Photographed 6/29/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Summer in Japan is very hot, and it is quaint to visit the riverbed to escape the summer.

Dazzling summer light shining through the porch. This year's heat is in serious mode. The cat is exploring in search of the last coolness in the sink Water ...? In the afternoon when the wind chimes do not ring, the silence and heat blend together in the summer of Japan. "Squid can't be angry about anything with this water...?"

Yanagidani Kannon Yanggu Temple Kyoto, Nagaokakyo City, Jodoganido no Tani 2 Avalokitasvara, which is full of wide and deep compassion, and Yanagitani Kannon, which has a guardian deity that controls the power of Nature such as Nature worship, spirit worship, and ancestor worship, is a spiritual experience, and the Main Hall is designated as Shinsai Province Sacred Site No. 17, and Okunoin Temple is designated as Rakusai Kannon Sacred Site No. 10.

Nagaoka Tenmangu 2-15-13 Tenjin, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto A shrine where the god of learning is enshrined. The road on the water, the stone bridge, and the road to the Precincts are fun. There is also a Ume Plum Garden, and it is a shrine with many highlights.

Photographed on July 1, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Water Jingu Shrine 3-10-24 Hirose, ShimaHonmachi, Mishima-gun, Osaka "The Wind of Blessing" wind chime and the Car Square About 1000 wind chimes "Lucky Wind" have begun! Held in: July 1 (Tue) – September 9 (Tue) 2025 The sound of wind chimes, a summer tradition, was originally used for exorcism. It is a sound that exorcises the calamities that come on the wind and carries health and happiness. Please pass through the wind chimes and visit the Main Shrine. Look at the strips of wind chimes. The wind chimes express everyone's gratitude. Thereare when I think about gratitude again, I realize what is really important to me. Gratitude written by others can heal one's heart. Thereare times when your gratitude can help someone else. I hope that the spirit of gratitude will be able to help you. Strips are 500 yen (up to 2 sheets / There is a at the reception)

A Tranquil Shrine Soothing You with the Cool Chime of Wind Bells At Sagi Shrine each summer we hold the “Wind Bell Festival.” 🎐 Wind Bell Festival 🎐 Event Period Friday, June 20, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 Around 500 wind bells line the grounds during the festival, offering vivid colors, refreshing tones, and the calming green of the shrine grounds. It’s also a hidden popular spot in Miyoshi City for Instagram-worthy photos. The grounds regularly host markets such as the “Saginoko-san Goenichi” market. (Check @saginokosan.goenichi on Instagram for event details!) Summer is just getting started. Why not visit Sagi Shrine to enjoy some cool relief? ⛩️ Sagi Shrine 📍1877 Tokaichi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 📞 0824-62-3343 📱 080-5363-3967

Spice up the summer in Nagano! Information on festivals ✨ in July (1) Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple Summer Festival Zenko Temple Omote approach to the temple will be a pedestrian paradise, and various Events such as food and drink booth Stalls, working Car exhibition, Shinshu professional wrestling will be Held in! Held in stage Events such as dance at Central Square and TOiGO Plaza, food and beverage booths, cosplay Events "Kosrai" and karaoke competitions by JOYSOUND! 【Date & Time】7/6 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 (rain or shine) 【Venue】Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple ・Daimon South Intersection - Kakayayama Intersection ・Central Square ・TOiGO Square ※ Shinshu Pro Wrestling Around the constellation Monzenpla (next to the BenBen booth) 10:00～10:30 14:00～14:30 * Kosrai's stage is at TOiGO Square 13:15～14:00 * Karaoke tournament will be held at TOiGO Square 10:00～11:00 12:10～13:10 14:00～15:00 Held in! (2) Nagano Gion Festival Be sure to see the glamour and delicate craftsmanship of the stalls up close. The dynamic lion dance and the supple and elegant Japan dance are also a must see! In addition, for the first time this year, Central Square will open a limited Stalls of "Shinshu Sake Brewery (Shinshu Local Sake, Shinshu Craft Beer, Shinshu Wine)" for the first time. Events such as stalls and live performances on stage are plentiful. 【Schedule】 7/12 (Sat) Yoiyama (Eve Festival) 7/13 (Sun) Stall procession 【Venue】Nagano City Chuo Street area and Zenko Temple *Please check the official website for details of the time and venue. (3) Nagano Tanabata Festival The 440-Meter arcade that covers the street is decorated with vivid Tanabata decorations. The arcade that symbolizes Nagano City's "Gondo" was recently renovated yellowtail 30 years, and the interior has become brighter, so you can enjoy Tanabata decorations more than every year! 【Date】7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/7 (Thu) 【Venue】Gondo Arcade Street Area Zenkoji Temple Omote Approach to the Temple Summer Festival #Nagano Gion Festival #Nagano Tanabata Festival #Summer Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Hello everyone, this ☺ is Kitahiroshima Town in the northwestern part of Hiroshima Prefecture! We, the Kitahiroshima Town Tourism Association, will broadcasting the charm and latest information of our town. Thank you for 💛 following and sharing 【What kind of town is Kitahiroshima Town?】 】 In the northwestern part of the Hiroshima Prefecture, in the West China Mountains Elevation 300 Meter to 800 Meter It is located almost in the center of the Geihoku region, which extends to the basin Highlands, and borders Shimane Prefecture to the north. Fresh greenery in Spring, Clear streams in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and Winter sports in winter are crowded with tourists. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a relay point connecting Sanyo and Sanin, and in the Middle Ages, it was also a production area of iron sand. In addition to the many ruins of the Sengoku Warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi) and the Yoshikawa clan, Folk performing arts such as Kagura and Dengaku, beech forests, Wetlands, flora and fauna, etc. It is a town where precious and majestic Nature spreads Nature and rural culture is alive. I want to know more about Kitahiroshima Town! I want to go! For those who say, Please see ✨ the "Roundabout, Kitahiroshima" Home page and each social media

