The long summer has finally begun in Minami-Izu Town!! Hirizo beach ferry service starts today (6/28)! The ferry to the unexplored area "Hirizo Beach", which boasts the highest level of transparency in Japan, is operating until 9/28. Please refer to the following to apply for the "Hirizo Beach Bathing in the Sea Tour" sponsored by this tourism association. https://x.gd/ppFn9... Other summer information please refer to the following. https://x.gd/Nf4RG... ■Publication Photos Hirizo beach Photo: SAYOKO SUZUKI https://www.instagram.com/izuphoto_345/... * Credits are included because unauthorized use is prohibited Yuusuge Park: Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024 works Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025 is now accepting applications https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131...

🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu [English support, small group size] Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course. The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training. All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving. Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea. The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly. 🤿 Diving is "fun and learning" In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy. Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease. While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking". Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea. The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world. 🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers! Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English. It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time. With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan. 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama) 📆 Schedule request OK 👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups 🗣 English-speaking instructors 📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer. Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself. Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you. If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans. I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email. Your diving life starts 🌊 here 📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram. @hokulea_divejapan Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots! #ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan #JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan

Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival will be held in again this year. Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival Date & Time: Sunday, July 6, 2025 9:30~13:30 Location: JR Mihama Station and Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori Fun Events ★ Mihama Station Entrance ★ Fun Corner (Three sides Five Lakes Junior Chamber) Fish fishing (Giinchanzu) Can Batch Keychain (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) Charcoal, eggs, herbal tea, etc. (Sugahama Waku Waku Cooperative) Kimchi Chijimi (Tama-chan) Blueberries, etc. (Rosemary's Society) Handmade creations (Starry Sky Tamatebako) ★ Mihama Station Building Waiting Room ★ Cafes and others (Yumefusen) Beaded Accessories (Atelier Senga) Smart Ball (Heartwarming Family) ★ Roadside Station is Mabiyori ★ Fried chicken and grilled Soba noodles Mini Ennichi Kitchen Car (Yu ViVa Mihama) ★ Distribution ★ of seedlings 10:00 12:00 2 times Location: Mihama Station Entrance (Kansai Electric Power Company's Mihama Power Station) ★ Flower Seedling Present ★ 9:30~ First 100 people Location: Mihama Station Entrance (Obama Line Flower Full Women's Group) ★ ★ Raffle 12：30～ Stalls booth purchase purchase subsidy ticket 3 tickets! Redeem for 1 raffle ticket (Mihama Station Events Executive Committee) Distribution of seedlings 10:00 12:00 (2 times) Flower Seedling Present 9:30~ First 100 people

🌴 Good Access from Tokyo! Day trip diving tour🛳️ on Hatsushima Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! 😊 This time, we Held in a Day trip tour at Hatsushima, a popular diving spot in the suburbs of Tokyo. Hatsushima is a small island with good Access, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami Port in Kanagawa Prefecture. From Our store (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), it takes 🚗🛳️ about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Car and ferry Transportation time is short, so even short travel schedules make it easy to visit. 🌊 Leisurely diving experience in crystal clear waters On this day, the weather was good and the sea was clear, so I was able ☀️ to swim comfortably in the bright water In the waters of Hatsushima, you can enjoy a variety of fish from shallow to deep and rocky terrain. Even for those who are new to diving, the conditions were calm so that they could experience it with peace of mind. 🐟 Spot where you can meet popular fish During the tour, we also met the Famous "Kobudai" on Hatsushima. With its large body and distinctive face, this fish can come very close to divers Soba. In addition, the rocky terrain and the way the light enters are beautiful, making it a 📸 recommended point for taking photos in the water Shooting in bright water is a chance for even first-timers to take beautiful shots. 🤿 A safe environment and support system for beginners Transportation is very smooth as the dive site on Hatsushima Island can be accessed immediately after getting off the ferry. There are many days with few waves, and entry and exit are stable. It is also recommended for those who have just taken the Sense and have not dived for a while. At Hokule'a Shonan, even beginners in diving can enjoy it with peace of mind. We offer small-group tours and attentive support. 🏝️ "Sea of islands" that can be enjoyed even in a short time Even in the midst of a busy schedule, you can refresh your mood by exercising in nature and looking at the beautiful sea. "I want to have a little adventure on a day trip" "I want to experience the sea near Tokyo" This is the perfect tour for you. 📍 Hokule'a Shonan (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit 🅿️ Car parking available, English support OK, PADI 5 star registered store 💬 For inquiries and tour reservations, please feel free to visit the official website or Instagram! #HatsushimaIsland #IslandTripFromTokyo #ScubaDivingJapan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanTravelTips #BestOfJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #KanagawaDiving #HiddenGemsJapan #HokuleaShonan #PADI5Star #DiveJapan #EcoTravelJapan #OceanRetreat

