[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] You can only eat this in Shimanto City!! "Salt-Seared Bonito" (Part 1) When you think of delicious food from Kochi Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind nationwide is the seared bonito known as "katsuo no tataki." Katsuo is a famous specialty of Kochi, and as everyone knows, it actually has two peak seasons! In this piece about the katsuo beloved by Kochi residents, Part 1 explains the timing and characteristics of each season, and Part 2 will cover recommended ways to enjoy it that you can only taste in Shimanto City. 〇 The seasons of katsuo: hatsugatsuo and modorigatsuo Katsuo is a well-known specialty of Kochi, but its name changes with the fishing season (peak season) to "hatsugatsuo" or "modorigatsuo." Here we introduce these two types of katsuo with different names, describing each season, their characteristics, and Kochi-specific recommended ways to eat them. 〇 Light-flavored hatsugatsuo! Hatsugatsuo, loved since long ago as one of spring’s seasonal ingredients, originally referred to katsuo landed at the start of the year, as suggested by the prefix "hatsu" (first). In recent years, however, the term has come to mean katsuo landed from spring into early summer. Juvenile katsuo hatched from eggs ride the Kuroshio Current northward around spring to seek food and grow into adults. Katsuo landed during this northward migration are called "hatsugatsuo," also known as "noborigatsuo." The exact landing locations vary, but in Kochi the season runs mainly from spring to early summer (around March to May). Young, fast-growing hatsugatsuo have translucent red flesh, a clean, springy texture, and a firm bite. They have less of the characteristic katsuo aroma, making them easy to eat even for those who are not fond of strong fishy smells. Because hatsugatsuo is low in fat and light in flavor, it’s recommended to serve it as tataki together with the fatty skin. This is the season for the Nakamura-style salt tataki enjoyed with plenty of condiments. We will introduce Nakamura-style salt tataki in the next article, "Salt-Seared Bonito You Can Only Eat in Shimanto City!! (Part 2)." 〇 Rich-flavored modorigatsuo! On the other hand, the katsuo that migrated north in search of food reaches southern Hokkaido, where falling water temperatures prompt them to head south again in search of warmer waters. Katsuo landed during this southward migration are called "modorigatsuo." In Kochi, the season is around autumn (September to November). Because modorigatsuo feed heavily and are landed after growing large, they are rich in fat and are also called "toro katsuo" or "abura katsuo." They have long been cherished as an autumn ingredient. The flesh of a large modorigatsuo is deep crimson in color, with fatty, pale areas near the skin and a rich, chewy flavor. How was that? Are you starting to get curious about katsuo? In Part 2, we will introduce the salt-seared katsuo you can only taste in Shimanto City!

Photographed on September 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's café latte and cinnamon crumble tart with grapes and raisins. 🍇

"ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shinshu Oyster-Fermentation and Sweets Achieve Balance Autumn Town Walk-" Held in! First Held in in Sakaki Town! While touring the Course in the Sakaki Town of about 9 km, you can taste all the food unique to Sakaki Town at the gastronomy point along the way, and aim for the goal of Bingushiyu-sankan, which is a fascinating experience Events 🎵 In Shinshu Sakaki Town, please enjoy 🌱 a time of healing that slowly relaxes your body and mind Date: Saturday, October 18 Start time: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (25 people start every 15 minutes) Number of participants: 150 Participation fee: 5,000 yen

Photographed on September 15, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. It is a menu that I like very much. 😊🍛

【Moncher × Gokase grapes 🍇】 I went ✨ to the Gokase grape collaboration on sale at Hakata Hankyu's "Moncher Seasons" Visually delicious cakes lined up in the showcase... 🍰 The kind clerk showed me a cake made with Gokase grapes 👀 It seems that there are many places that advertise it, and there are customers who come to the store for cakes using Gokase grapes 😆 I tried 🍦 the soft serve ice cream using Campbell Early The Aroma of Campbell Early was fluffy in the soft serve ice cream that was not too sweet, Unfolds it was perfect for this time of year when it was 😍 still hot Cakes made with Gokase grapes will be on sale until the end of 💡 September By all means, please go to 😊 the Hakata Hankyu B1 floor "Moncher Seasons"

