During the summer, a Taiwanese student staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display. We received some lovely photos, videos, and impressions from them, and we’re pleased to share them here! Xiangyun’s impressions The Tateyama fireworks festival was incredibly exciting. I was astonished that Japanese fireworks last for a whole hour, whereas major events in Taiwan—such as New Year’s Eve—only last about five minutes; that contrast surprised me greatly. What sets Tateyama’s fireworks apart is that they are launched over the sea, creating a vast spread that blooms everywhere at once, so you don’t know where to look; it felt fresh and spectacular. Watching from the sand, with most people lying back comfortably, was very pleasant. I was swept up in the romantic atmosphere of the moment and felt that the Tateyama fireworks festival contained everything needed for romance. The festival food stalls heightened the dreamlike mood, their colorful displays and rich aromas making everything tempting. There were many takoyaki vendors, and I ended up buying a box to taste. The vendors were very kind and warm toward me even though we couldn’t speak the same language, which touched my heart. Walking around made me smile naturally, and those delicious flavors made the night even more unforgettable. The Tateyama Fireworks Festival is truly exhilarating. I was amazed that Japanese fireworks can last for a whole hour, especially compared to major celebrations in Taiwan—like New Year’s Eve—that only last about five minutes. This difference really shocked me. What makes the Tateyama fireworks special is that they explode over the sea, creating a vast display that bursts in all directions at once, making it hard to know where to look. It’s both novel and spectacular. Watching from the beach, where most people lie down comfortably, adds to the relaxing atmosphere. The romantic mood at that moment is intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival embodies all the elements needed for romance. The food stalls at the festival add to the dreamlike feeling, with their colorful displays and enticing aromas making everything tempting to eat. There were many takoyaki (octopus ball) vendors, and I couldn’t resist buying a box to try. The vendors were very friendly, warmly interacting with me despite the language barrier, which made me feel especially welcomed. As I strolled around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the delicious tastes made the evening even more unforgettable. The Tateyama fireworks festival thrilled me. I was shocked that Japanese fireworks can last up to an hour, compared with Taiwan’s major celebrations—like New Year’s Eve—that last only about five minutes. The special thing about Tateyama’s fireworks is that they bloom over the sea, covering a wide area and exploding in every direction at once, leaving you unsure where to look; it felt both novel and magnificent. Watching on the beach, where nearly everyone lies down to view them, felt especially relaxing. The romantic atmosphere of that moment was intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival gathered all the elements needed for romance. The stalls at the festival added to the dreamlike feeling, colorful and fragrant, making everything look tempting to eat. There were especially many takoyaki stalls, and I couldn’t help buying a box to taste. The vendors were very enthusiastic and interacted kindly with me despite the language barrier, making me feel warmly welcomed. While walking around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the flavors of those foods made the night even more memorable.

Part 2: During the summer, a Taiwanese student staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival. We received wonderful photos, videos, and impressions, so here they are! Shixin ✨ Pure joy beneath the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama Fireworks Festival in Chiba was absolutely magical — even more spectacular this year! The highlight? Definitely the underwater fireworks 🌊💫 — shimmering bursts that danced across the sea’s surface like something out of a dream. My favorite moment was watching the golden willow-shaped fireworks drift gently down, like glowing branches swaying in the breeze… truly breathtaking. And of course, no festival is complete without tasty treats — the butter-fried potatoes were crispy, golden, and totally addictive 🥔😋 Huge thanks to the amazing staff and organizers for making this unforgettable night possible. Already counting down the days until next year! 📍 Tateyama, Chiba | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a must-see summer tradition in Japan! ✨ Feeling pure joy under the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama fireworks in Chiba were truly like a dream. This year felt more grand than ever! The standout was without doubt the underwater fireworks 🌊💫 — sparks twinkling on the sea like a dream. What moved me most was the sight of golden willow-shaped fireworks slowly descending, like shining branches swaying in the wind… absolutely breathtaking. And of course, festival food is essential. The butter-fried potatoes were crispy and golden — utterly addictive 🥔😋 Many thanks to the wonderful staff and organizers; I’m already looking forward to next year’s festival! 📍 Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a summer hallmark of Japan! ✨ Pure joy under the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama fireworks in Chiba were truly like a dream, even more spectacular than before! The highlight of the night was definitely the sea fireworks 🌊💫 — glittering sparks dancing on the water, as if from a dream. My favorite moment was seeing the golden willow-shaped fireworks drift down slowly, like shining branches swaying in the breeze — a breathtaking sight. Of course, no festival is complete without delicious snacks. The creamy fried potatoes were crispy outside and tender inside, impossible to stop eating 🥔😋 A heartfelt thanks to all the staff and organizers for making this unforgettable night happen. I can’t wait for next year’s fireworks! 📍 Tateyama, Chiba | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a traditional summer event in Japan!

