【Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival Held in】 The "Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival," which has been held since the Edo period, will be Held in throughout the Daisen for three days from August 27 (Water) this year. It is a grand festival held throughout the six towns of Daisen, and Powerful Presence Shinto rituals and traditional dances unfold from the "descent" on the first day to the "ascent" on the last day. Schedule (tentative) August 27 (Water) 08:00 Departure from Lower Shrine 12:30 Arrive at the Corporate Affairs Bureau 14:00 Arrival Festival (Corporate Affairs Bureau) August 28 (Thu) Annual Grand Festival 10:30 Dedication of the Maiden Dance August 29 (Fri) 12:30 Depart from the Social Affairs Bureau 15:00 Lower Shrine * Thereare the contents and times are subject to change. Inquiries: 0463-95-2006 (Oyama Afuri Shrine Corporate Affairs Bureau) Please come and visit the summer festival in Daisen, where tradition and history are alive.

Shinda Falls Shinda Falls in Kyushu’s Oita Prefecture, located in Bungoono City, consists of the male waterfall on the main stream of the Ono River and the female waterfall on the Hirai River, a tributary. The male waterfall is about 100 meters wide and 20 meters high. The site is also famous for a visit by the Muromachi-period painter Sesshū, who created a work titled “Chinden Waterfall Painting” here. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🚩 Program Overview (Awara Hot Spring/Local Sake Pairing Experience) ■ Contents: Sake course by a proprietress who is qualified as a sake master 　　　　Toast with a welcome drink (sparkling Sake "Landlady's AWA") 　　　　Tasting 3 kinds of local sake built into Fukui Prefecture 　　　　Pairing experience with Local cuisine 　　　　Use of sake vessels of traditional crafts such as Echizen pottery and Echizen lacquerware ■ Held in: Local Sake Brewery Kondo (1 501 Hot Spring, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture) 　　　　　　　Echizen Railway "Awara Yunomachi Station" Get off and walk for about 2 minutes ■Implementation Time: 14:00~15:00 (Opening 10 minutes before) ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ≪ schedule≫ 14:00 Start of the experience Welcome Toast with a drink 　　 　　　　　　Explanation of Sake / How to drink Sake / Sake tasting / Pairing experience 　　15:00 End / Dismissal　　　 ■ Number of participants: Minimum 4 people, capacity 12 people (will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached) 🚩 Special Terms and Conditions for Fees and Monitors Regular participation fee: 6,000 yen (tax included) / 1 person ▶ Special price for this limited monitor: 2,000 yen / 1 person ■ Conditions for participating in the monitor: (1) Posting the Scene of the experience on social media, etc. (2) Cooperate with a simple questionnaire after participation. * Basically, people under the age of 20 and Car are not Subject to participate 🚩 How to apply (payment is cash only on the day) Google Forms or Email kanko-k@awara.info 🚩 Held in Events Held in "October Festival" at Awara Hot Spring Yunomachi Square (2 minutes walk from the venue) 15:00~21:00 🔄 Cancellation Policy Up to 3 days in advance: 30% of the Fee 2-1 day ago: 50% Same-day or no-show cancellation: 100%

Our official character "Yumeguri Gonzo" We are entering Yuru Verse 2025. It seems that you can vote every day, so please vote for us! ■ Awara City Official Character "Yumeguri Gonzo" ■ Nature and Hot Spring Town, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture The character "Yuzuru Brothers" was born from the "spirit of hospitality". yellowtail a tub of hot water on his head, he runs around in a yukata all year round for Awara PR. He is a little laid-back, but he is the best of the brothers, and the one who always Summary everyone is the third son, "Yu Patrol Gonzo". Search for "Yuru Verse 2025"

Isshito Garden Cafe Let me introduce a pâtisserie with a café near Satsunai Station🍰 Their soft-serve is incredibly rich! The photo shows the standard type, but their “Crunchy Nut Cream Puff Soft-Serve” is also popular here✨ Customers praise the contrast between the toasty nut crunch and the creamy soft-serve! The ongoing “Soft-Serve Rally” is now in its final stretch. There’s still time to join🍦 If you visit the Satsunai area, be sure to drop by!