🎨 One hundred forms that connect earth and heart — a place where Sakai pottery’s present and future meet. 📢 Free works by members of the Sakai pottery community, Sakai ware tea bowls and sencha sets, works by four guest ceramic artists, a collaboration between elementary school students’ animal-shaped clay whistles and members’ haniwa figures ☺ About 100 works submitted by exhibitors will be on display, and there is also a charity corner supporting disaster recovery!

Mihama Town Energy and Environment Education Experience Center “Kiipas” will hold a summer holiday program from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, August 6. Participation is free, so please join us! See the flyer for details. Please use the application form below. Mihama Town Energy and Environment Education Experience Center “Kiipas” Address: 62-1 Nyuu, Mihama Town Phone: 0770-39-1116 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sa_qrn7VglV90mV-tZQ6dn3y8M4wg23W5LToNIwW1yM/viewform?edit_requested=true...

＼ ✨💠After the Hydrangea Festival💠✨ ／ Starting today, July 2nd, hydrangeas are floating in the monument tank at Izukyū Shimoda Station rotary.💠🫧 The hydrangeas were carefully pruned by the staff in charge of Shimoda Park, and they will remain on display until Wednesday, July 16th. Even hydrangeas that have passed their peak in the park look fresh and beautiful when floated on the water! There are especially many blue hydrangeas, which stand out against the summer sky and give a very refreshing impression.🌿🩵 If you are nearby, please stop by and take a look! *Only authorized personnel have pruned or collected plants within Shimoda Park. Please refrain from cutting or taking plants from the park.*

■Paella Cooking Experience■ This plan invites you to try making paella with support from a specialist certified by the All-Japan Paella Federation. The venue, Nodahiraya Campground, lies deep in Toyooka Village. Far from the village, this quiet campsite spreads along the clear Abukawa River. Relax and refresh amid the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river, and enjoy making paella together with cheerful company! [Plan Details] ■Period Late April through about October ■Meeting Place Toyooka Village Tourism Association (Toyooka Tabi Jikan) = For those using car navigation = Toyooka Tabi Jikan Address: 12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture TEL 0265-49-3395 If the address above does not appear, set your destination to Toyooka Village Central Nursery School and come to the meeting point. Toyooka Village Central Nursery School Address: 12368 Kamiine, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■Capacity 10 people (minimum number to operate: 5) *If you wish to participate with fewer than 5 people or more than 10 people, please consult with us. ■Price (tax included) For groups of 5 to 10 people: Price per person: 5,500 yen *If you wish to join with a different number of participants, please consult with us. [Contact: Toyooka Village Tourism Association (Toyooka Tabi Jikan)] ・By phone: 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00) ・Inquiries via website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■Course Content and Schedule (approximate duration: 4 hours) 1. Gather at Toyooka Tabi Jikan 11:00 (payment) 2. Travel to Nodahiraya Campground 11:00–around 11:45 *Please travel by private car. 3. Arrive at Nodahiraya Campground around 11:45 4. Paella making experience and meal around 11:45–15:00 6. Dismissal at Nodahiraya Campground on site around 15:00 ■About the Plan [About Nodahiraya Campground] It is about a 40-minute drive from the center of Toyooka Village. You can leave the village behind and spend a leisurely time enjoying the green trees and the murmur of the river. Please travel to the campground by private car. [About the Paella Making Experience] Under the guidance of a paellero (paella cook) certified by the All-Japan Paella Federation, participants will experience making paella. Learn from specialists in authentic paella cooking, including members of Japan’s national paella contest team and winners of the Paella Mania Cup, and enjoy this special experience. [Combining with Other Activities] It is possible to combine this with other activities. In particular, we recommend combining it with the “Pothole Tour,” where you can enjoy river play at one of Japan’s largest pothole sites. [Clothing] ・Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for activity *Before and after the tour, you may use the changing room and lockers at the Toyooka Village Tourism Association. *For an additional fee, you may also use the showers at the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility. (300 yen) ■How to Inquire and Apply Please apply by phone or via the inquiry form on the website. Phone: Toyooka Tabi Jikan 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00) Website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■Cancellation Policy Free cancellation is possible until 6:00 p.m. four days before the experience date. After that time, a 100 percent cancellation fee will apply.

