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Taken on June 11, 26.
These are the wind chimes at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine's office.
May everyone's wishes come true.

Introducing the Hands-Free Rental Bicycle Service🚲🚲

Leave your large luggage at the airport shuttle bus and set off light on your bicycle🎵

With a bicycle, you can enjoy beautiful scenery that is too far to walk or easily missed by car😊

As you casually stop by enticing places, you can fully experience the local atmosphere through the scents of the wind and air😍

While pedaling freely, you may discover special sights that you wouldn't encounter on a car or walking trip🎶🎶

Make sure to enjoy the overwhelming vastness and stunning landscapes unique to Tokachi🤗

We offer a range of options including "electric bicycles" for beginners and those lacking confidence, as well as "cross bikes" for smooth rides, and professional "road bikes" or "mountain bikes"🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️
Choose according to your riding experience and preferred style❗️

🔶Usage Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
🔶Service Route: Tokachi Obihiro Airport ⇔ Obihiro Station Bus Terminal
🔶Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🔷Important Notes
The hands-free rental bicycle service is available only to customers using the rental bicycles and is completely reservation-based.
*The service will be suspended during the Obon period and Silver Week due to airport congestion.

🔷Reservations and Inquiries
📍Departing from Tokachi Obihiro Airport
ANDOOR TEL: 0155-66-5894 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

📍Departing from Obihiro Station
ECO Bus Center Rikuru TEL: 0155-23-5920 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)

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Introduction to Tsuba from Wakeido

Item Number E380612

Title Kabu Sukashi Tsuba

Sign Mumei Yagyu

Certification [N.B.T.H.K.] Hozon Tousougu

Size Length 68mm Width 62mm Thickness 5.5mm

Period First to middle of Edo

School Yagyu

Description
Yagyu Tsuba is said to have been produced under the guidance of Yagyu Ren'ya Saiken, who served as the instructor to Tokugawa Mitsutomo, the second lord of the Owari domain. It is said that only those who were taught the essence of the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu received this tsuba, making it highly sought after by samurai of the Owari domain during the Edo period. The motifs often suggest martial arts, and the shape is slightly smaller with a thicker layering. The iron texture tends to be somewhat rough, featuring angular ears with patterned iron bones. This piece is also compact with thick layering, displaying layers at the ears, exemplifying the typical Yagyu Tsuba.

Kyoto's Rainy Season Has Begun – Enjoy Traditional Japanese Games Indoors

Kyoto has officially entered the rainy season, bringing more rainy days to the city.

While rain can sometimes change travel plans, it also creates an opportunity to discover unique indoor experiences in Kyoto.

One activity we highly recommend is enjoying traditional Japanese games that have been passed down through generations.

At AriHana Kyoto, visitors can experience classic games such as Kendama, Daruma Otoshi, Karuta, and Otedama. These traditional games have been enjoyed by Japanese families for many years and continue to bring people together today.

As a comfortable indoor venue, AriHana Kyoto is an ideal destination for families with young children, even on rainy days.

If you are visiting Kyoto's Higashiyama area during the rainy season, we invite you to experience the joy of traditional Japanese games and create lasting family memories.

We look forward to welcoming you to AriHana Kyoto.

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Hello, this is the En'emon Heritage Museum. As June begins, Shosenkyo Gorge is entering its best season, showcasing vibrant lush greenery🌿

The massive rock tunnel known as "Stone Gate" along the walking path in Shosenkyo.
The enormous rock above hangs in an unstable shape yet remains completely still, with its tip slightly separated from another rock. You will surely experience its thrilling grandeur.

The summer light streaming in from beyond the gate, combined with the fresh deep green scenery, feels like an entrance to another world✨
Pass through the Stone Gate and recharge with the refreshing energy of summer.

At our store, we offer a variety of raw stones and jewelry, including newly arrived unique amethysts💎
The amethyst geode in the photo displays a gentle purple color that beautifully stands out as a piece of room decor.
When you visit Shosenkyo, please stop by.

