Mindfulness tourism was held at Kikuchi Gorge in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. We offered the ultimate retreat in nature’s clear streams to maximize mental and physical performance. Away from everyday noise, participants enjoyed a special experience that sharpened the five senses while feeling the breath of nature. The program featured mindfulness walking incorporating meditation and breathing techniques. Participants walked through Kikuchi Gorge together with a resident priest. At each spot, people quietly faced nature—lying on rocks, sitting in zazen, or otherwise pausing in reflection. In the calm atmosphere, attendees refreshed their minds and bodies and seemed to find new insights. On the first day, we held “Mindfulness Walking and a Tea Ceremony.” A tea master conducted a tea gathering within Kikuchi Gorge. The water of Kikuchi Gorge was used for the tea. In the silent morning space, guests settled their minds and quietly enjoyed delicious tea. On the second day, participants experienced “Mindfulness Walking and a Breakfast Gathering.” They ate breakfast in the crisp morning air while sensing the surrounding nature. They enjoyed their meal in a relaxed, peaceful state. The dishes used the soft water from Kikuchi Gorge, offering clay-pot rice and meals made with local Kikuchi ingredients. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience in their own way. By walking and touching nature in the morning, many said they were able to forget work worries and busyness. The matcha tea ceremony eased tired bodies, and the sound of the clear stream sharpened both hearing and taste. Meditating in nature with the murmur of the river and the cool air felt pleasant. Freshly cooked rice in a clay pot and nameko mushroom soup warmed body and soul; the dishes were elaborate, truly delicious, and left guests very satisfied. These were among many comments we received. It was a luxurious time to experience Kikuchi’s food, nature, and moments of self-reflection with the five senses. Instead of letting a day pass by unnoticed, participants seemed to appreciate spending time in nature solely for themselves.

I Outbound to the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihahi Shrine. It is a morning event. I was even there for the ceremony, but I couldn't see the ceremony because of work.

In the Kono Area of Minami-Echizen, a fireworks festival takes place every summer. The sound reverberating off the mountains creates a truly dramatic experience!

Autumn leaves on floating islands A floating island located at the Anegawa Dam in Shiga Prefecture. The Autumn leaves season is spectacular.

Filled every second. ——【Scenery × food】 Taste of autumn 🍴 (Image of Japanese kaiseki) At Kushiro Prince Hotel, you can enjoy the autumn scenery of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. Fun with panoramic view. While enjoying the luxurious light delivered by Nature and the taste of the season, Please spend a quality time that will unwind your heart. We look forward to your visit. ————————————————————————— At Kushiro Prince Hotel, enjoy the autumn views of Kushiro bathed in the glow of the setting sun. Savor the season’s finest cuisine in a panoramic setting, and let your heart unwind in true comfort and elegance. 【Instagram】 @kushiroprincehotel (Search 👆 at Kushiro Prince Hotel) You can make a reservation from your profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/...

Photographed 11/1/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed. Strawberry Mousse & Joyful Medley Tea Latte and White Mocha Cake.

Many of the Autumn leaves in the city fell due to the storm on November 1st, but today, November 2nd, is fine! The second image shows a Traditional Japanese straw raincoat bathing in Water. Sounds good, doesn't it? (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

You should definitely see the flowers on rainy days at Seumo Park! It is the droplets that have gathered on the lotus leaves. Lotus leaves are highly water-repellent, so they collect water neatly. The rainwater floating on the lotus leaves sparkles like a work of art.

Photographed 11/1/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is yellow and vermilion. Vermilion has a color close to orange.

Shimoda Photography Club 10th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Held in ✨! The "Shimoda Photography Club" has captured the scenery and people's lives in Shimoda Held in a special photo exhibition to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the club, displaying about 2,000 photographs📸✨ The exhibition hall is 🚉 Station Naka (Izukyu Shimoda Station ticket gate) 🏬 Machinaka Street (Renshakucho Street ~ Isecho Street) 🖼️ Machinaka Gallery ( Fujita Building) 3 areas! It will be on display from November 1st (Sat) ~ November 9th (Sun)🏞️🎨 Why don't you rediscover the charm of Shimoda through photography while walking around the city? 🌿 👉 Click here for details https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251101...

【Inatori Hosono Highlands Autumn Susuki Grass Viewing Party】Held in! A spectacular panoramic spot where ✨ a vast Susuki grass field of 125 hectares changes from silver to golden carpet from October 31 to December 1 (Monday). You can overlook the Amagi Mountains and the Izu Islands, and there is no doubt that you can take photogenic photos! Check the Events page for details. https://hosonokougen.com...

