Introducing Takushoku Kinokotan, located inside Takushoku Bus’s Shintoku Office 😊 This tourist farm reuses sites once used by Hokkaido Takushoku Railway for its headquarters, rolling stock depot, and company housing on the line that ran between Shintoku and Kamishihoro. The name Takushoku Kinokotan is a coined word combining Takutetsu (short for Hokkaido Takushoku Railway), “kinoko” (mushroom), and the Ainu word kotan, meaning village. It reflects the desire to bring new life back to this once-bustling place. You can enjoy a hands-on shiitake harvesting experience grown carefully on logs using timber felled in Hokkaido. At the farm shop you can buy log-grown shiitake, Hokkaido Takushoku Railway and bus merchandise, and mushroom goods. There is also a display corner exhibiting historical materials related to Hokkaido Takushoku Railway 😍 Look for the red roof! The building’s motif is the former Shikaoi Station building 🎵 📍Hours: 10:00–15:30 (last shiitake harvest admission at 15:00) 📍Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and during the New Year holidays 📍Fees: Harvested shiitake are sold by weight. 📍Experience season: March–November — no reservation required on weekends and public holidays; reservations required on weekdays December–February — reservations required for both weekends, public holidays, and weekdays *For groups of five or more, please make a reservation at least two weeks in advance regardless of season or date.* Takushoku Kinokotan TEL: 0156-67-9105 📍Access: About 10 minutes from Shintoku Station by bus: take Route 53 via Shintoku Station bound for Minami-Shintoku and get off at Minami-Shintoku 20 minutes on foot from Shintoku Station About 5 minutes by car from Shintoku Station About 10 minutes by bicycle from Shintoku Station *Bicycle rentals are available at Shintoku Station.* Bicycle rental inquiries and reservations: 0156-67-7567 Shintoku Town Tourism Association (Regional Exchange Center “Tokutoku”, 2nd floor) https://t-kinokotan.com//

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.09.22 Scenes of today's red spider lililies in the sun. It also began to bloom in the Water District. When you stroll around here, please Use the parking lot of the Skills Development Center Car. In the Hinata Yakushi Precincts, many white red spider liliies are blooming. On the walking path behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop, many red spider lililies bloom and are crowded with many customers. For Access and future Information, please check the website of the Tourism Association. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10979/...

【2025 Autumn Sulfur Mountain Light up & Kawayu Markets】 Held in autumn events at Kawayu Onsen again in 2025. On 10/4 (Sat) ~ 11/29 (Sat), there will be "Atosanupuri (Sulfur Mountain) Light up", and on 10/18 (Sat), "Kawayu market" where Local shops will Stalls many, and "Hot Spring River Night Walk Tour", an evening experience of walking along the Hot Spring River, are planned. Please take this opportunity to visit Kawayu Onsen in autumn. 【Sulfur Mountain Light up】 Gari is a Popular Events event in autumn where you can enjoy the fantastic mountain scenery at night with volcanic plumes rising from the mountainside. ● Period: 10/4 (Sat) ~ 11/29 (Sat) 20 days in total, mainly weekends ● Time: 16:30~19:00 (Held in on the day of the event, the operation of the Sulfur Mountain MOKMOK base has been extended until 6 p.m.) ● Free admission ● Free Pick up and drop off Taxi from 4 Accommodations in Kawayu Onsen Town may be operated on some days! (Capacity 9 people / reservation required by 16 o'clock on the day / limited operation days) * Please check the Events calendar for Light up Implementation days and Pick up and drop off Taxi operating days and operating times. * In consideration of the environment, the Events Implementation and Held in environmental surveys after setting Implementation days and Implementation hours. 【Kawayu Markets】 A collection of Local delicacies! Stalls are lined up in the Hot spring resort, and the lively Drums of Kawayubayashi are also performed. ● Date & Time: 10/18 (Sat) 12:00~19:00 In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to the next day. ● Location: Kawayu Onsen Street (next to KKR Kawayu) 【Hot Spring River Night Walk Tour】 Hot spring river "Hot Spring River" streams through the hot spring resort. It is a miraculous space where the hot water is Gari up and the warm Hot Spring Water stream. Listen to your guide's commentary as you walk along the Hot Spring River at night and experience the wonders of this river. It's a short and leisurely walking tour, so anyone can participate! ● Date & Time: 10/18 (Sat) 17:00~17:45 ● Meeting: 16:45 inn Kinkiyu Bettei Squid Car parking lot ● Reservation required to 070-8985-2599 by the day before ● Capacity: 15 people ● Participation is free https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025_kawayu_autumn/...

