The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

It's been 11 years since I came to Hokkaido. I was blessed with good weather ☀️ and visited for the first time this time, but the view was too spectacular. 🤗🤗🤗 A wonderful Autumn leaves spot near Sapporo City. If you're not sure, you should definitely go!! A lot of delicious sweet potato sweets. I highly recommend it ♪ Shooting date: 2024/10/26 (Sat) Weather: Sunny ☀️ Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido (in Nakajima Park) Remarks: Baked sweet potato 🍠 Terrace Held in 2024 < Details> Nakajima Park is loved as Sapporo's Central Park due to the richness of the four seasons. Especially during the autumn leaves season, the sight of golden ginkgo trees shining in the clear sky shakes people's hearts and leaves a vivid impression. The glossy colors floating on the mirror surface of the iris pond are also breathtaking. C Location: Nakajima Park (Chuo-ku, Sapporo City) #Autumn #Photo Contest

A view of the big curve of Autumn leaves from the Car space near No. 5 leading from Shintoku Town on National Route 38 to Karikachi Pass. The trees in the vicinity were cut down this summer, so you can see the big curve beautifully.

Hello everyone, I’m Ozaki from Nagashi Somen En'emon. The trees around the fountain have turned vivid colors, and the mountains of Shosenkyo Gorge are just beginning to change. I’m looking forward to seeing how the autumn foliage develops! It’s getting colder little by little, so warm up with a steaming bowl of hot houtou.

A colony of vermilion-colored mandarin flowers tucked away in the woods　 The Chiba Prefecture is in Ichikawa City Promenade One day in October, when the residual heat had eased a little, I and a cluster of bright red mandarin flowers a little off the usual walking path.

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

Photographed 10/21/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin. Actually, there are many photos of the Kawagoe Festival...

Ruins of the Castle shrouded in haze Autumn leaves are a little later. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Gifu Prefecture Nakatsugawa City "Naegi Ruins of the Castle"

Visited 10/24/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, we visited the Pre-opening of Tatsumi Udon noodles. It is Udon noodles + toriten. Both Udon noodles and toriten are very delicious. 😊

The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentlemen.

Fall at 138 Tower Park Arch Tower and Cosmos and Sunset Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture "138 Tower Park"

It is Ozegahara dyed in autumn colors. The balance between Mt. Hirigatake, the golden marshland, and the pond in the foreground was exquisite, and the scenery was truly beautiful.

Autumn leaves Light up of Meiji Jingu Gaien! I took a picture in front of a big lake. Light up Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected on the surface of the water, and I was able to encounter a fantastic scenery like a mirror. Breathtaking beauty. After taking a few pictures, I soaked in autumn in Japan for a few minutes. (I took this picture which is an illuminated autumn tree in Meiji Jingu Gaien park.)

"The 41st East Iburi Bussan Festival Stalls Introduction (8)" For three days from today, the "41st Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be Held in at the West Court on the 1st floor of the AEON MALL Tomakomai store. Stalls will be introduced! 【Shikisha】~Tomakomai City~ Annual event outlet sweets are available. It is a product that is separated or has an irregular shape, but we will offer it at a price that is easy to buy! !!

Fashionable cafes in Nagoya Even though it's in Nagoya, the name of the store is Shibuya.

It was 🍁 a beautiful autumn sunny day in Engaru Town today In the town Autumn leaves is progressing 🍁🍂 in various parts of the country It's going 🧣 to be cold from now on Please stay warm during the change of seasons ☺️

Searching for Autumn in Gokase While taking photos for foliage updates, I went looking for autumn in Gokase🍁 Today I visited Gion Shrine in Kuraoka and three locations at Josenji Temple⛩️✨ ...but the leaves hadn’t changed color at all😂 Perhaps the lingering summer heat damaged the leaves and the small temperature differences are to blame🤔 Some maple-type trees showed partial color, but on closer inspection most leaves were blackened and withered in places😣 The maples at Josenji looked relatively pretty, but only in a few high-up sections, so overall it still feels like it’s just getting started💡 Josenji’s bamboo fence was repaired and looks fresh and neat👏 You can’t help but want to see that restored bamboo fence paired with beautiful autumn colors😭 Let’s pray the foliage progresses from here and keep watching over it🙏🙏🙏 The "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" event is also underway, so if you spot autumn colors in Gokase, please submit your photos🍁📸 For details, please see the pinned post titled "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" 🤗✨

