[Oiso Guide Association] "Walking the Tokaido Oiso Post Town" This is a tour tracing the historical sites of the old Tokaido Oiso post town from west to east.♪ The tour visits former sites such as the Tokaido pine-lined avenue; Shigitatsu-an, once Oiso’s top attraction in the Edo period; Endaiji, which houses the famed Tora-no-ishi stone that was a Tokaido curiosity; the Edo-facing gate ruins depicted in Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e; and the old Koraiji (now Takakura Shrine), adjacent to the east of Oiso-juku and formerly a goshuin (temple stamp) site. [Date] Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Meeting Time and Place] Oiso Station South Plaza, 9:00 [Capacity] 50 people [Participation Fee] 500 yen (including insurance and materials) plus Shigitatsu-an admission fee (110 yen for residents, 310 yen for non-residents) [How to Apply] Apply via the website [Application Deadline] Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Course] About 4 km: Oiso Station South Plaza (9:00) – Former Sorokaku (9:20) – Tokaido Pine-Lined Avenue (9:30) – Kamigata Gate Site – Shigitatsu-an (9:40) – Minami-gumi Ton'yaba Site – Honjin Site (10:20) – Endaiji (10:30) – Sannocho Old Road – Edo Gate Site (11:20) – Keshouzaka Ichirizuka (11:30) – Keshou Well – Kokuzo-do Site (11:40) – Takakura Shrine (11:50) Disband *Notes: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking

Hakone Ekiden Museum A display of the Hakone yosegi marquetry trophies awarded to the winners of the outbound race is now on view! Since 1997, with the cooperation of the outbound winners from the 73rd race onward, the Hakone Ekiden Museum has exhibited the Tokyo-Hakone University Ekiden outbound victory trophies in the museum’s special exhibition space through Sunday, March 31, 2024. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Hakone Ekiden, and both the outbound and return legs drew loud cheers from along the course. The runners’ determined efforts to win left a powerful impression. The outbound victory trophies are crafted in Hakone yosegi marquetry, a traditional Hakone craft. Artisans combine woods of different colors to create patterns, so no two pieces are identical. Each trophy is therefore a one-of-a-kind championship cup in the world. Please come and see up close the valuable Hakone yosegi trophies provided for this special exhibition by three schools: Kanagawa University, Toyo University, and Soka University, each representing the races they won. Location: Hakone Ekiden Museum (special exhibition space) Exhibition period: Until Sunday, March 31, 2024 *Please note that the period and contents of the exhibition may change due to circumstances.* Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00–16:30 / Weekends and holidays 9:30–17:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.* Admission: Adults 650 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen (admission fee covers the exhibition) Exhibits: ■ Eleven outbound victory trophies from the 1997 73rd race onward ・Outbound winners for the 73rd, 74th, and 78th races: Kanagawa University ・Outbound winners for the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 90th, 94th, and 95th races: Toyo University ・Outbound winner for the 97th race: Soka University

We will have a booth in Shimokitazawa! Atsugi Hot Spring Village Footbath Experience Event Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10:00–17:00 Some of you may be surprised and think, “Atsugi?” but Atsugi City Tourism Association invited us, and Isehara will also participate in the event! Isehara is promoting tourism through regional collaboration, and together with Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa we will carry out tourism PR in Tokyo. The venue is Shimokitazawa. It’s famous for vintage clothing and soup curry. The central prefecture region will gather in this youthful neighborhood. Mountains, hot springs, and delicious food await. Please look forward to it♪

Shiofune kannonji temple located in Tokyo's ome city is known for the godess of mercy. During the azalea festival the temple surrounding looks very beautiful. It is one of my favorite tourist destination neat Tokyo.

It's a little bit of a long way off, but our school will participate in the multicultural photo exhibition to be held in Hachioji on Sunday, March 24. Please see the photo for details. On the day of the event, students will introduce their country and help them experience different cultures. The exhibits by other organizations are also very interesting. Please come and see it!

