Beautiful scenery "coral paradise" that can be enjoyed all year round! The sea in Nobeoka City has a high water temperature due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current and excellent transparency, so you can easily observe under the sea at a position where about 100 types of corals grow in clusters. Famous as a first-class diving Spot with underwater caves, colorful soft corals and one of the largest giant bee corals in Japan. If you wear a dry suit even in autumn and winter, you can enjoy a sea paradise all year round. Even snorkeling, which is easier than diving, allows you to come into contact with colorful fish. Even in shallow waters where the waves are calm and you can easily interact with corals and tropical fish, even first-timers and children can 😊 participate with peace of mind NPO Himuka Impression Experience World, commonly known as "Nove☆Star", is a non-profit organization that gathers specialists who can guide visitors to genuine Impression experiences in various fields by taking advantage of the outstanding potential of Kyushu's number one mountain, river, and sea in Nobeoka City. * Inquiries about diving and snorkeling NPO Himuka Impression Experience World (Phone) 0982-29-3835 (Regular holiday) Tuesday

"Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" It is a Festival that will be Held in in Bungo-Ono City Mie in Kyushu and Oita Prefecture in August. It is a festival that is mainly Held in by local people, so it is not Restrooms available on a large scale, but it is a heartwarming festival. At the beginning of the Festival, Shinto ritual Buddhist rituals are performed. Legend has it that the Sugao Magaibutsu Buddha was carved by a demon, and everyone wants to thank the demon, so at the Festival, the demon also appears and the organizer hands out a letter of appreciation. In the "Croaking Imitation Contest," which is named after the legend, participants perform their own imitations of the croaks of the crooks, and the venue is full of smiles. Stage Events include the magnificent Drums and Kagura dances of the Hoyu Society. In the second half of the Festival, many children take on the challenge of throwing a lit torch into a 3-meter-high pillar pine tree from below to ignite it. ■■■What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? Held in by local people to revitalize the region and let people know about Sugao Magaibutsu. The "Croaching Contest" is named after a local legend. Legend has it that a demon who lived in this area and misbehaved said, "Give me the daughter of the Village as my wife!", and when the troubled Village chief consulted the monk, the monk told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the Quay in one night, I will give you my daughter as my wife, but if you can't, leave the village." It is said that when the worried Village went to see it in the middle of the night, the demon carved the fifth one, so when the Village mimic the croaking master of the chicken imitated it, the demon mistakenly thought that morning had come and ran away.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Matsuura tourism and local products association. Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City is a town surrounded by beautiful sea and nature on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 (as of 2024), it is an area where agriculture and fisheries are thriving that take advantage of abundant Fishery Resources and a warm climate. Matsuura City is proud of the Landings No.1 in Japan of "horse mackerel", and the fried horse mackerel using Fresh horse mackerel Landings in Local ports is known as "Holy land of Fried Horse Mackerel" in Famous nationwide. In addition to fishing and agriculture, there are many attractive spots as Sightseeing spots, and you can enjoy the environment rich in Rich in nature. ◇◇Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Fukuoka City - Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City The Access from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City makes it easy to visit Use cars and Train. 【Access by car】 It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City. You can Fun a comfortable drive while Use the West Kyushu Automobile Road and looking at the beautiful Coast lines of Fukuoka, Saga, and Nagasaki. 【Access by train】 If you want to Use Train, take the JR train from Hakata Station to Arita Station, and from Arita Station, transfer to the Matsuura Railway Nishikyushu Line and arrive at Matsuura Station via MR Imari Station. Train travel time is about 2 hours and 35 minutes, and the scenic scenery Unfolds from the train window. ◇◇What is Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City? In Matsuura City, fishing and agriculture support the city's economy. In particular, the total amount of landings of horse mackerel and mackerel is one of the highest in Japan, and fried horse mackerel and mackerel dishes using these fish are a source of local pride. In addition, there are many Nature landscapes in the city, Unfolds Fascination Visitors. ◇◇Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ There are a few Rich in nature Sightseeing spot and Famous landmarks in There are many Matsuura City, but this time we would like to introduce some of the most popular Sightseeing