Warm, springlike weather has arrived! 🌞 You could clearly see the Hidaka Mountain Range from around Ryokuyodai in Otofukecho! 🏔️ Otofukecho sits nearly at the center of the tokachi plain. The town is known for attractions like TokachigawaOnsen and for its farming. On clear days, step away from the town center and the Hidaka Mountain Range rises from the vast fields! - Warm weather has started in Otofukecho too! 🌞 A few days ago I could clearly see the Hidaka Mountain Range from near Ryokuyodai in Otofukecho! 🏔️ Otofukecho is located roughly in the center of the Tokachi Plain and is a town of sightseeing, including TokachigawaOnsen, and agriculture. When the weather is good and you leave the town center, you can see the Hidaka Mountain Range from the wide fields! - The warm spring weather has arrived! 🌞 You could clearly see the Hidaka Mountain Range from around Ryokuyodai in Otofukecho! 🏔️ Otofukecho sits nearly at the center of the Tokachi Plain, known for attractions like TokachigawaOnsen and for field farming. On nice days, if you leave the town center, the majestic fields open up views of the Hidaka Mountain Range!

Photographed on March 8, 2014. These are Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s Kawazu-zakura cherry trees along the Shingashi River, behind the shrine.

🌸🌸Spring Kushiro Sightseeing Bus Tour [Cherry Blossom Edition]🌸🌸 We are now accepting participants for a bus tour that visits Kushiro’s native double-flowered cherry, Kushiro-yae. ☺ Kushiro-yae is a double-flowered variety selected by Rokuro Inazawa, a landscaper who worked in Kushiro City, and it was registered as a cultivar in 1981. Its petals layer upon one another in many folds, giving it an exceptionally charming appearance. The tour visits notable cherry-viewing spots around the city, and participants will eat an original tour bento at Yanagimachi Park, the venue for the Kushiro Cherry Blossom Festival. As the final stop of the cherry blossom front, enjoy Kushiro-yae here in Michihigashi Kushiro. ✨ Date and time: May 16 (Sat) 9:00–13:00 Capacity: 30 people Participation fee: ¥6,500 (tax included) *Please pay in cash on the day. ・Children pay the same price Meeting point: kks convention center (Kushiro City Tourism and International Exchange Center) Assemble at 8:50 For more details and to apply, please check the link in our profile ^ ^

Make shop-quality cakes at home in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🎂 Smiles-filled Forest Sweets Lesson🌳💛 ASAMI Sensei, based in Tojo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, teaches “how to make shop-level cakes at home.” This popular lesson attracts students not only from Shobara City but also from outside the city, such as Miyoshi City. Beginner pastry maker and writer Ms. Maruyama went undercover to join the class! 👀 Here’s a report on the warm, friendly atmosphere of the lesson✨ 📣 Read the article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5561... Forest Sweets Lesson (held irregularly) Location: Tojo Jichi Shinko Center / Shobara Jichi Shinko Center, and others Fee: 7,500 yen — take-home whole cake (cash only) Upcoming sessions announced on Instagram (@asami_patissrie.ropos). How to apply: DM on Instagram or via official LINE

I photographed Angkor Wat in Cambodia 📸

A radiant morning on the Kasamatsu Kawazu-zakura Road. It was delicious 😋 Kasamatsu Kawazu-zakura Road, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO March 3, 2026

Wandering Traveler🚙 Mie Prefecture is full of wonderful places🥰 Inabe City Plum Grove Park This view 🤩 perfect for spring 🌸 a lovely spot You can experience a magical, delightful world here. It was a magnificent plum garden🥰 Photo taken on 2026.03.09

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, March 22, “One-Ton Weight! Deciding the Strongest Banei Horse!” The 58th Banei Memorial takes place 😊 This is the ultimate Banei showdown, with Banei weights run at the maximum of 1 ton! Among the BG1 races, the most prestigious class in Banei racing, this event sits at the very top 🎵 Also, from Friday, March 20 (national holiday) through Sunday, March 22, the “Banei Memorial” event offers a packed schedule of attractions and activities 😍 🔶 A corner exhibiting four-panel manga by the very popular Mayu Sawada, featured on the official Banei Tokachi LINE 🔶 Gourmet stalls gathering winners from past Banei Kitchen Car Grand Prix and other tasty vendors 🔶 On-site predictions and talk shows by comedians and notable personalities, and more Come for all three days to enjoy the events and cheer on the powerful draft horses up close 🤗 https://www.banei-keiba.or.jp/ed_detail.php?id=1580...

From choosing your outfit to makeup. We provide full support for your special day. Choose the perfect outfit for you from our wide selection. Leave the makeup to us as well. We will make your important moments even more beautiful. Create unforgettable, special moments at Kushiro Prince Hotel. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Untie the Strings, Discover Sakai — Experience the Tombs in Minecraft 🎮⛰️ — The hands-on event that was a big hit at the Osaka-Kansai Expo is coming to town! — Would you like to explore the charms of the World Heritage Mozu Tombs through the hugely popular game Minecraft?✨ Wander the kofun world inside Minecraft or build your own original tombs... This special event lets you enjoyably learn about the scale and mysteries of kofun through gameplay! It’s perfect for children and Minecraft fans alike — don’t miss this chance to dive into the world of kofun. 📅 Date and time: March 20 (Fri, public holiday)–22 (Sun), 10:00–17:00 📍 Location: Mozu Kofun Tumuli Visitor Center 💰 Admission: Free ✅ No reservation required (walk-in; two people per session, first-come-first-served on the day / 10 minutes per person) 🔍 For details, search “Untie the Strings, Discover Sakai 2026”! 🔗https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/news/detail/20251217133435...

