[2025: Bicycle Rentals Start in Teshikaga] Bicycle rentals are now available at four locations across Teshikaga! Whether you want to enjoy the scenery from a bike, can’t drive but want to reach nearby attractions, or have other needs, this service suits many situations. Please use it to match your travel plans 🚲✨ For more details, see Teshikaga Navi 🔍 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/rentalbike2025/...

2025 Summer Poster Complete! Summer is just getting started! You might dread another hot summer, but last year’s highest temperature was 33°C (recorded at the weather station in Irouzaki), and we had no extreme-heat days. In other words, Minamiizu Town is a cool retreat. Soak up summer at this seaside escape with its beautiful waters! * Posters are provided free to members of the Tourism Association. * Non-members can purchase the small size (B2) for 500 yen or the large size (B1) for 1,000 yen. * We do not ship posters. Beaches are listed here https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=183791&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot...

WEDNESDAY Doudeshou Caravan 2025 — It's Happening!!! The “WEDNESDAY Doudeshou Caravan 2025” event will take place at Blanche Takayama Ski Resort in Nagawa Town! Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 (national holiday) 10:00–16:00 Venue: Blanche Takayama Ski Resort For details, please check the special site “2025 WEDNESDAY Doudeshou CARAVAN.” Site URL https://www.htb.co.jp/caravan2025...

Ginkgo biloba photographed at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden last autumn is 🍁🍂 one of the characteristics of the warm orange and yellow gradation and the contrast with the green trees in the background. I also took a picture with a creative way of hitting the light, so please pay attention to it 💡

Yasuragi Marche 2025 will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th, at Marmelo Station Nagato.✨ A variety of food and drink vendors will gather.🍚 There will also be a live performance at the Fountain Terrace on the day.🎤 Time ⏰ 10:00–16:00 Please come and join us.✨

Last month, when I played sparklers with my family, it is an 🎇 impressive one with brilliant flying sparks. Don't you think it's tasteful...? ⟡.· *.

Introducing the kiosk inside Shintoku Station, Stella Station We sell souvenirs from Shintoku Town, drinks, snacks, and more, and we also offer something called a “Children’s Ticket” at the register. With the tickets we bought, children can exchange them for dagashi (cheap snacks) or drinks. They are for students up to high school and are handy as a snack before school or outings, or for when mom or dad won’t buy snacks (laughs). Here’s how the children use it: First they draw a ticket fortune (omikuji), then exchange it for a ticket, choose dagashi and drinks up to the amount shown on the ticket, and have the staff at the kiosk confirm the total is within the limit. Finally, the children write a thank-you message. These messages are displayed densely under the Stella Station sign, so please take a look. Watching this, I noticed some kids giving a piece of candy to friends with smaller amounts or pooling tickets with friends to get snacks together, and I was impressed by their friendship and thoughtfulness. Seeing the children, I bought a ticket with the coins in my wallet. I felt like I’d done a small good deed (laughs). This lovely initiative is happening inside Shintoku Station, so if you’re interested in it, if you’re looking for souvenirs in Shintoku, or even if you just want to kill time while waiting for a train, come and drop by—any reason is fine. #Hokkaido #Hokkaido tourism #Tokachi #Tokachi tourism #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #kiosk #Stella Station #children’s fortune tickets #children’s omikuji #omikuji #children’s tickets #Toku-Toku station-front complex #tuktuk #TokuToku #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed on April 12, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

🌸[Hokuryu Town Cherry Blossom Spot Introduction vol.4]🌸 Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 This time, we introduce another cherry blossom spot that colors spring in Hokuryu Town! 🌟The fourth feature is―― “Cherry Trees in the Ichii Forest”! Today we present Ichii Forest, a handmade woodland cared for by Hokuryu residents, filled with a pioneering spirit🌳✨ This forest charms visitors with a promenade dotted with song and poetry monuments tied to the town’s history, offering a literary romance. In spring, several Ezo-yamazakura (Japanese mountain cherry) bloom along the path, delighting walkers🌸 What stayed with me most this visit was―― a solitary cherry tree quietly blooming deep along the trail. With its graceful branches and delicate blossoms set against the neighboring farmland, the scene felt like a painting and moved me to tears…! In the hush of the forest, the unexpected encounter with this spring miracle felt cleansing to the heart😂 Because it sits a little off the beaten path, it may still be little known, but that seclusion brings a rare tranquility and a moment to face nature. Even after cherry season ends, Ichii Forest’s appeal does not fade🍃 We want to continue cherishing and protecting this forest where the townspeople’s feelings live on. When you visit Hokuryu Town, please be sure to stop by Ichii Forest. We warmly look forward to your visit😊✨

A sense of life with a sense of history.

