Taken on October 21, 26. This is the iced cafe latte and chestnut shortcake from cafe andon.

Taken on October 21, 2014. This is a chestnut shortcake from CAFE ANDON. It's an autumn-inspired cake topped with chestnut cream, sweet chestnuts, dried figs, and fig-cassis jam.🌰

Clean Activity Day in Sobo, Katamuki and Okue UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ❚ Held on November 3, 2026 The event "Clean Activity Day in Sobo, Katamuki and Okue UNESCO Biosphere Reserve" will take place at the site of Hase Elementary School in Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This initiative is a cleaning activity held in conjunction with "International UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Day". It aims to protect the rich nature of the Sobo, Katamuki and Okue UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in collaboration with local residents. No prior registration is required. Gloves, litter pickers, and garbage bags will be provided by the organizers, so please come in comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. You will receive original goods in exchange for the collected trash. We look forward to your participation. 【Date】 November 3 (Tuesday, holiday) from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Registration from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM) *The event will proceed in light rain; it will be canceled in case of severe weather. 【Location】 Site of Hase Elementary School (1298-3 Kuromatsu, Inukai Town, Bungoono City) 【Fee】 Free (No prior registration needed) 【Access】 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC ▶ Inquiries about the event Bungoono City Commerce and Tourism Division Phone: 0974-22-1117 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Due to popular demand, the second "Leather Craft Experience Workshop" has been confirmed! This time, you will use high-quality Italian leather "Buttero" and professional tools to create your very own original coin case. You can choose the color of the leather and the shape of the coin case (square type or round type) when you apply. Even beginners in leather craft will receive careful support from the instructor, so please feel free to participate. We look forward to your applications! ■Event Overview Event Name: Leather Craft Experience Workshop – Create Your Own Coin Case with High-Quality Italian Leather "Buttero" Date and Time: November 20th (Friday) and November 21st (Saturday), 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM each day Venue: 2nd Floor of Reihokumachi Tourist Information Center (4535-1 Kamitsukumae, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) Participation Fee: 6,000 yen (including tax) *Please pay in cash on the day Capacity: 6 participants per day on a first-come, first-served basis (reservation required) Application Deadline: November 13th (Friday) What to Bring: Apron, glasses or magnifying glass (if needed) *Please come in clothes that can get dirty on the day. Instructor: Koichi Makita from "Makita Leather Workshop" ■Application and Inquiries Please apply via the QR code on the flyer or from the announcement section of the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association website. For inquiries, please contact "Makita Leather Workshop" at the contact information listed in the announcement section of the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association website. ■Organized by: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, a general incorporated association.

Taken on October 21, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we stopped by cafe andon. I had the Andon chicken curry.

Photographed on October 20, 2026. I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a Dark Mocha Chip Frappuccino with cat ear customization, along with a Starbucks baguette sandwich featuring two types of chocolate and butter. Thank you for the cute illustration! 😊🐈‍⬛

Taken on October 21, 2014. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on October 21, 26. I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was crowded with Shichi-Go-San and coming-of-age ceremonies.

Event Announcement 📣 On Sunday, October 25th, the "2026 Food Valley Tokachi Marathon" will be held, offering a taste of Tokachi's culinary delights! 😊 At the "Uma-Aid" water and rest stops along the course, the Hokkaido Chefs Association Obihiro Branch and Masuya Shoten will serve menus using ingredients from Tokachi 🎵 This year, a new "Sweets Aid" has been added, where you can also enjoy sweets from popular local stores like Cranberry and Asahiya! 😍 Don't miss the costumed runners who will liven up the event with their unique outfits!! After the race, a "Food Festa" will be held, featuring a wide array of local delicacies! ✨✨ Not only runners but also their cheering families and friends can fully enjoy Tokachi's gourmet offerings! 🤗 🔶 Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 🔶 Venue: Start: In front of Nissenren Building Finish: Obihiro Chūō Kōen (Obihiro Central Park) 🔶 Inquiries: 2026 Food Valley Tokachi Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat TEL: 0155-65-4210 https://www.foodvalley-marathon.com//

Filmed on October 17, 2024. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the Hikikawase (float-pulling contest) featuring the Ootemachi/Uzume float, the Shintomi 1-chome/Iemitsu float, and the Shintomi-cho 2-chome/Kagami Shishi float.

Filmed on October 17, 2024. This is the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. These are the floats from Otemachi and Uzume.

Taken on October 17, 26. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float of Iemitsu in Shintomi 1-chome.

