NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association! Located in the southeast of the Izu Peninsula, Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is surrounded by a warm climate and abundant nature. With a population of about 6,500 people (as of December 2023), this town offers tourists a peaceful experience in the great outdoors. In this first post, we will deliver the charms of sightseeing spots, events, and special products of Kawazu Town, so please take a look to the end. ◆◇◆ Recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Here are some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kawazu Town! ・Kawazu Nanadaru As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru Falls is a powerful tourist spot consisting of seven waterfalls (Kamadaru Falls, Ebidaru Falls, Hebidaru Falls, Shokeidaru Falls, Kanidaru Falls, Deaidaru Falls, and Oodaru Falls). There is a promenade with a total length of 850 meters, and there are attractions such as a suspension bridge and a statue of Izu no Odoriko along the way. When the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves are in full bloom, its beauty stands out even more and attracts visitors. ・Kawazu Bagatelle Park Opened in 2001 as a reproduction of the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom in the park. In the park, there is also a perfume mixing experience and a rose school to make original scents. ・Hatcho Pond It is a pond located at an altitude of 1173 meters above sea level. It can only be visited by hiking for about 2 hours each way, but since it is surrounded by the Amagi primeval forest, you can enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn leaves throughout the year. ・Experience-based zoo iZoo The zoo was opened with the concept of Reptiles, and Reptiles such as turtles, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons, and snakes are abundantly bred in the zoo. There are also many rare varieties on display that can only be seen here. Since it is an "experiential zoo", there is also a corner where you can interact with Reptiles. ・Funado no Banya It is a facility where you can enjoy a spectacular open-air bath overlooking Sagami Bay, a foot bath, and a barbecue using fresh local seafood. ・Imaihama Beach It is one of the most popular beaches on the Izu Peninsula with the highest ranking of "AA" water quality on the beach facing Sagami Bay. It is a 2-minute walk from Izukyu "Imaihama Kaigan Station", so it is crowded with many tourists in the summer. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches make it a true summer paradise. ◆ ◇ ◆ Specialty of Kawazu Town in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ In Kawazu Town, you can enjoy fresh gourmet foods such as wasabi, sweetfish, and snow crab grown in the high-quality water flowing from Mt. Amagi, as well as lobsters and sazae caught in Sagami Bay. The local cuisine made with these will captivate the palate of visitors. ◆◇◆ Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival that heralds spring ◆◇◆ Kawazu Town is known throughout the country as the birthplace of Kawazuzakura (Kawazu Sakura). Many of you may have seen it introduced on TV during the cherry blossom viewing season. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early-blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom around February, about one month earlier than those in Tokyo. The "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during this peak season of Kawazu cherry blossoms. Approximately 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in the entire area around the Kawazu River, and many stalls are lined up during the event, and various events are held, such as the illumination of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is a popular event in Kawazu Town, which is visited by about 1 million people every year. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 (Reiwa 6) will be held from February 1 (Thursday) to February 29 (Thursday). ◆ ◇ ◆ Healing time at a hot spring in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ The hot springs in Kawazu Town are the best spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. There are a wide variety of hot spring facilities that provide relaxation for the mind and body of visitors. There is also a day-trip hot spring facility, so please use it. From traditional Japanese minshuku to hotels with modern amenities, there are accommodations to suit your needs. Why don't you soothe the fatigue of your trip with delicious meals and pleasant service that make use of local ingredients? ◆◇◆ Enjoy sightseeing in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Natural beauty, delicious gastronomy and surprising sights await you. We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots that will be your best memories on this account, so please follow us.

Raisa with cute bushy ears Happy ? Birthday I'm already 33 years old~ In terms of people, I'm almost 100 years old~ Live a long life~!　

Moominvalley wrapped in snow This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. It's hard to see a snowy landscape here. One that ? I was lucky enough to take It's a sight to behold all year round!

Spring in the castle overnight In spring, the castle is even more beautiful with cherry blossoms. Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture Sumimata Castle (Ichiya Castle)

The fantasy world created by Chichibu This is the sea of clouds that can be seen in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It can be ? seen when the conditions meet at a certain time every year I think this is the only place where you can see such a sea of clouds. Please come and ? see it

The symbol of Biei, the house with the red roof In winter, the roof is white with snow. When the weather is nice, you can see the performance of the Mt. Tokachi mountain range from Shin-Sakae Hill, especially the magic hour at dusk. You will never forget this scenery

Famous Biei Blue Pond In summer, the cobalt blue view is spectacular, but in winter, when the water surface freezes and snow accumulates, you will not be able to see the water surface of the blue pond. However, you can enjoy the illumination at night instead A snowy landscape, towering white larch trees, and stars twinkling when you look up It was also a great place in winter.

