On my walk, I thought, "Wow — that's interesting."

Introducing the second round of Sake Tourism tours 😊

On Saturday, December 13, we will host “An Adult Winery Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Visit and Mini Course of Fine Food and Drink.”

At Tokachigaoka Winery, you will tour areas of the winery that are not usually open to the public and compare two carefully crafted wines paired with cheese 🍷

At Ikeda Wine Castle, we will show you the winery and distillery production sites and give special access to areas normally closed to visitors 🎵

After the tours, enjoy a luxurious mini-course lunch ✨
You will taste small pours of wines paired with each dish and savor the marriage of food and wine 😍

This tour lets you “see, drink, and taste” winemaking and experience the depth of wine culture 🤗


https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/taxi-tour02-04/

The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset. A dining experience imbued with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses ingredients from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
we provide Osechi (traditional New Year dishes) during the New Year season.

For more details
【Instagram】
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The glow of salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
a dining experience filled with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine features ingredients sourced from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
we also offer traditional Osechi dishes during the New Year season.

For more details
【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
expressing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Kushiro Oji Grand Hotel offers a variety of dining choices.

Our Japanese dishes also use Hokkaido-grown ingredients,
presenting a moment that fills both body and soul.

Besides in-house dinners,
we provide Osechi for the year-end and New Year period.

For details
【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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The salmon roe sparkling in the sunset light—
a meal infused with the heart of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we provide a range of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses Hokkaido-sourced ingredients,
offering a time that fills both body and mind.

In addition to evening dining in the hotel,
we also offer Osechi dishes for the New Year period.

【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

[Now accepting applications!] 📸 December 7 Mihama Photowalk in Hayase
Let’s find views worth keeping secret.

Join a photowalk through Hayase, a small lakeside community, as we explore the town on foot.
You’ll discover places that rarely appear in travel guides and spots you usually pass without a second thought.
Each participant may encounter a scene that feels uniquely theirs that day.

While sensing the deeper atmosphere of alleyways and the village, let’s search together for those views you’ll want to keep to yourself.
A great part of the photowalk is sharing perspectives and discoveries with other participants. Bring whatever camera you like and hunt for those little secret scenes.

On the day, photographer Tsutomu Ogino, who handles Mihama Town photography, will accompany the group.
As winter’s presence begins to show, let’s enjoy a pleasant time together.
We warmly look forward to your applications.

■ Date and time: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM
■ Meeting place: Hayase Tourist Information Center (10-1 Hayase, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture)
■ Participation fee: Free (reservation required)
■ Capacity: About 10 people (first-come, first-served)
■ Application deadline: Closes when capacity is reached
■ How to apply
Applications are accepted via Google Forms.
Submitting the form completes your registration.
https://forms.gle/TZht18Bmn31oRNPA7

* Smartphones are fine for cameras.
* Please wear comfortable, warm clothing for walking.
* Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
* Photos taken by participants may be featured on official social media accounts or the website.

#viewmihama

#Mihama Town #Wakasa Mihama #Wakasa Mihama
#Photowalk #photowalk

Hello from the Shosenkyo Tourist Association 😊 The autumn colors at Shosenkyo are gradually giving way to signs of winter.
Rain and wind have started to strip leaves from the trees, but you can still enjoy autumn foliage around Kakuen Peak to Senga Falls for a little while longer 🍁✨

Golden leaves glowing in the sunlight, a carpet of soft fallen leaves underfoot, and the sound of the waterfall echoing through the quiet gorge…
As in the photo, what you see now is the unique beauty of late autumn.

A walk while listening to the rustle of falling leaves is a special experience available only in this season.
Please come and enjoy the remaining autumn colors 🍂🌈

A canal reflecting the air of a foreign land gently cradles the colors of the evening sky.
The lights from the buildings unfurl across the water, and the laughter shared with friends drifts quietly into the scene.
I saw a pale, dreamlike dusk light that slipped softly into the depths of my chest.

"The 40th Anniversary Yubetsu Primeval Field Okhotsk Cross-Country Skiing Tournament"
Scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026!

This cross-country skiing event takes place across the Yubetsu Primeval Field, spanning Engaru Town and Yubetsu Town in Hokkaido's Okhotsk region.
Courses range from the longest 80 km Yubetsu Primeval Field Course, which winds through vast natural scenery, to a beginner-friendly 5 km course, welcoming participants of all ages from adults to children.

Registration period: Monday, December 1, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2026

For details and registration, visit the official website

https://www.okxc.jp/

Ehime Prefecture Osaka Office will hold the "Ehime Saijo Fair"!

