Photographed 12/9/24. Naka Town I and a virgin Information Center sightseeing. Otomedama is a water balloon with a swaying maiden heart (flower petals).

【Kagura 👹】 Held in: Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Venue: Kagura Hall Miyazaki Prefecture, Nishimorokata District, Takaharu, Oaza Kamamuta 6421 10 minutes by Car from Highlands IC Car 🅿️ parking is available, but the number is Thereare, so please come early. Kagura Its history has been inherited for about 500 years, and it has been designated as a "Nationally Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset"! There are many dances that will take your breath away, such as the "Twelve Dances" that use seriousness! In addition, there are many kami songs, which is also a characteristic of Kyogawa Kagura. When you come, please be careful when driving and take measures to protect yourself from 🙇 ♂️💦 the cold #Miyazaki Prefecture #Miyazaki City #Miyanojo City #Kobayashi City #Takaharu Town #Gyogawa Kagura #Kyogawa Kaguraden #Kyogawa Spring Water Garden #Nationally Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Assets #Takaharu Town, Nishimorokata District #Shinbu of the Highlands

Oyama Wild Boar and Deer Marche Opening 2024 Finally happening tomorrow! With the autumn leaves season over on Mt. Ooyama, be sure to taste the local specialty wild boar and venison. Enjoy game cuisine, tasting booths, other Oyama specialties for sale, and food trucks. ◆ Date and time: Saturday, December 14, 10:00–16:00, free admission ◆ Venue: In front of Shimizuya store parking lot 295 Ooyama, Isehara, Kanagawa ◆ Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the "For Oyama Cable Car" bus and get off at Oyama Station, about 20 minutes by bus Also running through Monday, March 31, 2025 The "Oyama Wild Boar and Deer (Game) Fair" is also underway! ◆ Stamp rally During the fair, collect stamps by ordering game dishes at participating shops Collect three stamps to receive a special commemorative gift, limited to the first 100 people ※For details, please contact each shop. Don’t miss this chance to sample Mt. Ooyama’s famous game cuisine!

Nanatsugama Cave【2541-1 Nakaura KitaTownship, Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture】 It is the only limestone cave in Nagasaki Prefecture that was discovered in Showa 3) and designated as a national natural monument in Showa 11. Thirty-five caves have been identified around Nanatsugama Cave, some of which are more than 2 km long. Open to the public is "Kiyomizu Cave" and you can enter up to the 250m point. As you walk through the dimly lit cave, you can enjoy a mysterious world with a 6-meter waterfall, two stalagmites shaped like Jizo-sama, a large stone pillar with a diameter of 60 cm, and stalactites that look like a waterfall stream down. 【Business hours】 ・April ~ September 9:00~18:00 (Last entry 17:30) ・October ~ March 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Last reception 16:30) * Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays December 30th ~ January 2nd. [Events Information] ・Events are held every March to coincide with the flowering of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms ♪. ・ Held in ♪ restaurants, handicrafts, etc., stage events, etc. ・ Every year from October ~ November, you can see the cosmos field at the "Autumn Festival" and "Halloween" We also plan and Held in "Events ♪" ♪ Currently Held in ♪ "Limestone Cave of Light 2024" The part of the tunnel that passes through the cave like the bottom of the sea is decorated with illuminations. Fun the illuminations that can be seen even in the daytime. By all means! Please ♪ come to Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture

【Fujikawa Town Takashita Diamond Fuji】 Diamond Fuji with the sun overlapping the summit of Mt. Fuji You can see it for about 2 weeks from December 16th ~ New Year's Day. The best time to see it is around December 22nd. If you come by Car, please prepare anti-slip items.

The Way of the Brush For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest. #kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in. It is the Seven Lucky Gods on a treasure ship. It sounds auspicious, doesn't it? 😊

Mairi Sandera in Hida Furukawa 2022.01.15 In Hida Furukawa, the unique traditional custom "Sanji Mairi", which has been going on for more than 200 years, is a place to visit three temples in the In the town: Yen Temple, Shinshuji Temple, and Honkoji Temple on the night of January 15 every year in memory of the blessings of Shinran Saint. On this day, 1,000 candles are lined up along the Seto River, and the lights reflected on the surface of the river are very beautiful, and you can enjoy a heartwarming scene. In addition, snow sculptures and candles boasting a height of 2 meters are lined up in the town.

