Ako's Carpet

This is red Rice. It is a variety whose panicles turn red when fruiting. Rice is richer in vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, proteins, etc. It is a scenery that can be seen in some rice fields in Daan Town during this period. Here it is sold as "Daan Sakura Rice".

Daian Town, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture
2025/9

Toki City, Gifu Prefecture I'm a photographer gen. This photo was taken at the Don Yellowtail Kaikan in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
Other landscape photos are available at Artgene.

We opened our online store on September 24, 2025! It is opened in stores.jp under the name of the photographer Mackerel.

note also opens to the public sales records under the name of photographer Mackerel Ra.

On October 9, 2025, we started operating WordPress under the name of "Photographer Genshin Nagakubo Photo Studio".

(Photo taken on 9/23)
"Jacaranda" blooms in May ~ June, but it blooms here and there in Shinsui Park.
Is it the second flower?
It is a precious flower that is not often seen, so please take a look when you are near you.

On Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, the Yuzen Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival will be held.
It is an Annual Grand Festival to thank the Hot Spring, pray that the spring veins that gush out will not cease, and that Atami Hot Spring will continue to prosper.
After Coronavirus pandemic, this festival is basically a Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of Shinto ritual, but this year, Same as above last year, the palace Mikoshi is scheduled to go to the palace on the second day (10/5).

【Yuzen Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival】
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 and Sunday, October 5, 2025
10/4(Sat)
13:00~Yoimiya God of worship (Yuzen Shrine)
10/5(Sun)
12:30 Miya Mikoshi Watami (12:30 Miyade Shinto ritual ~ * Miya Mikoshi Watari ~ 15:00 Shinto ritual entering the shrine)
* Miya Mikoshi route: Yuzen Shrine →One-way street, Itokawa direction→ Imai Photo Studio→ Fire Station Mae→ City Hall→ FamilyMart, turn right→ Yakiniku "Minamidaimon" Turn left→ Ginza Street→ Yuzen Shrine
13:30 Shinto ritual (Oyukan Spring)
After the end of the Shinto ritual, the dedication of the God of worship (Yuzen Shrine)

The "Ise Shrimp Festival Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Town System" started accepting applications again from 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, but due to the large number of applications, it was closed on October 12.

Minami-Izu Town 70th Anniversary "Ise Shrimp Festival"
This year, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system, we will offer a discount of 3,000 yen from the Accommodation Fee so that you can stay at a better price at Ise Shrimp in Minami-Izu Town, which boasts the largest Landings in the prefecture.

[Period]
Saturday, October 4, 2025 ~ Sunday, November 30, 2025 *Until check-out on Sunday, December 1, 2025

[Reservation application]: September 20 (Sat) ~ November 17 (Mon)
* Apply from the dedicated form: https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S84600026/
* Subject for Accommodation of 2 people or more (1 night)
* Up to the first 500 people
* Adult (junior high school students and above) and children (6 years old and older) will receive an Accommodation discount of 3,000 yen per person
* Guests only will also receive a free Car parking ticket for Ishirozaki Ocean Park
* Cannot be used in conjunction with Other coupons, etc.

【Overview】
◉ Accommodation reservations will be accepted until Monday, November 17.
◉ There are Accommodation on November 14 (Fri) and 15 (Sat) overlap with Events in our town and reservations may not be available.
◉ Ise Shrimp can be served to Adult (junior high school students and above) and children (6 years old and older ~ elementary school students).
◉ Please choose up to one cooking method for Ise Shrimp per person.
* Choose one of three cooking methods for Ise shrimp: sashimi, boiled, and grilled oni shell.
* Depending on the accommodation, the contents and types of cooking methods may change.
◉ Subject to the discount is for the first 500 people.
* After cancellation, you will not be able to apply if the number of subjects has been reached when you apply again.
◉ Subjects for discounts are Adult and children (from 6 years old to elementary school students).
* Subject for infants (2~6 years old) or infants (0~2 years old) are not eligible.
◉ As soon as the number of people Subjected for the discount is reached, the application will be closed.
◉ Subjects for Accommodation reservations through this tourism association are eligible for the discount.
◉ When you pay the reservation fee, you will receive a "Reservation Deposit Certificate" by mail.
◉ Business hours are until "9:00~17:00".

