Seven Stamina Gourmet Picks in Arao — No. 6 Introducing Arao City's delicious stamina gourmet picks. From addictive signature flavors to hearty rice bowls! These insanely tasty dishes will fill you with energy and keep you going! 6. Spicy Harami Set Meal — Harami Shokudo STAND Barikiya The harami set is served sizzling on a hot iron plate. The garlicky, spicy sauce pairs perfectly with the skirt steak and cabbage! The tender, richly flavored meat makes it impossible to stop eating white rice. For spice lovers, the extra-hot option comes highly recommended! Harami Shokudo STAND Barikiya — Shop Highlights! Barikiya’s sister restaurant, Harami Shokudo STAND Barikiya, serves superb charcoal-grilled meats. The bright interior includes low raised tatami seating, so everyone from children to families can enjoy a meal together! ◆Name: Harami Shokudo STAND Barikiya ◆Address: 1742-1 Komoya, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◆Phone: 0968-57-7220 ◆Hours: 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) ※Closed 15:00–17:00 on weekdays ◆Regular holiday: Wednesday ◆Seating: 36 seats ◆Private rooms: None ◆Smoking seats: None ◆SNS: Instagram

2024 Minamiizu Town Photo Contest Results Announced! We have selected six prize-winning works—Grand Prize and Runner-up—across three categories. Submission period: Saturday, June 1, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025. Eligible works: Photographs taken between February 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025. Total submissions: 310 entries (two winners chosen from each category). Thank you very much for the many entries that expressed such deep affection for Minamiizu. The results page is as follows. https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/award.html?cn=52...

It's getting warmer in Mishima City! Nemophila flowers and a misty Mount Fuji in Yasuku, Mishima City (March 22, 2025) #Mishima City #flowers #Mount Fuji

Photographed on March 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. 🌸🌹🦅

Ume Plum Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture This is a Ume Plum park where you can park your car in the parking lot of the Daini Shinmei Road Akashi service area, and since it is a highway, it is a recommended Spot in a place where it is easy for people from far away to stop by.

New: The Nagano Prefecture tourism map has arrived. The 2025–2026 edition of the Nagano tourism map is here, and gracing the cover is the 45 m antenna of the Nobeyama Radio Observatory—surely one of this year’s most talked-about sights. It’s a great honor for the observatory to appear on the cover of a map that represents Nagano’s 77 cities, towns, and villages. Copies of the map will be available at tourist spots throughout Nagano Prefecture. Pick one up and take a look.

"Haruiro Shoku Night Market" https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com// On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the "Haruiro Shoku Night Market" will take place across the entire Atagawa Onsen area!! About 1,200 Taiwanese lanterns now decorate Atagawa Onsen, coloring the streets with warm light and steam to create a magical scene. Thanks to everyone, it will be one year since the 2024 lighting ceremony! From 12:00 to 21:00 on the day, more than 20 stalls will offer local delicacies and Taiwanese street food, along with Taiwanese goods and cultural items you can feel and enjoy! You can experience Taiwanese traditional culture with performances like Chinese lion dance, erhu music, and sky lantern releases—there is plenty to see and do! The local Atagawa Dokan Taiko drum performance will be beautifully lit red by the lanterns, creating a perfect atmosphere. Enjoy the soothing nights of Atagawa Onsen. *Parking around the area is limited, so please take the Izu Kyuko Line and relax while you enjoy the event♪ https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com//

A row of someiyoshino cherry trees stretching about 400 meters announces the arrival of early spring. 🌸 Welcome to Higashiizu Town, Inatori Highlands “#Sakura Corridor”! 🌸 https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=422834&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot... The “Sakura Corridor” that spreads across Inatori Highlands in Higashiizu Town is a hidden hanami spot known to those in the know. The straight avenue of someiyoshino trees is breathtaking, and their pale pink petals color the grassy plaza. One of its charms is the spacious setting where you can relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms at leisure. The cross-country course also features a playground and walking paths, so you can feel the coming of spring while getting light exercise. It’s also a welcome point that families with children can spend time freely without worry.🌿✨ Why not spend a soothing moment gazing at cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze?🌸 📍 Location Inatori Highlands Cross-Country Course, Higashiizu Town Postal code 413-0411 Inatori Cross-Country Course, Higashiizu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture ⏰ Season Blooming is forecast around March 25 The peak viewing period is expected to be from March 28 onward. (These are forecasts, so the timing may vary.) ✉ Inquiries Higashiizu Town Industry Association Liaison Committee (Secretariat: Higashiizu Town Tourist Association TEL: 0557-95-0700) #Higashiizu #Inatori Highlands #Sakura Corridor #Hidden Spot #Hanami #Spring Scenery #Family Outing #Izu Trip #Sightseeing Spot

