Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Prayer Festival. It is the Gokoku Shrine in the morning.

A radiant smile graces her face as she experiences the joy of wearing a kimono for the first time, posing gracefully in front of Sensoji, one of Tokyo's most iconic tourist destinations. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of her kimono contrast beautifully with the lush greenery and ornate architecture surrounding the temple. Sensoji evokes a unique blend of emotions; it is a place steeped in rich traditions, where the scent of incense wafts through the air, inviting visitors to partake in centuries-old customs. At the same time, the area buzzes with contemporary energy, filled with trendy shops and lively street vendors, creating a remarkable fusion of the old and the new that captivates both locals and travelers alike.

Yesterday, I went to the 3rd Coedo Imo Park, which was Held in at Renjoji Temple. It is a stone-baked sweet potato specialty store Imoyoshi Shoten's Sanfuku sweet potato dumplings. I received three blessings: great fortune, happiness, and wealth. 😊🍡🍠

It is now one month until the Held in of the film festival "YAMATO FILM FESTIVAL2025" sponsored by the Association. Events, now in its 15th year, will screen short films of 15 minutes or less, recruited from all over the country last year, regardless of nationality. Out of a record 74 entries, 12 films were nominated that passed a rigorous screening by a jury, including Daisuke Miyazaki, an active filmmaker who is active in Japan and abroad. After the screening, the Grand Prize will be announced and an award ceremony will be held. The awards ceremony will be followed by the unveiling of films created specifically for the festival. One of these works is currently being edited with the cooperation of citizens! No application is required, and you can come and go freely. Why don't you enjoy a variety of movies for free? 『YAMATO FILM FESTIVAL2025』 Sunday, March 16, 2025 13:00 (Doors open at 12:30) Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Point Sirius 1st Floor Yamato Arts and Culture Hall Sub Hall (1-8-1 Yamatominami, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa) Organizer Yamato City Events and Tourism Association Inquiries046-260-5799 (Closed on Mondays and holidays)

Photographed 2/15/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a strawberry cherry blossom soy latte and a cherry blossom chiffon cake. Spring is coming soon. 🌸

📷✨ Plenty of photo dives in Osezaki! ✨📷 I have enjoyed 😁 photo diving in Nishi-Izu and Osezaki More than 200 photos were taken in one day, and it was a very fulfilling dive! 👏 In addition, you will also encounter 🐡✨ a large group of hot puffer fish I was very excited about the fantastic sight! The charm of the underwater world is profound 🌊💙 ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. This is Kawagoe Imo Lottery. 🍠

KKday has started selling "Tate-Chari Rental Cycle + Vegetable Harvesting Experience + Tateyama Broiled Kaisen Donburi Set Plan"! The dates are R7.2/25 (Tuesday), 3/4 (Tuesday), 3/11 (Tuesday), 3/18 (Tuesday), 3/25 (Tuesday)! We plan to continue selling it after April! Thank you for checking it out! https://www.kkday.com/en-hk/product/269149...

Located on the south side of Yamato City, next to Atsugi Air Base, Yamato Yutori no Mori is a park characterized by a vast green lawn zone (Shukeiike Zone), but it shows a different look in winter. The calm brown grass and the trees showing their branches against the backdrop of the sky are also There are beauty unique to Nature. Also, in winter, the air is clear, so you can see Mt. Fuji from a Takadai. It is recommended for walking courses from children to adults. You can also freely go back and forth to the adjacent Ayase Sports Park in Ayase City. Recently, there have been more opportunities to hold joint Events between Yamato City and Ayase City here. Both are very nice parks where you can see the wide sky.

Today, Saturday, February 15, we are holding in the monthly "Kanagawa Yamato Antique Market". At this antique market, we sell the famous "Tankan" from Yamato Village in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture! Tankan is "a subtropical citrus native to China that favors high temperatures born from the Nature crossing of ponkan and orange" (quoted from Yamato Village website). It looks ordinarily delicious. By the way, Yamato Village in Kagoshima Prefecture is about 1,500 km from Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and it takes about 250 hours on foot. Thank you for coming all the way ...!

Photographed on February 8, 25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

Located in in Akebonobashi, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, this is a photo from the Tega Akebono Bridge (Teganuma Regulation Water Gate Management Bridge). In the evening, there is a wonderful view.

