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Event Announcement 📣 On September 27th (Sunday), the "2026 Onneto Story" adventure to enjoy with all five senses will take place in Ashoro Town 😊 This event allows you to refresh both your mind and body while surrounded by the pristine forests of Onneto 🎵 On the day, we will offer a variety of programs to fully enjoy the great outdoors‼ You can enjoy forest bathing on the trails of Onneto and learn about the mysteries hidden among the trees and the waterfalls in our "Nature Interaction Classroom," as well as participate in workshops to connect with wood alongside wood education masters 🎵 Additionally, this year, students from Hokkaido Ashoro High School will participate. They will host a "Quiz Rally" featuring the attractions of Onneto and Ashoro, and sell selected recommended products from Ashoro 😍 We kindly ask for your cooperation in completing a survey on the day. Moreover, in a one-day-only "Forest Art Museum" set up in the display space of the forest, you can view the entries and award-winning works from the 2025 Onneto Photo Contest ✨✨ We are also currently accepting submissions for the Onneto Photo Contest 😍 We are looking for seasonal landscape photos that allow you to feel the rich nature around Onneto. The submission deadline is October 31st (Saturday). Enjoy delicious local cuisine and listen to a pleasant forest concert, forgetting the busyness of everyday life as you spend a relaxing autumn day 🤗 🔶 Date: September 27, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (held in light rain) 🔶 Venue: Onneto National Camping Ground 🔶 Free shuttle bus service ・Departure 8:30 AM (Ashoro Roadside Station Ginga Hall 21) ・Return 2:00 PM (Onneto National Camping Ground) 🔶 Contact: Ashoro Tourism Association TEL: 0156-25-6131 https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/news/2026/onneto_2026.html...

HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 "CLEAN RIDE" ❚ September 27, 2026 The "HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 CLEAN RIDE" will be held at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The international bicycle competition "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2026" will take place from October 9 to 12, with the Oita-Kumamoto stage starting from Bungoono City Hall on October 11 (Sunday). This event allows participants to ride part of the course while cleaning around the roadside station before the race. On the day of the event, registration and the opening ceremony will take place at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls, followed by cleaning and litter picking in the surrounding area. After that, participants will cycle from Harajiri Falls to Roadside Station Kiyokawa, which is part of the route that the competitors will take on October 11. Cleaning will also be conducted around Roadside Station Kiyokawa before returning to Harajiri Falls, making it a half-day event. Light refreshments will be provided at both roadside stations. Pre-registration is required to participate. The event is open to those aged middle school and above, with a limit of 20 participants. The deadline for registration is 5:00 PM on September 25 (Friday), and registration will close once the capacity is reached. We look forward to your participation so that everyone can enjoy the race in October. 【Date】 Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to October 4 (Sunday)) 【Schedule】 8:00 AM Registration begins (Roadside Station Harajiri Falls) 8:30 AM Opening ceremony and cleaning and litter picking begins (Roadside Station Harajiri Falls) 9:30 AM Cycling (Harajiri Falls → Roadside Station Kiyokawa) 10:20 AM Cleaning and litter picking (Roadside Station Kiyokawa) 11:20 AM Cycling (Roadside Station Kiyokawa → Harajiri Falls) 12:00 PM Finish 【Meeting Place】 Roadside Station Harajiri Falls, near the wall with the Japanese serow 936-1 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Parking】 Available, please use the parking lot next to the double waterwheel 【Capacity】 First 20 participants, open to those aged middle school and above 【Registration Deadline】 September 25, 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM (registration will close once capacity is reached) 【Registration✍️】 Please use the QR code on the flyer ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended spots for sightseeing in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Makomo and Bamboo Autumn Festival in Hase District ❚ Held on September 27, 2026 The "Makomo and Bamboo Autumn Festival in Hase District" will take place in Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Makomo (the Japanese bulrush) is a perennial grass from the rice family, traditionally used for food, crafts, and rituals. The swollen part of its stem is called Makomodake and is edible. The Makomo displayed at the venue has been cultivated on previously abandoned farmland. Compared to rice cultivation, it requires less maintenance and is expected to purify water during its growth, leading to its adoption as a new crop in the region. On the day of the festival, there will be a harvest experience, as well as a moment to listen to the sounds of bamboo flutes. Local vendors will offer Hase Women's Association's Makomo chirashi sushi set and fermented juices. The harvest experience will start at 1 PM with on-site registration. The harvested Makomo can be taken home for cooking, while the leaves and stems can be dried for tea or bundled for shimenawa (a traditional rice straw rope). Enjoy a leisurely day in autumn Hase. 【Date】 September 27, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM *Held in light rain; canceled in case of typhoon or severe weather 【Location】 Nagata-ni Promotion Council (former Hase Elementary School Grounds) 1298-3 Kuromatsu, Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Experience】 Makomo Harvest Experience 【Food and Drink】 ・Makomo chirashi sushi set with Makomo tea (Hase Women's Association) ・Fermented juices *Nagomi Coffee (Inukai) *Hozuki (Oonomachi) *Haruna Kitchen (Mie Town) *Tao Organic Kitchen (Mie Town) 【Live Performances】 ・Harunayu & Junji Takaishi (Taketa City) ・Bamboo flute live performance (Aman Bamboo Flute Workshop) 【Sales】 ・Freshly harvested Makomo and Makomo tea ・Makomo shimekazari (decorative rice straw) ・Locally harvested vegetables ・Bamboo charcoal, bamboo chip compost, fermented bamboo powder ▶ For inquiries about the event Phone: 097-579-7172 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended spots for sightseeing in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Puppet Theatre PUK Performance in Nishiokoppe Village] Once again, the professional Puppet Theatre PUK will be coming to Nishiokoppe Village! On Monday, October 5th Doors open at 18:00 / Performance starts at 18:30 At the Nishiokoppe Village Community Center Large Hall This year's performances are "The Little Bear Woof" and "Scarf Fantasy." Advance tickets are 500 yen / Tickets at the door are 600 yen Admission is free for children under 2 years old. Please make reservations via the QR code in the image, or contact the Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education. ☎ 0158-87-2501 As a small token of appreciation, we will have a gift of sweets for attendees 🎁 We would be delighted if many people could enjoy the world of puppetry. Adults are also welcome 🙂‍↕️ We look forward to seeing you there!

【Invited by the Lights of the Yoimatsuri】 The Shinto Shrine Festival in the Kamiokoppe area of Nishiokoppe Village takes place every year on September 7th, with the Yoimatsuri held the night before.🏮 Preparations for the stalls began while the sky was still bright, and both children and adults gathered in droves. The stalls offered a mix of food and festival games, roughly half and half. There were yo-yo fishing, shooting games, and shape-cutting. Delicious treats included inari sushi, red rice, yakisoba, yakitori, cotton candy, and shaved ice... There were also performances featuring Nankin Tamasudare and Ezo deer drums. In sync with the calls, the decorative screens transformed into towers, roofs, and flags. The guests joined in with cheers and clapping to boost the atmosphere. Just then, a demon appeared, enveloping the venue in a tense atmosphere. The drum performance... or so it seemed, as the demon swung its antlers, appearing to battle something.👹 It was a wonderful performance filled with a spirit of dedication. The lights from the shrine and stalls illuminated the town that night. We enjoyed the Yoimatsuri while basking in the cool evening breeze.

Taken on September 5th, 26. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Today is my birthday. I'm exploring Kawagoe.

I went to see the autumn leaves of Mount Kurodake, said to have the earliest fall colors in Japan, early yesterday morning. It was a breathtaking view worthy of the name Kamui Mintara (a garden where the gods play). Since it was a day when Silver Week, autumn leaves, and good weather all came together, over 100 people were already lined up at the first ropeway station, and by 8 a.m., the parking lot at Sounkyo was completely full. It will likely be bustling today and tomorrow as well.

