[Honeymoon trip 🚢 to Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture] We went together to a place that my husband often went to since he was single. The photo was taken by my husband at Shirahama Coast. The sand is pure white, the sea is crystal clear, and the rock surface is rough and cool! Now I want 🐟 to go outbound for a swim in the middle of summer

2025.10.04 Kamisuwa Highway Machiariki Drinking Aruki 2025 On this day, there was 🍶 a big Events in the city of Suwa, "Kamisuwa Highway Town Aruki Swallowing Aruki". From Kamisuwa Station, within a 1km walk along National Route 20, Suwa's Famous Sake Brewery Gozo is lined up, and for the Events on this day, we made it a pedestrian paradise to the traffic light in Suwa 2-chome ~ Motomachi. The members of Suwa's Gozo served the Famous Sake 🍶 that they served with confidence. This year, two stickers, a Japanese cypress and a sticker for participants on the left chest, were used as passports, making it an Events where you can enjoy Famous Sake with the Aroma of Japanese Cypress. The tickets were limited to 3,000 tickets, and this year they were so popular that they were sold out on September 14, half a month earlier than last year!! This time, the gluttonous Kasai couldn't go to the scene. The staff of the same association provided us with photos! This year, there was also a Snacks stalls by Local restaurants and a stalls by local people in the neighborhood!! It was raining on the day of the event, but at 11:00 a.m., the ticket exchange site was crowded, and the Downtown began to bustle toward the start of the pedestrian paradise at 12:00, and at 1:00 p.m., the start time, there was a line in front of Gozo for the brand they were looking for!! At the opening, after greetings from the mayor of Suwa City City and the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Standard "Wood Usage" in Suwa was cut into the mouth. After that, the woodcutters walked along the Along the road and responded to requests until 🎶 around 17:00 at the end. From 14:00, Local dancers enlivened the venue. There was also a big line of stalls, yakitori, eel, karaage, bandityaki, chicken wings, game dishes, skewers, candy apples, grilled Soba noodles, etc. Snack stalls were also very successful! Sake delicious liquor and delicious Local food. I was able to meet the smiles of many people! Thank you very much. Next year, all the staff will continue to outbound so that the customers who come to the event will be satisfied and fun, so that the local people will understand and cooperate, and so that the city of Suwa can be revitalized. https://nomiaruki.com// https://nomiaruki.com/machiaruki-nomiaruki/...

Aircraft used: PENTAX K-70 It is Meiji Jingu Shrine in the morning. Since it was my first time in Tokyo, I was surprised to learn that such Nature is spreading. Equipment: PENTAX K-70 It is Meiji Jingu Shrine in the morning. Since it was my first time in Tokyo, I was surprised to learn that such Nature is spreading. The contrast between the rows of sake barrels and the chic umbrellas is beautiful.

Aircraft used: PENTAX K-70 This is a photo taken during my first solo trip to Tokyo

Photographed on 10/14/25. It is an Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today was the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The Kawagoe Festival is on the 18th and 19th.

Event Announcement 📣 The 23rd Shihoro Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 😊 Enjoy an autumn market selling agricultural and livestock products, processed goods, and local specialties, along with the Shihoro Taste Market offering Shihoro beef loin cut steaks, oshiruko (sweet red bean soup with mochi), and udon, plus all-you-can-fill bag deals for potatoes and onions to savor the flavors of fall 🧅🥔 The festival also features a timed challenge to eat an exact weight called the “Eat and Match the Weight” game, a “Eat and Win!! Grand Lottery,” the Calbee Quiz Rally, and many other attractions 🎵🎵 *For each meal purchased at the Shihoro Taste Market, you will receive one lottery ticket.* We look forward to welcoming many visitors 🤗 📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00–13:30 📍Location: Shihoro Town Rural Sports Park, Special Event Area 📌Contact Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee TEL: 01564-5-5220 (Shihoro Town Hall Industrial Promotion Division) https://www.shihoro.jp/tourism/detail.php?content=1111...

The 44th Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival ❚ Held from November 3 to 24, 2025 Why not visit Bungo-Ono this autumn? The Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival takes place at Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City. Enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage. During the festival, there will be light-ups, a night kagura (Shinto dance) event, and sales of kusa-mochi and other treats. [Period] Saturday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday) to Monday, November 24, 2025 (national holiday) [Location] Yusaku Park (Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City) [Parking] Available ■ Light-up [Dates] November 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), 14 (Fri), 16 (Sun), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) [Time] From sunset until 9:00 PM ■ Yusaku Night Kagura — Suikyō (Water Mirror) [Date and Time] Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:45 PM–8:00 PM ※In case of rain, postponed to the following day [Location] Special floating stage on the Shinji Pond at Yusaku Park 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu — Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20251014event-asaji/...

