This is the special Chinese morning at cafe andon. It is available for a limited time until July 31st. The hours are from 8:00 to 10:00. Five-ingredient spring rolls Chicken and scallop porridge Lightly pickled celery Soy sauce pickled cucumber Peach almond tofu The spring rolls are freshly fried. It's a luxurious morning. 😊

Event Announcement📣 On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊 Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵 During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍 At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨ A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼ Be sure to witness that moment🎶 ★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble ★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission) ★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance ★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter ★16:30–: Fun Lottery ★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival *To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office. (First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian) ★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town. Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗 🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30 *In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday) 🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed 🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 26, 26. This is the salt caramel banana basque cheesecake, ice cream, and original chai from LEC COFFEE.

Taken on July 26, 2014. This is ice cream from LEC COFFEE. 🍨

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 1st, the "70th Tokachi Port Festival and the 36th Tokachi Port Fireworks Festival" will be held in Hirocho, celebrating the summer of Tokachi😊 This is the only fireworks festival in the Tokachi region that takes place at a port🎆 The highlights include Chinese fireworks spreading across the night sky and vibrant underwater fireworks blooming on the sea surface, showcasing unique displays that can only be experienced at the port✨✨ Inside the venue, a variety of events will take place, including the Port Bazaar with numerous food stalls, the Tokyo Port Fruit Bazaar, a Fire Prevention Festival, JAF Children's Safety License issuance, Yosakoi Soran dance performances, Jinya Taiko, and the Sea Breeze Sauna Festival🎵 Additionally, this year, a special stage will be held to commemorate the 70th anniversary😍 ★13:00 / 15:30: Go! Anpanman Show ★13:45 / 16:15: Hilarious Comedy Live in Tokachi Port (Dandy Sakano, Sanpachi) ★14:30: Hokkaido Police Band Concert Come and create summer memories at Tokachi Port🤗 *After the fireworks festival, congestion is expected in the downtown area of Taiki Town on National Route 236 when returning to Obihiro, so we recommend using alternative routes to avoid the congested areas for those in a hurry. For more details, please see the [Traffic Congestion Countermeasure Flyer] on the website below. *Both the first and second departures of the Tokachi Patrol Boat Experience have reached full capacity, so registration has ended. Thank you for your understanding. 🔶Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 21:00 🔶Location: Tokachi Port 4th Pier 🔶Contact: Tokachi Port Festival Sponsorship Office (Hirocho Town Hall Fisheries, Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 01558-2-0177 (Weekdays), TEL: 01558-2-2111 (Holidays) https://hiroo-kanko.jp/2026/07/14/__trashed/...

Taken on July 26, 2026. After the demonstration by the Kawagoe Domain matchlock gun squad, I took a break at LEC COFFEE. This is a salted caramel banana basque cheesecake. I was able to replenish my salt intake. 😊🧂

Photographed on July 26, 26. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. This is the procession of the daimyo from the Kawagoe Domain. It seems that the students from Kawagoe High School are participating this year.

Photographed on July 26, 26. This is a demonstration of matchlock guns by the Kawagoe Domain matchlock gun squad.

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is a windmill at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Naorai Hall.

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is Enmusubi Red and White Soft Drink and Enmusubi Wind Chime Cider.

The "Ehime Saijo Fair" will be held at the Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka! From July 29 (Wednesday) to 31 (Friday), the "Ehime Saijo Fair" will take place at the Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka. We will offer seasonal silk eggplants from Saijo, delicious chilled Anpo persimmons from Shusaku, local sake, rich carrot juice made from Saijo carrots, and other processed products from Saijo. We will promote the attractions of Saijo City to encourage many visitors to come. Residents in the Kinki region, please stop by! 【Ehime Saijo City Fair】 ・Event Period From July 29 (Wednesday) to 31 (Friday), Reiwa 8 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM *On the final day, July 31 (Friday), until 5:00 PM ・Location: Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka 1-9-1 Edobori, Nishi Ward, Osaka City, 1st Floor, Higobashi Center Building ・Content Sales of local products from Saijo City and tourism promotion Image 1: Saijo Fair flyer Images 2 and 3: Last year's event.

Chitose Summer Festival ❚ Held on August 8, 2026 The "4th Chitose Summer Festival" will be held in Chitose-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This year, active high school students from Chitose-cho will serve as hosts, energizing the venue with their enthusiasm. In addition to various stage events, there will be a display of "working vehicles" by the Bungo-Ono Police Station, and the summer tradition of a haunted house at the community center will also make an appearance. Please join us with your friends and family. 【Date and Time】Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 17:00 【Location】Bungoono City Chitose Branch Office and Chitose Community Center (706-1 Shinden, Chitose-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Parking】Available (Bungoono City Chitose Branch Office and Chitose Elementary and Junior High School) 【Schedule】 17:00～ Opening 17:05～ Bungo-Ono Police Station Goto Theater Company 17:20～ Dance (Time Dance Studio Mie Class) 17:30～ Children's Corner 17:45～ Cola Drinking Contest 18:00～ Dance (Time Dance Studio Mie Class) 18:15～ Two-Person Wearing 18:30～ Koto Performance 19:00～ Karaoke 20:15～ Chitose Odori Song 【Others】 There will be food trucks (candy apples, curry, crepes, etc.), draft beer, and fried chicken available. 【Organizer and Event Inquiries】 Chitose Revitalization Team Takao Phone: 090-6899-9725

This is the Enmusubi Wind Chime Cider. Yesterday, I fully enjoyed the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri.

