Event Announcement📣 On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊 Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵 During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍 At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨ A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼ Be sure to witness that moment🎶 ★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble ★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission) ★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance ★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter ★16:30–: Fun Lottery ★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival *To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office. (First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian) ★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town. Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗 🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30 *In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday) 🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed 🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...

Hello 😊 This is Waraji in Shosenkyo Gorge. It has been hot every day lately, hasn't it? 🌞💦 Still, the trees, birds, and insects in Shosenkyo seem to be enjoying this season, full of energy today as well. ✨ On the way to Shosenkyo, you can admire the majestic Mount Fuji, and in the valley, you can be healed by the cool streams and deep greenery. 🗻🌿 How about refreshing your mind and body in nature at Shosenkyo? 🍃 After enjoying nature, please take your time to savor a meal at "Waraji". 😊 At Waraji, we serve carefully grilled iwana (sweetfish) raised robustly in the summer streams, one by one. 🐟🔥 The aroma of the perfectly grilled skin and the flavor of the tender flesh. It's a proud dish that allows you to taste the blessings of nature as they are. 😋✨ You will enjoy your meal in a kominka (traditional house) that has marked 150 years of history. 🏡 The warmth of the wood envelops the space, creating a nostalgic feeling as if time flows slowly. 🌿 Why not forget about the busy days for a moment and spend some time relaxing in nature? 😊 With delicious dishes and a calming view prepared for you, all of our staff sincerely awaits your visit. ✨🍀

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

About one hour from Tokyo. A day spent enjoying summer in Japan by the sea. As the rainy season ends, summer truly begins in Japan. In this hot season, why not take a little break from the city and head to the beach? Just a 30-minute drive from Hokulea Shonan, the destination is Enoura, a small seaside town in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although it is a place you can visit on a day trip from Tokyo, time flows differently there compared to the city. The blue sky. The calm sea. Just listening to the sound of the waves naturally relaxes your mind. And then, into the water. The moment you enter the sea, the cool water envelops your entire body. This comfort makes you forget the summer heat. "I want to dive a little longer." It felt like I could hear such voices throughout the day. In this season, there are summer-only scenes beneath the sea. Clownfish have begun to spawn. The sight of parent fish carefully protecting their eggs is a special scene you can only encounter at this time. Diving is not just about enjoying the underwater scenery. Visiting a seaside town, feeling the seasons, and experiencing Japan's natural beauty. Such moments are also an important part of this experience. For those with a license, of course, we also offer introductory diving for beginners. How about adding a day at the sea to your Tokyo trip? Japan's hidden charms are surely waiting for you, not found in guidebooks. Experience a special day by the sea in Japan. 🌈 Hokulea Shonan is a small diving shop located in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. About one hour by train from Tokyo. We guide you to Japan's seas, including Shonan and Izu, which can be enjoyed on a day trip from Tokyo. The theme is, "Let's embark on a journey to the unseen world!" Through diving, we hope you can feel the beauty of Japan's seas, its rich nature, and the leisurely flow of time by the seaside. Our tours are small group-based. Beginners and those who are not confident swimmers can participate with peace of mind. We also offer guidance in English. Why not add a day by the sea to your memories of your trip to Japan? We will suggest the perfect sea experience for you, tailored to your diving experience and travel schedule. Feel free to contact us!

The "Kawayu Onsen Steam Beer Garden," which was held for the first time at Kawayu Onsen, along with the simultaneous experience project "AWAKE from KAWAYU" and four monitor tours, has successfully concluded✨ There were moments when the weather turned bad, but it seems that many people enjoyed themselves☺️🎶 So, I will post just a few photos here. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated🧚🏻‍♀️💫 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2026kawayubeergarden/...

