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Taken on October 17, 2014. This is the Kawagoe Matsuri Shinkō-sai.

HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 SWEETS RIDE ❚ November 5, 2026 The "HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 SWEETS RIDE" will be held on Sunday, November 15, at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This event allows participants to cycle along the route that the racers took in the race held in October. Starting from Roadside Station Harajiri Falls, the course is approximately 21 kilometers long. A cycling guide will lead the way, so even beginners can join with peace of mind. Along the route, we will stop at three local shops: "Katabira," a confectionery and picture book store, "Kitchen Usuda," which bakes bread and cakes in the mountains, and "Yōgashi Kōbō Antique," which makes Western sweets using rice flour from their own rice. Enjoy the local sweets while taking your time to cycle and eat. 【Date and Time】 Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM *The event will be canceled in case of rain or severe weather. 【Schedule】 9:00 AM Registration 9:30 AM Cycling Start 1:45 PM Arrival at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls 2:00 PM Dismissal 【Meeting Place】 Roadside Station Harajiri Falls (936-1 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) *Near the place with the chamois wall 【Fee】 Participation Fee: 3,000 yen (special monitor price) Rental Bicycle: 1,500 yen per unit (limited availability) 【Capacity】 20 participants (first come, first served) 【Application Deadline】 By 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 【Application Method】 Via the QR code on the flyer 【Access】 About 50 minutes by car from Oita Merah IC 【Parking】 Available (free)

【Classic in Town】 A classical concert featuring three instruments: violin, cello, and piano. It will be held on Friday, November 20th. In the first half, enjoy the sounds of string instruments in solo performances, and in the second half, listen to Smetana's piano trio. Violin: Ryo Mikami Cello: Takayoshi Okuizumi Piano: Satoko Shinbori Look forward to a wonderful soirée with the piano trio. At Nishiokoppe Village Community Center, Large Hall Free admission, all seats are unreserved Doors open at 18:00 / Concert starts at 18:30 The concert will last about an hour and a half, including intermission. 【Registration】 ▶For Nishiokoppe residents No registration required. ▶For non-residents Please make a reservation using the QR code in the image or the link below. https://teket.jp/15893/73790... *First 200 attendees 【Contact】 Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 Please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education, "Classic in Town Section" 0158-87-2501 #Nishiokoppe Village #Classic #Concert #Piano Trio #Nanohana Pharmacy

Taken on October 26, 2026. This is a cafe latte from Cafe Andon and a chestnut shortcake.

On December 1, 2024, I visited Icho Namiki Avenue! Many people were taking photos and enjoying the ginkgo trees, which can only be seen at this time.

On October 31st, at Lake Tambara in Tambara Highlands, Gunma Prefecture, around 3 PM The autumn leaves are nearing their end, and the falling leaves have begun 🍂, but the breathtaking scenery was more than enough. There were relatively few people, allowing for a leisurely stroll. Tambara Highlands is a great area where you can enjoy diverse landscapes with a lake and wetlands adjacent to each other♪ Despite the unfortunate weather, the autumn leaves 🍁 and the ominous sky looked mystical, enhancing the overall satisfaction! I highly recommend it for nature lovers!

While I was taking a walk, I noticed the beautiful blooming osmanthus and took a photo. The way the flowers clustered together was striking, and it made me feel the essence of autumn.

The only woman in red. This is a photo where fallen leaves in autumn are treated like accessories. I can no longer photograph this model, but due to that background, it holds a special memory for me.

Crimson Kiss. The vibrant red Kochia. This image captures the adorable round shape that makes you want to bring your lips closer.

A single white flower. There was a place where the white spider lily stood out. It's intriguing to think that there must be a reason for this specific spot being white, making it a captivating image.

It's an autumn evening. This photo contrasts the towering, steadfast Skytree with boys returning from their club activities, still in their growth phase. It reminds me of my own student days.

When it comes to representative autumn fruits, persimmons come to mind. These are the astringent persimmons from my family home. I plan to dry them and make dried persimmons.

Taken on October 28, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was crowded due to Shichi-Go-San.

Taken on October 28, 2014. I explored Kawagoe. This is an Earl Grey bouquet & tea latte, along with a hand-squeezed chestnut Mont Blanc.

Taken on October 30, 2026. This is the floral water offering from Hara Florist.