We are currently accepting submissions for the 60th National Haiku Contest! This tournament is held in every year to widely recognize the achievements of Masaoka Shiki, the great man born by Matsuyama, and to promote haiku. The prize-winning works will be Open to the public in the Home page of the Shiki Memorial Museum, so it would be Squid ♪ for everyone to recite a phrase [The 60th National Haiku Contest] Application deadline: ~ June 30 (Mon) *Must be postmarked on the day How to apply: Print out the application form from the Official website and use it. 2 miscellaneous poems One set 500 yen. Any number of pairs is acceptable. If you send it by mail, send it by postal money order or registered mail. You can also bring it in person. ◆For details, please visit the "Shiki Memorial Museum Official Website" #Nice Matsuyama #Matsuyama #Matsuyama Tourism Convention Association #Masaoka Shiki #Shiki Honor National Haiku Contest #Haiku #Shiki Memorial Museums #EHIME　#HAIKU　#MATSUYAMA　#MASAOKA SHIKI

Savor Higashiizu’s seasonal specialty: Inatori kinme. Kinmedai, or splendid alfonsino, is a beloved local specialty in Higashiizu. The fish landed at Inatori Port, known as Inatori kinme, stand out for their exceptional freshness and quality. Inatori kinme are caught with careful single-hook fishing and returned the same day thanks to boats that leave before dawn and come back in the afternoon. This day-trip fishing method keeps the flesh firm and full of fat. The recommended way to enjoy kinmedai is simmered in a savory broth, a preparation that brings out the fish’s rich flavor. In winter the higher fat content makes it especially delicious and a perfect match with steamed rice. When you visit Higashiizu, be sure to try the local taste of Inatori kinme!

Hokkaido, in Northern Horse Park. Horses lounging in the paddock

Tracing the grand caldera of volcanoes, forests, and lakes: the Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) The Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) is a walking route roughly 62 km long that links the first Mashu Lake observation deck to Bihoro Pass. MKT divides into three sections, so you can either through-hike it over three days or tackle the sections separately across several trips. Enjoy it in whatever style suits you. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mkt/...

Fukoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Report as of June 16, 2025 Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently at their best. This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully. Some of the earliest blossoms have begun to wither slightly. We will update the bloom status as it changes. Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station Parking: Available (free) Restrooms: Available ❚ Fukoji The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this cliff Buddha’s features into a gentle, rounded face. Although large, the Fudo Myoo here has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also called “Hydrangea Temple” for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted around the grounds. During the rainy season, visitors can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community. ■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Shinshu salmon raised using groundwater from the Northern Alps There are trout farms scattered throughout Azumino We were blessed with fine weather today, and it looks set to become a hot day…

Hello, everyone! Here is an event announcement!! The 3rd Higashikawa-cho Kids Bike Race ● Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 ● Registration deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Please see the flyer for details. Contact: Kitoushi Kids Bike Race Executive Committee (mail:kitoushitaikai@kazokuryokoumura.jp) https://www.kazokuryokoumura.jp/kidsbike20250824/...

Sakai Great Fish Night Market and Fireworks Return This Year! 🎇 📣 Senshu Yume Fireworks at Sakai Great Fish Night Market — Tickets on Sale! 🎇 Following last year’s success, "Senshu Yume Fireworks at Sakai Great Fish Night Market" will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Enjoy star mines launched from very close range, a variety of effects from set-piece fireworks, and stunning displays that light up the sea surface. 🌊🎇 🎟️ For ticket purchases, please check the announcement on the Sakai Tourism Guide website. 🏢 Paper tickets available at: Sakaihigashi Tourist Information Center and Sakai Station Tourist Information Center Inquiries about the fireworks 📞: 06-4708-6658 (Weekdays: 11:00–18:00) 🔎 For details on the Sakai Great Fish Night Market, please see the official site "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time: 11:00–21:30 "Senshu Yume Fireworks: Shakunetsu no Hanabī 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Doors open: 16:30 / Show starts: 20:20 / Ends: 20:50 (scheduled)

Isemiya Shrine standing amid rice fields I could see the Northern Alps toward Hakuba, but clouds rose around Mount Ariake It already feels like early summer in Azumino