📢 August 25 (Mon) 10:00〜 \ Himuka no Kuni "Enpaku" reservation acceptance starts! ／ 🌲 Morotsuka Village is planning to held in two experience programs to interact with Nature! (1) Only one in the world Woodworking amulet accessory making experience tour💍 Using the abundant wood of Morotsuka Village, you can make your own woodworking accessories by hand ✨ The completed work is prayed by the deputy priest of Kinji Temple. Your very own "talismanic accessory" will be completed! 📅 Held in: Saturday, September 27, Sunday, October 5, 10:00-15:00 📍 Location: Shiitake Pavilion 👥 Capacity: 10 people (minimum 5 people) 💰 Participation fee: 3,000 yen (*Ingredients fee not included) 👕 What to bring: Work gloves, towel, apron (if you are concerned about wood chips), drinks, Parts cost (2) Autumn Yama School Platto Yuzu Chigiri & Yuzu Gosho Making Experience 🍊 Aroma yuzu is harvested and the versatile seasoning "Yuzu Gosho" that goes well with anything is handmade! Why don't you make Morotsuka's seasoning with your own hands, along with miso? 📅 Held in Date: Saturday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Shiitake Pavilion 21 👥 Capacity: 10 people (minimum 5 people) 💰 Participation fee: Adult 5,000 yen / Child 4,000 yen 👕 What to bring: Comfortable clothing, water bottle 🌿 Why don't you experience making things while feeling the seasons in Nature? We look 🥰 forward to your participation 📱 For details and applications, please visit the official website of "Enpaku"! * "Himuka no Kuni Enpaku" is an exchange event where you can experience the Nature, history, culture, Gourmet food, and manufacturing of the Northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Photo taken at the Toyota Oiden Fireworks Festival. When I think of summer in Japan, I immediately associate it with fireworks. When I captured these fireworks on camera, I felt something special and artistic, different from the fireworks I had seen before. A single large flower blooms majestically and small fireworks such as green and blue. I'm sure this work would be possible without all these fireworks. Impression of the efforts and sense of the fireworks master so far.

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

As a Special Program for the 10th Commemorative Ishizuchi Mountain Foothills SWEET Ride Special Program, we are looking for participants for the Water City Saijo Water Tour Tour. The day before the SWEET ride, why don't you walk around the city with a guide, which is not on the bicycle course, and experience the culture of Uchibuki, one of the 100 famous waters, and the cityscape of Saijo? Please check the image flyer for details. [The 10th Commemorative Ishizuchi Mountain foothills SWEET Ride Special Program Water Tokyo Saijo Water Tour] Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Time: From 13:30 (meet at 13:20) about 90 minutes Meeting/return location: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Number of applicants: About 10 people * Contact for groups Minimum number of participants: 1 person Application Deadline: 25/10/28 (Tue) 【Inquiries and Reservations】 Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registration number: T1500005007749 Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime Phone: 0897-56-2605 FAX:0897-47-3733

We will take a guided tour of some of the Annual Grand Festivals scheduled for 25/10/14 (Tue), 15 (Water), and 16 (Thu) at Ishioka Shrine and Isono Shrine. Walk through the autumn Halle day with a knowledgeable guide. Please enjoy the splendid Cypress trees sculptures of Mizuju, flowers, birds, wind and moon, human figures, gold and silver thread sewing, and a gorgeous festival rituals with many lanterns flickering in the early morning. Tour guide Hajime Kono [Request for participation] ・ Application for those who can walk the number of km displayed on each tour menu (Walk through Traditional Japanese straw raincoat for the whole process) ・Please check the flyer for the number of applicants and groups. ・ This itinerary assumes those who plan to stay at Hotels near JR Iyo Saijo Station. 【Menu and Fee】 Please check from the image. Combinable. Contact us for details. Time is indicative. Those who make a reservation will be mailed a separate travel condition form and application form. 【Reservations and Inquiries】 Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201　 Person in charge: Tamai, Fujita 〒793-0030　 798-1 Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime TEL:0897-56-2605　 FAX:0897-47-3733

[Play and camp in the forest park! ] 】 3 days during the Obon period In the forest park, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Village We were running a "100 yen for everything" campaign! Camping is also 100 yen per night Fee for all playground equipment is 100 yen per visit! In addition, business hours have been extended by 2 hours, It was three days that I was able to play until 18:30. Go-karts run all over the place, In the batting center, the sound of hitting the ball does not stop. Because it coincided with the period of Bon Dancing Use the campsite as well. On the third day of the last day of the 100 yen campaign There was also a PET bottle rocket project! A rocket made by assembling plastic bottles After filling it with water and attaching it to the device Pull the trigger and fire! Gari cheers when you see the rocket flying vigorously in the air. Even if the water gets on you They were lively and seemed to be having fun. Thank you for visiting the forest park! The Open season continues. We look forward to seeing you again! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Forest Park #Summer #All 100 yen #Play #Camping

An inviting spot called “Omoshiro-so” opens in Tojo, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ☕✨ Cozy café sweets and quirky events to enjoy 🎪 On May 5, 2025, Omoshiro-so, a renovated traditional house, opened in the Tojo town center area. It operates as a café on most days and fosters local connections through a variety of events. We went to cover what interesting initiatives they’re running! 🎤 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5216... — Shop Details — Facility name: Omoshiro-so Address: 301-12 Tojo, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 08477-3-6660 (Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00) Hours: 10:00–15:00 Closed: Irregular Parking: Available — Omoshiro Square on site, 8 spaces

Photographed 8/21/25. CAFE ANDON is open in the morning for a limited time. It is a set of pot-au-feu, campagne and café latte.

