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The black cat has come to play. It is playing with a cat teaser.🐈‍⬛

Taken on May 1, 26. After the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store. Thank you for drawing the cat illustration. It's an oat milk latte and chocolate babka. I'll do my best for the cat treats.🐈🐈‍⬛

【Information about Shibazakura Takinoue Park on May 3】Good morning! This is the Takinoue Town Tourism Association. The sun is shining on the park this morning, showcasing beautiful scenery. The maximum temperature is expected to be 10°C, so it would be good to have something to wear. The blooming status is at about 40-50%. From May 3 to 5, there will be a tourism guide and park tour by the mayor of Takinoue Town, Naohiro Kiyohara, starting at 10:00 AM! Why not take this opportunity to walk around the park with the mayor? Additionally, new attractions such as the "Tenro Staircase" and "TAKINOUE Object" have been added, creating an even more photogenic landscape at Shibazakura Takinoue Park. We look forward to your visit! On the weekend of the 10th, a "Natural Light x Shibazakura" photo seminar will be held by a professional photographer. Even if you don’t have your own equipment, Nikon will provide professional gear for you to borrow, so feel free to join us. Children, including elementary and middle school students, are also welcome to participate. Families are encouraged to join! We look forward to seeing you all. ------------------------ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM) Admission Fees Adults (high school students and above) / 500 yen Group of 10 or more / 400 yen Children (elementary and middle school students) / 250 yen Group of 10 or more / 200 yen #Hokkaido #Okhotsk #Takinoue Town #Takinoue #Shibazakura #Shibazakura Takinoue Park #Photo Seminar #Nikon #Kusao Asano

Taken on May 1, 26. This is the year-round safe fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The deep green color is said to be Tokiwagi.

At the Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall, a mini-exhibition titled "Landscapes of Boso Painted by Hiroshige" is being held until June 21. It features 25 ukiyo-e landscape paintings of Boso by Utagawa Hiroshige, known for works like "The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." The exhibition includes pieces depicting Mount Nokogiri and Hota Coast, making it enjoyable for both locals and tourists. Hiroshige, who arrived at the Boso Peninsula by boat from Edo, left behind numerous landscapes of the region. These include Mt. Kano in Kimitsu City, Kanaya in Futtsu City, and Hota Coast in Kyonan Town. Highlights of the exhibition include ten photographs taken by the director, Hiroki Sasaoka, specifically for this event. He walked the same paths as Hiroshige and captured the same scenery to compare with Hiroshige's paintings. "I walked the ancient roads while looking at town histories. The same landscapes remain as before," says Director Sasaoka. Notably, the view of Mount Fuji seen across the sea of Utsubusa is striking. "Hiroshige competed with Hokusai by stating, 'I will paint Mount Fuji realistically, while Hokusai painted it as a design.' I hope you can see his determination," explains Director Sasaoka. Hiroshige's depiction of Mount Fuji features shadows, the atmosphere around the mountain tinged red, and a gradient in the sky, all captured with a sense of realism. Please come and see it! ◆Hishikawa Shisenobu Memorial Hall Opening Hours From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) Closed on Mondays (the following Tuesday if it falls on a holiday) New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3) Admission Fee General and university students: 500 yen (400 yen) Elementary, middle, and high school students: 400 yen (300 yen) *(Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more)* Access By train: 15-minute walk from JR Utsubusa Line Hota Station or Awa-Katsuyama Station By car: 5 minutes from Nokogiri Hota IC on the Futtsu-Kanaya Expressway, along National Route 127, inside the Kyonan Roadside Station.

It's amazing how just seeing this color the moment I leave the house in the morning makes me think, "Let's do our best today!" The power of plants is incredible 😊

Fishing at Akanko Lake and the Akan River has been opened since yesterday, May 1st! 🎣✨ Enjoy fishing at the sacred site of Akanko Lake!♪ Check out the fishing regulations and various services here: https://www.koudai-akan.com/fishingland.html...

💡Information about the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The award-winning works of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest are currently on display at Tancho Kushiro Airport! We invite you to come and enjoy them together📸✨ Period: May 1, 2026 - May 30 Location: Tancho Kushiro Airport

From May 1st to October 31st, the Cycling Stamp Rally will kick off! In the Mashu and Kussharo area, the best cycling season has arrived, filled with clear air and beautiful greenery! Why not collect stamps while enjoying the magnificent nature in Japan's largest caldera? This year, the "Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally" will be held again. There will be 24 stamp points throughout Teshikaga, and the event will run for about six months from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026. In addition to the stunning Lake Mashu and Mt. Atosanupuri (Mt. Io), there are also breathtaking mountain passes! Whether you prefer a leisurely ride or a fast-paced adventure, enjoy cycling at your own pace. For more details, please check out Teshikaga Navi! 🚲✨

In 2026, rental bicycles will be launched in Teshikagacho! Starting May 1, 2026, rental bicycles will be available at three facilities within Teshikagacho. Enjoy the scenery that can only be seen by bike! Even if you can't drive, you can easily move from your accommodation to nearby tourist spots! These bicycles can be used in various situations. Reservations and payments can be made through the booking site. Convenient and easy! Please use them according to your travel plans.

🌸 The cherry blossoms are in full bloom! 🌸 The image shows the cherry blossoms at "Idemitsu Culture Park" in the city center. The blooming of cherry blossoms in Tomakomai tends to be later compared to Sapporo, often blooming in mid-May, but it seems to be getting earlier each year. 🌸 Could this be due to climate change? (Image provided by Tomakomai City Museum)

Taken on May 1, 2014. This is a moegi-colored fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is said to be available for a limited time.

【Information about Shibazakura Takinoue Park on May 2】Good morning. This is the Takinoue Town Tourism Association. It has been raining lightly since morning, but it has calmed down a bit now. The maximum temperature will be 9°C, so it would be good to have something to wear over your clothes. From May 3 to May 5, from 10:00 AM, there will be a guided tour by the town mayor, Naohiro Kiyohara! Why not take this opportunity to walk around the park with the mayor? Additionally, new features such as the "Tenro Stairs" and "TAKINOUE Object" have been introduced, making Shibazakura Takinoue Park even more photogenic. We look forward to your visit. Today, May 2 (Saturday) and May 3 (Sunday), the "Takinoue Marche" will be held at Kaori no Sato Takinoue Michi-no-Eki for two days! There are many original menus that you can only enjoy here! There will also be a white motorcycle and a grass harvester, and this year, a high-altitude work vehicle will be available for a riding experience! Fun for both children and adults awaits. Enjoy the Golden Week in Takinoue! We look forward to seeing you. ------------------------ 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM) Admission Fee Adults (high school students and above) / 500 yen Group of 10 or more / 400 yen Children (elementary and junior high school students) / 250 yen Group of 10 or more / 200 yen #Hokkaido #Okhotsk #Takinoue Town #Takinoue #Shibazakura #Shibazakura Takinoue Park

Taken on May 1, 26. I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Until the evening of May 6, a thousand carp will be displayed at the gokoku shrine. The hanging carp decorations were offered with hopes for the healthy growth and peace of children.

From the summit of a small mountain called Uomidake in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, you can see a landscape that feels like a foreign land. Since there are not many tourists, you can take your time.