This is an announcement from Kawayu Onsen Hotel Kitafukurou. ~Yuagaricha Saryo~ [Nekoban Engawa] Open for one day only♨!! Yuagaricha Saryo Here’s a message from Nekoban Engawa. 😊📨 For someone like me who loves hot springs and lakes, Teshikaga Town is one of my relaxation areas. This time, we will be having a POP-UP for the first time at Kawayu Onsen Hotel Kitafukurou @kitafukurou.kawayu The quality of the hot spring, along with the open-air baths, is wonderful, making it one of my favorite hot springs. We will be using the lobby with a fantastic view of the windows to run a day cafe. After soaking, I would be delighted if you could stop by for a casual tea.❀ The menu may change, but we will be serving the classic Nekoban dish, sesame tofu & special Chinese rice dumplings. New on the menu! Taiwanese tea plum, which is salted plums soaked in oolong tea and honey, is recommended as a summer snack. As for sweets, I wonder whether it will be water yokan or something else... Please look forward to the menu on the day!♡ Rumor has it that soft serve ice cream will be appearing soon at Kitafukurou, so I’m looking forward to that as well! What kind of scenery will we encounter at the end of July?🌿 I hope you enjoy a relaxing time at your leisure. On the day, I hope the owner can enjoy it casually too. (⁠^⁠^⁠) We are looking forward to seeing everyone!♨ [Date] Friday, July 31st 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Last Order 3:30 PM) [Location] Kawayu Onsen Hotel Kitafukurou 1-9-15 Kawayu Onsen 1-chome, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido @kitafukurou.kawayu

The 2nd Saturday Night Market 2026 ❚ Held on August 8, 2026 The 2nd Saturday Night Market 2026 will be held in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. At the venue, you can enjoy classic night market attractions like shooting games and super ball scooping. Familiar food stalls will offer yakitori, yakisoba, and shaved ice, making it a great opportunity to casually enjoy the lively summer atmosphere. From 6 PM, there will be performances including baton twirling, choir, dance, and taiko drumming, perfect for those who want to relax on a summer night at the station. Those who come in yukata will receive a complimentary juice. Why not enjoy a slightly different night at Mie Town Station Front? 【Date】August 8, 2026 (Saturday) 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM 【Location】Mie Town Station Square (539 Mie Town Market, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Schedule】 6:00 PM – Baton Twirling 6:30 PM – Bungoono Rainbow Choir 7:00 PM – Dance Atelier ROⓂD 7:30 PM – Toyo Taiko 【Parking】None *Please use public transportation when visiting. We kindly ask that you do not park at nearby commercial facilities. 【Contact】 Bungoono City Chamber of Commerce Mie Branch TEL: 0974-22-1193

[Drinking Yogurt with Haskap Flavor] Sales began in the village from July! The "Drinking Yogurt with Haskap Flavor" by Milk Design is a product that won the gold prize in the general food category at the "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix" hosted by FM North Wave. The refreshing acidity of the haskap and the sweetness of the drinking yogurt are perfectly balanced, making it ideal as a souvenir or a travel companion! You can purchase it at Roadside Station "Kamu" and Q-Mart in Nishiokoppe Village. When you visit Nishiokoppe Village, please give it a try. - Milk Design processes grass-fed milk sourced from Nishiokoppe Village to produce not only milk and drinking yogurt but also cheese and butter. At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu" and Hotel "Mori Yume," you can also enjoy Milk Design's soft serve ice cream🍦 – Online Shop: https://www.milkdesign.jp/onlineshop... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkdesignhokkaido?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==... #Nishiokoppe Village #Drinking Yogurt #Haskap #Milk Design #Sales Started

Taken on July 26, 26. This is the salt caramel banana basque cheesecake, ice cream, and original chai from LEC COFFEE.

