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The 52nd Kamagaya Citizen's Cultural Festival The 52nd Kamagaya Citizen's Cultural Festival will be held as a platform for citizens to showcase their cultural and artistic activities. With exhibition, presentation, and participation categories, the venue will be filled with the charm and passion of the community. We sincerely look forward to your visit. 【Date】From Saturday, October 3, 2023 to Sunday, November 8, 2023 【Venue】Kirari Kamagaya Civic Center and Kirari Hall, among others *Please note that the date and venue may vary depending on the content; for details, please refer to the Kamagaya City website https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/bunka/shiminbunkasai/index.html... Kamagaya City Website > Citizen's Cultural Festival #Chiba Prefecture #Kamagaya City #Japanese Culture #Tradition #Music #Dance #Arts 【Cultural and Sports Division】

The 52nd Kamagaya Citizen Festival is here! We are excited to host the 52nd "Kamagaya Citizen Festival"! Seven mounted warriors from the Sōma region of Fukushima Prefecture will be joining us!🐎 Additionally, Yosakoi dance, hula dance, and wadaiko (Japanese drums) will liven up the festival!✨ There will be many stalls at the free bazaar too! We invite you to come and join us!♪ 【Date】Saturday, October 10th, from 10 AM to 5 PM 【Venue】Around Kamagaya City Hall 【Access】7-minute walk from Shin-Kamagaya Station http://kamagayasiminmatsuri.com// Kamagaya Citizen Festival official website #Chiba Prefecture #Kamagaya City #Event #Citizen Festival #Sōma Nomaoi #Mounted Warriors #Yosakoi #Hula Dance #Wadaiko #Stage Events 【Citizen Activities Promotion Division】

The 7th Sauna Expo 2026 in Bungo-Ono ❚ Held on October 17th and 18th, 2026 The 7th Sauna Expo 2026 in Bungo-Ono will take place at Lodge Kiyokawa in Kiyokawamachi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. The venue will feature around 20 tent saunas, making it a two-day event where sauna enthusiasts gather from all over the country. In addition to saunas, there will be food stalls and music events, allowing for a relaxed experience throughout the day. On the day of the event, programs such as VIP Aufguss, stage performances, food markets, and group whisking will be held. Tickets will be available in various types, including one-day tickets, two-day passes, the Ichiban Sauna ticket that allows entry one hour before opening, and VIP one-day tickets with reserved time. As no additional tickets will be released, please check early if you are interested. A pre-festival without saunas will also be held on Friday, October 16th, featuring cuisine and live performances from Cafe Paramu. For sauna lovers, these two autumn days are not to be missed! 【Date】 October 17th (Saturday) and 18th (Sunday), 2026 *The pre-festival is on October 16th (Friday) 【Location】 Lodge Kiyokawa (158 Udaeda, Kiyokawamachi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Schedule】 8:00 AM Doors Open 9:00 AM Ichiban Sauna Starts (Ichiban Sauna ticket required) 10:00 AM VIP and General Saunas Start, All Programs Begin 5:00 PM End *For pre-festival timings, please inquire 【Fees】 One-day ticket: 7,500 yen Two-day pass: 13,500 yen Ichiban Sauna ticket (1 day): 8,500 yen VIP ticket (1 day): 16,000 yen Pre-festival ticket: 6,000 yen (no sauna) *Free for high school students and younger when accompanied by a guardian 【Access】 About 50 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC 【Parking】 Available (free) *Free shuttle service between the parking lot and venue ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

📢 Announcement of Program Broadcast 📢 A feature on Teshikagacho will be aired on STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting's "Dosanko WEEKEND"! The date is Saturday, October 3rd 👀✨ Last year, they provided a wonderful and broad introduction, so I have high hopes for this feature as well~ ☺️❣️ Please be sure to watch this weekend‼︎ ・ ・ ・ #Dosanko Weekend #Teshikagacho #Kawayu Onsen #Onsen #Teshikaga

The colors of the autumn leaves are deepening at Lake Akan (Captured on September 27🍁) The walnuts, mizunara trees, and katsura trees are shining brightly in the sunlight✨ Although I couldn't capture it well this time, wild animals like the Ezo deer and Eurasian red squirrels are moving among the colorful trees and leaves, giving glimpses of Akan's magnificent nature🦌 During the autumn foliage season, I will regularly update you on the progress of the autumn leaves at Lake Akan Onsen♪🍁 #Lake Akan #Autumn Foliage Spot #Yellow Leaves Spot #Takimi Bridge #Bokke Walking Trail #Akan Lake Inari Shrine #Akan-dake Shrine #Eurasian Red Squirrel #lake_akan #autumnleaf🍁 #squirrel

The colors of the autumn leaves and yellow leaves around Lake Akan have deepened. (Photographed on September 28 🍁) Today, we are enjoying the scenery from Takiguchi and Takimi Bridge at Lake Akan.✨ The view of the autumn and yellow leaves reflected in the flowing water and water mirror is also quite impressive. Additionally, there is currently a massive outbreak of ladybugs 🐞 around Lake Akan! That's just a part of autumn, but it’s quite a sight!💦 During the autumn foliage season, we will regularly update you on the progress of the autumn leaves at Lake Akan Onsen.♪🍁 #Lake Akan #Autumn Leaf Spots #Yellow Leaf Spots #Takimi Bridge #Bokke Walking Trail #Akan Lake Inari Shrine #Akan-dake Shrine #Ezo Squirrel #lake_akan #autumnleaf🍁 #squirrel

●Autumn Cycle & Trail Journey on the Senmō Main Line●Day Trip We offer two guided tours: a train and cycle plan that allows you to bring your bike on board without disassembling it, and a rail and trail plan that lets you experience the magnificent nature of Michihigashi.☺ Surrounded by the beautiful autumn scenery, why not enjoy cycling or hiking?🍁 For more details, please check the link on the profile page. 🚴Train & Cycle Plan https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/24436/... 🚶‍♂️Train & Trail Plan https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/24432/...