Photo from my father. 2025.11.01

A moment to unwind your heart in the sea of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. 【Autumn in Kushiro】 🍴 Melting seasonal seafood wrapped in the light of the Sunset. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is one of One of the World's Three Great Sunsets. While feeling the autumn twilight, With a special dish unique to Hokkaido We hope you will have a memorable time. ————————————————————————— Home to one of the world’s three most beautiful sunsets. Feel the warmth of the autumn evening glow, and savor Hokkaido’s seasonal seafood — a moment that will stay in your heart. @kushiroprince You can make a reservation from your profile URL.

Hoshoji Temple ❚ Autumn foliage status as of October 31, 2025 Autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawa, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The trees are still mostly green overall. We will report on the foliage progress here as it changes. Location: Hoshoji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawa, Bungoono City) Parking: Available Kiyokawa “Sai” Hoshoji Temple in Autumn During the event period, the temple will be illuminated for night viewing. Event period: Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025 Access times to central Bungoono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Yusaku Park (Yujaku Koen) ❚ Autumn foliage status as of October 31, 2025 Yusaku Park (Yujaku Koen) in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative spots for autumn colors. The trees are still mostly green overall. The Yusaku Tourism Momiji Festival begins on November 3. During the festival, kusa-mochi (grass rice cakes) and other items are sold. We will report the changing foliage conditions here in sequence. Location: Yusaku Park (Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available ■■■ Access 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 Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Savoring the River! Ayu, Unagi, River Shrimp, Gori! Traditional Fishing Methods That Live Alongside the Shimanto River Introducing the traditional river fishing methods passed down by river fishers on the Shimanto River. This highlights the important local culture of living close to the river and gratefully receiving its bounty. 〇Traditional Fishing Methods of the Shimanto River The Shimanto River’s traditional fishing methods have been carefully preserved by local river fishers. While their form has gradually changed with environmental shifts, they still remain part of daily life. The river’s abundant gifts—ayu (sweetfish), unagi (eel), tenaga-ebi (long-arm shrimp), and aosa nori (green seaweed)—brighten family meals with the seasons. Skilled chefs in Shimanto City also prepare them into delicious dishes for visitors, and various processed forms are enjoyed as souvenirs. 〇See the River, Taste the River A slow walk along the Shimanto River reveals traps for catching eels and long-arm shrimp seen from chinkabashi bridges, partly submerged in the water. Depending on the season, you may encounter people fishing for ayu or working from traditional river boats. Along the banks you might spot stone-lined devices for catching gori, and at the river mouth workers harvesting green seaweed. If you look closely at the Shimanto River, you’ll discover human lives intertwined with the river. In the evening, taste the very ingredients caught with the traps you saw, slowly savored at a local restaurant. It’s a distinctive, insider way to enjoy the Shimanto River. 〇Introduction to Traditional Fishing Methods ・Ayu Fire-Swinging Fishing Nets are set across the river in advance, and at night a boat swings torches from the deck. Startled by the dancing bands of flame, ayu panic and are driven into the nets. Today this practice often uses LED lights, but the principle remains the same as the traditional method. Ayu are also caught by cast nets, angling, and other methods. ・Long-Arm Shrimp Fishing From a chinkabashi bridge looking toward the water’s edge, you can see PVC pipes spaced at regular intervals. These are korobashi, traps for catching long-arm shrimp. Once made of wood, they have changed to more convenient materials over time. Long-arm shrimp are commonly enjoyed deep-fried whole, producing vibrant colors, and are treasured as a local flavor—some grow large enough to resemble cucumbers. ・Unagi (Eel) Fishing You may see pieces of styrofoam or PET bottles floating in the river without drifting away; they can mark korobashi used to catch eels. Sensitive to smell, eels avoid resin traps, so wooden korobashi are still widely used. ・Gori Fishing If stones are lined along the riverbank to dam the water, they may form the setup for gori’s noborio-toshi-ue fishing. In the Shimanto River, juvenile Numachichibu fish are called gori and are enjoyed as a spring to early-summer delicacy. They are typically eaten deep-fried or simmered in soy-based preserves. 〇Important Notices Fishing on the Shimanto River is subject to fishing rights. Purchasing an angling permit is required when you fish. Also, closed seasons are established to protect resources. Please be aware of these regulations.

