Sri Lanka Festival Kamagaya 2025 ~Held in a Events where you can enjoy the food and culture of Sri Lanka, a tropical island also known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean~ ――― In addition to selling authentic Sri Lankan curry and Ceylon tea, you can experience traditional medicine Ayurveda, traditional performing arts dance shows, and free yoga lessons for two days to fully enjoy the atmosphere of Sri Lanka. Why don't you feel like you've traveled to the local area and enjoy international exchange while enjoying local food and dance? < dates> May 17 (Sat), 18 (Sun) 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. < venue> Kamagaya City office parking lot Car <Access > 7 minutes walk from Tobu Urban Park Line, Keisei Matsudo Line, Hokuso Line, Narita Sky Access Line Shinkamagaya Station ＜ＵＲＬ＞https://srilanka-fes-kamagaya.amebaownd.com// [Planning and Policy Office]

🌼 Azalea Mountain Park 🌼 in Toyono Best time to visit this weekend!! *Photo taken on May 8 We are updating the flowering Information in Nagano City on our Home page!

[May 31–October 31] Join the Cycling Stamp Rally! In the Mashu–Kussharo area, crisp air and lush greenery signal the best season for cycling. Ride across the vast caldera—the largest in Japan—and collect stamps while soaking up the spectacular scenery. This year’s Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally will run again. There are 24 stamp locations across Teshikaga Town, and the event runs for five months from Saturday, May 31, 2025, to Friday, October 31, 2025. In addition to Lake Mashu, Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), and the shores of Lake Kussharo, you can tackle scenic mountain passes…! Whether you ride leisurely or push the pace, enjoy cycling at your own speed. ___________________________________ Entry Fee 1,000 yen per person Participant Benefits When you pay the entry fee at registration, you will receive the following benefit tickets. 1. A hot spring bathing voucher redeemable in town 2. A 500-yen voucher usable at Roadside Station Mashu Onsen and other locations Prize Draws Participants who collect stamp points will be entered into prize draws. Complete Prize (Visit all 24 locations!!) • A pair stay at the Prince Hotel (1 winner) • A short glass or single-bud vase from Kawayu Onsen Yunohanaglass (7 winners) • A set of Teshikaga Town local specialties (5 winners) Challenger Prize (Visit 15 locations!!) • Teshikaga Town local specialties (30 winners) ___________________________________ Easy Entry 1. Register on site (two registration locations; no reservation required) 2. Pay the 1,000-yen entry fee in cash 3. Scan the QR code to START! (You may complete the rally over multiple days during the event period) 4. Apply for prizes (Choose your prize category based on the number of stamps) There are 24 stamp points in total! You can also view suggested course routes from the barcode at the bottom of the flyer. Be sure to check it out♪ ___________________________________ Organizer: Granfondo Mashu Executive Committee Inquiries: Lake Mashu Tourism Association 015-482-2200 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/granfondo2025/...

Cool Carp streamers

Daikokuyama is a small hill about a five-minute walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station. Visitors to the tourist information center sometimes ask, "What is that hill? Can you climb it?" Yes, you can climb it! A fit adult can reach the summit in about 15 minutes, so it’s a great hike to recommend to many people. That said, the slope is steep, so we recommend wearing trekking shoes. I climbed it this time using Nordic walking poles, which made it very easy. (Nordic walking poles are available for rent at the tourist information center for 500 yen per day.) The Katsuyama area is known as the birthplace of Boso whaling, and whaling was especially active here during the Edo period. Daikokuyama served as a lookout point for spotting whales. Soon after you start up the trail you’ll come to the grave of Daigo Shinbee I, the founder of Boso whaling. Watch your head for overhead wires along the way if you are tall. There are benches on the lookout, so you can rest and take in the superb views. One visitor even praised the town below as "a charming, picture-book kind of place." Please give it a try and climb it at least once.

My first Children's Day. Carp streamers for the first time. Carp streamers swimming comfortably in the blue sky and smiling 😊 Carp streamers are becoming less and less common, but the large school of about 200 carp streamers was dynamic and impressive 🎏 I felt once again that it is a wonderful tradition that should be passed on in the future. Wishing my daughter a healthy growth. Sukuku Grow Bigger 🌱

Finally, the cherry blossoms began to 🌸 bloom in Kushiro Held in cherry blossom festivals in and around Kushiro City this weekend! Enjoy it. ★ Nearby Events Information ★ 5/10-5/25 Kushiro Sakura Festival (Kushiro Yanagicho Park) 5/10・11 Kushiro Town Cherry Blossom Festival (Kushiro Street Memorial Park Beppo Park) 5/10-5/18 Akkeshi Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival (Konohi Park)

🌸 Thank you for waiting. The cherry blossoms have finally reached full bloom. In Kitoushi Forest, beautiful cherry trees burst into bloom together with the arrival of spring. They are at their peak right now! Come and enjoy the spring scenery—be sure to visit.