The Daisen Senmaida selected as a "One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan" is illuminated by 10,000 trees LED lights. Enjoy the autumn and Winter traditions of The Boso peninsula Kamogawa. The lights change from orange, blue, green, and purple every 15 minutes to create a fantastic atmosphere and entertain those who visit. event period 2025 (Reiwa 7) Saturday, October 25 to Monday, January 12 2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in time: 17:00~20:00 (about 3 hours after sunset) Location: 540 Hiratsuka, Kamogawa City, Daisen Senmaida Light up of rice terraces with 10,000 LED lights 　　　4 color switching: orange→ blue→ green→ purple It switches every 15 minutes. Participation fee: Free Organizer: Rice Terrace Night Festival Executive Committee Daisen Senmaida was certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water as "Connecting Terraced Rice Heritage ~Pride of Hometown to the Future~" in the 4th year of Reiwa.

Lake Utonai in mid-October. Swans, geese, and other migratory birds in autumn are gathering one after another. In particular, the "roosting" where the birds fly all at once to the surrounding feeding grounds at dawn is a must see. (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at the Roadside Station)

What is the heartwarming fall experience “Choudo Gari”? 💛 The highlight of the autumn outing season, Hirata Sightseeing Farm’s “Choudo Gari,” is a fruit-picking style where you exchange a ticket for the fruit of your choice. ♪ The key point is that you can take your time and enjoy fruit picking with no time limit. 🍇✨ At reception you receive a three-item set: ・a paper bag ・a ticket ・a farm map ! The farm map shows which fruits are available to harvest that day and how many tickets each requires, so head to the area that interests you. Harvesting scissors ✂️ and the like are provided at the entrance to each area, so you can come empty-handed. Staff will let fruits ripen to the perfect eating point, and you can eat chilled fruit right on the spot. 🍑 *On this visit we enjoyed a super-chilled peach♪* With so many fruits to harvest, it’s hard to decide which to pick! You can harvest Pione grapes and Shine Muscat, both specialties of Miyoshi. ✨ noqoo Labo’s seasonal fruit parfaits, and the old-merchant-house cafe noqoo’s noqoo burger and fruit curry, which make abundant use of orchard fruit, are also very popular. 🍔✨ You can feed snacks to cows and goats, take a break in the cafe, and relax in nature. This autumn, why not fully enjoy fruit picking at Hirata Sightseeing Farm in Miyoshi? (“Choudo Gari” runs until early November.) 🏠 Hirata Sightseeing Farm Address: 1740-3 Ueda-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 0824-69-2346 Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Early opening*: From September 13 to October 19 the farm opens one hour earlier (from 9:00). Closed: March–November on Wednesdays and Thursdays; December–February on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays IG: https://www.instagram.com/hirata.farm/... *For business days and other details, please see Instagram.* This time, Natalie, who has been working at Miyoshi DMO as an international exchange staff member since July, experienced “Choudo Gari.” ☺️✨

A must see in the fall of 2025! Introducing 🍁 Autumn leaves Spots (1) Kiyo Water Temple (Wakaho) 【Best time to visit every year】Early November ~ Late November Precincts are free of charge. 【Car parking lot】30 cars Many Maple trees are planted on the approach to the temple, and the colorful Autumn leaves are very vivid. (2) Kagami Pond (Togakushi) 【Best time to visit every year】Early October ~ mid-October 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】50 cars 10/11~11/3 8:00~17:00 will be one-way due to traffic restrictions. * For details, please check the Togakushi Tourist Association website. (3) Okusobana Nature Garden (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) The promenades are maintained. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours (4) Ōbo Pass (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars In addition to the Northern Alps and the Autumn leaves of Mt. Ichiya, where the legend remains that a demon is said to have been created in one night, you can overlook the Nature of the unexplored area of Onimusato. (5) Lake Iizuna (Iizuna Highlands) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】Free You can enjoy the Autumn leaves of Mt. Mt. Iizuna reflected on the surface of the water. (6) Rice Road Gorge (Shinshu Shinmachi) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ early November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars The beautiful red color of the Autumn leaves spreads to the Water surface, creating the beauty of the mountain Water. (7) Yamadera Temple Tsuneyama Residence (Matsushiro) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Xiangshan East Car Parking Lot (5 minutes walk to Yamaji Temple Tsuneyama Residence) 7 large buses, 7 passenger cars Autumn leaves seen from the round window are very beautiful. The Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau website Summary the Autumn leaves situation in Nagano City. #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Nagano Autumn leaves #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣 The wood-filled event “Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE,” held every year on a Saturday in mid-October, will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025🌲🌲😊 Set among the trees at Shizuyama Camp Village, this wood education event invites visitors to touch wood, play with wood, and be captivated by wood!!😍 Woodworking artists from across Hokkaido will showcase their creations, and you can enjoy a variety of wood-based activities such as coaster and xylophone workshops, wooden bat batting experiences, mini house-building sessions, and food trucks—an outdoor shopping experience centered entirely on wood🪵🪵 There will also be live music and a log-cutting competition!!🎵🎵 As a special gift for visitors, the first 50 attendees will receive a log-grown shiitake mushroom spawn log🎁🎁 Come and savor the beauty of wood amid the lush greenery of Shizuyama Campground🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00–15:00 📍Location: Honbetsu Park, Shizuyama Camp Village, Campground No. 1 📌Contact Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE Executive Committee (Knaou Publishing Co., Ltd.) TEL: 0155-38-4188 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/sightseeing/fes/details/tree_festival_in_kidake.html...