【Accommodation Procedure】
◉ Apply for Accommodation by reception form, email, or Phone.
◉ Once the Accommodation arrangements of the Tourism Association have been completed, we will mail you an "Accommodation Guide".
◉ When you receive the Accommodation invitation letter, please transfer the Accommodation Fee stated in the invitation to the designated account.
◉ After confirming the transfer, we will mail you a deposit slip.
◉ After receiving the reservation deposit certificate, please come directly to the inn.

【Reservation ~ Until Accommodation】
(1) Application (from the form, etc.)
(2) inn arrangements (There are if there are no vacancies)
(3) Accommodation invitation letter by mail (Publication of discounted amount)
(4) Accommodation fee transfer from the customer
(5) Send the deposit slip by mail
(6) After receiving the deposit slip, go to the Accommodation

[Cancellation fee (cancellation)]
〇 "From 7 days to 4 days before" on the designated date of Accommodation ... 20% of Accommodation Fee
〇 "From 3 days before the designated date of Accommodation to the day before" ... 50% of Accommodation Fee
〇 "On the day" of the designated day of Accommodation ... 100% of Accommodation Fee
〇 Early cancellation after payment of Accommodation fee will be charged a return fee of 1,000 yen

【How to apply】
Apply from the dedicated form: https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S84600026/
Ise Shrimp Festival Page→https://x.gd/Y2SYw

Yesterday (September 9), we replanted daffodil bulbs at Cape Tsumeki, a scenic spot in Shimoda City.

Daffodils bloom in winter, and Shimoda City holds its Daffodil Festival from December 20 to January 31.

All the bulbs in the garden are dug up every June, and when summer ends the park management staff of Shimoda City replants the bulbs.

Although daffodils can bloom for several years without being replanted, we dig them up once to check the soil and buried bulbs so they will bloom beautifully.

About 15 people gathered to work today. We carried out the task with hopes that this year’s display will be even more beautiful. 😊

Imagining these bulbs sprouting, flowering, and turning the garden into a pure white sea of daffodils in three months makes me excited for the opening. ✨

Those who participated in the work included local residents of the Susaki area, Izu Kyuko Line, Shimoda Kaikoku Museum, ShimodaRopeway, Villa Ozawa (Tsumekizaki shop), Blue Tsumekizaki (Tsumekizaki shop), Shimoda City General Affairs Division, Tourism Exchange Division, Shimon Information Center, and Shimoda City Tourism Association.
Thank you to everyone who took part and worked hard under the hot sun. 😊

We will hand over to the park management staff so they can continue replanting many bulbs, hoping that many visitors will come to this year’s Daffodil Festival.

Thinking of the garden turning completely pure white, we look forward to seeing you in January!
*The photo of the fully blooming daffodil garden is an award-winning entry from last year’s photo contest.*

An island 🏝 you'll want to come back to again and again ― Izu Oshima Island Tour

Hello! This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan
This time, I would like to introduce ✨ the Scene of the diving tour on Izu Oshima Island

Izu Oshima Island is a popular outlying island that is easy to access from Tokyo. It's about 45 minutes by high-speed boat from Atami, 🛳 but it's a different world in the sea. Held in for the second time this year, and there are many repeat visitors, making it truly 😊 an island that makes you want to come back again and again

A fascinating Water world 🌊

The sparkling scenery that spreads out in the shallow area ✨ The world surrounded by light is so beautiful that you will want to look at it forever.

Plus, swimming through the dynamic terrain ⛰️ arches and rocky terrain created by volcanic eruptions will make you feel like you're on an adventure. No matter where you dive, there is a lot of variety, and every time you dive, you will discover something new!

