This year's green season starts on Saturday, April 25th!

At Kussharo Prince Hotel in spring, we offer:

🍹 Spring limited cocktails
🍴 Limited-time course meals
♨ New source of red hot spring and private barrel sauna
🚶‍♂️ Strolling around Wakin Peninsula
🚴 Cycling
🛶 Various activities

Experience all of these unique offerings this season.

For more details, check our website.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/

Why not experience "Spring in Hokkaido" at Japan's largest caldera lake?

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph

Title: Spring Unfolding on the Water

The cherry blossom tree-lined path at Niwaki Dam Lake in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, takes us from the present tranquility back to spring ten years ago.
In this windless moment, I sensed spring unfolding upon the water's surface.

Hello! This is the staff from the tourism association☆
Today, the "Reiwa 8th Year Lake Nojiri Opening Ceremony" was held to pray for the safety and prosperity of our customers this season at Lake Nojiri.
This year, as a first attempt, it took place on the "Miyabi" ferry.
Under the calm and pleasant weather, the area was bustling with people strolling around Lake Nojiri and enjoying bass fishing.
We invite you to come to Lake Nojiri this spring!
We look forward to seeing you♪

The staff of the tourism association has visited again!
"Seretis," located right in front of Iritahama Beach, is a popular spot where you can enjoy meals while feeling the ocean in a spacious location!✨

This time, we chose the Wagyu burger (1600 yen) and Shimoda Blue Pudding (600 yen).🍔🍮
The burger features the rare cut "Togarashi" from Shimanto Beer Beef, meticulously prepared over two days.
It's tender and juicy, bursting with the flavor of the meat.🤤
The "Shimoda Blue" used in the pudding comes from eggs of free-range chickens, known for their bluish shells.🥚
With a subtle sweetness, it offers a rich, adult flavor.😌🤎

Indulge in this luxurious gourmet experience while gazing at the sea—make sure to check it out!☝️✨

A popular soft serve ice cream shop called Nanaseki has opened in Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City. They offer rich and cold soft serve ice cream. The shop also has crepes and parfaits, making it a wonderful place to visit.

Thank you for today as well. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow!

Now is the start again!

Rice fields are so beautiful!

The scenery I found at a nearby store. So lovely!

I always want to live positively and brightly, whether it's a rainy day or a sunny day.

By following the hints, you can find the right path.

The ordinary days give me strength and courage.

Surely, as we move forward into the future, a day will come when we can say, 'I truly made the right decision.'

I am interested in agriculture. Let's start with a home garden!

Thank you for today!

"Please wait" is such a nice phrase!
The waiting time can be a bit concerning, but I feel that something wonderful is on its way that will make it all worth it.
Wow, I really appreciate everyone's support! Thank you so much.

Today was the first post of "COOLJAPANVIDEOS"!!
I look forward to your continued support.

Photographed on April 22, 2014.
This is the cherry blossom tying at Akasaka Hikawa Shrine.🍒
To convey their wishes, the shrine maiden ties a red thread to the cherry blossom. At that time, a wedding ceremony was taking place in the main hall.

Taken on April 22, 2014.
This is the flower water offering at Akasaka Hikawa Shrine.

Rengebatake and local line

Rengebatake was a common sight during my childhood, but now it has become a rare landscape.
I captured a nostalgic atmosphere with the local line (Hokusei Line).

Ageki Town, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture
April 24, 2026

Basking in the spring light...
I found a little happiness during my walk🌼
The vibrant yellow gave me energy✨️

Japan's largest caldera lake, Lake Kussharo.

Experience the vast lake, approximately 57 km in circumference, at Kussharo Prince Hotel.


Take your time to enjoy its tranquility.

Please experience a moment that can only be savored here.

Open for business starting Saturday, April 25th.
Reservations can be made through the profile URL.

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph

A pollen-free town, Kushiro.
About a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

There, magnificent nature unfolds.

With delicious air, reset your mind.
Embark on a healing journey from Kushiro Prince Hotel.

In this place that makes you want to visit again,
enjoy your stay in the pollen-free area next year.

Reservations can be made from the profile URL.
▶Kushiro Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/

Event Announcement📣

On Saturday, April 25th, the "Ikeda Town Tourism Opening Ceremony" will be held in front of Ikeda Station!
During the ceremony, a wine glass fountain will be flowing, and the Ikeda High School Brass Band will perform🎵
Additionally, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including food booths featuring local gourmet, a children's festival, a wine pouring experience into the fountain, and a display of police vehicles🤗

📍Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
*Event will be canceled in case of rain

📍Location: JR Ikeda Station (Higashi 1-jo, Ikeda Town, Nakagawa District)

https://kankou-ikeda.com/

On April 10th, we announced the 'Wakoto Area Beach Clean-Up Activity' on social media. We recently received a report confirming that the beach clean-up around Wakoto was successfully completed! It seems that some participants joined after seeing the post from 'Teshikaga Navi'✨ That's great!

