The higanbana blooming beside the stairs is beautiful. Myojorin-ji, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture September 23, 2026

Introducing the Tourism EXPO Japan – Hokkaido Tokachi Booth The charm of Tokachi lies in its overwhelming scale of nature 😊 From spring to autumn, vibrant flowers bloom beautifully, allowing you to leisurely stroll through colorful gardens and enjoy luxurious moments at cafes within the area 🎵 For those seeking active fun, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, including rafting, canoeing, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, and mountain climbing! There are also many campgrounds in the area, providing a fulfilling outdoor experience ✨✨ In winter, Tokachi can get as cold as minus 20 degrees Celsius. This harsh cold creates a fantastical winter landscape, and you can enjoy special winter-only events and activities that utilize snow and ice 😍 For relaxation during your travels, Tokachi is known for its beautiful hot springs, including the renowned 'moor hot springs,' which offers a rich variety of water types and abundant hot spring sources. Additionally, Tokachi, known for its sauna culture, hosts 'Avanto' in winter, where they cut through the frozen lake surface to create a water bath. Experience the ultimate 'totonoi' that refreshes both body and mind. Moreover, you can enjoy unique equestrian culture experiences, such as the only 'Ban'ei horse racing' in the world and the 'Horse-drawn Carriage BAR' that tours the nightlife of Obihiro City 🎵 Please come visit the Tokachi booth!! We look forward to seeing you all 🤗 https://www.t-expo.jp//

Introducing recommended events in Nagano City for October!✨ 〈If you want to revisit this later, don't forget to tap the "save" icon!〉 ①Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Festival Experience the history and traditions of the Sanada family over a special two days. The highlight is the impressive parade of about 200 warriors, known as the "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Procession," taking place on the 11th (Sunday)! 【Date】10/10 (Sat) to 10/11 (Sun) *The "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Procession" will be held on 10/11 (Sun). 【Venue】Around Matsushiro Castle Ruins *Please check the official website for details. ②Kawanakajima Battlefield Festival Fireworks Display At the Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park, there will be many stalls selling alcohol, snacks, and sweets, allowing you to enjoy delicious food while watching the fireworks up close! 【Date】10/10 (Sat) 【Time】Stage events from 15:00, Fireworks Display from 18:00 【Venue】Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park *For details, please visit the official website. ③Togakushi Soba Festival New Soba Offering Ceremony This is a traditional festival that conveys the history of Togakushi soba to the present day. You can enjoy the "Offering Soba" made from sacred buckwheat flour blessed during the ceremony, available in limited quantities! 【Date】10/30 (Fri) 【Time】9:00～ 【Venue】Togakushi Shrine Chusha Special Stage in the Chusha Garden *The offering soba will be sold after the ceremony on 10/30 (Fri) (around 12:30 and onwards) at participating soba shops and affiliated accommodations (limited to 15 servings per shop). *Please check the official website or account for details. ④Kinasa and Togakushi Kijo Momiji Legend Photo Quiz 2026 This is a tour-style event where you can explore the sites related to the Kijo Momiji legend while taking photos and participating in quizzes. Experience the legendary world that spreads from Kinasa, adorned with autumn leaves, to Togakushi. 【Event Period】10/10 (Sat) to 11/15 (Sun) 【Location】Kinasa area *For details, please check the official website or account. ⑤Togakushi and Iizuna Highlands "All-Inclusive Experience! Stamp Rally" Participate in designated experience content to get stamps! Enjoy the refreshing green season of the highlands to the fullest! 【Event Period】8/1 (Sat) to 10/31 (Sat) 【Location】Togakushi and Iizuna area 【Participation Method and Prize Details】 (1) Participate in designated experience content (camping stays, e-bike rentals, nature experiences, soba making experiences, etc.). (2) Collect two stamps → Receive an original sticker! (3) Collect three stamps → In addition to receiving a badge set designed with Togakushi Mountain and Iizuna Mountain, you can enter a lottery for a chance to win luxurious prizes! 【Stamp Collection Locations】 Togakushi Campground Iizuna Nagano Forest Village Togakushi Tourism Association Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc. ⑥Zenkoji Temple Binzuru Market Held as a handmade market inspired by the Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! Various food and craft stalls will gather, creating a market where everyone, including makers, buyers, locals, and tourists, can enjoy. 【Date】10/10 (Sat) *Regularly held on the second Saturday of each month from April to December 【Time】10:00～16:00 【Venue】Around Zenkoji Temple #Event Information #Nagano City Events #Sanada 100,000 Stones Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Taken on September 5th, 26. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Today is my birthday. I'm exploring Kawagoe.

