Event Announcement📣 From Saturday, October 25 to Wednesday, October 29, the 56th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival will take place 😊 Over five days, a variety of events will unfold 🎶🎶 🔶October 25 – Student Day!! Enjoy student-focused events such as the elementary school calligraphy exhibition awards ceremony, high school calligraphy performance, and dance performances 🎵🎵 🔶October 26 – Art & Fantasy Day The schedule is packed with family-friendly attractions including a hero show, impressionist singing show, picture book readings, and an idol show 🎶🎶 🔶October 27 – Health & Culture Day You can watch health exercise sessions, a traffic safety outreach lecture, high school student showtime and live performances, and university and middle school students performing solo with guitar and voice 🎵🎵 🔶October 28 – Entertainment Day Enjoy a kayōkyoku (popular song) show by Kō-chan & Mamizō, street performances by performer RUI, a kayōkyoku show by Akari Mizumori, and hula dance among other attractions 🎶🎶 🔶October 29 – Music Day Immerse yourself in music with flute and guitar or flute and piano by Grazie 95, a guitar live by One-Man Digital Orchestra Harumi Sato All-Stars, and a kayō stage featuring popular songs 🎵🎵 🔷In addition, on October 25 Obihiro Agricultural High School will hold a local products sale, and on October 27 and 29 the film "The Talkative Photo Studio" will be screened, so please enjoy the many events on each day 🤗 https://obikan.jp/page-7621/page-7625/...

Like dandelion fluff. The charm of Fujikawa Town nationwide It spreads 🌼 softly

The trees surrounding the Tokachi Gaoka Observation decks are beautifully colored 🍁 in red and orange In addition, the rows of Row of ginkgo trees in Otofuke Town also make the autumn scenery even more gorgeous ✨ 🌙 The Row of ginkgo trees in the In the town (Kino Kita-dori) is also Light up for a limited time! The last day of Light up is tomorrow, October 24. Enjoy 🍂 the special scenery only in this season

It's been a long time since yellowtail sunny. From my father's survival confirmation LINE. 2025/10/23

【Autumn Nature Observation Meeting in Miyanomori】 The Miya Forest surrounds the forest park. I heard that you can take a walk in the Miya Forest From children to Adults, About 20 people gathered. From the base to the top and back It is a palace forest that can be walked in a little over one hour. Fallen leaves Unfold at your feet Every time I walked, the sound of rustling leaves got into my ears. In the early stages, everyone was walking at the same pace. Children full of energy Slowly, forward, forward. As you walk, stop when you find something that interests you. You can stare at it or touch it. In the clear air I was able to thoroughly enjoy the autumn forest. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Miya no Mori #Walk around #Autumn #Mushrooms

[Around the bonfire] When the minimum temperature started to hover around 0°C. At the BBQ House behind the Hotel Mori Yume Children gathered around the bonfire. Experience lighting a fire and cutting wood I tried grilling food. In a temperature where you can't spend time in short sleeves anymore The area around the fire is warm and warm. Adult and upper grade support is also available. Do what you want to do It was a moment when I was able to experience it to my heart's content. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, bread, wieners, marshmallows, etc. Many of them were well baked with little burning! It's almost time for bonfires and grilled meat. There is also a garden next to the BBQ House Preparations for winter were progressing steadily. Surely there will be winter fun in winter I'm a little excited to see if I'm waiting. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Bonfire #Baked sweet potato #Experience #Kiiku #Autumn

[Limited to 500 copies] Tomioka Castle “Gojoin” 70th Anniversary Edition Now on Sale! This year marks the 70th anniversary of Reihoku’s municipal status, established on January 1, 1955 (Showa 30). To commemorate the anniversary, a special Tomioka Castle Gojoin 70th Anniversary Edition will be sold in a separate limited release of 500 copies, apart from the regular Gojoin on sale now.🎊 During the Shimabara–Amakusa Uprising, Tomioka Castle served as a government stronghold and withstood two major assaults by the rebel forces led by Amakusa Shirō Tokisada. Through a desperate defense, the castle avoided capture. The Gojoin of the impregnable Tomioka Castle is said to bring the blessing of “not falling.”👀 Please purchase yours at the Reihoku Town History Museum.✨ Price: 500 yen per sheet (set of two: regular edition plus 70th anniversary edition — 700 yen) Number available: First 500 copies (sales end when sold out) Sale starts: Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM — the day of the Castle Festival! Sales location: Reihoku Town History Museum Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Closed: Every Thursday (if a holiday, closed the following weekday) Phone: 0969-35-0712 Please note: mail-order sales are not available. For inquiries, contact Reihoku Town History Museum (☎0969-35-0712) or Reihoku Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division (☎0969-35-3332). The same notice is also available on the official Reihoku Town Hall website.

