Next to Kanzan Park, located on the border between Kiyose and Tokorozawa, there is a Cosmos field that is currently at its best viewing time. The weather was nice, making it a perfect day for a stroll.

Cosmos blooming in the fallow rice fields and the Northern Alps. There is a cosmos field near the Haishun Fuka Monument. Beyond that are the mountain ranges of Mt. Ariake and Mt. Jonen. Azumino is enjoying clear autumn weather this afternoon. It’s fully autumn in Azumino! 😄

"Journey to Read the Land of Saijo" Participants Wanted Saijo City is actually a "treasure trove of terrain." In this walking tour, we will explore the areas of Furuta, Kusunokigawa, and Teizui with a professional guide. Before us lies a landscape of mountains, rivers, rice fields, and villages. When we focus on the terrain and geology, we start to wonder, "Why did a village form here?" and "How did this landscape come to be?" This leads to new discoveries. Using the terrain as a clue, we will unpack the history of the land, the lives of the people who have lived there, and the culture rooted in the region. When you "walk with knowledge," the scenery of the town becomes much more interesting. Why not come and walk, see, and feel the hidden charms of Saijo? The familiar scenery will start to look a little different. "Journey to Read the Land of Saijo" ◯ Travel Fee 5,000 yen (tax included) per person *Monitor price. We kindly ask for your cooperation in answering a survey after the tour. Includes professional guide, chartered bus, and Setouchi meal for lunch. ◯ Date Wednesday, November 4, 2026 ◯ Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Gathering and registration at Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center at 8:35 AM. ◯ Capacity 40 people, first come first served. ◯ Itinerary Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (9:00 AM) = Furuta District = (View of Saijo's townscape and fault line cliff from Konsen-ji) Qkamura Setouchi Toyo Seaside Campsite (granite sandy beach and coastal vegetation) = Qkamura Setouchi = (Setouchi meal for lunch) Daimyojin River = (a river with overhead railway tracks) Kusunokigawa District = (spring water from Usui Daishi-dō associated with Kōbō Daishi legend) Teizui District = (Uchinuki from Meisui Hyakusen, Shikoku's Largest Estuarine Tidal Flat, and tidal flat creatures) Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (4:00 PM) ◯ Inquiries and Reservations General Incorporated Association Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefecture Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Registration Number: 1500005007749 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, 793-0030 TEL 0897-56-2605 FAX 0897-47-3733

