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Photographed on December 28, 2025.
This is a gateau chocolat from LEC COFFEE.
We are grateful to everyone at LEC COFFEE for their help this year. We look forward to your continued support next year.🙇‍♀️

I visited Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture ⛩️

I love shrines in the early morning when no one is around ✨

I paid my respects during the sacred kamiari-zuki, when the eight million gods from across Japan gather at Izumo Taisha to hold meetings about matchmaking and bountiful harvests 😊

Notice of an illumination event 📣

The illumination at Hiroo Santa Land in Hirocho runs through January 4, 2026 😊
Lights are on from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM ✨✨
The park glows with illumination and wood lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere 😍

Please consider stopping by during your New Year holidays outing 🤗

https://www.santaland.or.jp/

Kushiro, famed as one of the world’s top three sunset cities, actually offers unmissable sunrises as well.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
you can enjoy a luxurious sunrise and a sumptuous morning meal at the top-floor restaurant.

Using kombu from the Nemuro Strait,
the light soy-flavored Kushiro ramen and the fresh seafood rice bowl come with unlimited servings.

Even Kushiro’s indulgent gourmet offerings include plenty of lighter options for morning diners who prefer a milder start.

【Instagram】
https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/

This is our family’s annual tradition. A praying mantis comes to lay eggs.

Toyama Prefecture Tateyamamachi Shomyo Falls

Snow fell late at night, letting the autumn leaves and snow perform together

Standing close to Shomyo Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall by drop, the roar of the water is overwhelming

Tateyamamachi, Toyama Prefecture Akashiro no Kabe

Snow fell late at night, and around Shomyo Falls I saw a duet of autumn leaves and snow

I arrived early in the morning, and some forest roads were frozen

I photographed Akashiro no Kabe with a fisheye lens

Here are the main spots in Tomakomai to watch the first sunrise of the year 🌅
The sunrise is expected at 7:03 AM.
Please refrain from idling near private homes or any other behavior that might cause a nuisance.
● Roadside Station Utonai Lake
● Tarumae Shrine
● Midorigaoka Park Observatory ※Temporarily open from 11:00 PM on December 31 to 9:00 AM on January 1
● the beaches of Itoi and Tarumae
● Yufutsu Marina Waterfront Breakwater and others

Kamiichimachi, Toyama Prefecture – Mount Sengokujōyama

This spot is reachable by car via a forest road

Photographed from the forest road up Mount Sengokujōyama

The beautiful autumn leaves and the snow-capped Tsurugi-dake made a stunning sight

Kamiichimachi, Toyama Prefecture – Seseragi no Komichi

I walked from Seseragi no Komichi to near the check dam

Mt. Tsurugi was nearby, but clouds got in the way so I couldn’t see it clearly; I’ll get a better shot next time

Kurikara Fudoji Temple Nishinobo Hououden (Phoenix Hall), Tsubatamachi, Ishikawa Prefecture

Photographed the sunset from a hill during the autumn foliage
It was a beautiful view

Kurikara Fudoji Nishinobo Hououden, Tsubatamachi, Ishikawa Prefecture

I photographed the autumn leaves from a hilltop. Around sunset, a blanket of altocumulus clouds spread across the sky, creating a beautiful scene.

Akanko on December 28th!
Thanks to a sudden cold snap, the lake surface has frozen over considerably.
However... people still cannot go out onto the ice.
Even if you see footprints on the ice, under no circumstances should you step onto the lake ice.

Light-up Color Schedule for Nusamai Bridge — January, Reiwa 8 🌈//
Nusamai Bridge, a symbol of Kushiro City! From the bridge you can enjoy views of the Kushiro River and its mouth, Kushiro Port, and sunsets sinking into the Pacific Ocean.
The bridge is illuminated after sunset.
During local events and public observances, the lights change through a special 14-color sequence.
January light-ups🌈Please enjoy them.
*Nusamai Bridge is pronounced “Nusamai bashi.”*
Kushiro & Akan Official Tourism Site SUPER FANTASTIC
https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/13397/
📍Kitaodori Street, Kushiro 1-1

Please visit Izu Shimoda Onsen in 2026 (^○^)

🌼 Shimoda Onsen Narcissus Festival
The flowers are expected to be at their best around mid-January ♬

After the narcissus,
🌸 Minamiizucho "Minami no Sakura and Rapeseed Blossom Festival"
🌸 Kawazu Town "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival"

Both are about a 30-minute drive from Shimoda City.
Stay at Shimoda Onsen and enjoy the early spring flower relay ✨

Right now, JTB’s website is offering "discount coupons usable at Shimoda Onsen accommodations" (＼(^o^)／)

Right now, JTB’s website is distributing great discount coupons usable at Shimoda Onsen accommodations (＼(^o^)／)

No minimum fare required: 10% OFF ✨ (maximum discount 5,000 yen)

Limited quantity!
Take this chance to visit Shimoda Onsen ♨️

https://www.jtb.co.jp/kokunai-hotel/list/22219/?multiarea=22219&suggestkeyword=%E4%B8%8B%E7%94%B0%E5%B8%82&godate=&checkindate=&staynight=1&dateunspecified=1&roomassign=m2&room=1