What's going on in the bathroom in the coal mine? Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit has a "safety light room and bathroom" There are, which will be newly opened to the public from FY2024. This bathroom is a facility that was used from around 1951 (Showa 26), 74 years ago, when coal mining at Manda Pit was discontinued, to 1997 (Heisei 9)). Since it is a bathroom for a small number of miners engaged in maintenance in the underground mine, it is different from the large bathroom in the peak season of the Manda Pit. Although the scale is different, the purpose is the same: to remove dirt from underground operations. The pitch-black charcoal attached to the work is difficult to wash off, so in addition to the washing area, The bathtub was divided into the "No. 1 hot water" and the "uphill hot spring (kakeke-yu)" that you can enter after cleaning the dirt. (Manda Pit peak season, about 3,500 miners Use about 3,500 miners, and the Manda Pit guide There are a detailed guide, so please Use the guide. ） The Miike Coal Mine has a lot of underground Water, and it and necessary to constantly drain Water. I think that if there is so much Water, it would be good for the Water to put it in the bathtub, but the Water to be Use in the bath was Water Water. The reason was that the water pumped from underground was mixed with fine pieces of coal and there was a risk of injury, so it was not used at the Manda Pit. Until 1953 (1957 (Showa 32)), Gunkanjima carried Water from outside the island by supply ships until the opening of the undersea Water road. At that time, sea water was boiled, and fresh water was used for the last "uphill water". In the drama "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea" broadcast in 2024, we and a scene where a miner who has finished working in an underground mine Use the bathroom, so please pay attention to it.

Plum blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 6 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, the flowering has progressed and it is blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status sequentially. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed until March 17~28, 2025, but you can still see the plums in the park. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250306asakurahumio/...

The number of attractions is the highest in No.1 in Japan With a site area of 550,000 square meters, Greenland is one of the largest amusement parks in western Japan In addition to roller coasters and thrilling machines, there are more than 70 models of various attractions such as shooting games and haunted houses! Don't miss the Limited Time Events, Fireworks Festival, and popular character shows! Two new attractions have opened ✨ in Greenland Spring 2025 Enjoy it in Greenland, where you can enjoy it all day long. Greenland 〒864-0011 Midorigaoka, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture TEL:0968-66-1112

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HANABI Festival in Greenland!! \Heldin HANABI Festival again this Spring/ Enjoy ✨ the fireworks that light up the Spring night sky Of course, the attraction is in full operation until 8 p.m.! * When fireworks are launched, some areas are off-limits. * Admission is free (admission fee is required separately) Held in ◆ Saturday, March 29 * In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to Sunday, March 30. Time◆ 19:30 ~ Launch start Business hours◆9:30~20:00 Recommended viewing place◆ Ikemae Square For guests coming by Car If you come by Car, please refrain from parking Car on the street or parking Car in the surrounding facilities without permission. Greenland 〒864-0011 Midorigaoka, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture TEL:0968-66-1112

