[Announcement of completion of tourism pamphlet]
\Arao City Tourism Pamphlet Completed/

A tourist brochure full of the charm of Arao City has been completed!

Famous landmarks and recommended spots, as well as delicious Gourmet Spots ☘️
It is located inside and outside the city, including the Manda Pit and the Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center! Please pick it up ✨

The pamphlet is also available in an electronic version, so be sure to check it out 👀.

#Arao Genic #Arao City #Kumamoto #Tourism Brochure #arao #arao.genic #kumamoto
#Arao #Sightseeing #Outing #Gourmet #Greenland #Manda Pit #Arao Higata

Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto Castle Scene Projection Mapping (3rd Phase)
On this day, snowfall and wind were blowing during the Time Slot / Time of Day of the first projection, which was not suitable for shooting, but the snow and wind stopped around the third lap, and I was able to take reflections

This work is a scene of passing through the river of the Kiso River in Gifu Hashima, Gifu Prefecture.

◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery

The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture.
Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day.

Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop.

Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities!
Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum.

I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world!

◎ Furai kiln
https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/
With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　
We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life.

◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum
https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/
Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

It is a hill in the state-run Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture
Spring, nemophila dyes the hills blue
In autumn, kochia dyes the hills red
It is a vast park that can be enjoyed all year round

Winter Activity 2025 MOMBETSU

Lake Komuke & Native Flower Garden Snow Trekking

Stroll through Lake Komuke and the Komuke Native Flower Garden on snowshoes with an expert guide. Why don't you feel the scenery and charm that is different from the green season?

For details, go to the official website "Monbetsu Tourist Information Center"

We are beyond honored to share that Musashi Japan has won the Cool Japan Award! 🏆

This recognition means so much to us, as we have always been passionate about maintaining the art of Japanese knife-making while bringing it to chefs and knife lovers around the world.

At Musashi Japan, we believe a knife is more than just a tool - it’s a piece of craftsmanship, tradition, and history in your hands. This award inspires us to keep sharing the beauty of Japanese blades with the world.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! We can’t wait to share more about what makes our knives special. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔪✨

#MusashiJapan #CoolJapanAward #JapaneseKnives #Craftsmanship #JapanTradition #KnifeMaking

Water mirror in a rice field
The water mirror of the rice field in front of the rice plant, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, and the remaining snow of Kaikomagatake are reflected in the water mirror, and the JR Koumi Line climbs the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake. The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands-row Car that runs on JR's most Elevation line Car and the scenery from the window is also spectacular.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Kumano Shrine Prayer Festival.
This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelion flowers bloom in the fresh greenery meadow, and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Spring Highlands
In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelions bloom in the meadows and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Yokohama Marine Tower at night
The landmark Marine Tower in the Port of Yokohama is a bewitching Light up at night and is an old and new Sightseeing spot.

Night Cherry Blossoms and Minato Mirai Night View
The night view of Yokohama Minato Mirai seen from the rows of cherry blossom trees on the Yokohama Car road, the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Queen's Square Yokohama's skyscrapers and night cherry blossoms somehow harmonize and become an oasis in the city.

Plum Bloom Report — Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of February 27

The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (Asakura Fumio Kinenkan) sits in Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture.
Many plum trees are planted throughout the park.
Most buds remain closed, so it felt about 10% in bloom.
We will update the flowering status as it progresses.

Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City)
Parking: Available (free)
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

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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

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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Drooping cherry blossoms in Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park's hanging cherry blossoms and Hikawa Maru facing Yokohama Port are parks that you should visit at least once when you come to Yokohama.