Photographed 10/18/25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Cosmos blooming in fallow fields Autumn leaves are progressing in the Northern Alps, and Azumino is getting cold in the mornings and evenings

Photographed 10/18/25. Benkei's festival float is praying for safety during the Kawagoe Festival and receiving an exorcism.

🌻 Tsunan Sunflower Square 🌻 Surrounded by sunflowers that bloom brilliantly in midsummer, I visited because I wanted to feel "summer". It was a masterpiece with sunflowers blooming all over the place, but I 📷✨ took a picture of some of them There is also a maze of sunflowers, and it is a Spot that is sure to be photogenic! It is a place where 🌻 families, couples, and photographers can enjoy a variety of things

[Okuyama Diary Vol.73 * Akazawa Inn, the beginning of autumn] The number of days with cool air has suddenly increased Okuyamanashi is Yakawa. I was wary that there would still be hot days. However, on this day, we stayed at Akazawa Inn, which is at a high elevation. Near dusk, the temperature plummets, The signs of autumn seemed to creep up from under my feet.

We will present the "Kikuchi Gorge Light-Up". At Kikuchi Gorge, a signature sightseeing spot in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, we will illuminate the gorge at night. From the Kikuchi Gorge tollgate area, we will light up locations such as Reimei Falls, Momijigase, and Ryugafuchi. This marks the fourth Kikuchi Gorge Light-Up. We invite you into an extraordinary night at Kikuchi Gorge, normally closed to visitors after dark, with lights, illumination displays, and bamboo lanterns. Event dates: Friday, October 31st to Sunday, November 9th, Reiwa 7 (2025). Time: 5:30 PM–9:00 PM (Last admission: 8:20 PM). Admission: 1,000 yen per person for junior high school students and older (includes maintenance cooperation fee and parking fee). Parking: Please use the Kikuchi Gorge parking lot. Shuttle bus: On Saturday, November 1; Sunday, November 2; Monday, November 3 (national holiday); and Saturday, November 8, a shuttle bus will run from the central Kikuchi Gorge parking lot to the Kikuchi Gorge boarding area. https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/light_up...

On Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20, the Annual Grand Festival of Imamiya Shrine in the western district was held in. On the first day, in the Shinko procession, this year's "Imamiya Reiwa Houkokai" held a Mikoshi ceremony from Mt. Wada to Imamiya Shrine in the morning, distributing lucky mochi and sacred sake to people along the road to ward off evil. In the afternoon, following the Atami Fue Festival, we Parade along the Course of Imamiya Shrine ~ Tenjincho ~ Wadacho ~ Nagisa Koen ~ Tenjincho with the Miya Mikoshi and entered the shrine. With the attendance of the people concerned, the Shinto ritual of the Yoimiya Festival was held at Imamiya Shrine. After Shinto ritual, many people gathered and the Dedication of Kagura, Juvenile Dance, and Shrine Maiden Dance. On the second day, the Shinto ritual of the Annual Grand Festival, a dedication performance by Mr. Ichitaro of Japanese Drums, and the "Shocho Ceremony" were held, in which Mr. Takashi Kishimoto, the master of the Shijo Shinryu Headquarters, served as the master of the sword. On both days, the shrine and the surrounding area were lined with night shops, and not only Adult but also children enjoyed the festival.

For 3 days from 10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun), a music Events titled "Atami Art Fringe Asian Wind" will be Held in at the Shinsui Park "Moon Terrace" and Itokawa Promenade "Dragon Bridge". In a Light up and fantastic venue, you can Fun dances and performances from Asian countries. It takes about 10 minutes on foot between the two venues. Visiting the sites are free of charge, so please feel free to visit us. Date & Time: 2025/10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun) 18:30~20:40 【Shinsui Park Moon Terrace】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 Korea: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Korea: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Thailand: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Thailand: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 【Itokawa Promenade Dragon Bridge】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Vietnam: Toruung performance 19:00~19:20 China: Erhu and Biwa 19:50~20:10 Vietnam: Toruung performance 20:20~20:40 China: Erhu and Biwa 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 India: Sitar & Tabla 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 India: Sitar & Tabla * Light rain and Cancelled due to stormy weather. The contents are subject to change due to weather conditions. (Decided by 15:00 on the day of each day.) We will inform you at the inquiry number below. ） Inquiries / Opera Season Hall Phone 090-4606-1059

📢 Sakai Tourism Concierge will participate in the Czech Festival 2025! ✨ This year, the Sakai Tourism Concierge will participate in the Czech Festival and promote Sakai Tourism PR on stage! PR activities for Sakai tourism are scheduled at ☺ the PR booth of the Sakai Tourism and Convention Convention Bureau Public Interest Incorporated Association. Come and visit us at the Czech Festival! We look ✨ forward to seeing you at the venue 🔍 For details of the Events, please check the social media of "Czech Festival" 🔍 For more information, search "Czech Festival 2025"! https://www.facebook.com/KansaiSakaiCzech/?_rdr...

