Hello! I'm Minamoto. I've started to feel hints of autumn in the morning and evening breeze. Currently, Senga Falls in Shosenkyo Gorge is experiencing increased water flow, with milky water cascading fiercely down. The thunderous roar shakes the surrounding air, making conversations nearly impossible due to the powerful waterfall. It's truly a breathtaking sight that can only be seen a few times a year! When you visit Shosenkyo, be sure to come and see this view. Additionally, on September 1st of the 8th year of Reiwa, the results of the "Comprehensive Evaluation and Continuation Review for the 8th Year of Reiwa" were announced by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. This time, Shosenkyo has been designated as a "Continuing Certification" for Japan Heritage! Furthermore, it has been recognized as a "Key Support Area" due to expectations for future initiatives as a model for other regions. We aim to continue connecting the charm of Shosenkyo with the future alongside the local community. Thank you for your continued support of Japan Heritage and Mitake Shosenkyo!

🍂Birao Mountain⛰️ Birao Mountain, standing at an elevation of 553.7 meters, is located in Teshikagacho. Its name comes from the Ainu word "Pira Oro," meaning "at the cliff." Situated near the center of Teshikagacho, it was once a beloved symbol of the town, where local middle school students would hike and ski during winter classes. Birao Mountain offers beautiful scenery in autumn as well✨. The leaves gradually begin to change, allowing you to experience the transformation each day. The best time to enjoy the autumn foliage in Teshikaga is expected to be around late September to mid-October this year🍁 This is the most comfortable time of the year, with relatively stable weather, making it perfect for activities. So, please come visit Teshikagacho!📸🍁🛶✨🐾 #Teshikagacho #Teshikaga #Hokkaido #autumn leaves #danpung

Introducing Okususobana Nature Garden, scheduled to open on October 10th!🍁 The full closure of Okusosobana Keikoku Road has been lifted, allowing you to enjoy the autumn scenery at Okususobana Nature Garden starting October 10th! 〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to revisit this later!〉 Okususobana Nature Garden Information 【Opening Period (Autumn)】From Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026 (tentative) 【Opening Hours】8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 【Address】16943-4 Kinasa, Nagano City (Okususobana Dam) *When inputting into a car navigation system, please enter the phone number of Okususobana Dam (026-256-2937). From Okususobana Dam, it’s a straight road to Okususobana Nature Garden, about a 15-minute drive. 【Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Entrance Fee】200 yen for junior high school students and above 【Contact】Kinasa Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 ＜Best Time for Autumn Foliage＞ Typically from late October to early November The walking paths are well maintained, allowing for trekking of about 2 to 4 hours. ＜Example Walking Course＞ ●Tourist Center - Rest House - Benten Island - Yoshi Pond - Koumi-daira Wetlands / About 2 hours *For more details, please check @kinasamomiji.

🍂Birao Mountain⛰️ Birao Mountain, standing at an elevation of 553.7 meters, is located in Teshikaga. Its name originates from the Ainu word "Pira Oro" meaning "place of the cliffs." Situated near the center of Teshikaga, it was once a beloved symbol of the town, where local middle school students would hike and participate in ski lessons during winter. Birao Mountain pairs beautifully with the autumn season, offering stunning views. The leaves gradually begin to change, allowing visitors to experience the transformation day by day. The best time to enjoy the autumn foliage in Teshikaga is expected to be from late September to mid-October this year. This is the most comfortable time of the year, with relatively stable weather, making it perfect for activities. So, please do come to Teshikaga!📸🍁🛶✨🐾 #Teshikaga #Birao #Hokkaido #autumn foliage #danpung

During my visit to the 18th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Onzan-ji Temple, I encountered a large ginkgo tree that painted the grounds in golden hues. With every gust of wind, the colorful leaves gently danced down, creating a yellow carpet at my feet. This moment in late autumn, encountered along the Shikoku pilgrimage, remains etched in my heart. Location: Onzan-ji Temple, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture Date of photography: December 19, 2024

[Chiheisen Morizumu] Friday, September 4th The cafeteria of GA.KOPPER was overflowing with people, and many were found in the hallway, listening to the relay talk. They gathered in Nishiokoppe Village, a remote area of Hokkaido, from all over the country and even the world to participate in the pre-festival of the Chiheisen Report Meeting "Morizumu." Founded in 1979, the Chiheisen Kaigi is a network of "doers" interested in exploration, adventure, and travel. These are people who place great importance on seeing things firsthand and have been sharing their experiences through monthly report meetings and a booklet called "Chiheisen Tsushin." Although there are no offices, membership fees, or rules, the connections formed over a long time are significant. Reunions with someone met through reports or communications, as well as new encounters, flourished in the village of Nishiokoppe. The gathering on Saturday the 5th began with an opening act by the Chiheisen Proper Conduct Band and the Nishiokoppe Wenshiri Drummers, followed by three report meetings and a venison festival. The traditional "Chiheisen Auction & Relay Talk" was also a great success! On Sunday the 6th, the report meeting was held from 9 AM to around 4 PM, filled with rich discussions. It was three days filled with the energy of those involved in Morizumu. We are truly grateful for choosing Nishiokoppe Village as the venue for such a large-scale gathering and for everyone's efforts to make it happen. We look forward to meeting you again somewhere on our travels!

Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche September 20th (Sunday) to 21st (Monday, holiday) Join us for the Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche over two days! At the entrance of Nishiokoppe Roadside Station "Kamu" along National Route 239. It will be held both days from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The vendors are as follows: ▶ Yumura Forest Garden Tempura soba and udon made from Nishiokoppe ingredients, tempura of Yamabe, chiffon cake with birch sap, and Setoushi-kun baked goods with birch sap ▶ Ezo Deer Balls Ezo deer balls and red wine stewed deer meat ▶ Seiryu no Sato Vegetables from Nishiokoppe ▶ Puppet Theater Circle Doremi Children's festival ▶ Meguru Bookstore Nekoze / First Appearance / (September 21st only) Used books If you're passing by, please stop by! Organized by: Nishiokoppe Marche Executive Committee #Nishiokoppe Village #Autumn Marche #Roadside Station #Kamu #Vendors

Now is the time to visit Tokachigaoka Park, where you can see the floral clock "Hanakku" 🌺 Recently, at Tokachigawa Onsen, the mornings and evenings have become quite cool, and you can feel the arrival of autumn 🍃 There is a free foot bath at Tokachigaoka Park where you can enjoy a mall onsen! Let's refresh ourselves while gazing at the floral clock "Hanakku"! 📍Tokachigaoka Park 14-chome-1 Kita, Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido

Regarding the Former Sawamura Residence | Changes in Opening and Closing Days On Wednesday, September 23rd (a national holiday), the residence will be open. Consequently, it will be closed on Thursday, September 24th as a compensatory closure. Please be mindful of the closing days when you visit. 😌

Taken on September 14, 26. This is the banana espresso latte from LEC COFFEE. The hot version looks delicious too. 🍌

In Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, the phrase "Are you going to the vineyard?" is commonly heard during autumn. There are many vineyards where children can enjoy grape picking, while adults savor a drink with imonoko-jiru (potato stew) and pickles. Additionally, Yokote is also famous as a production area for wine grapes, being one of the main regions for major wine manufacturers. During the day, enjoy the vineyards, and at night, relax with some wine to fully experience autumn. How about indulging in such an autumn experience? This year, make sure to visit Yokote.

This is a photo taken when I went to Kokoen Garden in Himeji to see the autumn leaves. The vibrant colors of the foliage and the waterfall, which stands out in the tranquility, beautifully represent Japan's fall, creating a breathtaking scene! At the same time, I could also feel the joy and depth of photography.

Taken on September 14, 26. This is the hot sandwich set from LEC COFFEE. It includes a hot sandwich with egg, bacon, and tomato, salad, and butternut squash soup. It's pumpkin season now. 🎃

Event Announcement 📣 On September 20th (Sunday), the 50th Hakurin Park Festival will be held in Taiki Town 😊 This autumn industrial festival offers a unique taste of Taiki Town, with its mountains and sea 🎵🎵 The event will kick off with a powerful performance of the local folk art "Hikata River Taiko," created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Taiki Town's establishment in 1978! The special stage will feature performances by local children, a karaoke show by enka singer Keisuke Yamauchi, and an impersonation live show by Hiro Aoyama, making for a jam-packed program ✨✨ In the exhibition and experience booths, there will be popular activities like the "Fluffy Dome," badge-making, coloring, and woodworking workshops for children to enjoy. Plus, a gathering of "working vehicles"! 🚓🚒 The gourmet and product exhibition area will be rich with delicious local cuisine, including food booths and a direct sale of Taiki beef. Additionally, specialty products from sister city Sōma City, Fukushima Prefecture, and friendly city Yoshioka Town, Gunma Prefecture, as well as products from the Galactic Federation, will all be available to savor 😍 There will also be a "Fall Chum Salmon Catching" event exclusively for children under elementary school age, and the finale of the event will feature a fun lottery! 🎀 It's a day of fun for both adults and children. We hope you come with your family to create wonderful memories 🤗 🔶 Date: September 20, 2026 🔶 Venue: Hakurin Park, Taiki Town 🔶 Contact: 50th Hakurin Park Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/sp_detail.php?id=150...

I felt the arrival of the season as autumn clouds appeared, signaling the end of summer.

Azumino, a rice-producing region, is known for its traditional landscape of "haze-gake" (rice drying). Although this scene has become rare due to the widespread use of combines... the rice is slowly dried in the sun, resulting in delicious rice. 😄

The sunny landscape of Azumino revealed Mt. Jonen. Lately, rainy days have continued, preventing us from seeing the typical scenery of Azumino... It's a landscape that indicates autumn is approaching.

The flowing water emerging from Azumino is nourished by the spring water from the Northern Alps, cultivating wasabi and Shinshu Salmon. Aquatic plants sway gently, creating a pleasant atmosphere. 😆

After a long time, it’s clear and sunny in Azumino. Perhaps due to the strong winds, the sky shows lenticular clouds, and the weather forecast suggests it might become a midsummer day.