Photographed on September 5, 2014. This is the flower water at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on September 7, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on September 19, 26. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on September 19, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on September 19, 26. This is the flower water at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Information "Exhibition of Famous Swords from the Five Traditions" Phase 2: Soshu and Mino Traditions will be held at the Honnoji Daiho-den Treasure Museum from Saturday, September 12, 2026, to Sunday, February 14, 2027. We hope you will visit. The second phase will feature the Soshu and Mino traditions, showcasing famous swords such as Kunitsuna (Awataguchi), Kunimitsu(Shintogo), Masamune, Nanatsudō Kanefusa, and Magoroku Kanemoto. "Exhibition of Famous Swords from the Five Traditions" Sword Exhibition List 【Soshu Tradition】 Tachi Kunitsuna (Awataguchi) Dagger Kunimitsu (Shintogo) Sword Kin Zōganmei Yukimitsu Dagger Masamune Sword Soshu-jū Ise Daijyō Tsunahiro Kanbun 7th Year March Good Day 【Mino Tradition】 Sword Kanefusa Kin Zōgan Nanatsudō Otoshi Enpō 9th Year February 28th Cut by Nakanishi Jūrōbe Yoshimitsu Sword Kanemoto (Magoroku) Sword Wakasa no Kami Ujifusa Genki 3rd Year February Day Sword Kanetsune saku Wakizashi Kanetsuna Venue: Honnoji Daiho-den Treasure Museum Address: 522 Shimohonnojimaecho, Teramachi Street, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Exhibition Period: Saturday, February 21, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026 Closed: New Year holidays and exhibition change days Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission by 4:30 PM) Admission Fee: General: 700 yen, Middle and High School Students: 500 yen, Elementary School Students: 300 yen School Trip Students: 300 yen, Persons with Disabilities: 300 yen Hotel Honnoji Users: 500 yen, Groups (30 or more): 600 yen https://nihontonobi.jimdosite.com//

Taken on September 12, 2026. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on September 12, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Thank you very much for using the "Donpaku Dinner Buffet" this year with so many guests. Enjoying the buffet on the top floor restaurant and the fireworks lighting up the night sky. We are grateful to have shared this special night with all of you. We will prepare to deliver even more wonderful moments next year. Whether you experienced it this year or missed it, look forward to next year's event…🎆 Follow us to check the latest information from 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel!✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

We have openings on Wednesday, October 7th! Would you like to take a stroll through the autumn foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi with a nature guide? We will travel by chartered bus to an elevation of about 1,700 meters and enjoy a walk while observing autumn alpine plants. Along the way, you can also see changes in vegetation due to the elevation difference and enjoy the scenery of the foothills. This is not a summit tour, so feel free to join us. "Bingamori Flower Watching Tour - Autumn" 〇Travel Cost 8,900 yen per person (including tax), guide, chartered bus, and lunch 〇Dates October 7th (Wednesday), 8th (Thursday), and 21st (Wednesday) of 2026 *Fully booked on the 21st (Wednesday) 〇Time 8:35 (Gathering) to 15:30 〇Meeting Place Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 〇Number of Participants 20 people per session (minimum of 15 participants required) 〇Deadline 10 days before each tour date 〇Contact and Reservations Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 by the Ehime Prefectural Governor TEL: 0897-56-2605 For more details, please check the website of the Saijo City Tourism and Products Association.

Taken on September 12, 2026. This is the floral water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on September 14, 2026. This is the fig Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE. It had a wonderful aroma from the figs.☺️

Introducing Okususobana Nature Garden, scheduled to open on October 10th!🍁 The full closure of Okusosobana Keikoku Road has been lifted, allowing you to enjoy the autumn scenery at Okususobana Nature Garden starting October 10th! 〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to revisit this later!〉 Okususobana Nature Garden Information 【Opening Period (Autumn)】From Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026 (tentative) 【Opening Hours】8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 【Address】16943-4 Kinasa, Nagano City (Okususobana Dam) *When inputting into a car navigation system, please enter the phone number of Okususobana Dam (026-256-2937). From Okususobana Dam, it’s a straight road to Okususobana Nature Garden, about a 15-minute drive. 【Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Entrance Fee】200 yen for junior high school students and above 【Contact】Kinasa Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 ＜Best Time for Autumn Foliage＞ Typically from late October to early November The walking paths are well maintained, allowing for trekking of about 2 to 4 hours. ＜Example Walking Course＞ ●Tourist Center - Rest House - Benten Island - Yoshi Pond - Koumi-daira Wetlands / About 2 hours *For more details, please check @kinasamomiji.

Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche September 20th (Sunday) to 21st (Monday, holiday) Join us for the Autumn Nishiokoppe Marche over two days! At the entrance of Nishiokoppe Roadside Station "Kamu" along National Route 239. It will be held both days from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The vendors are as follows: ▶ Yumura Forest Garden Tempura soba and udon made from Nishiokoppe ingredients, tempura of Yamabe, chiffon cake with birch sap, and Setoushi-kun baked goods with birch sap ▶ Ezo Deer Balls Ezo deer balls and red wine stewed deer meat ▶ Seiryu no Sato Vegetables from Nishiokoppe ▶ Puppet Theater Circle Doremi Children's festival ▶ Meguru Bookstore Nekoze / First Appearance / (September 21st only) Used books If you're passing by, please stop by! Organized by: Nishiokoppe Marche Executive Committee #Nishiokoppe Village #Autumn Marche #Roadside Station #Kamu #Vendors

Now is the time to visit Tokachigaoka Park, where you can see the floral clock "Hanakku" 🌺 Recently, at Tokachigawa Onsen, the mornings and evenings have become quite cool, and you can feel the arrival of autumn 🍃 There is a free foot bath at Tokachigaoka Park where you can enjoy a mall onsen! Let's refresh ourselves while gazing at the floral clock "Hanakku"! 📍Tokachigaoka Park 14-chome-1 Kita, Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido

Taken on September 14, 26. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

The peak blooming season has arrived!✨ Let me introduce you to the "Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden" 🌼 With approximately 400 varieties and 800 dahlia plants in full bloom, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Northern Alps! 〈If you want to revisit this later, don't forget to tap the "save" icon!〉 Dahlia Garden Information 【Opening Period】August 8, 2026 – October 31 【Opening Hours】9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 【Address】2105 Nakabaki, Ooka, Nagano City 【Parking】Available 【Entrance Fee】800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students *For more details, check @o__dahlia_oka.* #Love flowers #Scenic views with flowers #Breathtaking views #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

The autumn leaf season has arrived! Announcing the "Kawayu Marche"! On Saturday, October 10, 2026, we will hold the "6th Kawayu Marche" in front of EZO HOUSE at Kawayu Onsen! Restaurants from Teshikaga will gather to offer gourmet food and drinks, as well as events like Kawayu Bayashi, game tournaments, and handheld fireworks, ensuring fun for both children and adults. Enjoy a day that's a little different at Kawayu Onsen this autumn! ≪Schedule≫ Kawayu Bayashi Experience the excitement of the Kawayu Onsen festival with "Kawayu Bayashi"! First performance: 13:00 Second performance: 16:00 Struck Out Tournament 15:00~ Challenge yourself in the struck out game and win prizes! *Participation is free Potato Weighing Game 17:00~ Fun for parents and children! Join us for a potato weighing game! Prizes will be provided for participants. *Participation is free Handheld Fireworks☆Children Only☆ 19:00~ The finale of the marche will feature handheld fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Create wonderful memories at Kawayu Onsen. *Participation is free Simultaneously held! Experience tours are also accepting applications! Experience tour "AWAKE FROM KAWAYU" to enjoy the nature of Kawayu Onsen Explore the unique nature and attractions of Kawayu Onsen with a guide. For more details, please visit Teshikaga Navi 🤩 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2026kawayumarusye/...

The cosmos at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden are in full bloom!! Both the mixed native species and the yellow cosmos are "in full bloom"! This weekend and throughout next week, you can enjoy particularly beautiful flowers. We invite you to visit the cosmos garden♪ Address: 70-1 Marudai, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido, 099-0407 Contact: ℡ 0158-42-0488 Entrance Fee: <Individual> Adults (high school students and older) 600 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 300 yen <Group> *For groups of 10 or more Adults (high school students and older) 500 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 200 yen Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parking: 300 spaces (free)

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. 😄

These are the flowers in my garden.