And above all, a school 🐠🐟 of fish constantly swimming around the divers and never and a moment when they get bored.

Unforgettable Night Diving 🌙

What was particularly impressive this time was night diving. The sea at night shows a completely different look than in the daytime. Fish and nocturnal creatures illuminated by lights... Kiss your heart.

Among them, what! !️ I came across an oversized sea turtle 🐢 with a body length of more than 1 m. Impression ✨ by the appearance of sleeping comfortably on the rocky ground Everyone was so excited by the power that they just got close and kissed ... I'm sorry 🙏 I woke you up, but it was 👏 a really valuable encounter.

Summary🪸

Izu Oshima Island is a special place that combines the grandeur of Nature with the richness of Water, in addition to its proximity and accessibility. A world of shallow light, volcanic terrain, schools of fish, and encounters with big game... All of them will be unforgettable memories.

I Izu Oshima Island everyone thinks, "I want to Outbound again!" I can't wait to see 🤿✨ what kind of encounters await me on the next tour

📸 The tour Scene and Latest Information are also Broadcasting on Instagram!
👉 @hokulea_divejapan

#DiveJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaLife #OceanLovers #NightDive #DivingJapan #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan

All ten of Shimoda’s beaches closed their swimming season on August 31. Thank you to everyone who visited this year.
After the season ends, designated swimming and surf zones disappear, and regulations such as "prohibited," "caution," or "permitted" no longer apply; lifeguards and beach patrols that were on duty at the bathing sites are withdrawn.

A water-accident advisory is also in effect. With hot days likely to continue, please take care of weather, water temperature, and wave conditions if you go swimming. Be equally careful around other bodies of water.

Even outside the official swimming season, you can still enjoy time by the sea as marine therapy.
For marine sports, there are experiences suitable for beginners, including sea kayaking, surf lessons, and diving.

Simply walking the shore and breathing the salt-tinged air can have the benefits of marine therapy.

Spread a sheet on the sand and relax while watching the sea or getting lost in a book.

As summer’s bustle fades, the autumn sea becomes clear and calm.

Shimoda’s sea is worth visiting even after the swimming season ends.✨

We look forward to seeing you (^o^)

Hello! This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan
This time, I went diving in Futo, a popular Spot in Higashiizu! Tomito is a place that can be reached by Day trip from the Kanto region, There is a it is ✨ one of the most popular beaches in the Higashi-Izu diving Spot

On this day, we were 👍 divided into an OW (Open Water) training team and a fun dive team.
The transparency, which was a little down, was recovering quickly and I was able 😄 to dive very comfortably.

August is coming to an end, but the midsummer days are still ongoing.
After all, the sea looks best 🏝 in summer.
Of course, the coolness of the air conditioner is comfortable, but the time to jump into the sea in front of you and cool off while soaking up the sun is the most luxurious moment 🐠 of all.

The moment you put your face on the surface of the water, it is a blissful time.
In the sparkling water, a flock of Solas damselfish unique to Higashi-Izu Unfolds.
The scene is a healing space that you will want to look at forever, and it will make you 🤿 feel the charm of diving again.

And what I would like to recommend in Tomito is "Tomito Hall".
The terrain is like a small cave, and on a clear day, the light shines through, making you 🌟 feel like you're exploring a small cave.

If you were too busy to go diving in the summer, don't worry!
Tomito, which can be reached on a day trip from the Kanto region, is the perfect sea for the upcoming hot season.
It is a diving Spot that even beginners can participate in with confidence, so it is recommended to start obtaining Sense and fun dives at this time.

🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5 Star diving center located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
The theme is "Let's go on a journey to a world we haven't seen yet!"
We help you discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving.

Held in diving courses and tours for more than 300 days a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc., and the small group system makes beginners feel safe.
We can also make a plan according to your request, so please feel free to contact us 🫧.