Hello! This is the Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association. Yamaga Hot Spring is a famous hot spring with a history of more than 1,300 years located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is characterized by the spring quality of "alkaline simple hot spring" with a high skin-beautifying effect. It is colorless and transparent, tasteless and odorless, and the spring temperature is 39~45 degrees Celsius. This account will post recommendations and latest information on Yamaga Hot Spring, so please follow us! ◆What is Yamaga Hot Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture? There are plenty of Accommodations where you can enjoy hot spring water straight from the source, open-air baths where you can Use Day trip, and family baths, which are popular not only with tourists but also with Local people. The cityscape full of historical atmosphere Unfolds, and Sightseeing spots such as "Yachiyoza Theater" and "Buzen Highway" are popular. ◆Access to Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga Hot Spring is easily Accessed from Fukuoka. Access by Car: Use the Kyushu Expressway and get off at "KikuWater IC" or "Ueki IC", which takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Fukuoka City. Access by bus: Use the highway bus "Hinokuni Bus" from Fukuoka Tenjin to "Yamaga Bus Center" in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Hot spring and sightseeing spots are scattered within walking distance of the bus center. ◆Historical background of Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga, which has long been a hot spring town, flourished as a post town on the Buzen Highway during the Edo period, and many travelers stopped by Hot Spring Cure. In addition, in the Meiji era, the playhouse "Yachiyoza Theater" was built, which increased its cultural appeal as a hot spring resort. Even today, it Fascination many tourists as a Hot spring resort where history and tradition come alive. ◆Popular Sightseeing spots of Yamaga Hot Spring ・Buzen Highway The Buzen Highway, which passes through the center of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a historic townscape that flourished as a post town in the Edo period. Along the Stone pavement road, white-walled Machiya and Kominka houses are lined up, and you can stroll while enjoying the retro atmosphere. Cafes and souvenir shops are scattered around, making it a great Spot to buy Yamaga's Specialty products. ・Sakura-yu Hot Spring Sakura-yu Hot Spring, which can be said to be the symbol of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a public bath that has been around since the Edo period, and was restored in 2012 as one of the largest wooden hot springs in Kyushu using traditional construction methods in Japan. The spacious Large Public Bath retains the quaintness of the wooden architecture and allows you to enjoy hot spring water straight from the source. You can easily enjoy the Hot Spring in between sightseeing. ・Yachiyoza Theater The Yachiyoza Theater, built in Meiji 43 (1910), was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1988 (Showa 63). It features gorgeous Ceiling Paintings and a revolving stage, and performances are still held today. You can also Visiting the site the Inside the Facility and enjoy the atmosphere of the historic theater. ・Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum It is a facilities that exhibits the traditional craft of Yamaga City, "Yamaga lanterns". Inside the facility, you can see the beauty of the golden lanterns made of delicate Washi paper up close and learn about the production process. ・Kongojoji Temple / Stone Gate The Kongojoji Temple, which has a history of 1,300 years, There are Powerful Presence stone gate reminiscent of a foreign country. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Specialty products and Souvenirs Gourmet ・Lantern Monaka The famous confectionery "Lantern Monaka", which represents Yamaga Hot Spring, is a golden lantern-shaped monaka. The crispy crust is filled with elegant sweet bean paste, making it a popular Souvenir. ・Yamaga Yokan Yamaga Yokan, which is made using the traditional manufacturing method, is characterized by its gentle sweetness and moist texture. It goes well with green tea and coffee, and is also appreciated as a gift. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Events and Festivals ・Yamaga Lantern Festival Held in every year on August 15 and 16, the Yamaga Lantern Festival is one of the one-of-the-best summer traditions in Kyushu, where the entire town is decorated with fantastic lights. The "Thousand-Lantern Dance," in which more than 1,000 dancers dance gracefully, is a spectacular spectacle. ・Yamaga Lantern Romance・ Hyakka Hyakusai Held in every winter, "Yamaga Lantern Romance Hyakka Hyakusai" is an event that welcomes everyone to the historic townscape with fantastic lights with art installations made of Japanese umbrellas and bamboo. Light up the Buzen Highway at night, so you can enjoy a different photogenic scenery than usual. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring, Kumamoto Prefecture Enjoy sightseeing Yamaga Hot Spring is a Hot spring resort with a Spring quality Hot Spring known as Hot water for beautiful skin and a historical Sightseeing spot. It is a popular hot spring resort with plenty of open-air baths and family baths that can be enjoyed not only for accommodation but also for day trips, and is always at the top of the hot spring rankings. Please come to Yamaga Hot Spring, where you can enjoy not only hot springs but also gourmet food, traditional crafts, and festivals.