[Scenic Views within a 10-Minute Walk from Shinano-Ōmachi Station 🏔]
Today, February 27th, Omachi City enjoys clear skies ☀️ The Omachi City Tourist Association is located inside JR Ōito Line’s Shinano-Ōmachi Station 😌 So sometimes visitors ask for spots where they can see the Northern Alps during the wait for their next train. Here are the spots we guide people to🏔✨ The first is from the pedestrian walkway over the small overpass ahead after turning left at the “Asahi-cho” intersection on National Route 147 🏔 The second is from the “Asahi-cho” pedestrian bridge 🏔 When you stop by Omachi City, why not take a short walk around Shinano-Ōmachi Station? 😊
⭐️Explore Omachi City⭐️
https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

"Stamp Rally around Coal Mine Train Preservation Facilities"

Implementation period
Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Sunday, March 30, 2025
【Stamp and mount pick-up location】
Coal Mine Train Station Zero (Shop Reception)
Manda Pit (Marugoto Arao Products Museum reception)
Mikawa Mine (Kiosk Cash Register)
Omuta Kanko Plaza (cash register reception)
* Stamp / mount installation placeBanners will be installed at the entrance.

[How to get Stamps and Premiums]
(1) Pick up the mount at one of the above four locations.
(2) Stamp at each location.
(3) Premiums GET at the place where the fourth Stamp is stamped!!︎

Stamp rally around coal mine train preservation facilities"
Implementation will be held from Sunday, November 3, 2024 to March 30, 2025!
During the period, please visit the "4 places where you can receive stamps and mounts" and get an Original can badge (2 types) specially made by the NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Association.
We look forward to your many participation!
【Inquiry】
NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society
Organizer: NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society
Supported by: Omuta City, Arao City
Cooperation: Shiroishi Automobile Co., Ltd., Omuta City Tourism Association, Arao City Tourism Association, NPO Miike Port Future Town Planning Association

Photographed 3/1/25.
After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
Hojicha & Classic Tea Latte and Uji Matcha Cheesecake.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Mt. Gokayama in the Snow
Snow piles up on the triangular-roofed gassho-zukuri house born from the wisdom of the Heavy snowfall area in the Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu, and Impression by the wisdom of our ancestors who let the snow fall with Nature

Sunset in Arasaki
At dusk in Arasaki, where the wind blows and white waves rise, you can see Izu Oshima Island and Mt. Fuji faintly in the distance.

Sunset in Kushiro
Sunset on the Kushiro River and sunset on the Nusamai Bridge

3/1 photo Ume Plum in Atami Ume Plum Garden The Best time to visit the whole thing continues!

Ume Plum Album of Atami Ume Plum Garden
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46

Hello! This is Koshu Local cuisine Waraji. The past few days have been warm, and the signs of Spring are gradually beginning to be felt in Shosenkyo Gorge. However, there are still days when snow is marked in the weather forecast, and it is a time when the temperature difference is large. Please dress warmly when you arrive.

After strolling through the Rich in nature Shosenkyo Gorge, why don't you take a break with Our store's proud "Tororo Soba Gozen"?
A blissful time to enjoy Soba noodles with flavorful melting. It also comes with crispy tempura and a small bowl, and there is no doubt that your mind and body will be satisfied.

We look forward to your visit.

Rape flowers in Ninomiya Azumayama Park
Just Get off Ninomiya Station on the JR Tokaido Line, the rape blossoms are in full bloom from January to February in a park in a Hilltop overlooking the sea. You can see the Boso Peninsula, Oshima, and Izu Peninsula in the distance, and you can also see Mt. Fuji.

Rape Blossom and Fuji
You can see rape flowers and Mt. Fuji from Azumayama Park in Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture
Get off at Ninomiya Station on the JR Tokaido Line

Stars orbiting the North Star
Here at Nobeyama Highlands Elevation There are Nobeyama Radio Observatory National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Highlands of 1300~1500m. In winter, the air is clear and it is a perfect place for stargazing. Looking at the stars orbiting the North Star, you can't help but feel the profundity of the universe.

Dawn on the Nobeyama Highlands
Fuji and the Southern Alps seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands, the clouds hanging over the Southern Alps are dyed red by the Sunrise, and the sun is about to rise