Reihoku has become a place where you can say "I'm home." Would you like to come and hear about the present and future of six people who have fallen in love with this town? Thank you for always visiting the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association's website. We are pleased to announce that a joint activity report meeting will be held by the "Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team" and "Local Revitalization Entrepreneurs" active in Reihokumachi! Six members are working hard every day, utilizing their respective areas of expertise for the future of Reihokumachi. At this report meeting, they will share their current activities and passionate thoughts about the "future" they aim to achieve with their own voices. Kenta Ogata, who is in charge of tourism promotion and information dissemination at our association (Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association), along with a diverse group of members, will take the stage. We welcome not only the townspeople but also anyone interested in the revitalization of Reihokumachi, community building, immigration and settlement, and digitalization to join us! ■ Event Overview Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:40 (Registration starts at 13:00) Venue: Shiki Meeting House Community Hall Admission: Free (Everyone is welcome to participate) ■ Introduction of Speakers and Their Fields Koichiro Nakano ── Promotion of Immigration and Settlement Atsushi Kudo ── University Collaboration and Regional Branding Kenta Ogata ── Tourism Promotion and Information Dissemination Hideki Ohnita ── Solving Local Issues Using Digital Tools and Public-Private Partnerships Yuki Okuyama ── Digital Divide Countermeasures Yoko Goto ── Promotion Advisor ■ Contact Information Reihokumachi Planning and Policy Division Address: 660 Shiki, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture, 863-2503 TEL: 0969-35-3334 FAX: 0969-35-2454 We sincerely look forward to your attendance!

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This is a kaza-guruma at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is a limited-time windmill decoration at the shrine. June 1st is known as "Mame Mando" day, and it is said that visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine on this day brings benefits equivalent to ten thousand visits.

The 53rd Maruseppu Wisteria Festival will be held. You can look forward to a variety of performances, including an impression show by Sari, a performance by the twin performers Pluto, and a singing performance by Fumiya Tokodai（戸子台ふみや）! Don't miss the outdoor concert by the local Engaru High School Brass Band and the Yamabiko Taiko! Enjoy the beautiful wisteria trellis while having a great time at the event! Date and Time: Sunday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Location: Maruseppu Wisteria Garden (Kōsei-ji and Heiwayama Park special venue) *Please note that the content may change in case of rain. *The wisteria photos are reference images from last year.

Photographed on May 25, 2014. The hydrangeas have started to bloom.

Taken on May 25, 2026. This is the iced cafe latte from CAFE ANDON, along with a marmalade and cinnamon crumble tart.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is a marmalade and cinnamon crumble tart from CAFE ANDON.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is Andon Chicken Curry from cafe andon. It's my favorite dish. 😊

Taken on May 25, 2026. This is the flower water offering and wind chimes at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on May 25, 2026. This is the flower water arrangement (known as 'Hanamizuki') at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. There are many chicks.🐥🐥🐥

Taken on May 25, 26. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. The chick is adorable, isn't it? 🥰 The flower language of blue roses symbolizes dreams coming true, miracles, and God's blessings.

This photo was taken on May 23, 2023 (the 26th year of the Heisei era). This is a traditional flower water basin (hanamizuki) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on May 23, 2014 (Heisei 26). This is a flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on May 25, 2023. This is a traditional Japanese ritual called 'Hanamizuki' at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Today, I am exploring Tokyo. It's an oat milk latte and a banana chocolate donut. 🍌

Taken on May 25, 2024. I found hydrangeas (🤍) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Crimson Clover in Katsurao Village, Fukushima Prefecture After the temporary evacuation was lifted due to the nuclear accident, cultivation began as a green manure to improve the soil of the deteriorated farmland. By incorporating Crimson Clover into the soil as green manure, it is said that the fertility of the farmland is restored. A photo of the entire field in bright red gradually spread on social media, and this initiative started to gain media attention. Tokyo Camera Club and Katsurao Village collaborated to establish photo spots (three locations) with the help of Michi-no-Eki Sera, aiming to boost tourism. If you take photos at the three locations and show them at Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea, you will receive seeds of Crimson Clover. It is a symbol of the reconstruction of Katsurao Village. This year's photo spots were available until the 24th, but be sure to visit next year. The planting locations change every year, so it's convenient to check at Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea before going. I participated in the photo tour organized by Tokyo Camera Club this time. It was held with the full cooperation of Katsurao Village, and I was moved by the warmth of the villagers. Please be sure to visit Katsurao Village.