【Connecting Ogida in Ubuyama Village】 The Fan Terraced Rice Fields in Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, are made by clearing eroded land in the mountains and are created in a contour shape by taking advantage of the fan-shaped terrain. The Water for the Paddy Field is directly derived from the Famous water Yamabuki Water source 1,300 Meter upstream, Water Clear streams that can also be Use as a beverage Water. Although there are difficulties in maintenance and management due to water water leaks, disasters, etc., since most of them are earthen water channels, we Cultivation Rice with a unique taste due to high-quality red clay born from nature and weather with temperature differences. It has been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan and one of the 100 best Rice growers. Interested parties who are interested in growing delicious Rice in Ubuyama Village, why don't you experience it with the farmers who manage Ogida throughout the year? Rice can be purchased after harvest. Let's make the Rice we eat every day with our activities to pass on beautiful Nature to future generations! You can experience everything from rice planting to rice harvesting, which is planned later. Information will be provided as needed. 2025-04-12 (Sat) Meet at 8:45 and start at 9:00 Meeting point: Yamabuki Water source We clean the water channel from the Yamabuki Water source that streams into Ogita. Please come in clothes that allow you to work. * Lunch box fee and leisure insurance fee are included in the participation fee. What to prepare: Work gloves, hat, drink, garbage bag, boots Participation fee: 2000 yen ■Click here to apply 〒869-2703 468-4 Yamaga, Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture 0967-25-2200 *The deadline is Monday, March 31st. How to get to the Ogi rice terraces From the direction of Kumamoto by Car, turn left at the traffic light at the end of "Roadside Station Kaguraen" (Hano, Aso City) along National Route 57, enter the Prefectural Road Minamioguni ~ Hano Line (Prefectural Road 40), and proceed 4.0 Kilometers to the T-junction. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 Kilometers, you will and the station on your left, cross the "Hirose Bridge" (Tamarai River) ahead, turn right immediately and you will There are Ubuyama Town hall on your right. There are about 1.0 Kilometers past the tunnel at the top of the road on the left side of the three-way road in front of the Town hall, and there is an intersection with the Village Road Ubuyama ~ Tajiri Line. Turn left there and proceed for about 2.0 Kilometers and you will There are "Otomiya" and "Yamabuki Water source" signs. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 minutes to Otomiya Village and Otomiya Shrine, and after about 2.0 Kilometers, turn right and go about 1.0 Kilometers to There are Ogi Rice Terraces. #Kumamoto #Rice Terraces #Ubuyama #Rice planting experience #Rice harvesting experience #Rice making #Aso District #Fan Terraced Rice Fields #Water cleaning work

Monday, March 24, 2025 Location: Futoria in Ubuyama ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. Participation fee: 2,500 yen (With flowery lunch box and herbal tea) 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 Tea drinking, chatting, and having fun 😊 at your leisure ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ The experience fee is 1,000 yen per person. (In the case of additional production, 1 pouch 500 yen) ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) 1,000 yen each (tax included) No reservation required. We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience 1 pack 500 yen. (Normally 1,200 yen per pack) We are receiving applications little by little. The morning session will be closed when the capacity is reached. The afternoon session is an open farm ♪ We hope you will feel free to come and visit us. Afternoon Workshop & Aroma Relaxation does not require reservations. Thank you for 🙇 your participation.

Coal Mine Train Photo Exhibition 2025 is being held in! Photographs of various forms of coal mining trains are on display. Please come and visit us! ◆Period: March 2, 2025 (Sunday) ~ March 30, 2025 (Sunday) ◆Time:9:30~21:00 * Closed days: Every Monday (closed on the following Tuesday if it is a national holiday) ◆ Venue: Manda Coal Mining Museum, 213 Hara Manda, Arao City ◆Contact: Manda Pit Station 200-2 ☏Haramanda, Arao-shi 0968-57-9155 Organizer: Manda Coal Mine Museum Co-organizer: NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society

Recommended for outings! Introducing Sightseeing spots in Arao! Introducing recommended Spots in Arao! Would you like to visit Arao? [Greenland] Needless to say, one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu! Various Events and Fireworks Festivals!! There will also be new attractions from March 2025. Check the Official website for details. 【Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit】 Registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site, the remains of a coal mine that supported facilities industrial revolution in Japan. The massive red brick buildings and machinery and equipment used at that time have been preserved, and it is a facilities where you can feel the era when coal mining once flourished. There is also a Manda Pit VR viewing corner! 【Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center】 Through tidal flat creatures, it was registered as a Ramsar Convention Wetlands It is a facility that Broadcasting the charm of Arao tidal flats. In the tank that Reproduction the tidal flats, you can observe tidal flat creatures such as Mutsugoro. Panel introduces waterfowl, a kids' corner, and an observation corner. 【Arao Tidal Flats】 The Arao tidal flats where you can see Unzen across the Ariake Sea. You can also see a variety of sea creatures and migratory birds resting their wings. The Sunset that dyes the sky and sea is also a superb view. 【Miyazaki Brothers' Birthplace / Miyazaki Brothers Documents】 It is an easy-to-understand exhibition of the interaction between the four brothers, including Hachiro Miyazaki and Koten, who were passionate about the dawn of modern Asia, and Sun Yat-sen, the father of the Chinese Revolution, and his achievements. In the morning drama "Hanako and Anne", Ryusuke Miyazaki, the son of Koten, and his wife, Hyakuren Yanagihara, appeared as models, and became a hot topic. [Tour of kilns such as Koshiro ware] In Arao City, various kilns, including Koshiro ware, which has a history of more than 400 years, make works. Why don't you go out and find your favorite vessel? #Sightseeing spot #Greenland #Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl Wetland Center #Koshiroyaki #Arao Higata #Miyazaki Brothers Birthplace #Arao #Arao #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #Kyushu #kyusyu #Tourism #Information #Manda Pit #Mandako #World Heritage #Ariake Sea #Tidal flats #Marugoto Arao #Tamana #Omuta

