Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float procession at Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival Held in on October 19, I took a picture of a round post in Confectionery Yokocho It was as if Post was the owner of a Stalls shop, and had a different atmosphere than usual, and I was attracted to the world view that can only be experienced at the Kawagoe Festival.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float procession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of Ieyasu in Wakita Towns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the residence of Shintomi Town 2-chome.

Autumn at Ooyama 2024: Autumn Leaves Update 🍁 11/28 As of yesterday, Wednesday, November 27, the autumn foliage is at its peak. Oyama Temple and Ooyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine look as pictured. The Ooyama Autumn Foliage Light-up and the OyamaCableCar night operation (weekdays until 19:00, weekends and holidays until 20:00) run through Sunday, December 1. Enjoy a magically different atmosphere from daytime, the spectacular night view from about 700 m that earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and the beautiful autumn leaves together. Don’t miss the Masu Tiramisu at the scenic cafe Saryo Sekison. Concurrent Events 11/30 (Sat) and 12/1 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 *Shukubo Stamp & Quiz Rally* Collect stamps by visiting the temple lodgings, answer the quiz, and you might win a lovely prize!? *Old Approach Marche* Along the old approach road in front of the Afuri Shrine office, various food trucks and local shops will be open. Please note that on the weekend of 11/30 (Sat) and 12/1 (Sun) buses, the cable car, and parking are expected to be very crowded. Allow plenty of extra time for your trip. Please use public transportation where possible. Sunset comes early, so those aiming for the mountaintop are asked to start early in the morning. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station north exit, Platform 4 Take the bus bound for "Ooyama Cable" for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the bell of Tong Towns.

The critically acclaimed Open to the public ❗ movie "Hachi Inuden" ⚔️ Panel exhibition in Nagisa Station Tateyama 🌊 and Tateyama Castle 🏯.

Why don't you experience making Tateyama's traditional craft "Boshu fans"? Held in at Roadside Station Green Farm Tateyama! We look forward to your participation.

[SETAGAYA!DAY2024] Popular shops from inside and outside Setagaya Ward will open stalls, and from Isehara Kashiwagi Farm will sell cheesecakes, drinkable yogurt, seasonal vegetables, and other local products! At Carrot Tower (4th and 5th floors) you can enjoy talk shows, street performances, a stamp rally, and projection mapping screenings (Sangenjaya Patio Fountain Plaza 17:00–20:00), with plenty of events. Please come and join us! Date and time: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10:00–16:00 Venue: Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Setagaya Line Sangenjaya Station Front Plaza Inquiry: Setagaya City Industrial Promotion Foundation Regional Revitalization and Exchange Promotion Division Tel: 03-3411-6715

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry is greeted by a festival float from OteTowns.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry is greeted by a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

Squid - Gochiba "19th Anniversary Thanksgiving" Held in ❗️ 📅12/7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) 13JA gathered from all over the country and sold 🤩 Specialty products from all over the country at special prices for two days only Other, a total of 1,000 "Sho Squid ~ Lottery Tickets", unlimited Specialty Products from all over Events country, etc a lot of 🍎🍐🍊

【Diamond Fuji from Fujikawa Town Toya】 At exactly 7 o'clock, I took a picture of Diamond Fuji with a sea of clouds. You can see it one month earlier than Diamond Fuji in the lower heights.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. In front of the Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it is a festival float of Ota Michikan in Renjaku Town.

Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine before work. A pigeon was eating rice on top of Isehikari. 🕊️🌾

[Oyama & Isehara City General Sports Park Autumn Foliage Update] 2024 🍁 The Oyama autumn foliage light-up and OyamaCableCar nighttime service (until 7:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 PM on weekends and holidays) run through Sunday, December 1, 2024! Enjoy a magical atmosphere unlike daytime, with Shonan night views blending with beautiful autumn colors. Here are Oyama Temple on the morning of Sunday, November 24, and the illuminated lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine on Monday, November 25. Oyama attracts many visitors and is almost at peak color now! ※It becomes very crowded on weekends. If you come by car, you may wait 2–3 hours for parking. Please use public transportation whenever possible. ※Sunset comes early, so if you plan to head for the mountaintop, start early in the morning and allow plenty of time. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, platform 4 Take the bus bound for Oyama Cable (about 30 minutes) Get off at the last stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station. 🍂 These are the magnificent ginkgo rows inside Isehara City General Sports Park from last weekend. A leisurely walk! The sports park offers many playgrounds such as a long and wide slide and a tarzan rope. Situated on a hill, it also provides panoramic views of the mountains and town surrounding Isehara, making it well worth a visit! Isehara City General Sports Park Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, platform 3 Kanagawa Chuo Bus No. I-34 bound for Nanasawa Get off at the ‘‘General Sports Park’’ stop and walk 5 minutes.