This is the scenery of the sidewalk in the park, which is a short walk from Onarimon Station and Exit A6 of Shiba Park No. 4, where Tokyo Tower is beautiful. Only Tokyo Tower has been retouched with reduced saturation other than red to make it stand out. It was late at night just before the last train, and Tokyo Tower looking up from a quiet park that was not popular was very beautiful.

Photographed on April 12, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

#003 Tsunocho is home to many nature-rich spots, and among them Mt Osuzu stands out as particularly special. Now, let me introduce Mt Osuzu, a symbol of Miyazaki Prefecture. On the west side of Tsunocho rises Mt Osuzu, one of Japan’s 200 famous mountains. Within Mt Osuzu is an area designated on March 7, 1944 (Showa 19) as the scenic Osuzu Mountain Waterfalls. Many waterfalls cluster there. First, here is an introduction to the waterfalls by valley. ◆ Keyaki Valley (Keyakidani) ・Momiji Waterfall (Momiji no Taki) ・Shakunage Waterfall (Shakunage no Taki) ・Sudare Waterfall (Sudare no Taki) 100 m ・Sagiri Waterfall (Sagiri no Taki) ・Sarasa Waterfall (Sarasa no Taki) ・Yasuragi Waterfall (Yasuragi no Taki) ・Hagakure Waterfall (Hagakure no Taki) ・Suzukaken Waterfall (Suzukaken no Taki) ・Shirataki (Shirataki) 75 m ・Akebono Waterfall (Akebono no Taki) ◆ Amacha Valley (Amachadani) ・Iwami Waterfall (Iwami daki) ・Ajisai Waterfall (Ajisai no Taki) ・Jiro and Shiro Waterfalls (Jiro and Shiro no Taki) ・Taro Waterfall (Taro Taki) ・Hachinosu Waterfall (Hachinosu daki) ・Enoha Waterfall (Enoha Taki) ・Senjo Waterfall (Senjoda Ki) ・Amacha Waterfall (Amacha Daki) ・Small Amacha Waterfall (Amacha Kotaki) ・Giboshi Waterfall (Giboshi Taki) ・Mankichi Waterfall (Mankichi Daki) ◆ Yatogi Valley (Yatogidani) ・Suzumi Waterfall (Suzumi Daki) ・Futami Waterfall (Futami Daki) ・Aoba Waterfall (Aoba Daki) ・Wakaba Waterfall (Wakaba Taki) ・Shigure Waterfall (Shigure Daki) ・Ichimai Waterfall (Ichimai Daki) ・Godan Waterfall (Godan Taki) ・Yatogi Waterfall (Yatogi no Taki) 73 m ・Uodome Waterfall (Uodome Daki) These are the main falls of the Osuzu Mountain Waterfalls. Even within this waterfall cluster, there are so many individual falls. In summer a waterfall-hopping event using the Keyaki Valley course draws many mountaineers, waterfall enthusiasts, and beginners each year. 【Two Waterfalls I Recommend】 Next, I will introduce two waterfalls I recommend. ◆ Shirataki Historically, the Osuzu Mountain Waterfalls served as training sites for ascetic practitioners. At Shirataki, a man named Kongo-in Seiyu is said to have secluded himself in 1822 for seven days and nights to undertake a fasting austerity in Keyaki Valley. A story tells how a sudden storm swollen the river, sending driftwood and even a 4 kg stone downstream, yet the stone struck the conch shell he wore and he escaped unharmed. Compared with Yatogi Waterfall, Shirataki has less water volume and drops diagonally in four tiers, so it lacks overwhelming impact when viewed directly from below. From the south-side trail (Shirataki observation deck), however, its distant view harmonizes with steep cliffs and surrounding trees like a classic landscape painting. In summer, the Shirataki turnaround features in the Osuzu Mountain Festival’s waterfall-hopping event. ◆ Yatogi Waterfall The representative fall of Mt Osuzu is Yatogi Waterfall. Until recently the access road was closed for paving work, but since reopening many visitors come to see it, including foreigners. I have visited twice since it reopened, and Yatogi Waterfall remains truly breathtaking. The smell, the roar, the vastness of the view, and the way light falls cannot be captured in photos—you must experience them in person to grasp the fall’s power. The name “Yatogi Waterfall” comes from a legend that Emperor Jimmu sharpened his arrow with the water of this fall during his eastern expedition; an explanatory signboard stands near the fall. Also, on the cliff to the left-front when facing Yatogi Waterfall, the two characters “Kamisakannari” are carved. These characters were written by Lord Akizuki Tanejyu after he admired the fall’s majestic mystery in the Meiji era, and were carved into the cliff in 1940 (Showa 15) as part of a commemorative project. 【The Name and Etymology of Mt Osuzu】 Why is it called Mt Osuzu? Today the area and nearby town are known as the Osuzu district, but how did the name originate? Originally Tsunocho and the surrounding area were called Niiroin, and Mt Osuzu was called Mt Niiro. Various theories exist, but one enduring tale remains. Long ago Tsunocho kept horse pastures and bred fine horses. One white horse in particular would not be caught and wandered into Mt Osuzu, where it became a sacred horse. The mountain deity is said to have ridden this white horse at times, flown above Tsuno Shrine, and paid respects at the beach in Tsunocho. The bell attached to that white horse rang, so people called the deity “O-suzu-sama” (Lady Bell), and over time the mountain came to be called Mt Osuzu. However, some villagers at the mountain’s foot still refer to it as Gozenkami. Mt Osuzu is also famous for its diverse plant life. 【Plants of Mt Osuzu】 The Osuzu range hosts several rare plants found nowhere else in the world and some species that originated here and later expanded their ranges. ◆ Kibana no Tsukinukehototogisu This exceptionally precious plant grows only in the Osuzu range. As the name suggests, its stem pushes through the leaves. It hangs down on moist, shaded cliffs such as those around Yatogi and Shirataki. Its yellow flowers bloom from late September to early October. ◆ Cold-Season Orchid (Osuzu Cold-Season Orchid) The orchid’s main natural habitats are warm regions influenced by the Kuroshio Current such as Shikoku, the Kii Peninsula, and Kyushu. Within these areas the Osuzu range has an especially wide, high-quality habitat, earning it a reputation as an orchid treasure trove. The orchid thrives in dim, humid, well-drained broadleaf forests. Unfortunately, during the Showa-era orchid boom these plants were traded at extremely high prices, causing dramatic declines. ◆ Tsukushi Shakunage Blooming from May through early June, these pale pink flowers open in a morning-glory-like shape and cluster at branch tips. Bloom timing varies by year, but when they burst into bloom together the sight is spectacular. Many climbers come specifically to see them. So, how did you like this introduction to Mt Osuzu? The mountain holds many more charms. Whether or not you usually enjoy hiking, Mt Osuzu offers something for everyone. With campgrounds available, I hope to post about those activities in the future.

