Grab a Tokachi Sake Travel Book and tour Tokachi’s wineries and breweries to collect original labels!! What is the Tokachi Sake Travel Book? It’s a keepsake booklet you use while touring Tokachi to collect and enjoy each winery’s and brewery’s original labels. There are four ways to enjoy the Sake Travel Book😍 1️⃣ Tour and enjoy The booklet introduces Tokachi’s wineries and breweries, places to drink, shops to buy from, and accommodations where you can drink and stay. Savor the drinks as you make this your Tokachi tour book. 2️⃣ Collect and enjoy When you purchase one or more bottles (any brand) at participating wineries or breweries, present the Sake Travel Book at the register to receive that winery’s or brewery’s original label as a gift🎁🎁 There are six designs inspired by each winery’s or brewery’s features😊 The booklet includes pages where you can stick each label✨ Make it your label-collecting book. 📌Participating wineries and breweries 📍Tokachi Wine (Ikeda Wine Castle) 📍Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery 📍Tokachigaoka Winery 📍Memuro Winery 📍Aizawa Winery 📍Hekiun Kura 3️⃣ Record and enjoy Write down your trip notes, the drinks you tried, and the snacks or dishes you paired them with to create your own memory book. 4️⃣ Read and enjoy Read the tourism information about Tokachi’s drinks to learn more about the region. The Tokachi Sake Travel Book is distributed free of charge, so please pick one up and take a look🤗 The booklet and label distribution run from November 1 to February 20. https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/saketabi-techo/...

✨🍂Daisen Park Japanese Garden Special Autumn Evening Opening — Illuminated Autumn Leaves🍂✨ At Sakai City Daisen Park Japanese Garden, we will present a light-up of the garden dressed in autumn leaves.💫 Brilliant red maple leaves reflect on the surface of the garden pond, creating a magical scene.🍁🌠🍁 Event Dates 🔸November ・Saturday, November 15 ・Friday, November 21 to Monday, November 24 (national holiday) ・Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30 🔸December ・Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7 Hours 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last admission 8:30 PM) 💁For details, please check the URL below. 🔗ttps://www.daisenteien.jp/event/r34omk9-7pf 🔍Search for “Daisen Park Japanese Garden autumn leaves”! https://www.daisenteien.jp/event/r34omk9-7pf...

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The minimum temperature in Nobeyama Highlands this morning was -7.0°C, the third coldest in Japan. It was sunny from the morning, and the Yatsugatake blues was fully open! Yatsugatake was covered with snow for the first time this season on this three-day holiday. The Maple trees in front of Nobeyama Station are also in full bloom with Autumn leaves, and along National Route 141 in the Village, the yellow leaves are at their peak season.

Made in Sakai Fair 2025 📣 This weekend, on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th… Made in Sakai Fair 2025 will take place✨ It’s a fun event packed with the best of Sakai🙌 You might be able to buy a whole Chinese cabbage for 200 yen⁉️ That popular shop everyone’s talking about in Sakai and beloved sweets will gather in one place!🍴 There will also be cool fire trucks and police vehicles on display😮 Enjoy many hands-on activities like pop-up postcard making and tenugui (hand towel) dyeing!! There are lots of great finds, so please come by 🤗 🎈Made in Sakai Fair 2025 📍Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Event Hall and other venues 📅 Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, 10:00–16:00 (rain or shine) 🚃 Access: 5-minute walk from Nakamozu Station ※ Please use public transportation such as trains or buses to reach the event venue. 🔍 For details, search for “Made in Sakai Fair”! https://madeinsakai.com//

【Sparkling Korakuen, Tea Party at Night】 Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 In Korakuen, where the maples are colored red Light up and Tea ceremony were held. There is a Tea Room called Korakutei in the park and Several times a month, it is used for Tea lessons and Tea Parties for children. But even if you live in a village Those who have never set foot in Korakutei, There are many people who only looked at the garden of Korakuen from the outside. Some people take a walk on a daily basis Even for those who don't, It was two days that gave me the opportunity to visit Korakuen. There are almost no lights in the park. Lights installed along the walking path It shimmers in the darkness. It was a night of light rain. With a gentle sweet Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Tea confectionery Tea with a warm and deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat permeated my body. Even if I don't know how to make Tea The sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere of the Tea Room I was healed and visited many times. (Tea was OK 🧉 to refill) Even in bad weather Many people came, Thank you very much. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Pure Japan Garden #Korakuen Gardens #Light up of Autumn leaves #Tea Ceremony #Night #Autumn

It was a gentle and warm Azumino, but suddenly it rained ... If you look up at the sky, you will see a double rainbow

Photographed 11/3/25. It is the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It's morning.

