Limited time only — until March 20, 2026. Tsurui Crane Guided Tour with an expert guide. Meet them at the best time, in the best place, for unforgettable moments. Experience the nature of Kushiro more deeply. Reservations available from the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

A walk tour on the early morning of February 14 under thin clouds with drifting snow! Through gaps in the clouds we saw the rising sun, creating a magical view♪ It was a relatively mild −13°C, but we still observed rime ice and red fox paw prints 🐾🦊♪ We even spotted an inverted frost flower emerging from a crack in the ice ❄ You can book the early morning walk tour from the following URL. 　　↓ https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/19977/... ※This winter has been warm, so for safety reasons the tour route or the tour finishing time may change depending on the condition of the lake ice. Please understand. ※Depending on temperatures and other conditions on the day before the tour, the tour may be canceled for safety reasons. Please understand.

＼ 14th Sakai Yosakoi Kaeru Festival is on 🐸✨ ／ A day when the city of Sakai comes together through dance The "Sakai Yosakoi Kaeru Festival" returns this year🎶 Across generations and roles, Change people, rejuvenate, revive, transform the city, return to hometown This is a Yosakoi festival born in Sakai with those hopes🌱 At the venue, ✨ Powerful Yosakoi performances ✨ Friendly spaces full of smiles ✨ Programs that connect with the local community Will be in abundance! From children to adults, Whether it’s your first time or you already love Yosakoi, This festival offers fun for everyone 😊 📅 Date and time: Sunday, March 1 — 10:00 to 18:00 📍 Location: Daisen Park [Large Lawn Plaza], BiG-i Multipurpose Hall For details, check @sakai_kaeru! 🔍 Search for “Sakai Yosakoi Kaeru Festival” for more information! 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/sakai_kaeru...

On a snowy morning in Sagamihara City, I photographed a winter maple and a park slide with an apartment building in the background.

Photographed on February 15, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a chocolate mousse latte and a chocolate babka. Yesterday, I chatted with the people I always meet at the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine monthly festival, and it was fun. 😊

February 15th I went to see the fukujusō on Mt. Kojo because fukujusō started blooming in my garden They grow in a cluster at the corner of the clearing just before the summit of Mt. Kojo Maybe it was still early, so only a few were blooming… Their color makes you feel the arrival of spring

Takase River flows from Omachi into Azumino It then meets two rivers and becomes the Saikawa Upstream lie MtShirouma and the ridgeline of the Northern Alps Sunlight pours down as if spring has arrived

February 15th A clear, bright sky over Azumino The view of the Northern Alps is stunning!! Temperatures are climbing today, making it perfect weather for sightseeing

February 14th I went to Okunikko’s Lake Chuzenji to photograph the splash ice. These strange formations are nature’s artworks! I found myself chuckling as I shot them—such amusing splash ice. In the past, the cliffs at Utagahama froze like Niagara Falls, and every year I come back, hopeful, to photograph the splash ice, but that breathtaking display has only happened once and I haven’t seen it for years. Is it the effect of global warming? I’ll keep coming without giving up!

Naritasan Osaka Betsuin Myooin (Naritasan Fudoson) 10-1 Narita-Nishimachi, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture Parking is free for the first 15 minutes; thereafter 200 yen per 60 minutes (maximum daily rate applies) Those applying for a prayer service are free with a discount ticket. When people think of Naritasan Fudoson, they picture the bean-throwing festival. It bustles with crowds every year. There’s excitement when guest performers appear. No matter the reason, visiting for worship leaves you feeling refreshed.

Today I attended the monthly ritual at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the shrine precincts at about 7:30 a.m.

Fukujusō in Morotsuka Village ✨ Shikoku fukujusō at Mombara in Morotsuka Village, designated a Natural Monument of Miyazaki Prefecture as the southernmost wild habitat. This photo was taken on Friday, February 13. Some buds still remain, but many flowers are already in bloom! A narrow road that is difficult to pass oncoming traffic leads to the wild habitat, and you should be careful because of the risk of freezing and snow accumulation. Please take great care when going to observe them.

