Taken on May 2, 2026. This is the "Blessing Water Flower Handwashing" at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It looks beautiful from any angle. Available for a limited time until May 6.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for May📣 Hello everyone! Here’s the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in May♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes, with the popular "Ninoya" selling their famous "Ikinari Dango" as well! We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don't forget to bring your own bags 🛍✨ 【Scheduled Items for Sale】 ・Asparagus ・Rice🌾 ・Side Dishes ・Cabbage ・Chiffon Cake ・Potatoes ・Zucchini ・Broad Beans ・Onions🧅 (bulk purchase of irregular items) ・Dekopon ・Bankan (Kiyomi, Amakusa) 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】May 10th (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihokumachi)

Taken on May 2, 26. This is the "Water Offering of Happiness" at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It was available for a limited time, until May 6.

Taken on May 2, 26. This is the "Droplets of Happiness Flower Water" at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It is available for a limited time until May 6.

Taken on May 2, 26. This is the "Droplet of Happiness" flower water at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It is available for a limited time until today.

【GW was full of events! 🎏】 Gokasecho's Golden Week was packed with events every day! All the events were created by the local community. 👏 Here are some highlights from the events enjoyed by both adults and children during Golden Week. 💡 【May 3 (Sun)】 ● Shiroyama Opening Ceremony The Shiroyama Opening Ceremony was held to pray for the safety of hikers. Unfortunately, due to rain, it took place at the Kotono Shrine assembly hall, but there were rice balls, grilled meat, drinks, and a lottery! 【May 4 (Mon)】 ● Kurara Festival The festival featured a flea market, various goods, workshops, fortune-telling, relaxation, and many delicious food stalls! This year, a stamp rally was also held! The popular lottery from last year had many prizes! It was bustling with people! 【May 5 (Tue)】 ● Utakeyama Azalea Festival The Utakeyama Azalea Festival was held to pray for the safety of hikers. In the morning, a "koinobori sports day" was held, enjoyable for everyone from children to the elderly. In the afternoon, there were quizzes, stage programs, and a variety of activities!

Information about ongoing events! From Sunday, May 3, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026 "Izutsu and Creators." https://www.instagram.com/irozaki_oceanpark/... Location: Irozaki Ocean Park Until May 10, 2026 Strawberry Picking https://www.instagram.com/babyberry_farm/... Location: Baby Berryf Farm From Sunday, May 3, 2026, to July 12, 2026 Summer is approaching! Tide Pool Observation Experience [Beginner Level] https://www.eco-surf.com/reservation/... Location: Oogahama next to Yuigahama.

The carp streamers and the lily of the valley wind chime at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.

The carp streamers and the giant ema at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The ascending carp seems to bring good fortune. 🎏

Today is Children's Day. 🎏 This is the swimming carp boy from Taisho Romantic Dream Street.

Taken on April 15, 2014. This is a café latte from cafe andon, along with a matcha shortcake topped with strawberries and red bean paste. What a lovely latte art! 😊

Taken on April 15, 26. This is the matcha shortcake with strawberries and red bean paste from cafe andon. It was a limited-time menu and has now ended.

Taken on April 15, 2014. This is Andon Chicken Curry from cafe andon. It's my favorite menu. 😊🍛

Taken on May 1, 26. After the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store. Thank you for drawing the cat illustration. It's an oat milk latte and chocolate babka. I'll do my best for the cat treats.🐈🐈‍⬛

Taken on May 1, 26. This is the year-round safe fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The deep green color is said to be Tokiwagi.

Taken on May 1, 2014. This is a moegi-colored fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is said to be available for a limited time.

Taken on May 1, 26. I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Until the evening of May 6, a thousand carp will be displayed at the gokoku shrine. The hanging carp decorations were offered with hopes for the healthy growth and peace of children.

From the summit of a small mountain called Uomidake in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, you can see a landscape that feels like a foreign land. Since there are not many tourists, you can take your time.

Event Announcement📣 The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers event in Taiki Town will host a "Children's Day Mini Event" 🎏 You can see a variety of "working vehicles" including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's high-mobility vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks 🚒🚓 Experience the rare opportunity to view carp streamers from a high-altitude work vehicle, and enjoy the popular inflatable play equipment (for a fee) ✨ There will be plenty of delicious food at the food stalls and fun activities 🎵 Bring your family and come have fun 🤗 📍Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed *Event may be canceled in case of bad weather https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/kikakushokoka/3/1/482.html...

Hara Florist's flower handwashing. Once again, I've caught a cold.🤧 The temperature fluctuations are severe, so please take care of yourselves.

【Announcement】Taramaru Square 2026 will be held♪ From May 2nd (Saturday) to May 6th (Wednesday) at the Michi-no-Eki-mae Event Plaza "Taramaru Square 2026" will take place!! ☆About the Vendors ○Little Kingdom Tapioca drinks, churros, shaved ice, and alcohol ○Uosansakaba ○RmiRmi Ground meat curry, Hideko's Sanpei soup, beef tongue skewers, grilled chicken ○Shiokaze Restaurant by Raiden Resort & Spa Cocktail mojitos, champagne Hot chocolate, coffee (hot and iced) Coffee will be hand-dripped ○8"achi (debut) Various grilled chicken, tonjiru (pork soup), cotton candy, fried mochi frank, QQ balls ○Shunsai Salt ramen, okonomiyaki, pizza, various alcohol Handmade crafts ○Xingfu Korean fried chicken, long potatoes, fried takoyaki ○Honma Seika Taramaru-yaki, yakisoba, french fries, various wagashi (Japanese sweets) ○Kisui (debut) Various takoyaki (green onion, cheese, plum salt kelp, mentaiko) *The items for sale may change We look forward to seeing everyone♪

The "moss phlox" at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park is gradually expanding in pink each day, with the upper part of the hill at 60-70% bloom. Currently, while no flowers are in full bloom at Shibazakura Park, it is a rare opportunity to see moss phlox, tulips, and Sakura all at once!

Taken on April 12, 26. This is the strawberry jam Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE, along with a Sakura x Espresso Latte. Perfect for the cherry blossom season! 🌸

Captured on April 12, 26. This is the cherry blossom × Espresso Latte from LEC COFFEE. It features espresso, milk, cherry blossom sauce, and is topped with cherry blossom chocolate. The cherry blossom chocolate resembles cherry petals and is absolutely lovely.🌸

Taken on April 12, 26. This is a strawberry jam Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.🍓

Taken on April 12, 26. This is the hot sandwich set with tandoori chicken from LEC COFFEE. The tandoori chicken is tender and juicy. I might visit soon...😊🥪

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is the love water at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Taken on March 25, 2014. This is the love water at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.🌸

Taken on April 22, 26. This is le bilboquet near Akasaka Station. This week's lunch features pork belly and green peas with butter rice.

【Teppen Kagura Festival👹】 Today (April 26th), the "Teppen Kagura Festival" was held at the Gokase Winery-style hall✨ Despite the unfortunate rainy weather, the venue was filled with people and excitement that blew away the rain and cold🔥 This festival features not only Kagura from Gokasecho but also Kagura from the neighboring Yamatocho in Kumamoto Prefecture💡 It seems there were some first-time Kagura fans in attendance, and I was delighted to see that events in Gokasecho are becoming more widely known🥰 Gokasecho has plenty of events lined up for the Golden Week🙌 Be sure to check out the tourism association's website and social media!😊