Finally, it's just around the corner next week. The 23rd Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku Wishing for good weather on the day✨ September 12th (Saturday) ・Event Time: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM ・Donpaku Fireworks Festival: 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM September 13th (Sunday) ・Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Both days on the 12th and 13th) ・Stage Events ・Food Stalls ・Agricultural and Rural Fair ・Sister Cities and Friendship Cities Product Exhibition ・Children's Wonderland (12th) ・Donpaku Fireworks Festival ・Art Museum Autumn Festival (13th) ・Kushiro Motor Festival ・Anpanman Show We look forward to your visit!😊

Event Announcement📣 The "30th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival 2026 / East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will take place over two days from September 5 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday)😊 On the day of the event, enjoy a quiz contest by the Meiji Honbetsu Factory, thrilling pony pulling races, HIP HOP dance performances by local children, wind ensemble performances by middle and high school students, and a showcase of the local performing art "Yoshitsune Taiko," all packed with the charm of the region🎵 Additionally, there will be a popular hero show for children, a demonstration of hand-baked rice crackers from Asakusa Nakamise in Tokyo (available only on September 5), and numerous gourmet booths featuring local ingredients. The festival will conclude with the "HBC Kayou Show," featuring Takeshi Kitayama and Akemi Ishii, where you can enjoy their melodious singing😍 At night, the spectacular "East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will light up the night sky of Honbetsu🎆 There are plenty of programs for both adults and children to enjoy over these two days!! We invite everyone to come and join us🤗 【Visitor Guidelines】 ① The fireworks festival and song shows are usually very crowded. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining good manners and sharing space to make the event enjoyable for everyone. ② There are no trash bins on site. We have garbage bags available at the main office, so please help us by taking your trash home. ③ Pets are not allowed in the venue (even if carried or in diapers) 🔶Date: September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026 🔶Venue: Toshibetsu River Riverside Special Venue 🔶Contact: Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival Executive Committee Office (Honbetsu Town Future Creation Division) TEL: 0156-22-2141 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/kirameki/index.html...

Announcement from Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden The cosmos season has arrived. Currently, about 70% of the cosmos garden is filled with a mixture of pink, red, and white native varieties, while yellow cosmos are in full bloom and flowering is progressing day by day. On Sunday, September 6th, the "Taiyo-no-Oka Cosmos Festa" will be held. This event features dance teams from within and outside the town in the "Cosmos Dance Festa," stage shows, and inflatable attractions, allowing families to enjoy while appreciating the cosmos. Come and see the beautifully blooming cosmos under the Okhotsk Blue sky! Address: Maru-O, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido Phone Number: 0158-42-0488 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Admission Fee: <Individual> Adults (high school students and above) 600 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 300 yen <Group> *For groups of 10 or more Adults (high school students and above) 500 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 200 yen Parking: 300 spaces (free)

Would you like to take a stroll with a nature guide in the autumn foothills of Ishizuchi Mountain? We will travel by chartered bus to an elevation of about 1,700 meters and enjoy a walk while observing autumn alpine plants. Along the way, you can also see changes in vegetation due to the elevation difference and enjoy the scenery of the foothills. This is not a summit tour, so please feel free to join us. "Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour - Autumn" 〇Travel Cost 8,900 yen per person (tax included), including guide, chartered bus, and lunch 〇Dates October 7th (Wed), 8th (Thu), and 21st (Wed) in the year 26 〇Time 8:35 AM (Gathering) – 3:30 PM 〇Meeting Place Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 〇Number of Participants 20 people per session (minimum required number is 15) 〇Deadline 10 days before each tour date 〇Contact and Reservations Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 by the Governor of Ehime Prefecture TEL: 0897-56-2605 For more details, please check the website of the Saijo City Tourism and Products Association.

Located at the foot of the Northern Alps, Omachi City's "La CASTA Natural Healing Garden" 🌿 As soon as you step inside, you are enveloped by the gentle scent of beautiful flowers and herbs, creating a truly soothing space...✨ It feels like being in a storybook, a wonderful place indeed. Experience nature with all your senses and refresh your daily fatigue! 😆