Christmas ? ♂️ Afternoon Tea 12/22 (Fri) ~ 24 (Sun) for 3 days only * The 23rd and 24th were fully booked. On special occasions, a luxurious lunch with stylish sweets and exquisite savouries. Why don't you start Christmas 2023 with lunch at New Otani Inn Sapporo < Menu> sweets ・Strawberry shortcake ・White chocolate éclairs ・White gateau chocolate ・White Roll Cake ・Macarons Lemon jelly and blancmange ・Strawberry Santa Claus ・Rich white soufflé pudding ・White Snow Globe ・Snow Bear savory ・Amuse Smoked salmon and Nice-style potato salad Gorgonzola mousse and mango Homemade pâté de campagne ・ Wada burdock and various mushroom royale Cappuccino of Tokachi mash ・Roasted Iwate black beef with grozeille sauce ・Bread and butter For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or ?Tel: 011-222-1522!

Fireworks ? that color the night sky of Chichibu This is on December 2 and 3 every year. 　　　　　　"Chichibu Night Festival" to be held This is my first time participating in the Chichibu Night Festival! From ? the summit of Mt. Wuko Because I usually looked at it from a low place, I didn't expect the night view to be so beautiful. The fireworks that go up in the city are even more beautiful.

At the Japan Garden Yushien in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, this is a special event "Ikesen Tenzhu Peony" held in autumn. Approximately 100,000 dahlias are floated in the pond in Yushien, creating a miraculous scene.

The Mizonoguchi Cave in Soto City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a cave created over a long period of time by spring water from the Kirishima Mountains, and is a power spot in Kagoshima. It can be said that it is a landscape typical of Japan with many volcanoes, and the inside of the cave was a mysterious place with clear air.

Fireworks in Tokyo in winter This one is located in Tokyo 　　　　　　"Odaiba Seaside Park" ? Every Saturday in December, from 7 p.m. for 5 minutes. Fireworks go off over the Rainbow Bridge. It's only for 5 minutes, but everyone gathers about 30 minutes before and there are a lot of people. The air is clear and beautiful during the winter fireworks, so be sure to ? visit

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The coldest temperature of the season was -13°C The trees in the forest are pure white and sparkling (In Sarabetsu Village) #Crystal Land TOKACHI

Ginkgo with a history of 700 years This is located in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　　"Iwaden Kannon" The ginkgo tree, which has a history of 700 years, could be felt from the roots connected to the ground. It is also lit up at night, so please visit it ?

[Cooking class by ALT's Laplante Family] In Nishikobe Village, from Alaska Juneau I'm calling an English teacher. On the night of Tuesday, November 28, ALT's wife became the main instructor and a cooking class was held! Participants included nursery school children, elementary school students, junior high school students, and adults from inside and outside the village. Mix people of various ages and form a group. I made cookie decorations and "Qusadilla". ALT Family goes around each group Check how well the sugar and butter are mixed and how the tortillas are baked. Frosting with coloring for each group is When 4 groups of cookies are gathered, it is colorful Individuality also appeared in the design. If you're hungry, before making Quesadilla Crack the cookies. Quesadilla has plenty of cheese and Wrap chicken or vegetables in tortillas if you like. The guacamole made by ALT Family was also excellent. It turned out to be a pleasant and delicious evening. Thank you to everyone who participated! #Nishikobe Village #Cooking Class #ALT #Quesadilla #ButterCream #Frosting #Cookie Decoration #Setoshi Santa

Heirinji Temple wrapped in autumn leaves This is located in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　　　"Heirinji" It is a good old temple with a long history. When the autumn leaves are in full bloom, the autumn leaves in the vast precincts are in full bloom. If you go around slowly, it will take about 1 hour, and it is perfect for visiting the autumn leaves! Location: Heirinji, Saitama

Japan's world-class "fireworks" Japan's fireworks are famous all over the world, and fireworks craftsmen from various countries are invited to launch them into the night sky This photo is one of the photos at the "Moerenuma Art Fireworks" held every summer in Hokkaido One of Japan's best fireworks craftsmen blooms in the summer night sky

Japan's world-class "Four Seasons" This is the Hiraoka Tree Art Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido In late autumn, these autumn leaves are dyed crimson and transformed into a single crimson tunnel

The mausoleum of the Zuihoden where the lord of Sendai Domain, Date Masamune, sleeps This main shrine has a glittering decoration with extremely colorful colors that are rare for a mausoleum It was created by Date Masamune himself in order to bequeath the legacy of Momoyama culture to future generations Even now, many people visit this main shrine every day to see it

Iyo Fuji in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku. I was impressed by the first snowy mountain, Iyo Fuji with half frost.

【Pilgrimage to connected places of Osaka no Jin❷Chausuyama】 "Kaka's Echizen soldiers, Tataka's Echizen soldiers" During the summer campaign, Tadanao Matsudaira, who was scolded by Ieyasu, boldly attacked Sanada Yukimura's main camp on Mt. Chausu. Matsudaira Tadanao, who was reprimanded by Ieyasu in the summer camp, boldly attacked the Sanada Yukimura main camp in Chausuyama. #What to do Ieyasu #Sanada Yukimura #Toyotomi

Shinkurayama Sengen Shrine, famous for its cherry blossoms The autumn leaves are also beautiful. Japan's Mt. Fuji, autumn leaves and a three-storied pagoda It seems that this is already a major spot for foreigners, and there are many overseas tourists whenever I go.

【Visiting the grounds of Osaka no Jin】 Japan's oldest temple, Shitennoji, was burnt down during the Winter Siege, leaving behind its stone torii gate, and during the Summer Siege, a fierce battle took place at the South Gate. Shitennoji, the oldest temple in Japan, was burned down in the winter camp, leaving behind a stone torii gate, and in the summer camp, a fierce battle was fought at the Namdaemon gate.

The charms of Japan include cherry blossoms and Kyoto. During the cherry blossom season in Kyoto, the fox bride of Kodaiji Temple is married. A bride in solid white wears a fox mask and conducts a lantern procession. It's quite an interesting event.

Are there UFOs?!

Cherry blossoms in Ritsurin Park. Taken in Ritsurin Park when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This place is a healing point where you can sit on a chair and look at the cherry blossoms and waterfalls in full bloom. When I sat down, I could feel the time and seasons of the garden flowing slowly. Location: Ritsurin Park

Lovely and friendly deer and vibrant colorful leaves together looks very nice. It was taken from Miyajima, Hiroshima.

・ Giant anaconda molting shell amulet ¥ 59 (tax included) 　* Up to 2 tickets per person at each store ・ Passing prayer ema-shaped key chain ¥ 605 (tax included) Both are limited in number. Each product will be discontinued as soon as it is sold out. * We do not do mail order. We look ? forward to your visit

The mountain pass and autumn leaves ? are wonderful "Onyu Valley" I took an aerial shot with a drone. Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture 2023/11 * Confirmed by the management office * Flight plan has been notified * Flight log book has been created * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit Obtained

December from today! So, in the dolphin pool Christmas costumes, decorations, songs, etc. are changed and performed ? Period: 12/1~12/25　 By all means, dolphins ? And come meet ? the Santa & Reindeer Trainer

This is exactly what a teddy bear is!

"Bushido is found in death." He was willing to die for a certain purpose. If you always act and die with the intention of dying every morning and evening, you will never fail in your life and will be able to fulfill your family duties. If I were asked to choose between life and loyalty, I would not spare my life in the slightest.

It's been a long time since I went to ?️ Enoshima When I was aiming for the sunset at my favorite place, I was able ? to take a picture of something out of the ordinary. It's also nice to see Tombi dancing gracefully in the thick clouds ?.

There is a common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but here I found beauty in the eyes of that meek deer who curiously observing the hand of that girl. They both enjoyed each others company for a while. The sight was also seems very soothing and beautiful.

Gorilla Chop ? This one is located in Okinawa Prefecture 　　　　　　　"Gorilla Chop" This rock, which resembles a gorilla, is said to have been formed naturally. It is located along the national highway, and you can't see it just by looking at it normally, but you can see it well when you see it from the front. Be sure to ? visit Location: Okinawa

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