Taken on July 26, 2014. This is ice cream from LEC COFFEE. 🍨

My first summer at Suishohama Beach was amazing.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 1st, the "70th Tokachi Port Festival and the 36th Tokachi Port Fireworks Festival" will be held in Hirocho, celebrating the summer of Tokachi😊 This is the only fireworks festival in the Tokachi region that takes place at a port🎆 The highlights include Chinese fireworks spreading across the night sky and vibrant underwater fireworks blooming on the sea surface, showcasing unique displays that can only be experienced at the port✨✨ Inside the venue, a variety of events will take place, including the Port Bazaar with numerous food stalls, the Tokyo Port Fruit Bazaar, a Fire Prevention Festival, JAF Children's Safety License issuance, Yosakoi Soran dance performances, Jinya Taiko, and the Sea Breeze Sauna Festival🎵 Additionally, this year, a special stage will be held to commemorate the 70th anniversary😍 ★13:00 / 15:30: Go! Anpanman Show ★13:45 / 16:15: Hilarious Comedy Live in Tokachi Port (Dandy Sakano, Sanpachi) ★14:30: Hokkaido Police Band Concert Come and create summer memories at Tokachi Port🤗 *After the fireworks festival, congestion is expected in the downtown area of Taiki Town on National Route 236 when returning to Obihiro, so we recommend using alternative routes to avoid the congested areas for those in a hurry. For more details, please see the [Traffic Congestion Countermeasure Flyer] on the website below. *Both the first and second departures of the Tokachi Patrol Boat Experience have reached full capacity, so registration has ended. Thank you for your understanding. 🔶Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 21:00 🔶Location: Tokachi Port 4th Pier 🔶Contact: Tokachi Port Festival Sponsorship Office (Hirocho Town Hall Fisheries, Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 01558-2-0177 (Weekdays), TEL: 01558-2-2111 (Holidays) https://hiroo-kanko.jp/2026/07/14/__trashed/...

Let's fully enjoy the natural waterfalls during this hot summer! The Toyooka Tourism Association is offering waterfall tours exclusively in July and August. We have already received many reservations, but there are still a few spots available. If you're interested, please check the details and contact us! Let's refresh ourselves in the cool river of Abukawa Gorge!

【☀️Good morning! Live Travel Salad🥗】 Good morning! Teshikaga Town will be featured on Live Travel Salad✨ From luxurious trips abroad and domestically to relaxing hot spring getaways and nearby day trips... the information program 'Good morning! Live Travel Salad' offers a wide range of travel styles. Every week, wonderful guests appear, and this time, Akira Fukuzawa will broadly introduce the highlights of Teshikaga🧚🏻‍♀️💫 Be sure to watch! Saturday, August 1st, 8:00 - 9:30 AM, TV Asahi https://tsplus.asahi.co.jp/tsalad/... #Akira Fukuzawa #Good morning Live Travel Salad

【Special Menu for the Beer Garden Day】 The "Forest Beer Garden" will be held on the evening of Friday, July 31st. On that day, a special takeout menu will be available from Hotel Rimu! Enjoy food from Hotel Rimu along with other vendors. ◇Pickup Date and Time Friday, July 31st, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ◇Pickup Location Hotel Rimu, Restaurant "Green Leaf" ◇Reservations are also accepted Call 0158-87-2000 (Hotel Rimu) ◇Menu Lineup *Food photos are for illustration purposes only. *Sales will end when items run out. *Delivery is not available. ▶Stir-fried Liver and Beansprouts 800 yen (tax included) ▶Stir-fried Pork with Kimchi 800 yen (tax included) ▶Egg Omelette with Eel 800 yen (tax included) ▶Sukeroku Sushi 700 yen (tax included) ▶Salad 700 yen (tax included) ▶Spicy Cucumbers 400 yen (tax included) - 【Forest Beer Garden】 Friday, July 31st 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Last Order at 8:30 PM Hosted by: Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce Youth Division Contact: 0158-87-2974 #Nishiokoppe Village #Beer Garden #Chamber of Commerce Youth Division #Hotel Rimu #Special Menu

Taken on July 26, 2026. After the demonstration by the Kawagoe Domain matchlock gun squad, I took a break at LEC COFFEE. This is a salted caramel banana basque cheesecake. I was able to replenish my salt intake. 😊🧂