Otabe Kyoto Factory Kyoto-shi, Minami-ku, Nishikujo Takahata-cho 35-2 Factory Visiting the sites: Free Hands-on workshops are available for a fee. On the 2nd floor of the Otabe Main Building, you can Visiting the site how the Raw Yatsubashi Bridge is made, the manual work of craftsmen and the process of machines through the glass. In the Otabe Main Building, you can enjoy two handmade experiences. Reservations: By reservation only at least 1 week in advance

Making seabed Aged wine on a sunken ship|Special tour Held in in Higashi-Izu and Irisawa! Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! This time, we successfully held in 😊 our special project, "Making Aged Wine on the Sea Floor in Sunken Ships" This time, the wine was sunk in a sunken ship at a depth of -24 meters in water in Irisawa in Higashi-Izu. In fact, it is said that the origin of "seabed Aged wine" is an old wine that was accidentally discovered in a sunken ship. The swaying waves, the quiet environment, the shading and the constant water temperature created an ideal aged environment for the wines. We Reproduction the "Submarine Cellar" this time! The specially prepared bottles were sealed with sealing wax and the carefully prepared wine was transported to the sea. The space inside the wreck is "just the right size" as if it was prepared for this wine. The scenery peeking out from the side was truly fantastic, and it was a scenery that made me feel somewhat "romantic". Thank you to everyone who participated on this day! In particular, There is a 🍷✨ to Mr. Kobayashi of Hiratsuka's wine bar Binot, who has given us a great deal of cooperation from the planning stage this time The wine will be raised six months later, in December. At this year's Christmas party, a special one that has been quietly Aged on the seabed will appear in front of you. What does it taste like? I can't stop being excited! At Hokule'a Shonan, it will not end with "just a diving experience" from now on. We would like to propose a "little special sea trip". ▼Special thanks Instagram @shobuzawa_diving (Irisawa Diving Center) @winestore_sakae_binot (Wine Bar Binot) Information on upcoming tours and events will be introduced on the official Instagram and blog from time to time, so be sure to check it out! #SeaAgedWine #UnderwaterCellar #WineDive #OceanAging #WreckDive #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #UniqueExperiences #WineLovers #UnderwaterAdventure

【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

June 22 (Sun) 9:30~15:00 "Green Markets" Held in! ✨ It will be held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, National Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari, Shobara Furari. Stalls and stage events will also be held. You can enjoy a cappella performance by "The CROWS" and performances by the Saijo Blues Harmony Brass Band and the Prefectural Hiroshima University Wind Orchestra. Let's enjoy the green markets surrounded by vast beautiful greenery! 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City 【Inquiry】 Please contact us via DM on Instagram. 「@satoyama_furari」 Click here for Events Information▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5116...

6/16 Held in Ishizuchi Kechromoji Essential Oil Extraction / Plant Dyeing Experience. I enjoyed a part of the high-grade Japanese essential oil extraction work and the experience of dyeing a silk scarf using Kuromoji. During the work, you can learn about the forests of the Mt. Ishizuchi range from the instructor. This year's trial session will be held in September. Thereare a few slots left. Why don't you relax at the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi? Souvenirs of essential oils, distilled water and scarves are included! 9/15 (Mon) 10:00~13:30 Location: Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato 〒793-0214 25-1 Nakaoku, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Experience fee: 6,000 yen (tax included) / person Lecturer, lunch, etc. Capacity: 8 people *First-come, first-served basis Reservations and inquiries: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association 0897-56-2605

[Notice 📢 of start of skin diving course] Hello! From this summer, Hokule'a Shonan will start a new "skin diving course" 🫧 Many of you may be wondering, "What is skin diving?" Skin diving is a diving style in which you dive into the Water with "only your own breath" without using a tank like Scuba Diving. It is similar to so-called "Diving with bare hands", but it is very important not only to dive, but also to have the skills and knowledge to enjoy it safely. For example, by properly learning how to breathe properly, how to remove ears, posture in water, and how to dive, you will be 🌿 able to enjoy it much more comfortably and with peace of mind The appeal of skin diving is "lightness" and "freedom". Because there are few equipment, you can directly experience a sense of unity with your body and the sensation of water, and you will feel as if you are one with the sea. It's perfect for those who say, "I like the sea, but scuba seems a bit of a hurdle ..." Of course, it is also recommended 🐬 for experienced scuba players as a new way to enjoy it This course is designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence. We will support you carefully, so please feel free to contact us 😊 if you are not confident in swimming or are worried about removing your ears 🌊 \Skin Course and Skin Tour Held In Date/ 📍Saturday, June 28 📍July 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun) Lake Suganuma Skin Tour 📍Saturday, July 19 Held in on request in addition to the above dates! If you would like to be able to participate on this day, please contact us 🙌 Let's 💙 experience the "breathtakingly beautiful" world of the sea together We look forward to your participation! #SkinDiving #FreedivingJapan #TrySkinDiving
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Summer Vacation is coming soon! 🌞 Enjoy Nature with your family! Squid about a special experience where you can enjoy interacting with cows and making cheese at "Fukufuku Ranch" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture? ✨ Fukufuku Ranch is a small ranch located in the mountains of Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City. The difference from a typical ranch is that this is the mountain itself. You can enjoy a real ranch experience. Click here for details▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5109...