🎪Wakasa Mihama "Town Travel" Expo will be held🎪 During this period, residents of Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture will serve as "navigators" and host special programs just for this event✨ This is not just a journey to visit tourist facilities. It is a unique experience created by the locals who love their town, featuring special journeys that are not introduced anywhere else‼️ From cooking breakfast in a traditional stove to regattas on the lake, walking through the villages of the Kitamaebune, and trap hunting with hunters. We have prepared a total of 11 programs where you can meet the proud places and people of Mihama🫡 🗒️Program List 01｜ Experience Cooking Breakfast in a Traditional Stove A meal prepared with only local ingredients in the dirt floor of Deer Park Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Duration: 2 hours (Gathering at 7:00 AM - Dismissal at 9:00 AM) Participation Fee: 3,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Shinjō, Mihama Town (Nature Experience Center, Deer Park) Capacity: 10 people 02｜ Rainbow Line Night Tour Stargazing at the first parking lot, specially opened at night Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (Check-in at 5:30 PM - Dismissal at 8:00 PM) Participation Fee: 5,500 yen per person (tax included) Location: Mihama Town (Gathering at Mihama Town Hall - Rainbow Line) Capacity: 15 people 03｜ Private Night Cruise DJ record event limited to the same generation With a tasting of Hayaseura Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Duration: 2 hours (Check-in at 5:30 PM - Dismissal at 7:30 PM, including 90 minutes of boarding) Participation Fee: 7,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Mihama Town (Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruises Lake Center, around Lake Kukuriko) Capacity: 20 people 04｜ Cycling Tour of About 35 km from Nyu to Sugahama With a special opening lunch of local fish at Bentenzaki Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes (Gathering at 9:30 AM - Dismissal at 3:00 PM) Participation Fee: 7,000 yen per person (including electric bicycle rental), 5,500 yen per person (if bringing your own bicycle) Location: Mihama Town (Departing from JR Mihama Station, covering Nyu, Sugahama, and Sagaki) Capacity: 12 people 05｜ Morning Regatta Experience and Onigiri on the Lake Mihama-style morning activity Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Duration: 3 hours (Check-in at 7:00 AM - Dismissal at 10:00 AM) Participation Fee: 4,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Kukuriko, Mihama Town (Mihama Town B&G Marine Center - Lake Kukuriko) Capacity: 15 people (5 people per crew x 3) / Applications are accepted in units of 5 people (1 crew) 06｜ Sea Glass Collecting and Craft Making An afternoon watching the sunset over the Sea of Japan Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes (Check-in at 2:00 PM - Dismissal at 5:30 PM) Participation Fee: 2,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Takenami, Mihama Town (Takenami Disaster Prevention Center - Takenami Beach) Capacity: 20 people 07｜ Gourmet BBQ with Only Mihama Produce and Stargazing Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Duration: 3 hours (Gathering at 5:30 PM - Dismissal at 8:30 PM) Participation Fee: 7,500 yen per person (including alcohol), 5,500 yen per person (soft drinks only) Location: Shinjō, Mihama Town (Kumotani) (Kumotani Life Improvement Center) Capacity: 30 people 08｜ Walking Tour of the Kitamaebune Shipowner Village, a Japanese Heritage Site Special opening of portable shrines and floats, with a sake lees lunch Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 Duration: 3 hours (Gathering at 10:00 AM - Dismissal at 1:00 PM) Participation Fee: 6,500 yen per person (tax included) Location: Hayase, Mihama Town (Hayase Fishing Port, Hiyoshi Shrine, Zuirinji, Nuno-e Museum, Ao-kai Cafeteria) Capacity: 10 people 09｜ Experience Making Shimekazari Take home New Year's decorations purified at the Grand Festival Date: Monday, November 23, 2026 (Holiday) Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (Gathering at 9:00 AM - Dismissal at 11:30 AM) Participation Fee: 3,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Miyashiro, Mihama Town (Mimi Shrine) Capacity: 8 people 10｜ Experience Trap Hunting with Hunters Includes a tour of the butchering process and a game barbecue Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 Duration: About 3 to 4 hours (Gathering at 9:00 AM - Dismissal sequentially after 12:00 PM, including barbecue) Participation Fee: 8,000 yen per person (tax included) Location: Shinjō, Mihama Town (BON1029, nearby mountains, and the valley) Capacity: 10 people 11｜ Experience Making Dried Persimmons From persimmon picking to making persimmon jelly Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (Gathering at 1:00 PM - Dismissal at 3:30 PM) Participation Fee: 2,000 yen per group (up to 3 people) (tax included) Location: Sagaki, Mihama Town (Kuniyoshi Kaikan - Persimmon fields in Sagaki) Capacity: 20 groups ▼For details and reservations, click here https://wakasa-mihama.jp/machitabi/... Or, From the link in the profile or DM ▼Contact Mihama Town Tourism Promotion Division TEL 0770-32-6705 Organized by: Mihama Town

Many migratory birds rest their wings at Lake Utonai🦆 During the day, the migratory birds may venture out of the lake to feed on leftover grains in nearby fields, but if the timing is right, you can see them gathered like this✨ (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

The flower fields blooming at Alps Azumino National Government Park Horigane-Hotaka District😀 The 2026 Autumn Flower Garden is currently being held🌸 Featuring five varieties of flowers, including salvia and gomphrena, in the autumn flower bed❗️ ◇Location: Den'en Bunka Zone Hotaka-guchi Flower Bed ◇Planting scale: 30,000 plants, 2,000㎡ ◇Planting varieties: Salvia, Blue Salvia, Gomphrena, Kochia, Lemon Bright ◇Best viewing period: Late September to mid-October We hope you visit!