📣 Held again this year! Announcement for the Sakai Great Fish Night Market and Fireworks 🎇 What is the Sakai Great Fish Night Market (Sakai Oo-uo Yoichi)? It is a fish market festival held every late July at Ōhama Park in Sakai, Sakai Ward, Osaka Prefecture ✨ Said to have begun in the Kamakura period, it boasts about 700 years of history and has become a summer tradition in Sakai 🎐 🐡The highlight is the spectacular nighttime fish auction! There are also food stalls and corporate PR booths on display, making it a historic festival closely tied to the local community♪ This year’s event is on Saturday, July 26! Continuing from last year, there will also be fireworks launched from the sea 🎇 Enjoy the beautiful fireworks lighting up the shore! Don’t miss this summer’s annual event—everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you! 🎉 “Sakai Great Fish Night Market” 🗓️Date: Saturday, July 26 📍Venue: Ōhama Park ⏰Time: 11:00–21:30 “Senshu Yume Fireworks: Shakunetsu no Hanabi 7 I Love Sakai” 🗓️Date: Saturday, July 26 📍Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰Gates open: 16:30 / Start: 20:20 / End: 20:50 (scheduled) 🔎For details, please see the official Sakai Tourism Guide website

Notice!! Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen. Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area. If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

Photographed on June 15, 25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a soy chai tea latte and caramel and cheesecake.

"Arao Tideland Day" Commemorative Tideland Wildlife Observation Event Saturday, July 5, 2025 Arao Tideland is home to many creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs. Come and learn the names and characteristics of tideland wildlife you don't usually see. Date and time: Saturday, July 5, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM (Registration from 9:00 AM)※Canceled in case of severe weather Backup date: Sunday, July 6 Location: Arao Tideland Waterfowl and Wetland Center Participants: Families including elementary and junior high school students Capacity: First 15 groups, free of charge What to bring: Rubber boots, work gloves, water bottle, hat (for heatstroke prevention), writing materials How to apply: Apply by phone Application start: Monday, June 2, from 9:00 AM Contact and application: Secretariat of the Arao Tideland Conservation and Wise Use Council Phone: 0968-63-1386 (Environmental Conservation Division)"

Kuan Temple 697 Fushio-cho, Ikeda-shi, Osaka Opened in the Nara period, the tower gate, which is awarded as the first elegance, is designated as an important cultural property of the National Important Cultural Property. Kansai Flower Temple No. 12 Sacred Ground. Flowers are lined up throughout the four seasons, such as peonies and hirato in Spring, hydrangeas and rhododendrons in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and waxy Ume plums and mountain tea flowers in winter, and it is also known as the "Temple of Flowers". Please check the hydrangea kabe on the Home page.

Tarumi Water Shrine 1-24-6 Taru Water cho, Suita-shi, Osaka The name of the shrine "Water" means "water streaming down from a cliff". The name of the shrine, "Taru-Water" means "Water falling stream off a cliff."Water The Precincts located at the southern end of the Senri Hills are topographically a place where spring water from the hills occurs. The Water God, whose seat is located here, has been worshipped as the god of Water since ancient times.

Hattori Tenjingu Shrine 1-2-17 Hattori Motomachi, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka Benefit of Hattori Tenjingu Shrine in the healing of all diseases, In particular, it is said to be effective in "healing of foot diseases" and "healing of foot injuries". It seems that he has gathered the faith of professional soccer players. In the glass-covered place at the back of the Temizuya building, there is a place called "Zoshodo". Dedication of sandals by those who have been cured of illness are enshrined.

[Notice 📢 of start of skin diving course] Hello! From this summer, Hokule'a Shonan will start a new "skin diving course" 🫧 Many of you may be wondering, "What is skin diving?" Skin diving is a diving style in which you dive into the Water with "only your own breath" without using a tank like Scuba Diving. It is similar to so-called "Diving with bare hands", but it is very important not only to dive, but also to have the skills and knowledge to enjoy it safely. For example, by properly learning how to breathe properly, how to remove ears, posture in water, and how to dive, you will be 🌿 able to enjoy it much more comfortably and with peace of mind The appeal of skin diving is "lightness" and "freedom". Because there are few equipment, you can directly experience a sense of unity with your body and the sensation of water, and you will feel as if you are one with the sea. It's perfect for those who say, "I like the sea, but scuba seems a bit of a hurdle ..." Of course, it is also recommended 🐬 for experienced scuba players as a new way to enjoy it This course is designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence. We will support you carefully, so please feel free to contact us 😊 if you are not confident in swimming or are worried about removing your ears 🌊 \Skin Course and Skin Tour Held In Date/ 📍Saturday, June 28 📍July 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun) Lake Suganuma Skin Tour 📍Saturday, July 19 Held in on request in addition to the above dates! If you would like to be able to participate on this day, please contact us 🙌 Let's 💙 experience the "breathtakingly beautiful" world of the sea together We look forward to your participation! #SkinDiving #FreedivingJapan #TrySkinDiving
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Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

