Recruitment of participants for ❗️ the mountain opening mountaineering event ⛰️ Implementation of the 2025 (Reiwa 7) Mountain Opening Mountaineering Meeting. * Traditional Japanese straw raincoat participation in Shinto rituals is free of charge. ⭐︎Date: Saturday, April 12 2025 (Reiwa 7) ⭐︎ Participation fee 1000 yen (insurance fee and amulet included) * Traditional Japanese straw raincoat participation in Shinto rituals does not require application. ⭐︎Course Descent of the Heavenly Grandson Course ⭐︎ How to apply Please Phone or use the application form below. ⭐︎Application deadline: Monday, April 7 All the staff will climb slowly, so 🔰 it is a mountaineering event that ❗️🥳 beginners can climb with peace of mind 【Notes】 * The age is up to 70 years old, but those who usually exercise can participate even if they are over 70 years old. * Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. *Please prepare your own lunch and emergency food. * As soon as the Shinto ritual is over, you will move to the Trailhead (5th Sabo Dam) by Car. * It will be decided by light rain, but if it is canceled by the evening of the 11th (Friday) at the discretion of the secretariat, we will contact you. Even in the event of cancellation, the Shinto ritual will be performed. [Application form] https://docs.google.com/.../1ik84ozPLmto7PgPEXKrGsPI.../edit... 【Application and Inquiries】 Takaharucho Tourism Association 0984-42-4560

Announcement of the 57th Banei Kinen📣 On Sunday, March 16, the pinnacle race of Banei horse racing, the Norin-Suisan Daijin Shoten—the 57th Banei Kinen—will be held at Banei Tokachi Obihiro Racecourse to decide the strongest Banei horse!!😄 In this event, massive draft horses weighing about one ton pull one-ton sleds as they compete in speed and strength!! At Obihiro Racecourse, the Banei Kinen events will run from March 14 through March 16. Enjoy three days packed with a variety of activities🎵 This year, Tokachi Aozora Ladies will join the Banei Kinen events. Around 2:00 PM on March 14 they will make on-track predictions together with expert tipsters—please come by and join the fun!! Recently, Tokachi Aozora Ladies promoted the Banei Kinen in Sapporo together with Banei racing officials and Banei Tokachi’s mascot, Ricky. They appeared on FM North Wave, then were interviewed by Hokkaido Shimbun, Sports Nippon, and Sports Hochi. Thank you very much!! Come to Obihiro Racecourse and cheer as these giant horses take each powerful step right before your eyes🎵

🛕 Main Hall Guided Tour & Uncovering the Mystery of Sakai Prefecture In addition to a guided tour of the city’s largest wooden structure, the Main Hall, the temple’s sutra repository will be open for two days only😲 We will explore the mystery of “Sakai Prefecture,” which existed for 14 years in the past✨ 📢 "Untie the Strings: Exploring the Mystery of Sakai 2025"🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Honganji Sakai Betsuin, free admission! 🔍 For details, please check the Sakai Tourism Guide website news. 📬 How to apply: On the day, please speak to a nearby sightseeing volunteer guide. ※ During chanting, visitors cannot enter the Main Hall, so you may be asked to wait.

Hello 😊 This is Ryusuido. In March, Shosenkyo Gorge feels the sun grow warmer, gentle sunlight pours onto the water, and you can slowly sense spring☘️ arriving. We can’t wait for the cherry blossoms🌸 to bloom‼️ March’s birthstone is aquamarine💎 A member of the beryl family, like emeralds, its color and gem name vary according to the minerals it contains. With its pale, gentle aqua hue, aquamarine symbolizes healing and happiness, and a legend says it brings joyful love and marriage✨ We also offer a wide selection of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to enjoy the soothing space where gemstones and the sound of the falls weave together. We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles 😊

Notice of Temporary Closure for Sandayu Public Toilet Repairs The Sandayu public toilet in the Sandayu parking lot at Lake Kussharo will be temporarily closed for repair work from Monday, March 17, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025. Closure period: March 17, 2025 (Monday) from 8:00 AM to March 21, 2025 (Friday) Location: Sandayu Parking Lot, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido For safety reasons, please refrain from using or entering the facility while the public toilet is undergoing repairs. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from March 22, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. Any changes will be posted on this site, so please check for updates. Please note that the parking lot will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during the closure period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Today, in Mishima City. It's so warm. Genbeegawa (Genbee River) and Hasunumagawa (Hasunuma River) (March 13, 2025)

