【2025 43rd Nomugi Pass Festival】 Held in the Nomugi Pass Festival again this year. In May, when the fresh greenery of Spring shines, why don't you walk together while thinking about the ancient people? ■Events Details 【Held in】 Sunday, May 25, 2025 [Transportation]　 ●Private Car　 Car parking lot: In front of the entrance of Nomugi Pass Auto Camp (Ogiya Historical Materials Museum Ruins) 9:15~Car parking reception　 Transfer to the shuttle bus and move to the departure ceremony venue (about 5 minutes) 【Participation Fee】 ・ Those who meet at the site by private Car ...　JPY 2,000 The participation fee includes a coupon worth 1,000 yen, udo soup, Souvenirs, and insurance. Please pay the participation fee in cash on the day of the event. 【Events Schedule】 -10:00 Departure ceremony at Wasabizawa. -10:10 Start of the commemorative mountain trip from Wasabisawa to Nomugi Pass. ○ Walk about 1.5 km (about 1 hour) with factory girls and children in bocca costumes. At the top of the mountain, there is a wild wheat isasa dance and a song by a stringer. Local Specialty products are also available for sale. ○Lecture by Chiyuki Takabayashi, Director of the Okaya Silk Museums The Scenes and lives of the workers who passed through the Nomugi Pass will tell the story of the workers. There is also a Panel Exhibition of precious photographs of the workers in the help hut. 　 [About the descent and return journey] Use the mountain on foot or by shuttle bus. The last shuttle bus to the Car is scheduled to depart from the summit of Nomugi Pass at 13:20. 【What to bring】 Drinks, lunch boxes (only for those who wish), comfortable shoes, hats, windbreakers, rugs, etc. At the top of the mountain, there are several Stalls shops selling food There are drink. [In case of cancellation] In case of cancellation due to rain or other reasons, a decision will be made by the morning of the day before. ■ About application [Capacity] 150 people 【Registration starts】Friday, April 4, 2025 9:00〜 【Deadline】May 21, 2025 (Water) 17:00 * As soon as the capacity is reached, the reception will be closed. ■ Application / Inquiry Furusato Nagawa Tourism and Exchange Department 〒390-1611 Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 2120-1 Tel. 0263-79-2125 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the cherry blossom of Lotus Temple. The cherry blossoms are also wonderful.

Tailor Ride Experience on the Arao Tidal Flats! Come and enjoy the Arao tidal flats with their beautiful scenery, sea breeze, and ocean scent. Ride a “tailor,” a vehicle used in Ariake Bay, and experience driving across the Arao tidal flats! A tailor is a rototiller fitted with a cargo bed, used for nori farming and clam harvesting. You can also enjoy observing creatures like crabs and hermit crabs! Advance registration is required for this experience! Registration opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Don’t forget your rubber boots!!! Meeting place: Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center Duration: About 50 minutes from the pre-ride briefing to disembarking (ride time about 10 minutes each way) Fees: Adults (high school students and older) 1,000 yen, junior high and elementary school students 600 yen, preschoolers free. Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. How to apply: Apply by phone to the Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center ☏0968-57-7444 Registration start date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 One application covers up to six people per representative, and you cannot change the scheduled date after applying. Please apply again if you need a different date. ・Please bring rubber boots. If you do not have rubber boots, you will not be allowed to ride the tailor. ・The event will proceed in light rain but will be canceled in severe weather. If lightning occurs, the event will be canceled even during the activity.

The donko fishing tournament scheduled for May 11, 2025, in Inukai, Bungo Ono City has been canceled due to rising river levels and concerns for safety. We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the event and ask for your understanding.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms were beginning to fall, and a flower raft was being formed.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine My favorite place The Great Ginkgo Tree has fallen, but it is still alive　 What strength, what vitality Ginkgo has seen a lot of history　 I really like it, I'm sure I've lived there before. How many years have passed since then? It's going to be bigger　 I want to see it with my own eyes That's right, let's go Let's go to Kamakura

A quiet corner of the clear Garden that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the Central Tokyo. In the midst of the bustle of the daytime, the appearance of the kakei and the kick that suddenly caught my eye made me feel as if time had stopped and. In contrast to the surrounding hustle and bustle, only the sound of water stream quietly fills the space. The greenery of the trees reflected in the polished stone water bowl, the texture of the mossy cane. It was a simple and tranquil beauty lurking behind the glamour, a world of wabi-sabi. I was deeply impressed by the fact that this ancient beauty has not changed in the midst of many people coming and going. We hope that you will feel that the aesthetic sense of Japan is condensed in a moment of tranquility.

