The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum was built in 1925 as the former Yasuda Bank Yamaga Branch, and this year marks its 100th anniversary. It is the first reinforced concrete building in Yamaga, and it is a historical building with various designs and features everywhere, including an Ionic style exterior. After that, it was used as "Higo Bank Yamaga Branch", and now it is registered as a national registered tangible cultural property and is used as a base point facilities for broadcasting the charm of traditional crafts and Yamaga lanterns. The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum exhibits a number of masterpieces of Yamaga lanterns. Enjoy the world of "Yamaga lanterns", which can be said to be synonymous with Yamaga.

At Kanonji Temple, I saw Ishihara's Sasara Lion Dance. The god of the mountains and the lion.

Captured in early 2005 during my morning commute to work, this photo was taken from the back of a moving bus in Yoro-chō, Gifu Prefecture. A heavy snowfall had blanketed the landscape that day, and for a brief moment, this traditional temple emerged through the mist and white silence. It was an unplanned shot, but it turned out to be a perfect postcard-like image — a quiet glimpse into the timeless beauty of rural Japan

Daigo Sakura, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture I went to Daigo Sakura for the first time, which I had wanted to visit for a long time. I arrived at around 4 a.m. in the morning, and even though it was already a weekdays, there were about 40 photographers taking pictures, and it was difficult to take pictures because it was filled with tripods and it was a dark place, but I managed to take a picture, and above all, the Milky Way and starry sky cherry blossoms seen with the naked eye were pitch black and Impression even if I couldn't see them. The lights of the cars hit the cherry blossoms on the way

Daigo Sakura, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture I went to Daigo Sakura for the first time, which I had wanted to visit for a long time. I arrived at around 4 a.m. in the morning, and even though it was already a weekdays, there were about 40 photographers taking pictures, and it was difficult to take pictures because it was filled with tripods and it was a dark place, but I managed to take a picture, and above all, the Milky Way and starry sky cherry blossoms seen with the naked eye were pitch black and Impression even if I couldn't see them.

Photographed on April 5, 25. It is a Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Night light at Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka In the old days, the lamp brought countless people to I guess I guided 🎵 them and relieved them

This is Japan🌸⛩️🗻 This is the Shinkurayama Sengen Shrine Located in in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The view from here is a symbolic view 🤤 of Japan

I took a picture of the cherry blossom clouds (night cherry blossoms) in Takato Castle Park in full bloom from a nearby Satoyama

Photographed on April 18, 25. Resona Coedo Terrace and Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura).

Tomakomai Tourist Information Center's Tomachop has been dressed up for Children's Day 🎏

Introduction to a One-Day Experience Tour 😄 —See Tokachi’s signature industry, crop farming, with your own eyes!— A 1‑DAY tour in Kamishihoro and Memuro that will leave you amazed by the taste of fresh vegetables The vast Tokachi Plain stretches wide. More than 150 years have passed since pioneers cleared virgin forest with the strength of people and horses to start crop farming, and the area has become one of Japan’s leading agricultural regions. Tokachi’s delicious vegetables, enjoyed across Japan and around the world, are consistently high quality and full of flavor. Join this 1‑DAY tour to visit real production sites that are normally closed to the public, experience farm life as if you were part of the family, and discover the secrets behind the flavor. Tour Schedule 9:00 Gather at JR Obihiro Station 10:00 Sekiguchi Farm — Visit the bean fields, try farm work, and taste beans Meet the actual beans in the fields and get hands‑on with farm work. After working up a sweat, relax beside the fields. 11:40 Craft Kitchen — Spice blending experience and bean dish lunch Try blending spices that pair with Tokachi vegetables. 14:45 Shin-Arashiyama Sky Park Observation Deck Take in panoramic views of Tokachi’s farms, an area said to have a food self‑sufficiency rate of over 1000%, and feel the region’s vastness. 15:20 Takano Farm — Field walk and seasonal vegetable harvesting experience Explore the fields from a farmer’s perspective, touch the crops, and discover the charms only farmers know. 17:00 Original burger dinner in a popcorn field Create your own burger using Tokachi wheat buns, a Memuro beef patty, and an assortment of Tokachi vegetables. 19:30 Disperse at JR Obihiro Station Operating period: June to early August Time: 9:00–19:30 (about 10 hours 30 minutes) Participant capacity: 2–8 people Price: Per person For double occupancy Adult 159,500 JPY For groups of 3 or more Adult 115,500 JPY, Elementary school student 20,000 JPY per child *With English interpretation, the prices are as follows.* Per person For double occupancy Adult 198,000 JPY For groups of 3 or more Adult 137,500 JPY, Elementary school student 20,000 JPY per child Please make a reservation at least seven days before your desired date of use. (We may not be able to accommodate your preferred date due to guide availability.) Would you like to peek behind the scenes of agriculture and food while hearing directly from producers? This is also a great opportunity to interact with producers up close. We hope that a day of hands‑on experience will bring new discoveries and perspectives, enriching your lifestyle. We’d be happy if your visit to Tokachi becomes a memorable page in your travel story. 😄 If you’re interested, please visit the following URL on our federation’s official website: "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — Journeys connecting you to Tokachi, the source of food" Contact Knau Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com Add a comment… https://tokachibare.jp/behindthegoodtaste/...