spot! ・Osaki Beaches The Beaches is popular for its outstanding location with a white sand Coast line that stretches for about 150 meters. In addition to Bathing in the sea in the crystal clear sea, you can also enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, SUP, Barbecue, and camping, so you can enjoy your summer trip. ・Iroha Island Iroha Island is a general name for many Uninhabited islands in the eastern part of Imari Bay, and the name was given because the large number of islands is reminiscent of the 48 characters of "Iroha Niho Heohe...". You can enjoy the view from Daisen Park in Fukushima Towns, and it is so beautiful that the legend that "Kobo Daishi threw a brush" remains. ・Doya Terraced Paddy Field Doya Terraced Paddy Field is a terraced rice field boasting beautiful scenery that has been chosen by 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and especially during the rice planting period from April to May, many photography enthusiasts from all over the country visit to capture the spectacular scenery of the rice paddies and the scenery shining on the sea surface, and the "Doya Terraced Paddy Field Fire Festival" Held in in October is a masterpiece. Farming villages Healing Visitors. ◇◇Roadside Station in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Introducing Roadside Stations in Matsuura City that provide Specialty Products and Tourist Information of Matsuura City. ・Roadside Station Takarajima (Takarajima) "Roadside Station Takarajima" is a Roadside Station at the foot of the Takarajima Hizen Bridge where you can buy Fresh seafood and Local Specialty Products, and a tuna dismantling show is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. In addition, the location facing the sea allows you to take a break while enjoying the scenery around Takara Island. ・Matsuura Umi no Furusato-kan Inside the facility, the Products Museum features the Matsuura Fish Market and Fresh fish caught in the neighborhood. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch such as fried horse mackerel and yellowtail bowls made with local ingredients. ◇◇Specialty products of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City has many Specialty Products that take advantage of the rich Nature and warm climate, Restrooms available the following items are exquisite that will make your Gourmet Street groan. ・Earl's Melon The Earl's Melon is grown in a high-grade melon that is Matsuura City and Cultivated, and is grown in a luxurious Cultivation way, with only 1 ball per plant. There are that it is characterized by its sweetness and aroma, and is popular not only at Mass Merchandise Stores but also at Furusato Nozei. ・Toki Aji (Toki Aji) Toki Aji is a fresh horse mackerel weighing more than 100g that is caught in the waters of Goto and Tsushima from April to August, and its fatty meat is exquisite. Local recommend especially sashimi, grilled with salt, and fried horse mackerel. ・Toki mackerel (Toki mackerel) Toki mackerel is a fish that Representatives Matsuura City along with Toki Aji. Mackerel weighing more than 400g is caught in the Tsushima Strait from the Goto Sea from October to February, and its umami and fatty meat are delicious like no other. In addition to grilled Mackerel and Toki shime saba, luxurious Mackerel shabu is also popular There are in the Locals. ・Fried horse mackerel Matsuura City is known as the "Holy Land of Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel", and Fried horse mackerel made with fresh horse mackerel has an exquisite taste that is crispy on the outside and plump on the inside. It is served in many Shokudo and restaurants in the city and is loved by Locals and tourists alike. ◇◇Events and Festivals in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City Held in Festivals and Events throughout the year where you can feel the Local history and culture. ・Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival The Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival Held in on August 15 every year, and Spirit Boats Parade through the city with the sound of Matsuura Drums, and 1,000 fireworks color the night sky of Matsuura City at the climax. ・Matsuura Naval Festival Matsuura Naval Festival is a festival held at the end of October every year to convey the history of Matsuura City to the present. It is an all-citizens-participation Events to honor the Matsuura Party (Matsuura Water Army), which defended the Township from the invasion of the Yuan army, and a parade and powerful performances are presented. ◇◇Introducing Tourist Information of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture is an attractive area with rich Nature, history, and seafood that Matsuura City is proud of. Please visit Matsuura City and experience its charm. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will regularly send out recommendations that we could not introduce this time!

Bathing in the sea with children and adults! Everyone was having fun!

I went to Mitarai Shrine with wind chimes and listened to the sound of the bells to cool off!

In the summer, there is a Obon festival, so I went to see my one-year-old child and great-grandpa! I wonder if the child was able to meet him because he was talking about something to the grave. I thought!

