Mt. Gakidake Capped in Snow🏔 On the first day of the three-day weekend, Omachi City enjoyed clear skies☀️ From the Tokiwa area of Omachi, Mt. Gakidake was beautifully visible🏔 Footprints appeared across the snowy rice fields 🐾🐾🐾 — whose could they be? It’s a perfect day for the slopes ⛷🏂 Local ski area information is below🔽🔽🔽 ⭐️ HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Gadjigatake (Gadagake) Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Notice of the 62nd Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival ❄️ Main Ice Sculpture ❄️ Sojijisoin / Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture As a result of repeated discussions between the Ground Self-Defense Force 25th Regular Course Regiment and the secretariat, we have decided to use a building representing Wajima City on the Noto Peninsula, which has been severely damaged by repeated disasters, as the main ice sculpture with support and hope for reconstruction. * It was severely damaged by two Noto Peninsula earthquakes in January 2007 (Heisei 19) (2007) and Reiwa 6) (2024). Precincts are currently being rebuilt for reconstruction. In December 2024 (Reiwa 6) (2024), it was designated as a National Important Cultural Property. ❄️ ❄️ Held in period Saturday, February 8 – Tuesday, February 11 * No Events on Monday 10th ❄️ ❄️ Held in Monbetsu City Marine Park Gari District Event Plaza ❄️ Cast Talent ❄️ 8th (Sat) 15:00~ Westland M-1 Grand Prix 2022 Winner 18th Champion 9th (Sun) 15:00~ Mog Rider M-1 Grand Prix 2021 & 2023 Finalists 11th (Tue) 15:00~ Championzu Gurunai ~ New Spring Fun Sou 2023 ~ Winner A total of 3 groups will 👏 appear * Filming, recording, and recording are all prohibited from stage events of performers. Other details will be announced on our Home page and social media as soon as they are decided. It is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!

Photographed on January 7, 25. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

January 1, 2025 My daughter and I went to see the First sunrise for the first time Souvenir photo. Last year, I didn't have a chance to play in the sea. With the hope 📷 that this year will be a year related to the sea

January 1, 2025 First sunrise. On days when the cold is severe Because the water temperature in the river is higher A fog called a qi storm is generated. It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

Gokase Highland Ski Resort I climbed up to Gokase Highland Ski Resort today to shoot some material📸❄️ At 7:00 this morning the temperature was a whopping -14°C🤣 It was such an odd kind of cold that it made me laugh🤷‍♀️ lol That said, the slopes were in perfect condition ⛷️✨ The wind was light and the snow was powdery and dry 🤩 Local junior high students were here today as part of their school activities, and they were happily enjoying skiing and snowboarding 🥰 The view of the ski area under the blue sky is truly beautiful 🥹✨ It feels like another world, and staring at it makes you feel drawn in…😳 You can see the distant mountains stretching far away, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗ Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 the long-awaited Paradise Course 1,000 m run finally opens 🤩 Can’t wait 💪 The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Winter Gokase 2025" campaign on their Instagram account and collecting winter photos from the area 🤗 There are prizes, so when you visit the ski resort or travel there, please take lots of winter photos within safe limits and enter the contest 🙏✨ For details, see the post pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile page 💡

Daisen Sky Lantern® —Wishes from 700 m above 🌠— Notice: Event goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather At last, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM at Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on Mt. Daisen, we will release 50 Daisen Sky Lanterns®! As of today the weather is improving, so we will hold the event as planned. Participants who have registered should come to the Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Assembly Hall for check-in between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. We can only pray for good weather. Viewing is free of charge. Temperatures are expected to be low that day, so please dress accordingly. Winter on Mt. Daisen — a lineup of events! ✨Weekend and holiday program from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, January 26, 2025✨ For seven limited winter days this year, the Daisen Cable Car line will be lit up and run night service until 7:00 PM. *Popular characters will make appearances ● 2:00 PM ● 3:00 PM ● 4:30 PM (cancelled in rain) January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun) and 13 (Mon, public holiday) ✨Kururin✨ ※On January 12 (Sun) there will be no 4:30 PM appearance. January 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun) ✨Kanamin✨ January 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) ✨Mokoron✨ ◆Venue: Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Mt. Daisen *Amazake served to the first 200 visitors (cancelled in rain) from 4:00 PM Eligibility: Round-trip ticket between Daisen Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa–Daisen Free Pass A ticket ※For details, see the Daisen Cable Car official website Distribution on January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, public holiday) and January 18 (Sat) Distribution site: in front of Sakuraya Distribution on January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Distribution site: in front of the Assembly Hall Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Daisen Cable” — about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

