★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "nakahara ryouhei"! The contrast between the sophisticated garden and the blue sky is beautiful. Hotel Okura Kobe's Japan garden is a strolling garden with a view of the Kobe Port Tower. It is said that it was created by Kotaro Iwagi, a gardener representing the Showa era. You can also enjoy the nature of the four seasons, such as plum blossoms. ◆Hotel Okura Kobe◆ 【Address】〒650-8560 Hyogo-ken, Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku, Hajiba-cho 2-1 【Access】 10-minute walk south from JR Hanshin Motomachi Station 5-minute walk south from Minato Motomachi Municipal Subway Station Please check the official website for details.

Drooping plum in Suzuka Forest Garden in Mie Prefecture Plum blossoms will gradually bloom in the coming season, and if the timing is right, you may ? be able to see a collaboration of snow and plum blossoms.

The Sapporo Art Museum has a large site of art museums. You can enjoy it whenever you go, but when I went in the height of summer, it was really nice to be cool in the forest even though it was supposed to be hot. The name of this gate and cone building is "The Road to the Hidden Garden" It's kind of exciting, isn't it?

"Kobe, rediscovered" Today, the third stage of the series, a locomotive "stopped" in the city ... It is a D51 popularly known as Degoichi. This locomotive, which was active in Hokkaido until 1975 (Showa 50), is parked along the JR Kobe Station line (closer to Osaka) due to the wishes of volunteers. The photo was taken this year, but there is an "infinite" plate inside the illumination! !! It is said that this is exactly named after the demon exorcism of Setsubun. It seems that the light up is automatically lit by the light sensor, and when it starts to get dark to some extent, you can see the fantastic infinite locomotive. Everyone was taking pictures on this day as well. There are many people in this area as well, but if you listen to your heart, you may hear the whistle of the night train departing at 17:31:65.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Daishi Okamoto's post "Tadami Line and Snowy Scenery". The Tadami line surrounded by a world of white silver is an impressive piece. The Tadami Line is a local line 65 km after the fastest speed connecting Koide Station (Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture) to Aizuwakamatsu Station (Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture). It was damaged by heavy rain in July 2011, but on October 1, 2022, it was restored and resumed operation for the first time in 11 years. The Tadami Line, which runs through nature, is full of spectacular scenic spots. The first bridge, which has an attractive contrast between the iron bridge and nature, is especially popular, and you can enjoy the superb view of the four seasons. In addition, there are plenty of photo spots such as the 2nd ~ 4th bridge and the glasses bridge featuring a concrete arch bridge. It is a tourist destination where railway fans from all over the country gather. The Tadami Line is a hot topic for autumn leaves, but the snowy scenery in winter is also recommended. Between Aizu-Nakagawa Station ~ Aizukawaguchi Station, the snow-covered Oshi village is one of the viewpoints. From the 5th Tadami River Bridge, if the conditions are right, you can enjoy the world of white silver reflected in the Tadami River. ◆Tadami Line◆ 【Address】Fukushima, Niigata Starting point: Aizuwakamatsu Station End point: Koide Station

Hotel Okura Kobe's garden. On a day when snow piled up in Kobe, the Japan garden was covered in snow. Hotel Okura Kobe has excellent buildings, rooms, meals, and the service of the staff. I love this hotel, I recommend it.

Ogijima visited at the Setouchi Triennale. Take a walk while looking at the coast and forgetting the time.

Japan Heritage Site in Hida Takayama, Tagami Family Residence (Takumi-no-kan Forest Aquarium) It is a kominka built by a master craftsman in Hida over a period of 12 years, and he still lives with Kiso horses, and you can get a glimpse of good old Japanese rural life such as free-range chickens. It's a facility hidden gem known only to those in the know.

Fantastic Kinosaki Onsen at your favorite Kinosaki Onsen It's difficult to know when it snows, but I even soaked in the snow and released the shutter. After this, your cold body is also warm ♨️☀️? in the hot spring.

Illumination of Namba Parks, Osaka The scale is small, but the illumination here was ? the most beautiful.

Suzuka Forest Garden, Mie February is the plum season and the best time to see it is about to ? begin.