May 13, 2025 Takashima Castle Wisteria On this day, foodie KAWANISHI visited the wisteria at Takashima Castle (Takashima Park). This year, I came to see the wisteria at Takashima Castle again! I think it will finish blooming by the end of this week. At Takashima Castle, two rows of wisteria trellises stand side by side, and there are wisteria over the pond as well. The colors are stunning, with a beautiful contrast of purple and white!!! Usually, they reach their best around Golden Week.

【Events Information】Spring Goten Festival will be held in! [May 24] The Spring Events "Spring Goten Festival" will be held in with a tea ceremony teacher and enjoy authentic Tea while enjoying live music by musicians! Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 【Place】Former Tachikawa Bansho Shoin (in the Bansho in case of rain) * Admission is free

Hello, this is Ryusuido 😊 Shosenkyo Gorge is now in the season when plants grow vigorously and the fresh green is dazzling!! We recommend taking a stroll to feel the refreshing breeze while sunlight filters through the layers of green. May’s birthstones are emerald and jade! Emerald, famous as the gem beloved by Cleopatra, has long been prized for its healing effects and symbolizes healing and stability.💎 Jade signifies prosperity, longevity, and health, and it has been selected as one of Japan’s representative national gemstones. Both feature a beautiful green that fits the fresh-leaf season perfectly!! We also carry a wide variety of natural stones and accessories, so come and enjoy a soothing space woven by gemstones and the sound of the waterfall. Please drop by.

This is a sunset view photo of the Hikawa Maru looking up from the sea bass boat dock in Yokohama Yamashita Park. On the day of the event, it was a little windy and the tripod was slightly shaky, but I took a long exposure shot. I think I was able to express the movement of the clouds beautifully.

