2026 Limited to this summer! "Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry" An original curry made with fresh and delicious summer vegetables from Azumino! Available at 13 local restaurants. Serving period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026 *Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant's situation. Today, we introduce "Village Azumino" which offers "Chicken Tomato & Black Keema Curry," allowing you to enjoy two types of curry at once. The Chicken Tomato Curry is visually appealing with large chunks of meat, which crumble beautifully and are well-cooked. The impactful black Keema Curry is made with bamboo charcoal powder, offering a rich flavor that makes you want to eat it again and again. Above all, the sausage unique to this curry was exquisite! The homemade sausage primarily uses Shinshu pork, but surprisingly includes Shinshu salmon, making it light yet allowing you to truly taste the Shinshu salmon. We also enjoyed the "Jumbo Fried Shrimp Omelet Rice." The large fried shrimp that overflows from the bento box is satisfying! It's perfect for those who want to eat their fill. It comes with miso soup made with homemade miso and a salad. Not just for lunch, the rice served at Village Azumino comes from the Chūgyū District, and many vegetables used are also from the Chūgyū District. Reservations are required for lunch, so please make sure to book ahead before heading out. Village Azumino is conveniently located near the Azumino Interchange, offering various enjoyable experiences. You can also enjoy day-use bathing, making it a great stop before heading home from your trip. Additionally, there's the Azumino Glass Studio, where you can observe and experience glass-making, and the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum, home to Japan's leading insect ecology researcher and nature photographer. With a large parking lot and share cycle ports available, it serves as a great starting point for your travels. ----------------- Store Information ----------------- Village Azumino 【Address】 6780 Toyoshina Minamihotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8201 【Phone】 0263-72-8568 【Business Hours】 Reservations only (Weekdays 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) 【Closed】 Second Tuesday of every month (Open in August) Please check with the restaurant for the latest information. Also, don't forget to like and save for future reference!

We have a Hercules beetle at home, which my son is raising with great care. Say cheese outside! For insect lovers, an irresistible summer has arrived.

As the air warms up, rainy days become more frequent. Even while walking with a camera, you may find yourself surprised by sudden downpours. When you find a place to shelter from the rain and glance down, you might see a small creature that has also escaped the rain.

Despite the powerful buzzing sound it makes, this round-bodied bee has large eyes and is known as the bumblebee. Somehow charming, this bee is in its mating season during spring.

Inatomi Shrine ⛩️, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture Temizuya with hydrangeas Living there, hydrangeas and bees The world view of June flowers

Roadside Station Engarumori no Okhotsk will Held in a three-group joint Events "Go to Okhotsk at Roadside Station Engarumori" on Sunday, March 30. This Events is a joint Events held by the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center, which exhibits the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation", the Marusebu Insect Club, and the Engaru Town Tourism Association, and this is the fourth Held in. At the Events, the Popular Workshop "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)" You can see "beetles and stag beetles on display (touch is OK!)" and "obsidian kaleidoscope making experience (charged)", which are popular every time! 【Held in】 Date & Time: March 30 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 Location: Roadside Station Okhotsk 2F Please come to Okhotsk at the Roadside Station Engaru Forest for memories of the Spring Vacation! !!

Roadside Station Engarumori no Okhotsk will Held in a three-group joint Events "Go to Okhotsk at Roadside Station Engarumori" on Sunday, March 30. This Events is a joint Events held by the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center, which exhibits the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation", the Marusebu Insect Club, and the Engaru Town Tourism Association, and this is the fourth Held in. At the Events, the Popular Workshop "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)" You can see "beetles and stag beetles on display (touch is OK!)" and "obsidian kaleidoscope making experience (charged)", which are popular every time! 【Held in】 Date & Time: March 30 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 Location: Roadside Station Okhotsk 2F Please come to Okhotsk at the Roadside Station Engaru Forest for memories of the Spring Vacation! !!

Every year from the end of October to the beginning of November, the chestnut tiger butterfly ✨ flies to Izu Matsuzaki Town This is an image I took when I went out on the Suruga Bay ferry two years ago! Fascination with ♡♡ the pattern of the body and feathers is very beautiful and mysterious

This photo was taken at home today, but watch out for caterpillars in the summer!

Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture Youth Forest Sunny Sunday Everyone seems to like the sun. My daughter also plays outside, The animals were also basking in the sun.

"Chopsticks Cherry Blossom Tree" in Hiroryo Town, Nara Prefecture This is a photo taken with! Cherry blossoms in the background, and two butterflies I had a hard time capturing the moment when I was flying. I was able to take a combination of cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, and butterflies, so I think I was able to make a very spring-like photo!

Enlightenment has passed, dandelions have begun to bloom on the sunny riverbank banks, and ladybirds have also begun to bloom...

It is a migratory butterfly, Asagi Madara.

In recent years, the Sekigahara Battlefield has become popular as a spot for chestnut tiger. There were still few days when I visited. Sekigahara, Fuwa District, Gifu Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 2023/10

Hiroshima City Hiroshima City Botanical Park Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Hiroshima City Botanical Park 👈 One piece 📸 chestnut tiger from the botanical park The stock has accumulated too much, so please 🙏 let me post it before it goes into storage.

This is the first chestnut tiger of the season. One flew to the usual place. Mie PrefectureToin Town

I found a dragonfly when I took a walk with my friends. It was fun that the two of us secretly approached and took pictures so as not to run away. I was too scared to get any closer. But the dragonfly was very beautiful.

While straddling my bicycle to go shopping, I met a nice red spider liliies on the road along the river that I entered to take a slightly different route today * '∇'* At the red spider liliies that is in full bloom along the Aburayama River in Noaku, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, I felt the beginning of autumn at the same time as the end of summer, so I hurried back to take pictures and took a photo session 🍂. red spider liliies has a negative image, but I have ☺️ a bright impression like a fireworks.

From Takaosanguchi Station to the cable car boarding area, you will find TAKAO 599 MUSEUM. This facility displays insect specimens and taxidermy of creatures that live on Mt. Takao. Once every hour, a projection mapping show highlights what makes Mt. Takao special. A café on site lets you enjoy a good cup of coffee while gazing at nature. I once viewed the specimens with students from our school, and the students from Sri Lanka, who had never had the chance before, were deeply moved. Mt. Takao is home to many rare creatures. Studying in such a nature-rich setting is a valuable experience for students.

Near the Ichijoya Asakura ruins in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture Kawa dragonfly

This photo was taken yesterday when I went to the sea bream gold mine in Oita Prefecture. I like the balance between dahlias and grasshoppers in the fall.

At this time of year, the cicadas in the yard are unearthed and shelled, and this year is no exception. The wings of the freshly feathered cicada are transparent emerald green, which is very beautiful.

Ant hell

Saitama lavender park is one of the largest lavender park in Kanto area. In the park you may see millions of bee butterfly grasshopper and birds. The park is located on the foothills of Musashiranzan ramzan area. If you have a chance to see this place please try next year since this years festival is over.

Saitama lavender festival at musashi ranzan area is a real hidden gem. Around 22000 lavender bloomed this year. It looks so gorgeous.

The Ryujin centipede, which has just been registered as a new species in Okinawa, It is the largest centipede in Japan country. Jade-colored paws are characteristic. Centipedes have a strong image of being ferocious, but the individuals I met were at least mild-mannered. They are known to be strong mothers and continue to raise their offspring born from eggs for a while. In addition, if you are in a good mood, it will clean your sense of touch, so it is easy to understand the feeling. If you're hungry, you'll be in a bad mood, so watch out :

Mr. chestnut tiger! It's a butterfly 🦋 that became the motif of Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer. Right behind is this spot with a view of the sea. It's hard to get there, but there are few people and it's a 😆 hole spot.

At this time of year, at night, you can see a very fantastic world in the forest or shiny. The rural town where Princess Hotaru is located is my secret spot that I don't want to tell anyone else.

This photo was taken at iZoo on the Izu Peninsula. There are few people in the Kanto suburbs, and depending on your ingenuity, you can take beautiful photos. You can enjoy it when you go out to play with children up to infants ~ lower grades of elementary school! There was a spot here where the aquarium reflected like a mirror, and I was able to take a beautiful picture.

A cold late autumn morning. The morning dew on the dragonflies made me feel the end of autumn.