Snowy Hokkaido Shrine "Hokkaido Jingu" in Maruyama, Sapporo This is a venerable shrine that many people visit throughout the year. The scenery of the precincts changes depending on the season. Cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, snow in winter This time, I combined the day when it snowed like a feather and Hokkaido Shrine.

A waterfall in the primeval forest of Wakayama, which is also the highest waterfall in Japan, is a wonderful tourist destination. It was the most anticipated sight of my trip and when I reached it, it didn't disappoint me. The view of Nachi falls, Seigantoji Temple, and the view of spring forest was stunning.

Introducing the post of the "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN" official account! The fantastic atmosphere is superb. Aoike in Shirokane, Biei Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, is a popular tourist spot that represents Biei. The water in the pond containing aluminum turns bright blue and is also popularly called "Biei Blue". In winter, it is lit up and you can enjoy the mysterious scenery. ◆Shirogane Blue Pond◆ 【Address】〒071-0235 Shirokane, Biei Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 【Tel】0166-92-4321 【Access】 About 20 minutes by car from JR Biei Station, about 20 minutes by Dohoku bus

[English/Japanese] I visited Soto Terrace, a spot that opened last November to promote Hachioji's traditional culture. It is a 7-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small street in Hanamachi. I visited at night so it was very quiet, but I heard it is very lively on weekends and holidays with events. There is a nice store and I bought some cute sweets. I will report on the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old town, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for foreign students to learn about Japanese culture! I went to Kuwato Terrace, a spot that opened in November last year to transmit the traditional culture of Hachioji. 7 minutes walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small road in Hanamachi. I visited at night, so the atmosphere was very quiet, but on holidays, it was very lively with events. There was a nice shop and I bought cute sweets. I will report the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old city, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for international students to learn about Japan culture!

The second stage of the Kobe, Rediscovery series is the story of a cat who lives in a shrine. A crest of chrysanthemum flowers in running water ... This crest, famous as the family crest of the Kusunoki clan, resembles the rising sun from the horizon. This is the Minatogawa Shrine where Kusunoki Masanari is celebrated. At the shrine, three cats were always looking down at the people who came and went from the roof tiles. When I passed through here for the first time in several years, I was still relaxed... Feeling smaller than before? Maybe there has been a generational change. At this time, I photographed one of the two dogs. Relaxing in this way, I was still looking down at the people who came and went. Please visit when you take a walk in Kobe. There are a lot of people on the street, so please be careful not to look too high and bump into it.

This photo was taken in Pontocho, Kyoto. This is a photo I took because I wanted to be a person who would suit this town someday.

This is a photo of the Kamo River taken in Shijo, Kyoto. It is a place of memories that I have visited many times with my grandfather. I would be happy if I could convey the charm of Kyoto even a little.

It is a ferry from Osaki Shimojima to Osakikamijima. Proceed through the glow of the morning sun. You can see the Kurushima Bridge over there.

Kure City I am looking towards Kurushima Bridge from Osaki Shimojima. It was a very impressive sight.

Mountains of Okutama in Tokyo

Angel Ladder

Winter and the beauty of branches The shape of the branches that look chaotic however Fill up space Overlap as little as possible Beautiful arrangement as if it were designed Ideal light and air flow I guess I can take it in. So efficient in 3D and Aesthetically beautiful creations can only be created by nature I don't think it's possible You can only see it now that winter is withering Beautiful branches

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce Take's post! It is a piece that captures the nature unique to Hokkaido. Lake Shikotsu in Chitose City, Hokkaido, is a caldera lake formed by a reservoir of water in a depression created by an eruption about 40,000 years ago. Activities include canoeing and winter-only ice walks. ◆Lake Shikotsu◆ 【Address】Chitose City, Hokkaido 【Access】 Sapporo Station→ Shikotsuko Onsen about 70 minutes Please check the official website for details.

