Morokko House Specialty Shop This warm, welcoming store along National Route 327 uses plenty of locally sourced timber from the village🌳. The shop sign was recently refreshed✨ When you visit, be sure to take a look at the charming illustration nearby🥰 We deliver safe, reliable mountain produce harvested in Morotsuka Village with heartfelt care💖. This is the place for Morotsuka souvenirs! You can choose the heat level for yuzu kosho and dressings, and, of course, Morotsuka’s signature dried shiitake—plus fresh shiitake are available in season from autumn through winter. Both types are grown on natural logs🍄. Longtime favorites include Nanatsuyama miso, yomogi (mugwort) dumplings, and handmade konnyaku. Quirky shiitake cookies🍪 make a fun souvenir pick. For game-meat fans, frozen venison and wild boar are also on sale! Every Friday we offer a limited-quantity, shop-exclusive shiitake sushi. Seasonal village-grown vegetables🥬 and flowers🌸 are also sold, letting you enjoy the flavors of the season and the unique highland produce of Morotsuka. You’ll also find locally produced shochu from the village’s two sake breweries and handmade crafts by residents. Both are rare items rarely found outside the village.

Cherry Blossom Report: Ontakesan Sakura Road as of April 3, 2025 The cherry trees along the road on Mt. Ontake in Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture are at their best. They seem to be at their peak now, with some petals starting to fall in the wind. The views are excellent, making it a great drive. Location: Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■ Access to central Bungo Ono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250403spot-kiyokawa/...

🌸 The weeping cherry trees at Josenji are now in bloom 🌸 In Gokasecho, the cooler-than-usual temperatures delayed the blossoms this year, but the weeping cherry at Josenji has now reached its peak viewing period 🤗✨ (It is not yet fully in bloom!) You should be able to enjoy the beautiful weeping cherry through the beginning of next week 🌸 The trees are also lit up after sunset, so please enjoy the night blossoms as well 👏✨ Please note that the Josenji illumination will end as soon as the peak viewing period passes 🙏 Expect heavy crowds, especially on weekends ⚠️ Follow the directions of traffic attendants around Josenji and take care when arriving by car 🚗 Nearby weeping cherries at the Harada residence and Kijiya are slowly coming into bloom as well, so enjoy them together 🫶 (And please consider entering photos you take in our association’s ongoing photo contest “#Gokase Hanami 2025” on Instagram 😘📸) https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Arao’s gourmet scene offers rich variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of dishes to leave everyone fully satisfied! From specialty sushi bars, ramen shops, okonomiyaki and yakiniku restaurants to chic cafés and dining venues, plus an abundance of confectioneries and nightlife spots, Arao serves up a diverse culinary lineup. After a day of fun, relax and enjoy your favorite place. ~Moranbon~ This restaurant serves black-haired wagyu beef graded 4 or higher. Their house-made kimchi also comes highly recommended. Genre Yakiniku (grilled meat) Address 65-3 Oshima, Arao City Phone 0968-64-1855 Business hours 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Last order 11:00 PM) Closed Wednesdays (except public holidays) Parking 15 spaces Capacity 60 people Official site https://www.arao-yakiniku.com//

Arao’s gourmet scene offers a rich variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of flavors to satisfy everyone. From specialty sushi bars, ramen shops, okonomiyaki houses, and yakiniku restaurants to stylish cafes and dining spots, Arao also has an abundance of confectioneries and nighttime hangouts. After a full day of fun, enjoy a meal at your favorite place. ~ Ozeki Sushi (Oozeki Sushi) ~ You can dine pleasantly with family and friends at reasonable prices. Bento boxes are also popular. Genre Sushi · Japanese cuisine Address 2089-8 Kuraman, Arao City Phone 0968-68-2214 Hours 12:00–15:00 (last order 14:00) 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:00) Closed Tuesdays Parking 1 large vehicle · 15 regular spaces Seats 70 seats Official site https://susi-oozeki.jimdosite.com//