【Takamuro Shrine National Tangible Cultural Property Special Open to the public】 One week from November 1 is "Cultural Property Protection Emphasis Week". The purpose of this period is to familiarize ourselves with the cultural properties around us, to reconsider their value, and to protect and pass them on to the future. As part of this Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, a special Open to the public will be held at the National Tangible Cultural Property "Takamuro Shrine Worship Hall, Shrine and Main Shrine". Implementation of the "Palace Carpentry Experience" and "Walking around the historical sites around Takamuro Shrine" will also be held on the day of the event, making it a valuable opportunity to experience a space where culture and history are alive. 〇Date and time 2025 (Reiwa 7)Monday, November 3 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. * Canceled in case of bad weather. Details will be announced on the "Isehara Cultural Properties Site". 〇Venue Takamuro Shrine (2202 Shimosuya, Isehara City) 〇Visiting the site fee free 〇Access From Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu "Isehara Station North Exit" No. 2, Aiko-Ishida Station Outbound bus Get off at "Awakubo Entrance" bus stop 3 minutes on foot Please check the official website for the detailed schedule of the day. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/bunkazai/docs/2025102200040/...

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Shichi-Go-San.

Photographed 10/27/25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

A very yellowtail Limited Time Hokusei Line. At this time of year, the cosmos field in front of the railroad tracks It colors the Hokusei Line.

Morning at Biwashima Shrine (Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

<Tickets on sale now!> Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance in Sakai is coming!🎈 Hiroshima Kagura is coming to Sakai!!⸜❤︎⸝ Hiroshima Kagura offers rich storytelling, powerful dances and staging, and dazzling costumes and masks Packed with elements that even first-timers will enjoy!!ꕤꕥꕤ On the day, you can also try on costumes actually used on stage✨ We will also sell local specialties from various towns and cities, so please take this opportunity to visit us!✨ 📅 Date and time: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00–18:10 📍 Venue: Fenice Sacay Grand Hall (@fenice_sacay) 🔍 For details, search “Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance”! 🔗 https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/... #Hiroshima Kagura #Hiroshima Kagura (alternate) #Sakai Taiko #Sakai Kagura #Fenice Sacay #stage #dance #Kansai Performance #Sakai City https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/...

Sugao Magaibutsu ❚ Oita Bungoono Geopark Sugao Magaibutsu stands in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Its full, gentle face and softly rounded shoulders show a beautifully three-dimensional carving. Its craftsmanship is exquisitely detailed, comparable to wooden Buddhist statues in Kyoto and Nara. Sugao Magaibutsu is thought to date from the end of the Heian period. It is carved into welded tuff from the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. It has been designated a National Important Cultural Property and a Historic Site. Location: 466 Asase, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture About a five-minute drive from Sugao Magaibutsu is Roadside Station Mie, which offers a panoramic view of Enaito no Kei. It’s a good spot to take a break. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about 3 hours by car From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about 2 hours by car From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes by car From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about 1 hour 20 minutes by car ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu — Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture (Bungoono City) Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

From October 18 (Sat.), Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum's Castle Collection 2025 / Autumn ~ Castle no Aya ~ is being Held in. Existing castle keeps and restored castle keeps throughout the country are symbols of castles. In castles that do not have a castle keep, Turrets and gates are symbols. From paper crafts, plastic models, figurines, and candy boxes, you can see the various "castle shapes". Castle Collection 2025 ・ Autumn ~ Castle no Aya ~ Period: October 18 (Sat) ~ December 26 (Fri), 2025 (Reiwa 7) * November 15th and 16th are Kansai Culture Day and will be open to the public for free. Place: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Study Room and Entrance Hall Opening hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (~end of November) 10 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (December~) Closed day: Every Monday (or the next day if it is a holiday) 25-2 Sagaki, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Phone: 0770-32-0050 Admission fee: 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for children (junior high school students and younger) * Group discount 20 people or more

【Hinata Yakushi Treasure Hall Special Exhibition Held in】 This autumn, a special exhibition will be held in to open to the public the precious temple treasures of the history of Hinata Yakushi. Sponsored by the Isehara City Regional Cultural Properties Preservation and Utilization Council, a number of temple treasures that cannot usually be seen are exhibited, centering on the city-designated cultural property "Denmyosawa Fudoson Wood". Please take a look at the breath of history and the crystallization of faith and skills that have been passed down with your own eyes. ◆Event period 2025 (Reiwa 7) October 31 (Friday) ~ November 13 (Thursday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day (Cancelled due to stormy weather) ◆Held in Hinata Yakushi Hojobo Hohoden (Hyuga 1644, Isehara) ◆ Admission fee 300 yen (Other student fees, group fees, etc.) For more information, please visit the official website https://www.hinatayakushi.com/%e4%bb%a4%e5%92%8c7%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8831%e6%97%a5%e9%87%91-%ef%bd%9e-11%e6%9c%8813%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%a8-%e5%ae%9d%e6%ae%bf%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e5%b1%95%e8%a6%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac/#news_single_body...