Notice for Bicycle Rentals 📣 Cycling in Toyokorocho offers a variety of courses, from routes that run through the Tokachi Plain to serene hilly areas and expansive coastlines. 😊 Additionally, the Ōtsu District, located at the mouth of the Tokachi River, is known as the "birthplace of Tokachi" and is rich in history. Surrounded by abundant waters such as Yudo Swamp, Lake Chobushi, the Tokachi River, and Otsu Coast, you might even encounter some wild birds. 🚲 For detailed courses, please refer to the "Toyokorocho Cycling Map" available on the Toyokorocho tourism website. Enjoy comfortable cycling while feeling the pleasant autumn breeze! 🤗 🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🔶Closed: Tuesdays 🔶Rental Fees ・Cross Bike: 2,000 yen for up to 4 hours / 4,000 yen for up to 8 hours / Extension fee (per hour) 500 yen ・MTB (Electric Assist): 4,000 yen for up to 4 hours / 8,000 yen for up to 8 hours / Extension fee (per hour) 1,000 yen *For long-term rentals, please consult us. 🔶Options ・Drop-off Fee: From 1,000 yen (Toyokoro Station, Toyokoro Bussan Chokubai-sho, Obihiro Station, etc.) Consultation required. ・On-site Rental: 1,000 yen × Number of days 🔶User Guide ・Application: Please fill out the application form with the required information and present an identification document (driver's license, student ID, passport, etc.). ・Reservation: Reservations can be made via phone, fax, or email until 5:00 PM the day before business. *If you do not receive a reply from us via email, your reservation has not been confirmed. For urgent matters, please call us directly to make a reservation. *Please send your driver's license or similar documents in advance via fax or email. ・Age Requirement: If customers under 18 are using the service alone, a guardian's consent form is required. ・Cancellation: Cancellations are accepted by phone only. ・Cancellation Fees: Free up to 2 days before. 50% of the rental fee for the day before. 100% of the rental fee for the same day or no notice. 🔶Contact: Kokoroco Co., Ltd. TEL: 015-578-7202 https://www.toyokoro.jp/site/kanko/4744.html...

Autumn has arrived at Azumino Winery. Vineyards spread at the foot of the Northern Alps. This is the season when the bountiful grapes are beautifully ripening!♪ The blessings of this rich land will turn into delicious wine🍷.😄 In the on-site shop, you can enjoy shopping and wine tasting (both paid and free).

Alps Azumino National Government Park, Horigane and Hotaka area is currently at its best for the yellow cosmos. There are 800,000 cosmos flowers blooming in the terraced rice fields. It seems like a great time to enjoy during the holidays, but I'm worried about the impact of the typhoon…😟

The golden rice fields and blooming buckwheat fields of Azumino... A wonderful landscape spreads out! Although the lingering summer heat seems to continue, the mornings and evenings have become noticeably cooler in Azumino. 😄

【Cancellation Notice】 Due to poor ground conditions, preparations could not be completed by the day before, and the "58th Gosenkoku Matsuri in Ogata Town, Bungoono City" scheduled for Sunday, September 20th has been canceled. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 58th Gosenkoku Matsuri in Ogata Town, Bungoono City ❚ Scheduled for September 20, 2026 The Gosenkoku Matsuri will be held in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This is a unique annual festival where portable shrines from around Ogata Town gather in one schoolyard. It is held with the aim of connecting traditional culture, which has been passed down in the community, to the next generation, along with prayers for a bountiful harvest. At the venue, Ogata Elementary School grounds, the portable shrines are lined up neatly, and the sounds of drums, lion dances, and kagura (Shinto ritual dance) add color to the festival. Among the highlights, the lion dance and white bear, which are rarely seen up close, are unique attractions for this day. 【Date】Sunday, September 20, 2026 【Location】Ogata Elementary School Grounds (100 Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) The event may be canceled or changed due to weather conditions. 【Event Schedule】 10:00 Lion Dance, White Bear, Portable Shrine Setup 11:30 Mikoshi Matsuri (Procession of the Portable Shrine) 12:00 Ogata Akatsuki Taiko (Drum Performance) 12:15 Okudake Ryū Kamihata Lion Dance Club 12:30 Ogata Three Shrines Kagura, Ogata Children's Kagura 16:00 Return of the Portable Shrine 16:20 Lion Dance, White Bear 17:15 Return of the Portable Shrine *Start times may vary depending on the situation. ▶ Concurrent Event 13:30～ Children's Portable Shrine Procession 【Organizer and Contact】 Gosenkoku Matsuri Executive Committee, Ogata Branch Phone: 0974-42-2111 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