The deep green of Usa Jingu Shrine, which symbolizes "summer in Japan". In the sunlight shining through the trees, I captured the moment when my father passed through the vermilion Torii (shrine gate). This Torii (shrine gate) is the boundary between the sacred and the mundane, a symbol of purification and vitality.   Usa Jingu Shrine, the Main Shrine of the Hachiman faith, is a sacred place where my ancestors, the Karashima clan, especially Katsuotome Karashima, were deeply involved in its founding. The image of the father passing through the Torii (shrine gate) gate symbolizes the way in which the lineage and faith are passed down from generation to generation, following in the footsteps of distant ancestors.   This trip was a powerful and healing experience for me, like a large tree taking root in my heart. I was touched by the vitality of Usa Jingu Shrine in summer and the history of my ancestors, and I realized that my Roux is deeply rooted in this Great Earth. This is more than just a summer scene, it is a piece that conveys an ancient bond and inner peace.

🌊Echizen Coast🌊 The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway. In the Kono district of Minami-Echizen Town, you can watch the sun sink beyond the horizon. Come and enjoy a weekend drive yourself☆

On the stage of the red shrine, The dancers danced slowly to the music. The fan shimmered in the light, It's like jumping the story into the night, Telling tradition with steps, condensing a moment of eternity between light and shadow. ⛳ : Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura City, Japan 📷：#SONY A7IV

Enjoy cycling in Tsuruga and Wakasa! The Wakasa Bay Cycling Route Promotion Council, made up of Fukui Prefecture, six Reinan cities and towns, and tourism and commerce organizations, will once again host the "Enjoy Cycling" event in the Reinan area (Tsuruga and Wakasa) this year. In the Mikata Goko area, we will hold a Mikata Goko Round (Gokoichi) cycling event on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Enjoy Cycling at Mikata Goko Date and Time Sunday, October 26, 2025, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM (Registration opens at 8:00 AM. Please gather by 8:20 AM.) Meeting and Dismissal Point JR Mihama Station (Mihama Town Matsubara 35-7) Participant Limit 10 people (Registration will close once capacity is reached) Participation Fee Free of charge. Participants are responsible for drinks or other purchases made during the event. Clothing Wear attire suitable for exercise (cycling jerseys, sportswear, etc.) If you wear pants, choose ones with narrow leg openings. Wear either cycling shoes with cleats or other shoes that allow free movement, and ensure shoelaces will not get tangled. What to Bring ・Bicycle ・Helmet ・Beverages You must wear a bicycle helmet. If you plan to rent a bicycle, please reserve one with the Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association by phone at 0770-32-0222 by the day before the event. Reservations open two weeks in advance. About Bicycle Insurance All participants in the "Enjoy Cycling" event must have bicycle insurance (such as bicycle liability insurance). (Rental bicycles include bicycle liability insurance.) Under the Fukui Prefecture Ordinance on the Safe and Appropriate Use of Bicycles, bicycle users are required to maintain bicycle insurance. Please confirm your own bicycle insurance status and complete the necessary enrollment if you are not yet covered. Bicycle Maintenance Please check your bicycle for malfunctions or abnormalities before participating. If you are unsure, have a bicycle shop inspect it. In Case of Severe Weather If severe weather is forecast, the event may be postponed or canceled. The makeup date is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. We will notify the email address you provided before the event date if the event is postponed or canceled. How to Apply Please review the information above and the application form carefully before applying. Application deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025 (Registration will close once capacity is reached) Contact Information Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) TEL 0770-32-0222 (Business hours 8:30 AM–5:15 PM) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe82j1Eld-NFLibL0XzeFfAAmYmFtXz-I_LLtU0PP8cw-Rfyw/viewform...

Yukata Night 2025 — held on August 10 🏮 Thank you very much for the large turnout! The evening opened in splendor with a balloon release and a performance by Otofukecho Komadaiko, and the venue rocked with events like the log-cutting race and the yukata contest 🔥 Children’s festival stalls and food stands lined the area, creating a day filled with local warmth 👘 It was our first time hosting this event, and thanks to everyone, we created wonderful summer memories. We hope to share a summer moment with you again next year 🌿 Come enjoy summer in Tokachigawa Onsen along with your yukata — we look forward to your visit ☺️

Take a boat ride at night. I took a picture in a place where the buildings of Tokyo and the Sky Tree are located.　　Each light was cool in the dark.

The sandy beach of Odaiba in summer. I found a parent and child enjoying themselves near the water and asked them to let me take a picture.

Go to Shikoku by Tsar. The second day was Awa Odori in Tokushima. The bleachers were in the back, so I asked a Local at the front to let me take a picture for a while. The yukata was cool and I felt the power of the dance.

I don't think the hand-held fireworks in Niimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture in July are as famous as Toyohashi, but you can get close to the stage and feel the realism and power. I arrived around noon, secured a place, and took a picture at the position of the spark thread.

I took a picture of the stream under Karuizawa's "Shiraito Falls" with abundant water and dazzling green fern leaves.

Light up inside the Tokyo Tower Observation decks in summer, and I felt that it was very cool when combined with the lights of the building outside the window.

I have been enjoying the summer mountains with my friends for the first time in a long yellowtail. I took a picture of my friends departing from "Yanzanso" and heading to the summit ~ Mt. Fatal Demon with the summit included.

