Photographed on January 20th: Atami cherry blossoms are in full bloom at several spots 🌸
(Kamanariya Heishichi Statue · Itokawa Promenade · Shinshui Park Third Section · Sanremo Park · Kaihin Park · Nagisa Koen Park)
Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival runs until February 8th
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/59

This is a photo of the Atami Cherry Blossoms along Itokawa Promenade illuminated on January 17th 🌸
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/59

A Slightly Snowy Gujo Hachiman Castle

Date: December 2025
Location: Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture

* Flight application for Gujo Hachiman approved
* Comprehensive unmanned aircraft flight permit obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
* Flight plan submitted and flight log prepared

Minami-izu Town, located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, is dotted with a wealth of geosites that give a sense of the workings of the Earth, including a complex coastline and dynamic cliffs created by undersea volcanic activity.

Additionally, Mikomoto Island in Minamiizu Town is a world-famous diving spot where you can see schools of hammerhead sharks.
Due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, the area is extremely dense with fish, and there is a high probability of encountering large schools of fish (hammer rivers) from summer to autumn, attracting many experienced divers from both Japan and abroad.
Located in the open ocean, you can enjoy drift diving (diving while being carried away by the current) and it boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of fish.

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For more information about tourism in Minamiizu Town,
Minamiizu Town Tourism Association【official】

WEB：https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=596705&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot

🌼✨【Tomorrow, Sunday 1/18】Daffodil Festival × Food Truck Info✨🌼

On January 18th, food trucks will appear at Cape Tsumeki, the site of the Daffodil Festival 🚚✨
You’ll find warm comfort foods, coffee, and an all-you-can-pack tangerine offer 😋🍊
Plus, for every 500 yen you spend, you can join a raffle to win kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) goods or pair admission vouchers for local tourist facilities
Everyone wins something—there are no losing tickets 😲✨

From 10:00 a.m., enjoy the regular Shimoda Taiko performance and complimentary Ikenodan simmered miso hotpot!
Please enjoy the event alongside the daffodils in full bloom 🌼🌈

👉 Check the images for details on vendors and times 📸👀

I went to Hatsumode at Inuyama Naritasan Temple in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture.
These are a monkey chimaki from Nikko Saru Land and Arii.