It is the site of the former JNR Hiroo Line, Kofuku Station. 1987 (Abandoned railway lines in Showa 62)) Diesel engine Car (KiHa 22) and Wooden platform Although preserved, the station building is It was rebuilt in 2013. The Kofuku Station boom is a long time ago Regardless of the station name or place name, It is visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad It is one of the Sightseeing spots.

🔍Let's uncover some of Sakai’s little-known past! 👀 ✨Special exhibition "Encyclopedia of Life in Sakai" now on display📣 The tools we use every day and the scenes around us have changed in many ways over time📚This exhibition focuses on four themes—Sakai Prefecture as it existed in the early Meiji period, Sakai’s connections with international exhibitions, the tools once used in Sakai, and Sakai’s landscapes—using old photographs, sketches, and actual tools that were used here♪ Please come with your family and friends! 🔍For more details, search for "Encyclopedia of Life in Sakai"!

The question is, do you know where this is?? It's a lot of northern Kanto lol.

\Open from today/ Record café "Oak Room" Record that nostalgic song with the aroma of coffee. Record café "Oak Room" has opened today. In a chic brick store, You can Fun Yokoi Coffee's production [New Otani Inn Sapporo Blend Coffee☕] that can only be tasted here, and [Retro Sweets 🍮] that the pastry chef is particular about. ☆Menu☆ ☕DRINK ・Coffee 　Yokoi Coffee Produced New Otani Inn Sapporo Blend ・Cream soda melon ・Orange juice ・Cola ・Ginger ale ・Oolong tea ・Tea 🍮FOOD ・Showa-style hardened pudding ・Chestnuts with vanilla ice cream ・Canele and today's pound cake ・Fruit Parfait ・Homemade marinated salmon and cream cheese & potato bagel sandwich * Admission fee is ¥1,500 with one drink Please Enjoy ♪ the nostalgic [Showa Retro]

Deep Spots in Taiki Town 📍Site of the Former JNR Hiroo Line Taiki Station In Taiki Town, you can still find the remains of the station building from the Hiroo Line, the railway that linked Obihiro and Hiroo and ran until 1987. Taiki Station opened in 1930, and at its peak it reportedly handled more than 1,000 passengers a day. The former track area is now a plaza called Taiki Traffic Park, but the station building still stands. You cannot enter the building, but looking through the windows you can see the ticket gate and waiting room still preserved inside. The platform area still shows the station sign and a signal lever. In Hakubayashi Park, north of Taiki Town Hall, a steam locomotive, No. 59611, which served around Hokkaido and ran on the Hiroo Line until 1975, is on display. It was installed thanks to efforts by local steam locomotive enthusiasts. Why not come and feel the traces of the railway that once ran through Taiki Town?

Location: Okutama Thoughts when shooting Imagining what life would be like in this place, I involuntarily clicked the shutter. It was like entering the world of the sunset on 3-chome.

Atami Ropeway Just in front of the Atami Korakuen bus stop, enjoy a retro gondola and a roughly three-minute aerial stroll. When you step off the ropeway, you arrive at the summit of Mt. Hachiman, Atami’s premier observation point. From the summit terrace you can look down over Atami city. On clear days you can see the Boso Peninsula and Miura Misaki to the east, Hatsushima in the foreground to the south, and far out in the Pacific Ocean, Izu Oshima. At the tip of the observation deck is the Umi-Sora Terrace, where you can feel how close the sea and sky are. Pay attention also to the lovers’ memory spot, the Aijo Monument, the popular Umi-Sora Cafe known for its ice cream, and the Koimikuji Hall. Address / 8-15 Wadahamaminami-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0023 Phone / 0557-81-5800 Access [Foot of the Mountain Station (in front of Korakuen Hotel)] From JR atami station take the bus bound for Atami Port/Korakuen for about 10 minutes and get off at "Korakuen." [Summit Station] From JR atami station take the Yu-Yu bus for about 15 minutes and get off at Atami Castle, then walk about 3 minutes. Business Hours / First uphill 9:30, last uphill 17:00, last downhill 17:30 Open year-round (may close temporarily during severe weather or maintenance) Fees/ Adults (junior high school and older) one way 400 yen, round trip 700 yen Children (ages 4 to elementary school) one way 300 yen, round trip 400 yen Parking / Use the Atami Korakuen Hotel multi-story parking garage (show your parking ticket at the counter for 2 hours free)

Kiunkaku Kiunkaku began as a villa built in 1919 (Taisho 8) and was praised as one of Atami’s "three great villas." Reborn as a ryokan in 1947 (Showa 22), it welcomed many guests as one of Atami’s representative inns and was beloved by Japan’s leading writers, including Yamamoto Yuzo, Shiga Naoya, Tanizaki Junichiro, Dazai Osamu, Funahashi Seiichi, and Takeda Taijun. It is now open to the public as a cultural property of Atami City. A lush garden that feels far removed from the town center. The main building (Japanese wing) and detached annex retain the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture. A Western-style building blends decorative elements and styles from Japan, China, and Europe, creating a unique atmosphere. These elegant facilities will be preserved as historical and cultural heritage for future generations. Please visit and see it for yourself. Address / 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0022 Phone / 0557-86-3101 Access / ■From JR atami station: take a bus bound for Ainohara Danchi, Umezono, Nishiyama, or Hakone (or the Shimizu-machi loop) for about 10 minutes and get off at Kiunkaku-mae. ■From JR atami station: take a bus for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes and get off at Tenjin-cho, then walk about 2 minutes. ■By Yu-Yu Bus: get off at Kiunkaku West Entrance and walk about 2 minutes. Hours / 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed / Every Wednesday (open on public holidays), year-end (Dec 26–30) Admission / Adults 610 yen (460 yen for groups); middle and high school students 360 yen (240 yen for groups); elementary school age and younger free. Parking / 37 standard car spaces (free). Medium buses up to 9 m are permitted; large buses are not allowed.

Atami City currently distributes two types of manhole cards: "Kanichi and Omiya" and "Plums and Geisha"—a perfect keepsake from your trip! [Kanichi and Omiya] 8:30–17:15 Distribution locations Weekdays: Atami City Hall Second Building, 2nd floor, Sewage Division Weekends and public holidays: Atami City Hall First Building, 1st floor, Security Office [Plums and Geisha] 9:00–17:00 (December 29–January 3: 10:00–15:00) Distribution location: Atami City Tourism Association

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will guide you through the charm of the city that will make you want to visit Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Best regards! ◆◆◆ What is Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City is located in the northeastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is a vibrant city with a population of about 1.54 million as of April 2023 Reiwa 5. Since it is adjacent to Tokyo, it has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times. It has both the aspect of an industrial zone and the aspect of a city where nature and culture coexist. Kawasaki City has a long history, and in the Edo period, it flourished as one of the 53 Tokaido roads. In addition, Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple has been crowded with worshippers since ancient times, and about 3 million people visit Kawasaki Daishi for the first time alone, and the number of first-time worshippers in 2023 is the third highest in Japan after Meiji Jingu Shrine and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Currently, the King Sky Front, which creates new industries based on world-class research, with a focus on the life sciences and environmental fields, is located right in front of Haneda Airport, making it a hub for open innovation. ◆◆◆ Introduction of sightseeing spots in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Here are some of the most popular tourist spots in Kawasaki City, albeit briefly. ◇ Tokaido Kawasaki Hostel Exchange Center You can learn about the history of the area at a facility that conveys the atmosphere that flourished as a post town "Kawasaki-juku" on the 53rd line of the Tokaido Highway. ◇Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery It is a museum that exhibits valuable ukiyo-e prints that are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, directly connected to the north exit of JR Kawasaki Station. ◇ Ikuta Ryokuchi It is the largest urban park in Kawasaki City and is popular as an urban oasis. Admission is free, and many cherry blossom viewers visit as a famous place for cherry blossoms in the spring season. ◇Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum It is a facility where you can experience the world of the works of the national manga artist "Fujiko F. Fujio-sensei" who created "Doraemon". In addition to Japanese, voice guidance is available in four languages: English, Chinese, and Korean, so foreign tourists visiting Japan can enjoy it with confidence. ◇Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium It is a new sensation entertainment aquarium that opened in front of Kawasaki Station in July 2020. Inside the museum, the beautiful watersides of the world are reproduced, and various creatures are exhibited. ◇ Todoroki Ryokuchi It is a park located almost in the center of Kawasaki City, and it is an urban park with facilities such as Todoroki track and field stadium, the home of Kawasaki Frontale of the J1 soccer team, and tennis courts. ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City Factory Night View ◆◆◆ The night view of the factories on the "Metropolitan Expressway Kanagawa No. 6 Kawasaki Line", "Ogibashi", and "around the Shiohama Canal" in Kawasaki City, which has developed as an industrial zone, creates a fantastic contrast of light and shadow, creating a otherworldly scenery. The factory night view cruise, where you can see the night view of the factory area such as the Keihin Industrial Area from the boat, is also popular, and you can enjoy the scenery that can only be experienced here. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ ◇Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime City It is a festival that represents Kawasaki City, which is held every year in July, and is popular as a summer tradition. The cool sound of about 30,000 wind chimes of 900 types gathered from all over the country heals visitors. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival It is the largest festivals in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, and the highlight is the Great Mikoshi Shrine. In addition, the "Ancient Miyaza Ceremony," a ceremony in which dishes using ancient cooking methods are offered to the gods, is designated as a Kanagawa Prefectural Folk Cultural Property. Kawasaki City is a fascinating city full of unique landscapes where history, rich nature, and advanced industrial areas coexist. Please visit this wonderful city and experience it all. The area around Kawasaki Station is constantly being reborn as a new city in a new history, but when you step into the alley, you will see a row of bars full of Showa retro. We also recommend a trip to find your favorite store in Kawasaki City! We will continue to deliver tourist information about Kawasaki City to everyone, so thank you.

Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen Town Shibu hot springs where you can visit 9 hot springs Each of the many alleys has its charm, It was a wonderful place with a nostalgic atmosphere that made me want to stay in this place forever.

It was originally an old bar alley, but We are renovating it in Showa retro style. Feeling like a wall has peeled off Laundry hanging out of the window Visible is one of the designs. There are a lot of snacks. There are various Japanese and Western restaurants. If you make it monochrome, Because it looks like an old building normally I consciously left it as it was.

[Asakuma Station 100th Anniversary Event! ] 】 In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Asakuma Station, we will hold a Showa Retro Railway event! On the day of the event, in addition to the first exhibition of enamel signboards, which are called station markers of Adashima Station during the JNR era, original goods and special products such as mushrooms and beets will be sold. In addition, as a commemoration of the visit to the station, the first 30 people will receive an original postcard of Aashima Station created by Aibetsu illustrator Mayumi Umetsu. It will be an event that not only railway fans but also history lovers can enjoy, so please come by all means! ■Date: Saturday, November 11 ■Time: 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. ■Venue: Aibetsu Town Asakuma Station Aiyama

Hakuunkan / Shiga Hakuunkan / Shiga The hidden tourist attraction introduced this time is Omihachiman. Among them, the Western-style and elegant architecture of Hakuunkan, built in the early Meiji era, is eye-catching. The stairs and stained glass were very beautiful. Why don't you visit us? The sightseeing spot introduced here is Omi Hachiman. Among them, the elegant Western-style architecture of Hakuunkan, built in the early Meiji period, is eye-catching. The staircase and stained glass windows are very beautiful. Why not visit?

Hiroshima Tomonoura, Fukuyama Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Tomonoura 👈 @bingolife8 One piece 📸 with a view of the night light and the Seto Inland Sea I visited the kominka next to the night light. The composition from here is 📸 the first public I was asked to leave the house, and instead I decided to take a picture from the window of this kominka! 😂 I was able to take various pictures until the ferry departed, and I am grateful 🙏✨ for meeting a wonderful person who took ☺️🙏 great care of me.

Meiyamabori 🤗, Kagoshima City Spring ❣️ is getting warmer, and it's 😋 finally the season when you can drink outside. If you enter the alley from Minato Odori Park in front of Kagoshima City Hall, there are 🥰 retro and modern spots.

"Children of the Showa Era" is a doll work with the theme of children of the Showa era. It is divided into two parts: "Hometown Edition" with the theme of people living in satoyama, and "People of the Sea" with the theme of people living in the sea. It consists of a total of 64 works and 332 figures, and at the exhibition, 1/4 scale doll works are lined up with seasonal background paintings in the background. So far, he has held doll exhibitions at museums and department stores throughout the Japan. Many people visit our event.