The sugar maple tree in front of the Kamogawa City office has become 🍁 a nice color The tree was 🍁 planted in November 1993 to commemorate the sister city relationship between Kamogawa City and Manitowoc, Rice The bright orange leaves shine brightly under the autumn sky. It will continue to be loved by people as an important symbol of friendship and exchange between the two cities.

Photographed 11/22/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Photographed 11/23/24. I went to the 7th Koedo Kawagoe Imo Festival. Adult cocoa potato topping here in Wayama. On cold days, it's cocoa. ☕️🍠

Daiyama Sky Lantern® —Wishes from 700 m above sea level🌠— Announcement The Daiyama Sky Lantern® event scheduled for January 12, 2025, with 50 lanterns available for participation, has reached capacity due to popular demand, and we have closed registration. Thank you very much for the many applications. *Isehara City Tourism Association*

【Otaki's Gas Lamps】 　Natural gas was discovered in Otaki Town around the time of the Meiji era, and a natural gas company (Otaki Natural Gas Co., Ltd., now Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd.) was established ahead of the rest of Japan, and city gas supply began in 1935 (Showa 10). 　In front of the Natural Gas Memorial, three gas lamps illuminate the quiet night.

Photographed 11/23/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, the second Shanghai liquor store has opened. The lunch menu is extensive, and this time, it is fried chicken. I'm also curious about the shrimp fried rice. 😊

Photographed 11/23/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Mary Berry Strawberry Milk and Cookie Sandwich Strawberry & Chocolate. 🍓

Photographed 11/23/24. Yesterday, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinji Festival. It is a Shichi-Go-San shooting spot.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A wild festival float has just turned around.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A festival float is greeting the Sumiyoshi Pavilion.

Autumn Oyama Foliage Update 2024🍁 Oyama, bustling with the low-mountain hiking boom⛰ The Oyama foliage light-up and OyamaCableCar night service continue Open until 19:00 on weekdays and until 20:00 on weekends and holidays! As of today, Friday, November 22, Oyama and Oyama Temple look about 60% colored, as you can see. Peak color is expected around Wednesday the 27th, and it may remain good for about another week after that. Near the Oyama Cable station, a ‘‘October cherry’’ (10-gatsu-zakura) was in bloom. Concurrent Events November 23 (Sat), November 24 (Sun), November 30 (Sat), December 1 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 *Shukubo Stamp & Quiz Rally* Visit temple lodgings to collect stamps, answer quizzes, and you might win a lovely prize!? *Old Sando Marche* Along the old sando road in front of the Afuri Shrine office, various food trucks and local shops will set up stalls. 🍁We look forward to seeing you🍁 ※Weekends get very crowded. Days end early, so if you plan to head to the mountaintop, start early in the morning and allow plenty of time. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the ‘for Oyama Cable’ bus for about 30 minutes Get off at the terminus and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station

Oyama Sky Lantern® —Make a wish from an elevation of 700 m🌠— Call for Participants Would you like to launch a Sky Lantern® from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine and send it into the night sky above Oyama’s Michelin Green Guide Japan two-star panorama? We are now accepting participants! This rare experience combines the shrine’s illuminated buildings and night views with the ethereal glow of Sky Lanterns® carrying each person’s wishes and thoughts. The Oyama Cable Car will also be lit along its route and operate until 19:00. Limited to 50 lanterns, first-come, first-served, 3,000 yen per lantern (tax included) *Up to two people may participate per lantern.* *Date and Time* Sunday, January 12, 2025 — will proceed in light rain; canceled in severe weather Registration: 15:00–16:00 Launch: 16:30 *Venue* Grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine *Access* From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take a Kanachu bus from Platform 4 bound for Oyama Cable, about 25 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes, or take the 6-minute Oyama Cable to Afuri Shrine Station *How to Apply* ● Web: via the QR code on the flyer or from the Isehara City Tourism Association website ● Phone: Isehara City Tourism Association (0463-73-7373) Weekdays 9:00–17:00 ● Fax: Fill in the Oyama Sky Lantern® application form on the back of the flyer and fax to (0463-73-6606) *Payment Methods* ● Cash: at the Isehara City Tourism Association office (On the stairs at Isehara Station North Exit, Odakyu Line; weekdays 9:00–17:00) ● Bank transfer: Payee Yokohama Bank, Isehara Branch, Ordinary Account 6072115 Isehara City Tourism Association, Representative Director Hitoshi Meguro *Application and Payment Deadline* Thursday, December 26, 2024 Your application is confirmed once payment is received, so please pay promptly. Please note that cancellations after payment confirmation are generally not accepted. For the flyer, application form, and further details, please visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website. Sky Lantern® is a registered trademark of the Japan Sky Lantern Association® and ExProud Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Japan Sky Lantern Association® Permission number JSA045665P

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The pigeon rings its Hyoshigi to signal the departure of the festival float. It is a festival float of Kawagoe City.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a wild festival float that passes in front of Resona Coedo Terrace.