【2025 Tangram Motto Winter Triathlon in Shinshu Shinano Town】Held in! It is a [winter] triathlon that performs three events: running on the snow, biking, and cross-country skiing ☆ This year's event was held in with triathlon Olympia Yuichi Hosoda. It was raining lightly, but all the players were doing their best!

[We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon! ] ❄️】 Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town in March 2025! Register now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿 This time, we will introduce the charm of cross-country skiing! ⛷️ Cross-country skiing is a good way to balance your whole body, increase stamina and endurance ✨, improve cardio fitness, and have a positive impact on 💪 other sports In addition, smooth operation is required, so flexibility is also increased! Gari 👟 flexibility also helps prevent injuries And because the competition is held in a harsh environment, you can train your mental strength! You will learn to concentrate and persevere, and you will 🔥 be able to withstand the pressure of competition Check out the photos for details! Whether you're looking for a challenge or aren't sure, why not dive into a new world of sports? ✨ Click here to enter ↓ https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289...

We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture in March 2025! ⛷️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Today, I'm going to tell you what to wear for winter triathlon cross-country skiing! There are many people who want to participate in competitions but are wondering what kind of clothes to wear. You may be wondering how it differs from going to a ski resort. When cross-country skiing, it's best to wear lighter clothes than when skiing at the ski resort! It is a good idea to choose clothing that is easy to move around and easy to put on and take off. When I participated for the first time, I went in ski clothes, but as soon as I moved, I got hot and my clothes got wet with sweat. Therefore, it is essential to wear quick-drying innerwear so that you don't sweat cold! ✨ (The third photo is from when I went in ski clothes (laughs)) Details are also included in the photo, so please refer to it! Please prepare well before the competition and enjoy 🏅💪 it comfortably Whether you want to give it a try or are still unsure, why not experience the charm of winter triathlon and dive into a new world of sports? 🏅 Click here to enter ↓ https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289...

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Izena Island Tourism Association. Izena Island is located in the north of the main island of Okinawa, and the circumference of the island is 17 kilometers, and you can go around it in about 20 minutes by car. Izena Village, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture is an island consisting of three uninhabited islands: the main island "Izena Island", "Yanaha Island", "Gushigawa Island", and "Furujin Island". The population of Izena Island in Okinawa Prefecture is 1,322 as of the 2020 Reiwa 2 survey, and it is also known as the birthplace of "Shoenou", the first king of the second Sho clan of the Ryukyu Dynasty. In this first post, we will introduce Izena Island and introduce the attractions of sightseeing spots and activities. ■■Sightseeing spots on Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ ◆ Futamigaura Coast Superb view of two rocks of Gitara "Gitara" means a sheer rock cliff, and the sheer rocks in the sea and land are called "sea gitara / land gitara". The Gitara Coast, which has a total length of about 1 km, is dotted with many sea and land gitaras, and it has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan because of the beauty of the arrangement of sea and land gitara, land and broad-leaved trees! In addition, "Mattera Beach" in the Gitara Coast area is a hidden gem beach with white sand and highly transparent blue waters. There is also a campsite. ◆ Gitara Observatory Located in the Gitara Coast area, the "Gitara Observatory" is a popular observation spot! In particular, it is also a valuable place where you can overlook the two opposite sea and land Gitara. Don't miss the starry sky and city illuminations at night. ◆ Izena Castle Ruins The altitude of the "Izena Castle Ruins" in the southeast of Izena Island is 70m. It is said that the castle was built in the Gusuku period 11th ~ 14th century by King Shoen's grandfather "Lord Sameigawa". It is said that it was said to be an "impregnable castle" because it was cut into a pyramid shape and had precipitous cliffs on three sides. From the top of the ruins of Izena Castle, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sea. In addition, the "Izena Tama Palace" at the foot of the ruins of Izena Castle has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan. ◆ Izena Beach Izena Beach Located on the south side of Izena Island, this beach has a cobalt blue sea! It is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy swimming and camping, and toilets and showers are also available. * 2023 Reiwa 5 partially unusable due to seawall maintenance work from July. ◆ Shoenwang Oniwa Park To commemorate the 580th anniversary of King Shoen's birth, it is a park that was built in 1996 Heisei 8. There are still a steady stream of worshippers in Shoen-o Oniwa Park, and there is also the Shiohira River in the park, which is said to have been used for the birthing bath of King Shoen. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the history of the Ryukyu kings. ◆ Mekaruke House Designated as a nationally designated important cultural property building, the "Meikari Family Residence" is the house where the direct family of the Mekari family lived. It escaped damage from the war and was well preserved, so it was rebuilt in Meiji 39 1906 1906. ◆ Samure Michi The "Samure Road" is an ancient road with a total length of 2 kilometers that was used as the only living road connecting the village of Izena and the southwestern part of Izena Island around the 12th ~ 13th century. "Samure" is a Ryukyu dialect word that means "samurai" a samurai family related to the royal family. The quartzite mah stone laid on the Samure Road resembled the footprints of a samurai, so it was named the Samure Road. The Samure Road is also used as an approach road to connect the royal family's holy tomb, the Izena Tama Palace, when the Meikari family, who are relatives of the Sho family, hold the "Koji Seimei Festival", which is an event to visit the graves of their ancestors. ◆ Shirasagi Observatory Facing the sea, it is an observatory with a good view overlooking the Gitara Coast Futamigaura and the sea! It is a popular view spot where you can also see the ruins of Izena Castle and Yanaha Island. ■■Activity information on Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ ◆ Bicycle rental Izena Island has few gradients, so it is also recommended to rent a bicycle to visit the famous spots! While galloping through the idyllic scenery, please enjoy Izena Island. ◆ Diving, snorkeling The highly transparent sea of Izena Island is ideal for marine activities! There are plenty of highlights such as coral reefs and caves of light. There is no doubt that it will be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced players! ◆ Sea fishing On Izena Island, there are many points for chinu black bream fishing. The official website of the Izena Island Tourism Association also has a "Fishing Map of Izena Island", so please make use of it! ■■Gourmet information on Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ ◆ Awamori Awamori, which is made in the Ryukyu Islands, also has a sake brewery on Izena Island. Please enjoy the mellow taste of awamori! ◆Okinawa Soba in Izena You can enjoy the unique flavors of Izena Island, such as Okinawa Soba using plenty of Okinawa's specialty "Mozuku" and Okinawa Soba using rice from Izena Island for the noodles. ■■ Festivals and event information on Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture ■■ ◆ Izena 88 Triathlon Tournament Approximately 600 athletes participate every year, making it the largest event on Izena Island. Healthy men and women over the age of 18 are welcome to participate regardless of nationality. The 7-hour heated competition is a must-see! ◆ Unner "Unna" is a traditional festival on Izena Island that prays for a good harvest of rice. Powerful events such as tug-of-war, snai wrestling on a plank, and the Okinawa sumo wrestling tournament will be held. ■■Accommodation information for Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ There are a variety of accommodation facilities in Izena Island, including hotels, vacation rentals, and guest houses. You can enjoy a wide range of accommodations, from facilities with a view of the beach to accommodations with a cozy atmosphere ■■Tradition of Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ One of the charms of Izena Island is the tradition of "Ihyajute". Ihyajute is a word that means "the people of Izena are compassionate." The tradition of hospitality, in which visitors from outside the island were given harvests such as fishing without discrimination, has been rooted for a long time. On the island, you can experience Ihyajute, which is still carried over to this day. You can enter the garden where tea is placed on the veranda of the house, listen to the story of the island while drinking tea, and spend a relaxing time, which is a tradition unique to Izena Island. ■■Access information to Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture■■ ◆ In the case of a private car From Naha Airport, take the expressway and drive north for about 2 hours, and from Unten Port Nakijin Village, take a car ferry for about 1 hour. ◆ In the case of a taxi From Naha Airport, use the expressway and drive north for about 2 hours fare: about 16,000 yen About 25 minutes from Nago City to Unten Port Fare: about 2,400 yen ~ You can also use buses and highway buses from Naha Airport. For details, please check the official website of the Izunashima Tourism Association. There are also rental car shops for cars, bicycles, mopeds, etc. on Izena Island. Please make use of it when sightseeing. 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\Events related to Izena Island in November/ Here are some events on and off the island. [Outside the island] 11/11 Sat Izena Kyoyu Performing Arts Association Charity Performance [Shimauchi] 11/11 Sat Tour de Okinawa in Izenajima Tournament [On the island] 11/19th 36th Zena 88 Triathlon Tournament 【Shimauchi】11/23 Holiday Izena Village Health Fair & Shimazora City Flea Market 【Off-Island】11/24 Fri Remote Island Fair 2023 [On the island] 11/25 Sat Drag Race 2023 in Izenajima Tournament November is full of events!