"Golden Ume Plum" is one of the specialties of Minami-Echizen Town. "Golden Ume Plum" is a ripe Ume Plum, so the harvest is slower than other Ume Plums and takes about one more month. The green Ume plums ripen and turn yellow, and the sweet Roux tea Aroma makes you want to take a deep breath! During the harvest season, it is also sold at "Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi".

Pigeon Home Products, which manufactures and sells skin care products, and Atami City have collaborated to develop "YUKUMI," a hand cream containing Atami Hot Spring Water. A new souvenir was born with a product that utilizes the Hot Spring of Atami! The name of the product is derived from the "hot spring pumping route" that the Tokugawa family carried Hot Spring from Atami to Edo Castle. With the cooperation of designers in the city, the package design is based on the motif of retro bathhouse tiles. It moisturizes and smoothly moisturizes to the fingertips, and contains the Aroma of Ume Plum, which is named after the Atami Ume Plum Garden, so a slightly sweet and refreshing Aroma Unfolds and has a relaxing effect. It was developed as a product that heals not only the skin of the hands but also the mind. When you come to Atami, please buy it as a Souvenir for yourself or for your loved ones! 【Hand cream with Atami Hot Spring Water "YUKUMI"】 Release date: October 1, 2025 Selling price: 1000 yen for 1 bottle of 50g (tax included) Manufacturer / Pigeon Home Products Co., Ltd. ●Dealers as of 10/1 ↓ ・Marutaka Specialty Store (Heiwa-dori Shopping Street in front of Atami Station) ・Japanese cedar specialty store (Heiwa-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station) ・ Marufuku specialty store (Heiwa-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station) ・Marufuku Takahashi Specialty Store (Nakamise Shopping Street in front of Atami Station) ・Atami Tourism Association (in Shinsui Park, Nagisa-cho, Atami City)

Photographed 8/25/25. This is CAFE ANDON's morning. It is a set of pot-au-feu and campagne.

Photographed 8/25/25. This is CAFE ANDON's homemade Ume Plum Soda.