Choose from 1,724 Municipality nationwide! Ranked 😍 23rd in the TOP 100 of the "Summer Resort Ranking" Implementation by the travel app "NEWT", Shobara City and Jinsekikogen Town in Hiroshima Prefecture ranked 23rd out of 1,724 municipalities nationwide. 【Survey Summary】 Survey conducted by "NEWT" (https://newt.net/),... a tour and Hotel reservation app for overseas and domestic travel Article URL: https://newt.net/jpn/nagano/mag-608849428...

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" of Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, we will Held in "Making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice" from June 18 (Water) ~ June 20 (Fri), 2025. 【Contents】 This is a program where children learn about the food culture of rural woodlands through the experience of making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice. [Schedule] ◯ Ume plum mogi (in front of the assembly hall: about 20 minutes) ・ Let's all pluck the fruit (Ume plum fruit) that has become a Plum tree! ◯ Making Ume Plum Juice (Yakimono Workshop: about 40 minutes) ・ Let's get rid of the stem! ・Let's sterilize with hot water! ・ Let's cool down with a fan! ・Let's pickle it with sugar! * If you take the pickled "Ume Plum Juice" home, store it in a cool place, and pickle it, you will be able to drink it in about 1~2 months. ・ Tasting the finished Ume plum juice! * Since it takes a period of time from soaking to drinking, the Ume Plum juice to be Tasting this time is It was pickled last year. 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Hiba-no-sato Sanshuden-mae and Satoyama-yashiki 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 Click here for detailed Events Information ▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5105...

Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture consists of seven towns. This time, following on from yesterday's posts, we will introduce 3 of the 7 towns! ✨ 【Tojo Town】 ・ Full of Specialties and Famous landmarks! A town with a retro appearance that moves your heart (Photos 1~4) Blessed with a retro townscape and nature that makes you feel nostalgic, Tojo Town. At Teishaku Gorge, you can enjoy the beauty of Nature created over a long period of time, such as the natural bridge Yubashi, Limestone caves, and clear streams. The center of Tojo Town has long been a thriving tatara iron making, brewing industry such as sake and vinegar, and the manufacture of limestone products, and there are Famous confectionery such as "Takeya Manju" and "Obashi"! It is a good old traditional town. 【Saijo Town】 ・Full of romance! A town with many anecdotes (Photos 5~8) Saijo Town spreads from Shobara City along the Geibi Line. Saijo Town is an area where there are many legends of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat described in the Kojiki, UMA hibagon, and power spots, and National Route 314 is called "Hiba Izanami Highway". On the other hand, you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of the Geibi Line Car with its cute single track, the rich countryside, and the Kumano Tunnel, which is known only to those in the know. 【Hiwa Town】 ・Terraced rice fields talk about the four seasons! A town blessed with crops (Photos 9~12) Hiwa Town is rich in delicious rice, natural ayu, Yamame, apples, Soba and other agricultural crops. In early summer, fireflies fly around, the starry sky is so starry that you can see the Milky Way, and you can feel the scenery of the Four Seasons from the rice terraces. Trekking on Mt. Azuma leading to the Mt. Hiba Imperial Mausoleum, the endangered species of Higotai is also observed, and you will be healed by the quaint townscape. Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourist Navi" is here ▽ https://www.shobara-info.com//

Horticulture LABO Hill provides "time" and "space" to deepen your understanding while enjoying gardening through the actual experience of "learning", "making", and "eating". Full of excitement! From LABO in the summer! The experience menu from July ~ September is full of menu that can only be experienced at this time, such as the special summer project "Summer Vacation Free Research" and "Summer Science"! In addition, there are experiences that can be done without a reservation, so please stop by when you come to Mihama. HORTICULTURE LABO HILL Address: 美浜町久々子35-32-1 Phone: 0770-47-6162 Hours: 9:30~17:00 Closed: Monday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/noushi/engeitaikensisetsu/engeitaikensisetsu.html...

