Autumn Leaves Reflection Aquaworld Suigo Park Center in Kaizu City transforms into a beautifully western landscape during this season. November 2026 Aquaworld Suigo Park Center, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture

On a morning at Onyū Pass, which has reached the peak of autumn foliage, it was wrapped in mist, creating a magical atmosphere. Onyū Pass, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture November 2026

Autumn dyed in misty rain. Fog envelops the mountains, and the leaves are vibrantly colored. The softly falling rain adds depth to the autumn scenery. A look that can only be seen on rainy days, not on sunny ones. Capturing a moment of the changing seasons. Taken on the way to Hatanagi Suspension Bridge in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The 16th Teshikagacho Photo Contest The season for the Teshikagacho Photo Contest has arrived again this year. Teshikagacho, which encompasses 56% of Akan-Mashu National Park, is one of Japan's premier caldera landscapes. Iconic scenic spots such as Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Mt. Io captivate visitors and have served as subjects for many photographers over the years. In its 16th edition, the "Teshikagacho Photo Contest" aims to widely promote the charm of Teshikagacho, where primitive nature remains, while contributing to the development of photographic culture. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the name change to Akan-Mashu National Park! Your photos may be featured on commemorative stamps. For more details, please check the image. We look forward to many participants. • Application Period From November 20, 2023 (Friday) to January 22, 2024 (Friday), postmark valid • Theme "Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes" Experience the Four Seasons in Teshikagacho • Application Period From November 20, 2023 (Friday) to January 22, 2024 (Friday) Postmark valid • Categories Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Open, Wildlife/Children's Category • Prizes Grand Prize: 30,000 yen + additional prizes Other awards include "Excellence Prize" and "Honorable Mention" Children's Category Grand Prize: 10,000 yen gift certificate Other awards include "Excellence Prize" and "Honorable Mention" • Special Judge Takeshi Mizukoshi (resident of Teshikagacho) http://www.mizukoshitakeshi.com... • Announcement Scheduled for February 2024 • Inquiries/Submission Address Masyuko Tourism Association Photo Contest Department 088-3201 Hokkaido, Kawakami District, Teshikagacho, Mashu 3-3-1 015-482-2200 masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp Organized by: Masyuko Tourism Association (Regional DMO) Supported by: Teshikagacho, Teshikagacho Board of Education, Mashu Lake Agricultural Cooperative, Teshikagacho Promotion Corporation, Teshikagacho Chamber of Commerce Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Melon Production Association, Hokkaido Shimbun Kushiro Branch, Kushiro Shimbun, Ministry of the Environment Akan-Mashu National Park Management Office

Nanzenji Temple Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City Nanzenji Temple was established over 730 years ago in the 4th year of the Shōō era (1291) when Emperor Kameyama welcomed Mukan Fumon Zenji (Great Ming National Teacher) as its founding priest. There is a paid observation area where visitors can go upstairs and experience the temple's impressive scale. The Suirokaku (Waterway Pavilion) is a popular walking route within the temple grounds and is an easily accessible spot. Visitors can generally walk freely around the grounds. The pond garden, designed in the late Kamakura period, became the birthplace of Nanzenji Temple when Emperor Kameyama donated a villa to the temple. The garden features stone arrangements such as the pond (Sogen Pond), Tsurushima (Crane Island), and Kamejima (Turtle Island), allowing visitors to enjoy a serene landscape surrounded by autumn foliage, fresh greenery, and dense forests. It is designated as a national historic site and scenic spot... Behind the main hall, there is a dry landscape garden (such as Narutaki Garden) with white sand, moss, and stone arrangements, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves as a backdrop.