Even if you missed the summer, the residual heat continues.
Why don't you take this opportunity to experience diving in Higashi-Izu and Tomito? 🌊

#DiveJapan #JapanDiving #FutoDiving #EastIzu #DayTripFromTokyo
#BeginnerFriendly #SmallGroupDiving #EnglishFriendly #DiscoverScuba
#ExploreTheBlue #OceanLovers #UnseenWorld

Snapped this at Mishima Oh Matsuri on Aug 15, 2023, when all the Dashis from different Mishima's area came alive together. The energy was electric, and I was blown away by the crowd’s passion. Changed my whole trip for this, and it felt so worth it!

At one point, there was an existential crisis
Mika-day Fireworks Festival (Shizuoka)

Fireworks over the water on the lake is a really nice fireworks festival
It is a fireworks festival that I hope will continue in the future

Summer in Japan is all about fireworks
We enjoyed fireworks in the hot summer again this year

Above all
The 3-shaku ball at the Gamagori Festival was Powerful

🎆 【The 13th Ishihiki Dogan Festival Fireworks Festival】 🎆
Izu was the quarry of the castle stone of Edo Castle
Events simulating the carrying out of such castle stones.

We will recruit stone towers on a first-come, first-served basis on a first-come, first-served basis.
If there are 250 people, there are more than 100 people! Whether you are proud of your power or not, we are waiting for you.

Enjoy the fireworks festival after the stone towing.

【Held in】
Sunday, September 28, 2025
18:30～21:00

[Place]
Atagawa Coast Street (closed to both cars during the event)
【Access】
5 minutes walk from Izu-Atagawa Station
Temporary free parking spaces / Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden (about 100 cars)
https://www.isibikidoukan.com/?

9/27,28 Mitsuke Tenjin Naked Festival

The Mitsuke Tenjin Naked Festival is a festival held when the gods of Yanahiru Shrine (Mitsukuten Shrine) are transferred to the Mikoshi Shrine of Tankai Province, the general shrine of Toei Province, and are called "Naked Festival" because a naked crowd Parade through the town and dance wildly in the worship hall before the crossing.

【Main Schedule】
Hamasaki: 2025 (Reiwa 7) September 24 (Water)
Grand Festival: September 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7)
https://hadakamatsuri.jp/

Diving connects the 🌏 world

Hello. This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan

The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Izu Marine Park (IOP)" in Higashi-Izu.
This time, we had guests from Spain and guests from the United States living in Japan. It was a 🤿✨ very international dive

On the day of the dive, we were divided into two teams: the experience diving team and the fun dive team.
The experience diving team started by snorkeling and getting used to the sea. Scene observed colorful fish in a shallow area with high transparency, and the guests seemed 😄 to be having a lot of fun
After that, I tried to breathe in water for the first time. I was a little nervous at first, but I soon got used to it and was able to dive calmly. In addition, I tried water photography, and I was able to enjoy 👏 it with so much leeway that I couldn't believe it was the first time

The Fun Dive Team aimed for Izu Marine Park's Specialties "Water Post".
Meter under the seabed, you can 📮✨ actually post a postcard to this post and the postcard will really reach the other party. Those who receive it will surely be surprised.
In addition, this time, a guest who enjoys drawing also tried drawing in water. It was a special and luxurious time to enjoy diving and art at the same time.

There is a very much to 🙏 everyone who participated this time
Once again, I felt 🌏 that diving is an Activities that connects the world
It is a great pleasure for us to be able to connect across borders through the sea.

———

🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a small-group dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we convey the beauty and enjoyment of Nature through diving. Held in tours and courses for more than 300 days a year, mainly in the Izu, Manazuru, and Shonan areas, including in Okinawa and overseas. We value polite support so that beginners can participate with peace of mind.

From now on, all the staff will do their best to guide 🌊✨ you so that more people can know about the beautiful sea of Japan
Let's experience a new world together!