【Daisen Public Toilet Temporary Closure and Fallen Tree on Mountain Trail】 Daisen summit Toilet due to damage to water facilities Currently unavailable. Isehara City Official Website - Temporary Closed of Daisen Summit Public Toilet https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/.../docs/2025092200099/... In addition, Fallen trees have occurred on the Daisen Mountain Trail (near Honzaka 17-chome). Please be careful when passing. Isehara City Official Website - About Fallen Trees on Daisen Mountain Trail https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/.../docs/2025092200105/... For details, please check the official website of the city. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

【Notice of closure of Mt. Pompong Mountain Trail】 This is a notice about the closure of the Mt. Pompong Mountain Trail. During the following period, the Mt. Pompong Mountain Trail will be closed due to forest maintenance by the Kawayu Forest Office of the Hokkaido Forest Management Bureau of the Forestry Agency. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and Best regards for your understanding and cooperation. Road closure period: 2025 (Reiwa 7) September 24 (Water) ~ 2026 (Reiwa 8) February 27 (Friday) Contact: Kawayu Forest Office, Hokkaido Forest Management Bureau, Forestry Agency, Nekuma West Forest Management Bureau (015-482-2469) https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/ponponmtclose/...

🍁 Autumn leaves 🍁 of Teshikaga The Best time to visit the Autumn leaves of Teshikaga is usually from early to late October. It is the most pleasant time of the year, and the weather is relatively stable. Activities are also a great time to visit, so please come and join us! 📸🍁🛶⛰️🤩 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mountain-climbing-teshikaga-2/...

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe. The kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine will be open until September 23rd.

Updated September 22, 2025 The Gosenkoku Festival has been canceled due to a high likelihood of severe weather on the day of the event. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.

The Nishihara Festival will be held in on October 12 in the Nishihara district of Uenohara City. It is close to the Okutama area, Tambayama Village, and Kosuge Village. Drive, stop by and take a look. Hiroshi Kadokawa and Ami Mitsuya will perform on stage. You can enjoy one day with a lot of every year, so please go out. Location: 6931 Nishihara, Uenohara City Around Biryukan

Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden. That makes a sunny break all the more precious! A winter sunset seen after a long time looks especially beautiful against the clear air.

Photographed on September 15, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a pear raw caramel frappuccino and a pear and caramel tea cake. 🍐 Today is my birthday.

How are you all spending 🌿 Squid? Otofuke is currently sunny in sight, but it rained heavily last night. As a result Tokachi the river is increasing Water. The rain has calmed down, but the water level is still rising in some places. Please continue to pay close attention to the condition of the river. Please stay safe.