On August 23, 2026, the 33rd Sugaoi Stone Buddha Fire Festival was held in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. During the festival's signature event, the "Chicken Crowing Contest," participants donned creative costumes and showcased their unique crowing sounds. The venue was filled with warm smiles and applause throughout the event. Additionally, the stage featured powerful performances of traditional Japanese taiko drums by the "Toyokai" and dances from "Okubata Kagura," captivating the audience with a series of impressive acts. In the latter half of the festival, the "Torch Throwing" event took place, where lit torches were thrown at a pillar approximately 3 meters high, with many children eagerly participating. ■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🌻Sunflower Field🌻 In Teshikaga, there are spots where you can see many lovely sunflowers blooming beautifully at this time of year❣️ And guess what! Yesterday and today might just be the peak bloom?! You can easily find the location by searching for Taisei Rotec Corporation, Teshikaga Asphalt Plant. Enter the road next to the Teshikaga Town Speed Skating Rink! Please be careful as this place is different from the one posted last year⚠️ There is a parking area in front of the field, so please share the space amicably🅿️ Be sure to enjoy lots of sunflowers this year as well🌻

The End of a Summer Day July 26, 2026, Sayocho, Hyogo Prefecture, Sunflower Field Captured at the sunflower field in Sayocho, Hyogo Prefecture. I encountered the sight of the summer sun setting beyond the sea of blooming sunflowers at dusk. I pressed the shutter to capture the end of a summer day, as the sky and sunflower field were painted by the sunset.

🌻Sunflower Field🌻 In Teshikaga, there are spots where you can see many charming sunflowers blooming beautifully during this season❣️ And guess what! Yesterday and today might be just perfect for full bloom?! You can easily find the location by searching for Taisei Rotec Co., Ltd. Teshikaga Asphalt Plant. Enter the road next to the Teshikaga Town Speed Skating Rink! Please be careful as this place is different from where I posted last year⚠️ There is a parking area in front of the field, so please share the space responsibly🅿️ I hope you enjoy many sunflowers this year as well🌻

The 33rd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held on August 23, 2026 The "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" will take place at Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Starting with sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies in the evening, the festival will be filled with exciting taiko performances, kagura, and torch throwing, creating a lively atmosphere as night falls. One of the highlights is the "Rooster Imitation Contest," inspired by local legends. Participants don handmade costumes (though costumes are not required) and showcase their unique performances imitating rooster sounds in a fun event. Enjoy the nostalgic and rich atmosphere of this fire festival at the venue. 【Date】Sunday, August 23, 2026 【Location】Sugao Stone Buddha Front Square (Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Parking】Parking is available in front of Sugao Elementary School (a free shuttle taxi will operate to the venue) 【Event Schedule】 15:00 Sacred rituals and Buddhist ceremonies 15:10 Oni Welcoming 15:20 Opening Ceremony and Mochi Throwing 15:30 Toyokai Taiko 16:00 Rooster Imitation Contest 17:00 Torch Throwing 18:00 Okubata Kagura 20:00 End ▶ Rooster Imitation Contest Participants Wanted 【Participation Fee】Free (Participation prizes available) 【Application Deadline】Thursday, August 20, 2026 【Prizes】1st place: 30,000 yen; 2nd place: 20,000 yen; 3rd place: 10,000 yen in gift certificates 【Additional Prize】Roadside Station Mie gift certificate Applications can be made through the Sugao Regional Promotion Council 【Organizer and Contact Information】 Sugao Regional Promotion Council TEL: 090-7455-4739 ❚ What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? It is organized by local residents to promote regional revitalization and raise awareness of the Sugao rock-carved Buddha. The "Rooster Imitation Contest" is based on local legends. According to the legend, an oni (demon) that had settled in the area demanded, "Give me a village girl as a bride!" The troubled village chief consulted a monk, who told the oni, "If you carve five stone Buddhas into the cliff in one night, I will give you a daughter as a bride; if not, you must leave the village." Concerned villagers went to check at night and found the oni carving the fifth statue. They had the village's rooster imitation master imitate a rooster's crow, tricking the oni into thinking it was morning, causing it to flee. ■■ Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🌻Sunflower Field🌻 In Teshikaga, there are spots where you can see many charming sunflowers blooming beautifully during this season❣️ The location is around the fourth image. Please note that it's different from the place I posted last year🙇‍♂️✨ Are they almost in full bloom?? Be sure to enjoy this moment🌻