Photographed on March 8, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte. It's a stunning latte art. I like it. 😊

🌊 【Kanagawa】Impression experience in the suburbs of Tokyo! Diving 🌊 with a beautiful view of Manazuru's soft coral Did you know that there is a diving Spot in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can see beautiful soft corals like a painting? 🤩 Just the other day, I went boat diving to the rocks of Manazuru and the scene was absolutely fantastic! 🪸✨ Colorful soft corals vividly colored the world in Water, and along the way, we met Traditional Japanese straw raincoat scorpionfish swimming gracefully. 👀🦁🐟 🌟 There is a to all the wonderful smiling guests who had a good time with us! 🤗 We can't wait to dive with you again! 🤿 🚗 Just a 30-minute Car ride from Our Store in Hiratsuka, Manazuru Rock Boat Diving is a special Spot where you can see the Water world of Impression without long travel! ✨ The instructor will support you firmly, so you can rest assured even if you are a beginner. This Spot is also recommended for photo divers for an unforgettable diving experience near Tokyo. 🙌

A new spot for climbing Mt. Morotsuka: the ruins of Higashi-no-Kamimae Once a gathering place for ascetic practitioners, this site was known as Utsugi Plain. Members of the Morotsuka Village local history research group, Shidankai, investigated the area and installed a sign last year. About a five-minute descent from the summit along the ridge that extends northeast, the site sits on a rocky outcrop with excellent views. ◎The route can be hard to follow in places, so please check maps and other information before you go. #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Patchwork Village #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #Mt. Morotsuka hiking #Mt. Morotsuka mountain opening 2025 #mountain opening #Mt. Morotsuka mountain opening

Choukokuji Temple during the fresh greenery season. Looking at the Buddha statue that emerges in the green light reflected in the hall is refreshing.

Today, Thursday 13th, at 13:40, Nana Star Row Car 🚃 Car 😝👌 star buses also stop at Takaharu Station The course of Oike and Kirishima Higashi Shrine will be guided by Takaharu Town Tourist Guides! Car parking: Free

Busan Shrine dyed in the color of snow This is Busan Shrine in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. It is dyed in a snowy landscape and becomes 😊 a mysterious space

