LINE Points Rally "Teshikaga Forest Grand Party – Invitation from the Swans" The LINE Points Rally, which many enjoyed last year, is back this year with an extended period due to popular demand. We have prepared an exciting lottery with attractive grand prizes based on the points you earn, and we sincerely look forward to your participation. 【Teshikaga Forest Grand Party – Invitation from the Swans】 One day, a swan staying at the lake said. "It's almost time for the annual 'Teshikaga Forest Grand Party'! But I haven't been able to hand out invitations to my friends to bring delicious food for the party yet... Could you go around Teshikaga town and deliver the invitations to everyone?" You have been chosen as the messenger by the swan. Go around Teshikaga town and deliver the invitations to the animals. A grand party filled with delicious food is about to begin! <Event Period> From Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026 <How to Participate> 1. Add the official LINE account of the Lake Mashu Tourism Association as a friend! 2. Visit the spots in your preferred order and timing, and scan the QR codes displayed at each spot to earn points! 3. Apply for gifts based on the number of points you collect! For more details, please check the messages sent from the official LINE account of the Lake Mashu Tourism Association. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/morinobigparty/...

New opening information! Let’s introduce recommended spots at Chausuyama Zoo✨ 1. Amur Tiger Forest On July 25th, a new popular spot, "Amur Tiger Forest," opened at Chausuyama Zoo! It provides an environment where Amur tigers can thrive, allowing visitors to observe their impressive figures and natural behaviors up close like never before. 2. Chausky (Chausky) Sky Swing at Nagano Dinosaur Hill Opened in April of the 8th year of Reiwa, this large swing stands 7 meters tall. It launches into the sky from the hill of the dinosaur park, offering a view of the lush, expansive scenery of Nagano Plain and a refreshing breeze. 3. Red Panda Forest This popular spot allows visitors to observe the idol of Chausuyama Zoo, the red panda, up close. You can see their adorable figures as they walk on trees and play energetically in a natural-like environment! 4. Wombat Wallace Wallace, the wombat living at Chausuyama Zoo, captivates many with his adorable appearance and laid-back demeanor. He is also known as the wombat that Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Ryoha Fujisawa loves. - Basic Information Chausuyama Zoo 【Hours】March to November: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, December to February: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 【Closed】Every Monday from December to February (the next day if it's a holiday), December 29th to 31st 【Admission】600 yen for high school students and older, 100 yen for elementary and middle school students 【Parking】Free 【Access】About 15 minutes by taxi from JR and Shinano Railway Shinonoi Station or (only on weekends and holidays from April to November) about 10 minutes by "ZOO Gurubus" Nagano Dinosaur Hill Sky Swing "Chausky (Chausky)" 【Operating Days】From April 29th (Wednesday) to November 27th (Friday) in the 8th year of Reiwa *Operations may be temporarily suspended due to rain, strong winds, or maintenance periods. 【Hours】9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Summer: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM) Reception starts at 9:00 AM 【Admission】600 yen per person per ride (tax included) → "Opening commemorative price: 500 yen" 【Parking】Free 【Location】Okada, Shinonoi, Nagano City Next to the Chausuyama Marled Golf Course management building in Nagano City Dinosaur Park *There are usage restrictions such as a height limit of 110 cm. Please check the website for details.