Now! Minami-Izu in summer The summer brochure is complete! This year, we also Publication a sea-related Information. The Bathing in the sea period is as follows. ◆Yuigahama Beaches Period: Saturday, July 26, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025 ◆Yuigahama Splash Water Park Period: Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025 ◆The 48th Yumigahama Fireworks Display Events date: Friday, August 8, 2025 ◆Koura Beaches Period: July 23, 2025 (Water) ~ August 16, 2025 (Sat) ◆Hirizo Beach Period: Saturday, June 28, 2025 ~ Sunday, September 28, 2025 ◆Hirizo beach Bathing in the sea tour Dates: July 19 (Sat), ~21 (Mon), August 9 (Sat) ~ 17 (Sun), September 13 (Sat) ~ 14 (Sun) <Total 14 days> Find out more here→https://x.gd/RrPZ6... Click here to apply→https://x.gd/Egniv... ◆Tsumara Ocean Athletic Period: July 12 (Sat) ~ September 7 (Sun) Please refer to the following for information on Bathing in the sea in Minami-Izu Town (swimming status is also updated). https://x.gd/DcYKF...

Divers who protect the ocean are cool after all! Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! Today, I'd like to tell you a little bit about what we're working on, Dive Against Yellowtail. The other day, my friends and I dived together into the sea in Shizuura, Shizuoka Prefecture, and dived to collect garbage in the water. Take a look at this group photo taken after the activity! Isn't everyone really cool? The reason we think it's "cool" isn't just how it looks. I hope that we will come to an age where "picking up trash" will be taken for granted and seen as something to be proud of. That's what we have in mind. 🌊 Diving is a special time to connect with the sea. When you dive, you will be soothed by the tranquility and beauty of the water. You will also notice that there is garbage produced by people in the sea. Plastic bags, plastic bottles, pieces of fishing gear... There is also a reality that makes you want to look away. In such a situation, there is something that only divers can do. We believe so. Picking up trash can be sobering. But it's an action to protect the oceans of the future. And don't you think it's very cool? 🪸 Protecting the ocean should be part of the appeal of diving. Protecting the environment isn't just for special people. There are many things that you can feel and do because you are a diver. For those of us who live with the sea, the act of "protecting" is Nature. That may be the image of a "cool" diver in the future. Don't take out trash and pick it up. Both of these are steps towards protecting our oceans. Hokule'a Shonan will continue these activities in the future. If you like the ocean, why don't you start doing something "a little good for the earth" together? #DiveAgainstDebris #OceanConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #ScubaForChange #DiversForTheOcean #CleanupDive #BluePlanetProtection #SustainableDiving #MarineDebrisAwareness #EcoFriendlyDiver #PADIAWARE #HokuleaShonan

🚢 From the Expo to Sakai on 🌊 the Myaku Myaku From the Expo site, take the Myak Myaku and fly to the old port! 🌟 Director Haniwa also embarkation the evening flight and enjoyed the boat trip to the 😊🛳️ fullest 🌆 At Roux at night... 🔵 Light up of the large roof ring of the Expo is up close from the sea! 🎡 Light up Ferris Car at Osaka Port ✨ Fantastic night view of the Sakai Izumi North Waterfront Industrial Area 💎 The Light up statue of the Dragon Goddess is also nearby. At that sight, Director Haniwa couldn't help but think of Earthenware Earthenware ... 💓 The breeze is pleasant on the sea, perfect for summer evenings! Sit back and enjoy the scenery. On the way home from the expo site without knowing the crowds 🎶 🎟️ Now is the time to take a night flight! Seats are limited, so advance reservations are recommended 🙌 Come and have 🌊 your own special Roux experience this summer 🔍 For more information and reservations, please visit the official website of Universal Roux (@universalcruise)!

Thinking about the future of the oceans and what we can do on World Environment Day Hello, this is 🌊 Hokule'a Shonan June 5 is World Environment Day 🌏 For those of us who face the sea every day and work to deliver the charm of the sea, This is a special day with a very important meaning. When you hear the word "environmental issues," you may feel that it is a distant story. Issues that should be addressed by the government and companies, and what experts should consider It's easy to think like that. The truth is that environmental issues do not belong to "anyone" but to each of us. For example, straws and plastic shopping bags from convenience stores that you used casually. Even if you think you have thrown it away properly, it will be blown away by the wind and washed away by the rain. Thereare you may end up in the sea. As a result, more and more plastic waste continues to grow in the ocean. If we don't do anything, It is said that 😢 by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will exceed the amount of fish And the fish that accidentally ate the plastic died, Sea turtles are dying, whales are dying, and seabirds are dying. Is that the kind of future we really want? 🐢🐟🐋🕊️ What we can do doesn't have to be big. However, each of them has the power to change the future in a big way. For example ✅ Don't "opt" for single-use plastic products ✅ "Picking up" plastic waste that has fallen on the Coast Even the smallest actions can eventually lead to big changes. One thing 🌱 you can do today In Hokule'a Shonan, through diving and snorkeling, I feel that it is our mission to focus on and convey both the beauty of the ocean and the challenges we are currently facing. Passing on the beautiful ocean to the next generation. Why don't you start doing just one thing today? #WorldEnvironmentDay #OceanPlastic #OneActionCanChangeTheFuture #ProtectOurOceans #DiveAgainstDebris #PADI #SDGs14 #ProjectAware #HokuleaShonan