The 13th Asaji Kagura Festival / 26th Miyama-style Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament ❚ Held on November 30, 2025 The 13th Asaji Kagura Festival / 26th Miyama-style Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament will take place at Asaji Community Center in Asaji Town, Bungoono City. This Asaji Kagura Festival centers on the Miyama-style Asaji Kagura Preservation Society and the Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura Troupe, both inheritors of the Miyama style, one of the Ono-line Iwato Kagura traditions originating in Asaji Town. Come see the bold yet lively dances in person at the venue. Food trucks and vendor stalls will also be on site. Date and Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 9:00–16:00 *If it rains, the event moves to the Asaji Community Center Hall Location: Special venue at Asaji Community Center (Tsuboizumi, Asaji Town, Bungoono City) *Parking: Asaji Ground (space is limited, so please carpool when possible) *Please bring warm clothing and a ground sheet or blanket. Admission: Free Schedule 09:00 Ritual ceremony 09:25 Opening ceremony 09:30 Tachibanaoki Shrine folk kagura (Taketa City) 10:00 Miyadokoro Shrine affiliated performers (Taketa City) 10:30 Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura Troupe (Bungoono City) 11:00 Hoyo Kagura (Oita City) 11:30 Futamata Tenso Shrine Kagura Company (Taketa City) 12:00 Shirayuri Little Taiko (Taketa City) 12:30 Iyotoko Gohashira Shrine Kagura Company (Oita City) 13:00 Ogi Shrine folk kagura (Taketa City) 13:30 Negino Shrine Kagura Company (Taketa City) 14:00 Miyama-style Asaji Kagura Preservation Society (Bungoono City) 14:30 Tachibanaoki Shrine folk kagura After the performance Mochi scattering and a lottery to win Asaji beef For event inquiries Bungoono City Hall Asaji Branch Office TEL 0974-72-1111 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 ########## Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ##########

Photographed 11/3/25. Prayer at Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It is the Yabusame Festival.

Paradise

It was a change of pace. It's a gingerbread latte and an Earl Grey scone.

Divine glow ✨ On the way back from photographing Shirataki Falls, the pampas grass lit by sunlight looked divine, so I took a picture 📷 You can see gleaming pampas grass around town right now 👀 The temperature swings between morning and evening have deepened the autumn colors 🍁 Peak foliage may still be a little way off, but you can already feel the autumn scenery and breeze beyond the leaves 🌰

Outbound because it was autumn, I went to see the Autumn leaves. I like this season when the surroundings are brightly colored.

Mindfulness tourism was held at Kikuchi Gorge in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. We offered the ultimate retreat in nature’s clear streams to maximize mental and physical performance. Away from everyday noise, participants enjoyed a special experience that sharpened the five senses while feeling the breath of nature. The program featured mindfulness walking incorporating meditation and breathing techniques. Participants walked through Kikuchi Gorge together with a resident priest. At each spot, people quietly faced nature—lying on rocks, sitting in zazen, or otherwise pausing in reflection. In the calm atmosphere, attendees refreshed their minds and bodies and seemed to find new insights. On the first day, we held “Mindfulness Walking and a Tea Ceremony.” A tea master conducted a tea gathering within Kikuchi Gorge. The water of Kikuchi Gorge was used for the tea. In the silent morning space, guests settled their minds and quietly enjoyed delicious tea. On the second day, participants experienced “Mindfulness Walking and a Breakfast Gathering.” They ate breakfast in the crisp morning air while sensing the surrounding nature. They enjoyed their meal in a relaxed, peaceful state. The dishes used the soft water from Kikuchi Gorge, offering clay-pot rice and meals made with local Kikuchi ingredients. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience in their own way. By walking and touching nature in the morning, many said they were able to forget work worries and busyness. The matcha tea ceremony eased tired bodies, and the sound of the clear stream sharpened both hearing and taste. Meditating in nature with the murmur of the river and the cool air felt pleasant. Freshly cooked rice in a clay pot and nameko mushroom soup warmed body and soul; the dishes were elaborate, truly delicious, and left guests very satisfied. These were among many comments we received. It was a luxurious time to experience Kikuchi’s food, nature, and moments of self-reflection with the five senses. Instead of letting a day pass by unnoticed, participants seemed to appreciate spending time in nature solely for themselves.