✨Introducing Fountain Spots That Kids Will Love✨ 1. Minami-Nagano Sports Park Perfect for hot days! The fountain at Minami-Nagano Sports Park has strong water pressure and is enjoyable for children of various ages! 【Address】320 Shinonoi Higashifukuji, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available. Please note that parking can be very crowded on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when events are held. Matrix Fountain 【Fountain Operating Period】From early June to late August. Please check the website as there may be specific operating days on weekends. 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2. Shiroyama Park Features a large fountain and is bustling during the summer! Adjacent to Zenkoji Temple, Shiroyama Zoo, and the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, as well as the Higashiyama Kaii Museum. 【Address】1-7-1 Hakoshimizu, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available (paid, with some discounts available) 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Illumination starts at 6:00 PM) 3. Central Square Enjoy various fountain patterns with programmed operation! There are shaded rest areas and a bouncy dome where kids can play. 【Address】1307-1 Toigo-machi, Tsuruga, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available (paid) 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to the end of October 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Operates for 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute pause. (Illumination starts at 6:00 PM) 4. Mamejima Park Features a perfectly sized fountain stream where kids can lose track of time playing! Play equipment such as a Tarzan rope and net jungle gym are also available. 【Address】Oaza Mamejima 1063-1, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Operates water for 40 minutes, then stops for 10 minutes repeatedly) 5. Nagano Station East Exit Park Play with fountains and equipment, and there's a Komeda Coffee shop on-site! Features a large climbing structure and complex play equipment, popular among families. 【Address】Nagano-shi, Oaza Kurita 2121, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】1 space for disabled persons (free). Please use nearby paid parking. 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Until 5:00 PM in August) 6. Natsume-ga-hara Shinsui Park A water park located within the Natsume-ga-hara Water Purification Plant, where you can enjoy water play in the fountain area! Near the fountain, there is an educational area where you can learn about Nagano City's water purification plant and water sources. 【Address】Hirashiba, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】From early May to late September 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 7. Showa Forest Park A park developed utilizing the natural forest, featuring fountains and a multi-purpose grassy area. 【Address】120-13 Ueno 2-chome, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】June (only on Saturdays and Sundays), July and August (daily) 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Fountain operating periods and hours may change. Please check the website before visiting.* *Please be cautious of heatstroke while using the facilities.* #Fountain #Park #Water Play #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

♨️ 【Walking in the Hot Springs - Mt. Io to Kawayu Onsen Guided Tour】 Would you like to travel with hot springs from the origin of Kawayu Onsen, Mt. Io? The third tour will be held on Sunday, July 26th! (Future tours are planned to be held irregularly☺️) 【Tour Flow】 A local nature guide will walk with you from Mt. Io through the Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail to Kawayu Onsen, providing explanations along the way🚶 At the end of the tour, you can enjoy bathing at Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi♨️ (An original Yukichi towel will also be a gift❗️) The more you learn about the nature and history around Mt. Io and Kawayu Onsen, the more enjoyable your hot spring experience will become☺️ 【Information】 On the day of the tour, please gather at Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi, and we will provide free transportation to the parking lot at Mt. Io, the starting point. The Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail has little elevation change, so anyone who can walk 3 km can participate. To register, please scan the QR code in the fifth photo. ☑️Tour Date and Time July 26th (Sunday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, free to disperse ☑️Meeting/Dispersal Location: Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi @yukichi.kawayuonsen ☑️Capacity: 7 people (minimum required: 3 people) ☑️Tour Fee: ¥3500 per person (cash payment only on the day) ☑️Included: Insurance, hot spring admission fee, original Yukichi towel ☑️Walking Distance: Approximately 3 km (with breaks along the way) ☑️Clothing and Items to Bring Comfortable clothing (long sleeves recommended for UV and insect bite prevention), comfortable shoes like sneakers, a hat, drinks, and a hot spring set (not provided at Yukichi) ⚠️Important Notes ・The tour will be canceled in case of bad weather or warnings. ・Please understand in advance that Mt. Io is an active volcano with a possibility of eruption, and the walking trail is a habitat for brown bears and wildlife. ・If you have any health issues, pre-existing conditions, or disabilities, please inform the guide in advance. For inquiries, please DM Kamata at Omusubi Hokkaido Tour Guide (@omusubi_946). We look forward to your participation.