【Held in Standup ✨ paddleboarding in Tomioka 2025】 On Saturday, May 31, a safety prayer festival and standup paddleboarding experience in Tomioka 2025 were held 👏 at Tomioka Beaches to pray for the safety of the sea this summer On the day of the event, we were blessed with good weather, and all the participants enjoyed standup paddleboarding (🏖️ SUP) The exhilaration of standing on the board and rowing on the surface of the sea is irresistible! Held in again next year, please join 👍 us Tomioka Beaches is a Beaches with excellent transparency that has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment One of the Best 100 Pleasant Bathing Spots in Japan, and you can also visit it as a sunset Spot! 🌅 Make sure ❤️ to plan for your summer

【Notice from Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO)】 Good morning 🌞, today we received ✨✨✨ an official badge on this Account of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS And thank you to everyone who has been watching. We will continue to do our best to broadcasting the charm of Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture so that you can come to us in an easy-to-understand and fun way! If you are interested in outing Information in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Please take a look at the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourist Navi"! Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) is an organization that values community contribution and self-growth! ▷ Development and sales of tourism products and local products that make use of local Minamoto. ▷ Advertising and sales activities to attract tourists and tours ▷ Information services for inquiries about Tourist information. 【Contact】Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization TEL 0824-75-0173 FAX 0824-75-0172 Shobara DMO official website ▽ https://shobara-dmo.jp// Shobara Kanko Navi Tourist Information Site ▽ https://www.shobara-info.com//

We have started accepting applications for the "Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025". Scenes of the four seasons, Events, drone photography, etc., please submit photos that convey the charm of Minami-Izu Town. This year, we are also looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used for posters. *This contest is open only to online submissions of digital photographs. Online entries must be taken with a digital camera or other device (JPEG format only). The size of one photo must not exceed 10 MB. * Only in the photo category that promotes Minami-Izu, high-resolution (10MB or more) photos. * The posted photo is the winning work of the Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024. <Application Period> Sunday, June 1, 2025 ~ Saturday, January 31, 2026 < Submissions> Limited to works taken between February 1, 2025 ~ January 31, 2026 < Division> (1) Four seasons in Minami-Izu Town Photos taken in Minami-Izu Town (e.g., Margaret in Spring, Beaches in Summer, Ise Shrimp Fishing in Autumn, First Sunrise in Winter, etc.) * Photos that show the four seasons at tourist facilities in the In the town are acceptable (e.g., jade Squid at Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden, aloe at Minami-Izu Aloe Center, etc.) (2) Events Department Photos that convey the charm of Events in the In the town, such as the Yumigahama Fireworks Display and the Bochibochi Marathon (3) Drone Division Photo taken by drone in Minami-Izu Town (4) Photography to promote Minami-Izu We are looking for high-resolution (10MB or more) photos that can be used in posters, etc. The number of entries is limited to 3 points per one person per category (up to 12 points in 4 categories in total). <About application> Apply here https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131... * Please apply by clicking the "New Registration" or "Login" button displayed below during the application period. < Prize > Grand Prix: 1 prize in each category: Prize money (70,000 yen) 【Second Prize】1 point in each category・・・Shimogamo Hot Spring Ryokan Kyodo Group training camp night subsidy ticket (worth 15,000 yen) * Accommodation subsidy ticket Subject inn are the following 4 hotels. ・ Heavenly inn in a jar 〇 sentence https://www.yadomarubun.com// ・Hotel Kawachiya https://kawatiya.net// ・ Kiichiyu https://www.tokiichiyu.com// ・Ishikakai Bettei Kagiya https://shimogamo-kagiya.jp//