On June 22, we will hold the second Kuniyoshi Castle History Lecture of the year. This time, we will welcome Curator Nishijima from Obama City to speak about Goseyama Castle, the residence of the Wakasa Takeda clan, focusing on recent research findings. Mihama Town Board of Education presents the 2025 Mihama Community Nurturing Program Kuniyoshi Castle History Lecture: Goseyama Castle, the Residence of the Wakasa Takeda Clan Schedule: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Venue: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum (25-2 Sasaki, Mihama Town) Capacity: 30 people Fee: Free Contact & Reservations: 0770-32-0050 *Advance registration required. Children in junior high school and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

🌹✨One of Britain’s two leading ballet companies, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, returns to Japan for the first time in seven years!✨🌹 Enjoy a casual dinner at Sakai Terrace Salto, the restaurant adjacent to Fennie Che Sakai, including an appetizer platter, soup, main course, bread, dessert, and one drink, and savor one of the world’s finest ballet companies in this special plan.🩰 📅Performance date: Wednesday, July 2 –🎭 The Sleeping Beauty, full three acts 🎭 📍Fennie Che Sakai Grand Hall ⌚Doors open 18:30 / Ends around 21:30 🎫 S seats (1st floor) with meal: ¥26,000 🎫 A seats (3rd floor) with meal: ¥22,500 📅Application deadline: Friday, June 20 🔍For details, please see the Sakai Tourism Guide website 💡Would you like to enjoy Britain’s beautiful ballet and Sakai cuisine in this special package?

A roundup of dog-friendly dining and dog runs where you can eat with your pet in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is now featured in the Editorial Report on the Shobara Tourist Navi website! For details, please check the homepage.✨ Basic information on shops that offer menu items for dogs 🐶 Be sure to visit the spots that catch your eye! 1. Dog Cafe Pacem (Pacem) [Address] 634-2 Heiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Phone] (0824) 74-1201 [Hours] 9:00–19:00 [Closed] Wednesday, Thursday [Parking] About 10 spaces [Recommended dog meal menu] Chicken and tofu dog burger 260 yen (tax included) The carrot paw print is adorable, and all dog menu items list ingredients, so you can feel secure about allergies! 2. National Hibakokuryo Hill Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari [Address] 4-10 Mikkaichi-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Phone] 080-8242-4173 [Hours] 9:30–17:00 (varies by season) *Both park admission and dog run reception close one hour before closing* *Operates according to the opening hours of the National Hibaku Plateau Hills Park* [Closed] Monday, New Year holidays (12/31, 1/1) *Operates according to the opening hours of the National Hibaku Plateau Hills Park* [Parking] Lot 5 is open free of charge *During busy periods (about five days a year) it becomes a paid parking lot* 3. Hiroshima Prefectural Forest for Citizens [Address] 156-14 Yuki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Phone] 0824-84-2020 [Hours] 8:00–17:00 [Closed] Closed for the winter season *Dogs are allowed to run freely in the snow* [Parking] Available 4. Nanatsukahara Service Area (downbound) [Address] 560-4 Yamauchi-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Hours] Open 24 hours [Closed] None [Parking] Available 5. Roadside Station Takano [Address] 49 Shimomonda, Takano-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Phone] 0824-86-3131 [Hours] 9:00–18:00 [Closed] 2nd and 4th Wednesday [Parking] Available

🌺 【Best time to visit the flowers of the Brushwood tree】 🌺 The "Brushwood", which is characterized by its unique flower appearance like a red brush, has begun ✨ to bloom vividly this year The way it sways in the wind is also beautiful, and you can't help but stop and look at it. If you're in the area, be sure to take a look ☺️ 📍 Filming location ・Izumi Station East Exit Ryokuchi Park ・646-5 Kamisababuchi, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture

🌸[Hokuryu Town Cherry Blossom Spot Introduction vol.3]🌸 Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 This time we introduce another cherry blossom spot that colors spring in Hokuryu Town! 🌟The third feature is―― “The Single Cherry Tree at Kōtokuji”! The site we present is Kōtokuji, the 9th temple on the Hokkaido 88 Sacred Sites pilgrimage. The Hokkaido 88 Sacred Sites pilgrimage was modeled after the Shikoku 88 Sacred Sites and forms a Buddhist pilgrimage route. You can enjoy a journey that visits eighty-eight temples scattered across Hokkaido while experiencing nature, culture, and faith. Kōtokuji, one of those temples, stands quietly in a calm setting, and in spring a magnificent single cherry tree blooms in full, delighting many visitors’ eyes🌸 The temple grounds also feature a small bronze bell called the “Bell of Prayer,” which anyone may ring freely🔔🎶 Its gentle sound will soothe the hearts of pilgrims and tourists alike. Although the cherry blossoms have already fallen, the tranquil, prayer-filled space of Kōtokuji offers a moment to center your mind regardless of the season. When you visit Hokuryu Town, please stop by as part of a pilgrimage or as a restful break on your journey🍃 We sincerely look forward to your visit😊✨