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Only in Shimanto City!! “Salt-Seared Bonito” (Part 2) Following Part 1, Part 2 introduces recommended ways to enjoy the bonitos seared in Shimanto City that you can taste only here. 〇 Nakamura’s one-and-only “Traditional Salt-Seared Bonito” When people think of delicious food from Kochi Prefecture nationwide, the first thing that comes to mind is the seared bonito. Sprinkling salt or pouring sauce before searing is said to be a food culture unique to Kochi. Yet within the same prefecture, the style in central Kochi City differs greatly from that in Nakamura in the southwestern Shimanto City: Nakamura’s salt-seared method stands apart. Around Kochi City, the dish is a simple one of just sprinkled salt. In Nakamura, by contrast, chefs marinate the seared fish with proud house sauces featuring salt, vinegar, citrus juice, and other flavoring, letting the flavors meld. Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito piles on heaps of condiments—onions, garlic and more—until the fish is nearly hidden. Those generous toppings don’t just look appetizing; they make nutritionally balanced combinations, so the dish is also excellent as a healthy choice. Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito, found only in Shimanto City, carries an unshakable local food culture and history. Each restaurant crafts and serves its own proud version of this delicious salt-seared specialty. From the searing process to the way it’s eaten, the condiments and the sauces, every establishment applies its own ingenuity and care to its salt-seared bonito. In Shimanto City, you can enjoy as many distinctive salt-seared styles as there are restaurants. Would you like to go on a salt-seared tasting tour in Shimanto City and sample Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito? 〇 Perfect match for salt-seared bonito: Shimanto Bu-chu Highball A perfect companion to Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito is the Shimanto Bu-chu Highball, made with the locally grown “forbidden fruit” bushukan. It’s a standard menu item at izakayas in Shimanto City. The drink is ultra-refreshing from first sip to finish, with a crisp citrus flavor and a pleasant, moderate bitterness. Popular with both men and women, it pairs beautifully with food. Try Shimanto Bu-chu Highball with salt-seared bonito—you’ll likely get hooked after one sip. 〇 Shimanto-grown “forbidden fruit”—the bushukan Why call it the forbidden fruit? Bushukan is related to yuzu and sudachi but is an entirely different fruit. Once you taste it, ordinary vinegar-citrus fruits won’t satisfy—you’ll understand why it’s called the “forbidden fruit.” Its defining features are a clean, sharp acidity and a uniquely refined aroma. That elegant scent and tartness bring out the best in ingredients from mountains, rivers, and sea. Beloved by citrus fans across Kochi, the “kingdom of sour citrus,” bushukan has long been nicknamed the “king of sour citrus.” Beyond its flavor, the tree is very vigorous: once it bears fruit, it will yield abundantly each year from late August through early October with little care. While most citrus trees live for several decades, bushukan remains healthy and productive for over a hundred years. Bushukan is also resistant to disease and pests and grows vigorously without heavy reliance on pesticides, making it a safe, reliable crop. This rare bushukan grows only in Shimanto City and is not shipped widely across Japan—why not come taste it for yourself? How did you find this? Perhaps the appeal of salt-seared bonito and bushukan has whetted your appetite. Please enjoy salt-seared bonito and a Shimanto Bu-chu Highball when you visit Shimanto City.

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】You can only eat it in Shimanto City! !! "Bonito Tataki" (Part 1) Kochi Prefecture's "delicious food" is famous nationwide, and the first thing that comes to mind is "Bonito Tataki". Bonito is a well-known specialty of Kochi, but it is actually in season twice! This time, we will explain about bonito, which is loved by the people of Kochi Prefecture, in Part 1, the season and characteristics, and in the next part, Part 2, we will explain the recommended way to eat it that can only be tasted in Shimanto City. 〇Bonito season! First bonito and return bonito Bonito is a well-known specialty of Kochi, but depending on the fishing season (season), it is called "first bonito" and "return bonito"! This time, we will introduce two types of Bonito with different names, the seasonality, characteristics, and recommended ways to eat them unique to Kochi. 〇 First bonito with a light taste! Hatsubonito, which has long been loved as one of the seasonal ingredients of Spring, used to refer to the Bonito Landings at the beginning of the year because it has the word "first", but in recent years it has come to refer to bonito Landings in Spring ~ early summer. Bonito fry hatched from eggs migrate north on the Kuroshio Current in search of food around Spring and grow into adult fish. The bonito that is landed during this northward trip is "Hatsubonito". It is also called "ascending bonito". It depends on the place where the Landings is landed, but in Kochi, the season is mainly Spring ~ early summer (around March ~ May). The first bonito, which is in the prime of growth, has a refreshing and plump taste with a lot of transparent lean meat. It has a firm texture and little Bonito Aroma, making it easy to eat even for those who are not good at it. Hatsuboni, which is light and low in fat, is recommended to be made into Tataki, which can be eaten with a fatty skin. It is the season when the "Naka Village traditional salt tataki" eaten with plenty of condiments is delicious. We will introduce the "traditional salt Tataki of the Middle Village" in the next section, "It can only be eaten in Shimanto City!!"Bonito salt Tataki" (Part 2)! 〇 Return bonito with a rich taste! On the other hand, Bonito, which has traveled north in search of food, begins to move south (U-turn) in search of warmer waters as the water temperature drops when it arrives in southern Hokkaido. The bonito that is Landing during this southward trip is "return bonito". In Kochi, the season is around autumn (September ~ November). Returning bonito is fatty because it eats food many and Landings after it grows up, and it is also called "thick Bonito" and "fat Bonito". It has been loved as an autumn ingredient since ancient times. The flesh of the large-grown bonito is deep red in color and has a rich and whitish taste with fat near the skin. How was it? You may be wondering about Bonito. In the next Part 2, we will introduce "Bonito salt Tataki" that can only be eaten in Shimanto City!