Snowy scenery of the former Komaru Elementary School 2022.01.06 In April of 2018 (Heisei 30), Komaru Ko was reborn as a base for exchange and tourism in the Village. In the Inside the facility, there are Reproduction classrooms, a library, a music room (with movie screening facilities), and classrooms where you can Use Events and exhibitions. You can enjoy the scenery of Showa, including the large Ginkgo tree in the school yard.

Hiratsuka City and Isehara City Joint “Local Produce and Specialties Marche” 2024 Featuring a selection of Isehara’s Japan Heritage delicacies, fresh vegetables, sweets and other local products for sale, gourmet food trucks, plus Kururin✨ will also be there! ◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 10:00–17:00 ◆Venue: The Outlet Shonan Hiratsuka WEST COURT (8-1-1 Ohkami, Hiratsuka) From Isehara, vendors appearing both days: National Association for the Production and Promotion of Domestic Medicinal Herbs, Isehara Ōyama Onsen, Katano Facility Horticulture, Yonetani Tofu Shop, Suzuki Chili Vendors appearing only on Sunday, December 15: Frieden, Pan Yeast Seaver, Jinenjo House, Manmaruya Isehara and Hiratsuka✨Full of charm✨We hope to see you there!

＼Oikamana Lake has frozen over!／ Nearly the entire surface of Oikamana Lake (Ikebana Nae Swamp) along the Pacific coast has frozen. In spots where the ice is thick enough, you can walk on it. You can also hear strange sounds when the ice shifts or cracks. This is a fleeting, otherworldly sight that lasts only until the snow begins to fall. Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Gokase Highland Ski Resort Safety Prayer Ceremony Today, Thursday, December 12, a safety prayer ceremony was held at Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which is set to reopen in eight days for the first time in three years. 🙏✨ Around 60 people boarded shuttle buses from the base to gather, and amid heavy media coverage, a Shinto ritual took place inside the ski center. 😌 The ritual proceeded smoothly, and after offering prayers for the resort’s safety and success, participants toasted together. 🍻 At the post-ceremony gathering, everyone spent a relaxed time, eagerly anticipating the ski area’s opening. 🤗 Along the road up to the resort, snow had accumulated in places, and the slopes were adorned with frost-covered trees that created a magical scene. ❄️✨ When the wind blows, it really is cold, isn’t it? 🥶 I came fully bundled up today, but cold is cold. 🤣 Still, a ski resort should feel like this! Right? 💪❤️‍🔥 Only a little time left until opening. 🤩 Let’s hold on a bit longer and wait with excited anticipation. ✨

Actually, on December 1st, Kamisuwa Shizune from the “Onsen Musume” project suddenly appeared at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center inside JR Kami‑Suwa Station!!! Her voice actress is Nanaka Suwa! ◆What Onsen Musume Is Onsen Musume is a regional revitalization project created to promote the attractions of hot spring towns and tourist spots across Japan to domestic and international audiences through various content such as anime, manga, characters, and voice actors. Previously, Shimosuwa Watanon lived in Shimosuwa Town, but Kamisuwa had not yet appeared. With yesterday’s appearance in Kamisuwa, the twins—Kamisuwa Shizune (older sister) and Shimosuwa Watanon (younger sister)—finally managed to be together yesterday! Thank you for waiting. At the information center, we sell one can badge per person (up to two) and acrylic keychains (one per person). Customers who purchase a total of 1,500 yen or more will receive an original sticker! Please come safely! We look forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts!