Photographed on April 12, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

It is close to the station and is just right ♪♪ to go while waiting for (1) hours until the next train There is a place where you can enter and see it for free, it is easy to pass by in a car chair, and because it is indoors, it is good ♪♪ to overcome the heat I was able to climb the winding rooftop, so I was able ♪♪ to solve the lack of exercise while having fun

"Aragi Island", a rare round-shaped terraced rice field in Wakayama Prefecture Shot on DJI MAVIC 3 JAPAN Wakayama 2024/6 * Notification is required for the flight of Aragi Island. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Photographed on May 12, 25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and gateau fromage 🍊. 🍊 I'm happy because I like it 🍋. 😊

◆Only one ultra-large hydraulic excavator in Japan❢ ◆There is only one 930E in Japan❢ Barrier-free and easy to Visiting the site even with a Car chair

The 38th Meisui Hakusankawa Firefly Festival The "Meisui Hakusankawa Firefly Festival" will be held at Inazumi Underwater Cave Square in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. Various events will take place on the day of the festival. Local fresh vegetables and sweets such as sake manju and brown sugar manju will also be on sale! This is a cozy, community-led festival organized mainly by local residents. Date and Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 The event will go ahead in light rain. Rain decision will be made at 8:00 on the day. Location: Inazumi Underwater Cave Square Other: Sales of local fresh vegetables, sake manju, brown sugar manju, and more A commemorative gift will be presented to the first 200 visitors. Schedule 16:00 Karaoke contest 17:00 Toyoyu Taiko drumming 17:30 Opening ceremony 17:50 Okuhata kagura (sacred dance) 19:20 Folding fan dance 19:50 Mochi throwing 20:00 Firefly viewing Organizer: The Association to Protect Hakusankawa Access to central Bungo-Ono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250514event-mie/...

Photographed on May 12, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's gateau fromage. 🍊 🍊 ☕️ But it goes well with.

Harsh cold has come to an end, and Ashoro is gradually entering a more comfortable season. As it warms up, the number of hikers on MtMeakan seems to be increasing, so we would like to remind you once more of precautions for climbing MtMeakan. With the recent rise in hikers, accidents on the trails have increased. Many reports involve hikers experiencing leg pain during descent. Prepare carefully according to your fitness, strength, skills, and experience, and do not push yourself beyond your limits. MtMeakan is relatively accessible even for beginners, but it is a 1,500-meter-class mountain in Hokkaido. Even in summer (around July) temperatures can fall close to 0°C depending on the weather, or rise above 35°C in extreme heat. There are many cases where MtMeakan experiences bad weather while Ashoro town is clear. Weather can change quickly. Because it is an isolated peak, strong winds near the summit can fling small stones. Local people avoid climbing when the trees at the trailhead are already howling in the wind. As an active volcano, check volcanic alerts and be fully aware of its volcanic status before deciding to climb. • Do not climb in light clothing. Proper hiking boots are recommended. Many trail sections have tree roots forming a mesh, which become especially slippery when wet. Near the summit there are no trees and the terrain is stone and sand, making descents particularly slippery. Some people have fallen, hit their heads, and required helicopter evacuation. Given sudden weather and temperature changes and the exposed winds near the treeless summit, rain gear such as a mountaineering rain jacket is essential. When we climb around June, we always bring at least one fleece for warmth. Even in July–August, a day that exceeds 30°C can be followed by a day below 10°C. Insulate against cold and make sure to bring adequate food and drink. Don’t forget a map and compass. • Stay on the trail and do not collect plants or animals. We maintain the trail each year and mark it with pink tape and rock markers so hikers don’t get lost (maintenance for fiscal 2025 is scheduled for May 22). For the protection of plants and animals, do not leave the trail. As this area lies within a national park, collecting plants or animals is strictly prohibited. For other precautions and information, please check the website below. https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/spot/spot-9.html...