Photographed on September 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's café latte and cinnamon crumble tart with grapes and raisins. 🍇

"ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shinshu Oyster-Fermentation and Sweets Achieve Balance Autumn Town Walk-" Held in! First Held in in Sakaki Town! While touring the Course in the Sakaki Town of about 9 km, you can taste all the food unique to Sakaki Town at the gastronomy point along the way, and aim for the goal of Bingushiyu-sankan, which is a fascinating experience Events 🎵 In Shinshu Sakaki Town, please enjoy 🌱 a time of healing that slowly relaxes your body and mind Date: Saturday, October 18 Start time: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (25 people start every 15 minutes) Number of participants: 150 Participation fee: 5,000 yen

Photographed on September 15, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. It is a menu that I like very much. 😊🍛

【Moncher × Gokase grapes 🍇】 I went ✨ to the Gokase grape collaboration on sale at Hakata Hankyu's "Moncher Seasons" Visually delicious cakes lined up in the showcase... 🍰 The kind clerk showed me a cake made with Gokase grapes 👀 It seems that there are many places that advertise it, and there are customers who come to the store for cakes using Gokase grapes 😆 I tried 🍦 the soft serve ice cream using Campbell Early The Aroma of Campbell Early was fluffy in the soft serve ice cream that was not too sweet, Unfolds it was perfect for this time of year when it was 😍 still hot Cakes made with Gokase grapes will be on sale until the end of 💡 September By all means, please go to 😊 the Hakata Hankyu B1 floor "Moncher Seasons"

Event Notice📣 Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride 2025 takes place on Sunday, September 21! Nakasatsunai Village, blessed with beautiful nature, is a rich agricultural area with abundant food. 😊 The village offers countless picture-perfect landscapes, including views of the Hidaka Mountains, and is a member of the Association of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. This cycling event lets you savor the village’s charms at your own pace! Ride freely as you visit checkpoints and aid stations around the village. If you stay within the time limit, you may stop to sightsee or visit places you like along the way. The only condition is to finish at Nakasatsunai Village Hall by 2:00 PM. 🎵 Each aid station serves gourmet dishes made with local ingredients so you can enjoy Nakasatsunai’s flavors. 😍 Why not come cheer on cyclists from across the country on the day? Wave flags along the roadside to welcome them (cheering flags will be provided). Register via the QR code on the flyer or here → https://forms.gle/QMEeQC1PTjFBfoPu5... Meeting place: Nakasatsunai Village Hall headquarters Meeting time: 8:30 AM Inquiries Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride Executive Committee TEL: 0155-68-3390 (Secretariat: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association)

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.09.19 Scenes of today's red spider lililies in the sun. In the Precincts of Hinata Yakushi, large buds have increased and are about to bloom. It also began to bloom a little later around the water. There are many red spider lililies that are still growing in various places, so please pay attention to your feet when Appreciation. It is expected to be crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so please come with plenty of time. For Access and future Information, please check the website of the Tourism Association. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10971/...

Autumn Harvest Festival "Yuissho "Shintoku" Daisetsu Festival" Announcements 📢 This is 📢 an announcement of a food festival where you can eat high-quality Local ingredients from Shintoku Town And what's more, this year marks the 50th anniversary 👏 Held in in the Kuttari area of Shintoku Town. There is only one bus on this day, but a free Pick up and drop off bus will be operated. Not only Local people, but also those who came to the town by Transportation by JR or bus can enjoy a delicious BBQ 🍻🍖 while enjoying Events in the venue Raised in the Rich in nature climate of Shintoku Town, there is also 🥔🥕 an all-you-can-eat packing of delicious agricultural products Come and visit 🚙🚌🚃 the delicious Events before winter Delicious "Shintoku" Great Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time:10:00~14:00 　*Held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park schedule 10:00~All-you-can-eat Local crops, 　　　　Friendship City, Yamagata Prefecture, Higashine City, Fruit Sales 　　　　Yakiniku Corner 　　　　* Free rental of stove and charcoal for those who purchase meat at the venue! 10:00~Shintoku junior high school brass band performance 11:30~Live "Ryu with Guiter" / "Erina Kato" 13:00~Children's lottery 　　　　* Lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 100 people. 13:30~Fun lottery 　　　　* Lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 300 people. * Please note that in case of unseasonable weather, the contents and time may be changed. At the children's lottery, you can win book tickets and sweets. Fun lottery will win a pair Accommodation ticket, Shintoku specialty Soba set, and vegetable set 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the "Umaissho Shintoku Heavy Snow Festival" 📢 This is a food festival where you can sample high-quality local ingredients from Shintoku Town. 📢 And this year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival! 👏 The festival will be held in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. There will be only one free shuttle bus available on this day, so locals, as well as those traveling by JR or bus, can enjoy a delicious BBQ while enjoying the event at the venue. 🍻🍖 We'll also be offering a free bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku Town's lush natural environment. 🥔🥕 Come and enjoy this delicious event before winter sets in. 🚙🚌🚃 Delicious "Shintoku" Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Will be held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park The children's raffle will feature book vouchers and sweets, and the fun raffle will feature a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba noodle set, and a vegetable set. 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Festivals #Harvest Festival #ｂｂｑ #Autumn #Daisetsu Festival #Sato Tiles #Erina Kato #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