【Hatsushima Diving Experience】An urban resort that can be reached in 90 minutes from Tokyo! 🌊🏝 Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will deliver the Scenes of the diving tour on Hatsushima Island, "The best island near and interesting"! Hatsushima is about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture. Access from Hiratsuka, where Our store is located, is only one and a half hours away, so it is a perfect Spot for Day trip diving from Tokyo and Kanagawa. On this day, two guests from Germany participated 🇩🇪 The two of you are not friends, and the staff was surprised by the coincidence that they happened to be on the same date and in the same country! It's 🤝 truly a "connection connected by the sea" The local sea conditions are excellent! The Water world is much clearer than the previous Information, Unfolds, and in some places it is blue with a transparency of over 20 meters Impression ✨ All the guests were very excited about the beauty of the sea! The water temperature is 19°C, and we are about to enter 🌞 the season when wetsuits are comfortable Also, on Hatsushima, the spawning season for blue Squid is in full swing right now! Thanks to the high transparency, we were able 🦑 to observe large schools of Squid gathering on the spawning bed from various directions "I've never seen so many many Squid at once!" said one ♪ guest. And on this day, a new AOW (Advanced Open Water Diver) was born! 👏 Congratulations 🎉 from the bottom of my heart Welcome to the new world of the sea! After diving, recharge your energy with 🍦✨ Hatsushima's Specialties of Fresh Seafood and soft serve ice cream It was a great day to enjoy the sea and Gourmet food. Currently, in the Izu area, the transparency is increasing at each point! If you want to dive now, please contact us 😊 at this time ------------- Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5-star certified dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", We Held in 🌏 tours of more than 300 days a year to Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc From beginners to veterans, we offer a diving experience that you can enjoy safely and securely in a small group! Why don't you take a trip to the beautiful world of the sea together? 🌈 Please feel free to contact us! #HatsushimaIsland #TokyoGetaway #DiveNearTokyo #ScubaJapan #IslandVibes #IslandEscapeJapan #UrbanResortJapan #JapanScubaAdventure #WetsuitSeason #UnderwaterAdventure

Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, here are 7 recommended ways to spend your time. Why don't you face the color of the mountains, the Aroma of the trees, the murmur of the river, the voice of the wind, etc., cherish the time to look at "me" and enjoy the way of spending time in Shobara? (1) Rural woodlands -Satoyama- Photo 1: Rural scenery in Mikawa In Shobara, there are many rural scenery with old-fashioned lifestyles and kominka houses where you can feel the good old taste. Even though it was the first time I came here to see people's lives, I felt a sense of nostalgia. (2) Healing 2nd photo: Kumano Shrine When you step into the mysterious Precincts surrounded by many Japanese cedars in the deep forest, you will be greeted by an old Japanese cedar tree that is over 1,000 years old. As you hold your breath as you go, the fatigue of your daily life seems to wash away little by little. (3) Delicious -Oishii- 3rd photo: Hiba Beef Gourmet Local food is Local and fresh. This is the wonderful thing about this town. Shobara's brand beef inherited from the oldest vine beef, the tender meat of Hiba beef, crunchy vegetables, and a smile spill out when you put your mouth on it. (4) Nature and Plants -Botanical- Photo 4: National Bihoku Hillside Park The blue sky and the flower fields make you feel as if you have wandered into the world of the story. Fascination by the colors of the flowers makes me look forward to the next season. Aroma of sweetness and lively conversation. (5) Experience-Activity- 5th photo: Apple picking Rip off a beautiful red apple with a bell and GaYellowtail! The deliciousness of fresh apples fills your mouth. While enjoying the different colors and shapes depending on the variety, it seems that you will return to your childhood and pick too much. (6) Relaxation Photo 6: Kominka house stay Gentle mountains, clear air. The light that shines into the inn makes you feel the stream of time slowly, and the warmth created by the wooden houses heals both your mind and body. (7) Adventure 7th photo: Shobara rural woodlands Rafting Surrounded by nature, feel the clear air and the stream of the river. Grab your paddle and before you know it, you're rowing crazy. The pleasure of going down the river together with everyone is amazing.