📢The 9th of March! Astro Arm! DASH！！ Izumi City ✨ 📃 Project name: DASH Local PR Division ~Kumamoto-Kagoshima Hisatsu Orenji Railway~ 📺 Broadcast date and time: Sunday, March 9, 2025 (Reiwa 7) from 7 p.m. In order to liven up the local railway, we will use the specialties collected in each place to create the program's Original Ekiben. This time, the Hisatsu Orenji Railway will be the stage, and while touring between Yatsushiro Station ~ Satsumagawanai Station, we will introduce the specialties of each region and the charm of Sightseeing spots. What kind of charm of Izumi City will it broadcasting!? What kind of specialties do you get? And what kind of Ekiben will be created, which is full of charm along the Orenji Railway!? If you are interested, please watch the 😊 program

Tulip Festa Schedule Confirmed! [The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025] The date and time Held in the 2025 Tulip Festa have been decided. This year, 200,000 balls, 158 species of tulips and two types of rape flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls. Events will be announced again as soon as we know more about them. 【Date and time】 Friday, April 4, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 13, 2025 [Place] Around Harajiri Falls (Ogata, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) * On Saturdays and Sundays during the Events period, the parking lot of Roadside Station Harajiri Falls cannot be Use Car. A shuttle bus runs from the temporary Car parking lot. 【Inquiries about the Events】 Tulip Festa Executive Committee Secretariat Phone 0974-42-2111 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Announcement of completion of tourism pamphlet] \Arao City Tourism Pamphlet Completed/ A tourist brochure full of the charm of Arao City has been completed! Famous landmarks and recommended spots, as well as delicious Gourmet Spots ☘️ It is located inside and outside the city, including the Manda Pit and the Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center! Please pick it up ✨ The pamphlet is also available in an electronic version, so be sure to check it out 👀. #Arao Genic #Arao City #Kumamoto #Tourism Brochure #arao #arao.genic #kumamoto #Arao #Sightseeing #Outing #Gourmet #Greenland #Manda Pit #Arao Higata

Ume blooming status Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall as of February 27 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture There are many plum trees planted in the park. There were still an overwhelming number of buds, and it felt like they bloomed for about 1 minute. We will inform you of the flowering status sequentially. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

"Stamp Rally around Coal Mine Train Preservation Facilities" Implementation period Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Sunday, March 30, 2025 【Stamp and mount pick-up location】 Coal Mine Train Station Zero (Shop Reception) Manda Pit (Marugoto Arao Products Museum reception) Mikawa Mine (Kiosk Cash Register) Omuta Kanko Plaza (cash register reception) * Stamp / mount installation placeBanners will be installed at the entrance. [How to get Stamps and Premiums] (1) Pick up the mount at one of the above four locations. (2) Stamp at each location. (3) Premiums GET at the place where the fourth Stamp is stamped!!︎ Stamp rally around coal mine train preservation facilities" Implementation will be held from Sunday, November 3, 2024 to March 30, 2025! During the period, please visit the "4 places where you can receive stamps and mounts" and get an Original can badge (2 types) specially made by the NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Association. We look forward to your many participation! 【Inquiry】 NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society Organizer: NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society Supported by: Omuta City, Arao City Cooperation: Shiroishi Automobile Co., Ltd., Omuta City Tourism Association, Arao City Tourism Association, NPO Miike Port Future Town Planning Association