[🌸Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 Entry Photo Showcase – Part 7–🌸] We continue to share entries submitted to the "#Gokase Flower Viewing 2025" held on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account🤗🌟 @sokoatari.urouro This collection captures many expressions of the weeping cherry tree at Josenji Temple😳✨Daytime, nighttime, from far, from near, from below… each perspective brings a totally different feel, and it’s fascinating👏! We won’t post tomorrow, but we still have many entries to show, so please stay tuned a little longer☺️🙏 -------------------------------------------------------------------- ≪#How to Enter #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025≫ Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account, then post photos of flowers taken within Gokasecho on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 and #date of shooting (example: #March 20)🤳❤️‍🔥 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... [Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️Other terms are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Be sure to read them before entering. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

The snow has completely melted. I was looking for Spring. Flowers are blooming on the asphalt, and the cherry blossoms are also slightly budding. Spring is exciting and I like it.

Photographed on April 18, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Dirty chai and nut tart. Yesterday, it was hot, so I took a vacation.

Asahi Breweries Museum 大阪府吹田市西の庄町1-45 I was able to enjoy the factory Visiting the site for free, Reopening in January 2023 20 years old and over 1,000 yen / Elementary school students and older 300 yen * Preschoolers free ・ If you apply Traditional Japanese straw raincoat online, we can accept up to 1~6 people. ・ If you have more than 7 people, please contact us by Phone. ・ If you need assistance, such as those who Use Car chairs, please contact us by Phone. Seriously, I can't make a reservation anymore, and it's no longer a difficult store to make a reservation. Souvenirs in the glass

Expo Commemorative Park Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Fun a variety of beautiful flowers depending on the season.

Komainu-sama of Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City "Ikune Shrine" If you watch it many times, you will be captivated before you know it、、、 It varies depending on the shrine, and it is 🎵 very addictive

Tengu-sama's 👺 Park Chikuma River from "Tokura Sakura Care Park" The view towards the Sunset was superb. Many cherry blossom trees 🌸 are in full bloom! It's a masterpiece.

Robatayaki is an excellent cuisine in which seafood and meat are slowly grilled to bring out the aroma and umami. The shops you can enjoy are easily accessed from the Hotel, and you can enjoy the unique taste of the port town! Enjoy the Specialties Furnace Grilling!

【Rekibune River Clear Stream Carp Streamer has begun】 Today, we set up a Carp streamer on the riverbed of the Rekifune River! Carp streamers swim along the entire width of the river until May 6. There is also a low mini Carp streamer, so it is recommended ✨ to take a picture with it

\Sorry to keep you waiting! ／ Kurohime Highland Dog Run will open🐶🐾 again this year on April 20 It's scheduled to be open until the end of November, so you can play a lot!🍀 You can Use it for free Anytime so feel free to Use it! Please spend a relaxing time with your 🐕 dog on the Kurohime Plateau full of nature! 🦴 We look 🐶🌳 forward to your Use https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5348...