【Gathering of Kabu!】 The longest day of the year with the most sunlight. With the sunrise, about 20 Kabu riders set off from GA.KOPPER Ground. The "Geshi Kabu" event where Kabu riders gather on the summer solstice. This year marks the 5th edition! On Saturday, June 20th, the day before the solstice, Kabu began to arrive one after another from early afternoon, and familiar faces greeted each other with lively conversation. It was a bit chilly that day, with a misty rain falling. Even so, the chatter among the Kabu riders never ceased…! As a fire was lit behind GA.KOPPER, the Kabu riders naturally gathered around, enjoying a relaxing time with drinks in hand. At this year's Geshi Kabu, the word "Geshi" was seen everywhere, on T-shirts, sake barrels, and masu. Gathered around the fire, both Kabu and people formed a circle, sipping sake and savoring meat and vegetables. The loudest cheers erupted when the pizza baked in the earth oven was served. Instead of "Pizza Hut," the "Kabu Hut" delivered pizzas to participants on Kabu! 🍕 With our stomachs filled, we danced to the live performance of the Hokkaido Bon Dance and the Geshi Kabu Ondo, and gradually made our way into the room. The sunrise on the summer solstice was at 3:42 AM. Despite the fun, everyone had an early departure. Though we all started off together, we set off at our own pace in our desired directions. Thank you for joining us from all over the country! Let’s meet again at the next Geshi Kabu~ 👋 #Geshi Kabu #Kabu #GA.KOPPER #Geshi Bashiri

Introduction of Tsuba from Wakedō Item Number: E380701 Title: Ohsyukubai Tsuba Signature: Hohshinsai Toshikage Ganji koushi ki aki (kao) AD1864 Certification: [N.B.T.H.K.] Hozon Tousougu Dimensions: Length 66mm Width 58.5mm Thickness 2.5mm Period: AD1864 School: Touryusai school Explanation The Touryusai school was founded by Kiyotoshi Tanaka, who was born in the first year of the Bunka era and was known to have connections with Haruaki Hōgen. The school developed a clever style known as the Touryusai style, training many disciples, including Toshikage, Toshimune, and Toshimura. Toshikage, also known as Matsugorō Morikawa, used the names Hohshinsai and Hōmei-sai, creating animal and plant designs in the Touryusai style. His skills were high, and he was a fine craftsman of the Touryusai school. This piece is a tsuba depicting the Ohsyukubai (plum tree) in the Touryusai style, featuring a silver inlay with a carved design on the back, which is very characteristic of the Touryusai style. It showcases the craftsmanship of Toshikage and is a remarkable piece with significant age. Ohsyukubai During the reign of Emperor Murakami, the emperor ordered a magnificent plum tree from the residence of Ki no Tsurayuki's daughter because the plum tree in Seiryōden had withered. The daughter replied with a poem, saying, "If it is the emperor's command, I will gladly offer it, but what should I say if the nightingale that visits every year asks, 'Where is my home?'" The emperor was moved by this elegant response and returned the plum tree to its original garden.

[30DAYS Nishiokoppe Village Edition] Here is the television broadcast information📢 On NHK Hokkaido From Friday, July 3rd at 19:30 A young NHK director stayed in Nishiokoppe for 30 days, documenting what he encountered and saw in the program. The title is "A Village with More Deer than People." For one week after the broadcast, it will also be available on NHK ONE. The rerun will be on Saturday, August 1st at 10:05. Please be sure to watch it!📺️ #30DAYS #Deer

Introducing the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum's "Special Exhibition: Ancient Egypt"✨ 〈If you want to revisit this later, don’t forget to tap the "save" mark!〉 A collection of masterpieces from the Brooklyn Museum's ancient Egyptian collection is gathered in Nagano! In this post, we will introduce highlights of the special exhibition. ①Two human mummies and animal mummies! What is a mummy, and how was it made? We delve into the ancient Egyptians' views on life and death. We will showcase various works related to funerary rituals, including human and animal mummies, beautiful burial goods, tools for funerals, and reliefs depicting deities. ②The mysterious pharaohs We will introduce works related to 12 kings who played significant roles throughout 3000 years of dynastic history, tracing the kings' images and the transitions of the dynasties. ③Daily life of ancient Egyptians Focusing on living conditions, diet, work situations, grooming, childbirth, and child-rearing, we will uncover familiar mysteries that connect to modern life. ④Two types of audio guides The narrator for the "special edition" is Fuma Kikuchi! How about exploring the mysteries of ancient Egypt with Kikuchi? In the "regular edition," Yoshidō Tsujioka, a news anchor from Nippon Television, provides clear explanations. ⑤Collaboration goods with PEANUTS Cute designs featuring Snoopy and friends conducting archaeological research! We have many items for everyday use, such as mugs and tote bags! ⑥Attractive original goods A wide variety of attractive original goods are available! From snacks to stuffed animals, various types of products are on display. You won't run out of souvenirs! Event Overview 【Exhibition Name】"Special Exhibition: Ancient Egypt from the Brooklyn Museum Collection" 【Dates】June 27, 2026 (Saturday) to September 27 (Sunday) 【Venue】Nagano Prefectural Art Museum 【Opening Hours】9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 【Closed】Wednesdays (However, the museum will be open on September 23 (Wednesday) due to a holiday, and closed the following day, September 24 (Thursday)) 【Weekday Visitor Bonus】Original sticker gift *While supplies last #Ancient Egypt #Ancient Egypt Exhibition #Nagano Prefectural Art Museum #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