✨ Enjoy a fantastic early summer night at Okawa Hot spring in ✨ Izu [The 23rd Firefly Viewing Evening] Held in: Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 8, 2025|19:30-21:00 Enjoy a special night surrounded by the gentle light of fireflies at Okawa Hot spring and Takegasawa Park, where water streams so clear water that wasabi grows. The "Lantern Walk" with the faint light of lanterns is like a scene in a Picture book. After the stroll, enjoy a lively time at the "Firefly Market" where Local Gourmet food and stalls are lined up. 🌟 【Weekdays limited Privileges】 🌟 For those who come in yukata and kimono, one bottle of Higashiizu Town limited craft beer "Moon Road Beer" will be presented per person! (Weekdays only) ▶ If you wish, please come to the headquarters of the night store square in the appropriate clothes. Dress up in a tasteful outfit and enjoy 🌙🍺 more of Japan's summer summer Events 📍 Venue: Okawa Takegasawa Park, Higashiizu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 🚌 Free shuttle bus available (operates from Izu-Okawa Station and temporary Car Parking Lot) 💡 Firefly breeding fee: one person 300 yen ~ (thank you for your cooperation) Yukata robes, lanterns, fireflies, and bustling stalls. Why don't you experience the unique "healing night" in the mountains of Izu?

Nagawa Town The mountains have turned bright young green and deep forest green, growing lush and vibrant!!😄💪! The fields reflect on the water laid across the paddies, creating a lively scene✨ Doesn’t this kind of road make you want to ride a bicycle🚵?😉 Search for Nagawa Cycle (E-BIKE)🔍 Half day (4 hours) from 1,000 yen〜

At the Arao Omoyai Civic Flowerbed, rose viewing events take place twice a year in spring and autumn! Location: Beside Arao City Oshima Purification Center (Oshima 4-chome 1-73, Arao City) Admission: Free Opening hours April to September 7:00–18:00 (Roses typically bloom from late April through June) October to March 7:00–17:00 (Roses typically bloom from late October through November) Notes for visitors There are no restrooms on the grounds. Be careful: the ground can become muddy in rainy weather. Access Due to the extension work on the Ariake Coastal Road, the entrance and exit for the Omoyai Civic Flowerbed will be changed from January 9, 2024 (Reiwa 6) for the time being. Please take care when visiting. Follow the directions on the on-site information boards for passage.

Cherry blossoms have started to bloom. The town's Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees have begun to flower! Some trees are already at their peak. Spring is in full swing! https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

<Regarding the Lifting of the Closure on the Mashu-dake Trail> The Mashu-dake trail, which had been closed from the Mashu Lake First Observatory to Mashu-dake due to confirmed bear activity, has been reopened as of today. While passage is now allowed, please use the trail only after taking the usual safety precautions. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/mashudakekinshi/...

Today, the terraced rice fields of Otoyo Town are filled with water, and the blue sky, clouds, and sunsets are reflected like mirrors. This place, where the traditional farming village life still lives, is the original scenery of Japan. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and go on a journey that quietly fills your heart. Please visit the special scenery only at this time of year!

Good morning! 🌞 Continuing our series, we introduce Furosen at Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, a traditional house inn in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Furosen sits in Kamitani, a town of terraced rice fields and houses in Shobara City. According to legend, an immortal sage once lived in this valley, and the house stands at the valley’s innermost point, atop the highest terraced field as if it grew from the land itself. In this secluded valley, only vast green hills and birdsong break the silence. Misty dawns, dusks sinking into deep blue, nights filled with the moon and stars. The valley’s seasonal beauty brings profound calm and healing. The spacious 200 m2 house on a broad plot features a clean, white-based interior. Spend time losing yourself in the valley view from the front garden chairs where you can enjoy a BBQ, lounge freely on a Yogibo sofa in the living room, or laze on the engawa that connects to the scenery. At night, relax in the large indoor bath with gently drawn hot water or soak under a sky full of stars in the open-air Goemon-style bath—unique pleasures of Furosen. This inn lets you fully savor the mountain village’s beauty in complete privacy, a feeling you appreciate most by staying overnight. About a 30-minute drive away, you’ll find many leisure facilities, restaurants, and cafes. Within an hour you can reach Izumo or Onomichi, so you can plan flexibly according to your mood and the weather. Facilities provided: cooking utensils, tableware, basic seasonings, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, stove, kettle, water server, audio speakers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, facial cleanser, shaving foam, body towel, brush, hairdryer, toothbrush set, face towels, bath towels, razor, cotton swabs, lotion, yukata (casual robe), slippers, and Wi-Fi. Check-in / Check-out Check-in: from 15:00 Check-out: by 11:00 Children are welcome ・Elementary school age and older: 4,400 JPY per person ・Preschool children: 2,200 JPY per person

