Event Announcement📣 On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊 Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵 During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍 At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨ A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼ Be sure to witness that moment🎶 ★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble ★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission) ★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance ★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter ★16:30–: Fun Lottery ★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival *To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office. (First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian) ★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town. Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗 🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30 *In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday) 🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed 🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...

Summer in Kyoto Can Be Intense – Take a Break and Enjoy Traditional Japanese Play at AriHana Kyoto Kyoto’s rainy season has already ended, and the city is now experiencing very hot summer days. July is also the season of the famous Gion Festival, one of Kyoto’s most iconic summer events. As the festival begins and the Yoiyama evenings start from July 14, the city becomes even more lively and crowded with visitors. When families visit Kyoto in summer, we often hear comments like, “It’s much hotter than we expected,” or “Everywhere is crowded. Is there a quieter place where we can relax with children?” We truly understand how challenging summer sightseeing in Kyoto can be, especially for families traveling with young children. That is one of the reasons we opened AriHana Kyoto. AriHana Kyoto is an indoor family-friendly space where children and parents can relax and enjoy traditional Japanese play together. Families from many different countries have visited us and spent time playing freely, discovering Japanese culture through simple, nostalgic games. Here, you can enjoy traditional Japanese activities such as kendama, daruma otoshi, karuta, and more in a calm and comfortable tatami room. Children can play, parents can sit back and relax, and families can spend unhurried time together away from the summer heat and crowds. If you are looking for a quiet indoor place to rest and create special family memories during your Kyoto trip, we would be delighted to welcome you to AriHana Kyoto. Why not add a different kind of Kyoto memory to your journey this summer?

The 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival will be held on Sunday, August 2nd. This year, we have plenty of fun events planned! ★Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show ★Perupne Fire Festival ★Doshin Fireworks Festival Further details will be announced on this account and the Taiki Town Tourist Association's website as they are finalized. Stay tuned!

A mosque located near Yoyogi-Uehara Station, at the border of Shinjukuku and Shibuyaku in Tokyo Metropolis. Visiting is free, and even on holidays, there are few people. You can also enjoy Turkish coffee at the neighboring restaurant. As I looked up at the dome, I was enveloped in a strange sensation, as if I were peering into the "structure of the universe."

Starting today, April 28th (Tuesday), a new souvenir from Taiki Town, "Sora Tobu Tigre - A Journey Through the Scents of Taiki Town," is now available at Cosmall Taiki! This souvenir was jointly developed by the local revitalization team of Taiki Town and the French patisserie ami poire. Tigre is a baked good originating from France, featuring a moist financier base with a rich ganache filling in the center. We focused on using local ingredients, including those from Taiki Town (haskap, raspberries, honey), Tokachi (eggs), and Hokkaido (flour, butter). Eating it will surely make you feel as if you are exploring Taiki Town. Be sure to give it a try!

Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museums 5-1 Shimokiri-cho, Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu Prefecture It is a museum that is quite worth seeing. There are many actual machines. There are quite knowledgeable volunteers who guide us. There are also simulations, but if you make a reservation after seeing the exhibition, the waiting time will be long, so I think it is better to make a reservation for the simulation first and Visiting the site Inside the Facility immediately after entering the store. I think the children will be overwhelmed by the huge aircraft. If you are not that interested in airplanes, you can look for highlights at the Stamp Rally and enjoy the Hayabusa2 mission experience like a game. Even children who are not interested at all can enjoy the outdoor playground equipment.

🚀 Interactive Facility: Tomakomai City Science Center and Mir Exhibition Hall 🚀 Located about a 20-minute walk from JR Tomakomai Station, the Tomakomai City Science Center offers around 40 hands-on experiences focused on space and aviation, all free of charge! 💁‍♀️ The attached Mir Exhibition Hall displays a spare spacecraft for Mir, the space station launched by Russia (the former Soviet Union) in 1986! ✨ This is not a replica—the real Mir spacecraft is on display, making it a truly impressive spot to visit! 📸 Be sure to stop by when you come to Tomakomai City! 😊 [ Tomakomai City Science Center and Mir Exhibition Hall ] 〇 Address: 3-1-12 Asahimachi, Tomakomai 〇 Opening Hours: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM 〇 Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday) 〇 Admission: Free 〇 Parking: Free 〇 Contact: 0144-33-9158

Today, September 12, is Space Day 🚀🌕 At the Space Exchange Center SORA in Taiki Town, you can learn in depth about the roughly 30-year history of the town’s ventures into space and the future of this space-focused community 💫 This year the center plans to remain open through the end of October. Come visit us!

Floating in space, a sea of wetness, a sea of clouds... Where is the Flamouro Highlands, where Apollo's ships landed? This photo was taken by pressing the smartphone against the eyepiece of the telescope.

Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture Milky Way in Sakura Space Park Vertical composition