＼👧All children enter free👦／ From Wednesday, March 25 to Tuesday, March 31, for seven days, Noah Dolphin Dome celebrates its first anniversary by offering free admission for children (ages 4 through elementary school)🎊 We have many other special anniversary programs lined up just for the occasion📢 Of course, our regular animal-interaction programs will run as usual! Make wonderful spring memories at Noah Dolphin Dome…🌸 Admission fees ◯ Regular rates Adult (junior high school and older): ¥1210 Child (ages 4 through elementary school): ¥770 ◯ Night time (entry from 17:00) Adult (junior high school and older): ¥770 Child (ages 4 through elementary school): ¥550 *Children aged 3 and under are free all day* Opening hours 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30) Parking None (please use nearby coin-operated parking; no partner parking available) 🔍 Search for "Noah Dolphin Dome" for details! 🔗 Website: https://www.dolphindome.jp//

Drifting ice off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho) is home to drift ice and Steller's sea eagles. When dozens of Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gather, their large size creates a truly dramatic sight.

Off the coast of Shiretoko (Rausucho) Here are the drift ice and a Steller's sea eagle. This weekend it was warm in Hokkaido and a southerly wind blew, so I was worried the drift ice might be pushed away, but the ice band remained. The drift ice will be gone next month, and from late April you can see orcas and whales.

Staying at Kussharo Prince Hotel, you'll hear the calls of whooper swans on Lake Kussharo in the morning. In cold beyond −10°C, the crackle of firewood echoes from the fireplace. Listen to the clear lake surface and the quietly spreading sounds along the shore. This stay turns a silence you can only feel here into sound. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

A nesting burrow for Pirika

A hotel overlooking the tranquil Lake Kussharo, bathed in natural light. Surrounded by nature, experience a passage of time unlike your everyday life. At Kussharo Prince Hotel, enjoy moments that gently unwind the heart. [Winter Season Notice] January 19, 2026 (Monday) – March 7, 2026 (Saturday) 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

At Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, photographed Title: Reverie

Otowa Bridge in Tsuruimura, Hokkaido It is a famous spot for photographing the red-crowned cranes.

The swan takes off Because the swan has a large, heavy body it runs and pushes off the water to gain speed before taking flight.

A silhouette of a whooper swan bathed in the setting sun. Some birds use it as a stopover before flying further south in Japan, but many spend the winter in Hokkaido. At sunrise and sunset, the river glows gold as they land on the water or take flight, creating a truly beautiful sight.

A child who sleeps 🐻💤 grows up

From behind Luca's back

It's been a month since I first used an SLR. It still takes a lot of 📸 practice

This is a meyer cat taken at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo City, Hokkaido in July. It was impressive to see him leaning against the glass in the severe heat of Japan. Animals are hot, too!

Aina: "I'm full... Next time, I'll play with a wooden stick."

- Pashari 📸 where they are sleeping together … I'm a good friend, but when I see milk in front of me, I jump 🐻💦 on it

Only Luca? I thought ...? There was 🐻🐻 also Aina who said, "I'm here!"

"Hooray! ｣

"Just a little more! ｣ There is a snack at the end of the line of sight...

Kanta "Be~👅"

Kotaro: "It's time to wake up. Squid, if you can't get up for a moment, lend me a hand..."