【Kawakami Valleys】 It is a Valleys located deep in the mountains of Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. The Kawakami Valleys is the uppermost part of the Okudake River in Clear streams, and Valleys stream from near the ridgeline of the Grandmother and Leaning Mountains. The contrast between the deep green of the forest, the white of the igneous granite boulders, and the water stream between them is beautiful. Although it is located deep in the mountains, you can enjoy the rich Nature forest by walking along the Valleys in summer, and you can feel cool even in summer. Please note that the riverbed is slippery. Near the Kawakami Valleys is the Accommodations LAMP Bungo-Ono, which was renovated from a Closed School elementary school, and where you can also enjoy Finland-style Sauna. Location: Bungo-Ono City Ogata Odaira Mine It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Bungo-Ono City Ogata.

TAKAHARU360 Projection mapping "TAKAHARU360" has been introduced to the rest House of Ojibaru Park!! You can get a 360-degree view of the Highlands' Sightseeing spots, and you can visit the Highlands in any weather! The performance will start from (Saturday), August 24th! !️ Fun ♫ to see what kind of sightseeing spots you can see after you go TAKAHARU360 (about 10 people at one time, 15 minutes) Traditional Japanese straw raincoat viewing is available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays! !️ ①10：00〜11：00 ②15：00〜16：00 #Miyazaki Prefecture #Takaharu #Takaharucho Tourism Association #Ojibaru Park #TAKAHARU360 #Projection Mapping #Takaharu Myths #Takaharu Tourism #Highlands Sightseeing spot #ProjectionMapping

Fukuoka Prefecture may not be on the typical tourist route, but it harbors countless hidden gems, and Nanzoin Temple is undeniably one of the most noteworthy. It claims to house the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue, which exudes tranquility under the vast blue sky. Despite visiting numerous places, it holds a special place in my heart, infusing me with positivity and making it one of my favorite summer destinations.

(4/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. You can go down to the riverside that streams from the Waterfall basin, so I was able to enjoy looking into the water and looking directly at the Waterfall basin. Especially here (maybe because it's summer?) There were many creatures, and there was an insect called tiger beetle (*) more than other Valleys and waterfalls. Water stampedes, medaka, crabs, dragonflies unique to the water, etc., were lively and energizing. *... When you look at it up close, it sparkles in various colors and is beautiful, but as soon as you get close, it flies 2 to 3 meters away and you can't see it seriously. And since they usually fly in the same direction as their walking, they often unintentionally look like Squid.

(3/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. The first is a path of trees that leads in the opposite direction to the waterfall. I didn't know if it was big by the water or the shade of the trees, but it was a strangely cool path. Thereare a short walk down to the riverside. Gari gets excited when you find a staircase like this and know that you can go down to the riverside.

(2/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. After crossing the Kanayama Bridge and walking in the opposite direction from the waterfall, there was a walkway and through the waterway and trees. Somehow, I like waterways, and whenever I see them, I always look into them. There was a large mossy tree stretching out its branches in the waterway here, and it was a scenery that was more exciting than the waterfall with a personal point.

(1/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. Unlike the waterfall in the rough Valleys, the area around the Waterfall basin is Maintenance with a good salt Ume Plum, and the waterfall is Restrooms available spectacular and the park-like atmosphere is Restrooms available. The waterfall stream like a proper waterfall after the artificial stream at the back of the Maintenance, and I and a feeling that it might be like this Quercus serrata. Spot is strong to be able to enjoy the comfort of being surrounded by the greenery of Nature and the feeling of a proper waterfall right from the parking lot right next to it.

Futamigaura is renowned for the two "wedded rocks" that protrude from the sea, symbolizing conjugal bliss. It offers a beautiful setting for a relaxed coastal outing. At Sakurai Futamigaura, a picturesque shoreline location, the white torii of a nearby shrine frames the wedded rocks. On the summer solstice, the sun sets right in the middle of the Sakurai Futamigaura wedded rocks, creating an unforgettable sight. One thing I must not miss at this incredibly romantic place is capturing a photo of my beloved wife in the frame.