Event Notice📣 Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride 2025 takes place on Sunday, September 21! Nakasatsunai Village, blessed with beautiful nature, is a rich agricultural area with abundant food. 😊 The village offers countless picture-perfect landscapes, including views of the Hidaka Mountains, and is a member of the Association of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. This cycling event lets you savor the village’s charms at your own pace! Ride freely as you visit checkpoints and aid stations around the village. If you stay within the time limit, you may stop to sightsee or visit places you like along the way. The only condition is to finish at Nakasatsunai Village Hall by 2:00 PM. 🎵 Each aid station serves gourmet dishes made with local ingredients so you can enjoy Nakasatsunai’s flavors. 😍 Why not come cheer on cyclists from across the country on the day? Wave flags along the roadside to welcome them (cheering flags will be provided). Register via the QR code on the flyer or here → https://forms.gle/QMEeQC1PTjFBfoPu5... Meeting place: Nakasatsunai Village Hall headquarters Meeting time: 8:30 AM Inquiries Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride Executive Committee TEL: 0155-68-3390 (Secretariat: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association)

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.09.19 Scenes of today's red spider lililies in the sun. In the Precincts of Hinata Yakushi, large buds have increased and are about to bloom. It also began to bloom a little later around the water. There are many red spider lililies that are still growing in various places, so please pay attention to your feet when Appreciation. It is expected to be crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so please come with plenty of time. For Access and future Information, please check the website of the Tourism Association. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10971/...

Autumn Harvest Festival "Yuissho "Shintoku" Daisetsu Festival" Announcements 📢 This is 📢 an announcement of a food festival where you can eat high-quality Local ingredients from Shintoku Town And what's more, this year marks the 50th anniversary 👏 Held in in the Kuttari area of Shintoku Town. There is only one bus on this day, but a free Pick up and drop off bus will be operated. Not only Local people, but also those who came to the town by Transportation by JR or bus can enjoy a delicious BBQ 🍻🍖 while enjoying Events in the venue Raised in the Rich in nature climate of Shintoku Town, there is also 🥔🥕 an all-you-can-eat packing of delicious agricultural products Come and visit 🚙🚌🚃 the delicious Events before winter Delicious "Shintoku" Great Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time:10:00~14:00 　*Held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park schedule 10:00~All-you-can-eat Local crops, 　　　　Friendship City, Yamagata Prefecture, Higashine City, Fruit Sales 　　　　Yakiniku Corner 　　　　* Free rental of stove and charcoal for those who purchase meat at the venue! 10:00~Shintoku junior high school brass band performance 11:30~Live "Ryu with Guiter" / "Erina Kato" 13:00~Children's lottery 　　　　* Lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 100 people. 13:30~Fun lottery 　　　　* Lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 300 people. * Please note that in case of unseasonable weather, the contents and time may be changed. At the children's lottery, you can win book tickets and sweets. Fun lottery will win a pair Accommodation ticket, Shintoku specialty Soba set, and vegetable set 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! Autumn Harvest Festival Announcement of the "Umaissho Shintoku Heavy Snow Festival" 📢 This is a food festival where you can sample high-quality local ingredients from Shintoku Town. 📢 And this year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival! 👏 The festival will be held in the Kutsuri district of Shintoku Town. There will be only one free shuttle bus available on this day, so locals, as well as those traveling by JR or bus, can enjoy a delicious BBQ while enjoying the event at the venue. 🍻🍖 We'll also be offering a free bag of delicious produce grown in Shintoku Town's lush natural environment. 🥔🥕 Come and enjoy this delicious event before winter sets in. 🚙🚌🚃 Delicious "Shintoku" Heavy Snow Festival Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM *Will be held rain or shine Location: Kuttari Park The children's raffle will feature book vouchers and sweets, and the fun raffle will feature a pair of accommodation vouchers, a Shintoku specialty soba noodle set, and a vegetable set. 🎯 We look forward to seeing you there! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Festivals #Harvest Festival #ｂｂｑ #Autumn #Daisetsu Festival #Sato Tiles #Erina Kato #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

【Yesterday's Tokachigaoka Observation decks 🔅】 The maximum temperature during the day also fell below 25 degrees Celsius, and the signs of autumn began 🍃 to be felt little by little In the mornings and evenings, the temperature drops below 10°C, making it feel chilly. As the seasons change, please take care ☺️ of your physical condition

Photographed 9/13/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships. The Nakamura House is a large mansion of a Kitamaebune shipowner, featuring a distinctive estate layout and a three-story guestroom wing. It has been open to the public since April 2024. Can you feel the history and romance of the Kitamaebune captains who endured and thrived on the majestic Sea of Japan?

Photographed 9/13/25. LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake and Original Chai. September is my birthday month, and October is the Kawagoe Festival, so I think I'm floating for the time being.