Today, I explored Kawagoe for the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. Due to the intense heat, I took a break right away. This is the red and white soft serve ice cream for matchmaking.

This is a floral water offering inspired by the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. 🏮

Tone Water Park I was told about it by a neighbor and decided to check it out I was surprised to see so many lotus flowers blooming I heard that they make a sound when they bloom Is that really true?

Today and tomorrow is the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri.

Photographed on July 9, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a red thread wind chime. The location changes daily.

Photographed on July 9, 2026. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Yusaku Park's Lycoris ❚ As of July 22, 2026 Located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, known for its autumn leaves, Yusaku Park has a summer star as well. That is the "Lycoris" quietly blooming by Shinji Pond. The small orange flowers catch your eye amidst the green scenery. Currently, the flowers are beginning to bloom little by little. We will update you on the blooming status. ■■Yusaku Park 【Location】Kameozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City About 45 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC About 6 minutes by car from Roadside Station Asaji About 4 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station 【Parking】Available (Free, about 50 cars) 【Restroom】Available 【Opening Hours】No specific hours (Free to stroll around) ■■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 ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Skytree and hydrangeas. I found a lovely spot while strolling and took a snapshot.

Taken on July 24, 2014. Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, a path for the heart. Mist is being sprayed, creating a refreshing atmosphere.🌁

I went to work from Hon-Kawagoe Station for the first time in a while. This is the Enmusubi Fuurin at the Honkawagoe Station Ticket Gate.🎐

Taken on July 9, 2026. These are the relationship-binding wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

We are currently recruiting participants for the event! 📣 On Tuesday, August 11th, the "All Japan Mamachari 6-Hour Endurance Race" will be held at the Tokachi Speedway in Sarabetsumura, under the bright summer sky. 🚴🚴 Why not give it your all and sprint around the circuit, which is usually off-limits, on a mamachari? The concept is "Enjoying an extraordinary space!"‼ This is a perfect opportunity to forget about the busyness of daily life, sweat it out, and relieve stress! 😍 Let's pedal together with friends and create the best summer memories! We look forward to your participation! 🤗 🔶For reservations and details, please check the Tokachi Speedway website below. 🔶Contact: Mamachari Endurance Race Secretariat TEL: 090-2050-1220 http://tokachi.msf.ne.jp/moto-event.php?event_id=753...

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, July 25th, a fun disaster prevention event called "Mizube de Wasshoi!" will be held for everyone from children to adults! At 1:00 PM, the opening event "Cheers by the Water" will take place, where everyone at the venue will toast together 😊 Free beverages such as grape juice and tea for children, and Tokachi wine for adults will be served 🎵 In the "Disaster Prevention Experience Zone," there will be a gathering of vehicles from the Self-Defense Forces, fire department, and police, along with an exciting helicopter appearance 🚒🚓 Additionally, there will be plenty of experiences to learn about disaster prevention while having fun, including a 200-meter bucket relay where everyone can work together! Moreover, there will be lots of enjoyable elements like gourmet food made from local delicious ingredients and a festival corner that children love 😍 A special day filled with learning and fun✨✨ Please invite your family and friends and come enjoy the event 🤗 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Venue: Ikeda Kasen Park (In case of rain: Ikeda Town General Gymnasium Arena) https://kankou-ikeda.com//

Taken on July 9, 26. This is the matchmaking wind chime at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This year, I am challenging myself to see how many times I can capture this composition.

Event Announcement📣 The Shikaoicho Fireworks Festival will be held on Saturday, July 25th! 😊 Enjoy a variety of delicious local flavors at the "Great Flavor Corner," and starting at 6 PM, participate in the "Grand Bingo Tournament" where you can win luxurious gift certificates and prizes! 😍 Bingo cards will be distributed to the first 400 people starting at 5 PM. 🎵 Then, at 8 PM, a spectacular display of fireworks will light up the night sky! 🎆 Create summer memories with your family and friends at Shikaribetsu River Park for the "Fireworks Festival"! 🤗 🔶Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM *In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, July 26th, and if it rains again on the 26th, it will be postponed to Monday, July 27th. *Please check the Shikaoicho Chamber of Commerce website for confirmation of the event's status. 🔶Location: Shikaribetsu River Park https://www.shikaoi-shokokai.com//

Taken on July 4, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🌻