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〜Our Staff〜 ・Name: Dou Higashiyama ・Job Title : Assistant ・Specialty : Assistant Professional ・About him : Dou Higashiyama is a modern-day samurai who never refuses to accept any kind of reckless work and performs as an assistant. Higashiyama is aware of his innate "honor" and explains that the first thing a foreigner who aspires to become a samurai should pursue is honor, not skill or knowledge. ・Favorite historical figure : Masayuki Sanada ・Ambition : He wants to go back in time to Keicho 19 (1614) and participate in the Osaka battle as a general on Toyotomi's side to defeat Tokugawa Ieyasu.

〜Our Staff〜 ・Name: Kishin Hayashi ・Job Title : Photographer ・Specialization : Photography ・About him : Kishin Hayashi is photographer with a 15-year career mainly in portrait photography. Based on his extensive past filming experience, he will shoot the best in every situation. He will provide all the direction necessary to make visitors to Japan become SAMURAI. ・ Favorite historical figure : Shomei Higashimatsu ・ Ambition : To make our clients happy with the works he has photographed and to become popular on social networking sites.

〜Our Staff〜 ・Name : Map Man ・Job Title : Instructor ・Specialization : Management ・About him : Map Man has taken the relatively conservative philosophy of Japanese martial arts and traditional culture and arranged it in a way that foreigners can imagine. He is also the man who established Bushido, a virtue, pride, and ideal that many modern Japanese have lost the spirit of, in a form that is easily understood and experienced by foreigners. ・Favorite historical figure : Kanichiro Yoshimura ・Ambition : To preach Bushido to people all over the world.

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage The Shichiri Pass is a sea route from Miyajuku to Kuwanajuku, known as the 53rd Tokaido Road, and is a former official road. Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

Welcome back to Port Tower This is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　"Kobe Port Tower" I'm back after about a year and a half of construction! A new observatory has been built, and you can look down on the city of Kobe from above. Please come and visit us ?

This is today's Tokachigaoka Observatory! Tokachi Sunny ? During the day, it is about -2°C, but thanks to the sun, it feels warmer than the temperature. There are ❣️ many ducks on the fence of the observatory It's cute, isn't it? ?

It is the Hozomon gate of the local Sensoji Temple, the five-storied pagoda, and the drooping cherry blossoms taken in the middle of the night. This drooping cherry blossom is famous and hangs from daytime to night, A lot of people come to take pictures and watch. That's why photos without people from this angle are very valuable (laughs). The flowering of the drooping cherry blossoms is a little earlier than that of the Yoshino cherry blossoms. The best time to see it is from the middle of March.

This is the main hall and shrine office of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, my hometown, taken in the middle of the night. I often see Sensoji Temple, which is crowded with people, It's hard to see Sensoji Temple when there is no one there. It's a privilege to be able to take pictures because it's local (laughs).

This is a photo taken of the town of Kura, which is located along the Tomawa River in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. You can also ride the boat in the photo. I couldn't get on because it was full of reservations. Old buildings and new buildings coexist around here. You can see a very beautiful cityscape. The river is beautiful and you can see the fish swimming. It is a city where you can enjoy a little old Japan.

Marron: "All these hoses are mine. Mr. Xu is not allowed to take it with him. ｣

This photo was taken from Tower Hall when I was about two months into the camera. I bought it more than 10 years ago and took it with a con digital that I hadn't used at all. I think it was a pretty beautiful shot. You can see the Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, and Mt. Fuji together. Tower Hall Funabori is free to climb and one of the world's leading megacities Tokyo I recommend it because you can see it so beautifully.

This photo was taken from Tower Hall when I was about two months into the camera. I bought it more than 10 years ago and took it with a con digital that I hadn't used at all. I think it was a pretty beautiful shot. Tower Hall Funabori is recommended because you can climb it for free and see such a beautiful scenery.

This photo was taken from Tower Hall when I was about two months into the camera. I bought it more than 10 years ago and took it with a con digital that I hadn't used at all. I think it was a pretty beautiful shot. Tower Hall Funabori is recommended because you can climb it for free and see such a beautiful scenery.

This photo was taken from Tower Hall when I was about two months into the camera. I bought it more than 10 years ago and took it with a con digital that I hadn't used at all. I think it was a pretty beautiful shot. Tower Hall Funabori is recommended because you can climb it for free and see such a beautiful scenery.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Atsugi Tourism Association. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a city with a population of 224,102 (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)) located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is an area rich in nature through which the Sagami River, a first-class river, flows. Since there is a highway interchange, it is also characterized by good transportation access! The Atsugi Parking Area (Atsugi PA), located on the way to Tokyo on the Tomei Expressway, is equipped with a smart IC that can be used 24 hours a day. In addition, Atsugi PA has a Japanese-style appearance inspired by a post town, and you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Atsugi City, such as fish set meals directly from Numazu Port. In this first post, we will introduce Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as recommended sightseeing information! --- Things to do in Atsugi, Kanagawa --- ■Atsugi Onsen Town■ "Atsugi Onsen Town" includes Iiyama Onsen, Nanasawa Onsen, Hirosawaji Onsen, and Kabutoyu Onsen. Both hot springs are located in a mountain village about 30 minutes by car from Hon-Atsugi Station and the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, and are located in the back of Atsugi, surrounded by lush nature. The quality of the spring is a highly alkaline spring with beautiful skin. Why don't you spend such a luxurious time soaking in the hot water and enjoying gastronomy? ■Strawberry picking■ Strawberry picking can be enjoyed from late December to spring every year. Taste the ripe strawberries that are unique to freshly picked. The strawberry garden in Atsugi City is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes". You can also enjoy comparing different types of strawberries. Join your family and friends and enjoy delicious strawberries. Please be sure to make a reservation or confirmation by phone. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays can be very crowded, so make your reservation as early as possible. For details, please contact each farm. * The price is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes" ● Depending on the growing conditions and reservation status, it may not be possible to pick strawberries even during the season. When you go out, please be sure to make a reservation or confirm by phone. ● Prices are subject to change. For details, please contact each farm. ■Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park■ It is a park with an area of about 33 hectares and beautiful nature in all four seasons. It spreads across Hakusan and Satoyama, and is adjacent to Iiyama Kannon, which is famous for cherry blossoms. Hakusan hiking trails and trail running trails are also available, so you can easily enjoy a walk. The summit of Mt. Hakusan is a spectacular spot where you can see all the way to Yokohama and Shinjuku! In addition, the cherry blossom plaza in the park is in full bloom around the end of March every year, and many people visit during the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival. ■ Iiyama Kannon "Chokokuji" ■ Located in the middle of Mt. Hakusan, it is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, which has been selected as one of the "50 Best Kanagawa Scenic Spots" and "100 Kanagawa Flower Spots". Kannon-do is designated as a tangible cultural property of Atsugi City, and the bell of the bell tower hall is designated as an important cultural property designated by the prefecture. The precincts show various colors depending on the season, and cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, daffodils, and maples are popular attractions. During the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival, the cherry blossoms on the approach are in full bloom, and it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers every year. One of the highlights is the 400-year-old "Inumaki Tree", which is designated as a natural monument of Atsugi City! ■Higashitanzawa Green Park■ An outdoor facility with a 3.5-kilometer-long athletic course spread out in the forest. There are 36 points that utilize the slopes of the mountain, such as log bridges and ropeways, and there are also points that young children can enjoy, so children and adults can use it with confidence. In addition, there is also an outdoor barbecue and a fishing pond center. You can also enjoy a walk on a mountain bike. ■Koganei Sake Brewery■ It is a sake brewery with a history of more than 200 years, which has been in business since 1818 in the late Edo period. It is also the only sake brewery in Atsugi City. "Daiginjo Sakarimasu" brewed by Koganei Sake Brewery won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Appraisal Competition for three consecutive years! ■Prefectural Nanasawa Forest Park■ It is one of the largest urban parks in Kanagawa Prefecture. Located at the foot of Higashitanzawa, you can enjoy nature throughout the year with cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. Forest therapy, art programs such as pottery, and hands-on programs such as nature observation are also held! There is also an outdoor barbecue area in the park, where you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed (business period: March ~ November * Charged, reservation required, food can be brought in). ■ Ogama Benzaiten ■ Located in the upper reaches of the Osawa River, it is a benzaiten (river goddess) enshrined for begging for rain. The origin of the name "Ogama Benzaiten" is said to be derived from the fact that the waterfall basin resembles the bottom of the kettle. It is also popular as a power spot and a refreshing spot! ■ Tree Cross Adventure ■ A life-changing experience on a forest adventure that originated in France! It is a forest adventure park that originated in France and can be experienced in the size of one Tokyo Dome. You can enjoy a total of 10 courses, a 700-meter zipline, and one of the most high-level attractions in the Tokyo metropolitan area. There are some courses that can break your heart, where you can experience bouldering at a height of 15 meters, but there are also courses for beginners that you can easily try. After getting the hang of it up to the 1~5th course, the highlight of the park, the 173m zipline, will appear. In front of the zipline where you can't see the future and the scenery with the drop spreading out at your feet, your legs may be weak, but let's have the courage to jump out! You're sure to have a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime. ■Atsugi City Ogino Athletics Park■ It is a facility that is popular with locals as a base for sports and recreation. There is a heated pool that is open all year round, tennis courts where you can play at night, a gymnasium, a stadium, and more! At the entrance of the "Multipurpose Plaza" on the vast lawn, the "Iki Iki Health Plaza" is equipped with 12 types of health equipment. It is used as a place to build physical strength. In addition, in the wildflower garden in the park, flowers of the four seasons bloom, and it is also known as a flower attraction spot. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is also known as the birthplace of the warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi), and is also an area where remnants of historical figures and celebrities remain. It is also recommended to visit Atsugi City while following historical spots. Please visit Atsugi City and experience its charm! In the future, this account will continue to provide information on Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Thank you in advance!

【Kyowa Town Hometown Tax Payment】 Very popular every year! We are accepting donation applications for Kyowa Town's popular return gift, "Raden Melon" for 2024. It is a delicious melon that incorporates a clean cultivation method that does not rely on chemicals using natural mechanisms, and focuses on improving the sorting ability by measuring the sweetness with a highly accurate light center at the time of shipment. Please take this opportunity to enjoy Kyowa Town's proud Raden melon! It is scheduled to ? be shipped around the end of next year's Obon

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Miyajima @miyajima_tourist_association I forgot ? to post the butt ? of the deer's heart The deer are also often photographed, and the pose is also used ?

When I was eating, I suddenly stood up! Is it the keeper who is worried about the destination?

Uzi Field and Perseid Meteor Shower / This is ☆彡 the Perseid meteor shower in September taken in the morning from the Uzi field on the way to Ikejima Island in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture The constellation Orion also rose from the east. On this day, the sky was clear and cloudless. I don't even know the blue rays on the horizon! Sometimes it comes out, but it's a mysterious light (^^; Uzi in September has grown quite a bit. Pampas grass-like flowers bloom around November, and harvest begins in January.

When I was strolling around the waterfall in the Nikko area, there was a quiet Canyon on the way, so I stopped at this place While walking around the waterfalls in the Nikko area, I came across a quiet valley along the way, so I stopped at this place.

We did a general cleaning at school. Male students pulled weeds along the tracks of the Central Line and swept them with brooms to clean them up. The road was very clean and it felt good. Students often talk about how beautiful the roads in Japan are. The students noticed that ? someone was cleaning up the house, and that they usually wanted to avoid throwing trash on the street

Remnants of Snow In the "Aikura Gasshozukuri Village" that I visited in the spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the midst of the disappearing snow. I was able to see the beautiful scenery from winter to spring. Aikura, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture

Image taken in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Here's a picture of fireworks taken from home!

In a nearby park, roses were blooming beautifully in the cold December sky.

New Year's ? ♂️ Lunch Afternoon Tea Limited to 3 days from 1/1 (Mon) ~ 3 (Wed) A variety of New Year-inspired dishes, such as kumquat and Kitami mint tiramisu, which are in season in winter, and red and white roll cakes in elegant colors, will brighten up the start of the new year. Smile and satiety in 2024. Why don't you ? start your year's total with lunch at New Otani Inn Sapporo < Menu> sweets ・Rosemary-scented kumquat and Kitami mint tiramisu ・Apricot kernel panna cotta with bergamot jelly ・Red and white roll cake ・Chestnut Mont Blanc tart ・Cherry blossom canele ・Macarons ・Yuzu and black bean eclairs ・Spinach and bacon cake sare ・ White ball in the middle savory ・Broiled homemade salmon marinade Salad with root vegetables and micro-leaves Flavored vegetable coulis ・Mushrooms and Wada burdock flan Tokachi mash cream soup ・Hokkaido beef poiret Sapporo yellow onion sauce with wasabi ・Bread and butter For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or ?Tel: 011-222-1522!

[I drew a picture on the window of the flower dream! ] 】 Inside the roadside station "Kamu" There are a lot of large windows. Mashiro... Rather than to a transparent canvas The children in the village drew pictures related to Christmas! A child chooses the color of a crayon while looking at a sample picture. A child who boldly runs crayons and creates a masterpiece. A child who draws a character with a friend who draws next to him. At their own pace, they enjoyed drawing on the window as they pleased. It will be on display until Monday, December 25th. Some of the windows were painted by adults with a great sense of design. Please come and enjoy the Christmas spirit.

Have a wonderful time with a concerto This is the "Concerto" ? departing from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture It runs every day. Cruising for about 1 hour to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Why don't you get on board with a nice person once? ?

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