■Pothole Tour■ Deep inside Toyooka Village, at the foot of Mt. Kimen, you can enjoy river play at one of Japan’s largest potholes. Dive headfirst into a plunge pool or float and relax. Refresh yourself to the fullest in the emerald-green summer stream. Our guide staff will support you. You may join with children. We recommend combining this with a paella-cooking experience at Nodaira Campground! 【Plan Details 】 ■Season Around July to early September ※If you prefer dates outside the above period, please consult us. ■Meeting place General Incorporated Association Toyooka Village Tourism Association (Toyooka Tabi Jikan) ＝ For those using car navigation ＝ 《Toyooka Tabi Jikan》 Address: 12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture TEL 0265-49-3395 ※If the above address does not appear, set your destination to Toyooka Village Central Nursery School and come to that location. 《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: Kamiine 12368, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■Capacity 8 people (minimum number to hold tour: 2 people) ※If only one person or more than eight people wish to participate, please consult us. ■Price (tax included) Per person: 5,000 yen ※If you use the showers at Nodaira Campground, an additional 500 yen per person is required. ■Course details and schedule ① Meet at Toyooka Tabi Jikan 9:30 (payment) ② Travel to Nodaira Campground Around 9:30–10:10 ※Please travel by private car. ③ Arrive at Nodaira Campground Around 10:10 ④ Walk to the pothole area Around 10:15–10:45 ⑤ Stream walk and river play at the pothole Around 10:45–12:15 ⑥ Return to Nodaira Campground and dismiss on site Around 12:45 ■About the plan 【About Nodaira Campground】 It is about a 40-minute drive from the center of Toyooka Village. Leaving populated areas behind, you can enjoy a relaxed time surrounded by green trees and the sound of the river. Please travel to the campground by private car. 【About the pothole “Daimyojin Fuchi”】 In Abukawa Gorge there is one of Japan’s largest giant potholes, measuring seven meters in diameter. A pothole forms when stones on the riverbed rotate in the current and gradually carve into the bedrock over long years. 【Can be combined with other activities】 You can combine the pothole tour with a paella-cooking experience or a guided cycling tour. Please inquire for details. 【Clothing and items to bring】 ● Quick-drying clothing (recommended: garments with minimal skin exposure) e.g., rash guard ● Change of clothes ● Shoes that can get wet (recommended: those that do not come off easily) e.g., marine shoes ※You may use the changing rooms and lockers inside the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility before and after the tour. ※For an additional fee, showers at Nodaira Campground are available (500 yen). ※For an additional fee, showers inside the Toyooka Village Tourism Association facility are available (300 yen). ■Inquiries and reservations Please apply by phone or via the inquiry form on the Toyooka Tabi Jikan website. Phone number: Toyooka Tabi Jikan 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00) Website: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...

Photographed on July 1, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 6/29/25. Among the more than 2,000 rim musubi wind chime, only one There are wind chime with red thread. Every day, the location changes. If you find it, you may find something good.