When I was driving, there was a frog in the twilight.

🌊 [GW is refreshing at the sea! ] Family refreshment course & fun dive in Kawana] 🌿✨ During this year's Golden Week, Hokule'a Shonan Held in a family refreshment course and fun dive in Kawana, Shizuoka Prefecture! ☀️ The best diving day with a blue sky. 🌞 The sea of Kawana, with its outstanding transparency, was as beautiful as a painting, with schools of sparkling fish in the water and seaweed swaying gracefully creating a fantastic landscape. 🐠🌿 From the moment we entered the sea, everyone was full of smiles. 😊✨ Those who participated in the refresher course were able to enjoy diving for the yellowtail first time in a long time and were able to dive with peace of mind with the careful support of the instructor. Confirm basic skills and practice buoyancy control in water. 🤿✨ Meanwhile, the Fun Dive team enjoyed a calm stroll in the water and enjoyed the charm of Kawana's colorful sea. 🐠🪸 After diving, everyone took a commemorative photo 📸✨ The smiles in the water and the group photo on land remained as special memories. 🌈 [Hokule'a Shonan's Refreshment Course & Fun Dive] 🌈 At Hokule'a Shonan, you can request a family refreshment class or fun dive Anytime! ✅ Those who want to enjoy diving safely for the yellowtail first time in a long time ✅ Those who want to make memories with family and friends ✅ Those who want to relax and enjoy themselves Dates and dive sites can also be tailored to your wishes. 🌊 📩 Please feel free to contact us to make a reservation for your next refresher course or fun dive. We look forward to your participation! 🤗✨ 👉 For diving Information on Hokule'a Shonan, please see our profile! #ScubaDivingAdventure #FamilyDivingExperience #RefreshDiveCourse #FunDivingJapan #KawanaDiving #DiscoverUnderwaterWorld #ScubaWithFamily #OceanExploration #DivingInJapan #HokuleaShonan #PADI

Sri Lanka Festival Kamagaya 2025 ~Held in a Events where you can enjoy the food and culture of Sri Lanka, a tropical island also known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean~ ――― In addition to selling authentic Sri Lankan curry and Ceylon tea, you can experience traditional medicine Ayurveda, traditional performing arts dance shows, and free yoga lessons for two days to fully enjoy the atmosphere of Sri Lanka. Why don't you feel like you've traveled to the local area and enjoy international exchange while enjoying local food and dance? < dates> May 17 (Sat), 18 (Sun) 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. < venue> Kamagaya City office parking lot Car <Access > 7 minutes walk from Tobu Urban Park Line, Keisei Matsudo Line, Hokuso Line, Narita Sky Access Line Shinkamagaya Station ＜ＵＲＬ＞https://srilanka-fes-kamagaya.amebaownd.com// [Planning and Policy Office]

🌼 Azalea Mountain Park 🌼 in Toyono Best time to visit this weekend!! *Photo taken on May 8 We are updating the flowering Information in Nagano City on our Home page!

[May 31–October 31] Join the Cycling Stamp Rally! In the Mashu–Kussharo area, crisp air and lush greenery signal the best season for cycling. Ride across the vast caldera—the largest in Japan—and collect stamps while soaking up the spectacular scenery. This year’s Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally will run again. There are 24 stamp locations across Teshikaga Town, and the event runs for five months from Saturday, May 31, 2025, to Friday, October 31, 2025. In addition to Lake Mashu, Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), and the shores of Lake Kussharo, you can tackle scenic mountain passes…! Whether you ride leisurely or push the pace, enjoy cycling at your own speed. ___________________________________ Entry Fee 1,000 yen per person Participant Benefits When you pay the entry fee at registration, you will receive the following benefit tickets. 1. A hot spring bathing voucher redeemable in town 2. A 500-yen voucher usable at Roadside Station Mashu Onsen and other locations Prize Draws Participants who collect stamp points will be entered into prize draws. Complete Prize (Visit all 24 locations!!) • A pair stay at the Prince Hotel (1 winner) • A short glass or single-bud vase from Kawayu Onsen Yunohanaglass (7 winners) • A set of Teshikaga Town local specialties (5 winners) Challenger Prize (Visit 15 locations!!) • Teshikaga Town local specialties (30 winners) ___________________________________ Easy Entry 1. Register on site (two registration locations; no reservation required) 2. Pay the 1,000-yen entry fee in cash 3. Scan the QR code to START! (You may complete the rally over multiple days during the event period) 4. Apply for prizes (Choose your prize category based on the number of stamps) There are 24 stamp points in total! You can also view suggested course routes from the barcode at the bottom of the flyer. Be sure to check it out♪ ___________________________________ Organizer: Granfondo Mashu Executive Committee Inquiries: Lake Mashu Tourism Association 015-482-2200 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/granfondo2025/...

