The rose garden adjacent to Azumino City Museum (formerly Toyoshina Modern Art Museum) next to Azumino City Hall is now at peak bloom. You can enjoy about 250 varieties and more than 500 repeat-blooming roses! Rose Week 2025: Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, June 1 Although the museum is closed, the museum garden will hold a plant sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to around 3:00 p.m., timed with the roses’ bloom. A pottery market by the Hotaka Pottery Center will also take place on the same days. Azumino City Museum (Under renovation / scheduled to reopen on August 30, 2025) 399-8205 5609-3 Toyoshina, Azumino, Nagano Phone: 0263-73-5638 Fax: 0263-73-6320

Today, May 26th, is “Gensen Kakenagashi Onsen Day” — a day celebrating natural hot springs that flow directly from their source.♨✨ Introducing the hot springs of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture (including facilities that are not gensen kakenagashi), in two parts: front and back. 1. Refresh House Tojo (Photos 1–4) This facility features a heated pool, a training gym, and a cafeteria. The onsen is a silky alkaline simple spring said to help with neuralgia, muscle pain, and recovery from fatigue. The cafeteria serves dishes such as chicken nanban set meals, offal set meals, katsu curry, udon, soba, and ramen. Address: 2538-1 Awata, Tojo-cho, Shobara City Phone: 08477-2-1288 Day-use soaking hours: 10:00–21:00 ※ Pool and gym are open 13:00–20:00 Day-use fees: Adults 570 yen, Children 310 yen ※ Full facility use: Adults 990 yen, Children 520 yen 2. Hibagon-go Onsen Suzuran no Yu (Photos 5–7) This onsen offers a bubble bath, jet bath, sauna, and cold bath, and happily provides gensen kakenagashi. The surrounding area is great for mountain walks and outdoor activities, so you can enjoy nature and then soak here. On Wednesdays, day-use fees are about half price. Address: 152-10 Misaka, Saijo-cho, Shobara City Phone: 0824-84-7070 Day-use soaking hours: 10:30–21:00 ※ In winter from 12:00 Day-use fees: Adults 620 yen, Children 310 yen ※ Wednesdays: Adults 360 yen, Children 150 yen 3. Takamo Onsen Unoko-so (Photos 8–9) Founded in Taisho 15 (1926), this long-established ryokan is also popular as a summer retreat. It does not offer onsen-only day-use, but you can enjoy the hot spring together with a meal. The location, with the Saijo River flowing before the ryokan and majestic mountains beyond, is breathtaking. The baths are slightly larger than typical home tubs. Enjoy the retro atmosphere and relax at a leisurely pace. Address: 369 Takamo-cho, Shobara City Phone: 0824-74-0753 Day-use soaking hours: 10:00–15:00 Day-use fees: Meal and bathing set 4,000–6,000 yen ※ Reservation required 4. Shinohara Ryokan Takao no Yu (Photos 10–12) This hidden gem has long been visited by locals to relieve fatigue from farm work or to aid in treating illnesses. The strongly alkaline spring is notable for its high cleansing effect, removing old skin keratin. Both the men’s and women’s baths are sized for about two to three people and are often reserved for private use, so why not unwind freely and relax? Address: 52 Takao, Saijo-cho, Shobara City Phone: 090-5265-7930 Day-use soaking hours: 9:00–17:00 Day-use fees: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen ※ Half-day ticket (1,000 yen) and full-day ticket (1,200 yen) include access to the rest area.

**Ehime Prefecture Niihama City Flowering Information** (1) Satsuki at the "Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall" in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is in 🌸 Best time to visit Best time to visit is until the end of May. [Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall HP] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: With the aim of conveying the history and significance of the Besshi Copper Mine to future generations for a long time, It opened in 1975 (Showa 50), two years after the closure of the Besshi Copper Mine. Inside the facility, there are Historical materials, ores, mining technology documents since the opening of the mine, Documents on the life of the mine and other items related to the Besshi Copper Mine are on display. Address: 〒792-0844 3-13 Kadono-Shinden-cho, Niihama-shi, Ehime TEL.0897-41-2200　FAX.0897-41-9459 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (2) Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture "Minetopia Besshi" and "Shaku Yakuen" Late bloomers 🌸 are in bloom [Minetopia Besshi HP] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Minetopia Besshi utilized the site of the Besshi Copper Mine in June of 1991 (Heisei 3). Opened as a tourist facilities! Minetopia Besshi has two main areas. The first is the Hadeba area, and the second is the Tohei area. ◎ The end participation area is also certified as a Main Building and Roadside Station with Complex facility. Souvenirs shop, mine sightseeing, and placer gold mining experience in the park There are Thereare Besko Hot spring ~ Hot Spring in the Sky ~, Akagane Kids Park, Restaurant, etc.  📍 About 20 minutes by car from Niihama Station   　It takes about 10 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. ◎ The Tohira area is in the mountains 30 minutes away by Car from the Main Building end participation area There is a It is commonly known as the "Machu Picchu of the East" and is made of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat from all over the country. It is a popular area visited by tourists over narrow and rugged roads in search of industrial heritage. 　📍 About 50 minutes by car from Niihama Station 　  It takes about 40 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