Tokachigawa Onsen district has welcomed its fifth winery in the area, Tokachigaoka Winery, which opened on April 18th. Each grape cluster is tended carefully over time, grown organically while daily efforts keep pests under control. Basked in sunlight, the grapes develop high sugar levels and a perfect balance of acidity. Inside the shop, paid tastings of Otopuke Roman are available (with cheese snacks), so be sure to give them a try.😊 We also sell cheeses that pair well with wine, Aizawa Winery’s Sacherella and Ryunosuke, Memuro Winery’s Yorokobu, Tokachi Wine’s Jewel of Tokachi, and Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery’s Yusui. Please stop by when you visit Tokachigawa Onsen.🤗 ● Access: about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station About 30 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal (get off at Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa and walk about 5 minutes) ● Inquiries: Tokachigaoka Winery TEL: 0155-67-1981

Egiling Tournament in Kōno 2025: Date Announced!! An Aori-ika (bigfin reef squid) fishing competition taking place along the coastline of the Kōno district in Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Egling Tournament in Kōno 2025 will be held according to the following terms and conditions. Registration opens on July 17. Please apply using the dedicated application form on the Kōno Tourism Association website or by fax. We look forward to welcoming many participants.

At the National Bihoku Hillside Park (Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture), the hydrangeas that color the early summer in Japan are in Best time to visit! ✨ About 100 varieties and 10,000 "hydrangeas" planted in the Hiba-no-Sato hydrangea garden and Japanese cedar trees are in Best time to visit! Best time to visit is expected to continue until early July. Hydrangea flowering status (as of June 29) 【Name】Hydrangea 【Flowering state】Best time to visit 【Flowering period】Mid-June ~ mid-July *Best time to visit is ~early July 【Flowering place】Hiba no Sato, Hydrangea Garden, Japanese cedar trees Number of units: Approx. 10,000 shares 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 Click here for details▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/news/5133...

Tadao Ando, a world Famous-renowned architect, proposed to Matsuyama City that he would like to Maintenance and donate the Children's Book Forest to the Clouds Above The Hill Museum he designed "Children's Book Forest Matsuyama" will open on Monday, July 28, 2025 (Reiwa 7)! To commemorate the occasion, on Sunday, July 27, the day before, Tadao Ando's lecture "Matsuyama as a No.1 in Japan" will be Held in. Ms. Ando talks about her thoughts on the "Children's Book Forest" and Matsuyama. Applications must be received by Friday, July 4, and if there are many applications, a lottery will be held. Application period: ~2025 (Reiwa 7) must arrive by Friday, July 4 Capacity: 500 people (all seats reserved) ["Children's Book Forest Matsuyama" Opening Commemorative Lecture] Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 (Reiwa 7) Start: 3 p.m. Scheduled to end: 4 p.m. Venue: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotels Matsuyama 4F Diamond Ball Room Lecture: Architect Tadao Ando Title: Matsuyama as a No.1 in Japan For details, please check the Home page of the Clouds Above The Hill Museum. #Ehime #Matsuyama #Children's Book Forest #Tadao Ando #Lecture #Architect #EHIME #MATSUYAMA #Clouds Above The Hill Museum #Nice Matsuyama #Matsuyama Tourism Convention Association

~Going to meet the "happiness" flower, Renge Shoma-Climbing Kurodake in summer~ Around the time of Obon, the phantom flower "KiRenge Shoma" 🌼 begins to bloom quietly in the mountains Designated as an endangered species II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List and attracting attention in NHK's TV series, this flower is said to make you happy when you see it. In the past, Renge Shoma used to grow in clusters around Morotsuka Village and Mt. Kurodake, but now their numbers have decreased greatly due to the effects of deer eating damage. Now, Local people are barely holding on to their lives in the limited area where conservation activities continue. Kurodake has been designated as an "Important Habitat" by Miyazaki Prefecture, and in addition to Renge Shoma, it is a precious treasure trove of nature with many rare mountain wildflowers and wild animals unique to Kyushu. On this mountaineering tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and you will be able to enjoy the rich forest while guiding you through rare plants and commentary on Nature. 🟡 【Outline of the Kurodake Mountaineering Tour】 📅 Date: Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 9:00-16:00 📍 Meeting: Obarai Community Center (*Leading from Shiitake Museum 21 is also possible) 🎒 Subject: 3 years old or older (minimum 4 participants / maximum 10 participants) 💰 Fee: Adult 5,000 yen / Child 4,000 yen (lunch and guide fee included) 📝 Application Deadline: Saturday, August 16 Climbing difficulty: ★★ ☆☆☆ (for beginners ~ intermediates) 🌱 Please wear comfortable clothing, mountaineering boots, or non-slip athletic shoes. 🌼 A special day of summer when you meet a phantom flower. We look forward to your participation!

Teshikaga Day-Trip Baths Guide Teshikaga offers many hot springs with free-flowing natural source water. With options ranging from public baths to hotel hot springs, you can choose a day bath that suits your preference. Here is a roundup of recommended day-trip baths in Teshikaga. ♨️ https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=663%2C669...