We sincerely look forward to your visit😊

Introduction of Tsuba from Wakeido

Item Number: T380603

Title: Musashino zu sukashi Tsuba

Signature: Mumei, 2nd Akasaka Tadamasa

Certification: N.B.T.H.K. Special Important Sword Fittings

Dimensions: Length 80mm, Width 78mm, Thickness 5.5mm

Period: Early Edo

Description
Akasaka Tsuba craftsmen are said to have migrated from Kyoto in the early Edo period, and the name comes from their settlement in Akasaka, Edo. They are renowned as iron tsuba craftsmen alongside those from Kyoto, Owari, and Higo, with all of the top three generations in early Edo being unsigned.
This piece is attributed to the 2nd Akasaka Tadamasa, featuring a design of thick blades of susuki (pampas grass) adorned with dew and a moon, known as the Musashino design. The round shape is crafted with susuki and dew as openwork, and a crescent moon is intricately depicted on the left edge, showcasing a masterful composition of yin and yang, with a refined carving that avoids unnecessary bulk. The ironwork and rust color are excellent, and the pointed thickness at the top and the small size of the kogai hole stand out against the larger size of the other holes. The layering of iron, said to be three layers, is also well represented in the ears, highlighting the characteristics of ancient Akasaka. Important designated pieces from ancient Akasaka are scarce and precious.

On June 11th, Azumino is clear and sunny.
Mt. Ariake, also known as Shinano Fuji, offers a beautiful view.
It's a town that makes you love the morning. 😊

Iwayado Park
In summer, it is cool like a summer resort, and in autumn, the foliage is beautiful.

Introduction of the Wakizashi from Wakedo

Model Number: W380610

Inscription: Mumei Yoshioka Ichimonji
Sign: Mumei Yoshioka Ichimonji

Certification: Japan Sword Preservation Association, Important Sword
Certif: [N.B.T.H.K] Jyuyo Touken

Dimensions: Blade length 1 shaku 5 sun 8 bu (47.9 cm), Curvature 1.2 cm, 3 Mekugi holes, 2 filled, Width at the base 2.9 mm, Width at the tip 2.55 mm
Size: Blade length 47.9 cm, Curvature 1.2 cm, Mekugi 3 Hole

Country: Bizen Province
Country: Bizen

Period: Nanbokuchyo
Period: Nanbokuchyo

Shape: Shinogi-zukuri, Anmune, Wide body with a delicate tip. Shallow curvature

Forging: Well-textured itame, flowing grain, with a lively appearance.

Hamon: Choji midare, vibrant, with gunome, pointed edge, and small downward curves, with lively ashi and ha. The nioi-guchi is tight.

Boshi: Irregular, slightly returning in a yakitsume style.

Nakago: O-suriage, Kurijiri tip, with a file mark at an angle.

Shirasaya: Yes

Description
This wakizashi is attributed to the Yoshioka Ichimonji school from the Nanbokuchyo period. Its wide body and delicate tip construction are characteristic of this era. The lively hada with a flowing appearance and the choji midare with gunome and pointed edges showcase the features of this school. Both the ji and ha are in good condition and well-crafted.

【Announcement】 Event Information♪
🦁Lions Charity Festival 2026✨

On June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday),
it will be held at Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square😊

📅June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday)
⏰11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
📍Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square

Iwanai Lions Club Beer Garden🍻 and
Iwanai Station Cheerleading Team will liven up the venue!

And every day at 6:00 PM…
🎁We will hold a bingo and lottery with fabulous prizes!

Join with your family and friends,
enjoy delicious food and drinks,
and have a wonderful time together✨

We look forward to your visit♪

*For more details, please refer to the flyer.

Taken on June 6, 2014.
This is a yo-yo fortune at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🪀

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for June📣
Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in June♪
👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀
❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale. The famous "Ninoya" will also have a stall with its delicious ikinari dango!
You can also enjoy a pack-your-own deal with Amakusa Bankan and small onions!
We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don't forget to bring your own bags 🛍✨

【Items for Sale】
・Amakusa Bankan (pack-your-own)
・Okra
・Rice🌾
・Side Dishes
・Pumpkin
・Cucumber🥒
・Bitter Melon
・Potato🥔
・Small Onion (pack-your-own)
・Dekopon
・Corn🌽
・Eggplant🍆
・Flower Grass
・Bread
・Beets
・Bell Pepper🫑
・Botamochi
・Mini Tomatoes
・Molokhia

🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔
Reihoku Sunset Marche
【Date: June 14th (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM
【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

Photographed on June 6, 2014.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 6, 2014.
This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Perfect Day for Unoko Falls☀️】

Today (June 10th) brings a rare sunny break!
In the morning, the sunlight was soft, and a refreshing breeze created a pleasant climate 😌🌿

With the rain up until yesterday, the water volume at Unoko Falls is expected to be impressive, right? So, I went to capture it 📸✨

Just as anticipated! I was able to see the breathtaking Unoko Falls 😆💕

The beautiful sunlight sparkled on the water spray and the dancing leaves, creating a truly mystical atmosphere 👏