May many people safely enjoy the beautiful Wakin Peninsula this year as well🧹🧼

The former Japanese National Railways Shinonoi Line abandoned track in Azumino
Walking here, you will find two brick tunnels
One of them is the Urushikubo Tunnel😄
This charming tunnel was built in 1897
In the past, steam locomotives🚂 ran here.

【Announcement】Night Sakura Illumination 2026🌸

This is an announcement from the Iwanai Tourism Association📢

Starting from April 20 (Monday)🌸

・Event period: April 20 (Monday) to May 9 (Saturday)
*Dates may change depending on the cherry blossom conditions
・Illumination hours: 18:00 to 21:00
・Illumination area
From Iwanai Town Hall to the stairs of Iwanai Shrine

・Parking
Please use the parking lot in front of Iwanai Town Hall
⚠️Please refrain from street parking⚠️

・Requests and precautions🙇🏻‍♀️
Please do not touch the lighting equipment.
Please avoid looking directly at the lights.

This year, the illumination area will be
expanded from the side of the town hall to the vicinity of Gonsuien,
and lanterns will also be lit at the bottom of the shrine stairs🏮
*The installation period for the lanterns may differ from the illumination period.
Please enjoy the enchanting night sakura in Iwanai Town this spring♪

We look forward to your visit🌸

Contact information⇩
0135-63-1155
Iwanai Tourism Association Office

Introduction of Fuchikashira from Wakeido

Title: Sakana zukushi zu Fuchikashira

Signature: Katsura Sorin (kao)

Certification: [N.B.T.H.K.] Tokubetsu Hozon Tousougu

Dimensions: Fuchikashira: Height 38.8mm, Width 22.6mm, Thickness 13mm
Head: Height 35mm, Width 17mm

Period: Late Edo Period

School: Katsura school

Explanation
Toshimasa Egawa was born in Mito in the third year of the Ansei era. He studied under Eisei Yokotani and became an adopted son of Katsura Eiju. He succeeded the Katsura family's duties and became the official metalworker for the Kurume Domain Arima family, taking the name Katsura Sorin. He excelled in high-relief color painting on red-copper fish skin, carving lions, tigers, horses, fish, and figures.
This work also features his trademark high-relief color painting on red-copper fish skin, beautifully depicting lobsters and flatfish.

We will distribute beetle larvae!

At the KamaSta Golden Week event "C・B and the Smiling Faces - Let's Smile Together! KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark," we will hold a larvae distribution event! Come dig out the larvae from the soil yourself!
🌟 Date: May 5th (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
🌟 Time: From 12 PM to 3 PM
(Ticket distribution from 11 AM to 11:50 AM)
🌟 Venue: Fighters Kamagaya Stadium, Outfield Grass Area on the Third Base Side
🌟 Game: Against Yokohama DeNA BayStars
🌟 Number of larvae: 200
🌟 Target: Children under elementary school age
🌟 Other Information:
・In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday).
・Public transportation is recommended.
If you come by car, a parking fee of 1,500 yen will be charged.
・From May 4th (Monday, Public Holiday) to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday), the KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark will hold daily events including uniform giveaways and interactions with professional baseball players!

【Commercial and Tourism Division】
https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/kabutomushiproject/kabutomushi-event/r8kabutomushi.html

Nemophila Festa 2026 (May 2)

A fun and delicious event awaits you! The Nemophila Festa 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at Horticulture LABO Hill.

Tomato harvesting experience
Sedum planting experience
Strawberry daifuku making
Mini craft experience
Quiz rally around the park
Tomohiro Furuya live performance
Serikawa concert
Myony Brass Ensemble concert featuring Tsuruga Technical High School Wind Orchestra
Fukuizer show
Balloon art
Bingo tournament
Food trucks
Super ball scooping
Candy fishing
Gem scooping
Dried fish by Mr. Morishita
Coffee sales by Herb Time
Sweets by Sachi Hana
and many other exciting activities are planned.
We hope to see you there!

Nemophila Festa 2026
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Fukui Prefecture Horticultural Experience Facility, Horticulture LABO Hill
35-32-1 Hisakko, Mihama Town (inside the Horticulture Research Center)
Phone: 0770-47-6162