Taken on October 14, 2014.
This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Grand Festival.

Event Announcement📣

On Sunday, October 18th, the 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival will be held😊

The festival, which opens with a powerful performance by Nauman Taiko, is packed with highlights‼
Enjoy the stunning performance by Tsugaru Shamisen Ishiguro Kai, a comedy show by Geisha Bows, and a glamorous singing show by Luca Mochizuki🎵

Additionally, there will be direct sales of local specialties like lily bulbs and the sale of Churui-produced wagyu beef😍
Moreover, police cars and fire trucks will gather, providing experiences such as fire extinguishing demonstrations and vehicle displays, allowing you to interact with working vehicles.

The festival finale will feature a lucky draw and bread throwing, ensuring fun until the very end🎵
We warmly invite families to come and join us🤗

🔶Date and Time: October 18, 2023 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🔶Venue: Special venue in front of Churui Naumann Elephant Museum *Will proceed even in light rain

🔶Shuttle Bus: Operating between Satsunai, Makubetsu, Nukanai, Komahata, and the venue.
・Outbound: Departs from Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 8:30 AM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 8:50 AM → Nukanai Community Center at 9:10 AM → Komahata Public Hall at 9:30 AM → Arrives at the venue at 9:50 AM
・Return: Departs from the venue at 2:10 PM → Komahata Public Hall at 2:30 PM → Nukanai Community Center at 2:50 PM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 3:10 PM → Arrives at Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 3:30 PM

*Reservations for the shuttle bus are until 5:30 PM on October 15th (Thursday).
TEL: 01558-8-2111

🔶Contact: 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival Executive Committee Office
(Churui General Branch Regional Promotion Division) TEL: 01558-8-2111

https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/kankosangyo/kankoevent/event/19006.html

The marigolds blooming at the Azumino sightseeing spot, Sōshunfu Kahi, are said to depict the scenery of Azumino eagerly awaiting spring.
A music box is installed, so please press the button to listen! 😄

The blue sky and flowers are very beautiful!
It's a warm day perfect for a walk♪

It's a clear day in Azumino☀️
The water was crystal clear and looked very beautiful☺️

The stunning scenery of Azumino
A breathtaking view from Ohisama Road
Blessed with clear autumn weather, a wonderful landscape spread out before us
If you stop by Azumino, this is a must-visit spot! 😆

Cosmos blooming in the fallow rice fields and the Northern Alps.
There is a cosmos field near the Haishun Fuka Monument.
Beyond that are the mountain ranges of Mt. Ariake and Mt. Jonen.
Azumino is enjoying clear autumn weather this afternoon.
It’s fully autumn in Azumino! 😄

When I looked up, a pale rainbow was arched beyond the mist.

♨️ Notice of Temporary Closure of Poppoyu Bath 📢

Due to plumbing work for the foot bath, it will be unavailable during the following date and time.

■ Closure Date and Time
October 14, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

■ Facility Affected
Poppoyu Bath, JR Mashu Station

We apologize for the inconvenience to those who plan to use the facility and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
*Please note that the usage times may change depending on the situation on the day.

The autumn colors of Lake Taro and Lake Jiro at the foot of Mt. Oakan 🍁
(Taken on October 13 📷✨)
offer a different fall scenery compared to Lake Akanko and Akan River.
The leaves that have fallen on the lake's surface add to the beauty of the landscape.

Taken on October 13, 2026.
This is the TATSUMI Special from Udon Tatsu-mi.
The chicken tempura and pork offer double the luxury of the TATSUMI Special.
I got a haircut, enjoyed delicious udon, and my spirits were lifted.

Taken on October 13, 2026.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on October 13, 2026.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.
I got a haircut and feel refreshed.

This is a photo of Susuki grass taken when I visited the Daisen Masumizu Kogen Tenku Lift in Tottori Prefecture. The Susuki grass spread all around was very beautiful, symbolizing autumn and allowing me to feel the change of the season!

On Sunday, October 11th, around 3 PM, at Ido Shitsugen in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, there isn't a sense of scale like in the Nasu Highlands or Oku-Nikko. However, the satisfaction of having this view all to myself! I lay down on the wooden path and experienced autumn with my whole body. The breeze crossing the marsh was pleasant, providing the best healing.

A bustling trip to Osaka led me to choose a solitary escape. After an hour and a half, I arrived at the sparsely populated Hayashisaki-Matsue Coast. The autumn breeze was cool, and the waves gently lapped at the shore. Standing alone in the vastness of nature, I listened to the sound of the sea and watched the sunset paint the surface of the water in endless shades of gold and red. In that moment, loneliness transformed from a sense of isolation into a gentle dialogue with my own soul, bringing immense comfort.