[Let’s tour five municipalities in a loop!] Tanzawa-Ōyama–Miyagase Stamp Rally Tour February 1, 2024 (Thursday) – March 15, 2024 (Friday) Stamp spots: Atsugi, Aikawa, Kiyokawa, Hadano, Isehara City Anyone can join by downloading the app to your smartphone! You might discover places you’ve never visited before! Collect three or five stamps to receive a special commemorative gift♪ ★How to participate 1. Download the dedicated app on your smartphone 2. Select the stamp rally participation screen within the app 3. Collect one stamp in each municipality (scan the image) 4. Gather three or five stamps to get a commemorative gift! 5. Answer the survey to enter the prize draw! ★Prizes • Three stamps… Original eco bag • Five stamps… Original blanket ★Prize exchange locations Isehara Station Tourist Information Center, Ekina Kururin House, and four other locations For details, please visit the official Isehara City website.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will guide you through the charm of the city that will make you want to visit Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Best regards! ◆◆◆ What is Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City is located in the northeastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is a vibrant city with a population of about 1.54 million as of April 2023 Reiwa 5. Since it is adjacent to Tokyo, it has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times. It has both the aspect of an industrial zone and the aspect of a city where nature and culture coexist. Kawasaki City has a long history, and in the Edo period, it flourished as one of the 53 Tokaido roads. In addition, Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple has been crowded with worshippers since ancient times, and about 3 million people visit Kawasaki Daishi for the first time alone, and the number of first-time worshippers in 2023 is the third highest in Japan after Meiji Jingu Shrine and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Currently, the King Sky Front, which creates new industries based on world-class research, with a focus on the life sciences and environmental fields, is located right in front of Haneda Airport, making it a hub for open innovation. ◆◆◆ Introduction of sightseeing spots in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Here are some of the most popular tourist spots in Kawasaki City, albeit briefly. ◇ Tokaido Kawasaki Hostel Exchange Center You can learn about the history of the area at a facility that conveys the atmosphere that flourished as a post town "Kawasaki-juku" on the 53rd line of the Tokaido Highway. ◇Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery It is a museum that exhibits valuable ukiyo-e prints that are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, directly connected to the north exit of JR Kawasaki Station. ◇ Ikuta Ryokuchi It is the largest urban park in Kawasaki City and is popular as an urban oasis. Admission is free, and many cherry blossom viewers visit as a famous place for cherry blossoms in the spring season. ◇Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum It is a facility where you can experience the world of the works of the national manga artist "Fujiko F. Fujio-sensei" who created "Doraemon". In addition to Japanese, voice guidance is available in four languages: English, Chinese, and Korean, so foreign tourists visiting Japan can enjoy it with confidence. ◇Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium It is a new sensation entertainment aquarium that opened in front of Kawasaki Station in July 2020. Inside the museum, the beautiful watersides of the world are reproduced, and various creatures are exhibited. ◇ Todoroki Ryokuchi It is a park located almost in the center of Kawasaki City, and it is an urban park with facilities such as Todoroki track and field stadium, the home of Kawasaki Frontale of the J1 soccer team, and tennis courts. ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City Factory Night View ◆◆◆ The night view of the factories on the "Metropolitan Expressway Kanagawa No. 6 Kawasaki Line", "Ogibashi", and "around the Shiohama Canal" in Kawasaki City, which has developed as an industrial zone, creates a fantastic contrast of light and shadow, creating a otherworldly scenery. The factory night view cruise, where you can see the night view of the factory area such as the Keihin Industrial Area from the boat, is also popular, and you can enjoy the scenery that can only be experienced here. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ ◇Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime City It is a festival that represents Kawasaki City, which is held every year in July, and is popular as a summer tradition. The cool sound of about 30,000 wind chimes of 900 types gathered from all over the country heals visitors. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival It is the largest festivals in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, and the highlight is the Great Mikoshi Shrine. In addition, the "Ancient Miyaza Ceremony," a ceremony in which dishes using ancient cooking methods are offered to the gods, is designated as a Kanagawa Prefectural Folk Cultural Property. Kawasaki City is a fascinating city full of unique landscapes where history, rich nature, and advanced industrial areas coexist. Please visit this wonderful city and experience it all. The area around Kawasaki Station is constantly being reborn as a new city in a new history, but when you step into the alley, you will see a row of bars full of Showa retro. We also recommend a trip to find your favorite store in Kawasaki City! We will continue to deliver tourist information about Kawasaki City to everyone, so thank you.

Run through icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture It is held annually from the second half of January to February. Artificially created icicles are very impressive.

Keyakizaka winter illumination is one of the most popular illumination in Tokyo. I enjoyed this beautiful winter illumination on a hop on bus. I enjoyed the beautiful view of tokyo tower from the bus as well. It was a really a memorable day for me.

The Kanto Plain in the warm winter is also in a cold wave for a few days. I managed to find a spectacular view of icicles Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture Ashigakubo no Icicle 2024.1 For vertical composition, please click to enjoy

The world of picture books that can only be seen once every few years This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. In Saitama Prefecture, it doesn't snow very often, so it's not easy to see this kind of scenery. When will it snow next? 🤭

Moominvalley wrapped in snow This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. It's hard to see a snowy landscape here. One that 😆 I was lucky enough to take It's a sight to behold all year round!