\The 10th AEON Kagoshima Fair Held in from today/ From today to the 6th, the "10th AEON Kagoshima Fair" is being Held in at AEON Lake Town mori in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture! 📣 Starting with Kagoshima black beef, which became the No.1 in Japan Wagyu beef at the 12th National Wagyu Ability Co-Promotion Meeting, this fair brings together products that Kagoshima is proud of, such as safe, secure, and high-quality agricultural, forestry, and water products and specialty products. From Izumi City, we offer ✨ delicious specialty products such as seaweed seaweed introduced on TV the other day, tea, manhatsuru monaka, domestic bamboo shoots boiled in water and noodles, seasonings such as sashimi soy sauce, pork miso, Izumi Mandarin oranges mustard, and soft-boiled pork Nankotsu If you live nearby or happen to stop by, please take this opportunity to purchase Kagoshima's "Umakamon / Yokamon"! Date: April 2 (Water) – 6 (Sun), 2025 [Time] 9:30-19:30 (*Until 18:00 on the last day) 【Place】AEON Lake Town mori (#Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture) 　　　　1F Water Plaza, Passageway, Aeon Style Lake Town, etc. Contact: AEON Style Lake Town (TEL: 048-930-7000) https://www.aeon-laketown.jp/mori/event/event_e51613_as.html...

Gokase Sakura Project: Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 On Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, a cherry blossom festival took place around the weeping cherry tree in Kijiya. This post shows scenes from Saturday, March 29. Despite the low temperatures, the morning brought sunshine, and the venue buzzed with a wide variety of food stalls and kitchen cars and many visitors. That evening, timed with the night illumination, members of Naniloa HULA studio performed a graceful hula dance. Although the stage was set under a cold sky, the dancers’ beaming smiles warmed everyone’s hearts. As of March 29, about 20–30% of the cherry trees were in bloom overall, so unfortunately they were not at full bloom. Still, the lights that the students of Miyazaki Prefectural Gokase Secondary School worked hard to install cast a gentle glow that made the venue beautiful even with fewer blossoms.

Arao’s food scene offers great variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of delicious options to satisfy everyone. From specialty sushi bars, ramen shops, okonomiyaki and yakiniku restaurants to stylish cafes and dining spots, Arao also boasts many confectioneries and lively night-time drinking venues. After a full day of fun, relax and enjoy a meal at your favorite place. ~Kodaiko (Kodai-ko)~ The restaurant even has a live seafood tank, so you can enjoy fresh sushi and fish dishes. The seasonal majaku set meal is especially popular. Genre Sushi Address 1241-5 Nohara, Arao City Phone 0968-68-4622 Hours 11:00 – 14:30 17:00 – 21:30 Closed Tuesdays (subject to change on public holidays) Parking 20 spaces Capacity 50 people (including the second-floor banquet room)

Yachiyoza Story – Regular Yamaga Lantern Dance Performance “Yachiyoza Story – Regular Yamaga Lantern Dance Performance” is a special program combining a tour of Yachiyoza, a Meiji-era playhouse over 100 years old, with a performance of the Yamaga lantern dance. Watching the lantern dance in that nostalgic, otherworldly setting feels especially glamorous! Please enjoy this luxurious chance to experience the charms of Yamaga all at once. Location Yachiyoza Schedule Please check the following URL for event dates. https://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com/sp_page01.php... Date and Time One show daily, starting at 10:30 AM (about 60 minutes) ・Rokyoku performance “The Birth and Revival of Yachiyoza: Wasamon.” (Rokyoku performer Minatoya Koyuki) ・Yamaga lantern dance performance ・Yachiyoza tour and commemorative photos with the dancers Admission Fees Adults: 1,530 yen per person (Yachiyoza admission + 1,000 yen for lantern dance viewing) Elementary and junior high students: 770 yen per person (Yachiyoza admission + 500 yen for lantern dance viewing) ※Group discounts (15 or more) and combined tickets including Yachiyoza and the Lantern Folk Craft Museum are also available. ※Includes shopping vouchers usable at stores in Yamaga. Notes ・From 10:30 AM until around 11:30 AM, only guests holding tickets for Yachiyoza Story may enter. ・You may visit Yachiyoza for a tour even on days when Yachiyoza Story is not held. ・Event dates are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding. Contact Yamaga Onsen Tourism Association 0968-43-2952 Yachiyoza 0968-44-4004 ※If you are coming with a group of 15 or more, please make a reservation in advance. If your group has fewer than 14 people, you may come on the day without a reservation.

Marugoto Arao Product Center Marugoto Arao Product Center combines a product hall, a Shodai-yaki gallery, and an information hub. This shop offers proud local specialties made from Arao’s bounty, from nori seaweed harvested from the Ariake Sea and famous pears to Shodai-yaki pottery. Address: 169-22 Haramanda, Arao City (near Manda Pit) Opening hours: 11:00–16:30 Closed: Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day) Phone: 0968-57-9960 Parking: Free Access 8 minutes by bus from JR Arao Station Get off at Manda Pit-mae; immediate access https://arao-kankou.jp/sightseeing/specialty/...