Kamagaya Daibutsu The Kamagaya Daibutsu is a bronze seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, created in 1776 by Bun'emon Okuniya (Fukuda) in Kamagaya-juku for the purpose of ancestor worship, commissioned from the metalworker Takagawa Shūzen in Kanda, Edo. During the opening ceremony of the Buddha's eyes, the road from his home to the Daibutsu, about three towns (approximately 327 meters), was covered with Ryukyu fabric, and more than fifty monks were invited to perform a ceremonial procession accompanied by music. It is said that the food served at that time was extravagant, prepared for 300 people by a high-end restaurant in Edo, with gold and silver decorations on the second course, and local folk songs of the time sang, "Silver in the bowl, gold in the dish, and for the grand finale, golden coins on the plate." The Kamagaya Daibutsu was located along the Kioroshi Kaidō, connecting Edo to Chōshi, making it a landmark for travelers. In the illustrations of the "Kisoji Meisho Zue" depicting famous places along the Tokaido Road, the Kamagaya Daibutsu is shown alongside people traveling the road, with horses running in the grasslands. The Daibutsu at the entrance of Kamagaya-juku was likely well-known among the people of Edo. The Kamagaya Daibutsu has been cherished by the local community, surviving the anti-Buddhist movements of the Meiji Era and metal requisitions during the Asia-Pacific War. Today, it is loved by the local people across generations, becoming a station name and inspiring products that bear its name. Cultural and Sports Division https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kosodate-kyouiku/kyoikuindex/bunka_menu/bunkazai.html#cms30...

The "Kawayu Onsen Yukemuri Beer Garden," which was held for the first time at Kawayu Onsen, along with four monitor tours of the concurrently held experience project "AWAKE from KAWAYU," has successfully concluded✨ There were moments when the weather turned a bit, but it seems everyone enjoyed themselves☺️🎶 So, here are a few photos to share🤳📸 Thank you to everyone who visited the "Kawayu Onsen Yukemuri Beer Garden" and participated in the monitor tours!🧚🏻‍♀️💫

Photographed on July 26, 26. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. This is the procession of the daimyo from the Kawagoe Domain. It seems that the students from Kawagoe High School are participating this year.

Photographed on July 26, 26. This is a demonstration of matchlock guns by the Kawagoe Domain matchlock gun squad.

Ikusato Matsuri at Miwakare Park, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture was a fun festival with a free lottery, food stalls, and a stage, creating a relaxing atmosphere. (^_^♪

Yuzu Sunflower Yuyu Farm in Kasugamachi, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture It was fun with a sunflower maze, food stalls, and free sunflower picking!