【Uedahara Yutate Kagura (kamitawara yutate kagura)】 The "Uedahara Yutate Kagura" took place on December 8, 2024, at Mitarai Shrine in Uedahara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This ritual, offered every three years to pray for good health and a bountiful harvest, drew many spectators on the day. The Uedahara Yutate Kagura begins with the fire deity tending two large cauldrons of boiling water while the waters are inspected. Afterward, dancers wildly leap over the charcoal embers, scattering sparks as they perform. Next, two performers dressed in eboshi caps and hakama stir the hot water and scoop it by hand to collect the yudama (hot-water spirit) to offer before the shrine. Then two performers in white robes drench themselves with sasa bamboo leaves, dance barefoot over the charcoal, enter the cauldron area to recite norito (Shinto prayers), and conclude with a final dedicatory dance. The courageous and otherworldly spectacle drew loud applause from the audience. 【Location】 Mitarai Shrine grounds (Uedahara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City) ■■■ Access to downtown 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, we share recommended spots in Bungoono City for sightseeing, dining, and accommodations⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. You can find the Bungoono City Tourism Association website linked from our profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Kamitarawara Yutate Kagura (Kamitarawara Yutate Kagura) White-robed performers douse themselves with hot water The Kamitarawara Yutate Kagura took place on December 8, 2024, at Mitarai Shrine in Kamitarawara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This ritual, offered once every three years to pray for good health and a bountiful harvest, drew many spectators on the day. The ceremony begins with the aragami (rough deity) performing a water purification of two large cauldrons whose fires have been kept burning, then wildly dancing over the charcoal fire while scattering sparks. Next, two performers in eboshi caps and hakama stir the water, scoop it by hand, and collect the yudama (water spirit) to offer before the deity. Then two white-robed performers drench themselves with water using kumazasa bamboo leaves, dance barefoot over the charcoal fire, enter the cauldron area to recite norito prayers, and conclude with a final dedication dance. The powerful, otherworldly spectacle drew loud applause from the audience. Location On the grounds of Mitarai Shrine (Kamitarawara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City) 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 Follow Bungoono City on Instagram for recommended sightseeing, gourmet spots, and accommodations⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. You can find the Bungoono City Tourism Association website linked from our profile.

Uedahara Yutate Kagura (kamitawara yutate kagura) — The fierce deity that scatters sparks The Uedahara Yutate Kagura took place on December 8, 2024, at Mitarai Shrine in Uedahara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This ritual, offered every three years, prays for health and safety and a bountiful harvest. Many spectators attended on the day. The performance begins with the fierce deity testing the hot water from two large kettles as the firewood continues to burn; after that, the deity whirls and stomps across the charcoal fire, scattering sparks. Next, two performers in eboshi caps and hakama stir the water, scoop it by hand, and collect the yudama (water spirit) to offer before the shrine. Then two performers dressed in white drench themselves with sasa bamboo, dance barefoot over the charcoal fire, enter the kettle, recite norito prayers, and finally perform the concluding dance. The bold, otherworldly display drew great applause from the crowd. Location On the grounds of Mitarai Shrine (Uedahara, Mie-machi, Bungoono City) 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 Instagram shares recommended spots for sightseeing, food, and accommodations in Bungoono City ⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. The Bungoono City Tourism Association website is linked from the profile.

View ✨ of the new control tower from a hotel room at Haneda Airport in late November I tried to emphasize the illumination of light! It's not as flashy as I thought it would be before Christmas month, but it's a calm atmosphere. I was able to taste it!! I was very satisfied ♡♡ to forget that I was at the airport and spend a quiet and relaxing time

Among the hanging dolls, I was curious. If you look closely, it is the 12 zodiac signs. 🐭🐮🐯🐰🐉🐍🐎🐏🐵🐓🐶🐗

Notice of Winter Closure for Some Public Toilets in Town To prevent freezing, some public toilets and drinking fountains in town were closed from Wednesday, December 11th. Please check the closure status of toilets at your destination in advance. Closure period: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – late March *Toilets available during winter* ・Within Tsumago-juku, Tsumago-juku parking lot toilets ・Nakasendo Ishikochi Tachiba Teahouse, O-Tsumago, Kudaridani / Kurashina Soreisha toilets ・Mitomuno-juku toilets ・Kakitsubata Gorge parking lot toilets (on the Koiji Suspension Bridge side)

The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman. #kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

About sightseeing information during the New Year holidays Here is an announcement about sightseeing information for the New Year holidays! Have a wonderful New Year🐍✨ ► Information centers and tourist facilities Nagiso Town Tourism Association, Tsumago tourist information center, Nagiso Station tourist information center Closed from Sunday, December 29 to Friday, January 3 Nagiso Town Museum (Wakihonjin Okuya, Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) main inn, History Museum) Closed from Sunday, December 29 to Friday, January 3 ► Buses From Tuesday, December 31 to Friday, January 3, community buses (Magome Line and Hoshin Line) will operate reduced services. Some trips will run at different times than usual, so please be careful. Also, because tourist information centers will be closed from December 29 through January 3, tickets will not be sold during that period. Please pay the driver in cash when getting off the bus. ► Taxis Nagiso Sightseeing Taxi (in the Tsumago No.1 parking lot) Tuesday, December 31 to Friday, January 3: 8:00–17:00 Closed on Wednesday, January 1 Contact Nagiso Sightseeing Taxi Co., Ltd. TEL. (+81)-264-57-3133 ► Tsumago-juku For shop opening hours, please check the official Tsumago website. *The photo shows the New Year’s first smoke signal ceremony on January 4 at the site of Tsumago Castle*