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video — nice to meet you! This is the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association. We will now introduce the many charms of Morotsuka Village in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, so please enjoy! First, let us introduce Morotsuka Village. ◆◇◆What is Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, sits almost in the center of the Kyushu Mountains, and about 90 percent of the village area is forest. There is almost no flat land; 84 scattered hamlets perch on the mountain slopes. Under the slogan of a forestry-based village, Morotsuka has worked to protect mountains, create forests, and promote village development that lives in harmony with nature while benefiting from the bounty of the woods. This is a village that lives in the forest, thinking not only of oneself but of each other, and not only of the present but of the children and grandchildren to come. ◆◇◆Access◆◇◆ * About a two-hour drive from Kumamoto Airport * About a two-hour drive from Miyazaki Airport * From Miyazaki Airport take the train to Hyūgashi Station (limited express about 65 minutes), and from Hyūgashi Station there are route buses to Morotsuka Village. If you use train and bus, take the route bus from JR Nippō Main Line Hyūgashi Station on Miyazaki Kotsu to Morotsuka village center, “Morotsuka,” which takes about 90 minutes. * Please board a bus bound for Kamishiiba or for Tsukahara. (For route bus details, please check the Miyazaki Kotsu website.) ※ For current traffic restrictions, please check Morotsuka Navi HP. ◆◇◆Tourist Spots in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ ■ Ecomuseum Morotsuka Shiitake no Yakata 21 This facility houses the office of the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association and Donko-tei Restaurant. It used to be a place to learn about shiitake, but it has been renewed as a spot for tourist information and community exchange. Across the Hotaru Bridge on the opposite bank sits the principal statue of Kunugi Jizo made from an over-100-year-old sawtooth oak. You can go down to the riverbank for a picnic or enjoy playing in the clear stream. ◇◆◇Accommodations in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Tenku no Mori Ikenokubo Green Park Nestled around 800 m above sea level in nature-rich Morotsuka, Tenku no Mori Ikenokubo Green Park offers log houses and a campsite. From the Hyuga direction the road is one lane each way the whole way, so drivers unaccustomed to mountain roads can feel at ease. The park has an athletic course, grass sledding, and mini-golf, so families with young children can enjoy themselves together. A scenic cross-country course nearby is perfect for a relaxed walk while taking in nature. The popular Akimasa Observatory, famous for its views, is only about a five-minute drive. We recommend getting up early to watch the sunrise; if you’re lucky, you may see a sea of clouds. With flowers in full bloom in spring, green breezes and cool heights in summer, fiery autumn foliage, and quiet winter dusted with snow, this place lets you savor the changing seasons and relax in nature. ■ Morotsukayama Keiryu no Sato (Morotsuka Mountain Mountain Stream Village) One of the two campsites in the village is Morotsukayama Keiryu no Sato. Dominated by Morotsukayama, one of Kyushu’s 100 famous mountains, this nature-rich area adjoins a river park with abundant water. In summer you can enjoy river play and fishing (a fishing permit is required). ■ Forest Folk House Yamashigi no Mori Yamashigi no Mori consists of two old folk houses: Shitashigi, built in the Taisho era, and Nakashigi, built in the Meiji era. You must climb winding mountain roads to reach them, but long ago, before cars and paved roads, this spot was an important crossroads. Today it serves as a hands-on exchange facility where urban visitors and mountain villagers deepen ties through agricultural experiences. In this sky-high place, scenes like hearths, goemon baths, and old-style stoves evoke nostalgic memories. ■ Old Folk House Series Traditional houses where you can fully experience the breath of nature. Surrounded by mountains, with the warmth of wood, the scent of earth, and a communal hearth, Morotsuka’s old folk houses offer a relaxed pace of life and a welcoming place anyone can easily experience to feel the coexistence of people and nature. [List of folk houses] ・ Yamashigi no Mori ・ Heida no Sato ・ Sakura no Tsubone ・ Yoshiya ◇◆◇Local Specialties of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Shiitake Shiitake cultivated using 100 percent logs grown in the rich forests that have been recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage. Morotsuka Village proudly offers these delicious, aromatic log-grown shiitake—please savor them. ■ Forest Multifloral Honey This is honey from native Japanese honeybees treasured by Morotsuka’s honey hunters. Natural beekeeping in the mountains draws on nectar from many flowers. The honey the bees diligently collect, called multifloral honey, is highly nutritious with a rich taste and aroma. Since a single bee produces about a spoonful of honey in its lifetime, it is very precious. ■ Mugwort Dumplings Made from fresh mugwort gathered from the mountains, nurtured by clean air and water, these mugwort dumplings are crafted using traditional methods and are a rare countryside delight. The mugwort fragrance fills your mouth, and the expertly kneaded sweet bean paste is exquisite. ■ Mountain-Processed Goods Women’s associations active in the scattered mountain hamlets prepare village-made flavors every day in local workshops. Using mountain-harvested ingredients, they produce miso, yuzu pepper, konnyaku, dressings, and other tasty local products. We will continue sharing the charms of nature-rich Morotsuka Village, so please look forward to more!

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Kumamon Island finally appears in the popular game Fortnite!! The hugely popular online game Fortnite has introduced a new stage set in Kumamoto called Kumamon Island!! Kumamon Island isn’t the usual shooting game; it’s a business simulation game!! The game’s story centers on Kumamoto’s major tourist spots, including Kumamoto Castle, and features a plot in which players help Kumamon and friends build a giant Kumamon robot!! One of the tourist sites featured is the Manda Pit!! Enjoy the game together with the adorable Kumamon♪ Island code 0507-8727-1071 https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/kumamonisland/...

Spring-like weather is finally here.