【Kawakami Valleys】 It is a Valleys located deep in the mountains of Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Bungo-Ono City Ogata. Kawakami Valleys is the uppermost part of the clear stream of the Okudake River, and the clear blue Clear Streams and the white bubbling streams depict exquisite beauty. Walking along the Valleys, you can enjoy the rich Nature forest, and you can feel cool even in summer.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nobeoka Tourist Association. In the future, we will send out Sightseeing spot and Events Information announcements of Nobeoka City. We would like to introduce you to the charm of Nobeoka City, so please look forward to it. First of all, I would like to introduce Nobeoka City! Nobeoka City is a city located in Miyazaki Prefecture Northern part, with a population of about 115,000 and the second largest area in Kyushu after a three-Town merger with "Kitakata-Town" and "Kitaura-Town" in the 2006 (Heisei 18) and "Kitagawa-Town" in 19. Restrooms available of Asahi Kasei, a major comprehensive chemical manufacturer, and has the aspect of an industrial city. Thailand vents are also actively held according to the season, and the "Nobeoka Flower Story" where you can feel Spring and the autumn tradition "Sweetfish Yana" attract people from all over the country and the towns are bustling at once. Restrooms available is also the birthplace of the nationally famous chicken Nanban and spicy noodles, and can be eaten at various restaurants as Nobeoka's soul food. It is a charming region of Nature beauty, historical sights and delicious cuisine. Every time you visit, you'll discover something new and you'll want to visit again and again. In addition, with the opening of the Higashi-Kyushu Automobile Road, transportation to Nobeoka City has become very convenient. Please experience the charm of Nobeoka City once. * Access image to Nobeoka City is also pasted.

In Fukuoka, there are more than 100 food stalls, also known as yatai. The delightful aromas of hotpot, gyoza dumplings, yakitori, tempura, and more waft from these casual stalls. Despite our summer visit, the warm weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the food enthusiasts, and the warmth of heartfelt welcome from the stall owners truly touched anyone's heart.

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival It is a fire Festival that is Held in on August 14 every year in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The Origin is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the Bon Festival, the insect chasing event to wish for a good harvest of Rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. On the day of the fire Festival, all Mr./Ms. local residents will prepare small torches from the area around Harajiri Falls to the rice fields around the Ogata Plain. At night, when about 10,000 small torches are lit at once, the light of the small torches Gari emerges from the area around Harajiri Falls to the Ogata Plain. Scenes are very fantastic. Restrooms available are also made of small torches such as Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata, and beauty competitions are held.

8/17(Saturday) National Mountain stream Fishing Tournament 🎣🔥 It's the topic 💪 of fishing competitions again Today, the National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament was held in 🤩 at the Mikasho River, a tributary of the Gokase River This is 👏 the second time following last year Many participants, including about 70 children and 100 adults, gathered at the 😚 Sankasho River As I thought at the fishing tournament in Kuraoka, fishing is an Activities for men and women of all ages. A lot of people are really enjoying it, and it's 😳✨ wonderful By the way, this time too, the children ands 😆 fish What! It is said that eels are mixed, so both children and adults watching the game are enthusiastic 🔥🔥🔥 I'll definitely pick it up and come back! 🤣 After the great excitement, there was a weigh-in and and an award ceremony 🏆✨ Mass prizes were awarded to 1~3rd place, and other big prizes were and 🙌 The first place winner caught 4.16 kg 🎉👏 A little fish 😲 for 2 2L PET bottles! 👏 Congratulations 😆💕 on winning the championship In addition, the big prize is a second-year junior high school student! I caught a big 34 cm fish and won a prize 🤩 Where was such a big fish lurking!? congratulations🥳👏 Premiums will be held 🫢 in the lottery after that. Adult and children are both smiling and the fishing tournament is over 🙌 Obon and fishing tournaments are over, and it's starting to get cooler little by little... When it's hot, you want summer to end early, but when you feel the end, it's 😌 sad Let's not succumb to Obon fatigue and heat fatigue and continue 🕺✨ to be healthy after this

The Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival will be Held in on August 14 in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. Gari, when the small torches are lit all at once, the light of the small torches appears fantastically around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata Plain.

Takaharu 0 yen market held in! !️ We are looking for sellers! 😆✨ You can participate as an individual or as a corporation! !️ Held in: September 15(Sunday)　 Venue: Around the Precincts of Narino Shrine ⛩️ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.　 Food, uniforms, gym clothes, clothes that have lost their minds, food with an expiration date (unopened) only, toys, games, etc. Instead of throwing away things that are no longer needed, we pass on the things that can be used to the next person who needs them! It is an initiative aimed at sustainability! !️😊 We hope that many sellers and visitors will come on the day! !️ Stalls, please contact us DM to official Account @miknsd1111