The days are getting shorter these days, but the Castle Town Street of Otaki is Light up with a cute watering can at the end of the road. In addition, Hanachozu will be decorated from November 21 (Friday) to November 24 (Monday).

[Mt. Kiritou] Mt. Kiritou rises to 1,305 meters and is a popular destination for day hikes. It sits near the middle of the Central Divide that runs east to west across Nagano Prefecture. From the summit you can take in wide views of Matsumoto, Ina, and the Suwa area, as well as the Northern and Southern Alps, MtOntake, Yatsugatake, and even MtMyoko on the far horizon. From late April into May, delicate reddish-purple okinagusa flowers greet hikers. [Hiking Routes] Mt. Kiritou has three main hiking routes, each with its own appeal. Choose the route that suits you and give Mt. Kiritou a try! 1. Shimotonishijo Course 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) 3. Central Divide Course Note: In winter, crampons and other cold‑weather mountaineering gear are essential. 1. Shimotonishijo Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 40 spaces Toilets: one men’s and one women’s toilet at Yamanokami Nature Garden Related: Yamanokami Nature Garden, okinagusa This route starts at Shimonishijo to the north of Mt. Kiritou. From the Yamanokami Nature Garden parking area it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. From the parking area you walk along forest paths through the Nature Garden and past Tamarazu no Ike toward the trailhead, warming up your legs before the climb. 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) Access by car: about 20 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Ono Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: temporary toilets available (closed in winter) Related: Mt. Kiritou winter sample itinerary This route starts from Ono to the south of Mt. Kiritou. The trail passes historic spots such as the Kattori Castle Ruins and a stone monument to Ontake Daigongen. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from the parking area, and it is the steepest of the three courses. 3. Central Divide Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: none Related: Oshibayama, nirinso (two‑leaf anemone) The trailhead lies slightly toward Shiojiri from the watershed park at Utou Pass. The route climbs via Oshibayama to Mt. Kiritou and takes about 2.5 hours. The scenery and terrain change rapidly on the way to the summit, offering a varied mountain trail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requests for a safe and enjoyable climb of Mt. Kiritou Please protect plants for nature conservation. Take your trash home to help protect the environment. The Mt. Kiritou area experiences frequent lightning, so monitor the weather carefully. Do not enter any prohibited areas. Never start a wildfire. Be aware of dangerous wildlife such as bears, hornets, and poison‑sumac species.

🌳 "The 68th Sakai City Greening Festival" will be held in 🌳 at Daisen Park Let's go out to Daisen Park with a Leisure Seats to Held in a Events to convey the importance Stalls 🍔🥤 of greenery at Daisen Park Kitchen Car, a symbol park of Sakai CityLet's 🎵 ☺ go out to Daisen Park with a 📅 Held in Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 10:00~16:00 📍 Location: Sakai City Daisen Park, Lawn square, etc. 🔍 For details, search for "Sakai City Greening Festival"! https://www.sakai-park.or.jp/event/2025/08/68.html...

📢From October 4th, the gas balloon "Osaka Sakai Balloon" was finally operated in Daisen Park! 🎉 From about 100 meters in the air, you can ✨ see the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku and the surrounding Kofun Tumulus 🔍 For details, search for "Osaka Sakai balloon"! https://osaka-sakai-balloon.com//

🌰 Special Feature on the Taste of Autumn ~Kanmoat Area~ The autumn of appetite has finally arrived! 🍁🍂 In the Kanmoat area of Sakai, there are many shops that sell not only sightseeing spots, but also sweets made with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc., and autumn gourmet foods made with mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms. 🌰🍠 Let's ♪🌈✨ enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area and taste the seasonal taste of autumn 🔍 For details, search "Sakai Autumn Taste Special Feature"! https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/feature/detail/96...