-Samurai Sword Trial Cutting You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. At that time, you will be allowed to wear a serious sword. You will try your hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. Experience the best cutting edge in the world. #samuraisword #bushido

I took a picture of Nagasaki-kunchi held in Nagasaki City at a venue called Ryokusho. I took this photo because I wanted to be able to feel the power I felt with my eyes in the photo.

Breather Save Spot Save Spot in the Central Tokyo that can be seen from Shibuya, don't you 🍀 wonder what lies ahead* ゚

Jewel night view of Tokyo The night view of Tokyo seen from Shibuya Suka Squid, this city, which is always diverse and dazzling, will shine ✨ even brighter in the future

Mount Fuji is a treasure of Japan I was able to see the beautiful Mount Fuji in the morning glow

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. I have a cold, and I am in bed. It's the change of seasons, so please take care of your body. 🤒

On March 7, 2025, Mount Fuji seen from Mishima City in Shizuoka Prefecture was pure white.

Hello, this 😃🖐 is ❗ the Kyowa Town Tourism Association [Notice of recruitment of visitors to Kyowa Town Fureai Farm] It is a "Fureai Farm" that has been opened in Kyowa Town for many years, but we will 👏 Held in the 7th year of Reiwa 7) following last year We are looking for admissions, so if you are interested, please bring your family and friends to participate Squid please 😆 see the Kyowa Town Home page for ❗ details We will Broadcasting the Scene of crop growth and Agricultural experience on the official Instagram Account from time to time, so please follow us. 🙇 Official Account @fureainoen_kyowa 【Inquiry】 Kyowa Town Fureai Farm Council Secretariat Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Office, Kyowa Town Industry Division TEL　0135－67－8778 FAX 0135－73－2577

[Isehara Flower Update] 2025.3.12 * Ooyama Shindo ⛰️ I missed the Ooyama Mountain Running Marathon, but the Okame cherry trees along Ooyama Shindo have started to bloom—about 40% in bloom, I’d say. ⚠️ The Ooyama cable car is suspended from today, Tuesday, March 12, through Thursday, March 14, for wire rope replacement. Please be careful when you go out❗️ * Maruyama Castle Ruins Park (Shimokasuya 2168-2) The plum blossoms in the park have finished, and the Kawazu cherry blossoms are blooming beautifully✨ Only a few almond blossoms are opening at the lower end of the park, but they’re just beginning and will be a delight to watch going forward. #Isehara #Isehara #Flower Update #Ooyama Shindo #Okame cherry #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Kawazu cherry #Almond blossoms #Signs of spring #Tourist information

The winter sea is soothed by kelp! Impression diving experience in Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture Every year at this time of year, many kelp is swaying 🍀 near the surface of the Water Not only for those who like diving, but also for those who are thinking of starting diving, the sea at this time of year is highly recommended. This time, we will introduce 🤿 an Impression diving experience in the sea of Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture ✨ The sea is crystal clear in winter! ✨ The sea in Fukuura on this day is 15 meters transparent! Impression by the world under the water that spreads out in front of me 😊 Squid may think that the sea is cold in winter, but in fact, this is the time of year when diving is recommended. This is because in winter, the amount of plankton decreases, so the water becomes very clear and the water becomes much clearer. The sunlight shining into the water sparkles, and a clear blue world Unfolds before ✨ your eyes It is 🏝 so beautiful that you feel that it would be a waste not to dive in the sea in winter 🌳 Diving 🌳 to be soothed by kelp In the sea of Fukuura, you can see 🍃 "swaying kelp" unique to this time of year Scene of the kelp swaying quietly, it seems as if healing time is streaming. When you relax in the water and are surrounded by a kelp forest, you will 😊 feel as if your daily fatigue has been blown away In addition, on this day, the water camera 📸 debuted! I was a little nervous at first, but before I knew it, I was hooked. I clicked the shutter many times at the magnificent view of the blue sea and swaying kelp spreading out in front of me. "I want to take more pictures!" and "What kind of scenery awaits me next?" The Water camera is There are fun that you can't help but get hooked on. 🙌 Hokule'a Shonan makes it easy ♪ to move around 🌸 If it's 🌸 Hokule'a Shonan Just 30 minutes by car from the shop in Hiratsuka to reach 🚙 the dive site in Fukuura The charm of Hokule'a Shonan is that you can go straight to the beautiful sea with outstanding transparency in a short time without the fatigue of traveling long distances. "I want to enjoy the sea casually but firmly." If that's the case, you've come to the right place 🤿 Recommended points for winter diving In winter, the sea is ✅ High transparency, making the scenery look clear ✅ There are few divers, and you can dive leisurely ✅ Nudibranchs and other creatures that can only be encountered in winter can be seen And, actually, there are many charms! In winter, why don't you enjoy leisurely diving in the sea of Kanagawa and Fukuura, which has outstanding transparency? Thank you to 🙏 everyone who participated We look forward to 😊 your next dive at Hokule'a Shonan