Photographed on September 5, 2014. This is the flower water at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on September 7, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, October 4th, the 53rd Ikeda Town Autumn Wine Festival will be held! 😄 This event celebrates the harvest of grapes and the making of wine, giving thanks for the autumn bounty. 🍇 One of the highlights of the event is the all-you-can-drink selection of unique Tokachi wines, including the internationally recognized red wine variety "Yamakou." 🎵 For those who do not drink alcohol or for children, grape juice will be available. Additionally, the festival's specialty is the impressive "Whole Roasted Beef," which is slow-cooked for about 10 hours!‼ The fragrant, roasted Hokkaido beef is a special gourmet experience you can only enjoy here. 🍴 Other delicious options include grilled Hokkaido beef, hamburgers, and sausages, all perfect for pairing with wine. 🎵 A special day to enjoy the blessings of autumn. 🎀 Come and enjoy the "Autumn Blessings" with your family and friends! 🤗 🔶Date and Time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Last entry: 1:30 PM (Rain or shine) 🔶Venue: Event Square next to Ikeda Wine Castle 🔶Admission: Adults: 6,000 yen, Middle and High School Students: 2,000 yen, Elementary School Students and Preschoolers: Free *Town resident discount ticket: 3,000 yen Tickets are currently on sale! 😍 🔷Ticket Outlets ・Ikeda Town Tourism Association (inside Ikeda Town Hall) ・Ikeda Wine Castle (General Incorporated Association) ・Tokachi Tourism Federation (Obihiro Station Esta East Building 2F) ・Obihiro City Civic Cultural Hall ・Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato ・Coach and Four Kushiro Store ・Lawson Ticket (L Code: L11003) ・Seven Ticket (Seven Code: 116-499) ・Doshin Play Guide (Secoma Code: D26100405) 🔷Contact: Ikeda Town Tourism Association TEL: 015-572-2286 https://kankou-ikeda.com//

Local hotel staff wholeheartedly recommend! We propose a sophisticated adult trip to Kushiro, based at the Kushiro Prince Hotel. About an hour and a half from Haneda Airport. Direct bus access from Tancho Kushiro Airport! With its excellent location in the city center, the Kushiro Prince Hotel allows you to enjoy a comfortable hotel stay while smartly experiencing the great nature and breathtaking views of Kushiro. Why not spend some time in nature, freeing your senses? Follow us to check out the latest updates from 📍 Kushiro Prince Hotel!✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

The "Unkai" that occurs in the early morning due to the exquisite balance of caldera topography and the weather conditions in Eastern Hokkaido. You can enjoy it with explanations from a professional guide at the dedicated space for guided tours, the "Tsubetsu Pass Viewpoint Facility." Why not wake up a little early and experience a special morning in Kussharo that will remain a memorable part of your journey? For more details, please visit the official website via the link in the profile. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

The vibrant autumn leaves along the path at Kousanji in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture. The stone lanterns, steeped in history, line the path, covered by trees adorned in shades of red and orange, with a carpet of fallen leaves spread beneath my feet. It's an unforgettable scene that deepens the feeling of autumn with each step taken. Location: Kousanji, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture Date of capture: November 20, 2025

The autumn Japanese garden viewed from the hall of the Former Saito Family Villa in Niigata City. The garden framed by the window beautifully transitions from vibrant green to red, orange, and yellow, resembling a stunning painting. A memorable moment spent quietly gazing at the autumn garden from within the historic building. Location: Former Saito Family Villa, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Date of photography: November 29, 2024.

⚠️ Notice of facility closures and service suspensions due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25 【September 21: Closures and Suspensions】 ・Former Sawamura Residence ・Izu Cruise around Shimoda Port ・Shimoda Ropeway *The Shimoda Ropeway was temporarily suspended, but will be closed starting from 12:00. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone's safety.