【Koiji Pass】 Koiji Pass on the border of Okuwa Village and Town/Village of Nagiso Town. It is 😍 a romance highway that is said to have been named after a man and a woman who fell in love across the mountain pass This time, from Okuwa Village to Nagiso Town! ↓ Head to the entrance of the pass to admire the beautiful view from the Athira Bridge, where the Atera Canyon in Okuwa Village is located. ↓ Follow the path shown in the second photo to the Observation decks You may even meet a sawa crab on the way! ↓ At the top of the pass, there is a stone monument of "Koiji Pass" and a heart-shaped "Bell of Fulfillment" There are. ↓ For the time being, please look sideways at the bell of fulfillment and climb up to the Observation decks first. If the weather is good, you can see the majestic mountains such as Komagatake. ↓ And to the bell of fulfillment! If you ring the bell after admiring the beautiful view from the observation decks, your wish will be fulfilled! 👏👏👏 ↓ After ringing the bell of fulfillment with a wish, go down the pass. ↓ What was waiting for me at the end of the descent was the superb view Spot "Kakizore Canyon" This view is a sight to 😮 behold every time It is a walking course of about 10 km from Nojiri Station through Koiji Pass to Jujikane Station. Of course, Nakasendo is also recommended, but Hiking this Koiji Pass is also recommended! !!

[Ken-o Yamanami Fair] Morning Market Bringing the charms of the five Ken-o Yamanami communities—Isehara City, Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa—to you! Isehara City will sell specialty products at the morning market, including a variety pack of kakino-tane shaped like Mt. Oyama and modeled on 23 historic Nissan car models, titled “New-Model Kakino-tane (supervised by Nissan Motor Co.),” and Mt. Oyama’s hidden specialty, Suzuki chili peppers. Please come and join us!! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 6:00 AM–7:00 AM Venue: Atsugi City Cultural Hall parking lot Contact: Atsugi City Hall, Environmental and Agricultural Policy Department, Agricultural Policy Division, Local Production for Local Consumption Section 046-225-2801

October 22, 2024 On that day, hungry me—Kawanishi the foodie—braved my appetite (laughs) and visited several of the city’s autumn leaf spots to take photos and share the much-requested “Suwa autumn foliage report.” The morning was sunny, but by the afternoon, perhaps because of my poor habits, it turned cloudy… please forgive me… The following are my impressions of each spot. They reflect my personal views, so I appreciate your understanding and acceptance. 1. Takashima Castle and Gokoku Shrine — The ginkgo trees showed no color yet and were still very green. The maples only showed the faintest hint of color. 2. Lake Suwa and the lakeside park — I felt the leaves were just beginning to change, but there’s still a long way to go. 3. Katakura-kan — The ginkgo trees are starting to take on a slightly yellow tint, but it still seems early. 4. Tateishi Park — Here, too, the leaves appear to be just beginning to change. The 23rd was rainy, but the high reached 23°C. Mornings have been warm; this week’s highs are around 20°C and the lows do not drop below 10°C. It seems the foliage may be later than usual by about a week. Today, I’m updating you about Suwa City’s recent autumn leaf situation. I received several inquiries, so I visited Suwa’s leaf-viewing spots on October 22. The morning was sunny, but I was unlucky—the afternoon turned cloudy. Please forgive me! Caution: these are my personal impressions; please understand. 1. Takashima Castle and Gokoku Shrine — The ginkgo trees remain very green; only a few leaves are turning yellow. 2. Lake Suwa and Kohan Park — I estimate about 20–30% of the trees have begun changing to yellow and red. 3. Katakura-kan — I estimate about 20–30% of the ginkgo trees around Katakura-kan are gradually turning yellow. 4. Tateishi Park — Similar to Katakura-kan, maples and cherry trees are shifting to red, about 20–30%. Yesterday was rainy in Suwa, but the temperature reached 23°C (74°F). It wasn’t cold at all—quite surprising. Normally in Suwa around November, temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F). I think this year’s autumn colors are delayed by more than a week compared with a typical year.

[Baked potatoes on a bonfire] Nature experience in autumn. After the curatorial event, on the day of the substitute holiday Elementary school students gathered and made a bonfire! The last thing I went to was carrying firewood. Carry the firewood used to make the fire to the BBQ House. Some of the firewood was long and thick. There was also the work of cutting and splitting. Children in the lower grades Scenes of interest in various things, such as lighting fires and cutting wood. When I thought that the person in charge was decided and started moving, I thought, "I want to do that too!" It was interesting to see a child in the upper grades calmly observing the way his feet stopped. A child who likes chopping firewood and keeps chopping it all the time. Some of the children kept cutting trees all the time. Even a first-grader can use a solid saw By the end of the meeting, I was completely good at using a saw! It's amazing how focused they are. Fun of bonfires isn't just about the experience, of course. I also had the pleasure of eating baked potatoes and bread sticks! Sweet potato is a sweet potato that I was allowed to dig on the waterfall last month. Because the firepower was stronger than expected, and the newspaper and aluminum foil wrapping were weak. There were some potatoes that were charred on the outside (it's a reflection ...) The inside is thick and thick! It was packed with sweetness! This is an aside, but After coming to Nishiokoppe, bonfires, BBQ, wood stoves, etc. I have had so many opportunities to see the fire. How do you light, keep and extinguish a fire? Not only in reading Documents, but also in everyday experiences The environment in which you can get to know is interesting. ＊＊＊ Halloween Events this weekend! Please dress up and gather at Nishiokoppe! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Autumn #Nature Experience #Kiiku #Elementary school students #Experience #Bonfire #Roasted sweet potato #Stick bread

Photographed 10/24/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. Cappuccino and two kinds of apple custard apple pie from Aomori Prefecture. It's the autumn of appetite, isn't it? 🌰🎃🍎

A place called Otaguro Park in Japanese cedar ward, Tokyo. I wanted to take pictures of Autumn leaves, so I went with an acquaintance last year. It was very beautiful.