💡 Applications are now being accepted for the series of lectures "Iron Blacksmith Mansion with Science"! (Regional collaboration project between Sakai City and Kansai University) 🌈 We will Held in a series of lectures at the Iron Smith Mansion "Iron Smith Mansion Connected by Science"! Sakai City and Kansai University have Implementation joint research and research on iron forge houses, and have widely Broadcasting the results through regional collaboration projects. In recent years, we have been conducting research and surveys not only in history but also with researchers in various fields, and analyzing valuable documents remaining in the iron blacksmith house from various perspectives. Held in a series of lectures to Open to the public these results. In addition to history, we will uncover a wealth of documents that have been handed down to the Iron Blacksmith House from various fields such as Information and metallurgical engineering. ✨ 📅 Held in: (1) Sunday, October 12, 2025 *Ended (2) Sunday, November 9, 2025 (3) Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00~, 14:00~ *About 1 hour each time 📍 Location: Iron Forge Mansion 🕰 Opening Hours: 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) 💰 Admission fee: 500 yen https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/oshirase/r7sakai_kandai.html...

At the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center, there are many Sakai ✨ goods that are perfect for memories of your trip Standard Sweets, as well as unique items with World Heritage and Kofun Tumulus motifs! 🔑 Of particular note is the keychain that Hello Kitty and Kofun Tumulus collaborated on! There are two limited designs. Both are too cute, so be sure to get both! 🎨 The acrylic figure stand is actually a 2-way specification that can also be used as a keychain! Not only can you decorate it, but you can also attach it to your bag and go out with it ♪ 📚 In addition, stationery such as sticky notes, paper clips, and masking tape that can be used for work and study, glasses wipes that are easy to carry, and magnets are also popular! They range 😊 from practical to collectible Souvenirs of Sakai are sure to visit the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center!

🍁11/16 (Sun) [Morning yoga at the Temple] We are looking for participants! When you can feel the deepening of autumn, why don't you 🍁☀️ spend a refreshing morning at Myoho Temple? At the turn of the season, when the autonomic nervous system is likely to be disturbed, yoga and gentle porridge to improve your physical condition and refresh 🌿 your mind Matcha and Japanese sweets from the 🍡 deputy resident We look 😊🎶 forward to your reservation Held in: Sunday, November 16 Venue: Myoho Temple (4-1-3 Higashi, Nakanomachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi) Meeting time: 8:20 Fee: 5,000 yen, 5,100 yen with rental mat For details, search 🔍 "Sakai Morning Yoga"

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float in Shita Town and Benkei. The photos of the Kawagoe Festival will continue, but I would be grateful if you could accompany me. 🙇‍♀️

🎈 Approaching the "tradition" and "individuality" of Sakai's bamboo crafts! Held in two exhibitions in Sakai City Museum ／ Approaching the tradition and individuality of "Sakai bamboo crafts"! ✨ ＼ We will 💫 exhibit dynamic spatial art works by bamboo craftsman Takeunsai Tanabe, who also exhibited his works at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 📅 : 9/20 (Sat) ~ 11/3 (Mon) 📍 : Sakai City Museum ( @sakai_city_museum ), Tea Room "Shin-an" 💰 : Special Exhibition Admission Fee 🔍 For details, search "Sakai City Collection Art Works Exhibition"!

📱 Digital Stamp "Mikke" Rally✨ 📢 Held in a digital Stamp Rally with the free app SpotTour! You can enter a lottery to win gorgeous prizes! ☺ Perfect for a weekend outing! 🍃 📅 Event period: September 6 (Sat) ~ November 30 (Sun) 📍 Location: 28 parks in Osaka Prefecture 🔍 For details, search for "Digital Stamp "Mikke" Rally"!

🌈 Special Exhibition "The Railway Tracks Continue to Sakai -The History of Railways in the World, Japan, and Sakai with Toys and Real Objects-" 🚋 We will Held in a special exhibition "The Railway Tracks Continue to Sakai -The History of Railways in the World, Japan, and Sakai Traced with Toys and Real Objects"! 🚋 Implementation of a special exhibition of railways will be held ✨ at Sakai Risho no Mori This autumn, we will embark on a railway history trip in Sakai, where Japan's oldest private railway runs! 📅Saturday, September 20, 2025 ~ Sunday, December 14, 2025 ⏰9:00~18:00 (Last admission 17:30) 📍 Sakai Risho no Mori ( @rishonomori ) 🌈 Held in Many related events that both children and adults can enjoy I will! http://sakai-rishonomori.com/pages/103?detail=1... &b_id=842&r_id=561#block842-561

【Notice】 The Promenade leading to Hagoromo Falls will be closed from 0:00 on Sunday, October 27 due to winter closed. 📍 Closed section: Hagoromo Bridge to Hagoromo Falls 📅 Road closure start date: 2025 (Reiwa 7) October 27 (Sun) 0:00〜 Also, please note that the temporary Toilet in the Car parking lot will be closed on October 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Photographed 10/18/25. The festival float began to move. It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.