The fantasy world created by Chichibu This is the sea of clouds that can be seen in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It can be 💪 seen when the conditions meet at a certain time every year I think this is the only place where you can see such a sea of clouds. Please come and 😆 see it

Kiyoken 'Selectable Ehomaki Series' Now on Sale!! Kiyoken Co., Ltd. will offer its unique 'Selectable Ehomaki Series' for a limited number of items on February 1 (Thursday), 2 (Friday), and 3 (Saturday), 2024. The lineup includes the "Kofuku Ehomaki" priced at 880 yen (tax included) and the "Shumai Ehofuman" priced at 400 yen (tax included). The lucky direction for 2024 is east-northeast. Do you prefer a classic roll or something different? Try making a wish with Kiyoken's selectable Ehomaki. "Kofuku Ehomaki" 880 yen (tax included) ※Sold at room temperature Contents (ingredients) 1. Sea bream soboro 2. Vinegared rice with scallops 3. Nanohana (rapeseed blossoms) 4. Sweet vinegar-pickled crab-flavored kamaboko 5. Sliced simmered bamboo shoots 6. Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) 7. Ginger and kelp mix Size Length: approx. 18 cm Diameter: approx. 5 cm "Shumai Ehofuman" 400 yen (tax included) ※Sold at room temperature and frozen Each bun is carefully crafted to "wrap in good fortune." We recommend ordering early. Frozen versions are available via mail order and at some stores. Size Length: approx. 10 cm Diameter: approx. 4 cm

[Zushi City] All About Zushi! Station Front Shopping Street Stamp Rally (Announcement) "I know the name Zushi, but what kind of town is it?" "When you think of Zushi, you think of the sea!" We’ve heard many comments like this, but the truth is... there are lots of charming shops!! Each shopping street has a completely different atmosphere, so you can feel the unique character of each one♪ From long-loved established shops to stylish cafes and boutiques, and so many dining and takeout options that you’ll be spoiled for choice, come and discover the distinctive hidden gems across Zushi’s six lively, energetic shopping streets♪ 1) Event period: Friday, January 5, 2024 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024 2) Event name: All About Zushi! Station Front Shopping Street Stamp Rally 3) Venue: The six shopping streets around JR Zushi Station → 3) Venue: The six shopping streets around JR Zushi Station (Ikeda Street, Nagisa Street, Shin-Zushi Street, Zushi Daishi Street, Yawata Street, Zushi Ginza Street; in no particular order) 4) Access: JR Zushi Station: about 60 minutes from Tokyo, about 30 minutes from Yokohama 5) Inquiries: Zushi City Tourism Association 6) Phone number: 046-873-1111

Kiyoken “Irodori Chirashi Bento” Now on Sale!! –A colorful chirashi sushi that evokes the arrival of spring– Kiyoken Co., Ltd. will offer the limited-time Irodori Chirashi Bento (¥1,100, tax included) from Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, April 7, 2024. This spring-ready bento features a showy chirashi sushi topped with colorful ingredients such as shredded kinshi tamago, shrimp, crab flakes, and yamaseri (mountain parsley). It also includes dressed spring vegetables like nanohana (rape blossoms) and bamboo shoot skin, plus a dessert of sakura-shaped hanamochi (flower rice cake). Why not welcome spring with Kiyoken’s Irodori Chirashi Bento? Name: Irodori Chirashi Bento Price: ¥1,100 (tax included) Sales period: From Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, April 7, 2024 (scheduled)

Isehara Flower Report January 22, 2024 Plum blossoms at Hinata Yakushi, Ugakubunko, and the General Sports Park …They are beginning to bloom. Plum trees across Isehara City are starting to flower. Perhaps due to the warm winter, they seem to be blooming earlier than usual. Their fragrance is lovely, and they let us feel the arrival of spring a little sooner. By the way, the wintersweet (roubai) also blooms this season with yellow flowers, but it belongs to the wintersweet family and is a different species from the rose-family plums. In any case, we look forward to seeing them in full bloom.

