Country roads in Azumino
The Northern Alps lie ahead…
Take a leisurely walk through Azumino in autumn and discover its beautiful scenery!

It was partly cloudy in Azumino today, but yesterday was clear.
Jikkasegi Canal flowing through Azumino.
A duck rested its wings.
The distant mountains of Hakuba stretched into view.

Fukui Treasure Expo

On Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, from 10:00 to 16:00, Sundome Fukui will host the Fukui Treasure Expo, where you can view and try hands-on experiences with Fukui's cultural assets and traditional crafts.
Kouno Tourism Association will also take part in the Kitamaebune (coastal merchant ship) corner, and we look forward to welcoming you.
https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/syoubun/fukuiotakarahaku.html

Photographed on November 15, 2025.
This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

I photographed the beautiful autumn leaves and mountains reflected on the water.

This is the mouth of the Takase River in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. A few small fishing boats that had returned from fishing were moored here. This place is also a peaceful haven for ducks.
At dusk, when a breeze stirs and the water turns a reddened hue, it is a time that soothes the heart.

The autumn leaves were so vivid and harmonized beautifully with the color of the torii gate that I took a photo.

Oita Prefecture is a place we love and visit with family at least twice a year.
On November 16, when the autumn colors began, we took our second leisurely walk through Fujikawachi Valley in Saiki City.
We enjoyed the lower stream for about an hour and a half.
My top recommendation, Oketsu Valley, is best seen from the bridge reached by car.
I was captivated by the beautifully eroded water channels and took many photos.
At the time I didn’t notice the light coming from the sky, and I was truly surprised when I checked the album.
It was likely a shutter moment measured in seconds.
It felt as if a goddess briefly and secretly appeared, and—though audaciously—I captured her on my phone.
So overcome with happiness, I decided to post this.
Tomorrow is my birthday, and my family will celebrate at our favorite inn in Beppu Onsen.
I am deeply moved by this early gift from the heavens.

The fire festival at Ōnakao Rice Terraces, with 260 years of history. On autumn nights, the terraces glow orange as flames transform the landscape into a dreamlike scene.
Chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields, this site offers the flicker and shadowplay of fire—an effect no electric light can reproduce.
Stars and the moon shine in the night sky, and the surrounding silence deepens the sense of being somewhere extraordinary.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the warmth of the fire and the crisp autumn air, experiencing the season’s night with all five senses.

Night at Kanazawa Hakkei

Recharge your body and soul with one of the world’s three greatest sunsets.

In Hokkaido’s Kushiro, enjoy canoeing and food-walking,
and indulge in luxurious, delightful gourmet experiences.

On nature walks, you may spot long-tailed tit and other wildlife.

After a day of full enjoyment,
treat yourself to a sky-given reward time at Kushiro Prince Hotel. 🌇

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Recharge with Kushiro’s sunset —
one of the world’s three great sunsets.


After a day full of discoveries,
from canoeing and gourmet delights
to encounters with wildlife,

slow down, raise your glass,
and let the light do the rest. 🌇


@kushiroprincehotel
For reservations and details, visit the profile URL.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/experience/

Photographed on November 15, 2025.
This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on November 15, 2025.
After the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Store.
I had a gingerbread latte and a white chocolate macadamia donut.

A silhouette of a whooper swan bathed in the setting sun.

Some birds use it as a stopover before flying further south in Japan, but many spend the winter in Hokkaido.

At sunrise and sunset, the river glows gold as they land on the water or take flight, creating a truly beautiful sight.

Ana Kōbō (穴弘法), Toki City, Gifu Prefecture

I visited to attend the Autumn Leaves Festival.

Got the shot at Oidaira Park!


Waiting since early morning.

A light morning haze — perfect for the shot!

Photographing the waterfall with maple leaves.


Oidaira Park, Toyota City 2025/11/15

Raise your glass to the Hokkaido sky from the top‑floor restaurant.
Among the world’s three greatest sunsets.

A glass stained by the sunset
gently lights the end of your journey.

Spend a moment that soothes the heart
at Kushiro Prince Hotel.🌇

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Raise your glass to the Hokkaido sky.
Where every sunset becomes a memory to keep. ✨

Let the golden light fade gently,
and feel peace settle over your journey.

Here in Kushiro, home to one of the world’s three great sunsets,
the evening sky tells stories seen only once.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
every moment shines in your memory. 🌅

@kushiroprincehotel
Please make reservations and see details from the profile URL.

https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_kushiro/

Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Japan Showa Village)
2292-1 Yamanouecho, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture
Right off the Tokai Kanjo Expressway at Mino-Kamo IC, Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park is rich in nature...

This hands-on theme park recreates Japan’s satoyama landscape. Alongside nostalgic scenery and traditional lifestyles, families can spend a full day enjoying the athletic adventure course.
Admission is free. Free parking is available: 2,000 cars and 40 large buses.
※The bathing facility Satoyama no Yu can also be used without leaving the expressway...

Shops are closed on weekdays!
Weekends and holidays are packed with events.

The Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park illumination runs for a limited time. Lights are on from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in October, and from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM in November.