Instagram: @hokulea_divejapan

#DiveJapan #UnderwaterPost #ScubaLife #ScubaAdventure #FunDive #DiscoverScuba #BeginnerFriendly #DiveExperience #ExploreTheBlue #OnlyInJapan #HokuleaShonan #DivingConnectsTheWorld #OceanLovers #JapanDiving #ScubaCommunity

The other day, I visited AMMOS (Armos)✨!
You can spend time overlooking the sea near Sotoura Beach
This pet hotel is a rare find in the city🐶🐾
The restaurant lets you enjoy a meal with your dog!
I summarized the facilities on my blog, so please check it out☝️🌈

https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250820

Nishi-Izu's Tourist Information is [@nishiizu.kankou]
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Sunset No.1 in Japan Events a total of four days of fireworks over two weeks, Held in in Nishi-Izu Town and Dogashima Hot Spring Village.
Against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset called the magic hour after sunset, a condensed Powerful Presence fireworks is launched in about 10 minutes. Enjoy the autumn fireworks in Dogashima with your family and friends.
〜Held in Information〜
[Held in days] Held in for 4 days!
Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025
Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5
【Held in time】17:45~ about 10 minutes
【Held in】Dogashima Park
【Car parking lot】Approx. 200 cars
Dogashima Park, Sunset Plaza Dogashima (2nd and 3rd Car Parking Lots), Former Rannosato Car Parking Lot
[Remarks]
Postponement in case of light rain or stormy weather to the day after the last day
In case of Postponement, we will inform you on the Tourism Association social media
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【Nishiizu Tourism Association】
2910-2 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka
📞0558-52-1268

Shirakawa Township on a family trip
When you enter the wooden gassho building, the summer heat is as cool as a lie
When I looked at the wall, I saw a gaping hole in the knot of the wood
Immediately, the photo taken by my nephew in the sixth grade was so Traditional Charm that it reminded me of the late Township of Japan somewhere

Date ◆ Cancelled due to stormy weather August 23, 2025 (Reiwa 7) * Cancelled due to stormy weather
◆Opening Ceremony: 19:15~
◆Fireworks launch time: 19:30~20:30

Location◆Futian Fishing Port Special venue

For details, please check the Iwata City Chamber of Commerce and Industry website.

◆About the Shuttle Bus◆
Mikuriya Station North Exit ~ Shuttle Bus near the venue will be operated.
For details, please check [Shuttle bus operation].

Contact◇Iwata City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (0538-36-9600)
https://sci-iwata.or.jp/2024/06/20/%e3%81%84%e3%82%8f%e3%81%9f%e5%a4%8f%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a/

Sightseeing in Takayama
Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture

There are two main morning markets in Hida Takayama, "Miyagawa Morning Market" and "Jinyamae Morning Market", and where you can enjoy Local Fresh ingredients and Specialty.
Features: Local farmers sell Fresh vegetables and fruits, handmade Pickles and miscellaneous goods in an area of about 700 meters. In particular, there is a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Hida, and you can enjoy shopping while talking directly with Local mothers.
Features: Local farmers sell Fresh vegetables and fruits, handmade Pickles and miscellaneous goods in an area of about 700 meters. In particular, there is a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Hida, and you can enjoy shopping while talking directly with Local mothers.

Mino Washi no Sato Kaikan
1851-3 Warao, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture

At Mino Washi Kaikan, you can experience papermaking. You can drive along the river, so you can enjoy sightseeing as well, and beautiful Washi paper will be born.

World Water Fish Garden Water Tribes Aqua Toto Gifu
1453 Kawashima Kasada-cho, Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu Prefecture

It is one of Water largest Water fish museums in the world. Each floor has an elaborate exhibition style according to the theme, and you can observe 22,000 items of about 250 species of creatures and plants from Water around the world, including Local Water fish that live in Gifu, Asia, southern Rice, and other parts of the world. There are also a variety of hands-on learning programs such as point guides to learn about the ecology of fish and feeding watches. It is fun to see the Powerful Presence Meals scene of the giant fish of the Amazon up close. Inside the facility also has a popular shop and café for fish goods. Keep an eye out for special exhibitions whose contents change several times a year.