[Ugage Bunko "Even You Might Become an Artist in an Old Folk House"] 2024 Under the concept "Make, Paint, and Experience! Enjoy the Feeling of Being an Artist!", this event lets you taste food and art and join workshops such as painting and pottery (from 500 yen each). By the time you leave, you might just be an artist yourself! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 10:00–15:00 Admission: Free Venue: Ugage Bunko, 862 Kamikasuya, Isehara City (parking for about 50 cars) Inquiries: 090-9372-1065 (Mr. Doi)

Hello, this is Gen 👋 Shosenkyo Gorge is finally into the heart of autumn. At Shosenkyo Gorge, on Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A big autumn event! The Crystal Mikoshi and Momiji Dance will be held❗️ A mikoshi is the vehicle that carries the deity through the neighborhood during festivals. At its center rests an 80-kilogram crystal sphere as the deity’s spirit seat, making this mikoshi popular for protection against evil and misfortune‼️ This mikoshi will be carried by professional bearers, Kai-Koma group, parading powerfully and tightly along Crystal Road, to Senga Falls and the area above the falls—the sight is truly spectacular‼️ A must-see‼️ Anyone who wants to carry the mikoshi can join in on the spot and take part 😃 During November, Gen is also holding an Amethyst Fair ✌️ We have everything from fist-sized amethysts to 200-kilogram-class specimens, so if you love amethyst or stones, please come and see them 👀 This is a rare opportunity you can only experience during the autumn foliage season 😃 If you have the time, please come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge‼️‼️‼️ We look forward to seeing you 😃

"The 41st East Iburi Bussan Festival Stalls (7)" For 3 days from 10/25~10/27, the "41st Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be Held in at the West Court on the 1st floor of the AEON MALL Tomakomai store. We will introduce the Stalls in front of the Held in! 【Kanedai Ono Shoten】~Mukawa Towns~ It is a popular store that has been Stalls since the first edition of the East Iburi Product Festival. The "Raw Dried Shishamo", which is made by drying Hokkaido honshishamo overnight, is a popular item, and we also accept local shipments from the venue to all over the country. Fried shishamo, stewed shishamo honeydew, hokki curry, etc. We have a wide range of delicious products made in-house.

Afternoon tea from November 【Winter Afternoon Tea】 ☃ There are a variety ❄ of sweets such as "Cup de White Chocolate Short" and "White Glass" that are reminiscent of winter in Hokkaido For savory, we have prepared a "Roast Beef Sandwich". In addition to the popular "Push Activity Plan", the "Christmas Mini Parfait Plan" will also be available from December! Please ♪ enjoy a variety of winter sweets ❄menu❄ -Sweets- ・Cup de White Chocolate Short ・Stick ganache ・Croquis chocolate (caramel) ・Macarons ・White glass ・Choux caramel ・Ginger cookies -Savory- ・Roast beef sandwich ・Pickles ・Vegetable chips Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's ✨ website

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

The 2024 sunflower fields have all finished blooming🌻 Nakai Farm, Kodama Farm, Kuroda Farm, Nakagawa Farm, and Shiraki Farm reached a beautiful full bloom!💖 Photo features from each farm↓ Photos 1–2: Nakai Farm Photo 3: Kodama Farm Photo 4: Kuroda Farm Photo 5: Nakagawa Farm Photo 6: Shiraki Farm ⚠ These are not public tourist farms, so you may not enter the fields without permission. To everyone who came to see the sunflowers, thank you very much for observing the farms’ rules.🙇‍♀️ - The sunflower season in Otofukecho for 2024 has now completely ended!🌻 This year’s farms—Nakai Farm, Kodama Farm, Kuroda Farm, Nakagawa Farm, and Shiraki Farm—all bloomed beautifully!💖 A photo collection from each farm↓ Photo 1–2: Nakai Farm Photo 3: Kodama Farm Photo 4: Kuroda Farm Photo 5: Nakagawa Farm Photo 6: Shiraki Farm ⚠ Since none of the five farms are open tourist farms, you may not enter the grounds freely to take photos. Thank you very much to everyone who visited to view the sunflowers and followed the farms’ rules.🙇‍♀️

Tomraushi Onsen Tosetsu-so will be temporarily closed today. Landslide occurred in front of the hotel due to the rain last night. Therefore, please note that the museum is temporarily closed today. The resumption is currently undecided.