【Lake Motosu Diving Experience】Dive at the foot of At the foot of Mt., a World Heritage Site! ⛰️To the mysterious lake where 1,200 years of history sleeps 💧 Hello, this is 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will introduce a diving experience at Lake Motosu, which spreads out at the foot of Mount Fuji 🗻, a World Heritage Site! Lake Motosu is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is a highly transparent Water lake 💎 located about 900 meters Elevation It is 🤿 a rare Spot in Japan where you can experience altitude diving (high-altitude diving) On this day, we went to Lake Motosu with 🌍 guests from overseas It was ✨ indeed a special day for the guests who were trying their first Lake Motosu and their first Altitude dive In the lake, there was 🌲 a landscape that made you feel as if you were in ancient times A dynamic terrain formed by lava and a water bottom with a number of surprisingly large sunken trees. The silence and scale of it is simply overwhelming 😮 In addition, there is a legend that there was once a Torii (shrine gate) gate and a shrine, and there is a hint of more than 1,200 years of history in the Water. The time spent at the bottom of the lake while thinking about the prayer place sunk in the Water is very mysterious 🕊️ The water temperature on this day felt a little cold at 18-11°C, but we were able 🧊 to dive comfortably in a dry suit I was particularly impressed by the deep and clear blue world 💙 called "Lake Motosu Blues" Impression 👏 of transparency and tranquility, which is completely different from the sea, And after the dive... Superb view of Mount Fuji towering in front of you! 🗻 In addition to diving, you can experience both the Nature and culture of Japan, which is a major attraction 🇯🇵 of Lake Motosu diving ✅ Recommended points for Lake Motosu diving ✅ A special experience where you can dive at the foot of Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site ✅ Altitude diving is possible ✅ Lakebed with more than 1,200 years of history and tradition ✅ A water world where giant trees, lava, and the mysterious "Lake Motosu Blues" spread ✅ Perfect for sightseeing with a Mount Fuji view! 🌈 In Hokule'a Shonan, diving at Lake Motosu can be requested 📅 all year round The water temperature varies greatly from 5 to 25°C depending on the season, and you can enjoy 🍃❄️🌸☀️ a different look every time you visit "I want to dive near Mt. Mount Fuji someday." Why don't you make such a dream a reality? 😊 📩 If you are a beginner or would like to acquire Sense, please feel free to contact us! #DivingInJapan #LakeMotosu #MtFujiView #JapanAdventure #ScubaTravel #AltitudeDiving #HiddenJapan #OnlyInJapan #NatureLovers #BucketListJapan #WorldHeritage #FreshwaterDiving #HokuleaShonan

[Refresh by diving] Reset your mind and body in Higashi-Izu and Kawana! 🐢✨ Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. Today, we went diving in the sea of Higashi-Izu and Kawana with two teams! One team will participate in the fun diving. On this day, the sea conditions were good and the transparency was outstanding! We encountered sea turtles and Squid in the Water, and it was 🐢🦑 a very exciting dive And... What! Some 👏✨ guests celebrated their 100th dive on this day. Congratulations indeed! We will continue to support an even more wonderful diving life in the future! The other team is a refresher team. Even if you are a little worried because you will be diving in yellowtail for a long time, we dived while carefully checking the basic skills so that you can participate with peace of mind. Some of the guests who participated this time came from overseas, but their skills such as clearing masks were perfect 👌 Even if you have blanks, you can quickly regain your senses by getting used to Water little by little! Some people say, "Next time, challenge AOW!?" I'm 🤿 looking forward to seeing more and more growth in the future There is a to 🙌 everyone who participated 🌈 At Hokule'a Shonan, refresher courses are also available at any time. "I want to dive into yellowtail for a long time" or "I'm a little unsure but want to start again" are also welcome! With personalized support, you can enjoy the world of the sea with peace of mind. Please feel free to contact us 😊 #RefreshDive #DivingLife #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #RediscoverTheSea #UnderwaterAdventure #OceanHealing #ScubaDivingJapan #FunDive #EastCoastJapan #BeginnerFriendlyDiving #PADIJapan

【Limited Held in】Aged on the seabed!? The "Undersea Wine Tour" will start 🍷🌊 For wine lovers, diving enthusiasts, and curious people who want to experience something a little different. From Hokule'a Shonan, we would like to introduce an exciting new project. It's called the "Undersea Wine Tour"! In fact, it There are a method of Aged wine that is currently attracting worldwide attention. That is "seabed Aged". In the sea, there is little change in temperature, no light reaches it, and it is very quiet. This special environment mellows the taste of the wine and leads to a deeper Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. This time, a special tour with the experience of actually sinking a wine bottle will be held in in June at the shipwreck Spot of "Shobuzawa" in the southeastern part of the Izu Peninsula! Six months to a year later, the wine is pulled from the seabed and becomes one of the perfect bottles 🎄✨ for Christmas and special occasion toasts at the end of the year 🌟 This is the attraction of the tour! The extraordinary and dramatic experience of actually sinking wine to the bottom of the sea You can enjoy both the beautiful waters and wreck dives of Irisawa The luxury of "savoring time" to enjoy a change of wine months later Reliable support with a small number of people. An atmosphere that makes it easy to participate even for the first time * This dive requires AOW (Advanced Open Water) or higher Sense. Sense acquisition is well in time. Why don't you respond to that feeling of "I wanted to try it someday" this summer? 📅 Held in Tuesday, June 17, 2025 * There are capacity, so please contact us as soon as possible. 🌊 The romance of "making wine Aged in the sea". Beautiful seas, the mystery of wrecks, and wines that ripen over time. Everything comes together to create a true "drama of the sea". Would you like to be the protagonist of a new story this summer? 📩 For reservations and inquiries, please feel free to contact Hokule'a Shonan! #UnderwaterWineExperience #OceanAgedWine #DiveIntoTheUnexpected #ShipwreckWineDive #ToastFromTheOcean #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #UnforgettableUnderwater #HiddenJapanGems #BucketListDive