〈Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour Begins!〉 We are entering the season when Ezo iso azalea is in full bloom. Would you like to stroll across Tsutsujigahara, which connects Kawayu Onsen and Mt. Io? The “Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour,” where you can observe Ezo iso azalea at its peak, is starting soon! Because the course departs from Kawayu Onsen, you can take the walk in the morning after staying in the hot spring town. ＜Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail Walk Information＞ ■Period: June 1, 2025–June 30, 2025 ■Time: Every morning at 6:00 AM (the full route takes about one hour) Gather at 5:55 AM, depart at 6:00 AM※Canceled in case of rain ■Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and older (infants free) ■Meeting Point: In front of Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ■How to Apply: By email to kawayu.unkyo★gmail.com (replace ★ with @) by 7:00 PM the day before, stating ① name of the representative ② number of participants ③ contact phone number ④ name of the accommodation where you will be staying. If you cannot send an email, please call the Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association office at 015-486-9181. [ Notes ] ・This tour starts at Kawayu Onsen and involves walking approximately 3 km to Mt. Io (return from Mt. Io will be by vehicle). ・Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing that allow easy movement. ・The tour will be canceled in case of rain. We will notify all applicants if the tour is canceled. ・Depending on the flowering status of the iso azalea, the details above may change or the tour may be canceled. ■Organizer: Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association, Akan-Mashu National Park ■Inquiries: (Office) 015-486-9181 ※Located inside Kawayu Onsen Guesthouse NOMY https://masyuko.or.jp/news/tutujisansakustart/...

🌳 Forest Kominka Series 🌳 【Yamashigi no Mori】 A 140-year-old kominka standing in the sky at a Elevation of 650 meters. There are two buildings, "Shishigi" built in the Taisho era and "Nakashigi" built in the Meiji era. It is a pleasant place where a gentle forest breeze 🍃 blows through. In the immediate vicinity, there are tea gardens, bamboo forests, fruit trees, and. There are also plenty of hands-on activities to experience the activities of mountain villages. Capacity: 2 buildings, 15 people each, 30 people in total Facilities: Goemon bath, furnace, sunken hearth * The Goemon bath and furnace are facilities only for "Shishigi". ◎ Experience 📍 Tea picking and kettle roasting tea making In the Tea plantations created in the valley, May is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat season every year. By that time, you can experience picking Tea and making kama-roasted tea at the Yama School A tour will be planned. Roasted tea grown in Yamashigi no Mori is served at "Donkotei" and "Morokko House". It is also sold as "Yamashigi tea". 📍 Ume Plum Chigiri / Ume Plum Shigoto Two Plum trees are also indispensable for life since ancient times. In Morotsuka, Ume plum dishes are held in each household throughout the year. Teaching such Ume Plum work is also a popular project of the "Yama School" tour. Ume syrup and pickled Ume plums are all very popular. 📍 Yuzu picking and yuzu processing From autumn to winter, it is the turn of yuzu. Stay blue, turn yellow, Each of them does a good job. This is also a Standard of the "Yama School" tour set in Yamashigi no Mori. Making and more yuzu, taking a yuzu bath... I will enjoy yuzu to the fullest. * For Accommodation and experience, please contact the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association in advance. ■ Inquiries Morotsuka Village Tourism Association (Shiitake-no-kan 21) Phone number: 0982-65-0178