Shonan coast. 15 minutes bike ride from home, my view. Mt. Fuji at sunset and waves crashing on the shore. Lovers walking on the beach holding hands with families playing with children, walking with dogs. Whether you're happy or sad, this scenery gives you calm. This scenery has a vividness of colors, grandeur of nature, and beauty of Japan that cannot be conveyed even in photographs, but I wanted to convey the beauty of the Shonan coast to the world by capturing it in as small a lens as possible.

Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"! This is a pickup post on the inbound tourism information SNS "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS". Today, I would like to introduce the post "Underwater torii gate of Hakone Shrine" by "Sweets Bancho". The torii gate with a fantastic atmosphere is impressive. Hakone Shrine, located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a famous tourist attraction as a power spot. It is said to be beneficial for good luck, fulfillment of wishes, traffic safety, and matchmaking. In recent years, it has also become popular with tourists visiting the red seal. You can get the red seal of four companies: "Hakone Shrine", "Kuzuryu Shrine", "Hakone Seven Lucky God Ebisu Shrine", and "Hakone Motomiya". A wide variety of amulets are also sold at the banknote office. How about a pair of matchmaking amulets, Nakayoshi omamori, Katsumori, etc. to commemorate your visit? Yoseki protection is popular because it uses parquet. The "Underwater Torii Gate" built in the 1952 (Showa 27) to commemorate Japan's independence is also a hot Instagrammable spot. It is built in Lake Ashi (former Hakone Bay) and is known as the "Torii of Peace". (2023 (Reiwa 5) Some entries are off-limits until Thursday, February 9, so please check the official website when visiting.) ） On the approach to the main shrine of Hakone Shrine, there are plenty of restaurants. Recommended for breaks such as lunch. ◆Hakone Shrine◆ 【Address】〒250-0522 Kanagawa-ken, Ashigarashimo-gun, Hakone-cho, Motohakone 80-1 【Access】 Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Yumoto From Yumoto, 60 minutes by bus bound for Hakone and Motohakone Take the JR Tokaido Line or Shinkansen to Odawara Station From Odawara Station, 75 minutes by bus bound for Hakone and Motohakone 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

This is the view from the 46th floor observation deck of Oakwood Suites Yokohama in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture! You can enter here for free! You can see the 360-degree view! No matter when you go or what time you go, the view is spectacular! I can't believe that you can see such a superb view for free and sightsee!!!!! It's awesome!!!!!!! I want to keep this scenery in my memory for a lifetime! I took it with that in mind! I want to see it live!! Those who thought! Please go there when you go to Yokohama! I'm definitely glad I went! You can see a lot more scenery than the pictures here! This photo is around 3 p.m. Very beautiful at night! Very beautiful in the morning! Please take a look at the various scenery! Other views are also posted in other posts, so please take a look!

Hokkaido winter limited Take advantage of the holiday to come to "Biei Seike"! ❄️ In winter, the water freezes and snow, and the "green" pond becomes a "white" pool. Every year from November ~ April of the following year, there will be night lighting events in the green pond. If you are planning a trip, you can go on the trip! Recommended accommodation in Sapporo Jinyutei for the night Enjoy a free night!

It is Udo Shrine, the regent shrine of Omi Shrine in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The rock cave with a height of 20 m, a width of 8 m, and a depth of 40 m is said to have been dug by human hands thousands of years ago, and this rock cave is said to be a dragon palace and the body of a dragon, and the rock cave itself is considered to be the spiritual area. Near the innermost shrine, if you look at the exit of the rock cave from a certain angle, you can see a white dragon ascending to the heavens. I first visited there about five years ago. If you walk for about 10 minutes while looking at the sea from Omi Shrine, which is famous for its rustling stones, you will reach a steep descending staircase. If you descend cautiously, you will see a rock cave with a wide open mouth and a torii gate dyed in vermilion deep in the rock face where the waves crash. I felt a strange power in its majestic appearance, and I hesitated for a moment to enter the cave.

【Character Introduction】 "Lindow Cooper" A special agent sent by the Bureau of Investigation to monitor the Megas Club. The original mission was to monitor the Megas Club, which the military considers dangerous. Lindow, who has a strong sense of justice, works as an agent. He struggles to find out the truth about the serial kidnappings that occur in Kildare. Illustration: Wakamatsu Kaori