"Aloe Flower Festival" is held in! ・Period: December 1, 2024 (Sunday) ~ January 5, 2025 (Sunday) ・Location: Izu-Shirahama Aloe Village ・ Car parking lot only during the period, free walking ( 9:00 ~ 15:00) "Aloe flowers 🌸 that bloom only in warm lands Enjoy 🎵 the superb view that colors the seaside in bright red." ▶ Aloe flower flowering status 　　Blooms for 5 minutes (as of December 12, 2024) ▶ Events during the period (at the aloe shop) ・Free aloe tea service ・ Special sale of aloe products, seedlings, Shirahama local cuisine "Sanma Sushi" and local products ・ Aloe mini pot gift (first 500 pots) ・Aloe Village Photo Spot Quiz Rally 　　Stroll along the Aloe Village Promenade and answer the quiz. Lottery from among the correct answers 　　 A chance to win a Shirahama gift!

Preparations for Sairinka are underway! The skeleton of the most important installation in Sairinka has been built. From here, the covering will be added and the installation will be completed. We’re excited to see how the Forest of Light will turn out 😊 Preparatory work for Sairinka is in progress! The framework of the most important piece in Sairinka has already been completed. I can’t wait to see what the Forest of Light will look like 😊

About road closure at Koiji Pass Koiji Pass (Kakitsubata Gorge to Okua Village), will be closed during the winter due to expected snowfall and icy conditions. We ask for your cooperation. Location: Koiji Pass (Kakitsubata Gorge to Nojiri, Okuwa Village) Period: Friday, December 13, 2024 – mid-April

Photographed 12/9/24. At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in until the 14th.

Izumo Taisha Shrine Shimane Prefecture Izumo City Taisha Towns Kitsuki Higashi 195 Prayer with two bows, two applause, and one bow is common. At Izumo Taisha, there are two bows (two bows), four claps (four moves), and one last bow. Same as above for all shrines in the Precincts. What are the available Time Slots / Time of Day? From 6 to 9 in the morning From 16 p.m. to 7 p.m. The shuin stamps are awarded from 6:00~19:00. (Thereare times are subject to change.) ）

Mizuki Shigeru Road Taisho Towns, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture ~ Honmachi Sakaiminato, the birthplace of Shigeru Mizuki, the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of "GeGeGe no Kitaro", is famous as "Yokai Towns". Mizuki Shigeru Road, the center of Yokai Towns, is a theme park for every Towns of Yokai, including yokai bronze statues, shops, stations, police boxes, and everything from outdoor lights to parks. Mizuki Shigeru Road, which was born in 1993, celebrated its 25th anniversary in July 2018 and underwent a major renewal! More and more powerful! From children to Adult, we will guide you through the entire yokai world that can be enjoyed by all generations.

Conan Street Yura Inn, Hokuei Towns, Tottori About 1.4 km to Aoyama Gosho Hometown Museum is named "Conan Street". From "Conan Station (JR Yura Station)" to "Conan's House Rice Flower Shopping Street". About 10 minutes on foot. "Conan's House Rice Flower Shopping Street" There is a map of Conan Street. Stations, Information Centers, etc.

Aoyama Gosho Hometown Museum 1414 Yura Inn, Hokuei Towns, Tohaku-gun, Tottori From Konan Station (JR Yura Station), it takes about 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi Aoyama Gosho Hometown Museum is a manga and anime museum located in Hokuei Towns, Higashihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. This is the Documents Museum of Gosho Aoyama, a manga artist from the same Towns who is known as the original author of "Detective Conan".

White Rabbit Shrine　 603 White Rabbit, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture To the God of Medicine, Animal Medicine, and Marriage The White Rabbit Shrine is said to be the birthplace of medical care and animal medicine in Japan according to the ancient story of the myth "White Rabbit of Inaba", and since ancient times, it has been a shrine where new gods of skin diseases and wounds sit. Roadside Station of White Rabbit Shrine, 613 White Rabbit, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture