The sun peeks out from above the clouds. It is Kujukuri Beach in winter.

Kujukuri Beach after sunrise in winter. Waves broken by the strong wind are soaring as droplets. The backlit sea was golden and beautiful.

It is the sunrise of Kujukuri Beach in winter.

Morning at Kujukuri Beach in winter. Is it called the magic hour?

Kamikami Ume Plum Station on the Watarase Canyon Railway. I cut out the drooping cherry blossoms with a telephoto lens.

The famous shooting location of the Watarase Canyon Railway. The cherry blossoms shone in the afternoon light.

Near Kobe Station on the Watarase Canyon Railway. This is when the morning air still feels cold.

This is the Tonosho Tourism Association! Nice to meet you all! Chiba Prefecture Katori-gun Tonosho Town is a town with a population of about 13,000 located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended information on Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture, so thank you. 【What is Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture?】 】 The Tone River, a first-class river, flows in the northern part of the town, and Tonosho Town is rich in nature. Blessed with water and greenery, known as the "City of Water and Greenery", the town offers peace of mind to those who visit. It is about 2 hours by car from Tokyo and 1 hour from Narita Airport. 【History of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture has a history of being created in 1955 by the merger of Sasagawa Town, Jindai Village, Tachibana Village, and Tonosho Village. Blessed with abundant water sources, Tonosho Town has been active in rice cultivation since ancient times, and in the Edo period, rice cultivation and soy sauce brewing flourished. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Since this is my First Post, I would like to briefly introduce some recommended sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town. ・Hatcho Weir (commonly known as Natsume Weir) Hatcho Weir is an agricultural reservoir that utilizes the abundant water of the Tone River. During the winter season, thousands of mallards, Little Ducks and Swans fly in. You can enjoy bird watching at the waterfowl observation house set up in the adjacent Prefectural Forest. ・Suwa Daijin It is said that Shigezo Sasagawa, a historical figure from Tonosho Town, held a votive sumo tournament here. There is also a monument to the god of sumo wrestling and a Dohyo (sumo ring) in the precincts, and in the summer it is held as a sumo festival in Sasakawa, and it is used at the summer lodging of the Dewakai stable. ・Todaisha(Todai Shrine) It is an ancient shrine with a long history that was founded more than 1,800 years ago, and The ceremonial grand shrine festival held every 20 years is the largest festival in this area. ・Tenpo Suikoden Relics Museum: There are many cultural properties on display related to the story "Tenpo Suikoden", which depicts the power struggle between Shigezo Sasagawa and Iioka Sukegoro in the Edo period. 【Festivals and events in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 ・Tonosho Fureai Festival The Tonosho Fureai Festival is an event held every year on November 3 (Culture Day) at the Tonosho Town Hall. There are a number of food stalls lined up in the venue, and various events such as shows and raffles are held on the stage. ・Cape Unimisaki Azalea Festival From late April to mid-May, more than 2,000 azaleas bloom in Cape Kumoigasatsuki Azalea Park, including Oomurasaki, Mountain Azalea, and Ryukyu. Along with the Spring, the azalea flowers that spread all over the place attract people who visit. 【Specialty products and gourmet food of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town is known for its fresh and delicious specialty products such as strawberries, kokabu, and pork, which are produced by the rich land. Sweet and juicy strawberries, the rare variety "Iberry" is grown in many strawberry fields in the town. In addition, SPF pigs raised in Tonosho Town are characterized by their sweet fat and tender meat. It is a popular item as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture. 【Charm of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 In the "City of water and greenery" Tonosho Town, you will be greeted by visit beautiful scenery of moss phlox and azaleas. In spring, a carpet of bright pink, white, and purple moss phlox spreads at the Tonosho Fureai Center in Tonosho Town. Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture is full of attractions such as rich nature, deep history, and delicious food. Why don't you find something new in Tonosho Town? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Tonosho Town, so please follow us.

November 2023. Noshimazaki Lighthouse in Minamiboso. The waves breaking on the shore were spectacular. It was windy.

It is a rape flower field in Ninomiya Azumayama Park. From the top of the mountain, when the early-blooming rape flowers are in full bloom It is a scenic spot where you can see the snow-covered Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, and Izu Oshima.

Haruichiban? This photo was taken at the Matsudayama Herb Garden in Kanagawa Prefecture. Both the Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms are already in full bloom and crowded with many people! As for the parking lot, we recommend ? that you park near Matsuda Station Until next week, it will continue, so be sure to visit!

Sunny weather in winter Lake Nakazenji in Nikko was dyed a dark blue. It shows a different look depending on the season and time of day. It is a fascinating attraction that will not let you get bored no matter how many times you visit.

? Tokyo / Tokyo Tower Tokyo Tower peeks out from between high-rise condominiums. I feel that it is the scenery of a modern building.

? Tokyo / Seiki Sakuragaoka This slope is familiar from anime and commercials. I tried to cut it from a different angle.

Location: Higashi-Chichibu Village Thoughts when shooting Invited by the cheerfulness, we drove around Higashi-Chichibu Village. I was surprised, "What the hell was there in such a place!?", so I parked the car and clicked the shutter many times. The scenery of the mountain villa surrounded by peach blossoms is truly Shangri-La in Japan!

Location: Okutama Thoughts when shooting Imagining what life would be like in this place, I involuntarily clicked the shutter. It was like entering the world of the sunset on 3-chome.

Location: Scenery found on the way to the old road in Okutama Town Thoughts when shooting: I felt like I had traveled back in time, and I couldn't help but feel nostalgic

Kanagawa's 100 Specialties [Crafts] The "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections" are selected by the prefecture with recommendations from prefectural residents and organizations from among the crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products cultivated in the tradition and climate of Kanagawa Prefecture, with the aim of widely promoting them both inside and outside the prefecture as an element of Kanagawa Prefecture's tourism appeal and contributing to the promotion of tourism. It was selected for the first time in Showa 60 and re-selected in 2006 (Heisei 18). More than 10 years have passed since the last selection, and the needs of tourists are changing, so we have selected a new "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections". We will also add attractive gems that are conscious of inbound tourism and local gourmet foods that are popular in the region, and widely promote them as important resources to convey the charm of Kanagawa. Yokosuka's Sukajan Yokosuka City Crafts A jumper that originated on Dobuita Street. It features flashy embroidery with the image of Japanese patterns such as eagles, tigers, and dragons. Click here for basic information about this product < store where you can buy this product> MIKASA A long-established Sukajan shop founded in 1952 (Showa 27) Address: 横須賀市本町2-7 Phone number: 046-823-0312 Prince & Co. Sukajan specialty store on Dobuita Street Address: 横須賀市本町2-4 Phone number: 046-822-3907

Jade Prefecture Koshigaya City Katori Shrine The sound of cool wind chimes There were many wind chimes in the precincts, and I felt summer ✨

品川区 蛇窪神社, Tokyo Hanachozu ✨ shining in the quiet precincts The combination of crystals and flowers was beautiful and I was fascinated.

Kamakura Thirteen Buddhist Pilgrimage Executive Committee] The 13th (2024) Ume Plum Kamakura Special Visit (Notice) During the period from February 14 (Wednesday) to March 27 (Wednesday), 2024, temples and shrines in Kamakura will Implementation special worship [limited number of people by application], [no application required = first-come, first-served worship reception on the day], [free worship without application], and [Kamakura 13 Buddha pilgrimage with monks]. Why don't you touch the charm of temples and shrines that are different from usual in Kamakura in early spring with the scent of Ume plums? Temples and shrines marked with "Application required" can only be visited by those who have applied (a participation certificate will be sent). Please note that temples and shrines that say "Reception on the day" also have a capacity. (Special visits to Kaizoji Temple are free to visit, so there is no capacity.) ） * Application for participation in "Special Worship by Application" is only a round-trip postcard. * The application deadline is 8 days before each event date (round-trip postcards will be sent to the Executive Committee). * Please refrain from making inquiries to each temple and shrine.

【Fujiya Hotel】 "Petit Pomu" and "Hakone Ansanburu" will be on sale for a limited time until February 29 (Thursday)! In collaboration with students from Fujiya Hotel and Hakurei Shirayuri Gakuen High School, two products, "Petit Pomu" and "Hakone Ansanburu Buru", will be on sale at Bakery & Suites Picot for a limited time from January 27, 2024 (Saturday) ~ February 29, 2024 (Thursday). In support of the PBL (Project Based Learning) program being undertaken at the school, this collaboration has been realized. Based on the theme of "Let's develop new specialties to make Generation Z repeat customers," the students and the hotel's bakery chef discussed the product, and it took about half a year from the first meeting to start sales. The prototype was sold at the school festival, and further improvements were made based on questionnaire surveys, and the bread was commercialized in a way that supported the opinions of the students, including product improvements, pricing, and promotion methods. Please enjoy the products that are a collaboration between students with new sensibilities who will lead the next generation and the reliable taste that Fujiya Hotel has cultivated over many years. 【Sales location】Fujiya Hotel Bakery & Suites Picot [Sales period] January 27, 2024 (Saturday) ~ February 29, 2024 (Thursday) 【Business hours】9:00~17:00

Yugawara Ume Plum Forest "Ume Plum Festival" held! !! Japan's largest Yugawara Ume Plum Forest was created by taking advantage of the beautiful nature at the foot of the majestic Makuyama Mountain, which is also a geosite. In the Yugawara Ume Plum Forest, about 4,000 red Ume Plum and White Ume Plum trees bloom like a "Ume Plum Carpet", and the park is enveloped in a faint Ume Plum scent. The sight of the whole area filled with red and white Ume plums will take your breath away. 【Period】2024 (Reiwa 6) February 3 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Sun) 【Venue】Makuyama Park 【Admission fee】 200 yen (15 years old and over *excluding junior high school students) * Guests who stay lodging nights at a lodging-night facility in the town may be able to enter the park free of charge. (Please check with the lodging facility.) ） * Free even if you present your Yugawara Town Resident ID.

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Gather! Kimono girls! ~In the garden where Ume plum blossoms bloom, she transforms into a "kimono girl"~ You can easily wear a kimono with our kimono rental and dressing service. Family and friends are also welcome! On the day of the event, there is also a great service for those who come to the park in a kimono! Please ♪ enjoy the Ume Plum Garden, which boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, and the arrival of Spring to your heart's content in gorgeous Japanese attire

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Ume Plum Festival ~About 300 varieties and 500 plum trees are in full bloom~ The "Ume Plum Garden of the Mountain Stream" is a colorful Ume Plum Garden that boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, with about 500 Ume plum trees of about 300 varieties planted from early to late blooming. This year's theme is "The Shape of Flowers ~The Individual Charm Created by Petals~". Here are the differences in the shape of the flowers and the way they bloom for each variety. Please enjoy the beauty of the delicate Ume plum. In 2024, keep an eye on Ume Plum! This year's theme is "Red Ume Plum ~Bright Flower Ume Plum~", and we will focus on Ume Plum. The difference between "red Ume plum" and "white Ume plum" is not the color of the flower, but the color of the pith when the trunk of the tree is cut. This year, we will focus on surprisingly unknown ways to distinguish them and the characteristics of "Ume Plum". Please enjoy the charm of "Red Ume Plum" at the quiz rally and explanation board set up in the Ume Plum Garden.

Nature creates some of the astonishing wonders just like this. This huge snow wall is breathtakingly stunning. This time I visited lake shikotsu ice festival. Amazingly beautiful.