The 2nd Eitopia High School Drama Festival ❚ Held on October 25, 2026 The 2nd Eitopia Oono High School Drama Festival will take place at the Grand Hall of Eitopia Oono in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This performance features a collaboration between the drama clubs of Oita Prefectural Mie Comprehensive High School, Beppu Shosei High School, and Oita Prefectural Oita Tsurusaki High School. The prefectural competition to determine the number one high school drama in Oita Prefecture is just two weeks away, and you can catch a sneak preview of the works that will be showcased there. Why not experience the serious performances of high school students? 【Date and Time】 Sunday, October 25, 2026, Doors open at 15:00 / Performance starts at 15:30 【Schedule】 15:30– Beppu Shosei High School Drama Club "I Want to Be a Wolf" 16:45– Oita Tsurusaki High School Stage Video Research Club "To the Fourth Address... - The One Standing at the Gate" 18:00– Oita Prefectural Mie Comprehensive High School Drama Club "Homecoming Refugees" 【Location】 Grand Hall of Eitopia Oono (878 Uchida, Mie Town, Bungoono City) 【Admission】 Free entrance 【Access】 About 40 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC About 15 minutes on foot from JR Miemachi Station 【Parking】 Available (Free) 【Contact】 Oita Prefectural Mie Comprehensive High School Drama Viewing Association Office Phone: 090-3798-8760 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, October 24th, the earliest Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Japan, "Hiroo Santa Land Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026," will take place. 😊 In addition to the "Santa Land Christmas Market," a variety of events will be held, including a sound festival featuring the Hiroo Santa Land Jazz School and the ensemble group "Sogaku." 🎵 During the lighting ceremony, children from Hiroo Nursery School and Toyone Nursery School will perform Christmas songs. At the moment the lights are turned on, approximately 150,000 lights and about 10,000 wooden lanterns will illuminate the venue, creating a romantic Christmas atmosphere. ✨✨ Additionally, fireworks will be launched to conclude the event, and special Christmas gifts will be distributed to children under elementary school age who attend. 😍 Enjoy an early Christmas with your family and friends! 🤗 🔶 Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday) starting at 14:00 🔶 Venue: Daimaruyama Forest Park *In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Hirocho Children's Welfare Hall. 🔶 The illumination will be on display from 16:00 to 22:00 and can be enjoyed until March 31st. 🔶 Contact: Hirocho Fisheries and Commerce Tourism Division TEL: 01558-2-0177 https://www.town.hiroo.lg.jp/santa_land/...

Taken on October 17, 2026. This is Ieyasu's float, rotating in front of Atre Kawagoe.

Reflected in the red umbrella is the traditional beauty of Kyoto. Standing amidst the vibrant autumn leaves is Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto. The Shimabara Tayū carries on a tradition that has lasted since the Edo period. Her luxurious kimono, unique Japanese hairstyle, and hairpins embody the aesthetic sensibility and craftsmanship of Japan. The vivid autumn leaves and the elegant figure of the Tayū, passed down through generations, create a moment where Kyoto's autumn scenery and traditional culture intertwine. I captured this fleeting moment in a photograph. I hope that such culture and beauty will be inherited by future generations. Location: Arashiyama, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Model: Aoi Tayū

Reflected in the red umbrella is the traditional beauty of Kyoto. Autumn in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Standing amidst the vibrant autumn leaves is Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto. The Shimabara Tayū carries on a tradition that dates back to the Edo period. Her luxurious kimono, unique Japanese hairstyle, and hairpins embody Japan's aesthetic sense and the craftsmanship of artisans. The vivid autumn leaves and the elegant figure of the Tayū, passed down through time. I captured a moment where the autumn scenery unique to Kyoto overlaps with Japan's traditional culture. I hope that such culture and beautiful forms will be passed down to future generations. Location: Arashiyama, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Model: Aoi Tayū from Shimabara, Kyoto.

Photographed on October 17, 2026. The first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is Ieyasu's float passing under the overpass in front of Atre Kawagoe.

Taken on October 17, 26. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float of Wakitamachi and Ieyasu departing.

The Autumn Festival at Fukuōji Shrine is a festival that features a portable shrine passing through the Imperial Gate of Ninna-ji, showcasing the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism. This year, after seven years, the Kenboko (spear-like decoration) was presented within the grounds of Ninna-ji. The highlight is the magnificent procession of the Senkan portable shrine! In front of the Nio Gate at Ninna-ji, there will be performances of taiko drums, lion dances, and the "lifting" and "turning" of the portable shrine, creating a lively atmosphere for the festival. Additionally, the normally closed Imperial Gate of Ninna-ji will be opened, providing a rare opportunity for solemn ceremonies to be held in front of the Shin-den. This year marks the return of the Kenboko presentation after seven years within the grounds of Ninna-ji. 📅Every year on the third Sunday of October 📍Procession of the Portable Shrine Starting from Fukuōji Shrine, it will pass through Narutaki, Yamagoe, Uzumasa, Tokiwa, and Omuro, then return to Fukuōji Shrine via Ninna-ji. 📸 Recommended Viewing Spots Around 14:30｜In front of the mountain gate of Ninna-ji Around 15:30｜Fukuōji Intersection This autumn festival in Kyoto is filled with the enthusiasm and traditions of the local people.

Taken on October 18, 26. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is LEC COFFEE's lemonade soda and napolitan bread.

The Kawagoe Festival has concluded.

Next to Kanzan Park, located on the border between Kiyose and Tokorozawa, there is a Cosmos field that is currently at its best viewing time. The weather was nice, making it a perfect day for a stroll.

It's the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The Nasori float is about to depart.

Photographed on October 17, 2026. On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival, I visited LEC COFFEE. I had a hot sandwich with egg, lettuce, and bacon, along with a dirty chai.

Taken on October 17, 2014. It was the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. The moment the floats turned was impressive.

It's the first night of the Kawagoe Festival. In Shintomi-cho 2-chome, the mirror lion float and in Suehirocho, the Takasago float are crossing each other.

The Kawagoe Festival has begun.

It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. Preparations are underway in Minamitoorimachi.

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is a café latte from CAFE ANDON and a cinnamon crumble tart with marmalade.