The 23rd Arao Pear Blossom Genki WalkMarch 29, 2025 (Sat) The season of soft Spring sunshine is coming. Fluffy white pretty flowers bloom on the pear tree that is a specialty of Arao. Why don't you walk together in the Spring scenery of Arao! Held in a walking Events of about 8 kilometers starting from Arao City Mall and going back and forth to Mizuno Park. In addition, after the walking competition, gift certificates that can be Use at Yume Town, There will also be a lottery Fun to win gorgeous prizes such as 3 kg of pears from Arao City in the fall Implementation 　　 【Held in】 2025 (Reiwa 7) March 29 (Sat) 9:00 a.m. ~ 13:00 p.m. *Light rain, Cancelled due to stormy weather Reception: 8:30 a.m. ~ 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 9:30 a.m. ~ Start All at once after the Opening Ceremony Final goal: 12:30 p.m. 【Course】 Start/Finish: Yume Town City Mall A Car Parking Lot Wrap-up: Mizuno Park 【Eligibility】 Those who are confident in their physical fitness Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 【Registration】 ♦ Application Period 2025 (Reiwa 7) February 1 (Sat) 8 a.m. ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) March 14 (Fri) 17 p.m. ♦ How to apply WEB application form Search for "Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk" ♦ Contact us Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Tourism Promotion Office, Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division, Arao City) TEL　0968-63-1421 ♦ Participation Fee 500 yen (elementary school students and older) 【Competition Method】 Implementation will be conducted by walking on the designated course. Participants must only walk and are not allowed to Use such as Car rotation or Automobile. * Injuries to participants will be handled within the scope of first aid and insurance by the organizer, and Other shall not be liable. Organizer: Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Secretariat, Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division) Supported by: Tamana Agricultural Cooperative Association (JA Tamana), Arao City Tourism Association Cooperation: JA Tamana Arao Pears Committee, Yume Town City Mall, Greenland, Yakiniku Nurbon Garden

🌷 Manda Pit Spring Festa 2025🌷 Kitchen Car for delicious Gourmet and handmade! There is also a challenge letter ver3 from Manda Pit of the "Manda Elementary Children's Guide" collaboration project! For details, please visit the 💁 ♀️ Arao City Tourism Association website. ◆ Date and time Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:00〜15:00 * Light rain ◆ Location Manda Pit Lawn square Arao City Hara Manda 200-2 Admission is free! * The paid area of Manda Pit will be charged as usual. ◆ Contents ・Petting Zoo ・ Challenge letter from Manda Pit ver3 (quiz rally) ・Bubble Time (teambub) ・Gymnastics Workshop by Acrobatic Performance Team VIVO ・More than 30 Gourmet goods markets ◆ Organizer Manda Pit Station @akane.0604k93 #Kumamoto #Arao #Events #Spring Festa #Manda Pit #Gourmet #Kitchen Car #Miscellaneous goods #Handmade #Zoo #Petting Zoo #Quiz rally #Challenge letter from Manda Pit #Tamana #Omuta #Nagasu #World Cultural Heritage #World Heritage Site

[Thorough introduction to the charm of the World Cultural Heritage Site Manda Pit! ] 】 Located in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Manda Pit is one of the coal mining ruins that once supported the modernization of Japan. It is registered as a constituent asset of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" and is a valuable presence in the industrial history of Japan. Highlights of Manda Pit One of the largest shaft facilities in Japan Manda Pit is a facility that produced high-quality coal from the Meiji era to the early Showa period as one of the wellheads of the Miike Coal Mine and supported the modernization of Japan. The huge steel turrets that symbolize the coal mining technology of the Meiji and Taisho periods, and the hoisting machine room are must sees. Well-preserved industrial heritage In Manda Pit, there are many coal mining facilities and equipment used from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and you can feel the atmosphere of that time as it is. In particular, the red brick building and the heavy steel structure are also popular as photogenic Spots. Guided tour of the history of coal mining Manda Pit offers Implementation tours with expert guides, where you can learn more about the history and workings of the coal mines. You can see the machinery and equipment that was actually used up close. Exhibition of Coal Mine Trains Manda Pit also exhibits coal mining trains that were once used. Trains used for transporting coal and transportation can be seen up close, and the running is also open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Things to do nearby Spot Arao tidal flats (Rich in nature flats registered under the Ramsar Convention) Greenland (one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu) Shizan Shrine (a historic shrine and popular with Arao citizens) Coal Industry Science Museum (Science Museum on Coal-based Energy) Access Information About 10 minutes by Car from JR Arao Station About 1 hour by Car from Fukuoka City About 1 hour by Car from Kumamoto city #Manda Pit #World Cultural Heritage #Coal Mine Ruins #Kumamoto Tourism #Arao City #Historical Exploration #Industrial Heritage #Photo Spot