\ Introducing new articles! ／ 【Ginkaku Temple, Kyoto, healed ✨ by tranquility】 "Jisho Temple" in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, commonly known as "Ginkaku Temple" 🏯🍃 It is different from the Kinkaku Temple, and the quiet beauty where you can feel wabi-sabi is attractive. Recommended for those who ✨ want to spend a calm time in Kyoto, which is crowded with tourists Watch ♪ the videos to feel like traveling

Registered Tangible Cultural Property "Sakaebashi" 🌉 Completed in 1938 (Showa 13), it was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on March 13 of this year. Every time you cross this historic bridge, you can sense the passage of the local community. 💭 Sakaebashi exists as a familiar part of the scenery that represents Sakuhomachi. Come and feel the town's history for yourself—be sure to visit at least once. 🫧🦋

At dusk, the scent of charcoal lured me to stop in my tracks. An act of travel, the blessings of the sea and the handiwork of people weave together an unforgettable taste.

Lured by the sound of baking This is a photo taken when I went to Nishiki Market in Kyoto. Even though it was raining, it was overflowing with tourists and students on school trips. In the shop, which is filled with steam with a sizzling sound, there are various seafood and shrimp grilled by the hands of the general.

🌟The Hotaru no Yakata has been upgraded and is reopening with a fresh look🌟 The Hotaru no Sato Vacation Village Hotaru no Yakata in Kitagawa Town will finally reopen after renovations on April 1, 2025🎉 ✨What has changed? ✔ The exhibition room, training room, restrooms, and showers have been renovated! ✔ The entrance has been transformed into a lawn plaza🌿 ✔ New large playground equipment has arrived, much to the delight of children🎠 🎒Lots of hands-on experiences! You can get information about the UNESCO Geopark and outdoor activities and even try simulated experiences like canoeing, mountain trekking, and nature observation✨ With a nursing room and shower facilities, families can feel at ease😊 📣 And…the highlight of this renovation! Nobeoka City’s NPO Himuka Kando Taiken World (Nobe☆Sta) manages the facility as the designated administrator✨Using their expertise, they have launched authentic experience programs led by outdoor specialists! This is a hub facility for the Sobo-Takame-Okue UNESCO Global Geopark and it serves as the central spot for outdoor tourism in Nobeoka City Learn, experience, and connect with nature── it has been reborn as a new center for immersive experiences🌱 🏕 Overnight stays are available! Campsites start at ¥2,200 per night Bike rentals and training room use are also well equipped, making it perfect for training camps in nature♪ 🚗 Convenient access! A 5-minute drive from Kitagawa IC and a 5-minute walk from Kitagawa Station! 📞 For inquiries and reservations, contact Hotaru no Yakata TEL: 0982-27-4740 Enjoy everything nature, learning, and play have to offer at Hotaru no Yakata—let’s go💨 Bring the whole family for a visit💚✨ NPO Himuka Kando Taiken World (Nobe☆Sta) http://en.nobe-star.com// Contact http://en.nobe-star.com/contact...