Introduction to a Japanese Sword Making Tour See traditional Japanese swordmaking up close! You can observe the ancient craft of swordsmithing up close at the Japanese Swordsmith Training Workshop of master swordsmith Genrokuro Matsunaga, who lives in Arao City. The technique follows a traditional process of repeatedly hammering, stretching, and folding the steel. You will surely be overwhelmed by the power and drama of watching it at close range. In addition, you can take part in a name-engraving experience, where you use a chisel to carve your name or a favorite phrase into a steel plate, as well as a sword-making experience, and you can view Mr. Matsunaga’s collection of swords, armor, and other items. Name Matsunaga Japanese Swordsmith Training Workshop Address 1907-8 Kawatari, Arao City Phone number 0968-68-2250 *Visits require a reservation. Please contact us for details.

Introducing accommodations in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a wide range of lodging, from a resort hotel next to an amusement park to convenient business hotels. Whether you need more than a day to play or are staying for business, we are fully prepared to welcome you. 6. HOTEL R9 The Yard Arao A unique stay in a container! Each guest room is an independent unit made from a single container in this business-style hotel. Free parking is available near the rooms, and each unit includes a unit bath, toilet, TV, microwave, and refrigerator with freezer. With easy access to industrial parks, tourist sites, and golf courses, it’s ideal as a base for business or leisure. Address 883-1 Manda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone number 0968-79-8725 Official website https://hotel-r9.jp/hotels/arao/...

Introducing accommodations in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a wide range of lodging, from a resort hotel next to an amusement park to budget-friendly business hotels. Whether you need more than a day of fun or are staying on business, we are fully prepared to welcome you. 5. HOTEL AZ Kumamoto Arao Branch Complimentary delicious breakfast for guests! This hotel serves both tourists and business travelers. With affordable rates and a free breakfast for guests, it has become popular. Clean, practical rooms all offer internet access. With an izakaya on site, it’s also recommended for those who want to relax in the evening. Address 958 Manda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone number 0968-65-3301 Official website https://www.az-hotel.com/arao/...

Today the Yoshino-miya Shrine Grand Festival, the Zatousan Festival, took place! I was captivated by a performance from satsuma-biwa player Kanako Kitahara 🥰 This year’s event concluded smoothly as well. Although strong gusts of wind blew at times, to everyone who came together thank you very much! #miyazaki #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #collecting goshuin #Miyazaki goshuin tour #Yoshino-miya Shrine #Zatousan Festival

Introducing accommodation in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a wide range of lodging, from a resort hotel next to an amusement park to convenient business hotels for an easy overnight stay. Whether you need more than a day to enjoy the area or you are staying for business, we are fully prepared to welcome you. Noasobi Lodge An outdoor-style hotel just a one-minute walk from Arao Station♪ Born from a desire to create a hut-like stop in town where travelers can relax and get excited, Noasobi Lodge was opened. Under the theme of “noasobi,” we offer a space centered on lodging and dining where people can gather for work or private moments. Address 1560-1 Manda, Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone 080-9547-4744 Official site https://noasobilodge.com//

Introducing accommodation in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a range of lodging, from a resort hotel next to an amusement park to affordable business hotels. Whether one day isn’t enough for play or you’re staying on business, we are fully prepared to welcome you. 3. Business Hotel Isuzuso Extremely convenient for both business and sightseeing! In addition to single and twin rooms, we also offer triple rooms and relaxing Japanese-style rooms. With convenience stores and restaurants nearby, it’s very handy. In the morning, we offer complimentary coffee to guests. All rooms have wireless LAN. Address 2-8-6 Yotsuyama-machi, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone number 0968-63-2514 Official website http://www.business-hotel-isuzu.jp//

As of March 26, the cherry blossoms at Kikuchi Park are about 40% in bloom, and pale pink flowers have begun to color the whole park. The softly spreading cherry blossoms lift the spirits. Why not enjoy a spring moment as the trees grow more beautiful each day toward full bloom? Relaxed hanami awaits in the peaceful atmosphere of Kikuchi Park. At Kikuchi Park, the cherry trees are illuminated by paper lanterns from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM during the period from Sunday, March 16 through Saturday, April 5, letting visitors enjoy the night blossoms. On Sunday, March 30, the Kikuchi Sakura Marche will take place, with about 45 stalls expected to gather. For details, see https://x.gd/KbzJC...