【Broadcasting the charm of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture! 】 Arao City is located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. It is an attractive sightseeing spot with the World Cultural Heritage Site "Manda Pit", beautiful nature, and leisure spots. In the future, through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will deliver plenty of information on sightseeing, gourmet food, and events in Arao City! Fun! ■■■Sightseeing spot in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many spots where you can enjoy history, Nature, and leisure! Please visit it. ◇Manda Pit It is a coal mining ruins that flourished from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and is registered as one of the World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution". With its brick hoisting machine room and huge steel turrets, it is a spot where you can feel the power and history of the coal mines at that time. ◇ Greenland It is one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu and offers more than 70 types of attractions. You can play all day with your family and friends, and it is one of the one of the best leisure spots in Kyushu. Held in a fireworks festival several times a year, and it is crowded with many visitors. ◇ Arao tidal flats A valuable tidal flat registered under the Ramsar Convention, it is a place rich in Rich in nature where many migratory birds fly. Ideal for bird watching and walking. ◇ Shizan Shrine (Yotsuyama Jinja) Shizan Shrine is a shrine that has watched over the history of Arao City and has long been popular with local people. Many Worshippers are still visit today, and the Precincts has a fine Torii (shrine gate) and you can Prayer in a quiet atmosphere. ■■■Specialty products and local gourmet of Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City has many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! ◇Arao Pears Arao Pears, which are large and full of sweetness, are a Specialty product that is famous nationwide. The fresh and crunchy texture is attractive. In addition, Arao summer pear, which has become a hot topic for its new variety, is attracting attention as a fruit that can be enjoyed from summer. ◇ Melon bread Arao City has a lineup of melon breads such as "Fukuyama's melon bread" and "Mankodo's melon bread"! ◇ National College of Technology A huge okonomiyaki with a diameter of over 30 cm! Local And is a firm favorite, and tourists are also familiar with it for its volume and taste. ◇ Koshiroyaki It is a pottery representing Kyushu that has been baked at the foothills of Mt. Mount Kodai in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture for about 400 years. Koshiro ware, which is characterized by a glaze in which white kake is blended into a deep indigo and blue ground, is highly regarded as a work of art. ◇ Arao Olive Use olive production is thriving, and olive oil is often used as gifts. ■■■Events in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Held in fun Events every season in Arao City! ◇ Arao Night Market Summer Festival Events Held in at Manda Pit. many Gourmet such as Kitchen Car gather, and it is crowded with many visitors every year. ◇Nobara Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival (Nobara-san) Local people have been nicknamed "Nobara-san" since ancient times. For more than 770 years, the "Furyu" transmitted by oral transmission has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets, and in 2022 (Reiwa 4), it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as one of the "Furyu Odori". ◇Shizan Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Kokunzosan) There are Dedication of the priestess dances "Urayasu no Mai" and "Hoei no Mai" by local elementary and junior high school students. Gari climb the 311 steps leading to the Precincts and pay your respects. You can enjoy the many stalls that line the road to Yotsuyama Shrine. ◇ Majak Fishing Tournament Specialties Events in Arao City, a unique tournament to catch majaku (anajaco) in tidal flats. Local experiences are unique. ◇Manda Pit Spring Festa It is a Events that is Held in by the Spring, and various events are held on the Manda Pit. Events are popular with Families and tourists. ■■■Hot Spring and Accommodations in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Arao City also has plenty of Hot Spring and Accommodations where you can relax. ◇Accommodations in Arao City The hotel is substantial, and it is convenient not only for sightseeing but also for business use. There are also inns with hot springs, which are perfect for relaxing after a long trip. Broadcasting the charm of Arao City through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Please enjoy history, Nature, and Gourmet food in Arao City! #Kumamoto #Arao City #Kumamoto Tourism #World Cultural Heritage #Manda Pit #Greenland #Arao Pears #Melon bread #Coal mine