【Open to the public Oyama Temple Special Exhibition "Daisen Pilgrimage and Sword" Special Exhibition】 　*Daisen pilgrimage that gained popularity in the Edo period* ✨ Why don't you wear a robe at the Experience Corner✨, carry a sword, and take a picture! I was also impressed by the heavy weight. 　 The actual Dedication of 15 swords of up to 6 meters✨ is a masterpiece! Ukiyo-e prints that give a glimpse of Daisen's visit are also on display ✨ A must see!!　Come and enjoy this precious opportunity with your family! ◆Date: Until Monday, February 17, 2025 　　　　9:30～17:00 ◆Venue: Isehara City Central Community Center 1st Floor Exhibition Hall 　　　　(1-21-1 Higashiotake, Isehara City) ◆Access: About 10 minutes on foot from the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line 　　　　　　【Bus】Isehara Station North Exit Kananaka Bus Stop No. 1 　　　　　　　　　Get off at "Isehara Car Depot" "Central Community Center Mae" ◆ Admission: Free **Inquiry** 　Cultural Properties Section, Education and General Affairs Division, Isehara City Board of Education 　Phone: 0463-74-5109 (direct)　 **Sponsorship** 　Isehara City Council for the Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Properties

Photographed on February 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. Today is Valentine's Day. 🌹🍫💖

【Daisen Summit Public Toilet and 　Notice of temporary Closed toilet at Oyama Temple】2025.2.14 The Daisen summit public toilet and the toilet at Oyama Temple Temple are currently unusable due to freezing water supply pipes. * Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine toilets are currently available. ✨ Open to the public (9:30~15:30) of the Main Hall of Oyama Temple, a National Tangible Cultural Property, is open to the public until Tuesday, February 18. Please check the location of the toilet on the approach to the temple map and complete it in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We will inform you again when the resumption is expected. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit 4 platform 　　　　"Daisen Cable Line" bus about 30 minutes　 　　　　　Get off at the end of the line and walk 15 minutes on the Koma approach to the cable car stop

Photographed 2/11/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. It was about 7 o'clock in the morning.

A radiant smile graces her face as she experiences the joy of wearing a kimono for the first time, posing gracefully in front of Sensoji, one of Tokyo's most iconic tourist destinations. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of her kimono contrast beautifully with the lush greenery and ornate architecture surrounding the temple. Sensoji evokes a unique blend of emotions; it is a place steeped in rich traditions, where the scent of incense wafts through the air, inviting visitors to partake in centuries-old customs. At the same time, the area buzzes with contemporary energy, filled with trendy shops and lively street vendors, creating a remarkable fusion of the old and the new that captivates both locals and travelers alike.

Kashiwa City Located in view from Matsugasaki Ruins of the Castle Park. On a clear morning, I was able to see Mt. Fuji beautifully in the distance.

We visited Hachioji City No. 5 Elementary School and had an exchange meeting with 2nd graders! We enjoyed fruit baskets and rock-paper-scissors cars. I also taught 😊 the children "Myanmar rock-paper-scissors"

Photographed 2/11/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a classic chocolate latte and a pound cake with cookies and chocolate.

When it comes to introducing a country and its vibrant culture to newcomers at the airport, making thoughtful choices about what to showcase is essential because first impressions matter. During my recent trip, I stumbled upon Edo-koji, a charming Edo Market Place in the international terminal at Haneda Airport. The area is adorned with quaint, wooden shops that evoke the spirit of an Edo-era village, complete with a small stage that occasionally features captivating cultural displays. On this visit, I was drawn to a stunning pair of two-folded byōbu (folding screens) featuring an enchanting painting of the Wind God and Thunder God. This remarkable piece, crafted by the renowned Rinpa artist Ogata Kōrin, is a replica of an exquisite work by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, illustrating Raijin, the tempestuous god of lightning and storms, alongside Fūjin, the gentle god of wind. Honestly, what could be cooler than this? It’s a perfect representation of Japan’s rich artistic heritage right at the heart of the airport!