Speaking of summer, fireworks, oysters, ice, and festivals 🏮🍧🎇 My idea of summer is all in this one photo! Watching beautiful fireworks with your favorite people, Spend the blue Spring and enjoy 🎐 the summer

This is a cumulonimbus cloud taken in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo. Bathed in the evening light, light and dark clouds were mixed. Heavy rains are also difficult this summer.

Hiroshima Prefecture wind chime of Senko Temple in Onomichi City. Recently, wind chimes and tarako! Many famous landmarks can be seen on social media. Of course, I think it's good to aim for the Famous landmarks and enjoy the wind chime, but this time I and wind chime to a place I happened to stop at and took a picture there. Wind chimes know their existence by sound before they see their appearance. The moment you hear the sound, it invites elation and township that the wind chimes are there. I think it's summer in Japan that you can feel not only by watching but also by listening.

Photographed on August 16, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte.

Sunflower field

Scenes of family and relatives playing in the beautiful sea of Japan! !!

August 23, 2025 I took a walk around Lake Okunikko Yunoko and took a walk in Nature in search of coolness. Comfortable at a temperature of 25°C! I enjoyed ♪ walking around for about 3 hours Feel the comfort of the wind coming across the surface of the lake! Refreshing for a moment! It is also recommended for ♪ summer vacations

Photographed on August 16, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a quiche plate. It is a quiche with semi-dried tomatoes, onions and bacon, homemade ham salad, and cold peach soup.

Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here stands the Ukon House, a Kitamaebune shipowner’s residence designated as a Japan Heritage site. The building I’m introducing this time is the Western-style house a few steps up from the Ukon House. What view opens up from the second-floor veranda? That’s a surprise to enjoy when you visit. . When you come to the Ukon House, be sure to climb up to the Western-style house on Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street for a different experience—the unique scenery you can only see here awaits you. https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/64468/...

The other day at Es Con Field, I promoted Otofukecho! The mascot character for the 2027 National Wagyu Ability Competition, 'Wagyuri', was a huge hit✨🐮 I was also very happy to hear that so many people know about Tokachigawa Onsen😊♨️ Please continue to support Otofukecho and Tokachigawa Onsen!

The 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament 🎣 Today (August 23rd) the 3rd National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament took place 🐟 Despite worries about the weather due to typhoons, the day turned out fine and more than 170 people attended the venue 😊 The event that drew the loudest cheers from many children was the fish-catching game limited to elementary school age and younger Some large cherry trout and eels were included, and while the children were completely absorbed, the surrounding parents were excited too 🔥 In the fishing competition, the person who caught a total of more than 8 kg won the large haul prize and took first place 🏆 The biggest fish measured 28 cm 💡 Thank you to everyone who took part in the fishing tournament 🎣 We hope to care for the river environment so this tournament can continue for many years 🥰

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

Shinshu Suzaka Pension Village in the Sky Stay at Minenohara Highlands!! Taste of Autumn Mushroom Festival & Apple Picking Events Popular mushroom Festival will Held in on Sunday, October 19 this year. Accommodation at a Pension in Minenohara Highlands on Saturday, October 18, the day before. On the day of the Festival, After checking out the Pension after breakfast After meal, Gather at Minenohara Highlands Komorebi Hall. We will guide you to the mushroom picking venue by microbus. Local guides you through mushroom picking, so you don't have to worry about getting lost in the mountains. After mushroom picking, please enjoy the "Matsutake Rice & Mushroom Soup", which is very popular every year, and the "Omotenashi" that warms the hearts of the Locals. Pick mushrooms, eat mushrooms, and enjoy the taste of autumn! This year, there is also an apple picking experience for participants only. Contact the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association for details.

Photographed on August 16, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. 🎐

【Village Festival 2025】 This year's Village Festival is Sunday, August 31st! 10:00~15:00 At Forest Park * In case of rain, at the Nishiokoppe Village indoor multipurpose playground This year marks the 42nd edition of the event. Singer-songwriter Miko Hanzaki's live performance will be held in! The general moderator is HBC Asahikawa Broadcasting Station personality Kana Morino! In addition, there will be performances by the junior high school brass band, Nishiokoppe Uensiri Drums, and fake 'z. Participatory attractions are: There is a "woodcutter competition" to see how fast logs can be cut, and a "Drink-Bang-Bang-Born competition" using milk from the Village. Of course, there will also be a big lottery. Have fun until the very end. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Village Festival #Summer #Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Village #Miko Hanzaki #Kana Morino #August 31

Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice! Fertile land, nutrient-rich water flowing down from the surrounding mountains, and the large day–night temperature differences in the mountainous areas all make this region suitable for growing Koshihikari, and Minami-Echizen Town is exactly such a place.

Photographed on August 16, 25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Unusually, the wind was not blowing.