kurakurakura Festival 2025 The kurakurakura Festival returns this year. The Taketa–Bungo Ono area, fed by abundant mountain waters, hosts a wide variety of breweries and distilleries producing sake, shochu, wine and craft beer. Special limited-time experience programs will be held at those breweries. ❚ What is the kurakurakura Festival The Taketa–Bungo Ono area features a diverse range of producers, from sake and shochu to wine, craft beer and whisky. Alongside enjoying great drinks, visitors can take part in many exclusive, limited-time brewery experiences. Learn about the breweries and you’ll love the drinks even more. Whether you’re a fan of alcohol or not, discover new ways to enjoy these beverages. [Event Period] Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 [Venues] Eight breweries across the Taketa–Bungo Ono area For details, please check the link below. ■■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250526event-bungoono/...

Chowa Town Sasayaki Shrine Sasayaki Shrine at Marmelo Station Nagato. It was dressed up stylishly 😍! They say that if you whisper to the "ear stone" visible in the back from both sides, a bond will be formed… 🤭🌟 #Chowa Town #Marmelo Station Nagato #Sasayaki Shrine #wagasa (Japanese oil-paper umbrella) #Nagano Prefecture

When you come to Kushiro Prince Hotel, why don't you feel the charm of Kushiro Wetland, the largest wetland in Japan, by canoe? Canoeing is one of the pleasures of paddling, but you can also spend a quiet and leisurely time! There is also a chance to see wild birds and wildlife.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The third piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The second piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine One piece of the tradition of the first palace in the country of Nagato, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

This is a photo of cherry blossoms taken at Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture! At this time, it was in full bloom and the flowers were not scattered. The cherry blossom viewing under the cherry blossoms was really beautiful!

"The landscape of Japan that has been passed down from generation to generation" is "Kagefuji" When it comes to Mount Fuji, I think most climbers are looking for the light. However, I am more attracted to this evening's shadow Fuji than to the coming light. The shadow of Mount Fuji, one of the symbols of Japan, can only be seen by climbing. And the biggest shadow in No.1 in Japan! It is the shadow Fuji in the evening seen from the 8th station of the Mount Fuji Yoshida route, Elevation of about 3400 meters. Scene of the shadow of Mt. Mount Fuji gradually extending. September 10, 2023 16:44~17:53

Paraguay's booth at Commons B Theme of this year's exhibition Energy That Connects　 "IKIGAI" in Japanese Every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., a Workshop on the traditional craft of lace knitting "Nyanduti" is held. Limited to 10 people each time. I'd like to try it next time. #expo2025 #Osaka Expo #Osaka-Kansai Expo #Paraguayan Pavilion #paraguay #ikigai #Osaka #osaka

Photographed on April 12, 25. Before Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Cold onion soup, salad, latte and Neapolitan. 🥗☕️🍝

The town flower of Otofuke: 'Lily of the Valley' It was blooming behind the tourism association! A quintessential spring flower that heralds the season🌼 The bell-like flowers look so charming together💓 Note: Lily of the Valley is poisonous, so please be careful.

The large-petaled Trillium at Bansei Fureai Forest is in full bloom. The Trillium at the Fureai Forest, within walking distance from Bansei Onsen, is now at its best! They usually bloom through the end of May, so be sure to go see them. https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=414...

At Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. Even though it was October, there were strips of Tanabata decorations. Among them, a strip of paper called "World Peace" caught my eye, so I took a picture of it. It is precisely because of this era of wars and conflicts that the culture of Tanabata of praying may be ingrained in our hearts. Because Japan is a country that has learned greatly from past wars, I pray that Japan will not be involved in a war.

Direct flights between Obihiro and Cheongju operated by Aero K Airlines have been running since May 21! 🛫 You can reach South Korea in about three hours😮✨ Please consider using this service!! *The photo shows the scene from May 21.* Operation period May 21, 2025–October 24, 2025 Three round trips weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)🛬 *For more details, please refer to the official Tokachi-Obihiro Airport website.*

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls shop! In early summer at Shosenkyo Gorge, the fresh green leaves sparkle while a cool breeze and the murmuring clear stream soothe the soul. Senga Falls pours down over jagged rock faces in a truly spectacular scene. You are sure to be moved by this work of nature.🍃 And here is a recommendation perfect for this season! We have launched “Delaware Cloudy Sparkling Wine.”🍇🍾 Its fruity, sweet-and-tart flavor spreads pleasantly with gentle bubbles. Chilled, it delivers a refreshing lift that blows away humid heat in an instant. Enjoyed in nature, it will soothe all your senses.☺️ On the terrace we offer a relaxing space where you can feel the river’s babble up close.🌿 There are plenty of photo spots too, so you can capture a memory with cute ornaments or the falls as a backdrop.📸✨ Shosenkyo shows a different face with each season. Please enjoy a special wine moment here alongside the spectacular fresh-green views available only now.♪ We sincerely look forward to your visit 💚