After shooting at the lily garden in Fukuroi City, I stopped by "Kanusai" and saw a wind chime hanging in the Precincts and making a cool sound. I took a picture while waiting for the feathers to flutter in the wind.

Photographed on August 9, 25. Vacation at a teahouse on a mountain in the Precincts of Atago Shrine. It is an amulet ice. 🍧 It is covered with Ume plum syrup and seems to ward off evil.

In the morning, as we drove south at the foothills of Mt. Mount Fuji in the rain, the weather suddenly improved. 　With a surprising yellowtail of recovery, I hurried to Kamikuichishiki Village. 　I found a moderate number of trees, and when the clouds streamed in moderately, I put the sun in and took a picture　　　　

After taking pictures of the starry sky at Asama Highlands, I took pictures at Shiraito Falls, and when I arrived at the site early in the morning, about seven photographers arrived first. I managed to secure a place to shoot and waited for the sunlight to shine. I waited for the sunlight to start turning around around 7 a.m. I posted it yesterday with the same name, but I didn't know how to put the sentence, so I posted it. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please discard it if it and applicable.

Photographed on August 9, 25. Vacation at a teahouse on a mountain in the Precincts of Atago Shrine. Lemon squash.

It is the Hanachozu of Obihiro Shrine's summer pilgrimage Only for two days on August 13th and 14th With a light that is planted in water Light up. There was a breeze tonight. The sound of the wind chimes was pleasant.

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is the staircase of Success in life of Atago Shrine. Without looking down, I climbed in one fell swoop. Success in life is something that only God knows.

Event Announcement📣 The Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival is coming😊 About 8,000 fireworks will light up the night sky at Ashoro’s summer festival🎵 The program is packed with events like costumed Bon Odori, a comedy live show, a kayōkyoku (popular Japanese ballad) performance, and a magic show!! There will also be a beer garden and a children’s festival, making it a fun day for everyone. This year, starting at 10:00, Ashoro High School Brass Band and high school bands will present a music event called “Ashorock.”😍😍 Bring your family and friends and come make summer memories together🎶🎶 📍Date and Time: Friday, August 15, 10:00–21:00 (Fireworks launch time: scheduled 19:30–20:10) 📍Location: Riverbed south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Riberetsu River (fireworks launch site) Green space and parking in front of the Townspeople Center (vendor stalls and Bon Odori event site) https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/event/event-2.html...

View from Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden The queen of alpine plants, Lycaenidae, made me feel the summer of Hakuba.

Photographed on August 9, 25. This is Bacon & Eggs from ZTTo morning. Mu, a cube-shaped bread, is popular. 🍞

Would you like to eat lotus while admiring the lotus flowers? We recommend the local specialty “hasu udon,” a subtly green noodle made with lotus leaf. It has a faint lotus aroma, thin noodles, and a nice chew. Even if the heat has left you a bit drained this summer, you can slurp it down with ease!

The 32nd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held on August 24, 2025 The Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival takes place at Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The rooster-crowing imitation contest, inspired by a local legend, is a delightfully fun event where participants perform rooster calls while wearing handmade costumes (of course, costumes are optional) or delivering unique acts. Smiles fill the venue. Date and Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Location: Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza (Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking is in front of Sugao Elementary School’s pool. A free shuttle taxi runs between the parking area and the venue. Event Schedule 15:00 Shinto rituals and Buddhist ceremonies 15:10 Welcoming the demon 15:20 Opening ceremony and mochi-throwing 15:30 Toyuyukai taiko drumming 16:00 Rooster-crowing imitation contest 17:00 Torch throwing 18:00 Matsuo kagura performance 20:00 End ▶ Rooster-Crowing Imitation Contest — Participants Wanted Participation fee: Free (participation prizes available) Application deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Prize money: 1st place 30,000 yen, 2nd place 20,000 yen, 3rd place 10,000 yen Additional prize: Roadside Station Mie gift certificates Apply via the Sugao Regional Promotion Council Organizer / Contact Sugao Regional Promotion Council ❚ About the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival Local residents organize the festival to boost community revitalization and promote awareness of the Sugao cliff-carved stone Buddhas. The rooster-crowing imitation contest is based on a local legend. According to the tale, a troublesome demon settled in the area and demanded, "Give me the village maiden as a bride!" The troubled village headman consulted a monk, who told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the cliff in one night, I will give you the maiden as a bride; if you cannot, you must leave the village." Worried villagers checked at night and found the demon carving the fifth statue. They had the village’s rooster-call master imitate a rooster, and the demon mistook the sound for dawn and fled. ■■■ Access to Bungoono City central area ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250813event-mie/...

The Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center has started selling the 25th edition of the Saijo Festival poster and calendar. 【25th edition Saijo Festival poster vertical / horizontal】 B1 (728×1030mm) size Product price: 400 yen (tax included) / piece Image 1 Portrait Image 2 Horizontal 【FY25 Saijo Festival Calendar】 A2 (610×425mm) size Product price: 1,300 yen (tax included) / part Image 3 Calendar Both products are sold at the following locations: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 793-0030) In.

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is a café latte at ZTTo morning, just a short distance from Nagatacho Station. It is a morning specialty exhibition of "bread and espresso".