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The carp streamers and the giant ema at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The ascending carp seems to bring good fortune. 🎏

【Shibazakura Takinoue Park Information on May 5】Good morning. This is the Takinoue Town Tourism Association. Due to the snow from last night, the opening was slightly delayed for snow removal, but we are open today as well. The forecast predicts a high of 17°C, warmer than yesterday. However, the Shibazakura Takinoue Park is covered in snow this morning, hiding the shibazakura flowers. Please be careful on your feet and enjoy this rare scenery. The blooming status is at 50%. From May 3 to May 5, there will be a sightseeing guide and park tour by the mayor of Takinoue Town, Naohiro Kiyohara, from 10:00 AM! Why not take this opportunity to walk around the park with the mayor? Additionally, new features such as the 'Tenro Staircase' and 'TAKINOUE Object' have been added, creating even more photogenic scenery at Shibazakura Takinoue Park. We look forward to your visit. On the weekend of the 10th, a photo seminar titled 'Color Expression of Shibazakura' will be held by a professional photographer. Even if you don’t have your own equipment, Nikon will lend you professional gear, so feel free to join us. Children, including elementary and middle school students, are welcome to participate. Family participation is also highly encouraged! We look forward to seeing everyone. ------------------------ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM) Admission 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 #Takinoue #Shibazakura #Shibazakura Takinoue Park #ShibazakuraTakinouePark #Photo Seminar #Nikon #Hisao Asano

Today is Children's Day. 🎏 This is the swimming carp boy from Taisho Roman Yume Dori.

A stunning display of carp streamers spreads across the rice fields! The Koinobori Revival Project: Let the carp streamers swim high in the sky! 【Event Dates】 ◆April 6th to May 2nd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ​Exhibition of carp streamers ​ *Please note that the carp streamers may not be displayed in strong winds or rain. ◆May 3rd to May 5th, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Nighttime (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) illumination available 【Location】2-29-20 Higashifukui, Ibaraki City The location is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple. If you wish to see the carp streamers, please park your car at the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple.🎏

Taken on April 15, 2014. This is a café latte from cafe andon, along with a matcha shortcake topped with strawberries and red bean paste. What a lovely latte art! 😊

Spring begins. A place enveloped by the lake and sky. Kussharo Prince Hotel. Experience the scenery unique to this season. Reservations can be made through the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

Introduction of a Wakizashi from Wakedo Inscription: Inoue Shinkai (Kikumon) Kanbun 13th year, August Sign: Inoue Shinkai (kikumon) Kanbun 13 nen 8 gatsuhi Certification: Special Preservation Sword by the Nihon Token Hozon Kyokai Certif [N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Touken Dimensions: Length 1 shaku 5 sun 5 bu (47 cm), Curvature 1.2 cm, Mekugi hole 1, Width at the base 30.3 mm, Width at the tip 21.5 mm, Weight at the base 6.5 mm Size: Blade length 46 cm, Curvature 0.8 cm, Mekugi 1 Hole Country: Settsu Province Country: Settu Period: Mid Edo, Kanbun 13th year Period: Mid of Edo AD 1673 Shape: Shinogi-zukuri, an elevated ridge, with a slight curvature, showing a difference in width between the base and the tip. Forging: Well-packed itame-hada, slightly standing grain, with a thin layer of ji-nuri. Hamon: A wave-like straight edge with mixed gunome, featuring tobiyaki and a bright, deep nioi. Boshi: Beautifully rounded Carving: The front features a lotus pedestal and the back has a dokko sword Tsuba: Unpolished, with a raised point and a decorative file finish. Shirasaya: Yes Explanation During the Shin-to period, Inoue Shinkai was recognized as one of the top swordsmiths alongside Tsuda Echizen-no-kami Sukehira, receiving the highest accolades for new swords. The second generation Kunisada, Inoue Shinkai was the second son of the first Izumi no Kami Kunisada. Initially, he was named Izumi no Kami Kunisada like his father, and after being granted permission to use the kikumon by the court in the 4th year of Manji, he began to call himself Inoue Izumi no Kami Kunisada. Later, in the 12th year of Kanbun, he changed his name to Inoue Shinkai. Shinkai was a superior craftsman compared to his father, producing waves of nioi and displaying remarkable vitality and clarity, earning him a high reputation alongside other top swordsmiths of the new sword era, such as Tsuda Echizen-no-kami Sukehira and Nagasone Kotetsu, eventually being referred to as Osaka Masamune. This piece is a wakizashi inscribed by Shinkai in the 13th year of Kanbun, recognized as a top-quality work from the new sword era and celebrated as one of the best.

Taken on April 15, 26. This is the matcha shortcake with strawberries and red bean paste from cafe andon. It was a limited-time menu and has now ended.

【Information about Shibazakura Takinoue Park on May 4】Good morning. This is the Takinoue Town Tourism Association. The maximum temperature is 3°C, making it a cold day with rain and wind. We recommend dressing warmly. The cherry blossoms are at 50% bloom. From May 3 to May 5, from 10:00 AM, there will be a guided tour by the mayor of Takinoue Town, Naohiro Kiyohara! Why not take this opportunity to walk around the park with the mayor? Additionally, new features like the 'Tenro Staircase' and 'TAKINOUE Objects' have been added, creating even more photogenic scenery at Shibazakura Takinoue Park. We look forward to your visit. On the weekend of the 10th, a photo seminar titled 'Color Expression of Shibazakura' will be held by a professional photographer. If you don't have your own equipment, Nikon will lend you high-quality gear, so feel free to join us. Children, including elementary and middle school students, are also welcome to participate. Families are encouraged to join! We look forward to seeing you all. ------------------------ 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM) Admission 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 #Takinoue #Shibazakura #Shibazakura Takinoue Park #Photo Seminar #Nikon #Hisaaki Asano

I came back again this year! It's the Koinobori Festival at the Ryujin Suspension Bridge 🎏 I usually arrive early, so there weren't 1,000 carp this time 💦 This year's new discovery! The "Ryujin Café" I casually dropped by was absolutely amazing ☕️ Looking up at the carp from below was much more dynamic and beautiful than viewing from above, as they seemed to swim through the sky ✨ The scenery was beautiful, and I was thrilled to find such high-quality food as well. I'm definitely going to be a regular now 👍 Being healed by delicious pasta and a stunning view made for the perfect holiday...

Happy New Year! One Mt. Fuji, two hawks, and three eggplants! Best wishes to everyone! I am Kazumi Sugimoto, a member of the Future Party. In 2026, I will continue to support you with all my efforts. May the new year be wonderful for you. Wishing you a great year ahead! 🎉

Taken on April 15, 2014. This is Andon Chicken Curry from cafe andon. It's my favorite menu. 😊🍛

The black cat has come to play. It is playing with a cat teaser.🐈‍⬛

Taken on May 1, 26. After the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store. Thank you for drawing the cat illustration. It's an oat milk latte and chocolate babka. I'll do my best for the cat treats.🐈🐈‍⬛