Ena Gorge, Gifu Prefecture. The artificial lake, which was formed by damming the Kiso River with the Oi Dam, can be visited by sightseeing boat and can be enjoyed with a spectacular view of strange rocks. This view from the hotel was an unforgettable memory. Next time, I would definitely like to come during the autumn foliage season.　

The plum blossoms of the god of heaven in front of the house are in full bloom.

"Mo ~ Everyone messed up" Makenko was angry.

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Jigozen Coast ? One piece ? at dawn before the earth The oyster shelf and the Seto Inland Sea are picturesque.

In August 2023, I climbed the mountain to photograph Yakusugi. We walked for 10 hours round trip, and along the way, we saw wonderful scenery and powerful Yakusugi cedars. The scenery was really reminiscent of Princess Mononoke. It is understandable that it is chosen as a superb view that you want to go to before you die.

I took a picture of the village of Ochiai in Tokushima Prefecture with soba flowers. It is a typical Japanese scenery that I hope will remain forever.

Photographed at Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture It is ? called the Salar de Uyuni in Japan It's not a picture of a mirror in the sky, Just looking at the sea is very soothing ☺️

【Sakiyoken】 "Selectable Ehomaki Series" is now on sale! For three days on February 1 (Thursday), 2 (Friday), and 3 (Saturday), 2024, Sakiyoken Co., Ltd. will release a limited number of "Kuchifuku Eho-maki" (880 yen including tax) and "Shiumai Eho-maki" (400 yen including tax) as Sakiyoken's unique "Selectable Eho-maki Series". The blessing of 2024 is the east-northeast. Are you orthodox? Or is it a weirdo? Why don't you make a wish with Sakiyoken's selectable Eho-maki? "Kuchifuku Eho-maki" (880 yen including tax) * Sold at room temperature < Contents (Ingredients)> (1) Sea bream soboro (2) Vinegared rice with scallops (3) Rape flowers (4) Crab flavored kamaboko pickled in sweet and vinegar (5) Shredded bamboo shoots (6) Grilled egg (7) Ginger kelp < size> Length: about 18 cm Diameter: about 5 cm "Siumai Ehoman" (400 yen including tax) * Sold at room temperature and frozen We carefully finished each piece so that it "involves good fortune". We recommend that you make a reservation as soon as possible. Mail order and some stores also have a frozen type! < size> Length: about 10 cm Diameter: about 4 cm

【Zushi City】 Marutto Zushi! Stamp rally in front of the station shopping street (notice) "I know the name Zushi, but what kind of city is it?" I've heard a lot of people like this, but in fact, there are a lot of attractive shops! The atmosphere changes drastically in each shopping street, and you can ♪ feel the individuality of each In addition to long-established stores that have been loved for a long time, why don't you ♪ take a tour of the six lively and lively shopping streets of Zushi in search of unique shops that only those in the know know, such as fashionable cafes, general stores, and restaurants and take-out coupons that make you wonder where to eat (1) Date: Friday, January 5, 2024 ~ Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (2) Event name: Marutto Zushi! Stamp rally in front of the station shopping street (3) Venue: 6 shopping streets around JR Zushi Station → (3) Location: 6 shopping streets around JR Zushi Station (Ikeda Street, Nagisa Street, Shin-Zushi Street, Zushi Daishi Street, Yawata Street, Zushi Ginza Street (in no particular order)) (4) Access: JR Zushi Station: Approximately 60 minutes from Tokyo, approximately 30 minutes from Yokohama (5) Contact: Zushi City Tourism Association (6) Phone number: 046-873-1111

【Oiso Town】 Departure from Oiso! Kawaba Village Ski and Snowboard Day Bus Tour (Notice) Ski and snowboard tours will be held in Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture, which has an economic partnership agreement with Oiso Town. We will also stop at the No. 1 roadside station national ranking "Kawaba Denen Plaza". You can ♪ also apply for lift tickets, rentals, and ski schools at the same time. Date: Saturday, February 3 Application period: Friday, January 19 until 5 p.m. Event planning: Oiso-like Moisturizing Council Please enjoy a one-day bus tour to and from Oiso