Gujo Hachiman Gujo Odori
Hachiman, Gujo, Gifu Prefecture

Gujo Odori is a long run dance festival that lasts for more than 30 nights, but the most noteworthy is the all-night festival, which takes place over four days from August 13 to 16. During this period, the dance continues non-stop every night from 20 o'clock to 5 o'clock the next morning. At the end of the night, the place is enveloped in a sacred atmosphere and a special moment is celebrated.

There are 10 types of Gujo Odori. All 10 of them have been designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets of the country. The song titles are "Kocho Kawasaki", "Kawasaki", "Three Hundred", "Spring Koma", "Yacchiku", "Gengenbarabara", "Nekonoko", "Jinku", "Sawagi", and "Matsusaka".

Nameless Pond (commonly known as Monet's Pond)

448 Itatori, Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture

It is a pond located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.
It is popular that when you take a photo, it looks like a Monet painting.
The pond was crystal clear and very beautiful.
What used to be an agricultural pond has become a Spot that attracts attention due to the coincidence of coincidence and the beauty of nature.
From Spring to autumn, water lilies and clear water shine brightly, Autumn leaves in autumn, and water lilies bloom without freezing in winter.
In the morning, especially from 9 to 11 o'clock, the light is good, and the transparency and color of the pond stand out even more.
This pond, which streams abundantly with spring water, is full of mysterious charm, with steam rising without freezing even in winter.
There are cases where typing "Monet's Pond" in the car navigation system does not display correctly.

When coming by Car, please register the facilities "Flower Park Itatori" near the pond in the navigation system before coming.

Event Announcement 📣

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the “Shihoro 7,000-People Festival” will take place 😊

The festival is packed with attractions, including food stalls, the Shihoro Highlands Taiko drum performance, hot-air balloon trial rides, and stage events.

On stage you can enjoy a variety of performances, from a baton routine by the Shihoro Baton Mates and dance shows to Shihoro Ondo and Gujo Odori folk dances, yosakoi dance performances, and a calligraphy performance 🎵🎵

Don’t miss the spectacular “flower mikoshi” made with Mino washi paper, a specialty of our sister city, Mino in Gifu Prefecture! 🤩🤩

There are plenty of hands-on activities too, such as a tractor display, rainbow trout fishing, calf petting, fire truck rides, ranger experiences, and water-spraying demonstrations.

On August 20, there will also be a children’s bon odori and a costume bon odori for individuals and groups. 😍😍

Join the unique local festivals in each area and enjoy the summer 🤗🎶🎶

📌 Main Festival
📍 Date and Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:30–16:00
📍 Location: Around Shihoro Town Community Plaza
*The festival will go ahead in light rain; in heavy rain it will be held at the Comprehensive Training Center*

📌 Costume Bon Odori
📍 Date and Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 18:00–21:00
*In case of rain the event will be postponed to the backup date, August 21*
📍 Location: Nishi 2-sen, Shihoro Town

https://www.shihoro.jp/tourism/detail.php?content=126

Speaking of summer drinks, "cider"
This is a shop in Yoro Falls (Gifu Prefecture).
Because it was the middle of summer, it was hot and sweat was streaming. That's when I discovered "Yoro Cider". Although I struggled to open the bottle, I was able to drink cold cider and enjoy the coolness.
The key to this photo is the color. I shot it with a camera called Papershoot, and imagined and directed the nostalgic feeling of the time when this bottle-type juice was the norm. As a result, I was able to create a photo that looked like it was taken on film, and I was able to give it an emo look.

Speaking of summer flowers, "sunflower"
I went to a sunflower field in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, where sunflowers are in full bloom.
There were many people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, and they were taking pictures while enjoying the sunflowers.
I photographed the sunset and sunflowers with my favorite digital camera, Papershoot. The beauty of this camera is that it expresses light in a good Ume plum.
The point of this photo is that in order to express the Scene and the dynamics of the sunflowers being gently illuminated by the setting sunflower, the camera was taken slightly below the height of the sunflower flowers and taken from a fanning angle.