STV Sapporo Television's "Dosanko WEEKEND" featured a special on Teshikagacho, which was aired for two weeks filled with exciting content👀✨

Canoeing experiences, cow milking, and plenty of gourmet food... Thank you for beautifully showcasing the charms of Teshikaga⛰️💫 It was so much fun❣️

The Kawayu Marche has successfully concluded! 🥔♨️
Here is a photo report of the "6th Kawayu Marche" held in front of EZO HOUSE at Kawayu Onsen on Saturday, October 10, 2026!

The event featured gourmet food, drinks, Kawayu Bayashi (local festival music), game tournaments, and handheld fireworks, providing fun for both children and adults. It was a great success! 🪅

See you again next year! Stay tuned.

Event Announcement 📣

On Sunday, October 18th, the 24th Shihoro Harvest Festival will be held 😊

At the venue, you can enjoy local specialties and products from Shihoro High School students, including Shihoro beef loin cut steak, sweet red bean soup, and udon at the "Shihoro Taste Market." There will also be fun family activities such as "unlimited bagging of potatoes and onions" and the "Kalbi Quiz Rally & Lottery" 😍

Additionally, we will have a "Perfect Weight Eating Game" where you eat exactly the specified amount, as well as a "Grand Lottery" with Shihoro specialties as prizes‼

Furthermore, as part of a milk consumption expansion campaign, we will distribute free milk in limited quantities 🎵

Please come and enjoy the autumn blessings of Shihoro at the venue 🤗

🔷Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM (Rain or shine)

🔷Venue: Shihoro Town Agricultural Sports Park, Special Venue

🔷Contact: Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee (Shihoro Town Hall, Industry Promotion Division) TEL: 01564-5-5220

https://www.shihoro.jp/news/detail.php?news=873

🍂 Real-time Teshikaga Autumn Foliage Information 🍂
This year's peak foliage period is said to be around mid-October, but here's what it's looking like this long weekend!! ✨

The best viewing times vary by area, such as within Teshikagacho, the hot spring district, and around Wakin Peninsula, so let's enjoy 'Autumn in Teshikaga' little by little 🍁

Be sure to visit Teshikaga during this special autumn foliage timing! ⛰️🚗✨

The autumn leaves of Lake Taro, located at the foot of Takimi Bridge and Mt. Oakan, are stunning
(photographed on October 11th 🍁)
The leaves of Japanese maple, Itaya maple, and sweetgum are beautifully dyed in autumn colors, creating a pure Japanese landscape enhanced by the flowing water✨️
The green of ferns and butterbur leaves also adds a vibrant accent to the scenery.

On October 10, 2026, I took photos at Ido Shitsugen in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. I thought about going to Oku-Nikko to search for autumn, but considering the traffic on Irohazaka Slope, I decided to visit Ido Shitsugen, which is said to resemble Senjōgahara Plateau, where I could stroll leisurely. Perhaps because I went around 3 PM, there were few people, allowing for a relaxed walk. Occasionally, the sunlight shone through, revealing sparkling autumn leaves.

The colors of the autumn leaves have deepened around Akan Lake
(photographed on October 10🍁)
The autumn foliage next to the Akan Lake Marimukan, where our association is located, is at its best right now!!
You can get right under the colorful trees, making it a great little photography spot in the hot spring town📸♪

For information regarding the closure of National Route 127, please refer to this.

Due to the impact of Typhoon 25, the section between Futtsu and Kyonan is closed. There is a free alternative route available via Futtsu Tateyama Road, so please make use of that.

Additionally, it is possible to access the Nokogiriyama Toll Road from the Kyonan side.


#Kyonan Town#Impact of Typhoon 25#Closure#Nokogiriyama Toll Road

The peak season for autumn leaves has arrived at Akanko✨
(Captured on October 8th🍁)
As the temperature fluctuations become more pronounced, you can enjoy the increasing vibrancy of colors day by day. Also, please enjoy the clear blue autumn sky and the autumn hues of Akanko🍁

Taken on October 10, 2014.
This is the hanatemari (flower ball) at the chozuya (water basin) of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on October 10, 2026.
This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

This is a poppy flower I received from my senior, as they are moving to Kyoto. It's wonderfully beautiful and delicate. I've heard it's a handmade artificial flower made by their wife.
Just looking at it soothes my heart.

Taken on October 8, 26.
This is a black latte and a chestnut basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.🌰