"The whole school assembly will begin!" A sunflower field instead of the summer schoolyard. Many sunflowers were facing the same direction, beautifully lined up. Some children were looking straight ahead, some were slightly turned, and some were still small. As I watched, their figures blended with those of the students lining up for the assembly. "Now, let's start the whole school assembly!"

I visited the sunflower field at Shioya no Hatake in SakaiIyoku, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. ᡣ( ᐢ ᵕ ᐢ )✨ The vast expanse of sunflowers looked like a yellow carpet ◝(*'▿'*)◜✨ The contrast with the blue sky was beautiful, making it the perfect spot to feel the essence of summer. (◕ᴗ◕)📸🌻💛 *Photo taken on July 11th.

The summer garden at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsucho, Hokkaido. During summer, the sunflower fields are the main attraction, but due to last month's unpredictable weather, they are still in bud form. However, all the decorations in the garden have been changed to a summer theme, making it quite impressive.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 8th, we will hold the "Bakkan Festival" in Otofuke, a town that boasts the highest wheat production in Japan this year😊 The Bakkan Festival is an event where you can experience Otofuke's "delicious," "fun," and "warm" through wheat, featuring a variety of gourmet foods and hands-on activities centered around wheat!! The venue consists of three spots along the "Otofuke Melody Line" on the town road from the Otofuke-Obihiro Interchange to Tokachigawa Onsen: Roadside Station Otofuke, Miura Farm, and Tokachigawa Onsen. We have prepared various experiences and events at each venue🎵 You can enjoy family-friendly activities such as "Stone Oven Pizza Making Experience," straw roll rolling, and flour milling to learn about and taste Otofuke-grown wheat😍 There are plenty of limited menu items using "Otofuke No. 1 Wheat," allowing you to enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes! Additionally, a giant art installation will appear in the wheat fields! You can view the giant art from a high-altitude work vehicle (fee required) Moreover, a stamp rally will be held across the three venues! Finally, please relax by soaking in the mall onsen at the Roadside Station's garden spa🤗 https://www.tokachigawa.jp/ed_detail.php?id=253&dateid=7184...

Trekking on Rebun Island, I have immersed myself in various mountainous landscapes representative of Japan, such as Kamikochi and the Tateyama Mountain Range, as a lover of mountain walking. However, the flower fields on the floating hills in the sea offer a unique world that can only be experienced by coming to this place. The vast panorama, scattered with a variety of alpine plants in vibrant colors, makes me think that if there is a heaven, it might look like this. In the northernmost summer of Japan, the breathtaking scenery that can only be encountered in this season and at this location is something I hope everyone can come, see, and feel at least once in their lifetime. It truly is a paradise.

Introduction to Rental Bicycles and Cycling Tours🚴🚴🚴 The cycling tour "Memuro Sanpo" in Memuro Town allows you to leisurely enjoy the streets and nature of Memuro by bicycle with a local guide😊 Tokachi, known for its thriving agriculture and dairy farming, offers vast fields and ranches, unique views of the Hidaka Mountain Range, and beautiful scenery to enjoy with all your senses😍 The concept is "Delicious, Beautiful, and Memorable Memuro Sanpo"🎵🎵 We are always recruiting for cycling tours. Our guided cycling tours offer a variety of courses suitable for beginners to intermediate riders!! We also accept custom plans tailored to your requests. Bicycles are available for rent at "Memuro-do 1st Floor - Memuro Town Tourism and Products Association" located in front of Memuro Station. We also offer a delivery service to your desired rental and return location (please note that a handling fee may apply). Be sure to experience the charm of Memuro Town by riding a bicycle🤗 https://tokachiplus.com//

The sunflower field located in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It’s a hidden gem with fewer people on weekday evenings. The sunflowers are beautifully in bloom, so be sure to stop by!