Do you know Myanmar rock-paper-scissors? Myanmar rock-paper-scissors is said to be fought with "tigers", "police" and "guns". Tigers are strong against the police, but weak against guns. The police are vulnerable to tigers, but they are strong with guns because they can control the guns. Guns are weak against the police, but they are strong against tigers. That's the power relationship! 🐯👮 ♀️🔫 The photo on the left is a police pose, and the one on the right is a tiger pose! Students from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Mongolia study at our school. The students get along very well across borders and respect each other's cultures. 😊

Kegon Falls The waterfall the day after the snow fell. Such a waterfall is also beautiful.

Feel the spring one step ahead This is a rape flower that can be seen in Saute City, Saitama Prefecture. I was able to see the early blooming rape blossoms! The cherry blossom season is about to come 🤭

Tokyo Adachi Fireworks Festival Summer is a fireworks festival, but I feel a little lonely because it feels like summer ends as soon as the fireworks end. It's a sight you won't want to forget forever.

Snowy Miho Shrine ❄ This is located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture　 　　　　　　　　　　"Mimine Shrine" It is one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region and is visited by many people every year. This time, I took a picture of a snowy landscape falling softly. It was fantastic and I couldn't help but get excited. Location: Chichibu City, Saitama

One of my very heart touching memories in Japan which I want preserve in my mind for ever is the spring trip to Tokyo. During the trip my wife and her friend wore Japanese kimono and enjoyed cherry blossom. It give us an authentic and Traditional charms of Japan. Japanese traditional dress and japanese national flower a very nostalgic memory.

January 13. Filial piety trip. [Tochigi] The anniversary of my first trip to my father and mother. On the way to the inn, I wanted to stop at Toshogu, so I went to the new Toshogu Shrine, which was renovated. It was sunny until halfway through, but as soon as I arrived, Heavy snow. It was really cold, but I was happy to see such a wonderful Toshogu Shrine! It was a happy time to see my parents' happy faces!

Splashing ice frozen on the plants on the shore of Lake Haruna It is a scene created by the cold of winter.

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture The ice that washed up overlapped to create a unique winter landscape.

Mt. Fuji seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka City is a work of art itself. I want to see this scenery forever.

View from the observation deck of Sunshine City * '艸'* It's good that the clouds are in shadow and hanging over the building.

Tama Ward in Kawasaki City will host the 13th Tama Music Festival on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM at the Tama Civic Hall on the 2nd floor and Restaurant Tama on the 11th floor of the Tama Ward General Government Building. The Tama Music Festival began in 2011 as a grassroots music event organized by local residents, part of Kawasaki City’s “City of Music, Kawasaki” initiative. The festival aims to provide a stage for musicians and groups active in Tama Ward and nearby areas to present their regular activities, and to create opportunities for residents to connect through a variety of music genres and engaging programs. Come and enjoy the Tama Music Festival, an event for everyone from children to adults, and start your 2024 music season here. The 13th Tama Music Festival The Tama Music Festival will feature three live shows and a range of programs. Note: One of the three live shows was already held on Sunday, December 17. Organizer: Tama Music Festival Executive Committee, Tama Ward Office Supported by: Steering Committee for Promoting the “City of Music, Kawasaki” Initiative ■ Tama Music Festival – Premium Concert – Date and Time: Saturday, January 27, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM (doors open 12:30 PM / scheduled to end at 5:30 PM) Venue: Tama Ward General Government Building, 2nd floor Tama Civic Hall and 11th floor Restaurant Tama Admission: Free Registration: Not required ■ Tama Music Festival – Atrium Live – Date and Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM (doors open 12:30 PM / scheduled to end at 1:00 PM) Venue: Tama Ward General Government Building, 1st floor Atrium Admission: Free Registration: Not required Performers: MOGURA / Lily Saxophone Quartet Special Programs ■ Local Coupon Program Show the Tama Music Festival program on the day at participating local shops to receive special discounts! ■ Community Chorus Program At the finale in the Tama Civic Hall on Saturday, January 27, all performers and audience members will join together in a large chorus. Let’s spread everyone’s singing voices throughout Tama Ward! (Song: SMAP “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” [The Only Flower in the World]) ■ 11th Floor Lottery Draw Try your luck at the lottery machine on the 11th floor of the Tama Ward General Government Building for a chance to win luxurious prizes! ■ Handmade Instrument Workshop Visit the 1st floor Atrium of the Tama Ward General Government Building on Saturday, January 27, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM to enjoy a simple and fun handmade instrument workshop. Note: Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 12:30 PM.

Gotokuji. I'm shooting in winter, but the autumn leaves are still very beautiful. It seems that you will see various faces in each season. It has a calm atmosphere and few people, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a date slowly. The wheelbarrow is just like Japan!