Enjoy summer in Nagano! Here’s the information about the summer festivals in August✨ 〈Don’t forget to tap the "save" icon if you want to revisit this later!〉 ① Iizuna Fire Festival @iizunakougen_kankou This annual event features around 1,000 fireworks launched over Daizahoushi Pond in Iizuna Highlands. You can enjoy dynamic drum performances and a dazzling array of fireworks over the lake! 【Date】August 10 (Monday) 17:30–21:00 (Fireworks scheduled from 20:00 to 20:50) 【Venue】Around Daizahoushi Pond, Iizuna Highlands *Paid seating available 【Parking】Available (Old Iizuna Highland Ski Resort, etc. Parking fee 2,000 yen per vehicle) *Shuttle buses (free) will operate from some parking areas to the venue *For more details, please check the Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association website. ② Shinshu Shinmachi Rokaku Lake Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival @shinshushinmachi_kanko This is the town's biggest event, featuring about 4,000 fireworks and lanterns illuminating Rokaku Lake. You can watch the fireworks up close, and the booming sounds echoing through the mountains add to the excitement! Watching the fireworks while enjoying the local specialty, Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), is exceptional! 【Date】August 15 (Saturday) 19:00–21:00 【Venue】Nagano City, Shinshu Shinmachi, along the Saigawa River 【Parking】Available *Reservation required and fees apply. Please be cautious. *For more details, please check the Shinshu Shinmachi Summer Festival website. ③ Nagano Binzuru This is a citizen festival that brings together the community in a vibrant celebration of summer in Shinshu Nagano. Local volunteer groups, schools, and businesses form teams called “ren” to showcase dances and performances while clapping wooden rice scoops. Various events are held from the afternoon, making it a festival enjoyable for locals, children, and tourists alike! 【Date】August 1 (Saturday) Day session starts at 10:00, Night session starts at 16:30 【Venue】Zenkoji Omotesando, Showa Street 【Parking】None *For more details, please check the Nagano Binzuru website. ④ Zenkoji Obon En-nichi A special stage will be set up in front of the main hall of Zenkoji, where monks in robes will dance with worshippers! You can feel closer to “Zenkoji-san,” the beloved temple of the people. 【Date】August 10 (Monday) to August 11 (Tuesday, holiday) 17:00–21:00 【Venue】Zenkoji Temple grounds 【Parking】Available *Paid parking nearby ⑤ Nagano Tanabata Festival The arcade stretching 440 meters will be adorned with vibrant Tanabata decorations. The traditional shopping street matches the thoughtfully designed decorations, making it perfect for photos! 【Dates】July 18 (Saturday) to August 7 (Friday) 【Venue】Gondō Arcade Street #Summer Festivals #Nagano Binzuru #Fireworks Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Barbecue at the foot of Mt. Tarumae! The big event in Tomakomai, the Tarumae Sun Festival, will be held this year on Saturday, August 29th, and Sunday, August 30th!✨ Enjoy delicious grilled meat on a charcoal grill while taking part in a variety of exciting events!🥩🍖🔥 For details on discounted advance tickets, including pricing and sales locations, please check the flyer image.

I am a big fan of Toyooka's Mongol Culture Center, and find myself visiting there once every couple of years, even though it has not had many major updates. Imagine my surprise, then, to learn it has a collaboration with a new anime! Incredibly, the original work's author seems to be named "Tomato Soup". What a world we live in! For this new collaboration, which will run from August of this year to the next, the focus will be on notable female figures in Mongol history, especially Sorkhokthani Beki and Töregene. For fans of the anime, apparently there will be anime-related goods and content as well, so it is sure to have something for fans of either history or anime. Already the museum had a very interesting section where you could not just see but even try on various Mongolian clothes, but it sounds like they may specifically be adding some based on these Mongolian princesses. I think it is great that Toyooka maintains such an active cultural life, and I can't wait to go to my favorite museum in Hyogo again to see the new exhibit! Toyooka is a bit out of the way, but visitors are well rewarded with the famous Kinosaki Onsen, delicious crab cuisine, and lots of beautiful wildlife, including the nearby Stork Preserve. I would definitely recommend visiting!

Visiting Kotohira Town to worship at Kotohiragu Shrine, it is essential to not only challenge the classic 785 stone steps but also to arrange a leisurely afternoon tea break along the way. About halfway up, around the 500th step, you will find Kamitsubaki Cafe, hidden within the dense forest. This place is a refined space produced by Shiseido Parlour. As you step inside, large floor-to-ceiling windows offer a breathtaking view of the lush mountain scenery. Sitting by the window, you can enjoy the vibrant greenery while listening to the gentle breeze and birdsong, instantly escaping the daily hustle and bustle. The seasonal dessert sundae in the cafe is a colorful and visually stunning creation that is hard to resist. The perfect blend of sweet and sour fruits with rich cream instantly soothes tired legs. Additionally, you can enjoy Shiseido's famous "Beauty Princess" peach rose jelly drink here. The pink bottle is quite eye-catching, filled with plenty of Nagano Prefecture peach puree and chunks. Each sip brings a rich peach aroma and elegant rose fragrance, infused with collagen and hyaluronic acid, making it both refreshing and nourishing—a dream product for girls. Kamitsubaki is not just a perfect resting spot during your pilgrimage, but also a healing space embraced by nature.

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is a windmill at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Naorai Hall.

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is Enmusubi Red and White Soft Drink and Enmusubi Wind Chime Cider.