Hello, Cool Japan Video viewers! This is the Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Association from Fukui Prefecture. Minami-Echizen Town in Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture sits almost at the center of Fukui Prefecture. The town blends sea, mountains, and countryside, and its history and culture thrive here. Formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, Minami-Echizen preserves the distinct character and attractions of each area. A beautiful Sea of Japan coastline unfolds along the shore, while inland you can enjoy satoyama countryside shaped by mountains and clear streams! Minami-Echizen is also known for preserving Japan’s traditional rural landscapes, where you can experience a way of life in harmony with nature that changes with the seasons. In the tranquil rice fields, agricultural experiences like rice planting and harvesting are popular and delight many visitors. Access to Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture By car, the town is about a 5-minute drive from the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nanjo Smart Interchange, making highway access very convenient. You can also use the JR Hokuriku Main Line via Imajo Station and nanjou station, which makes travel comfortable from the Kansai and Chukyo areas. From Nagoya or Osaka, it takes about two to three hours by car or train, making day trips easy. At Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi, electric rental bicycles are available, making a relaxed cycling tour of Minami-Echizen a popular way to sightsee. About Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minami-Echizen belongs to Nanjo District in Fukui Prefecture, covers about 344 square kilometers, and has a population of around 9,000 people (as of May 2025). The town offers abundant nature and a peaceful lifestyle. Stretching north to south, Minami-Echizen ranges from coastal settlements to mountain farming villages, each with its own culture and customs. Local residents are active in tourism, agriculture, and crafts, attracting attention from many visitors. Historical background of Minami-Echizen Town From ancient to medieval and early modern times, Minami-Echizen developed as a key hub for transportation and logistics. During the Edo period, the Imajo area prospered as a post town on the Hokkokukaido, welcoming many travelers and merchants. Stone-paved roads and latticed houses still remain, evoking the bustle of those days. The Kono area flourished as a port for Kitamae ships traveling the Sea of Japan, and buildings that reflect the lifestyle of wealthy merchants still stand. These historical assets are preserved today as the town’s cultural properties. Popular sightseeing spots in Minami-Echizen Town Hanahasu park In summer about 130 varieties of lotus blossom, creating a quiet, elegant scene. The park has walking paths, an observation deck, and rest areas, and the annual Hasu Festival draws many visitors. You can also enjoy lotus-based foods and local specialties. Imajo-shuku Post Town A post town that preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. Stone-paved streets and white-walled houses convey a historic mood and a calm ambiance. The area is highly valued as cultural heritage and is designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Hands-on activities like soba noodle making and guided town walks are available. Nearby you’ll find museums, cafes, and lodging housed in traditional houses, offering a refined time steeped in history. Kitamae Ship Owner's House Ukonke The residence of the Ukonke family, wealthy Kitamae ship merchants of the Edo period, is open to the public. Inside, exhibits recreate merchant life and display materials about historic trade routes—an irresistible space for history enthusiasts. Yashaga-ike A mountain pond steeped in mysterious legend, located along a nature-rich trekking route. Sitting at about 1,100 meters elevation, the pond is remarkably clear and the trail is suitable even for beginner hikers. Fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage are beautiful, offering different scenery each season. The trail is maintained, and viewing spots along the way offer sweeping views of the Echizen mountain ranges. Roadside Station in Minami-Echizen Town Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi is a large complex combining a tourist information center, product shops, a restaurant, and rest areas. Convenient from both the expressway and local roads, the facility includes an indoor kids’ area, a dog run, and EV charging stations, and is beloved by many visitors. Fresh vegetables and fruits supplied by local farmers and unique local souvenirs are on offer. Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minami-Echizen Town Imajo soba (oroshi soba) A classic Fukui specialty. Served with grated daikon and broth, it has a refreshing flavor that’s perfect even in hot weather. blushed plum A specialty plum grown in the Kono area, offering a pleasing balance of tartness and sweetness. Processed products like umeboshi and plum wine are popular. Harvest experiences and plum-based cooking classes are also offered, valued as part of food education. Events and festivals in Minami-Echizen Town Kono Ume Festival Held every June, this local event celebrates the plum harvest. Visitors can enjoy fruit-picking experiences and local processed goods for sale; food trucks also appear, making it a family-friendly event. Imajo Soba Festival A soba celebration where soba shops from inside and outside the town set up stalls so visitors can compare the diverse flavors of Imajo soba. Soba-making demonstrations and soba workshops promote the appeal of this food culture. Kono Summer Festival Held annually in late July at Korakujo Beach, this summer tradition of Minami-Echizen Town features a finale of about 5,600 fireworks lighting the night sky and sea surface, drawing many visitors. Street stalls and festival games line the area, making it ideal for summer memories. Tourist information for Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minami-Echizen is a town of historic streets and rich nature. We will continue to share information full of charm that brings you the town’s seasonal scenery, rooted food culture, and warm local hospitality—something that can carry you into tomorrow! Thank you very much!

Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture welcomes you all year round with Four Seasons of Flowers! Here are some of the beautiful Flowers you can enjoy in Hagi City. spring Spring when the whole town is gorgeous. When the cherry blossoms bloom, you will feel a warm feeling, as if you are surrounded by happiness. Feel the turn of the seasons and let the gentle Spring breeze blow. ■ Cherry blossoms [Flowering time: late March ~ early April] Hagi Castle Ruins Shizuki Park is known as a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms, and you can Fun about 600 Someiyoshino trees and Midori Yoshino that can only be seen in Hagi. (Midori Yoshino: A cherry blossom characterized by pure white petals and green gaku) ■ Rape flower 【Late March ~ Late April】 It takes about 30 minutes by car from Hagi Downtown. The Mutsumi Flower Road covers an area of about 4.0 hectares and Unfolds a field of about 6 million colorful rape trees. ■ Summer oranges flowers [Flowering time: early ~ mid-May] When small white flowers bloom, the whole town is enveloped in a sweet~ and refreshing Aroma. (Aroma of this sweet cannot be conveyed in words or pictures!) Please visit and feel it! ） Summer oranges turn yellow from autumn to winter, but they grow on trees until Spring to remove the acidity. Scenes of fruits and flowers lined up at the same time is a pretty sight. summer Spring passes in the blink of an eye, and a long, hot summer begins. The way the greenery shines vividly under the blue sky makes you feel the breath of life. The heat will be severe, so please take care of your physical condition. ■ Hydrangea [Flowering time: mid ~ end of June] At the foot of the largest stone bridge in the prefecture, about 150 colorful hydrangeas bloom. This hydrangea may refer to: Local volunteers maintain and manage it, and it has become a tradition during the rainy season. ■ Sunflower [Flowering time: late July ~ early August] On the Mutsumi Flower Road, about 330,000 sunflowers bloom in summer. The contrast between the blue sky and the yellow sunflowers is a symbol of summer! autumn The town of Hagi has been changed to autumn colors. It is also recommended to walk around the town in a kimono. Enjoy the deepening beauty of autumn. ■ Hagi flower 【Mid-August ~ Late September】 The place name of Hagi is said to have originated from the fact that there was a mountain with many hagi growing nearby, and it is designated as the flower of Hagi City along with camellias. There are the Pottery Village Park, which overlooks the downtown of Hagi, is the longest tunnel in No.1 in Japan at 50 meters. ■ Sasanqua [Flowering time: around mid-October ~ late December] In Shizuki Park, snow-white flowers bloom on large native sasanqua trees. Mt. Shizuki is the only northern limit of sasanqua in Honshu where sasanqua grows naturally. winter In the cold winter, it is easy to stay at home. The sight of flowers that bloom dignified even under such a cold sky is ands healthy and beautiful, and it touches my heart. Please dress warmly and go out! ■ Camellia [Flowering time: early December ~ late March] About 25,000 Camellia japonica trees grow wild in the Kasayama Camellia Grove. The camellias, which are so tall that they block the sun, create a mysterious atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have wandered into another world, and the sight of the "fallen camellias" that have fallen from the trees and color the ground red is a superb view. Camellia is designated as the flower of Hagi City. ■ Ume Plum 【Flowering time: early February ~ mid-March】 Hagi Plum Grove Garden opened about 30 years ago to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Yoshida Shoin's birth. About 350 Ume plums of 13 types, including red Ume plums and white Ume plums, are planted in the park, and colorful flowers herald the arrival of spring. ■Kawazu cherry blossoms [Flowering time: late February ~ early March] Roadside Station In the Shinsui Park Soba of the Car parking lot in Hagishimato, about 120 Kawazu cherry blossoms trees bloom with pretty dark pink flowers. Fun is also attractive because the trees are not very high, so you can enjoy it at eye level. Please come and meet the seasonal flowers that color the town of Hagi!

【Making Ume Plum Juice and Umeboshi】 Today (6/19), a crisp summer day, red, white, and pink azaleas greet you cutely at "Kuraokakura". The elders of Kuraoka Nursery School and the first-year students of Kuraoka Elementary School got together to make 🤗 Ume Plum Juice and Umeboshi Fresh Ume plums 😳💕 that the children had harvested abundantly at the Ume Plum Orchard in the Kuraoka district the day before While learning how to make it from "Dr. Ume Plum" who lives in the Kuraoka area, everyone packed the processing plums in jars ... After this, they take it back to school, turn it over every day, and grow 💪 it until the water content rises I'm 🥰 looking forward to 💡 the next step in the season when red shiso comes out The children who have become Dr. Ume Plum today seem to be bringing Ume Plums home with them, so they will enjoy 🤩✨ processing them while teaching them to their families

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Cherry blossom viewing at night It is such a piece that you can enjoy the beauty of artificial and Nature at the same time

Spring, which I met while taking a walk, may change the color of the world with one way of looking at it.

Good morning☀ #Tsukigase this morning #Satoyama scenery #Tsukigase Bumekei #Nara City #Nara Tourism #2025 (Reiwa 7) Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival 2025/2/9〜3/30 Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! It's in full bloom! Weekdays are relatively calm! Please come and visit us ♪ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

The curtain of drooping Ume plums was in Best time to visit 😊 This is located in Mie Prefecture 　　　　　　It is "Suzuka Forest Garden". Every year from late February to early March, the best time to visit is reached, and the drooping Ume plums bloom like curtains. Since it is crowded with many people, it is recommended 🤤 to Light up early in the morning or at night

Ume Plum Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture This is a Ume Plum park where you can park your car in the parking lot of the Daini Shinmei Road Akashi service area, and since it is a highway, it is a recommended Spot in a place where it is easy for people from far away to stop by.

Plum blossoms illuminated by street lamps, unlike in the daytime, attract the eye with a suspicious atmosphere

Ume blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 10 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, flowering is progressing and it is in best time to visit. It is blooming beautifully, so I think this week is good. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed from March 17~28, 2025, but you can take a walk in the park. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250312asakurahumiokinenkan/...

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is a weeping Ume plum from Naritayama Kawagoe Betsuin. It is in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is the red Ume Plum of the Middle Hospital.

Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival is being held in! Ends: 3/23! Plum blossoms are beautiful ♪ in buds and sets Best time to visit from today until the last day! We look forward to seeing you many!

Plum blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 6 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, the flowering has progressed and it is blooming beautifully. We will inform you of the flowering status sequentially. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed until March 17~28, 2025, but you can still see the plums in the park. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250306asakurahumio/...

🌸 Ume Plum and Cherry Blossom Information 🌸 in Arayama Park In the vast Arayama Park, which has a total area of about 170,000 square meters, Ume plums and cherry blossoms are ✨ in full bloom from February ~ April This year, it seems that the flowering of Ume Plum is a little later than every year, but the flowering status is being updated from time to time on the official website of Sakai City, so please 👀 check it before you go out 🌺 Ume plums (about 50 varieties, about 1,100 red Ume plums, white Ume plums, etc.) 🌸 cherry blossom 🚗 During the period of 2/7~4/6, all cars in the park will be charged. Use public transportation when visiting the park. 📞 Contact: Izumigaoka Park Office 072-291-1800

Photographed 3/1/25. It is a weeping Ume plum from Naritayama Kawagoe Betsuin. It's stunning. 🌸

[Project Exhibition "Kamakura Enoshima Daisen 　Walking on the New Board 徃來雙六 　〜From the Early Modern Period to the Present Age〜" Held in] 2025 An exhibition of Ukiyo-e paintings by Katsushika Hokusai in the late Edo period. Starting from the Japan Bridge, through Shibuya, centered on Kamakura, Enoshima, and Daisen, which were popular at the time, one lap about 40 ri 11 towns (about 157 km) 6 nights and 7 days Soroku trip! It is explained in detail one frame at a time. 　 Date & Time: March 2 (Sun) ~ April 27 (Sun) 　　　10:00~15:00 Free admission Venue: Amatake Bunko Documents Museum (Yamaguchi Family Residence premises) Isehara City Kamikasuya 862-1 In addition, you can ♬ Fun at the same Held in until this weekend * Ume Plum Garden Free Open * It is almost in full bloom ✨ and beautiful! 　　◆ Period: ~ March 9 (Sun)　 　　* Hina Doll Exhibition Last day, March 9 (Sun) Limited (10:00~15:00) 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included)

Ume blooming status Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall as of February 27 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture There are many plum trees planted in the park. There were still an overwhelming number of buds, and it felt like they bloomed for about 1 minute. We will inform you of the flowering status sequentially. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono 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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

3/1 photo Ume Plum in Atami Ume Plum Garden The Best time to visit the whole thing continues! Ume Plum Album of Atami Ume Plum Garden https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46...

Iwamotoyama Park (Shizuoka) Located in the southwestern part of the city Elevation the Nature Park is a Use of a hilly area of more than 193 meters. In addition to the Lawn square, Ume Plum garden, and Nature observation Zone, Hiking Course are also Maintenance in the park, and from the Observation decks you can see the Fuji River to the west, the Izu Peninsula from the oceanic Suruga Bay to the south, and Fuji to the north, and you can Unfolds the best view of the East Sea. Especially in early Spring, about 300 Ume Plums bloom, making it an excellent photo point for "Mt. Fuji and Ume Plums". Famous as a superb view point for night views, you can see a beautiful illumination from Fuji City to Shimizu Port. Famous cafes are also located in the park, where you can eat fluffy pancakes.

Photo taken on 2/27 Ume Plum Garden of Atami Ume Plum Garden The overall Best time to visit continues! Ume Plum Album of Atami Ume Plum Garden https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46... The 81st Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355...

Photographed on 2/24/25. It is a white Ume plum in the middle of the hospital.

Taken on 2/23 and 24, it is a Ume Plum Best time to visit of Atami Ume Plum Garden The 81st Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355...

A cold wave has arrived at the Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! Plum blossoms have not yet bloomed, but a splendid snowflake has bloomed ❄️ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto