[May 3] Kurara Festival 2025 A Golden Week fast start💪💨 On May 3, Constitution Memorial Day, Kurakura Kurara in the former Kuraoka Junior High School hosted the Kurara Festival 2025🥳 The weather could not have been better that day☀️✨ The venue bustled with many food and drink stalls, fortune-telling, relaxation services, crafts, and a flea market. About 300 visitors came, making it a very lively day🤗🌟 Because it was quite warm, shaved ice was hugely popular🍧💕 (Adults seemed to prefer alcohol🍺?) In the courtyard, Nani.loa HULA studio performed hula dances🌺 A special guest performance featured the vice principal of Kuraoka Elementary School singing passionately, which electrified the crowd😆🔥 The raffle offered many luxurious prizes, and smiles were everywhere☺️✨ Although a new festival that started last year, Kurara Festival has already become a beloved event both inside and outside the local community👏💡 Everyone is already looking forward to next year💕

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆Patisserie Himaki We are proud of not only the taste but also the variety of cakes and baked sweets using Arao Pears. genre sweets address Arao-shi Higashiyagata 2-chōme-3-1 telephone number 0968-64-7112 business hours 10：00 ～ 20：00 Closed Thursday parking lot 6 units Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patisserie_himaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

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It is a Carp streamer of Kawagoe Hachimangu. 🎏 Today is Children's Day.

It is the night cherry blossom of the Sakagawa River in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. There are beautiful cherry blossoms 🌸 in all 57 prefectures in Japan, and they are loved by the local people and must have been passed down from generation to generation. I truly believe that cherry blossoms are the flowers of the hearts of Japan.

This is one of the photos at the Ashikaga Flower Park night club. I went to see the Light up at night for the first time. It seems to be open until 21 o'clock. I stayed until the end, but I was surprised by the number of people. Light up wisteria flowers are also beautiful.

Photographed 5/1/25. CAFE ANDON's Iced Cafe Latte and Lemon and Poppy Seed Shortcake. 🍋 The acidity of the lemon and the iced café latte go well together. 😊

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【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 — Featured Photo Submissions Part 11 🌸】 It’s been a while, but we’re resuming introductions of the works submitted to “#Gokase Hanami 2025,” currently hosted on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account 🤩💫 @sayasyoto They submitted many photos of the rhododendrons at Mikasho Shrine and a rare bamboo called kikkouchiku.✨ They also showcased the beauty of the leaves remaining on the cherry trees after blooming.🌸🌿 Since we can, please enjoy comparing these with the cherry blossom photos we introduced earlier.☺️💕 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Now then, the long-running “#Gokase Hanami 2025” is finally in its final stretch.💪💡 The event runs through Sunday, May 11, so if you took flower photos in Gokase during Golden Week, please do submit them.🤗✨ ≪#How to Enter Gokase Hanami 2025 ≫ Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account and post flower photos taken within Gokasecho to Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #date of photography (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 rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

🌊 Impression experience in 1 hour from Tokyo! Zushi diving 🐠✨, a paradise in the sea Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will introduce the Scene of the diving tour in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture! 📍 Zushi is famous as a sightseeing spot, but it is actually a popular Spot for divers. Due to the intensity of the fish shadow and the good Access, it has Fascination many divers. We also went diving into the sea of Zushi! 🐟 The shadow of the fish is so dark! It's like a Water Water house One of the things that surprised me when I entered was the number of fish! The moment when you are surrounded by sparkling schools of fish is truly a "paradise in the sea" 🏝️✨ The transparency is good, and the light in the water is very fantastic. Forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city and simply drifting with the fish is a healing moment 🫧 that resets the mind and body 🚗 Excellent Access! Arrive in about 1 hour from Tokyo Zushi is only 40 minutes by car from Hokule'a Shonan shop (30 seconds walk from the south exit of JR Hiratsuka Station)! It can be accessed from Tokyo in about 1 hour, so it is 👌 a perfect area for day trip diving Many ☺️ customers are surprised that there is such a wonderful sea without having to go far 🤿 Safe for beginners! Hokule'a Shonan's Courteous Support Hokule'a Shonan is Held in a diving tour with a small number of people and beginners welcome! Experienced instructors will support you firmly. "It's my first time and I'm anxious..." "I'm worried that there is a blank ..." You can ✨ also participate with peace of mind Let's enjoy the world of the sea in a relaxed atmosphere! 🌟 Summary: Experience your own impression in the sea of Zushi The intensity of the fish shadows, the beautiful Water middle world, the goodness of the Access The sea of Zushi is full of 💙 charm that you will want to visit again and again Why don't you experience your own Impression diving in the Shonan Sea? All of our staff are looking forward to 😊🌊 your participation #ZushiDiving #ScubaDivingJapan #DiveNearTokyo #UnderwaterParadise #ColorfulMarineLife #HiddenDiveSpot #OceanLovers #HokuleaShonan #SmallGroupDiving #BeginnerFriendlyDiving

Hello everyone! This is Kōshū Inden, Yamanashi Traditional Crafts Village, located in Shosenkyo Gorge. Right now, Shosenkyo Gorge is wrapped in vivid fresh greenery around the fountain, and it’s truly the season when nature’s beauty stands out. On clear days, the deep blue sky contrasts beautifully with the lively green, making you stop in your tracks to take it in. The sound of the fountain and the pleasant breeze add to the atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a Golden Week stroll. At our shop, we showcase many traditional crafts from Yamanashi. One highlight is the recently launched natural stone polishing experience! Choose your favorite natural stone and gradually polish it—the process feels like discovering a little treasure. Watching the stone become shiny is so absorbing that both adults and children get completely caught up in it. Create a travel memory or enjoy it while waiting for your meal. Come and try it for yourself. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆ European-style creative confectionery Cupples Photo cakes and character decorations are popular. (Reservation required) genre European-style creative confectionery address Arao City Midorigaoka 5-chōme-2-7 telephone number 0968-66-1671 business hours Weekdays 10:00 ~ 19:00 Sundays and Holidays 10:00 ~ 18:00 Closed Monday (*If it is a Holidays, the next day) parking lot 10 cars Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063759752514...

Photographed 5/1/25. This is a hot sandwich set of avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON. I am well taken care of. 😊

In the Tanyu River, which streams through Kudoyama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Carp streamers, full of parents wishing for the healthy growth of their children, were swimming comfortably.

It's now the season when it's easy to take a walk. I was visiting a park in Sapporo city. The cherry blossoms are very beautiful.

Azaleas in full bloom in front of the palace The ruins of the former Saijo Domain Jinya (now Saijo Prefectural High School) The contrast between the azaleas at the edge of the moat and the water surface is attractive. From the end of this month, the irises will be in best time to visit. If there are no clouds, you can see Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. In the surrounding area, there is the modernist Ehime Folk Crafts Museum, the Township Museums, and the Glory Church, and the Otemon gate and stone walls from the Edo period are also and integrated into the cityscape. The edge of the moat is about 800 meters in circumference. It is recommended for walking. 〒793-0023 234 Akiyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 20-minute walk from Iyo Saijo Station. (Bicycle rental is available at the sightseeing exchange center Soba the station) About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Saijo IC, 7km. About 20 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 11km.

Photographed 5/1/25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It's a cappuccino cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls have gotten bigger, haven't they? 😊

This photo was taken at an annual festival held at Shinoda Shrine in Shiga Prefecture. Designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Asset, Shinoda's Fireworks feature not only fireworks but also a variety of productions such as Japanese fireworks, gimmick fireworks, and Niagara. This moment, in which tradition and power are fused, was captured in a moment of brilliance

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆ European-style confectionery MAEHIRO Standard ~ creative sweets that can be used for a wide range of purposes. You'll find your favorite. address 2443-2 Arao, Arao City telephone number 0968-62-1144 business hours 9：30 ～ 20：00 Closed Water and Sunday (subject to change due to seasonal events, etc.) parking lot There is a space in front of the store. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maehiro_cake?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

Mt. Jonnen, which can be seen from Azumino where the good weather continues If you look closely, you can see the snow shape of "Jonenbo" on the mountainside of Mt. Jonnen Do you see the shape of the monk wearing a kimono lowering his virtue? In the past, people incorporated this snow shape into their lives as a guide for when to sow seeds and plant rice Azumino is now in the rice planting season

We will introduce Minami-Izu Town "5/3~5/6GW outing Information". ◆Saturday, May 3 ・Irouzaki Fashion Park 2025 10:00~16:00 Ishirouzaki Ocean Park Let's dress up and gather in Irouzaki! Stalls such as Sail Pillar Dog ◆May 3 (Sat) ~ May 5 (Mon) ・ Shore observation experience 14:30～16:30 Book for Eco Surfers! https://www.eco-surf.com/shore/... The "first step" to play in the sea. This will level up your sea play this summer! ◆May 4 (Sun) ~ May 5 (Mon) ・Minami-Izu Umaimon Festival 17:00~21:00 Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden A large gathering of delicious food in Minami-Izu! COLOR THE NIGHT WITH HOT & SPICY & SWEET. ◆May 5 (Mon) ~ 6 (Tue) ・Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana GW Events 10:00~15:00 @Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Stalls such as ring throwing, super ball scooping, and yakitori ◆~Until May 5 *Held in, please contact us ・ Mandarin oranges picking * All you can eat included (bamboo shoot Shokudo ~ until 5/5) http://takenokomura.com// ◆~Until May 6 *Held in, please contact us ・Strawberry picking @Baby Berry Farm http://babyberryfarm.com//

Photographed 5/1/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The green one-year sea bream lottery is called Tokiwagi.

After work on Saturday, I told my wife about the Squid I took of the Milky Way, and she said, "Why don't you go to the flower peach?" I was told, and the desire to go increased with each minute, so I went. Alone until midnight in Nagano? I was a little worried, but I'm glad I went. It was a 6-hour round trip, and I was able to complete it even at the age of 54! Impression of the Milky Way, which can be clearly seen with the naked eye.

Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Spring scenery. It was built in 1673 by Yoshikawa Hiroyoshi, the third lord of Iwakuni, but was washed away by the flood water of the Nishiki River. The bridge, rebuilt in 1674 with improvements, maintained for 276 years, but was washed away by flood water caused by a typhoon in 1950. After being swept away, it was rebuilt in 1953. Since 2002, the "Heisei Bridge Replacement Project" has been carried out to replace deteriorated wooden parts, and in 2004, a new Japanese cypress outfit was completed. The replacement of wooden parts is a regular traditional project that has been carried out almost as a substitute for bridge carpenters since the Edo period, and it is truly a landscape that represents Japan, which has been passed down from generation to generation through the efforts of people.

(2025-04-30) Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture A peach Minamoto with red, pink, and white flowers in full bloom Township "Flower Peach Village" It's beautiful, isn't it? He continues to plant trees little by little until now I wonder if in 100 years it will be even more like a sea of peach blossoms~

Today, 800 years after the time of the samurai, Bushido is still the spiritual prop of the Japanese people and still influences the politeness and manners of the Japanese people. Some aspire to Bushido from childhood, learning calligraphy and tea ceremony as spiritual training to become a respectable adult like a samurai, and swordsmanship as training in the martial arts. In the past, a "respected person" was called a "samurai. Others in general are simply samurai. Those who have learned bushido from abroad and aspire to become "Samurai" will be wielding Samurai swords tonight. #katana #bushido #samuraiSword

The only outdoor activity of its kind in Hiroshima Prefecture!?😲 Enjoy Shobara Satoyama Rafting amid fresh green foliage this Golden Week!!✊ Rafting is a thrilling activity where you ride a rubber boat down river rapids! It’s not an exaggeration to call this the only rafting experience in Hiroshima Prefecture (according to our survey), and you can try it here in Shobara City. Groups, families, friends, couples, and solo participants are all very welcome💕 While July and August are peak season, June is also recommended for higher water levels✨ We’re taking lots of reservations for May too!! Reservations for Golden Week are open✨ Search for "Shobara Satoyama Rafting" for details🔍 = Shobara Satoyama Rafting Information ========== [Experience Name] Shobara Satoyama Rafting [Overview] On the Saijo River in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, rafting experiences are held annually from mid-April through October. The eligible ages range from 7 to 70. An instructor rides along, so beginners can feel at ease. Using special paddles, participants paddle together to descend the river. The full course is about 3.5 km long, with thrilling stretches of rapids and rocky sections. Rafting lets you enjoy Shobara’s beautiful nature with all your senses and is a noteworthy water activity. [Meeting Point] Meet at the Ayu no Sato Park boathouse (1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima 727-0114, Japan). [Dates and Times] April 26, 2025 (Saturday) – October 31, 2025 (Friday) Morning session: 9:30 AM Afternoon session: 1:30 PM [Fees] ◎ Individual Plan Adult per person: 6,000 yen (tax included) Child (junior high school students and under) per person: 4,000 yen 🌟Fees increase by 500 yen each during peak season! ◎ Private Charter Plan One group (up to 6 people — same fee) Participation fee: 30,000 yen (tax included) [What the fee includes] Guide fee, insurance, full equipment set, and entrance fee for Ayu-no-Sato Onsen [Conditions] ◎ Eligible ages: 7–70 years old ◎ Height: 110 cm or taller ◎ Minimum participants to run: 2 persons [Program Schedule] 1) Change clothes (10 minutes) 2) Safety briefing (10 minutes) 3) Transfer to the start point (15 minutes) 4) Boarding and paddling instruction (15 minutes) 5) Rafting experience starts (120 minutes) 6) Finish-line photos 7) Changing and dismissal (10 minutes) Afterward, soak and relax at the Ayu no Sato Park Takase no Yu hot spring to ease your muscles!♨ [Conditions for operation] The program may be canceled depending on weather or river conditions. [What to bring] Swimsuit, T-shirt, change of clothes, towel, water-friendly shoes (water shoes available for separate rental). Beach sandals are not allowed. Please be sure to check the travel terms, personal information handling, and cancellation fees before applying. ======================================== Make fun outdoor memories in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!🎶 We hope you give it a try!

Clouds rose in the high-rise Wetlands, and a gradation of light appeared in the Grassland. Shinshu Yunomaru Highlands "Pond Wetland is Elevation 2000m!" A boardwalk stretches "in a vein". It's like a Suspension Bridge over a paradise in the sky. Favorite scenery

[Diving in Nishi-Izu and Tago! ] To a blue world with a transparency of more than 15 meters] Hello! This is 🌸 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Tago" in Nishi-Izu! Tago is a particularly popular area in Nishi-Izu, which is known for its rich nature and dynamic terrain. Access is a little far, but it is still understandable that there are many repeat customers who say, "It's worth going!" The sea on this day was more than 15 meters transparent! The moment you enter, you can't help but exclaim, "Wow!" at the beauty of the water. Just swimming in the clear blue sea with sparkling sunlight was a feeling that soothed my heart. And the highlight is a flock of snapdragons. Against the rocky backdrop, countless orange fish dance like a blizzard of flowers in the water. The water temperature was stable, the seaweed was growing, and the "water landscape only just now" was ✨ spreading At Hokule'a Shonan, we will guide you to diving spots that are "in season now!" at that time of year and on each day. Of course, the selection of points according to the request and the polite guide with a small number of people are also popular. Even first-timers and those with blanks can participate 😊 with confidence "Even if it's a little far away, I want to be healed by seeing the beautiful sea." "I want to encounter a scenery that can only be seen now." For such people, Tago diving is highly recommended! 🌟point🌟 ✔️ Day trip possible from the suburbs of Tokyo (early morning departure) ✔️ Safe and comfortable diving with a small number of people ✔️ Guided by an experienced instructor For those who want to be healed by the beauty of the sea, the current Tago no Kai is really recommended! Let's 🏝 go together and enjoy the view of the sea that you can only meet now #TagoDiving #NishiIzuDive #ScubaDivingJapan #HiddenGemsOfJapan #ExploreJapanUnderwater #HokuleaShonan #SmallGroupDiving #DivingNearTokyo #ColorfulReefFish #AnthiasParadise