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The appearance of the Otorii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine lives on in the hearts of visitors as a gate to connect with the world of God.

Looking at the Karamon gate of Nijo Castle, a visitor from overseas commented, "There are a lot of Pokémon." The "pokemon" culture broadcasting to the world is felt to be the inheritance of Japan's traditions.

During Zen sitting session at Daisen-in Temple, Daitoku Temple, I felt the need to be aware of "nothingness" at times.

Photographed 10/7/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop. It's been a long time since I've had a yellowtail Hanachozu.

I hope 🍂 you all enjoyed the Autumn leaves of Mikuni Pass. This is a piece where you can feel the beauty that is different from the Autumn leaves, but it is unique to this place that the beauty of Nature spreads out that overwhelms you no matter what season you visit. Being able to enjoy the faces of each season is one of the charms ♪ of Mikuni Pass Please come and visit us 🚗

Shimonada Station at sunset At Shimonada Station, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. In late March, the sun sets over the Seto Inland Sea in front of the station. Am I the only one who feels that there is something sacred about the roof of the platform and the telegraph pole that stand out black in contrast?

Reflections on the sunset A scene at the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. A deer is staring at the sunset over Nara Downtown. In such a scene, do deer also indulge in thought?

Mt. Wakakusa At the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. Avec in a kimono is holding a Japanese umbrella and standing in the background with the sunset in the background. Specialties deer are around it. This is the site of a wedding tree photo shoot, and the deer play a role.

As the sign says, it is a CDshop in town Near Onomichi Station, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. What is this place where a real cat stands next to the entrance with a sign with an illustration of a big cat? The sign said "CDshop in town", but it was a strange sight.

Twilight Rest At Shimonada Station, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. In late March, the sun sets over the Seto Inland Sea in front of the station

Commemorative photo of a solo traveler A scene from Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, at Kuzuryuko Station on the JR Etsumi Kita Line. I am traveling alone using the Blue Spring 18 ticket, and as a commemoration of coming here, I took a selfie using the mirror on the platform.

Summer is almost here During the rainy season in mid-July. At this time of year, there is still no sign of people in Senrihama Beaches, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, but it There are a scene where you can feel summer soon.

A scene in the early morning of Horen-in, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It's late November, when the Autumn leaves is Best time to visit, and while you There is a the Philosopher's Road, which is a Famous place for tourists, if you go early in the morning, you can enjoy the quiet that is not popular, and you can also enjoy the fallen leaves that have not yet been trampled.

【Light up of Korakuen Autumn leaves & Tea ceremony at night】 Behind the Hotel Mori Yume Pure Japan Garden "Korakuen" The moss that covers the ground in the Garden is a very beautiful Garden. It is also one of Spot where you can enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn. Such a paradise October 23 (Thu) and 24 (Fri) Light up makes it sparkle even more! Light up of Autumn leaves Tea ceremony in the evening is also held. 🍁 Light up 💡 of autumn leaves 17:00～21:00 🧉 Tea Ceremony 🧉 18:30～20:30 Participation is free. Next to the garden behind the Hotel Mori Yume Since Car parking space There are, If you are coming by Car, please park your Car there. Contact Us: Nishiokoppe Village Village Town Hall, Industrial Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section 0158-87-2111 Please enjoy Korakuen on an autumn night. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Pure Japan Garden #Korakuen Gardens #Light up of Autumn leaves #Tea Ceremony #Night #Autumn