From Wednesday, December 3 to Friday, December 5, the Ehime Prefecture Osaka Office will host the "Ehime Saijo Fair" for three days.
We will offer seasonal local produce, Shūsō specialty anpo kaki (semi-dried persimmon), rich carrot juice made from Saijo carrots, Ishizuchi black tea, jams, local sake, nori seaweed and other Saijo products. A fragrant aonori financier will make its debut. We will also promote Saijo City’s attractions, including tourist information.
Residents of the Kinki region and nearby areas, please stop by!

Ehime Saijo City Fair
・Event Period
Wednesday, December 3 to Friday, December 5, 2025
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
*On the final day, Friday, December 5, the fair will close at 5:00 PM

・Location Ehime Prefecture Osaka Office
1st floor, Higobashi Center Building, 1-9-1 Edobori, Nishi Ward, Osaka City, 550-0002

・Details
Sale of Saijo City specialties and other products; tourism promotion

Autumn leaves are often seen during the day, but I wanted to capture the night-time foliage lit up by lights, so I took these photos. The remaining green created a pleasing contrast, and I feel I managed to capture a truly Japanese autumn. This spot is Kouchi Valley in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, which draws many visitors during the autumn leaf season. Although it’s fairly close to my home, I had never been until I took up photography as a hobby and felt the urge to preserve it in pictures, and I was able to shoot without any people appearing in the frame. I take photos mainly for my own satisfaction, but I would be thrilled if they resonated with someone else.

— ⋆⋆✶ Atosanupuri Light-Up — ⋆⋆✶
Today and tomorrow (November 28–29) are the last light-up days of Mt. Io for this year💡
Depending on the day of the week, free shuttle service from accommodations in the hot spring town is available by prior reservation, so please make use of it🚌
You can also view the light-up from inside the MOKMOK Theater, but be sure to bundle up against the cold if you attend today🧣✨
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025_kawayu_autumn/

Taisho University, Shimoda City, and Shizuoka Bank Shimoda Branch partnered, and students from the Faculty of Expression at Taisho University produced video works＼(^o^)／

Under the unified theme “Another Town Story,” students freely created digital works using Shimoda’s town heritage as content. During the Izu Shirahama Jinja Shrine grand festival, they conducted four days of fieldwork from October 27 to 30, set in Izu Shirahama.

Five groups produced five works, each with a distinct personality: some leaned toward a documentary style, others opened up cinematic worlds in short form, some drew you into tales of the gods, others featured bright interviews with visitors talking about Izu Shirahama, and one showcased razor-sharp dance that kept your eyes glued—each offered a unique worldview that kept us captivated until the end.

Please be sure to watch all the works (^○^)

https://www.shimoda-city.info/shirahama-project

Photographed on November 24, 2025.
This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) from Hara Florist.

Good morning ☀
#This morning in Tsukigase
#Satoyama landscape
#A village of flowers, greenery, and water
#Autumn
#I want to connect with people who love photography
#Nara Prefecture #Nara City #Nara sightseeing

Photographed on November 22, 2025.
These are the floral water displays at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

I drove to Fuji-Q Highland on a whim with my eldest son.
That day, Mount Fuji peeked out from the clouds, and the colorful autumn leaves spreading across its foothills blew away my work stress and fatigue.

The plane bathed in the orange of the setting sun seemed to quietly celebrate the end of today.
A brief moment of color unwound my heart.

November 22, 2025
The prefectural border between Noda City, Chiba Prefecture and Sakaimachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
I photographed the sunset from the Tone River embankment on the Sakaimachi side, looking toward Kanseki-jō Castle 🏯.
Behind the castle stood Mt. Fuji 🗻, and above it hung Yuzuki 🌕.
I savored late autumn with the crimson sunset and moon-viewing.

Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami: A Scene from Taijin

On November 15, 2025, Yujaku Yokagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu.

This one-day night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passion of local young people. Performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, the kagura dances are mirrored on the water, creating a magical scene of reflected autumn colors and ritual performance.

Taijin is the final kagura dance, expressing gratitude for the safe completion of the offering performance.
In the hushed venue, the sounds of drums and flutes resound pleasantly.

A Scene from Yakumobarai in the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami

On November 15, 2025, the Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami took place in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu

This one-night-only night kagura, held during the autumn foliage season, began thanks to the passionate efforts of local young people. Dances of the kagura are performed on a stage set above Shinji Pond, creating a beautiful, otherworldly scene as the maple leaves and the kagura are reflected on the water.

Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally in Shimoda is now on!
Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture keeps the winter season blooming with flower events.