8/15 (Thursday) Kuraoka District Fishing Tournament 🎣🔥 Today, (Thursday) 8/15, we and 👏 a fishing tournament in the Kuraoka area It is said 🐟 that about 350 kg of Yamame and Rainbow trout were released together The event started with 🥳 a fishing class for children The children swallowed really quickly, and the Adult watching around them said, "Wow, you're good ~ ... The point of throwing it in is also perfect..." 🤣🤣🤣 The fish caught by the children was grilled and eaten as soon as they could eat it Fresh 🤤💕 the fish they caught themselves must have 🥰 been delicious After that, it's a fishing tournament 💪 for Adults! Veterans who are familiar with the points and tips that can be caught were fishing one after another, as 😯👏 expected ... It was too early to put the fish away, so I couldn't 😂 capture it well While the Adult are seriously engaged in fishing, a catching contest Subject children is also Held in ... 🫳🐟 Some 😂 families had to grab the slimy fish until the fish was gone, and then take it home with a plastic bag full Children in the upper grades of elementary school ~ junior high school seem to be resistant to slimy, so it was 🤭✨ interesting that the small children bravely caught it Adult nets were full of fish by the time we went 🤣 around noon The event ended with a raffle for 👏 luxurious prizes such as sweets, daily necessities, and Sake It must have 😌🌻 been a good summer memory for the participants of the "Fishing Tournament", 🎣✨ a summery event that can be enjoyed with the family at the end of Obon

【Chinda Falls】 Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungo-Ono City Chinda Falls consists of a male waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River and a female waterfall over the tributary Hirai River. Restrooms available are about 100 m wide and 20 m high, and Restrooms available are about 10 m wide and 18 m high. The rocks that form the Chinda Falls were brought about by pyroclastic flows caused by the Great Eruption of Aso Volcano about 90,000 years ago. It is also Famous that the ink painter "Sesshu", who was active during the Muro Town period, visit this place and painted the "Chinda Waterfall". Buckwheat noodles by the waterfall are also the remains of a former hydroelectric power plant built in the Meiji era. Location: Yada, Bungo-Ono City Ono Oita Restrooms available

Chinda Falls in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu It consists of a male waterfall over the main stream of the Ono River and a female waterfall over the tributary Hirai River, and the photo shows the male waterfall. Scene stream from about 100m wide and about 20m high is a masterpiece.

8/11 (Sunday) ⛩️👜✨ Today, 8/11(Sunday), at 9:00 ~ 15:00, "Tenohira Gion City" was 🙌 Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area Products from Kyoto, Nara, etc., as well as shops and artists Mr./Ms. from Gokase Town and its neighborhoods, gather in large numbers 😯👏 at Gion Shrine All of them were very cute, and all of them were very particular and passionate, and 😌✨ the customer said that just looking at them is a feast for the eyes and healing, and that's exactly what 🥹 Mr./Ms. said Yes, some of them were priced so hard to afford, but 😂 when I listened to the story of the writer Mr./Ms., I was convinced ... It was 👏 full of charm with products full of commitment and love In the food area, the yakitori and grilled corn grilled by Kuraoka's cool uncle were popular, and when I was taking pictures, it 🤤🍗 was a treat that I 🥰 shared with them In addition, fish sushi, takoyaki, karaage, potatoes, Udon noodles, etc. ... The children were delighted with the menu, and it was 🥳 crowded at lunchtime Restrooms available before Obon, and the voices of Local people and people who have returned to their hometowns saying "It's been a long time since I've yellowtailed ~" can be heard from here and there, and it was an 😆💕 Events full of friendly smiles I just splurged, so from tomorrow I will 🤣🤣🤣 try to be frugal and thrifty while being healed by what I bought today

