Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Main Hall. Finally, the clear blue sky has returned after a long time, and it feels exciting. Now is a great time to stroll through Shosenkyo Gorge! By the way, the other day we saw a beautiful rainbow that matched the mountains of Shosenkyo Gorge, creating a lovely view. At the moment, Wine Kingdom is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Yamanashi Wine Club and, as a token of our gratitude, we are pleased to introduce the "Anniversary Set." The set includes many of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom’s recommended products, so please take a look when you visit. Be sure to experience Shosenkyo Gorge as it moves into autumn.

Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls is one of Bungoono City’s signature sights in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This fall spans 120 m and drops about 20 m, and unlike most waterfalls it lies on flat ground rather than in a mountain valley. It’s easy to visit because it sits right next to Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki. The waterfall formed as river water slowly eroded columnar jointing created by pyroclastic flows over many years. The road above the falls serves as a local residential route, and it’s interesting to see cars, pedestrians, and even the occasional tractor pass by. A promenade and suspension bridge around the falls let you enjoy views from various angles, and you can sometimes see a rainbow depending on the viewpoint. Location: 936-1 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture (Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki)

Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls, located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is one of Bungoono City’s signature tourist attractions.

Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima (Hiroshima Recommendation festival Spot) #Water Army Festival #Island Fire Festival 👈 One piece 📸 at Awa Odori from the Island Fire Festival When the sun went down and I took a picture with the burnt sky, the atmosphere was quite good 😊

Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima (Hiroshima Recommendation festival Spot) Water Army Festival Island Fire Festival One piece 📸 from the Island Fire Festival At the end, it became a Sengoku fireworks with a borrowed back. It was difficult to shoot while moving around, but it was 🤣📸 fun Innoshima is also the birthplace Township pornograffiti available and this August, a fireworks was launched to the tune of available pornographic songs at big Events such as the island-wide pornographic exhibition! Many fans also participated in the Events, making it a fun festival.

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Photographed on September 5, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

2024/9/5 Iinuma Rice Terraces Rice Harvesting

Photographed on September 5, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Program for the Variety Show A variety show will take place on the evening of Wednesday, September 11. There is less than a week to go. We are sharing the program details here as well! The performance segment features participants ranging from elementary school students to adults. People of many different generations will appear. There will be taiko drumming, dance, and band performances… Everyone is practicing hard as they prepare for the big night! The karaoke segment planned for the second half welcomes walk-in participants, too! Venue: Hotel Morimu Plum Hall Doors open: 6:00 PM / Show starts: 6:30 PM We look forward to your attendance. #Nishiokoppe Village #Variety Show #Revival #Festival #Karaoke #Performances #Enjoy an Evening Together

Dancing 💃 at the end of summer This is Awa Odori Held in in front of Minamikoshigaya Station in Saitama Prefecture. Famous as one of the three major Awa odori in Japan, a total of 600,000 people visit 🤤 for two days You'll want 🤤 to dance along to the shouts of Yatsa

Ferris Car and Sunflower at Night I thought I'd take a night photo in the sunflower field of Kasai Rinkai Park. Light up, so I took a picture with a slow shutter It bloomed beautifully.

Ferris Car and Sunflowers in Kasai Rinkai Park It was a hot day, but we were blessed with blue skies and white clouds. I was able to capture a summer day.

Hyogo Prefecture Minamiawaji Youth Square Park It was the first place I visit, and the view from here was the best, and I had been visit Awaji for many years, but this was a hidden gem and I had never seen it on the Internet, but it was recommended by a friend and I knew for the first time that there was such a place. In a building designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange in commemoration of students who died in the war I hoped that love and peace without war would continue, and that people all over the world would be able to laugh.

Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture The Rural Scenery seen from the place I visited for the first time was the best Rice is quite expensive this year due to the shortage, so I hope 😌 that this Rice will be cherished forever and passed on to the future

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime on the veranda had changed.

Yanagihara, a tourism support staff member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers, wanted us to take many pictures of the scenery of Omu Town, so we set up "Photo Props" at the Roadside Station Omu Observatory and the Sunrise Cape Observation decks La Roux! In addition to the town character Ikura Sujiko-chan and Specialty Products Horsehair crab illustrations, there are more than 10 bottles such as original hashtags and speech bubbles. By all means, please use photo props to enjoy the scenery of Yubu and cute photos.

