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Photographed on January 11, Heisei 26. This is a quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. It includes a chicken and spinach quiche, salad, white vegetable potage, and homemade bread. Lunch is now by reservation only.

After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a cacao mousse latte and a ruby chocolate cake.

Hello 😃 This is the main building of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom. This time we present “A View You Haven’t Seen Yet!” ✨ Shosenkyo Gorge has a ropeway that rises to the summit, where a panoramic spectacle unfolds on clear days. What the view looks like… come and find out for yourself 😊 You’ll also find an owl sculpture somewhere and artwork made by affixing stones together 🎨 If you look closely at this artwork, you’ll see words written on each stone. It’s fun to stroll around searching for the sculptures and art 🔍 And Valentine’s Day is coming soon 🍫 Why not toast with wine with a close friend or partner once in a while 🥂 You might discover a wonderful wine that makes a perfect gift 🎁 It’s still a cold season, so please dress warmly when you visit 🧣❄️

Open only two days a week!? 😍 Three hidden gem bakeries in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture you’ll want to go out of your way to visit 🥐💞 Read the article here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5461... As a foodie in my 30s who loves sweets, I adore hunting for places that aren’t “ordinary.” In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there are hidden bakeries that operate as mobile vendors or only open on limited days. I actually visited them and will introduce them here! Be sure to check the Shobara Tourist Navi website’s “Editorial Report”!

I have been a traffic safety volunteer for nine years. During this season, I’m braving the cold as I do my best. On January 13th, the elementary school held a gathering to express their gratitude. These are the flowers I received.

Photographed on January 1, 2014. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s Ichinen Andai fortune slip. Available only during the New Year season.

Photographed on January 1, 2014. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Ichinen An-tai fortune slip. Available only during the New Year period.

A commemorative ema and goshuin designed by Kobukuro Kuroda-san of "Kugatsu Youka" have been created!✨ Heartwarming news has arrived from "Kugatsu Youka" in East Sakai!👀 ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ Kugatsu Youka in East Sakai has, with the cooperation of the local Hochigai Shrine, prepared special ema and goshuin. As it happens, there is a story from a mother who used to visit Hochigai Shrine when she moved from Harumidai to Makizukadai in third grade, and we once again felt how deeply the shrine is rooted in Sakai. When we consulted with Hochigai Shrine, who share this connection, they said, “We have long known that Kugatsu Youka has been working hard to enliven the streets of Sakai. We are happy to cooperate.” With those warm words, this initiative became a reality. Visitors may write their wishes on the ema and dedicate them on the ema racks set up at Hochigai Shrine and at three locations within the Sakai Higashi Shopping Street. Please come by and receive these special ema and goshuin along with your heartfelt wishes. Details will be announced at Kugatsu Youka’s counter (@kugatsu.youka) and on their social media. Look forward to it. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～

The time has finally come!! Tsukigase’s major event that draws about 200,000 visitors over roughly three weeks!! The Tsukigase Plum Grove Plum Festival!! Tsukigase Plum Grove was designated as Japan’s first nationally recognized Place of Scenic Beauty!! We look forward to welcoming many visitors again this year!!

Today I attended the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the shrine precincts around 7:30 a.m.

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is Chabudai-san’s morning. It has changed to carrot potage. 🥕 Hon-Kawagoe PePe closed yesterday. We are busy with the closing work now, and once things settle down, it’s likely to feel lonely. 🥹

✨The first wedding consultation event of the New Year!✨ Start the year by planning your ideal wedding together. On the day, enjoy plenty of free experiences, including a couple photo shoot📸, personal color analysis🎨, body type and face type assessments✨, and a nail tip trial💅. You’ll find lots of tips to help shape your wedding vision. Please feel free to join us💍 We warmly look forward to your visit. Advance reservations are required. Event date and times Sunday, January 18, 2026 ① 10:00 A.M. ② 11:30 A.M. ③ 1:00 P.M. ④ 2:30 P.M.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026 and Thursday, January 15, 2026, we will hold an Iwanai Onsen PR event on the 2nd floor Center Plaza of New Chitose Airport. Experience onsen with a hand bath ♨ Taste craft beer from Iwanai-cho 🍺 Information about the onsen and town tour “DISCOVER IWANAI”, and a small gift for those who complete our survey♪ Iwanai Onsen sits right next to the Niseko area, a quiet port town onsen surrounded by sea and mountains ♨ Its waters are nationally praised for beautifying the skin. Rather than a bustling tourist spot, it is a place for those who want to spend quiet, unhurried time with the onsen. Meet us at the airport, and next, meet the town in person. Whether you live nearby or are between connections, please drop by casually!!! Local specialty products will also be on sale at the event booth. Take this opportunity to learn about Iwanai-cho!!

“2026 Rookie Kama-sta☆Unveiling Event” at Kama-sta! A presentation for the newly signed players will take place at Fighters Kamagaya Stadium! ⚾ Date and time: Sunday, January 18, 2:00 PM (doors open: 1:30 PM, scheduled) ⚾ Venue: Fighters Kamagaya Stadium indoor practice field On the day, we will accept notification of moving into Kamagaya City and hold a talk show, among other events ✨ At the city PR booth, ticket holders for the unveiling event (first 75 people per session: ①11:00 ②12:00) can enter a free lottery to win Kamagaya Furusato Products! Celebrate the rookies’ new start and join us in cheering from Kama-sta📣 Commerce and Tourism Division Fighters Farm Partnership Promotion Office https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/sports/Fightersrenkei/ohiromekai2026.html...