I Outbound to the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihahi Shrine. It is a morning event. I was even there for the ceremony, but I couldn't see the ceremony because of work.

In Kono in Minami-Echizen Town, a summer fireworks festival is held every year. The dynamic sound that reverberates off the mountains is breathtaking!

Autumn leaves on floating islands A floating island located at the Anegawa Dam in Shiga Prefecture. The Autumn leaves season is spectacular.

Filled every second. ——【Scenery × food】 Taste of autumn 🍴 (Image of Japanese kaiseki) At Kushiro Prince Hotel, you can enjoy the autumn scenery of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. Fun with panoramic view. While enjoying the luxurious light delivered by Nature and the taste of the season, Please spend a quality time that will unwind your heart. We look forward to your visit. ————————————————————————— At Kushiro Prince Hotel, enjoy the autumn views of Kushiro bathed in the glow of the setting sun. Savor the season’s finest cuisine in a panoramic setting, and let your heart unwind in true comfort and elegance. 【Instagram】 @kushiroprincehotel (Search 👆 at Kushiro Prince Hotel) You can make a reservation from your profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/...

Photographed 11/1/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed. Strawberry Mousse & Joyful Medley Tea Latte and White Mocha Cake.

Many of the autumn leaves around the city fell in the storm on November 1st, but today, November 2nd, is bright and clear! The second photo shows a dusky thrush bathing. It looks so comfortable. (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai-ko)

You should definitely see the flowers on rainy days at Seumo Park! It is the droplets that have gathered on the lotus leaves. Lotus leaves are highly water-repellent, so they collect water neatly. The rainwater floating on the lotus leaves sparkles like a work of art.

Photographed 11/1/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is yellow and vermilion. Vermilion has a color close to orange.

Shimoda Photography Club 10th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open✨! The Shimoda Photography Club has been capturing Shimoda’s landscapes and everyday life. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a special exhibition of about 2,000 photographs is on display📸✨ The exhibition spans three areas: 🚉 Inside the station (Izukyū Shimoda Station ticket gate) 🏬 Downtown street (Renjaku-cho Street to Ise-machi Street) 🖼️ Downtown gallery (Oyokocho Fujita Building) November 1st (Saturday) – November 9th (Sunday) on view🏞️🎨 Take a stroll through town and rediscover Shimoda’s charm through these photos🌿 👉 More details here https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251101...

【Inatori Hosono Highlands Autumn Susuki Grass Viewing Party】Held in! A spectacular panoramic spot where ✨ a vast Susuki grass field of 125 hectares changes from silver to golden carpet from October 31 to December 1 (Monday). You can overlook the Amagi Mountains and the Izu Islands, and there is no doubt that you can take photogenic photos! Check the Events page for details. https://hosonokougen.com...

Photo from my father. 2025.11.01

A moment to unwind your heart in the sea of Kushiro dyed in the Sunset. 【Autumn in Kushiro】 🍴 Melting seasonal seafood wrapped in the light of the Sunset. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is one of One of the World's Three Great Sunsets. While feeling the autumn twilight, With a special dish unique to Hokkaido We hope you will have a memorable time. ————————————————————————— Home to one of the world’s three most beautiful sunsets. Feel the warmth of the autumn evening glow, and savor Hokkaido’s seasonal seafood — a moment that will stay in your heart. @kushiroprince You can make a reservation from your profile URL.