Roro Kurofune, a confectionery about a 10-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, has just won the top prize at the National Confectionery Expo °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

The award-winning item is the Kaikoku Caramel Monaka.
It’s a personal favorite of mine: homemade caramel densely packed with walnuts delivers an irresistible bite.
I highly recommend it for anyone puzzling over souvenirs ✨

Although they are wagashi artisans, Roro Kurofune also creates sweets with a Western feel, and they offer seasonal limited items that make you want to keep coming back.

Another must-try is the wasanbon pudding.
Also fun is the Kuro-Mona, where you inject sweet bean paste into a crispy monaka shell yourself (the paste is added just before eating so it stays crunchy), and bite-sized cookies dusted with wasanbon sugar called "Koko Shimoda"... the recommendations never end 💦

The shop is lined with many other confections (≧▽≦)

When you visit Shimoda, please stop by and discover your own Roro Kurofune sweets!

This is Shimoda—what it’s like ☝️🌈
1. The spectacular view at Shirahama Ohama Beach
“Dive into Shimoda’s endless blue sea 🌊💙#ShimodaParadise”
2. Surfing scenes
“Catch a wave and feel the refreshing thrill of summer 🏄‍♂️☀️#SurfShimoda”
3. The streets of Perry Road
“Stroll down charming Perry Road and take a journey through time 🌿#HistoricShimoda”
4. Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino)
“Savor the fresh kinmedai raised by Shimoda’s sea 🍽️🔥#TasteShimoda”
5. Sunset at Shimoda Port
“Get lost in the sunset sinking into Shimoda Port 🌅⚓#SunsetMagic”
6. Japan’s top hydrangeas and Shimoda Port
“A Shimoda-only sight where the harbor meets blooming hydrangeas 🌸🌊#ShimodaFlowers”
7. Sightseeing boat Susquehanna
“Relax on a cruise aboard the Susquehanna and feel the sea breeze 🚤#ShimodaCruise”
8. Kaisen-don (seafood bowl)
“Treat your eyes and taste buds to Shimoda’s colorful kaisen-don 🥢🍣#FreshFromShimoda”
9. A geopark recognized worldwide
“Slide down the sandy slopes at Toji Sand Skiing Field and start an adventure 🏖️🏂#AdventureShimoda”
10. Shimoda Taiko Festival
“Feel the city’s heartbeat at this lively festival 🥁🎉#ShimodaFestival”

Have the best time ever in Shimoda and enjoy it to the fullest!

🌊 The waters of Atami are always full of mystery and beauty.

Beneath the surface of the water, there is another world that is disconnected from everyday life.
🪸 Brightly colored soft corals, 🐟 schools of fish, wrecks ⚓ that have spent many years quietly in the sea.
All of them give you new discoveries and impressions every time you dive.

⚓ Atami Wreck Point is one of the most popular diving spots in Japan.
The hull, which is about 80 meters long, lies on the seabed as if welcoming divers, and is home to countless creatures.
From Spring to summer, the shadows of the fish become even darker, and 🐠 the feeling of moving through the school that swims around the hull is like being part of the sea.

🚉 Atami is only 90 minutes from Tokyo and has good Access, so it is a nice point that you can easily go on a day trip.
🤿 You will be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even if you are new to wreck diving, you can try it with confidence.
The light shining into the interior of the wreck, the soft coral swaying, and the silence drifting on the seabed.
All of this is a special experience that you will never get on land.

🍂 Diving shows a different look in each season, so you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit.
Especially in autumn, the water temperature is high and the transparency is good, making it ideal for taking a closer look at the entire wreck.

If you are thinking "I want to do a wreck dive someday", please take this opportunity to go to the waters of Atami.
🌊 Why don't you take a deep breath and step into the blue and quiet unknown?

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🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture!

Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we help people discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving.
Held in more than 300 days of lectures and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc.!
The small number of students makes it safe even for beginners.
We are also flexible in responding to a variety of requests.

Let's ♪ 🤿✨ have fun together

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