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Taken on May 2, 26. This is the "Water Offering of Happiness" at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It was available for a limited time, until May 6.

Sri Lanka Festival is here! Experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and Ceylon tea, traditional Ayurvedic treatments, dance shows, and free yoga lessons, all while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Sri Lanka!✨ Feel like you're traveling locally as you enjoy the food and dance while engaging in international exchange!🌞 【Date】Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th *Postponed to the following week in case of rain 【Time】From 10 AM to 5 PM 【Venue】Kamagaya City Hall Parking Lot 【Other】 ・Free admission ・No parking available, so please use public transportation. 【Planning and Policy Office】 https://srilanka-fes-kamagaya.amebaownd.com//

The vibrant red sunset in Azumino signals the end of Golden Week. Many visitors enjoyed their time in Azumino. 😊 We look forward to welcoming you back in a different season! 😆

It is the season when fresh greenery is dazzling.

In the Misato District of Azumino, the white flowers of the apple orchards are blooming. 😃 According to the farmers, they bloomed about ten days earlier than usual this year. Although they should be at their peak during the Golden Week, the thinning process has already begun, so there are fewer flowers. However, delicious apples 🍎 will be ready in the fall! 😆

Karasugawa Keikoku Ryokuchi Prefectural Park (waterfront area) is also enveloped in fresh greenery! The Karasukawa flows from the surface of Mt. Jonen and Mt. Chogatake in the Northern Alps. In the valley, where the snowmelt water gathers and flows, birds come and go. It's perfect for birdwatching! 😆

【Shibazakura Takinoue Park Information on May 7】Good morning. This is the Takinoue Town Tourism Association. Yesterday, on the 6th, we had to close the park due to fallen trees and power outages. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Today, the park is open as usual. The forecast indicates a high temperature of 15°C. It can get chilly after sunset, so we recommend dressing warmly. The blooming status is about 60% overall, with some areas at 70%. On May 9 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, we will hold a birdwatching event led by local nature guide "Poussin"! Each session will accommodate 20 participants, and participation is free. *Please note that an entrance fee is required. Participants should gather at the information center located in the parking lot. On May 10 (Sunday), a photo seminar titled "Color Expression of Shibazakura" will be hosted by a professional photographer. For those without equipment, Nikon will lend out professional gear, so feel free to join. Children, including elementary and middle school students, are also welcome to participate. Family participation is highly encouraged! We look forward to seeing everyone. *Participation is free, but an entrance fee is required. ------------------------ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM) Entrance Fee Adults (high school students and above): 500 yen Group of 10 or more: 400 yen Children (elementary and middle school students): 250 yen Group of 10 or more: 200 yen #Hokkaido #Okhotsk #Takinoue Town #Shibazakura #Shibazakura Takinoue Park #Photo Seminar #Nikon #Kusao Asano

The "Kane no Naruoka (Bell Hill) Community Center" is surrounded by fresh greenery. It is one of the settings for the NHK radio drama "Kane no Naruoka" that has been broadcast since 1947. Located along the foothills, it offers a very quiet atmosphere. The adjacent park features wisteria trellises and peonies, which are just beginning to bloom. 😄

I walked along the abandoned railway track in Akashina District, Azumino City. The cloudy sky and fresh greenery create a nostalgic atmosphere.😊 At the nearby Ushio Shinmei Shrine, preparations for the "Shibafune" are underway. The grand festival will be held on May 4th and 5th.

Taken on May 2, 26. This is the "Droplets of Happiness Flower Water" at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It is available for a limited time until May 6.

Oh dear! Already in full bloom? 🌸 This morning, I took a photo of the cherry blossoms at the entrance of Wakin Peninsula. 🌸 Could it be that they are already in full bloom? If you haven't seen them yet, head to the main road at the entrance of Wakin Peninsula soon! 🏃‍♂️💨

This season, starting from Wednesday, May 6th, we have installed a cycle rack next to the entrance on the first floor of Akan Lake Marimukan! Enjoy your cycling life during the green season at Lake Akan Onsen as well!♪

This is also the first year for the indoor exhibition at Tokachi Hills' Umbrella Sky. I remembered seeing something similar somewhere, and that's probably because it resembles an event in a certain location in Fukushima Prefecture.

The Akanko Lake Opening Ceremony 2026 was held on Wednesday, April 29th. Despite the sleet-like weather, many people enjoyed the local specialties of Akanko Lake and a brass band performance by the students of Akanko Municipal Compulsory Education School. Additionally, a Kamui-nomi ceremony was conducted to pray for the safety and prosperity of the event, celebrating the start of the green season tourism in Akanko Lake.

This is the Umbrella Sky (Sakura) at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu, Hokkaido. It is held every June, but this year it started in May. A few days ago, there was a day of strong winds that caused damage, leading to its closure. Although repairs have been made since then, full recovery seems difficult. From June, the colors of the umbrellas will change significantly.