Midsummer in Teshikaga Spots you should definitely visit 🐻☕️ 📍Sakhalin Spruce Nature Trail ___________________________ A walking trail behind Kawayu Visitor Center (ig: @kawayu_vc). It’s an authentic forest you can drop into easily. Staff at the facility can provide a 20–30 minute guided walk on request.✨ This season is especially recommended as gozentachibana moves from white flowers to red berries. On the second-floor cafe (ig: @cafesoftwood) you can enjoy meals and tea, so you can make the most of your visit to Kawayu Visitor Center.🍙🌿 https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/eco_museum/...

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a rim musubi wind chime. 🎐

Shintoku Tokachi Pure Water Iron Travel Campaign 2025 Last year's popular winter iron travel campaign This summer! Take the Train from Shintoku Town and the neighboring town of "Shimizu, Tokachi" and get an iron travel seal! This is 🎫 the plan 🚃🚃---------------- Period: Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, August 31 Railway Travel Stamp Distribution Station 🚉　 Shintoku Station Tokachi Water Station Distribution point time 🕰️ Shintoku Station - 7:10 a.m. - 6:25 p.m. Tokachi Kiyo Water Station - 6:55 a.m. - 5:05 p.m. (Staff may be absent due to work) Eligibility 💡 1. Get off the column Car with "Shintoku Station" or "Tokachi Water" Use. 2. Notify the ticket gate staff that you have received the "Iron Travel Seal". * Distribution is Subject only at Get off o'clock. * Subject admission tickets and commuter passes are not eligible. * It will be one per person. * The iron travel seal will be printed and written, and there will be no date. *Please enter the date yourself. * We will not distribute after hours. 🚃🚃---------------- And this time! For the first 100 people with a 2-station iron travel mark GET "Original mount" as a gift 🎁 Redemption location – 2nd floor of the Shintoku Station Regional Exchange Center "Tokutoku" Redemption time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. * For exchange, please present the "iron travel seal" of "Shintoku Station" and "Tokachi Clear Water". * Please be sure to write the "date" on the iron travel seal before exchange. * At the time of exchange, the distributed certificate will be stamped on the back of the iron travel seal. What's more! When you present an iron travel seal in the town of Shintoku Town and Shimizu, Tokachi Town "You can get great 🉐 Privileges!" Date must be entered before use. In addition, Privileges are valid only on the day entered on the iron travel seal. * Privileges can be received at multiple stores and facilities on the day entered on the iron travel seal. * Please check the facilities and store Information by yourself. * Privileges may change due to the convenience of the store / facilities. 🚃ー ー🚃🚃 As far as Shintoku Town is concerned, we have sponsors from various places, from north to south and from west to east, so it would be Squid 🚲 to walk around the city using a rental bicycle Reception – 2nd Floor of the Community Exchange Center "Tokutoku" 　　　Shintoku Tourism Association Window Business hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Fee – City Cycle, Mountain Bike 　　　/free 　　　Electric assist cycle / 1000 yen per day 　　　* The number of units is limited. 　　　　Please feel free to contact us. 🚃🚃---------------- "Shintoku Town" Privileges stores and facilities #Soba no Minatoya @sobanoyakata @ramen_miurashouten @ishimatsu_susi @tuktuk_shintoku #Meals #Heiseien @yuka_cyoko #Snack Fusen @setouchi.urapp4313 / @oyatsuya_hana3 @t_kinokotan #Miyagiya Ryokan #Guesthouse Sahoro House @kyodogakusha_shintoku #Village 432 @tokachi_sahoro_resort_official @lake_inn2141 @kamuimintara2000 @higashitaisetsusou "Tokachi Clean Water" Privileges stores and facilities #Ebisuya confectionery shop #Three dishes of Soba noodles @idaten4947 #Ryokan Ariake @tokachi_millennium_forest 🚃🚃🚃 ---------------- #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shimizu, Tokachi #Shintoku #Worm #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shimizu Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Cheong Water Station #Tokachi Qing Water Station #Iron Trip #Campaigns #JR Hokkaido #hokkaido #tokachi #station #tokachi #shintoku #tokachishimizu #welcomeshintoku

📣 Notice: Black Ships Museum Closed and Ryugu Cave Promenade Closed to Traffic The Black Ships Museum will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 10 for interior cleaning.🧹 Also, the Ryugu Cave upper promenade will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, July 8 for repair work.🚧 ※Visitors can still view the cave from the stairs below. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.🙇‍♀️

It is Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Every year in May, the moss phlox is in full bloom. The disadvantage is that there are many people during the day.

It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

I was able to capture the scenery that makes me feel the old-fashioned atmosphere of Japan in the photo.