【Fresh greenery Soba Festival Held in】 The greenery of Nagawa has Unfolds even more vividly, and the refreshing season has arrived. The "Fresh Greenery Soba Festival" where you can enjoy such "fresh greenery" and "Soba noodles" of Nagawa will be held in again this year. Enjoy the rich Nature and seasonal tastes. ■ Held in period Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 ■ Organizer Nagawa Soba no Kai (Participating stores: Fukuden, Senraku, Soba no Rinagawa, Nagawanagawa Sansaikan) ■ Participating stores and special menus ◯ Soba noodle store Fukuden Senraku (Accommodation Available) 　Limited time "Freshly picked Wild Vegetables Tōji Soba" 　Please enjoy the Aroma of freshly picked Wild Vegetables to the fullest. Soba no Sato Nagawa Nagawa Sansaikan 　Limited time "Wild Vegetables Menu" 　We offer a special dish using Spring Wild Vegetables. ◯ Inn Oishiya 　Accommodation guests will receive plenty of Spring flavors. 　Please Please enjoy the seasonal flavors of Nagawa in a relaxing time. ■ Privileges Meals and Accommodation at participating stores during the period will be selected by lottery to receive a "Nomugi-chan washcloth". Please use it as a memory of Nagawa. ■ Information on participating stores ● Handmade Soba Fukuden Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 4233 Phone: 0263-79-2003 Business hours: 10:30-18:00 (until sold out) Regular holiday: Water and Sunday ● Senraku (Accommodation available) Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13 Phone: 0263-79-2122 Business hours: 11:00 a.m. Regular holiday: Thursday ● Soba no Sato Nagawa Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-14 Phone: 0263-79-2906 Business hours: 11:00-14:00 Regular holiday: Monday and Tuesday ● Nagawa Sansaikan Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 2120-1 Phone: 0263-79-2815 Business hours: 9:00-16:00 (Shokudo is open from 11:00 to 14:00) Regular holiday: Water and Sunday ● Travel inn Oishiya Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13 Phone: 0263-79-2078 ■ General Information Furusato Nagawa Tourism and Exchange Department 〒390-1611 Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 2120-1 Tel. 0263-79-2125 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00) In the beautiful scenery surrounded by fresh greenery, enjoy the blessings of the mountains and spend a relaxing time. Enjoy the Spring in Nagawa with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

2025 Cherry blossoms in Shintoku Town Shintoku Shrine Mountain is also a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms, but the cherry blossoms blooming on the riverbed and park in In the town are also very beautiful. The cherry blossoms in In the town are swaying in the wind and their petals are falling little by little. However, the cherry blossoms in the direction of Kuashi are now in full bloom and are in best time to visit. On weekends, ☁️☔️ it is cloudy and rainy, but why don't you come and enjoy seeing the cherry blossoms on Shintoku Shrine Mountain, walking around the cherry blossoms in the In the town, and walking and driving around the cherry blossoms? We also rent bicycles and rental cars, so please feel free to contact us 💁 ♀️ For all of you, I hope 🌸 you have a good day today #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Bicycle Rental #Sightseeing with bicycle rental #Car Rental #Cherry Blossom Spot #Famous landmarks of cherry blossoms #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #cherryflowers #blossom #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. In the raft, the boatman was practicing.

It is a picture that looks like a scene from a drama.

I went to Kyoto for the first time! It's been a dream of mine for a long time to go to the Yasaka Tower in Kyoto, and I'm glad that my dream has finally come true. I was surprised to see it in the real world, which was bigger than I expected!

At Cape Collar Spring and a landscape trying hard to live facing the sun I'm sure I've been living with my pulse for a long time.

"Falling Yang ~Shadow Engraving Sansama~" Dusk during Golden Week. A breakwater at a fishing port along the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture, not far from sightseeing spots. Under the setting sunset as usual, each time was streaming slowly. Even though we were in the same air, I felt that the silence of the three of us was engraved on it, and I involuntarily clicked the shutter.

The sunset seen from the car was so beautiful that I took a picture of it and it was fantastic! !! Take a look if you like it ( ˊᴗˋ*)

"Battle of Kawanakajima Digital Stamp Rally Vol. 3" will be held in! 【Held in】5/15~11/24 Collect Stamps at checkpoints in Nagano City and get Premiums! For details, please see the Home page of Nagano Tourism Convention Bureau!