Winter superb view of Lake Okunikko Yuno in Tochigi Prefecture The surface of the lake that freezes in winter and the surface of the lake that does not freeze due to the flow of hot springs The boundaries were stunning For some reason, the snow masses that have piled up are also dusty It is a landscape that I want to leave for the future

【Yokohama Textile Promotion Association】 Kanagawa Silk Fair (Notice) We look ♪ forward to seeing you with a lot of content ◆Period: March 12 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Tue) in 2024 (Reiwa 6) ◆Time:11:00~17:00 ◆ Venue: Silk Center 1st floor special venue (Yokohama scarf sales event) 　　　　　Event Venue: B1F Event Hall ◆ Event details ★ Scarf tying class (free of charge) Capacity: 10 people each time 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 (Wed) ~ March 18 (Mon) 13:00~14:00/15:00~16:00 (Held twice a day) We will teach you how to make a simple and wonderful arrangement that can be used for everyday wear. [Scarves are not available for rent.] Please bring your own. 】 ★ Personal color diagnosis (free of charge) About 15 minutes per person 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 (Wed) ~ March 18 (Mon) 11:30～14:00/15:00～16:30 Knowing the colors that look good on you makes fashion more enjoyable. ★ Dyeing experience (making original scarves) and hand printing (hand-printing) set experience Participation fee: 1500 yen (fabric fee only) 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 (Sat), March 17 (Sun) 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Dyeing experience (making an original scarf of your favorite color while experiencing dyeing) Hand printing experience (hand-printing demonstration experience) ★ Silk scarf eco bag making (Azuma bag) Participation fee: 1000 yen (silk fabric fee only) 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 (Sat), March 17 (Sun) 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Create an easy eco bag with silk scarves. ★ Making a scarf grip Participation fee: 500 yen ~ 1000 yen (material fee only) 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 (Sat), March 17 (Sun) 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 You can enjoy an easy scarf arrangement with a ring. ★The 11th Yokohama Scarf Goodwill Ambassador and Naka-ku Character [Swingy] Photo session 【Reception on the day】 March 17 (Sun) 13:30~14:00/15:00~15:30 ◆ Application / Inquiry 　横浜市中区住吉町1-13 　Matsumura Co., Ltd. 　080-1273-7804

【Kanagawa Kenmin Hall】 C × Baroque Sea by Baroque Naoya Otsuka's Invitation to the World of Baroque Vol.3 The Charm of Baroque Dance ~French Court Dance and Music~ A five-part concert series that explores the world of Baroque music over the past 150 years, guided by one of Japan's leading harpsichordists. In this installment of Vol.3, please enjoy a special moment by a specialist in Baroque dance and early music. ◆Date: 2024/3/23 (Sat) 15:00 Start (14:30 Open) ◆Venue: Small hall ◆ Price: All seats reserved General 4,000 yen Students (under 24 years old, limited number of tickets) 2,000 yen ◆ Inquiries: Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 045-662-5901 (representative) * Preschool children are not allowed to enter. * If you are coming with a wheelchair or assistance dog, please contact Ticket Kanagawa in advance and make a reservation. * Due to unavoidable circumstances, the performance may be canceled or changed. * You will not be able to enter during the performance. If you are late for the show start, please follow the instructions of the usher. * The song list and song order are subject to change.

【Ikuta Ryokuchi】 Ume plum flowering (notice) A few Ume plum blossoms have bloomed, usually from mid-February to early March. This year, Ume plums seem to tend to bloom a little later. There is a Ume Plum Garden in Ikuta Ryokuchi, and some people come for a walk to enjoy the Ume Plum blossoms during the flower season. In the Ume Plum garden of Ikuta Ryokuchi, a Ume Plum garden of about 2,500 square meters, red Ume Plum and white Ume Plum such as Michishirube and Fujibotan compete for beauty. 【 Ikuta Ryokuchi Ume Plum Garden 】 Area:2500 ㎡ Number of varieties: 25 (as of February 3, 2023) Number of bottles: 86 Contact: 〒214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture Kawasaki City Tama-ku Masugata 7-1-4 Contact: Ikuta Ryokuchi East Exit Visitor Center Tel: 044-933-2300