I've been diving in the wreck & cave of Atami! About 1 hour 🚗 by Car from Hiratsuka I went to a diving Spot in Atami, Spot Access by far the most popular from Kanagawa Prefecture! One of Japan's one of the best sunken ships, the Asahi 16, is waiting there 🚢 This wreck is one of the Specialties of Atami diving, and it is a Spot that tickles the adventurous spirit that divers should visit at least once! The wreck is Dawn! and Powerful. The depth is about 25m, so you will need to be an AOW diver. This is the next step for OW divers. If you want to go, but you're worried about ear removal, neutral buoyancy, and dry suits, don't worry! Even if you are a beginner in diving, you can practice well if you request it, so you can challenge it 😃 with peace of mind This time, a guest from Florida, USA, participated! Therefore, a Japanese ban has been issued for diving this time! The yellowtail was also done 🖐️ entirely in English If you want to practice diving in English, go to Hokule'a, an international diving school. We are also looking for people who can speak English! Diving is a wonderful opportunity to ♪ connect with the world On the way back, I had a delicious Kaisen Donburi bowl at Ishida Shoten in Manazuru, which can be reached by car from Atami, and it was 😃 a very satisfying day In fact, this day was also 🎂✨ the 43rd birthday of Our Store Representative Koike Pachiri 📸 for a commemorative photo with everyone Thank you for the many warm blessings! We will continue to do our best to bring you the charm of Kanagawa, Atami, and the wonderful diving Spot of many, so we will continue to Best regards in the future! #ShipwreckDiving #DiveAdventure #UnderwaterWorld #DiveJapan #AtamiDiving #KanagawaDiving #WreckDivingJapan #OceanLovers #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #OurOceanCrew #DiveWithUs #BlueWorldJourney #ScubaTravel

Seven Stamina Gourmet Picks of Arao — No. 5 Here are Arao City's delicious stamina-boosting dishes. From addictive flavors to hearty rice bowls! These outrageously tasty menu items will fill you with energy and get you pumped! 5. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Burger (King Size) — Heroes Diner The king-size burger feels heavy in your hand and is astonishingly large. The patty is 100% beef, coarsely ground for a satisfying bite, and rich cheddar cheese pairs perfectly. This authentic burger delivers plenty of volume to satisfy both your appetite and your spirit. *A regular size is also available.* Heroes Diner — What to Know This is the place to enjoy authentic, tasty American-style burgers and steaks. Their juicy, substantial burgers are the specialty. The poppy, American-themed interior is a treat for comic-book fans. ◆Name: Heroes Diner ◆Address: 573-3 Miyauchi, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture (2nd floor of Okonomiyaki Gen-chan) ◆Phone: 0968-85-8484 ◆Hours: 11:30–15:00 (last order 14:30); 17:30–22:00 (last order 21:00) ◆Closed: Wednesday ◆Seats: 24 ◆Private rooms: No ◆Smoking seats: No

🚨Reopened Today🚨 Notice of Completion of Repairs to the Sunayu Public Restroom The Sunayu public restroom in the Sunayu parking area at Lake Kussharo had been closed for repair work, but it reopens today at noon. Reopening Date and Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

📍 Enoshima It was taken on the same day as the day of the Enoden shooting. The Sunrise seen from Enoshima Island in winter is my favorite view in the world. When the air is clear and the waves are calm, the sun's rays are reflected on the surface of the sea, creating a golden path. There are not many people, so it is a beautiful scenery that almost sucks you in. It is not the same place as Enoshima in the summer, you can spend a peaceful time, and the roads are not crowded, so it is recommended. Even though the waves were calm, it was a little windy and very cold on this day, so when you go to the sea in winter, I recommend that you bring warm clothes and hot drinks!

📍 Enoshima This is Enoden, taken at the end of 2024. I visit once every winter to see the Sunrise on Enoshima. I'm sure I've ridden it many times already, but the view of the sea from Enoden is always exciting. In particular, the sea on a winter morning that can be seen from the vicinity of Kamakura High School Station is calm with few people, unlike summer, and it seems to be a beautiful painting with a sense of loneliness. In addition, the air is clear and Mount Fuji looks very beautiful, so it is highly recommended to heal the fatigue of the year. * Please refrain from stopping on the tracks or entering the level crossing.