Azumino Chihiro Art Museum ~The World of Children's Paintings by Chihiro Iwasaki and Fumiko Hori~ This is an announcement for the autumn exhibition. Date: September 11, 2026 - December 15, 2026 Even though both artists depict the same "Blue Bird," their expressions are unique. Please take a moment to compare the two works, focusing on the differences in color, shape, and style.🕊️ Additionally, the exhibition featuring illustrations by Suekichi Akaba, known for the white horse of Suho, has also begun, so be sure to check it out. Autumn of Arts. Enjoy a leisurely moment savoring the artworks at the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum. We look forward to welcoming everyone!🍂 *The photos are taken with permission from the museum.

Jogakura Bridge in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.

Taken on September 14, 26. This is the Ai-Tai fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

The preparations for autumn leaves and yellow leaves have begun at Akanko (Photo taken on September 15 🍁) As the season for the colors of the Itaya maple, Japanese maple, rowan, sweetgum, and Ezo cherry blossoms approaches, we will regularly update you on the progress of the foliage changes♪ #Akanko #Foliage Spots #Yellow Leaf Spots

The Beer Garden Flavor Festival is here!👏🏻 This year features a five-day Silver Week!! From September 19 (Saturday) to September 22 (Tuesday), it will be held at the event square in front of Michi-no-Eki Iwanai‼️ Enjoy a variety of fun activities, including bingo and karaoke contests!♪ And guess what! There will be a live performance by participants from the "NHK Nodo Jiman Taikai" broadcast on August 23!🎤 For more details, please check the flyer♪ Organized by: Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Enthusiasm Team "Flavor Festival" Executive Committee On September 20 during the event, a light truck market is also planned on Ekimaedoori! Thank you for your support!🙏

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, September 19th, the "Yotsuba Milk Festa 2026 – Tokachi Milk Factory Open Day" will be held 😊 This event has been held since 2006 as an opportunity to promote the consumption of milk and dairy products and to express gratitude to the local community 🎀 At the venue, you can enjoy learning about milk and dairy farming through various activities such as sales of local agricultural products and food, factory tours of milk and butter, a simulated milking experience, and a dairy farming panel exhibition 🐄 Additionally, popular attractions for children include a fluffy dome, face painting, and sales of dairy products, pizza, and soft serve ice cream, along with a limited edition "Corn Parfait Milk Festa Version" 🍦 The stage program features a talk show by Angelina 1/3, performances by local students, and a collaboration stage with Miruru-chan from Yotsuba and Wagyu-rye, offering plenty of highlights 😍 Moreover, as part of a highly popular initiative, you can exchange five empty 1-liter milk cartons for one roll of recycled toilet paper (limited to eight rolls per person. Please bring your own eco-bag) We will deliver the deliciousness and fun of milk and dairy products straight to you 🤗 🔶 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 🔶 Venue: Yotsuba, Inc. Tokachi Milk Factory Event Venue 🔶 Contact: Yotsuba, Inc. Tokachi Milk Factory General Affairs Department TEL: 0155-42-2121 https://www.yotsuba.co.jp/all-topics/...

Taken on September 14, 2026. This is a windmill in front of the Otorii gate at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I thought it might be one of the last chances to see it, so I went to take a look.

Taken on September 14, 26. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour ❚ September 21-23, 2026 The Harajiri Falls Boat Tour will take place at Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Experience the beauty of Harajiri Falls, often referred to as the Niagara of the East, up close on a raft boat. Enjoy a view from near the waterfall’s basin, offering a different perspective and thrilling experience. For those who want to feel the splashes of water, the Adventure Course is recommended, while those who prefer a leisurely view should choose the Scenic Course. Why not enjoy a moment closer to Harajiri Falls this autumn in Bungoono? 【Date】September 21 (Mon, Holiday), 22 (Tue), 23 (Wed, Holiday) ▶10:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day 【Location】Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City) ▶Please arrive at the stairs leading down to the falls 30 minutes before your reservation time. 【Courses】Choose from the following two options ① Adventure Course (about 30 minutes) ¥4,000 per person *You will get wet. Please bring a change of clothes, water-friendly shoes, and a towel. A simple changing room will be provided. ② Scenic Course (about 15 minutes) ¥3,000 per person *You may get slightly wet from the splashes. 【Eligibility】Ages 3 and up (children must be accompanied by a guardian) 【Application】Please apply via the QR code on the flyer ■Additional Information The event may be canceled due to weather or river flooding. If there are openings on the day, we can accommodate without a reservation. Reservations for non-event times are also being accepted (please check the application form above for details). ■Inquiries about the event Moon Bridge Co., Ltd. × SOUTH WAVE (Contact: Ono) TEL 090-6896-5296 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hannou City, Saitama Prefecture A forest park that Tove Jansson, the author of Moomin, cherished. The sight of people spending time under the golden trees embodies the "free and quiet moments" she loved. May this gentle peace be quietly passed on to the future.

My hometown, Yokote City in Akita Prefecture, may seem like a place with nothing much, but when life feels stagnant, don't you find yourself gazing absentmindedly at the rice stalks and the sky?