Monday, March 24, 2025 At Futoria in Ubuyama Sustaina UBU Rare Plant Regeneration Events ♪ Implementation activities to pass on Aso's precious rare species to future generations.　 ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience

Introducing accommodation in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a wide range of places to stay, from a resort hotel adjacent to an amusement park to convenient business hotels that are easy on the wallet. Whether you want more than a single day of fun or you are staying for business, we are ready and waiting to welcome you. 2. Hotel Blanca A hotel inside Greenland where you can play all day and stay overnight Located within Greenland, this hotel is very convenient for anyone who wants to spend a full day playing. The hotel’s first floor also serves as the clubhouse for Greenland Resort Golf Course, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy a golf-focused stay. It features a large natural hot-spring bath and private family baths where only your family or friends can bathe. Address 1308 Honaide, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone number 0968-66-1133 Official website http://www.greenland.co.jp/hotels/blanca/...

Introducing places to stay in Arao! ~Stay in Arao~ Arao City offers a wide range of accommodations, from resort hotels adjacent to the amusement park to convenient business hotels you can stay at without fuss. Whether you need more than a day to play or you are here on business, we are fully prepared and waiting to welcome you. 1. Hotel Verde A resort-style hotel where you can savor hotel life The exterior, inspired by the Colosseum of the Ancient Roman Empire, makes a striking impression. All 104 rooms are spacious, and some recall the fun of the neighboring Greenland with colorful decor, while others are luxurious suites with a kitchen and living room for a leisurely stay. With a restaurant and natural hot spring, you can fully enjoy a hotel life that takes you away from the everyday. Address 1584-24 Honaide, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone number 0968-66-3939 Official website http://www.greenland.co.jp/hotels/verde/...

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, "RIDE and MEAT in UBUYAMA PLACE 2025" was held in at UBUYAMA PLACE. Although we were not blessed with the weather, the venue was crowded with the heat that blew away the cold, and the Kitchen Car with a variety of goods such as model Car and apparel from various manufacturers, as well as delicious food such as meat! Events in the rain ・ There was a lot of food and a lot of bikes, so it was fun. 　I will come again! ・ I'm sorry for the rain, I want you to do it again when it's sunny There are also happy opinions! This time, it seems that there were many visitors from Kumamoto and Oita! We will Held in our Events regularly so that you can come from all over Kyushu and Japan all over the country!

Morotsuka Village is beginning to feel the arrival of spring. Morotsuka has topped 20°C! The weeping cherry in front of Morotsuka Clinic is about 20–30% in bloom. Yamazakura are also starting to bloom here and there. The peak cherry blossom season is nearly upon us! #miyazaki #miyazaki_countryside #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #patchwork village #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #weeping cherry #yamazakura #cherry blossom front #cherry blossom blooming

🌸 Izumi scenery 🌸 where you can feel the arrival of Spring The cherry blossoms in Izumi Station East Exit Ryokuchi Park have blossomed! When I see the pink flowers, I feel ✨ excited that Spring has arrived 📸The fourth photo is the cherry blossoms on the riverbed of the Takaono River. The Izumi Cherry Blossom Festival will also be Held in on March 30th, so I hope 🌸🌿 the cherry blossoms in Tokusaki Monument Park will be in full bloom by then Please ♪ enjoy cherry blossom viewing while feeling the Spring of Izumi

Arao Tourism Information Paper We are distributing issue No. 32 of “arao ni konna.” This spring 2025 issue features Arao’s gourmet scene, introducing dining spots around Arao City! Copies are placed at facilities and shops in and around Arao City. If you see one, please pick it up! You can also view the digital PDF brochure on the Arao City Tourism Association pamphlet page. Check it out here! https://arao-kankou.jp/pamphlet/... #like this #like this issue No. 32 #Arao #arao #arao #Kumamoto Prefecture #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #northern area #tourism #gourmet #information #Manda Pit #manda kō #World Heritage #Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution #Ariake Sea #tidal flats #Marugoto Arao #spread #Instagram #events #tourist spots #Greenland

Seven Stamina Gourmet Picks of Arao — No. 5 Here are Arao City's delicious stamina-boosting dishes. From addictive flavors to hearty rice bowls! These outrageously tasty menu items will fill you with energy and get you pumped! 5. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Burger (King Size) — Heroes Diner The king-size burger feels heavy in your hand and is astonishingly large. The patty is 100% beef, coarsely ground for a satisfying bite, and rich cheddar cheese pairs perfectly. This authentic burger delivers plenty of volume to satisfy both your appetite and your spirit. *A regular size is also available.* Heroes Diner — What to Know This is the place to enjoy authentic, tasty American-style burgers and steaks. Their juicy, substantial burgers are the specialty. The poppy, American-themed interior is a treat for comic-book fans. ◆Name: Heroes Diner ◆Address: 573-3 Miyauchi, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture (2nd floor of Okonomiyaki Gen-chan) ◆Phone: 0968-85-8484 ◆Hours: 11:30–15:00 (last order 14:30); 17:30–22:00 (last order 21:00) ◆Closed: Wednesday ◆Seats: 24 ◆Private rooms: No ◆Smoking seats: No