A special event to celebrate winter 2026, "Happy Party REIHOKU 2026 Xmas Market @ Shiki Community Center" will be held! On that day, there will be a free screening of Christmas movies, hands-on workshops for both children and adults, stalls offering delicious food and drinks, and warming activities, making for a packed schedule of content. We invite you to come along with your family and friends! 【Event Overview】 Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 16:00 to 21:00 Location: Shiki Community Center (444-1 Shiki, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 【Main Event Details 🎬】 ◯ Christmas Movie Screening (Admission Free) ・Film: "Guardians: The Legendary Heroes" ・Time: Ticket distribution from 17:00 Screening starts at 18:00 (Duration: approximately 97 minutes) ・Capacity: First 100 attendees 【🍲 Complimentary Offering (Limited Quantity, Free)】 Content: Clam chowder made with Reihoku specialty, red fan clams Start of service: From 18:00 (First 50 attendees) Provided by: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. 【📸 Christmas Costume Photo Campaign】 Post a Christmas costume photo on social media with the designated hashtag announced on the day to receive a "popcorn" gift (limited quantity). 【Workshops and Experience Programs】 ・Christmas Wreath Making (Hosted by: Misora Florist) Participation Fee: 1,500 yen or 3,000 yen courses (Capacity: 20 for each course) ・Christmas Candle Making (Hosted by: le.chainon) Participation Fee: 2,000 yen ・Tarot Card Reading (Hosted by: Motoshima Tarots) Fee: 500 yen 【Stall Information 🍔】 ◯ FOOD & DRINK (Dining) ・Cafe RAIN: X'mas CAFE Menu ・Mellows: Spice Curry ・Russian Confectionery: Stollen, Chocolate Salami ・Fukuda Orchard: Chicken Tomato Stew, Hot Wine ・Paradise: Tortilla, Shaka Potato ・Cafe 556: Baked Goods, Soft Drinks ・Yama Cafe Batten: Christmas Chicken 💅 【CROSS LINK (Beauty & Relaxation)】 ・Miyu Total Beauty Salon: Hand Care, X'mas Nail Chip Sales ・Yura: Warmth Activities, Ear Acupressure ・La Mer: Fascia Reset Head Spa ・Hidamari: Thai Traditional Massage 【Organizer, Co-Organizer, Support, and Sponsors】 Organizer: Amakusa CHICHI Club Co-Organizer: Reihoku Town Board of Education / Reihoku Town Children's Liaison Council Support: Reihoku Town / Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association / TEAM Reihoku / CROSS LINK Sponsors: Hamasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. / Smile Pocket

This building was constructed in the second year of the Shōwa era. 🕌 Currently, it is used for pre-wedding photos, cosplay shoots, and as a filming location for movies and dramas. 📸 The special room features the chair that Emperor Shōwa sat in. 🪑 Please make a reservation for a tour by phone in advance. 📞 Additionally, there is no parking available, so please use a nearby coin parking facility. 🚗³₃ (Also, since streetcars run, it might be interesting to travel from Toyohashi Station by streetcar. The fare is a flat rate: Adults: 200, Children: 100, and it is about a 20-minute walk from Toyohashi Station.)

Once you exit the parking lot from the highway, there is a park where you can take a break. Here are some photos from my visit to Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park.

A dish featuring tenderly simmered red snapper accompanied by a variety of colorful vegetables. It showcases the charm of traditional Japanese cooking that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients, as well as the meticulous enjoyment of food in Japanese cuisine. This photo was taken during a visit to Izu.

A luxurious seafood bowl adorned with fresh seafood and glossy salmon roe. This dish encapsulates the unique food culture of Japan, cherishing the blessings of the sea and showcasing the richness of its culinary delights.

It is called Osechi Ryori. This is a dish that families and clans gather to celebrate the New Year and eat together, with each item having a special significance for good fortune. Nowadays, many people buy it from department stores or supermarkets, but in the past, it was common to make it by hand. In rural areas, it is still customary to prepare it in advance at the end of the year so that women do not have to cook during the New Year. The photos show only my grandmother's handmade dishes, which are all a modest brown color, but they taste amazing. The locally famous red konnyaku, which turned bright red at the command of the famous Sengoku period warlord Oda Nobunaga, is also included. In addition, it is a tradition for the whole family to gather around a table filled with my grandmother's handmade rolled sushi and mackerel sushi for a celebration.

It's called chawanmushi. There are many videos online of foreigners being surprised by how different it is from their expectations when they try it for the first time. It's a "savory, hot egg pudding" that isn't sweet. This dish consists of a seasoned egg custard steamed with various ingredients like mushrooms, vegetables, fish paste, and fresh seafood or chicken. Often, a rare ingredient called yuri-ne (lily bulb) is also included. It’s actually a challenging dish to make, and the photo shows the chawanmushi that my skilled wife made for the first time after 35 years of marriage. She learned how difficult it was by watching my mother-in-law prepare it often. Since it looks plain, I decided to garnish it with chive flowers that I grow in a planter in the garden. In Japan, you can even find it on the menu at conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