【Sakiyoken】 "Colorful Chirashi Bento" is on sale! -Feel the arrival of spring, colorful chirashi sushi- Sakiyoken Co., Ltd. will release "Colorful Chirashi Bento" (1,100 yen including tax) for a limited time from January 15, 2024 (Monday) to April 7, 2024 (Sunday). The main dish is a gorgeous "chirashi sushi" topped with colorful ingredients such as brocade eggs, shrimp, crab loosened meat, and mountain seri, and it is a perfect lunch box for spring with a variety of dishes made with spring-like ingredients such as rape flowers and bamboo shoots, as well as a dessert called "cherry blossom-shaped flower mochi." Why don't you feel the arrival of spring at 9 Sakiyoken's "Colorful Chirashi Bento"? Name: Colorful Chirashi Bento Price: 1,100 yen (tax included) Sales period: From January 15, 2024 (Monday) to April 7, 2024 (Sunday) (planned)

【Isehara Flower Information】 January 22, 2024 Hyuga Yakushi, Ametake Bunko, Plum in the General Sports Park ... It is beginning to bloom. Plum blossoms are beginning to bloom in Isehara City. Perhaps due to the influence of the warm winter, it seems that the flowering is earlier than usual. The scent is good, and you can feel the arrival of spring a little earlier. By the way, wax plum is also a yellow flower that blooms during this season, but this is a member of the Roubai family, and it seems to be a different variety from the plum of the Rosaceae family. In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing it in full bloom.

Do you know Myanmar rock-paper-scissors? Myanmar rock-paper-scissors is said to be fought with "tigers", "police" and "guns". Tigers are strong against the police, but weak against guns. The police are vulnerable to tigers, but they are strong with guns (because they can control the guns). Guns are weak against the police, but they are strong against tigers. That's the power relationship! ?? ♀️? The photo on the left is a police pose, and the one on the right is a tiger pose! Students from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Mongolia study at our school. The students get along very well across borders and respect each other's cultures. ?

It is the 37th of the Nachi 48 Waterfalls, Yin-Yang Waterfall (12m drop). The road to the waterfall collapsed due to the damage caused by Typhoon No. 12 that hit the Kii Peninsula in September 2011, and it has not been restored. Depending on the season, the amount of water, and the time of day, this waterfall will show you a beautiful rainbow.

It is a winter scenery of Amano no Sato in Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, which was selected as one of the "100 Best Villages in Japan".

Kegon Falls The waterfall the day after the snow fell. Such a waterfall is also beautiful.

This is ? a guide to the very popular [breakfast buffet] The strongest breakfast buffet with not only the standard breakfast menu, but also New Otani's traditional Chinese dishes, "Genghis Khan", "soup curry", "miso ramen", and other menus unique to Hokkaido! We recommend rice balls made with ingredients from Hokkaido and grilled rice balls ? that are baked on a griddle on the spot It is ? also exquisite even if it is soaked in tea with New Otani Inn Sapporo's original product "all-purpose kelp dashi" Please enjoy it ? Usually Adult →¥2,800 Child → ¥1,400 By the way, as a Sapporo citizen discount, limited to Sapporo citizens Adult →¥2,400 Child ¥1,100 We are guiding you with! Please bring something that can prove that you are a citizen of Sapporo. In addition, we do not accept reservations. Please note that you may have to wait during busy times. Why don't you ✨ spend a little luxurious and elegant time in the morning at New Otani Inn Sapporo

The annual Okhotsk tourism and product exhibition "Okhotsk Fair" will be held for two days on January 24 (Wednesday) and 25 (Thursday) at the underground pedestrian space in front of Sapporo Station (Kita Sanjo Square (West). Engaru Town will also exhibit, providing tourist information, selling products, making obsidian accessories, and exhibiting insects. On Wednesday, January 24th, at 13:00~, and on Thursday, January 25th, at 11:30~stage, there will also be a quiz contest related to the National Treasure "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items"! The Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear. Please come and see us ♪

It is a baikaouren that blooms under the forest floor in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture.

It is an immovable seven-story waterfall in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture. It is located in a special area of Yoshino-Kumano National Park and is recognized as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. The drop is 160m and falls to 7 steps.

It is a sunset view of the plum forest in the southern town of Wakayama Prefecture, which is famous for its southern high plums. It is a photo taken surrounded by the scent of flowers.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future There was a paid admission depending on the time of day, and many people came even on weekdays Advance sales are recommended.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future From Kobe to the ⛴️ world yes, yes, I think it's good. (See statue) It's a trading town.