Japanese smelt fishing venue 🎣 that is not very crowded on weekdays It is only 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport, You can enjoy fishing quietly and leisurely in the surrounding Nature! There are plenty of bait sales and fishing rod rentals, so even beginners can easily get started! Please come in warm clothes, and 🧣 shoes are recommended to wear rubber boots or winter boots to prevent snow from entering. There are also many wild birds around the venue, so it is recommended to take a walk using snowshoes or binoculars 😊 It is rented at the Tourist Association Secretariat, so please use it!

🌊 I can't believe there was such a place! ⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️ Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture. Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you! You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α. It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay. 📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️ Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area. The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula! It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike Please look forward to it!

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ 【inn × Beauty Salon】muir A large vacant house built 40 years ago with a sturdy gable. The nostalgic and reliable "goodness of the Showa era" It's too bad to break. So, a couple of uneven hairdressers who like to travel who have moved Packed with all the values I have seen while living abroad, Self-renovation little by little. "I wish there was a place like this." Drive, cut & head spa at the end of the touring trip. As a base point for reuniting with friends after a long time. As an inn where you can take a breather. For those who are looking for a salon with a Nature menu Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 843-1 Website:https://www.muirjapan.com//

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ ・ Rental kominka inn "Nagare" Renovated a 100-year-old kominka, "nagare" is a inn kominka rental building limited to one group per day. "Nagare" is a place of vast and beautiful Nature, Living in the Satoyama that is close to the seasons remains, A small inn in a quiet place. In a unique and special space in Inadani Valley, Enjoy the gentle passage of time. Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 050-3576-2440 Website:https://nagare.cc//

There is a new "Japanese" space in the school! It is a tapestry of tatami chairs and shoji style. Many students have never and tatami mats. I would like you to feel the Aroma of Igusa and the soft comfort of tatami mats.

Hello, ❗ this is Kyowa Towns 🖐 The other day, I went to "Restaurant Wakaba" in Kyowa Towns. I and various menu, but I had the katsudon and ❗ it was 😋 excellent with a crispy batter and a thick egg How do you like it? 🤤 when you visit the surrounding area. Restaurant Wakaba Address: Kyowa Towns Minamihoroni 38-10 TEL：0135-73-2814 Regular holiday: Saturday

Night view seen from the Grand Hotel New Oji, a city hotel in central Tomakomai ✨

Wakamasu Bakery 🥖 @wakamasu_bakery (Instagram) A favorite spot frequented by regulars, I visited Wakamasu Bakery. The shop has run for three generations from the founder to the current owner, moving from their original Ina location to Suwa and continuing for a total of 99 years since its founding. Today, the owner and his father bake the bread together🍞 The story began with the owner’s great-grandfather, who started Wakamasu Bakery in Ina, and the shop is tied to Nagano’s soul food, the gyu-nyu pan (milk bread)!!! In-store signs describe the products and highlight commitments to domestic wheat and sudaki tou (a mineral-rich, 100% sugarcane sugar). Their beloved milk ball is famous—many regulars come just for it🥖 ・A long-time favorite: the Milk Ball, a soft French-style roll filled with milk cream ・Owner’s top pick: Cream Pan, generously filled with homemade custard cream ・A recent hit: Croque Monsieur, layered with homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese ・Four types of sandwiches and two varieties of savory baked goods are available. ◎ Wakamasu Bakery 📍4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City ☎0266-52-3488 ◎ Business hours: 8:00 – 16:00 ◎ Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday ◎ Website: https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/... Regular customers can’t get enough of Wakamasu Bakery’s Milk Ball! The owner’s great-grandfather began Wakamasu Bakery in Ina. Wakamasu Bakery has been in business for 99 years. Later, the owner’s father moved the shop to its current location in Suwa City. Today, the owner and his father bake the bread together. Between us: Wakamasu is connected to gyu-nyu pan (milk cream bread). Nowadays the owner uses domestic wheat and sudaki tou (a Japanese sugar high in minerals). She is particular about ingredients. Here’s the regular lineup: ・Regular customers come for the Milk Ball. ・Owner’s recommendation: Cream Pan filled with homemade custard cream. ・A recent favorite: Croque Monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese. ・Four kinds of sandwiches and two savory breads. ◎ Wakamasu Bakery 📍4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City ☎0266-52-3488 ◎ Business hours: 8:00 – 16:00 ◎ Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday ◎ Homepage: https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/...

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

[🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 🍁 Results Announcement] Thank you for waiting‼️ Here are the results of “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” 🥳🎉 This time, the winners were chosen by votes from followers of the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 👏✨ Thank you to everyone who voted 🙇‍♀️💕 Now, let’s announce the results👇👇👇 [🥇 Gold Prize] Unoko Falls Instagram: @san.shimako.1105 (second photo) [🥈 Silver Prize] Josenji Temple Instagram: @gokase_pan (third photo) [🥉 Bronze Prize] Shirataki Instagram: @niidome2110 (fourth photo) Unoko Falls, Josenji Temple, and Shirataki… these representative Gokase autumn-leaf spots each took home an award 👏❗ Each entry highlighted the beauty of the scenery and revealed expressions different from usual—truly wonderful work 🥹✨ Congratulations to all the winners㊗️🥳🎉 And to everyone who submitted entries, voted, and took part—thank you so much😭❤️‍🔥 The campaign is still ongoing as “Winter in Gokase 2025,” so please join us 🥰 We appreciate your participation 💫

Photographed on January 3, 25. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

The second edition of HTB "Street on-chan" Tsubetsu Town was broadcast yesterday - first broadcast this year! If you missed it or want to watch it again, check out the show YouTube! Click here 💁 ♀️ for this off-shot It was on-chan who can go in Nature! Where will I walk in Tsubetsu next week? onLooking forward to it〜\(o▽n)/

Sunday, January 12, 2025!! Special station-front event to enjoy winter! Free to join and fun for adults and children alike ⛄️ On January 12, a heartwarming winter event will take place at Mure Station, Furuma Station, and Kurohime Station in Nagano Prefecture. First-year student volunteers from Shinshu University planned this event to promote use of the Kita-Shinano Line while addressing local challenges. At the event, you can enjoy warm drinks and food from food trucks, build snowmen, and have snowball fights to fully enjoy the charms of winter. Locals and visitors from afar are all welcome! With a free ticket from Nagano Station, you can easily visit all three stations. The event is perfect for people in the neighborhoods around the stations as well as those coming by train 🚃 Come and experience a fun time that will make you forget the cold ☃❄ https://sites.google.com/view/snowline-festival/...

Happy New Year, everyone. We look forward to working with you in 2025. By the way, do you know the Shakotan mascot character "Unidon"? He has appeared not only in the Shakotan but also in Events Held in in Town/Village neighboring cities in Shakotan, and is a character who many promotes Shakotan. Publication of Events is sometimes posted on the Shakotan Tourism Association Facebook and Instagram pages, so please take a look at the Shakotan Tourism Association Facebook and Instagram from time to time. Then, "Unidon" and a message saying, "Everyone, Best regards Don again this year!" I hope that everyone will continue to support the Shakotan Tourism Association and "Unidon" in the future.

About the 40th Lake Oketo Ice Fishing Tournament Event on Monday, January 6, 2025: The 40th “Lake Oketo Ice Fishing Tournament” will be held on the schedule below. Why not fully enjoy the charms of Lake Oketo in winter. We look forward to many applications. ⇒ Applications are now closed because the participant limit has been reached. Date and Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025 Registration: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Competition: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Expected finish: 12:00 PM Participation fee: Adults ¥2,000; junior high school students and younger ¥1,500 (includes fishing site cooperation fee, insurance, and bathing ticket) Application period: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Monday, January 20, 2025 * Reception hours: 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (excluding weekends and public holidays) * Applications will close once the capacity (60 people) is reached. ⇒ Applications are now closed because the participant limit has been reached. Where to apply: Oketo Town Tourism Association Office (Oketo Town Hall, Industry Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Section) Please apply by phone or fax. TEL: 0157-52-3313 / FAX: 0157-52-3353

Woodworking Instructor and Box Making Held at the Childcare Support Center A box-making class led by a woodworking instructor. This is the woodworking instructor who has been with Nishiokoppe Village since April last year. We often meet and talk, but I rarely get to observe a woodworking lesson, so I decided to watch the box-making class. The materials and tools needed are wooden boards, wood glue, nails, and a sledgehammer (genno). They were making a box the perfect size for a pen holder. The four boards for the sides had grooves to fit the bottom board. There were even nail starter holes where the nails would be driven. (With these holes you can tell exactly where to drive the nail and the nail stays steady, so it’s easier to hammer.) Even for a simply constructed box, such thoughtful details make the work much easier to carry out. This time, to get used to handling the sledgehammer, they deliberately included the step of driving nails into the box. After gluing the boards together to form the box, they drove nails to secure the boards to each other. Driving nails straight and keeping the boards from shifting is fairly difficult. Watching the woodworking instructor handle it lightly with a rhythmic “ton, ton, ton,” I thought, as expected, they’re skilled. We moved to Somukan (a workshop the villagers can use for free!) to finish with sanding and other final touches, and then it was complete. That was a look at the box-making class. ＊＊＊＊＊ From Saturday, February 1 to Friday, February 28, the 28th Woody Winter School will take place! Details will be posted in another update📢 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #woodworking class #woodworking instructor #childcare support #sledgehammer (genno) #I had always called it a tacker or hammer #Woody Winter School

The event will be held in historical buildings such as Osaka Castle, and will offer an experience that combines bushido, such as iaido and seppuku, and traditional Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, which were practiced by samurai as self-discipline, as "contents of honor". #SamuraiExperience #katana #samuraisoword

Photographed 1/1/25. It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

Zen / Calligraphy Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness. ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are. #Zen #kanji #traditional

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting. Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen. I have an empty Highlands all to myself. Welcome to the special seats!

Happy New Year 🎍 This is En'emon Denshokan. In the crisp winter air, Kanazakura Shrine, which sits at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge, drew many worshippers again this year for its reputation of bringing good financial fortune! With a week into the New Year gone, you might find a bit more time to visit and pray at a more relaxed pace 😊 This year is the Year of the Snake, and besides “improving financial luck,” it is also said to mean “seizing happiness” and “being reborn as a new self.” ✨ People also say that carrying an item related to the year’s zodiac brings better luck. At En'emon Denshokan we have snake-motif items available, so on your way back from visiting the shrine, please enjoy the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge and stop by En'emon Denshokan. We keep the shop warm and look forward to your visit 😊

Hinata Yakushi Hojobo First Yakushi Opening of the Principal Image 2025 On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Hatsuyakushi ceremony was held at Hinata Yakushi, counted as one of Japan’s Three Yakushi, to pray for a year of good health and household safety. On the temple grounds, visitors were served yakushi-gayu, a medicinal rice porridge made with vegetables and rice cakes produced in Isehara City, and many worshippers attended. The principal image, the nationally designated Important Cultural Property of the Yakushi Triad, is unveiled only on five days each year: this Hatsuyakushi day, the first three days of the New Year, and the spring annual festival. If you missed this opportunity, please come to the last unveiling of the year on April 15, the spring annual festival, which also features the sacred-tree-climbing ritual where yamabushi begin their mountain training from Hinata.

Happy New Year😊 Thank you for your 🌹🌹 continued support this year