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.2.12 *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimosuya 2168-2) In collaboration with the red Ume plum ✨, the white Ume Plum has finally begun to bloom, but the red Ume Plum is about to end by the time it is fully bloomed. *Free opening of the Ume Plum Garden of Amatake Bunko Yamaguchi Family Residence* 　(Kamikasuya 862-1) 　It has begun to bloom a lot, but it is almost there. 　◆Period:~March 9 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 　◆Access: Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line 　　　　　　　Kanaka Bus No. 4 　　　　　　　Get off at "Daisen Cable Line" "〆Hiki" 　* Hina dolls will be exhibited only on Sundays during the period. 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included) *Isehara City Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320) Plum trees between the cherry blossoms on the slope and the Ginkgo trail are still to come. *Hinata Yakushi's Ume Plum Garden* (Hyuga 1644) The Ume Plum Garden on the Car Parking Lot behind Hinata Yakushi is going to take a while. Fun will inform you of the flowering status from time to time! !! #Isehara Flower Information #Isehara #Ume Plum #Plum blossoms #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Ametake Bunko #Isehara City Sports Park #Hinata Yakushi

Back to Atami! 🤿 📍 Atami City, Shizuoka Continuing from yesterday, dive into the waters of Atami! 🌊 The inside of the sea changes every day, so you have to go right away so as not to miss the "seasonal" sea! 👍 🔹 Transparency is more than 15m! In the clear blue water, the huge wreck "Asahi 16" with a total length of 81 meters has an overwhelming presence 👏 This wreck lies in the sand at a depth of about 30 meters, and the depth of water on the deck is about 20 meters. The ship was originally carrying gravel and is said to have sunk in 1986. It is one of the largest divable wrecks in Japan, and its sense of scale is impressive! 🚢✨ Parts of the crumbling hull are thrilling 🤩, almost like an adventure movie 🔹 We also dived into the cave point, which is limited to the winter season! On a sunny day, the cave is flooded with light and has a fantastic beauty. There is no doubt that it is a special experience unique to this time of year! And... Two new AOW* divers have been born! 👏🎉 Thank you to 😊 everyone who participated ✨ Limited time cave diving until March! ✨ Atami boat requests, welcome to do so! 🚤💙 ---------------------------------------- *What is Advanced Open Water (AOW)? It is a qualification that allows you to dive deeper than the first Sense OW (Open Water) and in special environments. ----------------------
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Ryogenji Temple, which was built as a family temple of Honda Tadakatsu, was opened in the 4th year of Bunroku (1595) by inviting the Ryōgakujin of Shimousa Kogane Tojoji Temple. At first, it was called Ryoshinji, but during the Masatomo Dynasty, it became Ryogenji after Tadakatsu's commandment. 　There are also the graves of Honda Tadakatsu, Mrs. Tadakatsu, and Tadatomo. Tadakatsu and Tadatomo were divided and this tomb was erected.

It is a sunflower field in Dewa Park in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. The Musashino Line passes Soba (buckwheat noodles) right next to it. Trains running toward the Sunrise in the early morning, and sunflowers blooming with all their might toward the Sunrise. In this way, bathed in the Sunrise, the creatures are full of power to do their best today.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Epoch Festival.

Enjoy the winter sea! Heal with ✨ a neighborhood dive It's close, it's beautiful, it's funny, and it's the best 😄 Only 40 minutes by car from the shop in Hiratsuka! I dived at the neighborhood point "Manazuru / Enoura"! The visibility was 15m, the weather was clear 🌞, and it was 👏 a perfect diving day Diving in the glitter is soothing ✨ I was also able 🤗 to meet the lord of Enoura "Kobudai" It was very powerful! In addition, a commemorative photo with Doraemon is also perfect 📸 Thank you to 🙏 everyone who participated After all, the sea in winter is beautiful and awesome! ---------------------- 😍 Embark on an unforgettable diving trip! 🌊 Let's 🇯🇵🗻 enjoy the beautiful sea of Japan with "Hokule'a Shonan" ⭐️ Experience Diving ⭐️ Snorkeling ⭐️ Sense acquisition ⭐️ Fun Diving We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅 ---------------------- 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️ 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Why don't you stop by when you come to Squid Sawara?

Today, we interviewed Mr. 168. It is a collaboration menu with Kichijoten. It is a set of 鹹湯圓 (鹹湯圓), Roux Lo rice and side dishes. 鹹湯圓 is a white jade soup with minced meat. Popular peach buns 🍑 (walnut bean paste) were very popular. The peach buns, unfortunately, are not photographed, but they are so delicious that I ate them in no time. The Roux Lo rice is also very delicious. 😊

Photographed on February 5, 25. This is Brasserie CATHERI's lunch plate near Kawagoe City Station. It's so delicious that I look forward to it every time. 😊