[🌸 Gokase Cherry Blossom Viewing 2025 🌸] From Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, May 11! (Surely) with the last of the snow behind us, the season of flowers is finally approaching Gokasecho ✨ We’re running a spring Instagram campaign too 🤩🙌 Follow the Gokase Tourism Association account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/)... and post photos of flowers taken in Gokasecho to Instagram using two hashtags: #GokaseHana2025 and #dateofphoto (e.g., #March20) 🤳❤️‍🔥 Every day during the campaign, one person will win a mini set of Gokasecho specialty products 🎁✨ This time, amazingly! During the nighttime illumination of Kijiya’s weeping cherry tree organized by students of Gokase Secondary School’s “Gokase Sakura Project” (March 23 [Sun]–April 16 [Wed] ※updated 4/2), entries featuring photos of Kijiya’s weeping cherry will have double the daily winning chance 😮✨!? Plus! Outstanding entries will receive a gift box of Gokasecho specialty products 🤩👏 And even more! This time there will also be a “Gokase Sakura Project Award”…🤭🌟!? Submitted entries will be featured on the Gokase Tourism Association and Gokase Sakura Project social media channels as they are selected 💡 [Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️Other rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html... ⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In spring in Gokasecho you can enjoy not only weeping cherry but also rhododendrons, akebono azaleas, and many other flowers 🌸 In the warm weather, how about a flower tour around Gokasecho 🤗? We sincerely look forward to your participation ✨

Arao's Seven Stamina Gourmet Picks — No. 4 We introduce Arao City's delicious stamina-boosting dishes. From addictive popular flavors to hearty rice bowls! These outrageously tasty dishes will fill you with energy and pep you up for sure! 4. Momo Ju Bento — Hon-ten Toraiichi, Specialty Shop for Bone-in Chicken and Karaage The Arao main shop’s limited Momo Ju bento. It features a whole carefully selected chicken thigh, slowly and gently roasted in olive oil, creating a very hearty bento. The shop also offers karaage à la carte and a variety of other bento options. Hon-ten Toraiichi — Bone-in Chicken and Karaage Specialty Shop: Highlights! Founded in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, this shop serves bone-in chicken and freshly fried karaage made with a special method. The bone-in chicken uses tender, juicy young birds. The owner, a karaage fanatic, perfected his signature fried chicken—be sure to try it. There are also Omuta and Tamana branches. ◆ Shop name: Hon-ten Toraiichi — Bone-in Chicken and Karaage Specialty Shop ◆ Address: 813-1 Haramanda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◆ Phone: 0968-62-6268 ◆ Hours: 10:30 AM–7:30 PM ◆ Closed: Irregular holidays ◆ Seating: Takeout only ◆ Website: https://karaage-toraichi.com// ◆ SNS: Facebook

" In the general election of the railway musume, Matsuura Railway's "Arisa Nishiura" is doing very well ❤ " When you get off the platform of Matsuura Station on the МR (Matsuura Railway), you will be greeted 🤗 by the station name Marker of Arisa Nishiura When you arrive at Matsuura Station by Car, you will be greeted 🥰 by Arisa Nishiura, Ambassador of Fried Horse Mackerel. The "Arisa Nishiura" made a big leap from 10th place in the previous general election to 4th place in the railway musume general election! !️ Fried horse mackerel ambassador's Arisa acrylic stand is only available at Matsuura Station! Please enjoy it in conjunction with the Matsuura Railway staff and Arisa acrylic stand in yukata robes! !️ #Arisa Nishiura #Matsuura Railway #Holy land of Fried Horse Mackerel Matsuura #Matsuura, a sacred place for water archaeology #Matsuura, the land of the end of the original era #Matsuura tourism and local products association #Matsuura Doki Doki Market