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ 6th ~ ] ❄️ Although it has become much warmer during the day, the cold in the mornings and evenings is still severe in Gokase Town 🥶 Thankfully, the application photos posted in "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association have also accumulated, so we would like to introduce them 🙌✨ Mr. @donguri223103 Mr. @xitiannaiyang4 Mr. @goto0619 Mr. @irnoarkoa Mr. @yamabico_san @satoshi.misaki Mr. @thusandleavis Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (in no particular order) Speaking of winter scenery, there are many in the Kuraoka area, but this time we also posted the snow scenery of Josenji Temple in the Sankasho areaEven 👏✨ in the same snow scenery, the fun atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm atmosphere of winter in the Kuraoka area, the sacred and quiet atmosphere of Josenji ... Each of them ☺️💫 has its own flavor and is wonderful ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are only a few days left until the application deadline for this campaign, so ✨ please feel free to apply 🤗🎶 for a little winter photo <How to apply> (Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[Saturday, March 25] Motorcycle and meat Events "RIDE & MEAT @UBUYAMA PLACE" Held in decided! Admission is free. Kitchen Car, BBQ of meat, motorcycle test ride, etc., it is a day that you can enjoy on the stage of Aso in early Spring. Location: UBUYAMA PLACE (formerly Ubuyama Ranch)　 Date: Saturday, March 25, 9:00-15:00 (In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day) Admission: Free * Participants will receive a "Kumamon Sticker"! * Manufacturers that can be test-driven ・YAMAHA ・BMW Motorrad ・Aprilia ・Royal Enfield ・MUTT #UBUYAMAPLACE #Spring Aso #Yamanami Highway #After open burning #Ubuyama #Aso is a sacred place for motorcycles #Bikes #Delicious Beef #Spring Events #Kids can also enjoy it #Kitchen Car

~Ubuyama Midwinter Flea Market~ Held in on Sunday, February 23, the midwinter flea market was successfully completed with Many people Stalls and many customers coming. Held in the event for the first time, and I think 😭 there were many points that we could not reach We are very grateful that we were able to Held in the event with good weather thanks to everyone's cooperation. Normally, I should have thanked each and every one of the Stalls, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Ubuyama is one of the most mountainous areas in Aso, There is a where the cold is severe. Many people came to such a place and said, "It was fun," and it became a Minamoto of our energy. Held in Events where we can connect with everyone like this. There is a very much for taking this opportunity to thank all the Stalls and visitors. #Ubuyama #Kumamoto #Aso #Flea Market #Midwinter

A new Famous landmarks in Kikuchi wearing the largest dragon god in Japan! Dragon tour and bell ringing experience at Kogenji Temple Details ↓ https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/taikenplan...

【Mystery solving Events at Gion Shrine】 On Saturday, February 22, a mystery-solving Events was Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area, and 👏 its name was "Gion Shrine Real Mystery Solving "As God Says". 💡 Local high school students and students from Gokase Secondary School took the lead in preparing for this Events 😳✨ in collaboration with Local companies Gokase Entertainment and Kuraoka Love Girls' Association Many participants, from children to adults, gathered, and lively voices echoed 🤗🎶 in the Precincts of Gion Shrine However, the problem of solving the mystery is quite difficult until there is inspiration and discovery... The person who posted it also thought hard, but in the end I didn't understand and 🤣 borrowed the wisdom of the children lol. As I solved the riddle, I was able to learn the correct way to prayer Gion Shrine, but 😯💡 I didn't know such manners at all, so I made many new discoveries and it was 🤩 very fun After solving the mystery, the battle with the gods (dressed as the students of Gokase Secondary School) awaits ⚔️ in the first and second parts The first part of Roux's game "Sengoku Gokase Town" is the first part 💪, in which the first person to approach the place where the god is located and drop the ball on the shoulder with the sword first wins In the second part 👐, the "rope" of the loot won in the first part is placed in a circle and placed on the ground as a Dohyo (sumo ring), and a "hand-pushed sumo" match with the gods Both Adults and children were Gari and full of smiles 😆 from start to finish When you complete all the processes, you will receive a "Mystery Solving Completion Certificate", but if you look closely, the color is different depending on the person ... 🤔？ In fact, the hand-pushed sumo in the second part was modeled after the dedication sumo wrestling in which the gods were entertained in the "Morimaki Shinto ritual" held at Gion Shrine, and it was 🤣 said that "it is more correct to lose to the gods", so the "mystery solving completion certificate" of the person who lost the hand-pushed sumo was shining in gold It was 🥹✨ wonderful to feel the students' attention to detail in the setting At the end, all the participants and students took a commemorative photo, and warm Tea was served as a participation prize provided by Seuseien, and the Events ended 😌👏 in a peaceful and lively manner Thereare 🥹 the excitement of Gokase Town at Events created by students, Local companies, and local organizations I would ✨ like to continue to work together as a town to enliven Gokase Town

