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Oita Bungo-Ono Tourism Association
12 hours ago
Yusaku Park autumn leaves ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 20, 2025 Yusaku Park, located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn leaf viewing spots. Overall, the foliage is about 70% along. The area around Shinji Pond should be at its peak this week. Areas farther from the pond are also progressing in color. You can enjoy a palette of green, yellow, and red leaves, which are beautiful. Some trees are already starting to shed leaves that flutter in the wind, but on sunny days the colors look especially vivid. Why not head out to Yusaku Park and be wrapped in autumn hues? During the Yosaku Tourism Momiji Festival, local residents sell kusa-mochi (grass rice cakes) and other treats. If you see them, try one while you can. We will continue to provide updates on the foliage status. The Yusaku Park light-up runs through this week, from November 21 to 23. Some paths are dim at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, and others ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR hakata station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR kumamoto station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR beppu station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introduce sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■
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  • Kyushu region
  • Oita Prefecture
  • Bungoono
  • Sightseeing
  • Autumn leaves
Hiroshima Miyoshi DMO
13 hours ago
The season of the sea of fog has arrived ✨ When you think of Miyoshi City in Hiroshima Prefecture, you can’t help but think of the sea of fog. As autumn deepens and mornings and evenings grow colder, this is truly the perfect time to see it. The whole town becomes wrapped in white mist, and a quiet moment passes as if you were above the clouds. To enjoy the sea of fog, start with the classic Mt. Takatani. From the observation deck you can watch the fog drift slowly as the morning sun gradually breaks through. One of its charms is how different it can look from day to day. If you prefer a relaxed view in nature, head to Okadayama. From the top of the mountain the fog spreads to the distant peaks, creating a calm, sea-like panorama. At Mount Tomishi, the contrast between the sea of fog and the ridgeline is striking. Depending on the day’s weather and the light, it reveals an entirely different face. The sea of fog is a special sight that appears only on mornings when the weather conditions align. That’s why the joy of encountering it is all the greater. It takes about two to four hours for the sea of fog to clear. The scene of the fog lifting is lovely in its own way.♪ On a chilly morning, set your alarm a little earlier and come to Miyoshi. Why not see the breathtaking views the fog creates in Miyoshi? *Photos are from past visits* ◼︎ Mt. Takatani (Sea of Fog Observation Deck) *Images 1–2* Address: Awaya-chō, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: about 30 spaces ◼︎ Mount Tomishi *Images 3–4* Address: Yasuda, Kisa Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: about 100 spaces ◼︎ Okadayama *Images 5–6* Address: Uedamachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: about 5 spaces
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  • Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Sea of clouds
  • Photogenic
  • Instagrammable
  • Nature
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
14 hours ago
Christmas Wreath Making Onesmanorgarden, which designs and builds gardens, invited garden planner Yuka Sato as an instructor to host a fun hands-on crafting session. What we made was a Christmas wreath using eucalyptus leaves and other foliage. In April we made wreaths from dried hydrangeas, but this time a row of fresh, live leaves was laid out. Surrounded by the scent of nioi-hiba, we first trimmed long branches into shorter lengths. From there we made the components to attach to the ring, glued them together, and tied them onto the ring with wire. We repeated that process over and over until the ring was covered. The steps are very simple. However… from start to finish you have to keep the volume consistent, bundle while considering the balance of leaves and berries, and skillfully fill in gaps so none remain. It really makes you think. Our fingertips turned dark from the leaf oils as we worked in silence, and after about three to four hours we finished a lush, full wreath! Adding gold or silver pine cones and wrapping ribbons changed each piece’s final impression during the finishing touches. Participants took their finished works home and seemed to hang them on walls and elsewhere in their homes. As time passes and they dry, their color and texture change. It was a project that let us enjoy qualities different from dried pieces. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Wreath making #Christmas #Eucalyptus #Pine cone #Handicraft
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Christmas
  • Manufacturing
  • Events
  • Nature
  • Flowers
  • Winter
  • Experiences
Ting-ting
14 hours ago
The Setouchi Triennale had already ended in early November, but my first visit to the western islands of Awashima, Ibukijima, and Hondo Island still felt refreshingly new. Of the three islands, Ibukijima left the deepest impression on me. Ibukijima is best known for the tiny dried fish that form the soul of Sanuki udon broth. However, more moving than any local specialty are the artworks displayed in the island’s unique Idebeya (communal birthing house) ruins—most notably Tree of Ibuki. The Idebeya once served a function somewhat like Taiwan’s postpartum care centers. It is said that when a woman went into labor and the men of the household were out fishing, no one could stay home to care for her. So the community set up a space where expectant mothers could gather safely and focus on welcoming new life. The theme of Tree of Ibuki symbolizes a mother’s womb and a rebirth, a shedding of the old self. The idea is profound, and standing inside the installation, looking out through kaleidoscopic mirrors, the layered views are intoxicating, as if you have entered another soft, tranquil world.
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  • Kagawa Prefecture
  • Seto Inland Sea
  • Ibukijima
Qiao Jun
Nov. 19, 2025
To avoid the crowds, I deliberately visited the Shikoku Pilgrimage’s 88th temple, Okoji Temple, last week to see the autumn leaves. In past years, the big ginkgo in the temple would already have shed all its leaves by mid-November, leaving only an empty courtyard and a quiet atmosphere. This year, however, a warm winter kept the golden ginkgo leaves clinging to the branches, and even half of the green maple leaves quietly turned fiery red, as if draping the solemn, peaceful temple in a warm hue. A gentle breeze sent the fallen leaves dancing, and the air filled with the crisp, tranquil scent of autumn, making me slow my pace and savor the calm and vitality of the moment.
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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
Nov. 19, 2025
Applications Open: The 4th Amashin Photo Contest! Thank you for the many entries to the “Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary WEB Photo Contest”! We will review submissions and announce the selected works later. This is an announcement for the 4th Amashin Photo Contest, which began accepting entries on Monday, November 17. The theme is “The Amakusa Charms I Want to Show You More Of.” Capture Amakusa’s landscapes, streets that reflect its history and culture, festivals, illuminations, and more, and send in your photos! For full details, please see our company news page or the attached flyer.👀
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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
Sep. 25, 2025
【Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary Web Photo Contest Held In 🎊】