1) Until December 14, Little Angel Festa 2025 is happening on Mt. Nesugata — yay!
https://ropeway.co.jp/
Please take the ShimodaRopeway from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the summit.
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2) From November 30 to January 4, the Aloe Flower Festival is held in Izu Shirahama — yay!
https://www.izu-shirahama.jp/?p=4552
Bright red, cone-shaped aloe flowers bloom boldly against the backdrop of Shirahama Beach.
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3) From December 20 to January 31, the 60th Daffodil Festival takes place at scenic Tsumekizaki!
https://www.shimoda-city.info/suisen

Enjoy the winter flowers that color Shimoda while taking part in the stamp rally (^○^).
You can still collect stamps even outside each event period, so please visit Shimoda by January 31.

After the Daffodil Festival ends, neighboring Minami-Izu Town and Kawazu Town will hold cherry blossom festivals!

Izu overflows with flowers all year round!
We warmly invite you to come and visit.

A packed winter of events! Introducing December's event lineup ✨

1. Nagano Christmas Market 2025
The Nagano Christmas Market, which drew many visitors last year, returns this year!
Traditional Christmas decorations and a market that evokes authentic German charm await you.

Date: Friday, December 12 – Thursday, December 25
Hours:
Weekdays: 15:00–20:00
Weekends: 11:00–20:00
Venue: Nagano Station East Exit Park
*See the official website for details*


2. Togakushi Ski Resort Opens
With a variety of runs, both beginners and advanced skiers can have fun.
Enjoy a full program of events and a wide selection of slope-side dining for even more fun!

Planned opening date: Saturday, December 13
Hours: 8:30–16:15
Venue: Togakushi Ski Resort
*See the official website for details*


3. Zenkoji Omotesando Illumination
Zenkoji Omotesando and the Nagano Station area will be magically lit with illuminations ✨

Period: Saturday, November 15 – Monday, February 23, 2026
Hours: 17:00–22:00
Area: Zenkoji Omotesando (Nagano Station Ekimae Crossing to Zenkoji Crossing)
Christmas tree locations:
Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit Station Square
Seisen University Higashiguchi Campus
Nagano Tokyu Department Store Front Plaza
*Christmas trees will be on display until Thursday, December 25.*
*See the official website for details*


4. 100th-Edition Commemoration: Zenkoji Binzuru Market
This handmade market celebrates its 100th edition this December!
A variety of food and craft stalls will gather, creating a market that makers, buyers, locals, and tourists alike can enjoy.
An original commemorative novelty item is also planned.

Dates: Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
Hours: 10:00–15:00
Venue: Shiroyama Park
*See the official website for details*


#Nagano City events #Nagano events #Event information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Photographed on November 26th
The two Himalayan cherry trees in Aquatic Park are now in full bloom! Please enjoy the delicate flowers of these cherries blooming against the autumn leaves (the leaves of the Daikan-zakura).
Aquatic Park, Section 1 Address / Atami City, Nagisacho area (near Aquatic Park First Parking Lot)

About the Himalayan cherry
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/702

This is Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture.
The trolley train running through the autumn leaves created a nostalgic scene that was simply lovely.

(୨୧❛ᴗ❛)📷✨🍁🚂

Around mid-autumn, during a casual walk when I popped in for a short visit, it was quietly and cutely in bloom. It's one of my favorite autumn flowers.✨

During an early morning walk, I saw something so beautiful and thought, "Wow—this is lovely," so I took a photo. Walking is the best.

I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.
There was a heart-shaped ginkgo tree along the approach.
May something good happen. 😊

[Nishiokopper Live]
GA.KOPPER Event Announcement📢

Friday, December 19
Doors open at 6:30 PM / Show starts at 7:00 PM
At GA.KOPPER Guesthouse, Nishiokoppe Village

Nishiokopper Live is coming up!

This event is organized by villagers of Nishiokoppe Village who call themselves "Nishiokopper," and it's for the Nishiokopper community.

Enjoy both light-hearted and wholehearted performances that will warm your body and soul on a cold winter night.

Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Free admission.

For inquiries, please call 090-6446-7689 (Asano).

#NishiokopperLive #Nishiokopper #GAKOPPER #Guesthouse #Nishiokoppe #Hokkaido #Christmas #Winter

Photographed on November 22, 2013.
This is the hanatemizu (a flower-filled purification basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

A viewing deck has been completed at Moiwa yama Forest Park.

A viewing deck has been completed near the summit of Mowa-yama, located on the northern side of Taiki Town. Because snow removal does not take place during winter, your last chance to enjoy the panoramic views of the Hidaka Mountain Range is before the snowfall begins.
Be sure to pay a visit!

The Nihon Teien at Showa Memorial Park is beautiful