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the sisterhood between Otofuke and Rice Town, Iwate Prefecture, "Otodandruff Bean Miso Ramen" has been released! 🍜✨ Be sure to check out the flavor that is packed with the charm of the two towns!

November 1 (Sat) 10:00~15:00 ◆Ishirozaki Lighthouse Open to the public The interior of the Ishirozaki Lighthouse will be opened to the public. Squid is a rare opportunity that happens several times a year! Thereare various Privileges on the day of the event. The Ocean Guard's "Umimaru" and Minami-Izu Town's official "Iro Baron" will also appear! November 1 (Sat) ~ 2 (Sun) ◆Minami-Izu Drum Festival In October, gods gather at Izumo Taisha Shrine for Marriages meetings from all over the country, and there are only local gods who are away. November, when the gods return, is also called Kamikizuki or Kamikizuki, and although the scale has increased due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Annual Grand Festival is held everywhere in Minami-Izu Town to pray for a bountiful harvest of five grains.

Commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo: Kofun Summit 🌈 🔴In honor of the Osaka-Kansai Expo🔵, we will explore the value and appeal of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group from an international perspective🌏, comparing them with sites such as Petra in Jordan and India’s stone tombs. Attendees on the day will be entered into a lottery to win hot air balloon ride tickets✨ Please be sure to apply❁❁❁ 📅 Date and Time: Saturday, November 29, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM 📍 Venue: Fenice Sakai Large Hall (2-1-1 Onihashi-cho, Sakai Ward) Admission: Free Capacity: 1,700 people (first-come, first-served application) 💁 For details, search for "Kofun Summit"! 🔗https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/.../r07/r07kofunsummit.html... ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 🔷 Concurrent Special Exhibition and Kofun Goods Sale (no registration required) Location: Fenice Sakai Galleria Time: 12:00 PM–4:30 PM 🔶 Concurrent Children’s Theater Park (no registration required) Location: Fenice Sakai Onihashi Park Time: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM 💁 More details here 🔗https://www.fenice-sacay.jp/event/31242/... #Osaka #Sakai #Sakai City #Sakai Higashi #Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group #World Heritage #Kofun Summit #Kofun #haniwa #Haniwa Division Chief #Fenice Sakai #Kofun Goods #Expo #Osaka-Kansai Expo #Post-Expo https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/sei/samazama_torikumi/r07/r07kofunsummit.html...

★From November 1 (Sat) [Lake Nojiri Japanese smelt fishing] ban lifted ★ Good morning! This is the ★ Information Center staff The countdown to winter has begun in Shinano Town, and stoves are 🍂 indispensable days By the way, speaking of Shinano Town's Popular Winter Leisure ... It's [Lake Nojiri Japanese smelt fishing]! !! The ban will finally be lifted tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st. Around that addictive "Chongchon" ... Please try it out for yourself ♪ ■ Period: November 1 (Sat) ~ 1st Sunday of April of the following year ■ Departure time: 8 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. * Please make a reservation by the day before and gather with plenty of time. ■ Embarkation Fee: 4,000 yen per person on Weekdays, 4,300 yen per person on Weekends and Holidays ■ Day fishing recreational fishing ticket: 700 yen per person * Free fishing fee for junior high school students and younger The equipment necessary for fishing can be rented, so please Contact each fishing boat company when making a reservation. For detailed fishing Information, please see the Lake Nojiri Fisheries Cooperative website.

【Notice】 Winter business hours will change ❕ from November Use the Roadside Station Iwanai thank you🙏 Our Facility is open from November 1 to April 20 of the following year Business hours are from 9:00 to 17:00. Closed day every Monday. * If Monday is a Holidays, the following Tuesday is Closed Day. ◎ Stamp rally Stamps Please note that the above business hours and closed days will be handled in the same way as Same as above. We look 😊 forward to seeing you during the winter months 🐟 Roadside Station Iwanai