Hello! This is the tourism association staff. Now, the wild vegetable season in Shinanomachi has reached its final stage, and the bamboo shoot season has begun! What are “bamboo shoots”? They are the young shoots of Chishimazasa. In snowy regions the weight of the snow often bends the shoots at their base as they grow, so they are called "nemagari-take" (root-bent bamboo), and in Shinanomachi they are called "bamboo shoots." In and around Shinanomachi they are often eaten as "bamboo shoot soup." It is a miso soup with bamboo shoots and ingredients like potatoes, and one indispensable item for bamboo shoot soup is canned mackerel (boiled in water). If you think canned mackerel in miso soup sounds strange, please try it if you can tolerate it. You will be surprised at how delicious it is. (^^♪) There is no need to remove bitterness, but be sure to remove the tough nodes and perform fushi-nuki (node removal) before eating. (Although a crude illustration, it shows peeling and node removal for reference.) Because they are a gift from the mountains, daily harvest and shipping quantities vary. If you find them at direct-sales stores, please pick some up.

Photographed 5/22/25. Prayer to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

We present the official tourism association website that packs together the charms of Sakuhomachi in Nagano Prefecture—tourist information, access details, dining spots and more♩ It's convenient for checking before your trip! Be sure to take a look☺ ▶Visit the Sakuhomachi Tourism Association website here https://yachiho-kogen.jp//

In Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture, the noble prince azalea (Tougoku mitsuba azalea) is reaching its peak bloom. Against the soft fresh greenery, the vivid pink stands out, and just walking through it lifts your spirits in this season. Come see this fleeting scenery while it lasts ☺

Photographed 5/22/25. We Prayer the Higashi Township Shrine in Hara inn.

At Rokka no Mori, Shirane-aoi, large-flowered Trillium, and anemone are in full bloom 😊 At the attached Rokka’ café (Rokkafe), you can enjoy freshly made Marusei butter sand, so please try one during tea time after strolling through the garden 🎵 📌 Rokka no Mori [Open Period] April 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025 [Opening Hours] ■ April, May, August, September, October 10:00–16:00 Shop: 10:30–16:00, Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30) ■ June, July 9:00–16:00 Shop: 9:30–16:00 Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30) [Admission] Adults ¥1,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥500 [Access] 🚗 About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 20 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, 🚌 About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai) From Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai it’s about a 15-minute walk, or rent a bicycle at Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai and cycle about 5 minutes https://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE-...

By the shores of Lake Utonai. A red songbird, the benimasiko, and a narcissus flycatcher with a striking black-and-yellow contrast. They look like vividly colored wild birds straight out of a fairy tale. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

56th Takashima Castle Festival Hello everyone! The hot weather continues. 💦 This weekend the forecast is uncertain, but the Takashima Castle Festival will take place on Sunday the 25th. The festival commemorates the 1970 reconstruction of Takashima Castle’s keep. Along with Taiko drumming, a dragon-god dance, and kiyari work chants, the grounds will host a Suwa City recommended souvenir exhibition and sale, among other events. ・Date and time ⇒ Sunday, May 25, 2025, 9:00–15:00 ・Location ⇒ Takashima Park ・Attractions ⇒ Stage performances and various vendors ・Parking ⇒ Suwa Lake Event Plaza (for visitors) For details, please check the URL below! https://suwacci.or.jp/suwayoiteko/lp/takashimajousai/...

📢Limited time only! A special exhibition at Sakai City Tea Room Shin-an✨ On Sunday, May 18, the tea utensils used at the Teppō Blacksmith Residence’s tea-serving event are now on display at Sakai City Tea Room Shin-an!👀 ✨Featured tea utensils on display… Works by ceramic artist Takahiro Koga, who champions “anti-wabi-sabi”! Flashy × studs × a reinterpretation of tradition = one-of-a-kind tea ceremony pieces🔥 The exhibition runs through Wednesday, May 28! Please drop by and take a look if you’re in the neighborhood!🚶‍➡️

Hokkaido Heritage 'Moor Hot Spring' 🌟 A promotional video introducing the Moor Hot Spring, selected as a Hokkaido Heritage, has been released on the official Hokkaido Heritage YouTube channel! The snowy white Tokachi Plain and the amber glow of this beauty-enhancing hot spring ♨️ This delightful video is full of the many charms of the Moor Hot Spring!! Please take a look!

The 29th Kono Ume Festival Sunday, June 22, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 9:00-15:00 (rain or shine) Ume Plum Mogi Experience * Reception starts from 8:30 on Monday, June 2 Online application or Phone application Ume plums and specialties are also sold. Please come and visit us.

Wikipedia Town in Minami-Echizen, Fukui At Nakamura-ke (The Kitamae Senshu, Nakamura-ke), a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Kono, Minami-Echizen—once prospered by Kitamae ships—you will hear talks on local history and tour the historic buildings. Using library materials and other sources, participants will try writing Wikipedia articles. If you love history, please join us.