Visited Shibamata for the first time over the weekend. I'd been meaning to go for a while because it seemed like an interesting place to visit in Tokyo, but I just hadn't had the chance until now. It was a really nice place and I was surprised at how few people were there. There was a ton of shops lined up along the main street and the wooden buildings gave it a really nice atmosphere. I haven't seen Otoko wa Tsurai yo, but there were statues and posters of Tora-san everywhere, even inside shops and stuff. I guess I'll have to watch it some time when I have the chance. We ended up eating lunch at one of the restaurants along the main road and they had some Tora Miso Ramen so we decided to try it. It was pretty good and had a decent amount of vegetables in it as well, so moderately healthy for ramen I suppose. We also got some dessert at a cafe afterwards and she got some dango while I ordered an ice cream float. We also went to the nearby temple Shibamata Taishakuten 柴又帝釈天, or Daikyoji Temple and walked around the main temple grounds and also bought tickets to see the garden and the architecture inside the temple. The garden was really pretty and the walkway around it was quite nice to walk on. I really enjoyed viewing the inside of the temple as there was a ton of hand-carved panels depicting different scenes. There were descriptions below each of the panels that described them as well, and they were interesting to read. It seemed like they were all carved by different people but they were all highly skilled. When we were leaving we found a nice little shows style candy shop and we bought some snacks and played a round of pinball on one of the pinball machines inside the shop. Haven’t played pinball since I was a kid, was pretty nostalgic. If you're in Tokyo I definitely recommend giving this place a visit on the weekend.

[English/Japanese] In this issue, I will continue to introduce some of the things that were popular in Japan this year. 1Showa/Heisei Retro Boom This year, things that were popular in the Showa 1926-1989 and Heisei 1989-2019 eras are booming again. Mainly, old townscapes and tableware from the 1960s, characters and accessories that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s became popular among the younger generation as "new things. For the young generation that has had digital things since birth, they feel that retro things are incomplete and warm. An amusement park in Saitama Prefecture reopened this year, recreating the streets of the 1960s, and it is bustling with visitors every day. You may feel as if you have gone back in time. 2 Oatmeal Oatmeal sales have boomed this year, even doubling from the previous year. The reason seems to be that more and more people are eating at home due to the new coronavirus, and easy and healthy meals have become more preferred. Japanese people are famous for their culture of eating rice, but recently more and more people are eating staple foods other than rice, such as oatmeal and bread. Rice takes a long time to cook after it is washed. Busy Japanese may have come to prefer something more easily eaten. 3 Imperial Family News This year, the Emperor's niece got married, and various news during the engagement period were broadcasted on TV every day. News about the Imperial Family mainly interests the older generation, but the news about the marriage attracted the interest of various age groups. Did you find out what was popular this year? At our school, we sometimes have students research and present what is popular in the classroom. It's a great way to learn more about Japanese culture. This time, as in the previous article, we will introduce some of the things that were popular in this Japan. 1 Showa-Heisei retro boom This year, what was popular in Showa 1926 ~ 1989 and Heisei 1989 ~ 2019 has re-boomed. Mainly, old townscapes and tableware from the 1960s, characters and accessories that were popular in the 1980s ~ 1990s became popular among the younger generation as "new things". For the younger generation, who have been digital since birth, they feel that retro things are incomplete and warm. An amusement park in Saitama Prefecture was reopened this year, but it reproduces the cityscape of the 1960s and is crowded every day. You may be able to experience going back in time. 2 Oatmeal This year, there was such a boom that sales of oatmeal doubled from the previous year. The reason seems to be that more people are eating at home due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and easy and healthy eating has become more preferred. Japan people are famous for their culture of eating rice, but recently the number of people who eat staple foods other than rice, such as oatmeal and bread, has increased. It takes a long time for rice to be cooked after washing. Maybe Japan busy people have come to prefer things that are easier to eat. 3 Imperial Family News This year, His Majesty the Emperor's niece got married, and various news during the engagement period was broadcast on TV almost every day. While the news of the imperial family is mainly of interest to older people, the news about this marriage attracted the attention of various age groups. Did you see what was popular this year? At our school, students may research and present what is popular in class. You can learn more about Japan culture.

The feeling of the paint that was done is good.

A pig's mosquito coil I met at a shaved ice shop in Narita Mountain, Chiba Prefecture. A nostalgic pig that I can't usually see these days. When I see this, I think it's good to have Japan summer.

Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, snowy cityscape.

Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, a trolley trail road covered with snow.

Winter in Okinawa

Gunma Ikaho Chabo Temari It is a 🍰 coffee shop where you can eat with a retro interior and nice tableware.