This is Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. This time, we showcase the autumn cosmos fields. In the background is Mt. Akagi. Being on a hill allows for a great view of the surroundings. As seasonal flowers are planted, the scenery changes, adding to the excitement.

In the flower fields of Agrostemma, the beautiful scenery of Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyohou can be seen. The Agrostemma fields belong to a local farmer, and we are truly grateful. The sight of the Agrostemma swaying in the wind is a hidden gem that offers a refreshing summer atmosphere. The mountains in the background are the Nikkō Mountains, where you can capture stunning photos of beautiful peaks like Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyohou.

The Sunflower Festival held in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, features a stunning display of sunflowers in full bloom. This year marks the 35th edition, and towering sunflowers will bloom in the fields where farmers have worked hard for many years. The event will take place on July 18th and 19th, 2026, but the sunflowers can be enjoyed even on days outside of the event.

Introduction to Tourist Attractions ❚ Karasudake Enkei Bunsui Located in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Karasudake Enkei Bunsui is a facility that conveys the history of water that has supported local life. The mountainous area of Ogata Town was once a place struggling to secure water. To solve this issue, a channel called "Haseoiro," approximately 22 kilometers long, was developed over many years. Karasudake Enkei Bunsui was established along this channel to fairly distribute essential water to fields and farms. Its unique circular structure is designed to divide water into specific ratios for different regions. This place not only offers beautiful scenery but also showcases the system that has supported people's lives and agriculture, making it a major highlight. *Water flows from June to about September each year. There is no water flow during other times, so please be cautious when planning your visit. Location: Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Kobara ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended tourist spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

On June 14th (Sunday), the "Mikata Goko Future Conference" will be held! Tourist destinations that attract people from around the world are always inhabited by those who love and take pride in their land. With the theme of "Creating a Region Chosen by the World," we invite Hiroshi Mizobata, a leading figure in the Osaka-Kansai Expo and inbound tourism, to explore the potential of Mikata Goko that can compete globally, while re-examining the value (treasures) of Mikata Goko from a global perspective and envisioning the next future together with everyone. Overview of the Mikata Goko Future Conference Date: June 14, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 13:30 - 16:00 (Doors open at 13:00) Venue: Mihama Town Lifelong Learning Center Nabiasu (29-3 Gōichi, Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture) Participation Fee: Free Application: Not required Organized by: Mikata Goko Wide Area Tourism Council Co-organized by: Mihama Town, Wakasa Town Event Details [Part 1] Keynote Speech When the region gets excited, the world moves! ~ The energy and humanity of the region to become a "Chosen Tourist Destination" ~ Hiroshi Mizobata, Chairman of the Osaka Tourism Bureau (Former Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency) [Part 2] Panel Discussion Rediscovering the 'Value' of Mikata Goko from the World ~ The life we enjoy is a value we can proudly present to the world ~ <Panelists> Hiroshi Mizobata, Chairman of the Osaka Tourism Bureau Tomohide Tanaka, Director of the Tourism Region Promotion Division, Japan Tourism Agency Yoshikazu Tanaka, General Manager of the Osaka Tourism Bureau Mitsuru Hayashida, CEO of Rainbow Line Co., Ltd. Julian Giri, CEO of TARGET JAMM Co., Ltd. Katsuyuki Oka, CEO of Okasamiya Co., Ltd. <Facilitator> Masaki Yamashita, Fellow at JTB Corporation Research Institute https://www.town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp/soshiki/11/16289.html...

The ears of wheat illuminated by the setting sun create a beautiful landscape of golden-colored wheat fields as the sun sets behind the Northern Alps.