Here is information for the 41st MtMorotsukayama Opening Day📣 Sunday, March 1 Schedule for the day🌸 09:00 Registration opens 09:30 Opening ceremony and Shinto ritual 10:00 Wood-cutting followed by the start of the climb 11:30 Commemorative photo at the summit 13:30 Descent 14:00 Event ends At the Iiboshi Ryokuchi Hiroba parking area, local vendors from the village will mainly sell specialty products and food😊 Buy some food and bring it up the mountain, or enjoy lunch at the summit🌳 You can also descend early and enjoy the plaza and the village☀️ Free admission and no advance reservation required! Please come to MtMorotsukayama on March 1✨ #41st MtMorotsukayama Opening Day #Opening Day #MtMorotsukayama #Morotsuka Village #Miyazaki Prefecture Event

Fudo Falls in the Daimon area. About Fudo Falls The waterfall sits on the upper reaches of the Omosawa River. It is said to have long been a place for ascetic training, and Fudo Myoo, from whom the name derives, is enshrined beside the falls. It is also said that En no Gyōja once practiced asceticism at this waterfall. Sheer rock faces and trees surround the site, offering seasonal scenery throughout the year. About Fudo Falls (Nagawa Tourism Association website) https://www.nagawa.info/facility-spot/1981/... Please remember to open and close the deer-prevention gate along the route. Please also bring a bear bell. In winter, four-wheel drive and studded tires are required.

Photographed on January 13, 2014. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine presents a New Year–style koi temizu (love hand-washing basin).

The moment silence takes shape. A frozen lake—the winter-only Lake Kussharo. Enjoy this view from your room. Reservations are available via the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

【Clear skies today ☀️ The Northern Alps look beautiful 🏔】 On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Omachi City enjoyed clear weather, and the snow-capped Northern Alps stood out against the blue sky ✨ I took photos from Omachi Park through Mikkamachi, across Renge Ohashi Bridge, and behind Omachi City Culture Hall 📱 The temperature rose into the teens Celsius, making the day feel like the first hint of spring 🌱

Photographed on February 7, 2014. This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on February 7, 2014. This is the hanachozu (flower-filled ritual water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Itami Sky Park 7-1-1 Morimoto, Itami Itami Sky Park is a vast park adjacent to Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). It is known for offering close-up views of aircraft taking off and landing, and there are many ways to enjoy it both day and night. Itami Sky Park lets you watch aircraft take off and land up close, but there are several important precautions. 🚫 Prohibited Activities The following actions are prohibited, so please be aware. Ball games, frisbee, badminton, and similar activities: because they may interfere with aircraft operations. Erecting tents, tarps, or similar shelters: because they may interfere with aircraft operations. Bringing or riding motorbikes, bicycles, unicycles, etc.: please use the bicycle parking area. Bringing or using balance bikes (Strider), kickboards, J-boards. Fireworks. Flying kites: because they may interfere with aircraft takeoff and landing. Leaving trash behind: take your trash home with you. There are no trash bins in the park. Smoking: the entire park is non-smoking (including electronic cigarettes). Bringing pets: prohibited on lawns, in planting beds, and around fountains and water features.

Izanagi Shrine "Izanagi Jinja" 1-18-26 Saiji, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Izanagi Shrine also has a parking area for shrine visitors along the road. There is a vending machine and space to park about seven cars. A male deity who, together with Izanami, gave birth to the land of Japan. One of the oldest divine couples, he is known as a god of marital harmony and matchmaking for having fathered many deities. He is also known as a god of industrial and agricultural promotion for creating the world from the land and nature, and historically, because he performed the first ritual of purification (misogi), he is revered as a protector against misfortune. On the grounds of Izanagi Shrine, there is a sign explaining the status of the main hall as "Yamada Izanagi Shrine Main Hall," designated as an Osaka Prefecture cultural property. According to the sign, the main hall was designated an Osaka Prefecture cultural property on January 17, 2011.

