plum festival at Yushima Tenjin Shrine. It is near the Ueno park area and this festival usually held in 1st week of March. Ume lasts much longer than sakura, so its beauty can be enjoyed for a long time. Around 300 plum blossom trees are spread over the temple premises which are visited by many visitors every day. Besides, during this festival, various cultural events are held on the temple ground during the holidays.

日本・八ヶ岳にある聖なる聖域 無条件の愛が広がっていく聖なる場所 【5月3日は山梨県八ヶ岳♪Maria Trinity The Church Bazaarのご案内🌈】 GWのひととき、八ヶ岳の大自然に囲まれた教会で、のんびりとした時間を過ごされませんか？ １年に２回だけ開かれる特別なバザー 🌈北海道ポテチ 🌈北海道ビーツスイーツ 🌈祈りから創り出されたグッズ 🌈ヘッドマッサージ 🌈ボディヒーリング 🌈占い鑑定 🌈フクロウの木のご神水 🌈境界を越えるHazamaBurger 🌈もちもちスイーツ 多数のお店が並びます✨❣️ また会場には「保育士常駐の青空託児」や「授乳スペース」を完備していますので小さなお子様連れの方も安心してお越しください。 ひつじのマリーちゃんとイサクくんとも触れ合えます✨🐏 •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ ◾︎日時：2026年5月3日(日) 10:00〜17:00頃（雨天決行） ◾︎場所：北杜市大泉町西井出6621-1 ◾︎入場料:無料🆓 ◾︎ 設備：🅿️駐車場あり、♿️バリアフリートイレ完備、🍼授乳スペースあり •*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆*･ﾟ•*¨*•.¸¸☆ 当日お会いできること、楽しみにしております✨