HELLO COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Furusato Nagawa Tourism and Exchange Department. Located in the western Mountainous Area of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Nagawa District is a quiet area surrounded by mountains rich in Rich in nature. Among the Matsumoto City, which is widely known as the gateway to the Shinshu, the rich Nature environment remains, and the beautiful scenery that changes with the four seasons Fascination many people. Known for its clear air and clear streams, including mountain sightseeing and Mountain stream fishing, it is an area where you can refresh your mind and body! 【Access to Matsumoto City, Nagawa District】 ■Access from Tokyo Via the Chuo Expressway and Nagano Expressway, get off at the Matsumoto Interchange, and take National Route 158 toward the Nagawa District. ■Access from Nagoya Use the Chuo Expressway, get off at the Ina Interchange, go through the Gonbei Tunnel, and head from National Route 19 via Yabuhara to the Nagawa District. 【What is Matsumoto City, Nagawa District?】 The Matsumoto City as a whole has a population of about 240,000 people, but the Nagawa District has a population of 565 and 289 households (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and traditional life and culture are alive and well in a rich Nature environment. Due to the high elevation, it is cool in summer, and in winter a silver world Unfolds. It is popular as a summer resort in the summer and as a Spot to enjoy the dignified air in the winter, and it shows an attractive look to the Four Seasons. 【Introduction to the historical background of the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City, Nagawa】 The Nagawa district of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City originally built a history as an independent village, but was incorporated into Matsumoto City due to the great merger of Heisei. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a mountain worship road and trade route, and there was a lot of traffic between people going back and forth between the Mountainous Area. Forestry, agriculture, and Soba cultivation that make use of abundant Forest resources and clear streams have been actively carried out, supporting the food culture and living infrastructure of the region. Even today, through festival rituals, the wisdom and customs of our ancestors are passed down. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in the Nagawa area, Matsumoto City】 The Nagawa area of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City has many Tourist resources rich in Rich in nature. ■Nagawa Watari Dam It is a large Dam that rises along National Route 158 and features a spectacular landscape created by the Clear streams stream from upstream and the lush green mountains that surround it. From the observation space, you can overlook the contrast between the Reservoir and the mountains, and you can enjoy various atmospheres that vary depending on the season. ■Shibusawa Hot spring It is a quiet Hot spring inn scattered in the mountains, and it is a great Spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. Depending on the inn, you can take a day-use hot spring, and you can stop by in between mountain sightseeing. Please enjoy the silence and warmth of the hot water and spend a moment to forget your daily life. ■Mountain stream fishing spot There are plenty of areas where you can enjoy mountain stream fishing such as char and Yamame. The fishing experience while enjoying a sense of unity with nature allows you to enjoy a relaxing time that is different from the city. 【Introduction of Specialty products and Gourmet foods in the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City】 ■Tōji Soba Local cuisine is served with hot Soba noodles in a hot pot and served with wild vegetables and mushrooms. It is an indispensable Nagawa specialty when talking about the Nagawa District. ■ Wild vegetable tempura Wild vegetables that herald the arrival of Spring are freshly picked and fried in batter, and the tempura has an exquisite bittersweetness and aroma. ■ Grilled river fish with salt Fresh char and Yamame caught in the Mountain stream are simply grilled with only salt, so you can fully enjoy the taste of the ingredients. ■Nagawa Soba Nagawa Soba made with flavorful Soba flour is highly appreciated by Soba lovers, and its Aroma and Smooth Texture are Exquisite. ■Processed Wild Vegetables Processed wild vegetables, which are also useful as preserved foods such as Pickles and Pickled in salt, are perfect as Souvenirs. 【Events and Festivals in the Nagawa area of Matsumoto City】 ■ Soba Festival The Soba Festival, which is held five times a year, is a festival where you can fully enjoy the food culture of the Nagawa District. You can taste Local Handmade Soba using Soba noodles carefully grown in Nagawa Late May: Fresh greenery Soba Festival Mid-August: New Soba Festival in summer October: New Soba Festival in autumn November: Nagawa Native Soba Festival February: Tōji Soba Festival Enjoy the nature of Nagawa, which changes with the Four Seasons, and the taste of each season. ■ Nagawa Summer Festival (late July) The biggest attraction of the Nagawa Summer Festival, which colors the summer in Nagawa, is the fireworks that echo in the valley. The fireworks launched from the bottom of the valley Unfolds large and Powerful in front of you. Please experience the sound of fireworks echoing in the mountains and the beautiful light competition up close. ■ Nomugi Pass Ski Resort Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura, and the Hotaka mountain ranges seen from an elevation of 2,130m are spectacular! With a maximum skiing distance of 4,000m, a variety of courses can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. There are few crowds, and you can enjoy gliding in quiet nature. It is a ski resort where you can enjoy the Nature of Nagawa and the dynamic scenery. 【Tourist Information of Nagawa District, Matsumoto City】 The Nagawa district of Matsumoto City, Nagawa City has a variety of attractions such as rich nature, delicious Soba dishes, and traditional culture rooted in the Local area. Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene scenery, you can relax to your heart's content is the real pleasure of the Nagawa District. Please make memories of your trip in Nagawa, Matsumoto City, Nagawa, where you can enjoy the expressions of the Four Seasons. We look forward to seeing you there.

　It was taken at the Fujiwara Festival in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. About 900 years ago, at the end of the Heian period, when Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was chased by his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, relied on Fujiwara no Hidehiro of Hiraizumi and went down to the east. This is the 62nd Festival that Reproduction the Scene. Dressed in costumes Reproduction Heian picture scrolls, a line of horses and cattle Car procession from Moetsu Temple to Chūson Temple. 　The photo was taken Temple a brave warrior who departed from the main gate of Mao Yue.