The cherry blossoms on the banks of the Matsukawa River were 🌸 in full bloom This is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Matsukawa River in Toyama Prefecture. Good Access from the station! In the daytime, houseboats pass through 🤤 the rows of cherry blossom trees

Kawayu Ganban Terrace, the origin of Kawayu Onsen. This sightseeing spot features hot water gushing out where it flows down from Mt. Iou. It is also an area that symbolizes Kawayu Onsen and underwent renovations in October 2024, drawing even more attention as a tourist spot. Here we introduce the charming Kawayu Ganban Terrace. For more details, please see Teshikaga Navi. 〈Kawayu Ganban Terrace〉 Location: Kawayu Onsen area, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 015-482-2200 (Mashu Lake Tourism Association) Fee: Free Season: Open year-round Hours: 24 hours https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/18129/...

Today, I attended the Kakijima Maro Festival in the Precincts of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It's a yellow cherry blossom. It is a mixture of green and yellow, and red lines appear as it is in full bloom.

Botan cherry blossoms at Eboshi Park ❚ Bloom status as of April 17, 2025 The botan cherry blossoms at Eboshi Park in Oono, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. They are now about 70% in bloom. Blossoming is progressing. Blooming is likely to advance further over the weekend. [Location] Eboshi Park (Oono, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) ▶ Parking available ▶ Restroom available (temporary) ▶ Access: about a 15-minute drive from Roadside Station Oono ❚ Eboshi Park The park was created within the precincts of Josui-ji Temple on Mt. Eboshidake. It is a famous spot for botan cherry blossoms, with about 500 trees in full bloom. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250418spot-oono-2/...

[Open to the public today! !! 】 The movie version "Afterimage of Detective Conan" was opened to the public 🎬️👓️🎀🎉 today The Nobeyama Highlands in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, where the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama 📡 is located, is full of good things, such as the spectacular Yatsugatake ⛰️JR Railway Highest Point No.1 🚞 in Japan Nobeyama Station at the highest elevation in Japan, 🚉 the starry sky of Japan's three selected star Famous landmarks, and 🌠 Highlands vegetables 🥬🌽🥦 that boast the highest level of production in Japan! I would like you to ✨ take this opportunity to know the charm of Minamimaki Village ▼Click here for Access Information to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama https://www.kanko-nobeyama.jp/info/?p=2413/...

[🌸 Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 — Featured Entries, No. 6 🌸] It’s finally starting to get truly warm here. ☀️ Today we continue showcasing works entered in the “#Gokase Flower Viewing 2025” contest on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account. 💪💡 @smail_barm @taka_gr86rz @takataka0129 @thusandleavis (in no particular order) We received submissions of weeping cherry blossoms from Josenji, the Harada family, and Kijiya. 🌸✨ There’s also a photo of the cherry tree at Koshouji at the foot of Gokase Winery — it’s huge! 😳 What kind of entries will appear tomorrow? 🤗 Stay tuned!! The photo contest is still open for submissions. 🌟 Spring in Gokase isn’t just about cherry blossoms — please photograph various flowers and enter! 🥳 -------------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Enter the #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025] Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account, then post photos of flowers taken within Gokasecho on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 and #date of shooting (for example: #March 20). 🤳❤️‍🔥 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... [Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 through Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read them before entering. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

"La Festa Primavera 2025" is coming to Mihama Lake Center! The classic car festival "La Festa Primavera 2025" will be Held in in April this year, and beautiful classic cars will run around the Japan. And it has been decided that the Mihama Town Lake Center will join that routes again this year! Date & Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 10:45~11:30 Location: Mihama Town Lake Center Car Parking Lot (Please check the official website for the specific date and time) https://www.lafesta-primavera.com/2025/...

Photographed on April 5, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.