Event Announcement 📣 The 49th Kashirin Park Festival will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 😊 This autumn industry festival lets you savor the flavors unique to Taiki, a town with both mountains and sea!! This year’s HBC Radio live recording guests are Mariko Nagai and Shinya Kono and Hitoshi Fujio from Oklahoma 🎵 The program is packed with favorites like the annual Wagyu Festival and the Aki-aji (autumn salmon) Grab, food stalls featuring Taiki’s delicious offerings, dairy product sales from Snow Brand Megmilk, which has a factory in Taiki, and a fun raffle 😍 📍Note: Entry to the Aki-aji Grab is by lottery. Lottery tickets will be distributed between 9:00 and 9:30. Also, the event may be canceled depending on fishing conditions. Please understand in advance. There are kid-friendly activities too, including a stamp-art workshop to make a Taiki drawstring bag, a woodworking class, and a bounce dome ✨ Come enjoy Taiki’s seasonal flavors in Kashirin Park, surrounded by the town tree, kashiwa (oak)!! We look forward to seeing you 🤗 📍Date and Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM 📍Location: Kashirin Park (held rain or shine) https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=424...

Introducing 🍁 the Okusobana Nature Garden scheduled to open on October 1 The total road closure due to the construction of the Okusobana Valleys Road is expected to be lifted, and you can Fun the Okusobana Nature Garden in autumn from 10/1! Okusohana Nature Garden Information 【Opening period (autumn)】2025/10/1 (Water)~11/3(Mon) 【Opening Hours】8:30-17:00 【Address】16943-4 Onimusato, Nagano City (Okusobana Dam) 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Inquiry】Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 The best time to see < Autumn leaves> Every year, mid-October to late October The promenades are maintained and you can enjoy trekking for about 2~4 hours. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Okusobana Nature Garden #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.09.18 Scenes of today's red spider lililies in the sun. Behind the Hinata Yakushi bus stop, flowers are opening one after another and blooming beautifully. On the other hand, in the Hinata Yakushi Precincts and the Water District, it seems that it will take a little longer to bloom. It is expected to be crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so please come with plenty of time. For Access and future Information, please check the website of the Tourism Association. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10956/...

Today, the total number of visitors to "Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato" reached 5 million, and a commemorative Ceremony was held! ✨ Thank you to everyone who attended! It is 🌟 a Roadside Station full of charm where you can enjoy the blessings of Local Tokachi Thank you for your continued support of "Roadside Station Otofuke"!

Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku was held in on September 13. This year, many customers Fun large fireworks that color the night sky from Guest Room and restaurants. If your stay is a memorable one, it will be a great pleasure for us. All of our staff are looking forward to bringing you a special day next year. The videos are three-shaku balls taken by the 📷 staff

#015《Special Report》 A new program has started to Broadcasting the charms of Miyazaki Prefecture Tonomachi and seasonal Information! The first broadcast aired on Wednesday, September 10. It was broadcast on UMK TV Miyazaki, and the program name is [Roadside Station One "Tsu Chao"]! !! It is a program full of various charms and seasonal Information of Tonomachi! Program name: Roadside Station "Tsu Chao" Broadcast date: 2nd Wednesday of every month 21:54~22:00 Contents: The charm of Tonomachi Broadcasting seasonal Information Broadcasting M C: Reina Anai Born in Tonomachi, UMK TV Miyazaki's [Yokaban!! 【4 o'clock! Reina, who has appeared on Miyazaki Sunshine FM's "Monday Pupupu" and "Keiichi Yamamoto's Finals". There is no doubt that it will be a fun program! Please take a look!

A flyer for the "Light Wave Project in Water Beach" Held in at Water Beach on September 27 (Sat) ~ 29 (Mon) has arrived! !! Events will be held at night, so please watch your step. Outline of Noh and Kyogen Light Wave Project in Water Beach (Date) 2025 (Reiwa 7) September 27 (Sat) ~ 29 (Mon) (Time) 17:00~21:00 (Sunset 17:46) (Venue) Shoishohama Beach in front of Car No. 2 (Light colors the beach at about 200m) Light up at the edge of the waves with special lighting "Hololight". The blue light plays with the waves, creating a one-of-a-kind and fantastic scene. Please enjoy to your heart's content the exquisite mindfulness experience of light and waves that can only be experienced at Water Beach this autumn. * Due to unavoidable circumstances such as sudden stormy weather, it may be canceled without notice. In case of cancellation, we will notify you on the town Home page. Contact us Mihama Town Tourism Attraction Division TEL：0770-32-6705 MAIL:kanko@town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp https://www.town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp/soshiki/11/14780.html...

Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year’s Eve as a way of symbolically cutting off the misfortunes of the past year. In the Imajo area, families make soba at home at the end of the year to serve as their year-crossing noodles.