Shiyama Shrine "Wish-Setting Festival: Passing Through the Chino-wa (Ring of Miscanthus)" Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM [Ritual] From 10:00 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 [Chino-wa Crossing] From Friday the 13th until 4:00 PM on Sunday the 15th At Shiyama Shrine on the 13th, the Wish-Setting Festival and the Great Purification of Midsummer will take place. Anyone may attend the shrine ritual on the day. If you visit Shiyama Shrine 20 to 10 minutes before the ritual begins, you can receive a katashiro (paper human) for the katashiro ceremony. In the katashiro ceremony, write your name and age on the paper doll (hitokata), breathe on it and stroke it, transfer and cleanse half of this year’s sins and impurities, and pray for good health and a safe summer for the rest of the year. For vehicle katashiro, write the owner’s name and the vehicle number, stroke the vehicle body or key to cleanse impurities and misfortune, and pray for safe driving. When you leave the katashiro at Shiyama Shrine, prayers for good health and traffic safety will be offered at the Wish-Setting Festival. From the 13th until 4:00 PM on the 15th, the Chino-wa Crossing will be held. Pass through the large ring made of kaya (miscanthus) leaves to cleanse the sins and impurities of the past six months, and pray for health and safety for the remaining six months—this traditional event is part of the midsummer Great Purification observed at many shrines across the country at the year’s midpoint. Shiyama Shrine 818 Oshima, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture 864-0057 Phone: 0968-62-1390 A 15-minute walk from Arao Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line

Sightseeing spot introduction Tarumae Garo (Toma Komaki City) The Sightseeing spot in June is Tarumae Garo! Everyone, Garrow? That's right, isn't it? "Gallow" means "a place where a river streams between narrow sheer cliffs." Indeed, here in the Tarumae Garo, the sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the rock surface is covered with dark green moss, which is like a velvety carpet and is a very beautiful place. It is located in a forest at the foothills of Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which has been designated as a Nature Conservation District in 1979 (Showa 54) in the city's Nature Conservation District, and in June, when the fresh greenery season begins, the early summer sunlight reaches the deep riverbed, showing the most beautiful scenery of the year. There is Car parking lot, so you can easily stop by Car! Surrounded by greenery and the sound of the river streaming, this place is a healing spot that will make you forget the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life, so please come and visit us in the coming season! * The surrounding mountain forests It is also one of habitats for wild animals including brown bears. Please refrain from entering the forest in the morning and evening when brown bears are active. * In the past, it was possible to go down to the river, but now please do not go down to the river due to the risk of bedrock collapse

Tomakomai is often enveloped in thick fog in early summer. Poor visibility and trouble drying laundry can be inconvenient, but the softened glow of nighttime lights creates a dreamy, otherworldly scene.

Summer Vacation is coming soon! 🌞 Enjoy Nature with your family! Squid about a special experience where you can enjoy interacting with cows and making cheese at "Fukufuku Ranch" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture? ✨ Fukufuku Ranch is a small ranch located in the mountains of Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City. The difference from a typical ranch is that this is the mountain itself. You can enjoy a real ranch experience. Click here for details▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5109...

Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association In the new series "Himawari + (Plasu)", which will start this time, we will ✨ introduce recommended Spots and shops so that everyone who visits Hokuryu Town in the wake of the Sunflower Festival can encounter "fun other than sunflowers" Whether you are a first-time visitor or have visited many times, I would be happy ☺️ if you could rediscover the charm of Hokuryu Town The first commemorative event is "Sunflower Park Hokuryu Hot spring ♨️" A spacious Large Public Bath with an open-air bath with plenty of openness. High temperature Sauna and Cold bath are also available, The Natural hot spring of sodium chloride spring does not cool down easily and slowly heals the 🌿 body In the rest area after the bath, a comic corner with about 3,000 topical works will be introduced this month! It is scheduled to be replaced every 3 months, so you can enjoy 📚 meeting new people every time you visit We have also started renting out board games that the whole family can enjoy! It is ♪ perfect for a Vacation after a bath Gari Inside the facility there is also a restaurant and shop (Roadside Station), where you can enjoy 🍽 Hokuryu Town Specialties and Local Gourmet food Together with the sunflower scenery, Please ♨ spend a moment to slowly prepare your mind and body ⁡⁡ [facilities Information] (Business hours) 　９：３０～２２：００ Early morning bath 6:00~8:00 (End of April ~ End of October) (Fee) Day-use Hot Spring　 Adult (junior high school students and older) 500 yen Children (elementary school students) 250 yen * On the 11th and 26th of every month, "Furo Day" is half price (except July and August) Rental room 1,100 yen / room for use by time (550 yen / room for 1 hour extension) (Equipment) Body soap / Rinse in Shampoo / Hair dryer / Coin locker / Free rest area (Rental and Sales) Rental towel set 1 set 330 yen (towel / bath towel)