I took this photo in mid-August in the nearby river Nakasu! The model is also me! I used a slow shutter to stop the stream of the river and reflect it further.

🐰available Halloween Afternoon Tea🎃 Afternoon tea from September is Collaboration with Hokkaido's Popular Gourmet Writer [Yuzurepo]! "available Halloween Afternoon Tea" Available theme in Wonderland, a large collection 🃏 of cute sweets for Adult This time, as a Souvenirs, you can ♪ take home Yuzurepo's icon cookie In addition to the very popular "Push Activity Plan", "Obake Mini Parfait Plan" will also appear 👻 from October social media post campaign is also Implementation 📸 《Menu》 ・Usamimi Mont Blanc Mad Hatter's Hat White rabbit pocket watch ・White rabbit tiramisu ・Cheshire Cat Shippo Glass ・Heart playing card cookies ・Framboise cake ・Marriage of quiche & Hokkaido pumpkin and cream cheese 　Served with camo pastrami ・Ronnefeldt tea (7 kinds) ・Coffee ・Mocktail (2 types) 　* Mocktails will be one cup per one person Reservations can be made at 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's 💖 website

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video!! This is the Saikai City Tourism Association. Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, sits in the northern part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula, roughly halfway between Nagasaki City and Sasebo City. It’s a place where you can feel rich nature and history. The city is bordered on three sides by the Goto-nada Sea, Sasebo Bay, and Omura Bay, and most of the area consists of complex ria coastlines. Saikai City is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and abundant nature, making it an attractive destination for visitors. We will introduce recommended information about Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Cool Japan Video, so please enjoy. ◇◇◇ Access to Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture There is no train network in Saikai City, so you can reach it by car or bus. ◇ Access by car from Nagasaki city center It takes about one hour to drive from Nagasaki city to Saikai City. Use the Nagasaki Expressway and follow the Saikai Pearl Line to reach the city. This route offers a scenic drive along the beautiful coastline. ◇ Bus access from Nagasaki Station From Nagasaki Station, take Nagasaki Bus or Saikai Kotsu to Saikai City Hall; the trip takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. ◇ Bus access from Sasebo Station Take Saihi Bus to Saikai Bridge West Exit; the ride takes about 50 minutes. ◇◇◇ About Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture The population is about 25,000 people (as of 2024), and the area is characterized by a rich lifestyle lived in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fishing thrive here, and you can enjoy fresh local produce. Saikai City is especially known as a mandarin orange producing area, harvesting many crops thanks to its warm climate and fertile soil. ◇◇◇ History of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture The western part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula and nearby islands prospered as whaling bases from the 1630s. From the Meiji era onward, coal mining began and the area enjoyed great prosperity. Later, in 2005, the five towns of Seihi, Ooshimacho, Saikai, Oseto, and Sakito merged to form the present Saikai City. ◇◇◇ Popular sightseeing spots in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Saikai City has many popular attractions. Here are some of them. ◇ Nagao Castle Ruins Observatory From the observation deck you can take in the islands of the Goto-nada Sea, and the fiery red sunset sinking into the sea is breathtakingly beautiful. It’s a popular spot for spectacular photos. ◇ Hachiningatake Park This park sits on the central ridge of the Nishisonogi Peninsula, and the lookout at the summit offers panoramic views of Omura Bay. The distant sea and mountains show different faces each season. ◇ The smallest park in Japan On Matsushima, floating off the west side of the Nishisonogi Peninsula in the Goto-nada Sea, there is “the smallest park in Japan,” with a natural wooden bench and a single palm-like shuro tree. From the park you can gaze across the open ocean. ◇ Sakito Seaside Park Sakito Seaside Park features clear waters and white sandy beaches. With toilets and showers available, it’s a recommended spot for summer visitors. ◇ Nanatsugama Cave Nanatsugama Cave is a limestone cave that rose from the seabed about 30 million years ago. Part of the cave is open to visitors. Admission: Adults 800 yen per person, Junior high students 400 yen per person, Elementary students 200 yen per person Infants (age 4 and over) 100 yen per person So far 35 cave sites have been discovered, but this vast cave system still has many aspects that remain unexplored. ◇ Roadside Station Saikai Roadside Station Saikai is a popular spot where you can buy local specialties and souvenirs. The original gelato and soft serve ice cream are especially recommended. The facility features a large semi-spherical dome shaped like a mandarin orange, offering visitors a fun experience. ◇◇◇ Experiences you can enjoy in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture In Saikai City you can enjoy a variety of experiences broadly categorized as sea experiences, mountain experiences, and craft-making experiences. Here are some examples. ◇ Mandarin-picking experience Saikai City is known as one of the prefecture’s leading mandarin producing regions, and during the harvest season (typically November) you can enjoy mandarin picking. Picking fresh mandarins yourself is popular with families, and you can savor their juicy flavor right away. ◇◇◇ Local specialties of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture ◇ Unshu mandarins (Satsuma mandarins) Saikai City’s Unshu mandarins enjoy a high reputation nationwide. There are early varieties such as Haraguchi early mandarin orange (late October to early December) and extra-early varieties such as Iwasaki early mandarin orange (late September to October). Grown in a warm climate and fertile soil, these mandarins are sweet and juicy and signal the arrival of winter. ◇ Oshima Tomatoes Saikai City’s Oshima Tomatoes are known for intense sweetness and acidity and are a popular local specialty (season: February to early May). Their high sugar content makes them taste almost like fruit. These specialties are also popular as hometown tax return gifts. ◇◇◇ Tourist information for Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Surrounded by rich natural environments with a variety of attractions and experiences, Saikai City offers new discoveries each time you visit. We will continue to share more recommended information about Saikai City on Cool Japan Video, so please look forward to it!!

Residual heat. The end of summer, and the beginning of autumn. Mr. Sairinji in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The contrast between the summer sunlight and the forest, and the shadows of young Autumn leaves on the lanterns, seemed to tell us the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

Held in the popular "Engaru Eat" again this year! Held in for two days, Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 20. You can enjoy the taste of restaurants in the In the town for takeout. This year, it is not a reservation system, and sales start at 11:30 and end as soon as they are gone. This time, the maximum number of 7 stores since the Held in will participate each day. Each lunch box costs 1,000 yen (tax included). If you purchase 2 or more, you will receive an "original picnic sheet". Appreciation of the cosmos in full bloom, spread out a picnic sheet and enjoy ♪ a delicious lunch Limited quantities are bound to sell out! Please purchase as soon as possible!

A typhoon has passed. In Tsukigase, Nara, there is Tsukigase Plum Valley, which was designated as Japan’s first nationally recognized Scenic Spot 100 years ago. During the Plum Festival, held from mid-February through the end of March, many photographers gather from early morning to capture the breathtaking views where the plum groves, the valley, and the sea of clouds meet. However the best time to see Tsukigase Plum Valley is not only in spring. Its fresh green in summer, autumn foliage, and snowy winter landscapes charm visitors through every season. This submission is not of the verdant summer valley but of the sunrise after a typhoon. At first the valley was shrouded in thick river mist, but the fog gradually lifted and the sun began to break through. The way sunlight pierces the shifting mist is truly dramatic. Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

KAMU music performers introduction Koto performance and picture-book reading The two artists are based in Okoppe Town and also active in Monbetsu and Nishiokoppe Village. Because the koto should be heard live, they will perform not on the stage but beside the mechanical organ inside the Roadside Station building. Children and adults alike, come together! Please note that the venue may change in case of rain.

Noto Peninsula Mitsuke Island Morning 2023.08.12 Mitsuke Island before the earthquake It is a view that I want to keep. We pray for a speedy recovery.

Noto Peninsula Mitsuke Island Morning 2023.08.12 Mitsuke Island before the earthquake It is a view that I want to keep. We pray for a speedy recovery.

Photographed 8/10/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

Photographed 7/17/24. It is a kazaguruma in front of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Otorii Gate.

The fresh greenery of the Torii (shrine gate) in the sky is beautiful This is Takaya Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture! It is also known as [Torii (shrine gate) in the sky]. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from here is truly spectacular 🤤

At "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Rainbow Plaza", the cosmos is now in Best time to visit. By the end of this week, it is expected to be almost in full bloom. On Sunday, September 8, "Taiyo no Oka Cosmos Festa 2024" will be held in. Please come to Engaru Town!