[8/9(Friday) Solo exhibition 🧸🪁⭐ like a toy box Village Yoichi Oku Mr./Ms.] Ladies and gentlemen, Furutono Shrine, Winery, Central Nursery School, etc. ... Have you 👀 ever seen round and gentle sculptures everywhere in In the town? The creator of these works, Yoichi Oku Village Mr./Ms., is holding a solo exhibition ✨ at the assembly hall of the Furutono Shrine while working during the summer He usually lives in Miyazaki City, but he stays in Gokase Towns for about 40 days every summer, and this year is his 😯💡 28th year Each time, the works are placed somewhere in the Furutono Shrine, so it seems that about 28 works are hidden somewhere this year, and 😆 it is very difficult to find all of them... 😏 The third photo, Mr./Ms. Owl, is still unfinished, but he will join the ranks of Furutono Shrine this year. It would be 😊 fun to stroll around the Furutono Shrine in the mood of a treasure hunt The sculptures are full of playfulness, and they are colored at one point or boldly, and the color of the stone is Use as the taste of the work. It seems that he draws pictures on the stone with dots with a 6mm chisel, and it is surprisingly delicate. The pictures were also drawn, and they were all 😌 wonderful pictures with a gentle touch like a picture book (it seems that a picture book is actually released) Oku Village Mr./Ms. said that if you make a work in Gokase, you will inevitably want to put a star on it. ⭐ 👏 I also Visiting the site the Scene of the production work, and it is like breathing life into the stone work while conversing with it. Such a Scene ... The stones that had not yet been made on the side of the back Village Mr./Ms. looked as if 😊✨ they wanted me to make them as soon as possible You are staying in Gokase until the end of August, so why don't 🙌 you visit us? ?? From 10/16~20, a solo exhibition will be held at a place called "Gallery Roof for" in Miyazaki City, so 💡 if you have a chance, please go and 😌 see it

Hello! Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City. Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is a city with a population of about 50,000 located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the Kyushu region. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the recommendations and Sightseeing spot Information of the Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City, so Best regards! ◆◆◆ Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is the city of the best cranes in Japan In Izumi City, from mid-October to December every year, more than 10,000 cranes and crowned cranes migrate from Siberia and overwinter until around March. Boasting the largest number and variety of cranes in Japan, it was designated as a National Special Natural Monument in 1952 as "Cranes and their migration sites in Kagoshima Prefecture", and in 2021 it was certified as a Ramsar Convention registered wetland as a "wintering place for Izumi cranes". The graceful appearance of soaring in the sky and taking off all at once in the early morning have become a Winter tradition of this city. ◆◆◆ Some of the Sightseeing spot of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City ◇Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi Selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and certified as a Japan Heritage Site, the Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi are a historic area where the samurai culture of the Edo period remains strong. In addition to the "Izumi foothills History Museum" where you can learn about the history of the Samurai residences group, and the "Takezoe residence" and "Saisho residence" where Open to the public Samurai residences you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle and architectural style of the residents, the cityscape that retains the appearance of that time, such as the stone walls and the samurai gate about 400 years ago, are also attractive. ◇Izumi City Crane Observation Center It is located There is a in front of the crane roost, and you can see more than 10,000 cranes up close from the observation deck on the second floor and rooftop. It is open every year from November 1 to the second Sunday of March, which coincides with the wintering period of cranes, and the sight of cranes soaring gracefully in the sky and the sight of all cranes taking off all at once in the early morning is a spectacular view that can only be seen here in the world. ◇Izumi City Tsuru