🌺 Vol.10 Nobeoka Flower Story 🌺 Period: Saturday, February 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 The annual Spring Events "Nobeoka Flower Story" will be Held in from Saturday, February 1 to Sunday, April 6! This Events took over the whole body of the "Tenkaichi Himuka Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival", and from 2014 the name was changed to "Nobeoka Flower Story", and although there were years when it was not possible to Held in due to the coronavirus, thanks to you, we were able to celebrate the 10th anniversary this year. Local citizens, with the cooperation of the citizens, started planting Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flowers with the desire to beautify the Gokase River embankment, which will be the venue for the Events of the event, and we were able to enjoy many spectacular Flowers. Immediately after the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming at the venue were introduced in a Gourmet program last year, we received a lot of responses, such as "Where is that fantastic place in Nobeoka City?" 【Major Events】 🌿 Hontoji Temple Keihi Ume Plum Popularly known as "Hui Hi Ume Plum", the drooping Ume Plum tree is over 240 years old. It is in full bloom again this year, with 50 white Ume plums and 5 red Ume plums decorating 🌺 the Precincts As of February 20, 2025, it is in full bloom and in Best time to visit! 🌸 Konohana Walk 📅 Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 The 300 Tenkaichi Himuka cherry blossoms and 1 million rape flowers blooming on the banks of the Gokase River spread the colors of Spring all over the ✨ area On the special stage, Local entertainment and song stages add to the festivities, and the "Nobeoka Delicious Food Market" appears on the riverbed! 🌿 Nobeoka's proud seafood and Delicacies of the mountains are lined up, and Gastronomical delicacies from Kumamoto and Oita prefectures will also be stalls! In the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge", which is very popular every year, Sasuke Legend led by Makoto Nagano from Nobeoka City also appears! In addition, the first 200 people to receive a case of flowers used in "Flower Letters" will receive a gift 🎁 In addition, there is also a Tanedango gift that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! 💡 Wai Wai Flower Story 2025 📅 March 20 (Thu) ~ April 6 (Sun) While looking at the Someiyoshino and Japan three major yabu Camellia japonica groups at Nobeoka Shiroyama and Shiroyama Park, it is a Events that decorates the end of Nobeoka Flower Story, such as the "Wai Wai Gourmet Expo" on Saturday, March 22, and the "Wai Wai Flower Night Story" Fascination by the beautiful cherry blossom Light up! The Light up of cherry blossoms at night and the stone walls of Nobeoka Castle create a fantastic space Enjoy ✨ 📍 For flowering Information & Events details, please visit the "Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 Official Website"! *The image is from last year. Inquiries ▷ ▶0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Hanamonogatari Executive Committee)

Kusasenrigahama, Aso City There was ✨️ still a little snow left A grassland with a panoramic view of the volcano at a sightseeing spot in Kumamoto

This year, too, we were able to have a fun Setsubun for mamemaki (bean throwing)! There are many wonderful events in Japan!

Speaking of events in Japan, Setsubun! This year, too, I chewed 😄 on the bean rolls and Eho-maki

Today, Saturday, February 15, we are holding in the monthly "Kanagawa Yamato Antique Market". At this antique market, we sell the famous "Tankan" from Yamato Village in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture! Tankan is "a subtropical citrus native to China that favors high temperatures born from the Nature crossing of ponkan and orange" (quoted from Yamato Village website). It looks ordinarily delicious. By the way, Yamato Village in Kagoshima Prefecture is about 1,500 km from Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and it takes about 250 hours on foot. Thank you for coming all the way ...!

It is the Karatsu Tourism Association that guides sightseeing in Karatsu City, located in the northern part of Saga Prefecture. This time, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will Broadcasting Tourist Information of Karatsu City. We will broadcast various information such as Specialties, Famous landmarks, and Events, so please follow us.