Cool Carp streamers

Daikokuyama is a small hill about a five-minute walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station. Visitors to the tourist information center sometimes ask, "What is that hill? Can you climb it?" Yes, you can climb it! A fit adult can reach the summit in about 15 minutes, so it’s a great hike to recommend to many people. That said, the slope is steep, so we recommend wearing trekking shoes. I climbed it this time using Nordic walking poles, which made it very easy. (Nordic walking poles are available for rent at the tourist information center for 500 yen per day.) The Katsuyama area is known as the birthplace of Boso whaling, and whaling was especially active here during the Edo period. Daikokuyama served as a lookout point for spotting whales. Soon after you start up the trail you’ll come to the grave of Daigo Shinbee I, the founder of Boso whaling. Watch your head for overhead wires along the way if you are tall. There are benches on the lookout, so you can rest and take in the superb views. One visitor even praised the town below as "a charming, picture-book kind of place." Please give it a try and climb it at least once.

My first Children's Day. Carp streamers for the first time. Carp streamers swimming comfortably in the blue sky and smiling 😊 Carp streamers are becoming less and less common, but the large school of about 200 carp streamers was dynamic and impressive 🎏 I felt once again that it is a wonderful tradition that should be passed on in the future. Wishing my daughter a healthy growth. Sukuku Grow Bigger 🌱

Finally, the cherry blossoms began to 🌸 bloom in Kushiro Held in cherry blossom festivals in and around Kushiro City this weekend! Enjoy it. ★ Nearby Events Information ★ 5/10-5/25 Kushiro Sakura Festival (Kushiro Yanagicho Park) 5/10・11 Kushiro Town Cherry Blossom Festival (Kushiro Street Memorial Park Beppo Park) 5/10-5/18 Akkeshi Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival (Konohi Park)

🌸 Thank you for waiting. The cherry blossoms have finally reached full bloom. In Kitoushi Forest, beautiful cherry trees burst into bloom together with the arrival of spring. They are at their peak right now! Come and enjoy the spring scenery—be sure to visit.

✨Experience a magical early-summer evening at Izu Ōkawa Onsen✨ [23rd Firefly Viewing Evening] Dates: Friday, May 30, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM–9:00 PM At Ōkawa Onsen’s Takegasawa Park, whose water runs so pure it even grows wasabi, spend a special night wrapped in the gentle glow of fireflies. Strolling the lantern-lit “Chōchin Walk” feels like a scene from a picture book. After your walk, enjoy lively moments at the “Hotaru Market,” where local gourmet food and festival stalls line up. 🌟[Weekday Special]🌟 Visitors wearing yukata or kimono will receive one bottle of the Higashiizu-exclusive craft beer “Moon Road Beer” per person (weekdays only). ▶If you’d like one, please come to the festival square headquarters wearing the applicable attire. Enhance the nostalgic mood of the event with traditional dress and savor a Japanese summer evening🌙🍺 📍Venue: Takegasawa Park, Ōkawa, Higashiizucho, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 🚌Free shuttle bus available (operates from Izu-Ōkawa Station and temporary parking areas) 💡Firefly conservation donation: from 300 yen per person (your support is appreciated) Yukata, lanterns, firefly light, and the bustle of festival stalls. Why not experience this unique, soothing night tucked away in the mountains of Izu?

Nagawa Town The mountains have turned bright young green and deep forest green, growing lush and vibrant!!😄💪! The fields reflect on the water laid across the paddies, creating a lively scene✨ Doesn’t this kind of road make you want to ride a bicycle🚵?😉 Search for Nagawa Cycle (E-BIKE)🔍 Half day (4 hours) from 1,000 yen〜

At the Arao Omoyai Civic Flowerbed, rose viewing events take place twice a year in spring and autumn! Location: Beside Arao City Oshima Purification Center (Oshima 4-chome 1-73, Arao City) Admission: Free Opening hours April to September 7:00–18:00 (Roses typically bloom from late April through June) October to March 7:00–17:00 (Roses typically bloom from late October through November) Notes for visitors There are no restrooms on the grounds. Be careful: the ground can become muddy in rainy weather. Access Due to the extension work on the Ariake Coastal Road, the entrance and exit for the Omoyai Civic Flowerbed will be changed from January 9, 2024 (Reiwa 6) for the time being. Please take care when visiting. Follow the directions on the on-site information boards for passage.