Please check the website for details.

The curtain at Tomakomai Civic Auditorium, which will close at the end of March next year, was donated in 1968 by Oji Paper Co., Ltd.'s Tomakomai Factory.
The curtain, depicting Mt. Tarumae, Tomakomai Port, and the Oji Paper factory, holds many memories for Tomakomai residents from stage performances, choir contests, and other events.

Flower Park Konan

Oirichouisshiki, Konan City, Aichi Prefecture
Admission Free
Parking Free (about 559 cars, 11 buses)

Opening hours and other details may change. Please check the official website or official accounts for facility rules and the latest information.
Flower Park Konan is a national park of flowers and greenery along the Kiso River in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture. It is part of the National Kiso San-river Park and is known for its beautiful seasonal blooms.
Please note that pets are not allowed on the lawns or playground equipment.
Pets are permitted on the walkways, so you can walk with them, but owners must always clean up their pets’ waste.
Please confirm on the official website.

9:00 AM on November 14, 2025
Mount Fuji and autumn foliage from Koyodai, Narusawamura, Yamanashi Prefecture
I wanted to see the colors spreading from the mountain’s vast base up to its summit!
Waking up early to go was worth it!

Manabi no Mori Promenade
10-4 Nakahibaricho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture
Parking: 153 spaces (free for up to 3 hours)
A tree-lined path of ginkgo and metasequoia stretches for about 300 meters. In autumn, the ginkgo row turns yellow, offering beautiful fall foliage. From mid-December to early February, about 200,000 LED bulbs light up in an illumination display.

These are grandfathers and grandmothers collecting ginkgo nuts.
You may pick up ginkgo nuts and take them home (River Park Division, which manages Manabi no Mori at Kakamigahara City Hall).
There’s no problem if individuals take them home for personal use—commercial use is not allowed.
However, as for taste and quality, well… it’s hard to say— they might not be very tasty.
At this time of year, many ginkgo nuts fall onto the sidewalks,
and stepping on them causes a strong unpleasant smell.
So they said they actually appreciate people picking them up—
that was the general nuance of what they mentioned.

Grand Front Osaka GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2025
(Gran Wish Christmas 2025)
Event Period
November 6, 2025 (Thursday) to December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Event Hours
The main Christmas tree lighting show runs on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and on weekends and holidays from 3:00 p.m. to midnight

The area around Umekita Plaza in front of JR Osaka Station, the Zelkova tree-lined street, and the ginkgo tree-lined avenue will glow in champagne gold with a record-setting approximately 480,000 LED lights. Also not to be missed is the illuminated ginkgo avenue between Grand Green Osaka and Grand Front Osaka, which began in 2024. The illumination is powered by renewable energy sourced in line with RE100, and energy-saving LED bulbs are used to support sustainability. Lights are on daily from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.

I attended the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
Today is Shichi-Go-San.

This year’s Halloween Garden at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu, Hokkaido.
The scenes from the garden.

Photographed on November 10, 2025.
This is Hanatetsu's hanachōzu (flower water basin).

A small worshipper I met at Kusubian Kannonji Temple, the 20th site I visited on the Kawachi Saigoku 33-temple pilgrimage.

Treat your Christmas Eve to an extraordinary cake.
From Kushiro Prince Hotel, here are our limited-time Christmas sweets.
Enjoy gentle sweetness made with Hokkaido ingredients and the refined taste of our hotel-made creations.



🎂 Noel Blanc
Made with fresh Hokkaido cream. This elegant cake is lightly sweetened to let the strawberry flavor shine.
¥5,300 (tax included)


🍫 Entremet Chocolat
Moist cocoa sponge wrapped in chocolate and decorated with macarons.
Notes of orange and toasted almond unfold with each bite.
¥5,200 (tax included)


🧀 Noel Fromage
Generously made with Hokkaido fromage blanc.
A smooth cheesecake accented with a berry jelly.
¥5,500 (tax included)


🍎 Holly Apple Wreath
An apple pie filled with plenty of apples and fragrant cinnamon.
Finished with glossy apricot jam to brighten your table.
¥4,500 (tax included)


🎁 Reservations now open
📅 Reservation deadline: Thursday, December 18
📦 Pickup: Tuesday, December 23 to Thursday, December 25
📍 Top of Kushiro (17F) / 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

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🍰 For reservations and details, visit the link in our profile
@kushiroprincehotel
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/plan/top_kushiro/christmascake2025/

Autumn colors at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
This little-known spot lets you enjoy the fall foliage at a relaxed pace during the daytime.
Each year, the local community lights up the temple for about a week.
At night, the illuminated leaves and their reflections create a beautiful scene.
The gradient from green to red is stunning, inviting you to lose track of time as you watch.

Location: Hoshoji Temple (1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City)
Parking: Available

About Hoshoji Temple
Hoshoji is an esteemed ancient temple with more than 800 years of history.
Nicknamed “Colorful Hoshoji” and “Hoshoji in Autumn,” it bursts into vivid hues during the fall.
During the event period, the light-up adds a dreamlike atmosphere that captivates visitors.