【Chuei Yoshikawa Acoustic Guitar Live】 On the night of September 20th an acoustic guitar live performance by Chuei Yoshikawa took place. The venue was Kobanko Banko, which just opened this year. The former Nishiokoppe branch of the Kitami Shinkin Bank is now fully utilized as a community hub for the villagers. Since I listened to last year's autumn live performance, I had been eagerly awaiting this year's live show by Yoshikawa. When the live performance began and I heard the sound of the acoustic guitar, my ears rejoiced, feeling the sound I had been longing for. Fingers strumming the guitar strings freely. Not only the guitar notes played like singing, but also the overlapping voice of Yoshikawa moved my heart. I was particularly drawn into the sounds expressing nature, like grasslands and the earth. The deep, low voice that seemed to shake the ground was truly wonderful. There was also a performance by a duo of villagers, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the time. The food prepared at the venue was delicious, making for a night that satisfied both my ears and my stomach immensely🌙 While listening to the album I purchased, I am looking forward to Yoshikawa's return to the village with anticipation for another year. #Nishiokoppe Village #Chuei Yoshikawa #Acoustic Guitar #Live #Kobanko Banko

Taken on September 28, 2014. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is adorned for the autumn visit of the love water ceremony.🍁

Photographed on September 26, 2014. This is the flower water at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

It's autumn, isn't it? Plants must know the change of seasons. The three-colored spider lilies have bloomed.

I took this photo at Mizumoto Park in Tokyo, and for me, it captures much more than just the beauty of autumn. As I walked among the towering metasequoia trees, I was completely drawn to the way the warm sunlight was passing through the forest. The trees were glowing in deep shades of red, orange, and gold, while the morning sun created beautiful, elongated shadows across the ground. I remember feeling a sense of calm as I stood there, surrounded by such incredible colors and silence. But what really caught my attention was that quiet seat beneath the trees. It looked so peaceful, almost as if it was inviting me to stop for a while and forget everything else. I imagined sitting there, feeling the cool autumn breeze, watching the sunlight slowly move between the trees, and simply enjoying the moment. I wanted to capture that feeling—not just the scenery. Sometimes a scene makes you stop before you even think about composition. You just feel something. That is what happened here. I waited for the sunlight to fall perfectly between the trees, revealing the seat and illuminating the autumn leaves around it. When I finally pressed the shutter, I felt that I had captured a small piece of the peacefulness I was experiencing at that moment. Looking at this photo now, I can still remember the feeling of standing there—the warmth of the sunlight, the quietness of the forest, and the overwhelming beauty of autumn at Mizumoto Park. This photograph is not only a picture of a beautiful place; it is a memory of a beautiful moment I was lucky enough to experience.

September 25, 2026 The Mid-Autumn Full Moon I could see it through the gaps in the clouds. I'm happy to have taken such a wonderful photo.

There are moments when a photographer simply forgets to press the shutter because the view in front of them feels too beautiful to capture. That was exactly how I felt during my visit to Mizumoto Park in Tokyo in autumn. I arrived early in the morning, just as the first rays of sunlight were beginning to touch the horizon. The entire park seemed to be waking up slowly, wrapped in a peaceful silence. Standing in front of the magnificent metasequoia forest, I was completely mesmerized. The tall trees, dressed in their warm autumn colors, stretched endlessly into the distance. Soft golden sunlight filtered gently through the branches, creating delicate patterns of light and shadow along the path. The misty morning atmosphere added an almost dreamlike quality to the scene, making the forest feel less like a place in Tokyo and more like a magical landscape from another world. As a photographer, these are the moments I live for—the moments when nature, light, color, and silence come together perfectly. Every direction I looked felt like a photograph waiting to be captured. The golden leaves glowing under the morning sun, the towering metasequoias disappearing into the distance, and the soft, tranquil atmosphere created a truly mystical view. I stood there for a while, simply taking it all in. No rush, no noise—just me, my camera, and the breathtaking beauty of an autumn morning. My trip to Mizumoto Park became much more than just another visit to a beautiful place. It became a beautiful memory, captured not only through my camera lens but also in my heart.

Rich in iron, Kinsen-no-Yu✨ Relax and unwind in the Kussharo Onsen, which springs from about 1,000 meters underground. Enjoy a moment of relaxation as you immerse yourself in the hot water while gazing at the sky. Let your mind and body unwind✨ 【Guests】Free 【Day-use bathing】Adults ¥1,300 / Elementary school students ¥750 / Preschoolers free *Day-use bathing is available only during the hotel operating period (spring to autumn) *Includes a towel and bath towel set 🕐 Guests: 2:00 P.M. – 12:00 MID. / 5:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. 🕐 Day-use reception: 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. 🏣 Location: Kussharo Onsen, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido For details, please check the link in the profile. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...