Cherry blossoms have started to bloom. The town's Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees have begun to flower! Some trees are already at their peak. Spring is in full swing! https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

<Regarding the Lifting of the Closure on the Mashu-dake Trail> The Mashu-dake trail, which had been closed from the Mashu Lake First Observatory to Mashu-dake due to confirmed bear activity, has been reopened as of today. While passage is now allowed, please use the trail only after taking the usual safety precautions. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/mashudakekinshi/...

Today, the terraced rice fields of Otoyo Town are filled with water, and the blue sky, clouds, and sunsets are reflected like mirrors. This place, where the traditional farming village life still lives, is the original scenery of Japan. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and go on a journey that quietly fills your heart. Please visit the special scenery only at this time of year!

Good morning! 🌞 Continuing our series, we introduce Furosen at Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, a traditional house inn in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Furosen sits in Kamitani, a town of terraced rice fields and houses in Shobara City. According to legend, an immortal sage once lived in this valley, and the house stands at the valley’s innermost point, atop the highest terraced field as if it grew from the land itself. In this secluded valley, only vast green hills and birdsong break the silence. Misty dawns, dusks sinking into deep blue, nights filled with the moon and stars. The valley’s seasonal beauty brings profound calm and healing. The spacious 200 m2 house on a broad plot features a clean, white-based interior. Spend time losing yourself in the valley view from the front garden chairs where you can enjoy a BBQ, lounge freely on a Yogibo sofa in the living room, or laze on the engawa that connects to the scenery. At night, relax in the large indoor bath with gently drawn hot water or soak under a sky full of stars in the open-air Goemon-style bath—unique pleasures of Furosen. This inn lets you fully savor the mountain village’s beauty in complete privacy, a feeling you appreciate most by staying overnight. About a 30-minute drive away, you’ll find many leisure facilities, restaurants, and cafes. Within an hour you can reach Izumo or Onomichi, so you can plan flexibly according to your mood and the weather. Facilities provided: cooking utensils, tableware, basic seasonings, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, stove, kettle, water server, audio speakers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, facial cleanser, shaving foam, body towel, brush, hairdryer, toothbrush set, face towels, bath towels, razor, cotton swabs, lotion, yukata (casual robe), slippers, and Wi-Fi. Check-in / Check-out Check-in: from 15:00 Check-out: by 11:00 Children are welcome ・Elementary school age and older: 4,400 JPY per person ・Preschool children: 2,200 JPY per person

〈Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour Begins!〉 We are entering the season when Ezo iso azalea is in full bloom. Would you like to stroll across Tsutsujigahara, which connects Kawayu Onsen and Mt. Io? The “Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour,” where you can observe Ezo iso azalea at its peak, is starting soon! Because the course departs from Kawayu Onsen, you can take the walk in the morning after staying in the hot spring town. ＜Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail Walk Information＞ ■Period: June 1, 2025–June 30, 2025 ■Time: Every morning at 6:00 AM (the full route takes about one hour) Gather at 5:55 AM, depart at 6:00 AM※Canceled in case of rain ■Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and older (infants free) ■Meeting Point: In front of Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ■How to Apply: By email to kawayu.unkyo★gmail.com (replace ★ with @) by 7:00 PM the day before, stating ① name of the representative ② number of participants ③ contact phone number ④ name of the accommodation where you will be staying. If you cannot send an email, please call the Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association office at 015-486-9181. [ Notes ] ・This tour starts at Kawayu Onsen and involves walking approximately 3 km to Mt. Io (return from Mt. Io will be by vehicle). ・Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing that allow easy movement. ・The tour will be canceled in case of rain. We will notify all applicants if the tour is canceled. ・Depending on the flowering status of the iso azalea, the details above may change or the tour may be canceled. ■Organizer: Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association, Akan-Mashu National Park ■Inquiries: (Office) 015-486-9181 ※Located inside Kawayu Onsen Guesthouse NOMY https://masyuko.or.jp/news/tutujisansakustart/...