【Yesterday's Tokachigaoka Observation decks 🔅】 The maximum temperature during the day also fell below 25 degrees Celsius, and the signs of autumn began 🍃 to be felt little by little In the mornings and evenings, the temperature drops below 10°C, making it feel chilly. As the seasons change, please take care ☺️ of your physical condition

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships. The Nakamura House is a large mansion of a Kitamaebune shipowner, featuring a distinctive estate layout and a three-story guestroom wing. It has been open to the public since April 2024. Can you feel the history and romance of the Kitamaebune captains who endured and thrived on the majestic Sea of Japan?

Photographed 9/13/25. LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake and Original Chai. September is my birthday month, and October is the Kawagoe Festival, so I think I'm floating for the time being.

Event Announcement 📣 The 49th Kashirin Park Festival will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 😊 This autumn industry festival lets you savor the flavors unique to Taiki, a town with both mountains and sea!! This year’s HBC Radio live recording guests are Mariko Nagai and Shinya Kono and Hitoshi Fujio from Oklahoma 🎵 The program is packed with favorites like the annual Wagyu Festival and the Aki-aji (autumn salmon) Grab, food stalls featuring Taiki’s delicious offerings, dairy product sales from Snow Brand Megmilk, which has a factory in Taiki, and a fun raffle 😍 📍Note: Entry to the Aki-aji Grab is by lottery. Lottery tickets will be distributed between 9:00 and 9:30. Also, the event may be canceled depending on fishing conditions. Please understand in advance. There are kid-friendly activities too, including a stamp-art workshop to make a Taiki drawstring bag, a woodworking class, and a bounce dome ✨ Come enjoy Taiki’s seasonal flavors in Kashirin Park, surrounded by the town tree, kashiwa (oak)!! We look forward to seeing you 🤗 📍Date and Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM 📍Location: Kashirin Park (held rain or shine) https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=424...

Introducing 🍁 the Okusobana Nature Garden scheduled to open on October 1 The total road closure due to the construction of the Okusobana Valleys Road is expected to be lifted, and you can Fun the Okusobana Nature Garden in autumn from 10/1! Okusohana Nature Garden Information 【Opening period (autumn)】2025/10/1 (Water)~11/3(Mon) 【Opening Hours】8:30-17:00 【Address】16943-4 Onimusato, Nagano City (Okusobana Dam) 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Inquiry】Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 The best time to see < Autumn leaves> Every year, mid-October to late October The promenades are maintained and you can enjoy trekking for about 2~4 hours. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Okusobana Nature Garden #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.09.18 Scenes of today's red spider lililies in the sun. Behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop, flowers are opening one after another and blooming beautifully. On the other hand, in the Hinata Yakushi Precincts and the Water District, it seems that it will take a little longer to bloom. It is expected to be crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so please come with plenty of time. For Access and future Information, please check the website of the Tourism Association. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10956/...

Today, the total number of visitors to "Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato" reached 5 million, and a commemorative Ceremony was held! ✨ Thank you to everyone who attended! It is 🌟 a Roadside Station full of charm where you can enjoy the blessings of Local Tokachi Thank you for your continued support of "Roadside Station Otofuke"!