Tanchō guided tour. First-time visitors can join with confidence. Includes pick-up and drop-off, guided by a specialist. Enjoy commentary during transit. This is a relaxed tour where you can slowly enjoy Kushiro’s nature and highlights. For details, search for "Kushiro Prince Hotel Tanchō Tour" 👇 You can also book via the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Recruiting the 32nd Tokachi Blue Sky Lady ☀️ There is one week left until the Tokachi Blue Sky Lady application deadline!! We are seeking Tokachi PR ladies called Tokachi Blue Sky Ladies to promote Tokachi’s tourism and local products through events within Tokachi, product fairs inside and outside Hokkaido, media appearances, and more! Would you like to brighten Tokachi’s tourism with your cheerful smile? If you’re interested, please feel free to apply 🤗 We look forward to your applications!! 📌 Eligibility 📍Women aged 20 or older living in Tokachi who are physically and mentally healthy, agree to all the provisions and guidelines of the Tokachi Blue Sky Lady program, and can participate in tourism events and product fairs both inside and outside the region (married or single) 📍Holders of a valid ordinary driver’s license who have obtained approval from their workplace and family for Lady activities 📌 How to apply Please attach a photo to your resume, write your motivation for applying, and provide information verifying that you meet the eligibility criteria, then mail or deliver it to the Tokachi Tourism Federation Office by Friday, February 20. https://tokachibare.jp/20506/...

Winter season operations [January 19, 2026 – March 7, 2026] Private winter barrel sauna. Hokkaido’s winter bounty. Gaze at the stars, quietly and slowly. At Kussharo Onsen. TEL 015-484-2111 For details, see the profile URL https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Saiki Foods Co., Ltd.'s Saiki Plum Garden is holding a Plum Festival as follows. We warmly invite you to visit. Saiki Plum Garden 〒799-1108 Ehime Prefecture, Saijo City, Komatsu-cho, 18 Yasui Otsu Plum Viewing Period: February 2, 2026 (Monday) – February 27, 2026 (Friday) Hours: 9:30–16:00 【Events During the Plum Viewing Period】 Dates: February 14, 2026 (Saturday), February 15 (Sunday), February 21 (Saturday), February 22 (Sunday), February 23 (Monday, National Holiday) Hours: 9:30–16:00 Details: ・Sale of various plum products (including an alcoholic beverages corner) Plum udon, curry rice, waffles, pudding, ohagi (sweet rice cakes), fried chicken, French fries, burdock tempura, coffee, vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, honey sales, and more A karaoke corner will also be available ・Lucky draw raffle (every event day 10:00–16:00) ・Performances by amateur bands from Saijo City (February 15, 13:00–14:30) ・Dōzen Taiko (February 14, 11:00–12:00; February 22, 13:00–14:00) SAIKI PLUM GARDEN The Plum Festival is being held as follows. We warmly invite you to visit. Saiki plum garden Address: 18 Yasui Otsu, Komatsu-cho, Saijo City, Ehime 799-1108, Japan Plum Viewing Period: February 2 (Mon) – February 27 (Fri), 2026 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 【Events During the Plum Viewing Period】 Dates: February 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 23 (Mon, National Holiday), 2026 Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Details: Sale of various plum products (including an alcoholic beverages corner) Plum udon, curry rice, waffles, pudding, ohagi (sweet rice cakes), fried chicken, French fries, burdock tempura, coffee, vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, honey, and more A karaoke corner will also be available Lucky draw raffle (every event day, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Performance by amateur bands from Saijo City (February 15, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Dōzen Taiko drum performance (February 14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / February 22, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) We hope you will come and enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms and festive atmosphere.

Enjoy an all-white snowy landscape! Introducing winter’s spectacular spots✨ You can still enjoy snow scenes around Nagano City, including Togakushi, Iizuna Highlands, and Kinasa! (Check the weather before you go.) ①nagano forest village @nagano_forest_village About a 30-minute drive from downtown Nagano. Surrounded by rich nature, nagano forest village becomes a wide snowy panorama in winter, offering a chance to escape everyday life. Inside the facility, Mori-no-Eki Daizahoushi features a market with local vegetables and specialties, a cafe-restaurant that uses those local ingredients generously, and an indoor activity area with a tree house and well-equipped supervised spaces. We recommend relaxing while gazing at the silver-white view outside the windows. Snow activities unique to this season are also plentiful. Enjoy snow play and winter nature experiences to fully discover the charm of Iizuna Highlands. Hours Indoor activities and market 9:00-17:00 Cafe-restaurant (hours below until Saturday, February 28, 2026) ◆Sunday–Thursday excluding holidays 9:00–17:00 (LO 16:30) ◆Friday, Saturday and holidays 9:00–21:00 (LO 20:00) Parking 180 spaces (free) *Please check the official website or SNS for details.* ②Daibo Pass (Daibō Tōge) [Kinasa] @kinasamomiji Enjoy the grand panorama from Daibo Pass on the way to Togakushi and from Ōdō Tōge toward Ogawamura, and the natural sculptural beauty formed by Okusozuhana Valley. Step off the main roads to find the winter vistas unique to Kinasa. Parking about 5 spaces (free) ③Zenkoji Temple The snow-covered Zenkoji Temple Main Hall has a different atmosphere from usual. For the best snowy view of Zenkoji, visit early the morning after a night of snowfall. ④Togakushi Snowshoe @togakushi.kanko Explore the Forest Botanical Garden and the Okusha Approach clad in silence and snow while wearing snowshoes. Leave your footprints on the pure white fields and enjoy the addictive thrill of going where there is no path. Beginner-friendly guided tours are available. Snowshoes and poles are available for rent at the Togakushi Tourist Information Center, so please inquire there. *Winter tours require different equipment than non-snow seasons. Please check carefully and prepare accordingly.* *From January 7 onward, entry beyond Zuishinmon toward the cedar avenue on the Okusha Approach is prohibited.* Snowshoe Rental Information ◆Togakushi Tourist Information Center *Open 9:00–17:00* Rental pickup 9:00–14:00 ＊Final return by 16:00 Snowshoe & pole set 2,000 yen (tax included) / day Pole, snow boots, gaiters each 500 yen (tax included) / day Recommended for first-timers: guided tours Shun Walk — Winter Edition Wear snowshoes this winter and go meet the spectacular views. Courses may change depending on weather and other conditions. *Private guides are available on request.* *For details, see the latest news on the Togakushi Tourism Association website.* ⑤Togakushi Ski Field @togakushiskifield_official A ski area with high-quality groomed runs and famously light “magic powder” snow. The steep runs first thing in the morning after fresh snowfall are popular. Season 2025/12/13–2026/03/31 (planned) Hours 8:30–16:15 *See the official site or official accounts for details.* #snowy scenery #scenic view #winter #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

A long-tailed rosefinch nibbling on seeds. This charming wild bird is slightly smaller than a sparrow and is notable for the reddish coloring on its head. The bird in the photo is male, since both its head and chest are red. (Females have a white chest and only a red head.) (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

The plum grove within Shimin-no-mori in Fukutake is about half in bloom overall (around 50%) as of February 13, 2026. Some trees are about 80% in bloom. Because the trees do not flower all at once and older trees are mixed in, the distant view is not yet at its best. Still, if you get closer you can enjoy the charming blossoms up close. Visit on a sunny day. Location: 50-9 Fukutake Otsu, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 793-0036, Japan

On Saturday, February 21, the Forest Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen will take place in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center. With the theme "Play in Kawayu's Winter," a variety of activities and events will be offered again this year. There are plenty of experiences for adults and children alike, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, campfires in tipis, Sakhalin fir (akaezomatsu) distillation workshops, wooden coaster making, and slide talks. Hot milk and homemade cookies prepared by students from Teshikaga High School will be available in the tents on site. Please come with friends and family. Forest Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen (Event Overview) Date and Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00–21:00 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6, Teshikaga) Admission: Free (All programs are free to enjoy.) ※ Food and drinks are sold separately. Activities <10:00–16:00> ● Cross-country skiing　● Ski-shoe experience　● Snowshoe experience <Ongoing> ● Snow play area　● Campfire in a tipi Events ● Forest stories and a forest walk　13:00–14:00 ● Sakhalin fir distillation experience　10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 ● Wooden coaster making　10:00 until supplies run out ● Slide talk "With Reverence for the Brown Bear"　15:30–17:00 ● Free talk session　17:30–19:00 ● Stargazing　18:45–19:30 ● Snow candles　17:00–21:00

😉Come hear presentations by high school students from Kyoto😉 Students from Ritsumeikan High School in Kyoto will visit Kushiro next month, March☺ They will present what they felt while touring and learning about Kushiro over several days! How does Kushiro look through the eyes of high school students from outside Hokkaido? These students, who study in a completely different environment, investigated Kushiro’s tourism and industries and will offer proposals for Kushiro’s future as the result of their findings. ✨ This is a very valuable opportunity, so please come and join us(^^)/ ● Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ● Venue: Kushiro Lifelong Learning Center meeting room 705 and 706 ● Time: Registration 9:00, starts 9:15, ends 10:45 No prior registration required ・ Free admission