Museums Crane Park Izumi If you want to learn about cranes, go to Crane Park Izumi! It is the only crane museum in Japan where you can learn not only about cranes wintering in Izumi City, but also about cranes from around the world. Restrooms available in the premises flower park, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, playground equipment for children to play, and a tree house. ◇Hakozaki Yawata Shrine Hakozaki Yawata Shrine enshrines a large bell that is 4 meters high and weighs 5 tons. The bell depicts a parent and child of a crane, and it is called "Great Bell of Wish Fulfillment if it is done, it will be grown." ◇Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Garden It is a Highlands with rape flowers blooming all over the place in Spring and 250,000 cosmos trees in autumn. During the Cosmos season, they also sell Specialty Products and gelato. ◇Shinonome no Sato A large garden of about 40,000 tsubo that has been Maintenance by making the most of the undulations of the mountain as it is in its nature. You can enjoy Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Spring, hydrangeas all over the mountains in June, and colorful Autumn leaves in autumn. In addition, there is a rest area in the park where you can eat the owner's special Juwari Soba, and a facilities to enjoy pottery and paintings Restrooms available. ◇ Specialty Hall Izumi The vegetables and fruits lined up in the Inside the Museum are all "Izumi products". Among them, citrus fruits, mainly tangerines, which are specialty products, are sold in a wide variety and quantity. ◇ Izumi City Izumi Station Tourist Specialty Products "Hirai-ri" It is a facility set up in Izumi Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen as an information transmission base for Izumi City. The Inside the Museum is equipped with a tourist Information Center, a Specialty Products sales office, a Meals office, and a rest area. ◆◆◆ Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City Specialty Products ◇Tea Izumi City is also famous as a tea producing area. Tea, grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil, is characterized by its aroma and deep taste. ◇Izumi mandarin oranges Grown in the sea breeze, it boasts a sweet and juicy taste. Fresh tangerines can be purchased at Local markets and Direct sales. ◇ Seaweed from Izumi It is a seaweed seaweed created by an old-fashioned manufacturing method that does not use acid treatment, and encapsulates the blessings of Nature one by one. It has a soft sweetness that loosens and melts in the mouth, an elegant aroma that escapes through the nose, and a wild taste. ◆◆◆ Some of the festival and Events of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City ◇ Summer Festival Izumi Kakusho Festival It is a festival that is Held in for two days in late July every year. On the first day, parades and General dance will be held in the Izumi City Honmachi shopping district, and on the second day, stage Events, Stalls Stalls, and fireworks festival will be held. About 5,000 Gari fireworks are launched. ◇Izumi City Industrial Festival It is Held in on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-November every year, and is Held in with many industries such Izumi as the "hometown Izumi Specialty Market", "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival", "Food and Beverage Festival", etc., and festival Izumi City is while incorporating many industries. In addition to Izumi City's Specialty Products, you can also buy Specialty Products from friendship cities and sister cities, and there are stage Events, so it is crowded with many people from outside the city. ◇ Medium City It is a festival held in every year on the day of the Spring Equinox in March and the day after that in front of the Takaono Station intersection. It becomes a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, and many Stalls are lined up. Also known as "Soba (buckwheat noodles) City", it is also counted as one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. ◆◆◆ Introducing Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City Tourist Information Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City is a fascinating Sightseeing spot with rich Nature and history. We will send out Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City recommended Tourist Information that will be engraved on one page of everyone's memories, so please follow us!