Photographed 9/13/25. This is LEC COFFEE's fig Basque cheesecake. I passed the exam I took last month, so I congratulated you. 😊💮

The "Vegetable Garden Buffet Restaurant Vegful Kitchen" in the Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche operated by Toyooka Tourism Association has become a certified restaurant of the Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association! This is the second store in Nagano Prefecture. Every morning Local farmers ship vegetables carefully selected by vegetable professionals so that you can enjoy many of Local vegetables! The ingredients used in the Veggie Full Kitchen are mainly vegetables and fruits that are Cultivation in the Toyooka Village. Since we purchase directly from farmers in the Village, the vegetables and fruits used differ depending on the season. Because we purchase delicious food every day at that time, you can enjoy it "super Fresh" and "Safe and secure". At that time, Our stores' food coordinator devises the dish that best suits the ingredients. The "vegetable garden" in the vegetable garden buffet refers to the farms of local (Toyooka Village and neighboring towns/villages) farmers. When customers many eat Fresh and delicious Local ingredients, it Gari motivates farmers. Please Use the buffet restaurant "Veggie Full Kitchen" that is healthy and creates vitality for the community, which is happy for the mind, body, and farmers!

Rice harvesting has begun in the terraced rice fields in the Highlands area of Kumano Kodo and Kiri no Sato. It is good to walk leisurely, but if you are thinking of walking the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Course in autumn, please rest your legs for a while and enjoy this view.

Photographed 9/16/25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. When I Prayer around 10 o'clock, the removal of the edge wind chime had begun.

Event Announcement📣 “Sea and Land Festival” and Toyokoro Industry Fair 2025 is coming 😊 Enjoy an autumn in Toyokoro filled with sights, tastes, and fun. This year, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the town’s establishment, the festival will be more lavish than usual, featuring special complimentary items like Toyokoro wagyu diced steak and Toyokoro autumn salmon chanchan-yaki available in limited quantities 😍 Onstage, you can enjoy drum performances by Toyokoro Taiko “Enyukai” and a concert by Toyokoro Junior High School Brass Band, plus a spectacular stage show featuring enka singer Junko Ishihara as a guest! Also returning by popular demand are the annual hits: the Otsu autumn salmon direct-sale event and the autumn salmon grab contest 🎵 There will also be a bounty of activities including a rice cake and sweets toss where you can win local specialties, various local product stalls, and food trucks—plenty to enjoy!! Toyokoro’s bounty is ripe for the picking—now’s the perfect time to taste it! We look forward to seeing you 🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, September 20, 9:40 AM–2:00 PM 📍Venue: JA Toyokoro Multipurpose Plaza https://www.toyokoro.jp/page/6325.html...

Kikuchi City’s largest festival, the Kikuchi Souhakuryu Festival, takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, along the shopping street and at Kikuchi City Furusato Creation Civic Plaza in Kumamoto Prefecture. Four dragons—the two called the male dragon and the female dragon, plus two young dragons carried by children—perform a bold and vigorous routine together with their carriers. In Kikuchi City, legends say the ancestor of the Kikuchi clan rested beside Kikunoike and a white dragon appeared, marking the beginning of Kikuchi. Another tale tells that when Kikuchi Onsen was discovered, a white dragon spoke in a dream. The city therefore has sightseeing spots linked to dragons. The Souhakuryu Festival began in 1994 based on those legends to revitalize the local community. The white dragon measures 50 meters in length and weighs a total of 500 kilograms. To the shouts of “Seiya! Seiya!” it parades through the shopping street. Men carry the white dragon, making its large body writhe as it charges forward with powerful, heroic movement. The dramatic dragon dance is a must-see. At the end, about 3,000 fireworks burst into the night sky right before your eyes. Enjoy the full-on atmosphere of the Souhakuryu Festival with the carriers’ rousing shouts, the dragon’s winding motion, and the close-up fireworks. Kikuchi Souhakuryu Festival official website https://kikuchi-hakuryu.com//

Nikko Toshogu Shrine covered in fog on a rainy day ✩.*°

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[Limited] 10 sets a day! Seasonal Halloween dessert plates will be served 👻 with drinks such as coffee and tea Please enjoy the special marriage of playful Sweets and Aroma drinks only in autumn. Period: Friday, October 24, 2025 ~ Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. M.～5:00P.M. Fee: ¥3,000 Contents: Dessert plate + drink (you can choose from the following) Drink menu: Hakodate Misuzu Coffee, Ronnefeldt (tea), Mari Senjo Hana Ai (Jasmine Tea) Contact: 0154-31-1277 (9:00A. M.～6:00P.M.)