It's almost June! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with nature, you can ✨ see fireflies At Hotarumi Park, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. Fireflies fly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., peaking for 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It seems that there is a point where Genji fireflies occur 300 meters downstream from Hotarumi Park! This year's Best time to visit may be later than every year, partly because the cherry blossoms bloomed late. That's what I expected. There is a campsite in Hotarumi Park, and around July, you can see fireflies! The fireflies glow quieter than the Genji fireflies, and those who have been to Hotarumi Park for camping have seen many fireflies gathering in front of the tent! It seems that you are having a valuable experience! Hotarumi Park has few electric lights and is quite suitable as a place to observe fireflies. At the "Firefly Viewing Party" to be held on Saturday, June 21st, all the lights of the administration building and campsite will be turned off for 1 minute from 9 p.m., and you will be able to enjoy only the light of the fireflies! I have no choice but to go...! Kitchen Car and Stalls will also be lined up ✨ on the day Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture~! 🚗 ●Basic Information of Hotarumi Park 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-87-2513　 * Caretaker support is 8:00~17:00 * If you cannot answer the Phone, the administrator will call you back. 【Car Parking Lot】There are about 30 cars ●Events Information of the Firefly Viewing Association 【Held in Place】Hotarumi Park, Mo Mo Products Museum, New Moon market (Former Mikami House) 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Guchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Held in Date & Time】Saturday, June 21, 2025 18:00~ (Best time to visit fireflies 18:00~) In addition, there are Many 👀 Spots and Events where you can see fireflies For details, please see the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"!

[I played with Kendama Ken-chan] From the Atsuma Kendama Club Kendama Ken-chan Retsu Saito came! How to enjoy kendama It's not just about putting a ball on a plate or sticking a ball in it. A unicorn that balances by placing a kendama on an odeco. Stack kendama that is played by stacking multiple kendama. Of course, it's not just about playing alone. Don't drop your own balls on the plate A play of dropping other people's balls. The two of them face each other, and the ball is tight. A game of fortune telling based on whether or not you collide. There are many ways to play. There were many types of kendama! Those with a large number of balls, those with square balls, From large to small. Just a ball on a plate They make smug faces and smile happily It was also a time to see the innocent side of adults. Kendama Ken-chan Thank you very much for making everyone laugh many from little ones to grandma with Kendama!! Please come again! 😆 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kendama #Atsuma Town #Kendama Club #Social Education Lecture #Council of Social Welfare #Village Self-Reliance Support Center

✨ The mysterious blue Squid spawning season has arrived ✨ From Spring to summer, the drama of life unfolds in the sea. 🌸🌊 From April to June, this season is the spawning season for blue Squid. It is a precious time to encounter a special sea scene that will remain in your heart "Only now". The first time I experienced diving was just during the spawning season of this blue Squid. 🦑 Swimming softly in the water, and a silent ritual to connect lives. I even now remember being overwhelmed and gasping for breath at the mystery of the sea. The female of the blue Squid is escorted by the male, At the base of seaweed, in the crevices of corals, and in the spawning beds set up by fishery cooperatives, Eggs that look like white pearls are carefully laid one by one. 🤍 Its appearance is fantastic, yet somehow ephemeral. There are males who swim alone. It is a male whose courtship did not come true. Under the straightforward instinct of connecting lives, a quiet "choice of life" is taking place in the sea. 🐚 Having finished laying eggs, the female finishes her role and quietly closes her life. When you witness the moment of "risking your life to connect your life", the back of your chest gradually warms up. You will be deeply moved by the great power and mystery of the sea. 🏝️ At Hokule'a Shonan, we carefully guide you to the spawning scene of blue Squid unique to this season every year. Because of the small number of people, we deliver a "sea experience" that you can observe closely. 📷 That atmosphere, that quiet impression that cannot be conveyed by photographs. Please try it out in Water. And so that first-timers and those with blanks can participate with peace of mind, The instructor will support you 💁 ♂️💁 ♀️ 🌿 At this time of year, when the water temperature and transparency begin to stabilize, it is ideal for diving. 🌊 A special Impression that you can never experience on land awaits you. Why don't you go and see the "baton of life" unfolding in the sea together? The once-in-a-lifetime story of the blue Squid will surely remain deep in ✨ your heart #VisitJapan #KanagawaTravel #ManazuruDiving  #ExploreJapan #ScubaDivingJapan #HokuleaShonan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanNature #OceanAdventure #TravelToJapan #JapanBeachLife #DiscoverJapan #HiddenGemsJapan