Hoshoji Temple ❚ Autumn foliage status as of October 31, 2025 Autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawa, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The trees are still mostly green overall. We will report on the foliage progress here as it changes. Location: Hoshoji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawa, Bungoono City) Parking: Available Kiyokawa “Sai” Hoshoji Temple in Autumn During the event period, the temple will be illuminated for night viewing. Event period: Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025 Access times to central Bungoono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Yusaku Park (Yujaku Koen) ❚ Autumn foliage status as of October 31, 2025 Yusaku Park (Yujaku Koen) in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative spots for autumn colors. The trees are still mostly green overall. The Yusaku Tourism Momiji Festival begins on November 3. During the festival, kusa-mochi (grass rice cakes) and other items are sold. We will report the changing foliage conditions here in sequence. Location: Yusaku Park (Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available ■■■ 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Savoring the River! Ayu, Unagi, River Shrimp, Gori! Traditional Fishing Methods That Live Alongside the Shimanto River Introducing the traditional river fishing methods passed down by river fishers on the Shimanto River. This highlights the important local culture of living close to the river and gratefully receiving its bounty. 〇Traditional Fishing Methods of the Shimanto River The Shimanto River’s traditional fishing methods have been carefully preserved by local river fishers. While their form has gradually changed with environmental shifts, they still remain part of daily life. The river’s abundant gifts—ayu (sweetfish), unagi (eel), tenaga-ebi (long-arm shrimp), and aosa nori (green seaweed)—brighten family meals with the seasons. Skilled chefs in Shimanto City also prepare them into delicious dishes for visitors, and various processed forms are enjoyed as souvenirs. 〇See the River, Taste the River A slow walk along the Shimanto River reveals traps for catching eels and long-arm shrimp seen from chinkabashi bridges, partly submerged in the water. Depending on the season, you may encounter people fishing for ayu or working from traditional river boats. Along the banks you might spot stone-lined devices for catching gori, and at the river mouth workers harvesting green seaweed. If you look closely at the Shimanto River, you’ll discover human lives intertwined with the river. In the evening, taste the very ingredients caught with the traps you saw, slowly savored at a local restaurant. It’s a distinctive, insider way to enjoy the Shimanto River. 〇Introduction to Traditional Fishing Methods ・Ayu Fire-Swinging Fishing Nets are set across the river in advance, and at night a boat swings torches from the deck. Startled by the dancing bands of flame, ayu panic and are driven into the nets. Today this practice often uses LED lights, but the principle remains the same as the traditional method. Ayu are also caught by cast nets, angling, and other methods. ・Long-Arm Shrimp Fishing From a chinkabashi bridge looking toward the water’s edge, you can see PVC pipes spaced at regular intervals. These are korobashi, traps for catching long-arm shrimp. Once made of wood, they have changed to more convenient materials over time. Long-arm shrimp are commonly enjoyed deep-fried whole, producing vibrant colors, and are treasured as a local flavor—some grow large enough to resemble cucumbers. ・Unagi (Eel) Fishing You may see pieces of styrofoam or PET bottles floating in the river without drifting away; they can mark korobashi used to catch eels. Sensitive to smell, eels avoid resin traps, so wooden korobashi are still widely used. ・Gori Fishing If stones are lined along the riverbank to dam the water, they may form the setup for gori’s noborio-toshi-ue fishing. In the Shimanto River, juvenile Numachichibu fish are called gori and are enjoyed as a spring to early-summer delicacy. They are typically eaten deep-fried or simmered in soy-based preserves. 〇Important Notices Fishing on the Shimanto River is subject to fishing rights. Purchasing an angling permit is required when you fish. Also, closed seasons are established to protect resources. Please be aware of these regulations.

Special Open Day for Takabeya Shrine, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property From November 1 for one week is Cultural Property Protection Week. During this period, people are encouraged to become familiar with the cultural properties around them, reconsider their value, and pass them on to the future. As part of this initiative, the nationally registered tangible cultural property “Takabeya Shrine: Haiden and Heiden, Main Hall” will be specially opened to the public. On the day there will also be a temple carpenter experience and a historical-site walk around Takabeya Shrine, offering a rare chance to feel the living presence of culture and history. Date and Time Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM / 1:00 PM–3:00 PM *Event will be cancelled in severe weather. Details will be posted on the Isehara Cultural Properties site. Location Takabeya Shrine (2202 Shimokasuya, Isehara City) Admission Fee Free Access From Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu’s Isehara Station North Exit, platform 2, take the bus bound for Aikō-Ishida Station. Get off at Awakubo Iriguchi bus stop and walk 3 minutes. Please check the official site for the detailed schedule on the day. https://www.city.isehara.kanagawa.jp/bunkazai/docs/2025102200040/...