🌳 Forest Kominka Series 🌳 【Yamashigi no Mori】 A 140-year-old kominka standing in the sky at a Elevation of 650 meters. There are two buildings, "Shishigi" built in the Taisho era and "Nakashigi" built in the Meiji era. It is a pleasant place where a gentle forest breeze 🍃 blows through. In the immediate vicinity, there are tea gardens, bamboo forests, fruit trees, and. There are also plenty of hands-on activities to experience the activities of mountain villages. Capacity: 2 buildings, 15 people each, 30 people in total Facilities: Goemon bath, furnace, sunken hearth * The Goemon bath and furnace are facilities only for "Shishigi". ◎ Experience 📍 Tea picking and kettle roasting tea making In the Tea plantations created in the valley, May is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat season every year. By that time, you can experience picking Tea and making kama-roasted tea at the Yama School A tour will be planned. Roasted tea grown in Yamashigi no Mori is served at "Donkotei" and "Morokko House". It is also sold as "Yamashigi tea". 📍 Ume Plum Chigiri / Ume Plum Shigoto Two Plum trees are also indispensable for life since ancient times. In Morotsuka, Ume plum dishes are held in each household throughout the year. Teaching such Ume Plum work is also a popular project of the "Yama School" tour. Ume syrup and pickled Ume plums are all very popular. 📍 Yuzu picking and yuzu processing From autumn to winter, it is the turn of yuzu. Stay blue, turn yellow, Each of them does a good job. This is also a Standard of the "Yama School" tour set in Yamashigi no Mori. Making and more yuzu, taking a yuzu bath... I will enjoy yuzu to the fullest. * For Accommodation and experience, please contact the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association in advance. ■ Inquiries Morotsuka Village Tourism Association (Shiitake-no-kan 21) Phone number: 0982-65-0178

【Fresh greenery Soba Festival Held in】 The greenery of Nagawa has Unfolds even more vividly, and the refreshing season has arrived. The "Fresh Greenery Soba Festival" where you can enjoy such "fresh greenery" and "Soba noodles" of Nagawa will be held in again this year. Enjoy the rich Nature and seasonal tastes. ■ Held in period Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 ■ Organizer Nagawa Soba no Kai (Participating stores: Fukuden, Senraku, Soba no Rinagawa, Nagawanagawa Sansaikan) ■ Participating stores and special menus ◯ Soba noodle store Fukuden Senraku (Accommodation Available) 　Limited time "Freshly picked Wild Vegetables Tōji Soba" 　Please enjoy the Aroma of freshly picked Wild Vegetables to the fullest. Soba no Sato Nagawa Nagawa Sansaikan 　Limited time "Wild Vegetables Menu" 　We offer a special dish using Spring Wild Vegetables. ◯ Inn Oishiya 　Accommodation guests will receive plenty of Spring flavors. 　Please Please enjoy the seasonal flavors of Nagawa in a relaxing time. ■ Privileges Meals and Accommodation at participating stores during the period will be selected by lottery to receive a "Nomugi-chan washcloth". Please use it as a memory of Nagawa. ■ Information on participating stores ● Handmade Soba Fukuden Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 4233 Phone: 0263-79-2003 Business hours: 10:30-18:00 (until sold out) Regular holiday: Water and Sunday ● Senraku (Accommodation available) Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13 Phone: 0263-79-2122 Business hours: 11:00 a.m. Regular holiday: Thursday ● Soba no Sato Nagawa Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-14 Phone: 0263-79-2906 Business hours: 11:00-14:00 Regular holiday: Monday and Tuesday ● Nagawa Sansaikan Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 2120-1 Phone: 0263-79-2815 Business hours: 9:00-16:00 (Shokudo is open from 11:00 to 14:00) Regular holiday: Water and Sunday ● Travel inn Oishiya Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13 Phone: 0263-79-2078 ■ General Information Furusato Nagawa Tourism and Exchange Department 〒390-1611 Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 2120-1 Tel. 0263-79-2125 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00) In the beautiful scenery surrounded by fresh greenery, enjoy the blessings of the mountains and spend a relaxing time. Enjoy the Spring in Nagawa with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

2025 Cherry blossoms in Shintoku Town Shintoku Shrine Mountain is also a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms, but the cherry blossoms blooming on the riverbed and park in In the town are also very beautiful. The cherry blossoms in In the town are swaying in the wind and their petals are falling little by little. However, the cherry blossoms in the direction of Kuashi are now in full bloom and are in best time to visit. On weekends, ☁️☔️ it is cloudy and rainy, but why don't you come and enjoy seeing the cherry blossoms on Shintoku Shrine Mountain, walking around the cherry blossoms in the In the town, and walking and driving around the cherry blossoms? We also rent bicycles and rental cars, so please feel free to contact us 💁 ♀️ For all of you, I hope 🌸 you have a good day today #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Bicycle Rental #Sightseeing with bicycle rental #Car Rental #Cherry Blossom Spot #Famous landmarks of cherry blossoms #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #cherryflowers #blossom #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. In the raft, the boatman was practicing.