Tokyo in the middle of the night: Dawn is near and far away

Looking at the rainbow yellowtail in the distance from Minato City, Tokyo

I climbed Mt. Mt. Takao on an excursion. The weather was very good and we could see Mount Fuji! The weather on Mt. Mt. Takao in March was good, but it was 💦 a little difficult for people with hay fever

Photographed on March 15, 25. It is the Kawazu cherry blossoms of the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Next week, I'm going to see the cherry blossoms blooming on the Shingashi River.

The 17th Spring Maki Uma Festival ~Town Revitalization at National Historic Site~ (Tokkome Juku & Conservation Activities) ――― National Historic Site by city officials Shimousa we will hold a course to learn the basic knowledge of the Kogane-Nakano Pasture, National Historic Site capture, and Visiting the site on-site conservation activities. < Date>2025 (Reiwa 7) June 7 (Sat) 10:00~12:30 < capacity> 50 people ((Registration starts from Monday, March 17. Application on a first-come, first-served basis) < Lecture >Kamagaya City Chuo Community Center (Tomioka 1-1-3) <Local Visiting the site>National Historic Site Shimousa Kogane Nakano Makiru, Capture (Higashi-Nakazawa 2-1), etc. [Culture and Sports Division]

The 17th Spring Maki Uma Festival ~Town Revitalization at National Historic Site~ (Tokkome Yoseki) ――― Held in a rakugo party by Kanehara-tei Ichimon in a place related to the daimyō "Kingen-tei Basho". < Date> 2025 (Reiwa 7) Saturday, May 10, 13:30 (Doors open at 13:00) < Venue> Kirari Kamagaya City Civic Hall Kirari Hall (Tomioka 1-1-3) < capacity> 500 people (all seats reserved) * Please refrain from entering preschoolers. <Application >Kamagaya City Culture and Sports Division (Phone, Window, Application Form) < Registration> March 17 (Mon) ~ May 9 (Fri) 17:00 Ticket exchange: April 8 (Tue) ~ [Culture and Sports Division]

Unbelievable!!! Nagawacho’s image character, Nacchan, now has a second set of LINE stickers ✨🎉 Bring Nacchan into all your chats with friends and family! 😎 https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/30208293/ja...

Samurai Armor Experience In April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. Here, the "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan, and go into battle! #osakacastle #samuraiarmor

Photographed on March 10, 25. CAFE ANDON's Matcha Latte and Strawberry and Anko Matcha Shortcake. It's great to eat this Shortcake while looking at the cherry blossoms at CAFE ANDON. 🌸

Photos at Kumamoto Castle Gari is shining on the ground

It is the site of the former JNR Hiroo Line, Kofuku Station. 1987 (Abandoned railway lines in Showa 62)) Diesel engine Car (KiHa 22) and Wooden platform Although preserved, the station building is It was rebuilt in 2013. The Kofuku Station boom is a long time ago Regardless of the station name or place name, It is visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad It is one of the Sightseeing spots.

I like Asakusa in the rain Gari, this place where you can see the world behind it, and I visit it every time

Plum blossoms illuminated by street lamps, unlike in the daytime, attract the eye with a suspicious atmosphere

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls shop. It was warm just a few days ago… where has spring gone? Yesterday, snow fell in Shosenkyo Gorge, transforming the area into a winter scene ❄️ Senga Falls is also dusted with snow, creating a magical sight 🙃 This may be the last snowy landscape before true spring arrives. Meanwhile, Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls shop has already received wines that won prizes at the spring-themed Sakura Award 🌸 wine competition! We have wines that won the top Diamond Trophy 🏆 from Maruki Budoshu, as well as other award-winning wines ☺️ Some wines are available in limited quantities, so please stop by Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls shop when you visit Shosenkyo Gorge! It’s still chilly, so we’ll keep the store warm and look forward to your visit 😌

Nagawacho Tourist Information Center will begin lending e-bike rentals called “Nagawa Cycle” for this season from Saturday, April 12. Reservations opened on Wednesday, March 12! Please make your reservation from the site below! https://fd-system.tours/plan/?plan=plan000257... 〇 Reception hours 9:30–14:00 〇 Usage hours 9:30–16:30 〇 Pickup location Nagawacho Tourist Information Center (2424-19 Furumachi, Nagawacho, Chiisagata District, Nagano)

Meigetsu-in Temple in Kamakura, Famous for its hydrangeas Autumn leaves in autumn are also a wonderful temple The autumn view from the window of enlightenment is very cool