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Winter in Tomakomai often makes both sidewalks and roads icy and slippery. Shoes with non-slip soles—such as those with glass fiber reinforcement, built-in spikes, or wraparound spike bands—are essential. Use sand where available and pay attention to how you walk.

Photographed on December 15, 2025. This is the hanatemizu at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. It is decorated for Christmas. 🎄❄️

Photographed on December 15, 2025. cafe andon’s café latte and a Tangy Red Apple (Kogyoku) apple pie.

At Kussharo Prince Hotel, Kussy welcomes you. Step into the elevator and you are moments away from the spectacular view of Lake Kussharo, the country’s largest caldera. We offer six room types. All rooms face the lake, letting you savor the Kussharo Caldera scenery in the morning, afternoon, and evening. You can make a reservation from the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/... Winter season (limited) January 19, 2026 (Monday) to March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

Around Kushiro Prince Hotel, you can fully enjoy Kushiro’s gourmet food🍴 When it comes to Hokkaido, seafood is the star. You can’t miss Kushiro’s local specialty robata (hearth-cooked dishes)🔥 Atka mackerel, Pacific saury, squid, scallops… Don’t forget buttered potatoes and a salmon roe rice bowl✨ Spend your evenings savoring the flavors of Kushiro. You can make a reservation from the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

I had a female model hold a painting I made. This becomes a complete work of art 🎨 I used to paint until I made photography my profession 🖼

I sometimes use body paint when photographing male nudes. Is this a fish painted using makeup only? (laugh) I work as a female photographer taking male nude photographs, and I take pride in it!

✨A new spot for freshly made sweets has arrived🍨 Salon de Franchise, a cake shop with 27 years in business, has opened a specialty salon for freshly made sweets in Naka Ward, Sakai City on November 27🍨✨ Desserts and parfaits finished after you order let you enjoy the sound and aroma of baking and the unique textures of just-made treats—a special experience you can only have here. Each dish will make you want to tell someone, “That was delicious.” This new spot is perfect not only for afternoon tea but also for indulgent days or time spent with someone special. Check the menu below if you’re curious👀✨ 📍Salon de Franchise (@salon_de_franchise) 🕒 Hours: 11:00–19:00 (Last order 18:00) ❌ Closed: Tuesdays (open on public holidays) 🚃 Access: An 8-minute walk from Fukai Station on the Nankai Semboku Line; parking available 🔍 Search for “Salon de Franchise” for more details! 🔗 https://www.franchise1998.com// ―――――――――― Year-end and New Year holiday closure December 23 (Tuesday)–January 6 (Tuesday) ※Normal business resumes on Wednesday, January 7 ――――――――――

Year-end and New Year Schedule Notice for Major Facilities in Isehara City The year is almost over. Here is the schedule for major facilities in Isehara City during the year-end and New Year period. Some locations are expected to be crowded, so please allow extra time when you go out.

Northern Alps Foothills🏔️ Omachi City December 19 — The sky is clear today☀️ and the snow-capped Northern Alps stand out against the blue sky🏔 So, I went around Omachi City to visit the best Northern Alps viewpoints😊 1. Omachi Park 2. Mikamachi Kita signal crossing 3. Kannon Bridge 4. Asahi-cho Pedestrian Bridge 5. On the Shinano-Ōmachi Station overpass Spots 1–3 are reachable by car from shinanooomachi station, and spots 4–5 are within a 10-minute walk😌 I would be happy if you could stop by when you visit🥰 🏂 Shinano-Ōmachi Navi🏔 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

The "Tanada no Akari" rice terrace lights at Daisen Senmaida in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture can be seen until January 12, 2026. (Every day from sunset until around 8:00 p.m.) They are not flashy, but they are soothing.

🔵Collect official pavilion stamps while touring Sakai!🔴 Official stamps from Osaka–Kansai Expo pavilions related to Sakai are now available! Enjoy exploring Sakai as you gather stamps placed at facilities throughout the city. Daisen Park will also host an event on the same days, so please stop by there as well! 🗓️Saturday, December 20; Sunday, December 21; Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25 *Entry may be limited during busy periods 🔍For more details, search for “Sakai Expo Stamps”! https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/shisei/sonota/banpaku/expo_stamp.html...

Gokase Highland Ski Resort OPEN ✨ Today (12/19), the southernmost ski resort in Japan, Gokase Highland Ski Resort, opened ❄ An opening ceremony was held from 10:00, and skiers and snowboarders who had been eagerly awaiting this day attended 🎿🏂 The slopes are limited to about half their usual width, but the snowpack is solid 💡 As temperatures drop and more snow accumulates, the slopes should reach even better conditions 😊 Come and visit Gokase Highland Ski Resort this winter 😍⛄

Shoshun Mai Hatsu Dedication Ontake Kagura ❚ Held on January 3, 2026 “Shoshun Mai Hatsu Dedication Ontake Kagura” will be held at Kagura Hall in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The New Year performance takes place on the Kagura Hiroba in front of Kagura Hall. Admission is free. Please invite your family and friends and join us. [Date and Time] Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:30–15:00 (doors open at 11:00) [Venue] Kagura Hall, Kagura Hiroba (outdoors; seating mats will be laid) *This event will be held outdoors. Please prepare your own cold-weather gear and seating (zabuton cushions, lap blankets, chairs, etc.). *In case of rain, the event will move to the Kagura Hall multipurpose hall (straw mats will cover the entire floor). [Admission] Free [Performing Group] Ontake Kagura Program Kamitsugu Tsunobari Gokokumai Kamikai Yakumoharai Oogami Organizer / Event Inquiries Kagura Hall TEL 0974-35-2372 Access from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and other areas to central Bungoono City About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ★★★★★★★★★★ Discover tourism and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ★★★★★★★★★★

At Hanahasu park, water lilies are blooming beautifully. That said, since the park mainly features lotus blossoms, there are not that many water lilies, but the ones floating on the water look refreshing and charming. To tell water lilies and lotus apart: water lilies bloom close to the surface, while lotus flowers bloom higher above the water compared with water lilies. There are many more subtle differences, so please use this as a reference!