In conjunction with the "9th Tomioka Castle Castle Festival" to be Held in on Sunday, October 26th Reihoku we will 📸 Held in a web photo contest commemorating the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the birth of Reihoku, and we are looking for photos related to the charms of the town, such as "rich nature", "local cuisine and local specialties", "historical buildings", "daily life", and "people's smiles" under the theme of "the charm of Reihoku Town"!
Subjects are photos taken after January this year, so of course photos of "Reihoku Jatto Festival" and "Tomioka Castle Castle Festival" are OK, and photos taken with smartphones are also OK!

Please take a picture of the scenery that moved you and submit it! Cash prizes 👀 are also available!

📸 【General】High school students and above
1 Grand Prix: 10,000 yen prize money + 5,000 yen worth of Reihoku Town Specialties, 2 special selections: 3,000 yen prize money + 5,000 yen worth of Reihoku Town Specialties, 4 semi-special selections: 5,000 yen worth of Reihoku Specialties
📸 【Junior Division】Elementary and junior high school students
1 Grand Prix: 5,000 yen for a library card, 2 specialties: 3,000 yen for a library card
📸 【Recruitment photos】Photographs taken between January 2025 and October 26, 2025 on the day of the Castle Festival
📸 Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
📸 For more information on how to apply, please check the special Photocon website.
(Please check from the link in the announcement column of our website in your profile)
We look 📸 forward to receiving many applications

🏯 【Inquiry】Reihoku Jatto Festival and Tomioka Castle Castle Festival Executive Committee Photo Contest Section (Reihoku Chamber of Commerce and Industry E-mail:pc@amakusa-kankou.com)
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Hiroshima Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization
Nov. 19, 2025
Cheese from Shobara wins Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards! 🥇 The story of Cheese Studio Nyuizu’s popular product “Yukiko.” 🧀 At the World Cheese Awards 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious cheese contests held in Bern, Switzerland from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15, the NPO Cheese Professional Association awarded Super Gold to “Yukiko” by Cheese Studio Nyuizu. ✨ You can purchase sets including “Yukiko” from Satoyama Shobara SELECT SHOP, an online direct-from-producer shop that lets you enjoy the food of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. ⛄🧀 ◎ Award-Winning Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000023?category...... ◎ Miyoshi Wine and Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000227?category...... Details URL https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000095826.html...
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NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会のプレスリリース(2025年11月18日 12時00分)チーズの世界大会「World Cheese Awards 2025」(開催地:スイス)で「養沢ヤギ牧場」の「養沢ヤギチーズ」(東京)が世界チャンピオンを決めるファイナル審査に選出
  • Hirosima Prefecture
  • Hiroshima_Hiroshima
  • Hiroshima Trip
  • Shobara
  • Gourmet
  • Shopping
  • cheese
  • Sightseeing
  • Local gourmet
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