❚ The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025 A tulip festival held in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Ono City. This year, 158 varieties and 200,000 tulips plus two types of rape blossoms will burst into bloom around Harajiri Falls. Enjoy a spring filled with flowers. The Tulip Festa relies on the support of some 700 volunteers from inside and outside the city. ■ Dates and Times Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 ■ Location Around Harajiri Falls ■ Stage Events During the Period [Sat, April 5] 10:00–15:00 Bungo Folk Village (music) [Sun, April 6] From 10:30 Ogata Children’s Drums Ogata Akatsuki Taiko (Japanese drums) 11:30 Eisa dance performance [Sat, April 12] 11:00 Jewelry’S (elementary and junior high baton twirling) 13:00 Harp Diva (harp, violin, vocals) [Sun, April 13] 11:30 Mask-changing show 12:30 Hula dance 13:45 Mask-changing show ■ Events During the Period [Throughout] Take-home Tulip Corner Over 100 varieties of tulips will be sold at 100 yen per stem. [Throughout] Tulip Marche and Gourmet Corner Enjoy food from kitchen cars and food stalls. [Weekends] Goods and Sweets Corner Various shops and wonderful items gather in one place. [Sat, April 5] Kyuden Group High-altitude Work Vehicle Ride Experience View the tulip and rape blossom fields from above. (May be canceled in case of rain.) [Throughout] Street Performer SATOYA Performance Show Delivering smiles and moving moments Performance dates: April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun), and April 8 (Tue)–April 12 (Sat) [Weekends] SOUTHWAVE Boat Sightseeing Tour Circle the area by boat near the falls and enjoy the powerful scenery. Apply here for the boat tour ■ Request for Sunny-chan Fundraising We have placed a donation box at the event headquarters to renew the Sunny-chan mascot costume. We appreciate your cooperation. ■ Parking [Mon–Fri] You may park at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls. [Sat, Sun] Please use Ogata General Sports Park (temporary parking lot). ■ Free Shuttle Bus Service On weekends during the period, a free shuttle bus will run between the temporary parking lot and the festa venue. Service dates: April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun), April 12 (Sat), April 13 (Sun) Service hours: 9:00–16:30 * Please check the final departure times. * From 2025, no sponsorship fee will be collected at the bus boarding point. Requests Although the roadside station keeps its parking available year-round, on weekends during the festival we ask you to use the temporary parking lot and the free shuttle bus to ensure safety and ease congestion. (On weekdays, the venue parking is open.) If you bring pets, please use a dedicated cage or similar to avoid inconveniencing others. One of the free shuttle buses does not allow pets. Shuttles run as needed, so please follow staff instructions when boarding. You may have to wait to board depending on the time. If the driver or a passenger holds a physical disability certificate and using the free shuttle bus is difficult, vehicle access to the venue is possible. (The number of parking spaces is limited.) Please present the certificate to the traffic guidance staff to receive a passage permit and display it near the front windshield. There is a motorcycle parking area near the venue, but spaces are limited, so please use the temporary parking lot when possible. ■ Event Inquiries Tulip Festa Executive Committee Office Phone: 0974-42-2111 ■■■ Access to central Bungo Ono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Ono City (Bungo Ono City) ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250318tyurippu/...

🌸 Enjoy spring in Nobeoka! Spectacular spots colored by history and nature 🌸 📍 Gokase River Levee (south side) 🌿 Kawazu cherry blossoms × rape blossoms At the Gokase River levee, you can stroll along Konohana Road lined with 300 cherry trees and one million rape blossoms! Now in its 17th year, Konohana Road features Kawazu cherry trees, which have a long blooming period. To let more people enjoy the blossoms through the end of March 2025, the site (Gokase River levee) will be open as the Konohana Sakura Festival. 📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins / Shiroyama Park ⛩️ History × cherry blossoms × illumination Some 300 Somei-yoshino cherry trees bloom around the 19 m-high “stone wall of a thousand slaughters.” At night, the illuminated stone wall and cherry blossoms create a dreamlike scene. During the illumination period from Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, April 6, 2025, various events will be held. On Saturday, March 22, the Waiwai Gourmet Expo offers a wide range of foods, character shows, and music and comedy performances. 📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins / Shiroyama Park 🌺 History × one of Japan’s three great wild camellia groves Nobeoka Castle Ruins Park hosts 3,300 wild camellia (yabutsubaki) trees across 108 varieties, flowering from late October through late April, with peak season from December to March. Its standout feature is the full spectrum of flower colors—red, white, pink, variegated, and edged. You can also enjoy famous camellia varieties such as Nobeoka, Kamei, Mokusuï, Shiroyama, and Naito, plus rare trees that bloom in three different colors on a single trunk!