【Kumamoto・Kikuchi Gorge】Limited to 10 days! Experience the fantastical space of the "Kikuchi Gorge Light Up 2026 Vol.5" with dancing dragons. The autumn "Aso-Kujū National Park Kikuchi Gorge" will be enveloped in magical lights during the "Kikuchi Gorge Light Up." This fifth installment features the powerful debut of the "Dragon Projection Mapping." Enjoy the natural beauty of the illuminated scenery and the art of light against the darkness. Admission to the Kikuchi Gorge Light Up requires a reservation and ticket. The ticket includes round-trip shuttle bus service, access to the market (available only at the separate Citizens Plaza), and hot spring bathing. You can comfortably arrive without the stress of traffic using the dedicated shuttle bus. 【Event Overview】 Event Dates (Total of 10 days): November 20 (Friday) to 23 (Monday, public holiday), November 27 (Friday) to 29 (Sunday), December 4 (Friday) to 6 (Sunday). Time: Light Up 17:00 - 21:00 / Night Market 16:00 - 22:00 Venue: 【Light Up】Aso-Kujū National Park Kikuchi Gorge (5026 Hara, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture) *On-site parking will be closed. Please use the dedicated shuttle bus from "Kikuchi Furusato Revitalization Citizens Plaza" (tickets must be purchased in advance). 【Night Market】Kikuchi Furusato Revitalization Citizens Plaza (1273-1 Kumafu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture) 【About Tickets】 Price: Adults 2,700 yen (tax included) / Children 1,500 yen (tax included) (Free for preschool children sitting on laps) The ticket includes four items. Admission fee for the Kikuchi Gorge Light Up, round-trip shuttle bus ticket (Citizens Plaza ⇔ Kikuchi Gorge), 500 yen worth of tickets usable at the Night Market, and hot spring tickets (valid during the period). 【How to Purchase】 Purchase in advance via the official Kikuchi Tourism Association LINE account (supports credit card, Apple Pay, and PayPay payments). *Bus seats are completely assigned and on a first-come, first-served basis. 【Contact】 Kikuchi Tourism Association TEL: 0968-25-0513 (Closed on Tuesdays, next business day if a holiday) https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/k-illumi2026...

At the end of the day, the sun sets into the sea. The sky transitions from blue to purple, then to a vibrant crimson. Even the ordinary scenery appears special for just a moment. This is the magic of twilight. Captured at Otago Coast, Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Water flows down the rocky surface in layers. Light filters through the gaps in the trees, illuminating the water's surface and the rocks. The sound of continuously flowing water fills the space, surrounded by deep green. Yuhidaki Waterfall, Horikiri, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

I went to Shiba Park to see the autumn roses 🌹.

I went out to buy persimmons from Ishimaki Kankoen, where I can enjoy seasonal fruits.

Lake Tokuyama in autumn The blue sky, autumn leaves, and submerged forest reflected in the lake were beautiful. Lake Tokuyama, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture November 3, 2026

Taken on November 3, 2014. This is the Yabusame Festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine. When I took photos in burst mode, I only captured motion blur.

Yokohama is one of my favorite cities. Various events are held in different places over the weekend. The Bashamichi Festival runs from October 31st to November 3rd, and although I couldn't see the horse-drawn carriages (only on Tuesday), I did get to see the gas lamps. At the National Hometown Fair at Akarenga, I enjoyed a lot of delicious food and got completely full.

On December 1, 2024, I visited Icho Namiki Avenue! Many people were taking photos and enjoying the ginkgo trees, which can only be seen at this time of year.🌙 It seems that this year's best viewing period is from late November to early December!

While I was taking a walk, I noticed the beautiful blooming osmanthus and took a photo. The way the flowers clustered together was striking, and it made me feel the essence of autumn.

Soon, it will be Shichi-Go-San. I captured the scenes at Akumi Kanbe Shinmeisha, famous for the Toyohashi Onimatsuri 📸.

"The vermilion Otorii Gate adorned with cosmos" A scene of autumn encountered at the Koizumi Cosmos Fields in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The vermilion Otorii Gate towers towards the blue sky, with vibrant pink, white, and reddish-purple cosmos blooming at its feet. The grand appearance of the large gate and the delicate cosmos swaying in the wind. I captured a beautiful landscape woven together by the traditional vermilion of Japan and the autumn flowers in a single photograph.

"The Crimson Bridge Crossing into a New Autumn" Akagi Ohnuma Woodpecker Bridge spans Gunma Prefectural Akagi Park, near Onuma. This bridge, leading to Akagi Shrine, completed its reconstruction on December 16, 2025, welcoming its first autumn in a new form. The vibrant crimson bridge stands against the backdrop of Mt. Akagi, which has begun to turn shades of red and yellow. And the endlessly clear blue sky stretches above. The newly transformed bridge meets the autumn that arrives unchanged every year. I captured this beautiful encounter in a single photograph.

The Tale of the Male and Female Boatmen in Autumn In autumn, the Tsuya River is covered with cluster amaryllis. Male and female boatmen float on the river surface, creating a picturesque scene captured in an aerial view. Tsuya River, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2026/10

This is a photo of a squirrel🐿️ as if it's at the top of Mount Fuji. It's a picture taken at the Squirrel Garden during autumn. The squirrel peeking out is quite adorable, isn't it?

Taken on October 17, 2014. It’s the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float from Saiwai-cho and Kogitsunemaru. There are still many more photos from the Kawagoe Festival.

This is part of the Osaka Castle projection mapping.

A Little Autumn Fairytale As I captured this moment, I was drawn into the warmth and magic of autumn. The golden sunlight, fallen leaves, colorful flowers, and adorable little dogs created a scene straight out of a fairytale. I wanted to preserve not just the beauty of this little picnic, but also the feeling of peace, warmth, and happiness it brought to my heart. For me, this photograph is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the simplest moments hold the most precious emotions. Location: Showa memorial park