I attended the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine today. The kawazu-zakura along the Shingashi River were in full bloom. Homarezakura had not yet blossomed.

On this trip to Tokushima, I made a point of visiting Mima City's famous Wakimachi Udatsu Townscape. Walking into this historic street, traditional machiya townhouses from the Edo to Meiji periods stand neatly on both sides, and the strong sense of antiquity makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time. The most striking feature is the tall udatsu rising on both sides of the roofs. Originally built as firebreak walls to prevent fires from spreading, they later became symbols of merchants' wealth and status because of the high cost of construction. White plaster walls, black lattice windows, and tiled roofs weave together an elegant streetscape. Strolling slowly along this street, you can not only admire the beauty of traditional architecture but also sense the historical atmosphere of a former commercial town.

Title: Eternal Vermilion: Koyasu Pagoda under the Kyoto Sky Location: Koyasu Pagoda, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Japan Description: This photo was captured at 3:57 PM in Kyoto. The afternoon sunlight perfectly highlights the vibrant vermilion of the pagoda against the clear blue sky. Shot on iPhone 12 (26mm, f/1.6, 1/1453s), capturing the crisp and serene atmosphere of the season.

Guide to Enjoying the Low-Water Bridge Do not leave your bicycle parked on the bridge. The wind can blow your bicycle and belongings into the river. ※Please read carefully※ ★The low-water bridge serves as a local access road. If a car approaches, move downstream and stop to let it pass. ★Please walk your bicycle across the low-water bridge. ★Do not leave your bicycle parked on the low-water bridge. ★Sitting or lying down on the low-water bridge is dangerous. ★If you want to take photos on the low-water bridge, park your bicycle off the bridge and walk to the spot. ■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓 From April 1, 2026, penalties for bicycle offenses will be increased! ★Cycling with an umbrella or similar: Fine of 5,000 JPY ★Failing to stop when required: Fine of 5,000 JPY ★Riding on the right side of the road: Fine of 6,000 JPY ★Riding side-by-side prohibited: Fine of 3,000 JPY ★Using a mobile phone while riding: Fine of 12,000 JPY ★Riding under the influence of alcohol: Up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to 1,000,000 JPY ■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓■〓 Penalties are also specified for other traffic violations. Please follow the rules when using rental bicycles.

A spring day in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture, with Angyo Kan-zakura blooming in profusion. I captured a moment of my daughter laughing happily beneath rows of cherry trees in full bloom. Along with the soft spring light, the scene expresses the gentle passage of spring in Japan.

It's the moment in a spring field blanketed with rapeseed flowers when my daughter, caught up in the joy, tossed her hat into the sky with a gleeful laugh. Wrapped in warm breezes and sunlight, she celebrates the arrival of spring in Japan with her whole being.

Photographed on March 1, 2014. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE and a matcha Basque cheesecake.

The red-crowned crane tour will end on March 20. Thank you for joining us in large numbers this season. We look forward to welcoming you again when the season to see the cranes returns. ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

At Lake Kussharo, you can experience both sunrise and sunset as grand spectacles. Light reflecting on the lake and the quiet air. It feels as if you have stepped into another world, and we often hear delighted comments like “I ended up staying much longer than I planned.” Lake Kussharo is a caldera lake created by nature. Even though it’s the same lake, you encounter completely different scenery each season. The light that streams across the lake is a view unique to Kussharo Prince Hotel. Please take your time to enjoy the lake’s changing moods as the hours pass. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Morning at Utonai-ko ✨ The silhouette of a large all-white heron, the Great Egret, gleams against the morning sun. (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

Photographed on March 1, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s matcha Basque cheesecake. 🍵

Photographed on March 1, 2014. This is a Black Latte from LEC COFFEE. What beautiful latte art. ☕️

Photographed on March 1, 2014. This is a quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. This time, the quiche features cherry tomatoes, new onions, bacon, and cabbage. It comes with homemade ham and salad, a white vegetable potage, and homemade bread.

I'm on a business trip to Osaka today and stopped by Utsubo Park between meetings. I didn't know much about it, but after looking it up I learned the flowers are called kanhizakura; their flashy pink color is striking, yet they bloom facing downward with a shy charm that made for a lovely shot.

Mirai Towers and Kawazu cherry blossoms I photographed Mirai Towers (formerly the TV Tower) together with Kawazu cherry blossoms in Central Park in Sakae, Nagoya. March 2026

Elegance in every connection. Meet the dress of destiny, exchange rings, and spend a day celebrated by your loved ones. That day will be the most beautiful of your life. A special wedding fulfilled at Kushiro Prince Hotel. Please feel free to consult with us. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

The snowy season has ended, and Lake Kussharo moves on to the next season. Winter operations concluded on March 7. We sincerely thank everyone who visited this winter. Amid the quiet lake and white scenery, we are truly grateful that so many guests could spend special moments here. Now, we move into spring. The green season begins on April 25. We look forward to seeing you again at Lake Kussharo in the new season. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

It's finally Saturday tomorrow📺❣️ 📢Program Broadcast Announcement📢 The finale of Teshikaga town features will air on STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting's Dosanko WEEKEND on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9:25 AM👀✨ Last week's first episode about Teshikaga showed the miraculously clear view of Lake Mashu, let visitors enjoy hot springs and footbaths, and savor delicious Mashu Wagyu… among many other wonderful highlights🍦🧚🏻‍♀️ We can't wait to see what the finale brings this weekend❣️Please be sure to tune in‼︎