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Introducing Our Sponsors – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the support of businesses located in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring businesses that support us. (Order is not specified) This time we introduce Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten! 📝 Teshikaga Navi offers a wide range of information, so please take a look✨ Thank you very much to Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten for supporting this event 🙇❣️ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

Nagano Prefecture Minami Shinshu Iida Cherry Blossom Report🌸 Spring has arrived in Minami Shinshu again this year🌸 Blooming began earlier than usual this year, and some lone cherry trees are already in full bloom or at their peak. Each tree seems to tell its own story, offering a spring landscape unique to this region. Here’s today’s lineup📷✨ 1. Kuyoto no Sakura (its dignified presence captivates) 2. Yasutomi Sakura (a celebrated tree representing Iida City) 3. Meotozakura (their closeness is heartwarming) 4. and 5. Koubaiin’s red weeping cherry trees (their vivid crimson contrasts with the sky) 6. Unsaizi Temple’s cherry tree (its blooming in silence feels otherworldly) Photo taken: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Target shooting and clock making Friday, March 20 (national holiday) Forest Museum “Mokumu” was bustling with visitors. Wooden craft maker Sasaki Kogei held a clock-making workshop on the final day of the exhibition. At the same time, visitors could try target shooting with wooden toy guns. ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ At the clock-making table, I was surprised by the wide variety of numbers and decorative pieces to stick onto the dials. For some reason, mushrooms were extremely popular among the boys. They glued parts together and hammered in nails to secure them… and in about 30 minutes each person finished an original clock. With batteries set in the back, they really work. One child hugged his finished piece protectively, saying he would display it in his room. 🔫 🔫 🔫 Meanwhile, the target shooting guns were impressive. They can hold six rubber bands at once and fire in rapid succession. Kids who wanted to aim from farther away lay on their bellies on a chair set back a little to take careful aim. They looked just like snipers. The small animal keychain prizes were adorable. Thank you to everyone who came! - Forest Museum "Mokumu" Winter hours: 10:00–16:30 Last admission accepted until 16:10 Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fees: High school and older 500 yen 4th grade elementary to junior high 300 yen Ages 3 to 3rd grade elementary 100 yen Under 3 years free Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Special exhibition #Forest Museum Mokumu #Sasaki Kogei

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is Homare-zakura along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was half in bloom.

Photographed on March 25, 2014. Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store has reached its eighth anniversary since opening. Congratulations‼️㊗️🎉🌈

On a clear day at a nearby Park, beautiful sanzhu flowers were in bloom. The yellow blossoms are lovely too ☺️

Ono City's hanami spot Cherry blossom status at Uchiyama Park ❚ As of March 26, 2026 The cherry trees (Somei-Yoshino) at Uchiyama Park in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. They appear to be about 30% in bloom. Blooming should advance over the weekend. Location: Mie Town, Bungoono City Parking: Available ■■ Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

From special-date limited-value accommodation plans to extended-stay plans for a leisurely multi-night visit. Choose from a wide range of stay styles to match how you want to spend your time. Which way will you spend your time? Green season operations begin Saturday, April 25. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

A waterfront town unique to Sakai 🌊 Touch it, play with it, buy it An outdoor fishing gear market 🐟🎣 Date and Time Sunday, March 26, 2026, 10:00–17:00 *In case of severe weather, rescheduled to Sunday, May 3, 2026* Location Sakai Ebishima DOCK (West Side of Kushiyacho Nishi 1-1, West side of Xavier Park – Uchikawa Riverbank, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture) For details, check @knotspotsakai 🐟 Search KNOT SPOT SAKAI 2026 https://www.instagram.com/knotspotsakai/...

🚢 Notice of Cruise Ship Call 🚢 The cruise ship Regatta is arriving in Kushiro! Passengers will disembark to enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro. We hope residents will welcome them warmly with a festive atmosphere 😊 When the ship departs, the Hokkaido Kushiro Ezo Daiko Preservation Society will perform taiko drums to see it off 👋 We look forward to everyone’s participation ✨ *General visitor parking available* Date and time: March 26, 2026 (Thursday) Berthing 8:00 Departure 17:00 Location: Earthquake-resistant Passenger Ship Terminal Local product stalls 10:00–14:00 Farewell performance around 16:40

https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html... Sakai Knife Festival 2026 is coming🔪✨🌸 Two days to experience traditional craftsmanship❕ Exhibitions and direct sales of kitchen knives and gardening shears, sharpening services, traditional forging demonstrations and signature engraving by artisans, and many must-see highlights👀 🍎 We will also hold an apple-peeling contest and cooking shows🍳🥬 With a kids’ plaza and the Sakai Hare-no-Hi Marche, there are plenty of activities for both adults and children to enjoy🍞🍿 📅 Date and time: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 10:00–16:00 📍 Venue: Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Event Hall 🎫 Free admission ※ Parking is limited, and the parking lot and surrounding roads will be crowded, so please use public transportation if possible🚉 🔍 For details, search “Sakai Knife Festival”！ 🔗 [Official site URL] https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html...

Photographed on March 25, 2014. Yesterday I went to see the homarezakura (Homare cherry blossoms) along the Shingashi River. Before visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I took a break at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had an oat milk latte and a strawberry doughnut.

From March 1 to March 22, the Ban'ei Memorial Tokachi Support Project “Banba Mori” took place at restaurants across the Tokachi area, and I visited the pork bowl shop Tokachi Butadan in Otofuke Town! Ban'ei horse racing is the world’s only race held in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, where Ban'ei horses compete in strength and grit to pull iron sleds weighing up to one ton. “Banba Mori” is an event featuring limited large-size menu items that weigh more than twice the usual portion. Placed next to a regular pork bowl, it was truly impressive! 😆 When you visit Tokachi, be sure to experience Ban'ei horse racing and taste the region’s signature pork bowl. 🥰 - From March 1 to March 22, the Ban'ei Memorial Tokachi Support Project “BANBA Mori” took place at restaurants across the Tokachi area, and I visited the pork bowl restaurant Tokachi Butadan in Otofuke Town! Ban'ei horse racing is the world’s only race held in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, where Ban'ei horses pull iron sleds weighing up to one ton, testing their power, endurance, and courage. “Banba Mori” offers limited big-portion dishes that are over twice the normal serving size. Compared with a regular pork bowl, it was really striking! 😆 When you come to Tokachi, be sure to check out Ban'ei horse racing and the local specialty pork bowl. 🥰

At the park I sometimes visit with my child, vibrant purple magnolia blossoms were in bloom 😊 Their deep pink stood out beautifully against the blue sky ✨