Use the interval in my life of re-job hunting, I went to "Kirishima Jingu Shrine" in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture! For some reason, I was afraid to take pictures in the Precincts, so I didn't have a photo that was important Kirishima Jingu Shrine, but I and a scene that I thought was wonderful. Normally, I favorite moss in a dim mountain stream covered with trees, but the green of the moss that was painfully illuminated was crisp and I thought, "This is this...". Summer Magic?? This summer, when I have time, I'm looking forward to earning beautiful greenery with my feet.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association. In the future, we will introduce the charm of Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆◆◆ What is Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture? Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and is rich in beautiful nature and historical attractions. Bungo-Ono City was created in 2005 by the merger of five towns and two villages (Mie, Kiyokawa, Ogata, Asaji, Ono, Chitose Village, and Inukai), and currently has a population of about 32,000. The only Bungo-Ono City in Kyushu that has been recognized as both a "Japan Geopark" and a "UNESCO Eco Park" has a vast Nature landscape Unfolds you can enjoy Seasonal Nature. In addition, in recent years, the Sauna facilities has been enriched, making it a great place to spend a relaxing moment. ◆◆◆ Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇Oita Airport - Access to Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Access from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City can be used by car or public transportation. By car: It takes about one and a half hours to drive from Oita Airport to Bungo-Ono City using toll roads. Beautiful mountains and rural scenery Unfolds along the way. Train: From Oita Airport, it takes about 1 hour by airport bus to Oita Station. After that, you can transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and take about 1 hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungo-Ono City. ◆◆◆ Sauna Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture has been attracting attention as a "Sauna Town" in recent years. Since Bungo-Ono City has long had a history of enjoying Steam Bath and stone bath culture, we made a declaration of "Sauna town" by utilizing outdoor Sauna that makes use of Nature as a Tourist Resources. The Sauna in Bungo-Ono City provides a relaxing environment in Nature and provides Visitors with a moment of healing. In addition, Sauna Events that take advantage of the characteristics of the region are regularly Held in, making it an attractive Spot for Sauna lovers. ◆◆◆Popular Sightseeing spots in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls is a magnificent waterfall also known as the "Niagara of the East" and is a Sightseeing spot Representative of Bungo-Ono City. This waterfall, which is about 120 Meter wide and about 20 Meter high, has a beautiful scenery in all four seasons and is Visit by many tourists. Especially in the fresh greenery season, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfall and the surrounding nature. ◇Inazumi Underwater Cave The Inazumi Underwater Cave is one of the few underwater limestone caves in the world. A limestone cave formed in the Paleozoic era 300 million years ago was submerged by the Great Eruption of Aso Volcano 300,000 years ago and became an Underwater limestone cave. More than 1,000 meters long, the cave Unfolds with beautiful stalactites and streams of groundwater, drawing you into a mystical charm. Tourists can explore the caves through guided tours or enjoy snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Japan's best underwater cave. ◇Chinda Falls Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, and rich nature spreads around the Waterfall basin. It is one of the Geo Sites of Bungo-Ono Geopark and is designated as a National Registered Monument. There are also traces of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ◇Yujaku Park Yujaku Park is a vast park known for its Autumn leaves. In autumn, more than 500 maples and Maple tree trees planted mainly in the park's Shinji Pond are dyed red and yellow, and many tourists Visit them. On weekends and holidays during the Autumn leaves period, the Autumn leaves are Light up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station and Village Station in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture There are 5 Roadside Station There are in the Bungo-Ono City. Sightseeing around the Roadside Station is also recommended. ◇Roadside Station Mie You can see one of the one of the best scenery in Mie Town, "View of Enaido". Fresh Local vegetables and specialty products are lined up in the Products Museum. ◇Roadside Station Kiyokawa Fresh inexpensive vegetables and hearty handmade processed goods from producers are lined up. hometown It is also one of of Intangible folk cultural assets Ontake Kagura. ◇Roadside Station Harajiri Falls It is a Roadside Station adjacent to Harajiri Falls in 100 best waterfalls in Japan. It is an easy location to stop by when sightseeing in Bungo-Ono City. ◇Roadside Station Asaji "Nabana Oborozuki Kan" is a very characteristic building made of logs. At Fukujusou (Adonis), you can taste the excellent cuisine of the famous Bungo Asaji Beef. ◇Roadside Station Ono It is a Roadside Station built in the Nature of the Bungo-Ono City Fresh and you can enjoy it with plenty of vegetables and Specialty Products. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Tulip Festa Held in every year in Spring, 300,000 colorful tulips of 100 varieties bloom around Harajiri Falls. ◇ Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival is a traditional Festival that is Held in every year on the Period of Obon in August, and has become a summer tradition in the region. The vast Ogata Plain is enveloped in the light of many torches. ◇Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival It is a fireworks festival with history and tradition held in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks. ◇ Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament In Bungo-Ono City, where many performing arts are tradition, Kagura from all over the world, including the Local Ontake Kagura, will compete. Ontake Kagura is said to have occurred almost at the same time as the origin of Ontake Shrine, and is the Representative Kagura of Oita Prefecture. In 2007 (Heisei 19), Kagura was designated as the first national important Intangible folk cultural asset of Oita Prefecture, and is highly regarded outside the prefecture. ◇ Bungoo's Patrol (Megurukura) A joint brewery opening of four sake breweries in Bungo-Ono City. It is a luxurious day to drink delicious Sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungo Ono. There are two Sake breweries and two shochu breweries in Bungo-Ono City. Clear water gushing out of the abundant mountains and Rice and wheat nurtured by it. In a land blessed with high-quality ingredients, four sake breweries produce delicious sake. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture is a fascinating place with beautiful nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Bungo-Ono City. We will continue to send out recommendations for Bungo-Ono City in Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!

49th Period Go Game 7 Game 2 "Meijin Battle" will be held in in Takaharu! 【Game Venue】 Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Paradise Hot Spring Takumi's inn" September 4 (Wed) and 5 (Thu) * The general public is not allowed to enter the game venue. If you would like to see it, please come to the "Coaching Go" or "Commentary Session" below! [Eve Festival] Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Yunomoto Hot Spring" September 3 (Tue) 18:00~ 【Coaching Go】 Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Ojihara Hot Spring Health Village" September 4 (Wed) 10:00~ Game fee: 3,000 yen *Admission is free [Commentary session] Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Ojihara Hot Spring Health Village" September 5 (Thu) 10:00~ Participation fee: 2,000 yen Capacity up to 80 people. Organizers: Asahi Shimbun, Japan Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in Cooperation: The 49th Go Meijin Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village Executive Committee (Takaharu Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL：0984-42-1158 FAX：0984-42-0207