Taken on May 25, 26. This is an oat milk latte and Earl Grey basque cheesecake.

A tourist spot in Azumino, Jitensha Hiroba The gently flowing Jikkasegi Irrigation Canal and Mt. Jonen In the morning, the clouds that were on the mountain disappeared by noon, but the temperature rose, making it a hot day💦

Taken on May 25, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I stopped by. This is an oat milk latte. The latte art is lovely. It made me feel relaxed.

Crimson clover in Katsurao Village, Fukushima Prefecture. Although the evacuation order was lifted temporarily due to the nuclear accident, cultivation began as green manure to improve the soil of the devastated farmland. By incorporating crimson clover into the soil as green manure, it is said that the fertility of the farmland will be restored. As a result, photos of the vibrant red fields began to spread gradually on social media, and this initiative started to gain media attention. The Tokyo Camera Club and Katsurao Village are collaborating to set up three photo spots with the support of Michi-no-Eki Sera, aiming to make it a highlight for tourism. If you take photos at all three locations and show them at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Center Azalea, you will receive seeds of crimson clover. It is a symbol of the reconstruction of Katsurao Village. This year's photo spots were available until the 24th, but be sure to check them out next year. The planting locations change every year, so it's convenient to check at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Center Azalea before you go. The photo is of a "sofa."

Crimson Clover in Katsurao Village, Fukushima Prefecture After the temporary evacuation was lifted due to the nuclear accident, cultivation began as a green manure to improve the soil of the devastated farmland. By incorporating Crimson Clover into the soil as green manure, the fertility of the farmland is said to recover. Then, photos of the vast red fields gradually spread on social media, and this initiative started to gain media coverage. Tokyo Camera Club and Katsurao Village collaborated to establish photo spots (three locations) with the support of Michi-no-Eki Sera, aiming to promote tourism. If you take photos at all three locations and show them at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea, you will receive seeds of Crimson Clover. It is a symbol of the reconstruction of Katsurao Village. This year's photo spots were available until the 24th, but please come next year. The planting locations change every year, so it's convenient to check at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Hall Azalea before you go. The photo is of a "swing."

Crimson Clover in Katsuraomura, Fukushima Prefecture Although the evacuation order due to the nuclear accident has been lifted temporarily, cultivation began as a green manure to improve the soil of the damaged farmland. By incorporating Crimson Clover into the soil as green manure, the fertility of the farmland is said to be restored. Soon, photos of the vibrant red fields began to spread on social media, and this initiative was featured in the media as well. Tokyo Camera Club and Katsuraomura collaborated to set up three photo spots with the cooperation of Michi-no-Eki Sera, aiming to promote tourism. If you take photos at all three spots and show them at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Center Azalea, you will receive seeds of Crimson Clover. It is a symbol of the reconstruction of Katsuraomura. This year's photo spots were available until the 24th, but be sure to visit next year. The planting locations change every year, so it's convenient to check at the Katsurao Village Reconstruction Exchange Center Azalea before you go. The photo is titled 'Piano.'

Taken on May 25, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Since I take photos at the same time, they tend to look quite similar.

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the windmill next to the Main Shrine. In the background, you can see the Main Shrine, designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

In early summer, Across Mountain in Tenjin, Fukuoka Photo taken on June 21, 2024 In the heart of Fukuoka City, the capital of Kyushu Island in Japan, there lies a mysterious mountain commonly known as "Across Mountain" Its "mountain face" The true identity of this green-clad mountain is the complex facility "ACROS Fukuoka," which features a large hall The southern slope is a quiet green space known as the "Step Garden" When the building was constructed, it was possible to enjoy a garden filled with greenery all the way to the rooftop, but upon my recent visit, it has now transformed into a splendid forest-covered low mountain This photograph is part of an initiative to showcase landscapes that have received the Urban Landscape Award from Fukuoka City, specifically selected for the "10th Landscape Award Photo Contest" During the award ceremony, I was humbled to receive generous remarks from the representative judge in the hall of the city museum, saying, "The composition is perfect."

Taken on May 1, 26. This is the lemon and poppy seed shortcake and café latte from cafe andon. The latte art is lovely too.😊☕️🍋