🌊 Welcome to the ✨ mysterious and beautiful world of the sea I went again this year! Annual event 3 days 2 nights tour🐋 of Okinawa Impression diving, and dreamy whale watching... It was a special experience that stayed with me all the time. The dance of the dogfish and damselfish flocking in the coral forest was a masterpiece, and it was truly indescribably beautiful. What is the appeal of whale watching? Speaking of winter in Okinawa, whale watching is not to be missed. Humpback whales appear in the waters around Okinawa for breeding in winter, and you can see their Powerful presence right in front of you. By combining whale watching after diving, you can enjoy the waters of Okinawa even deeper. 🐳 Whale Trivia The humpback whale is a large whale that can reach up to 15 meters and weigh up to 30 tons. Their graceful swimming and dynamic jumps (yellowtail ching) are spectacular. Humpback whales are also famous as "singing whales", where male whales sing beautifully to communicate with their mates. 🪸 Beautiful sea with coral forests The sea in Okinawa is also known as the "Coral Forest" where colorful corals spread all over. Corals are an important part of the marine ecosystem, and the colorful fish that live there are truly fantastic. For divers, it is truly a Impression moment to experience such a rich world of the sea up close. Thank you to everyone who participated for a wonderful three days! 😃 Dive, drink, eat... It was a great memory! smile 📅 Next held in: Early March 2026 If you couldn't make it this year, be sure to do it next time! 💪 Experience this unforgettable impression together! Thoughts 🌈 of Hokule'a Shonan At Hokule'a Shonan, we believe that diving is not just an adventure, but a journey to explore the unknown and discover a new side of ourselves. You may be able to meet a new self by encountering Okinawa's rich sea creatures and entrusting yourself to the quiet and serene blue world. "Let's embark on a journey into a world we have not yet seen." We hope you will join us on this tour. 🌊

The only souvenir that can make you feel "Japanese". Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep the mind quiet and focused when writing. It is also essentially about basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping a straight back and holding the brush upright. The fan, which is still familiar to Japanese people as a tool that appears at milestones in life, and calligraphy on hanging scrolls, which are traditional Japanese works of art, are very popular among foreigners, as they are decorated in an appropriate manner and can be displayed in tokonoma (alcove) and other places. #kakejiku #kanji #wabisabi #snuvenir

🏯✨ Yurukyara of Izumi City "Tsuru no Shin" ✨🐦 Do you know Izumi City's official character "Tsuru no Shin"? 👀 The other day, he appeared on TV, became a hot topic in some circles, and became a little more well-known (?). I did ✨ A character born in Izumi City, the destination of No.1 in Japan! 🦢⚔️ Tsurunoshin plays a major role 💨 every day to convey the charm of Izumi City I appear at Events, promote Izumi City, and do my best 💪🔥 to let everyone know about Izumi If you see one, please call out 📢😊 "Tsuru no shin!" You are also welcome to take pictures with us 📸✨

Plum Blossom Update – Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of March 10 The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum, located in Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, sits within a park where many plum trees are planted. Overall, the blossoms have progressed and are now at their best viewing stage. They are blooming beautifully, so this week should be a great time to visit. Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asaji Town, Bungo Ono City) Parking: Available (free) Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday) The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed from March 17 to March 28, 2025, but the park remains open for walking. ■■■ Access to central Bungo Ono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250312asakurahumiokinenkan/...