Taken on June 29, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣 On July 4th (Saturday), the 44th Shihoro Summer Festival Fireworks Festival will be held😊 It's the earliest fireworks festival in Tokachi!!🎆 The venue will feature food booths that offer delicious gourmet food and festival activities to enhance the festive atmosphere. Stage events will also take place, including the popular "candy throwing" for children🎵 And the highlight of the festival will be the dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky😍 Enjoy a pleasant summer moment in Shihoro Town with your family and friends🤗 📍Date: July 4th, 2026 (Saturday) *In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to the next day. 📍Venue: Community Square 🔶Event Schedule 15:00 - Dance Performance (Studio ZERO) 16:00 - Stage Performance (Shihoro Town Chuo Junior High School Wind Orchestra) 17:00 - Candy Throwing Event (Sponsored by: Shihoro Service Friends Association) 17:30 - Ice Eating Challenge 18:00 - Dance Performance (Ballet&Dance Uchitsugi) 18:30 - Dance Performance (Lil Shine) 18:45 - Yosakoi Dance Performance (Tokachi Seira) 19:00 - Karaoke Contest 20:00 - Fireworks Festival Starts🎆 📞Contact: Shihoro Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division TEL: 01564-5-2614 https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/news/%e3%80%8c%e3%81%97%e3%81%bb%e3%82%8d%e5%a4%8f%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%8d%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b/...

Hello, this is Minamoto🖐️ The temperature is gradually rising, and once the rainy season is over, summer will be in full swing☀️ During this time of year, Shosenkyo Gorge showcases the most beautiful greenery throughout the year🌿 The soft light green of spring transforms into a deep, vibrant green, nourished by ample rain and sunlight, allowing you to enjoy a landscape full of vitality☘️ Additionally, Senga Falls sees an increase in water volume, and the powerful cascade creates a natural mist💦 that rises. It's the perfect time to feel the negative ions all around you, unique to this season✨ The area around the waterfall basin is refreshingly cool, like a natural air conditioner, making it very pleasant😃 The temperature is lower than in the urban areas, making it an ideal season for hiking, but please prepare drinks🥤 and hats🧢 as a precaution against heatstroke🙇 Moreover, areas around Senga Falls and stairs can be slippery, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes👟 when you go out‼️ Be sure to fully enjoy the "most beautiful gorge in Japan" that can only be seen during this time of year😊 If you have time, please come visit Shosenkyo✨ All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you❗

Photographed on June 29, 2026. This is the flower water basin at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🐥

【The Ice Tunnel Opening Day Has Been Decided】 This year, the Ice Tunnel will be open! On Sunday, July 12th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a one-day event✨️ Admission is free. There will be a small shop at the venue. 🥾💦🥾💦🥾 The area around the Ice Tunnel is muddy, so we recommend wearing rubber boots. 🚌 🚌🚌 To get to the Ice Tunnel, please drive to Uenshiri Campground or use the limited shuttle bus that departs from the town center. The shuttle bus schedule is as follows: 【To the Venue】 Around 10:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 10:15 Hotel Rimu Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel 【Return】 Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel Around 11:50 Hotel Rimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop Around 12:00 Kamiokoppe Bus Stop From the QR code in the second image, you can watch a video of the route from Nishiokoppe Town to the venue👀 If you're coming by car, please refer to that as well. Come and enjoy the coolness near the ice! For inquiries, please contact the Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce. TEL: 0158-87-2974 #Ice Tunnel #One-Day Opening #Uenshiri #Cool Retreat

The "OTSUITACHI FLEA MARKET" is held on the first day of every month at Azumino's Hotaka Shrine. Just as people visit the shrine for the first prayer of the year on January 1st, the "Otsuitachi Maibari" is celebrated on the first day of each month. This flea market brings vibrancy to the shrine grounds! 🎉 From this month until October, let's visit the shrine on the first day! 😄

Photographed on June 29, 26. This is the Peach & Peach Milk Frappuccino and the White Peach & Earl Grey Tart. 🍑

Event Announcement 📣 On July 4th (Saturday), the "White Snake Princess Festival" will be held at Lake Shikaribetsu!! This traditional arts festival was inspired by the local legend "The Tale of the White Snake Princess" 😊 The "White Snake Princess Dance" performed on the lakeside stage captivates the audience with its fantastical and mysterious world 🎵 Before the main event, Ainu traditional dances and performances of the traditional instrument "Mukkuri" will be presented, offering a glimpse into Ainu culture. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this mystical traditional art born from the local "Tale of the White Snake Princess" 🤗 📍Date and Time: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) from 17:30 to 21:15 (In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. For more details, please check the Shikaoi Tourism Association website or Instagram.) 📍Location: Lake Shikaribetsu (Free shuttle buses to the venue will operate.) 🔶Free shuttle bus service to the venue: A free shuttle bus utilizing the local bus service will operate from "Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art" in Shikaoicho to the Lake Shikaribetsu venue. The departure times will align with the local bus schedule. Return times are as follows: Departing from Lake Shikaribetsu at 21:40, Urimaku at 22:05, Little House on the Prairie at 22:12, Takushoku Bus Shikaoi Office at 22:20, Shikaoi Town Hall at 22:22, and Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art at 22:23. 【Bus Inquiries】Takushoku Bus Headquarters TEL: 0155-31-8811 🔶Event Inquiries: Shikaoi Town Tourism Association (Shikaoi Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 0156-66-4034 https://shikaoi-hakujyahimemai.studio.site//

Taken on June 29, 2014. This is the matchmaking wind chime at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I took this around 7 AM. When there are no people around, it's always a composition I challenge myself with. 🎐

Sugao Stone Buddhas ❚ Oita Bungoono Geopark The Sugao Stone Buddhas are located in Mie Town, Bungoono City. The "Sugao Stone Buddhas" are five stone statues believed to have been created in the late Heian period. When viewed up close, their delicate and beautiful presence is breathtaking. The highlight is the remaining red color, which conveys the vividness of the past to the present, evoking a sense of historical romance. In stark contrast to the usual calm atmosphere, the "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" heats up the summer nights of Bungoono. After a unique "Rooster Imitation Contest" based on local legends brings smiles to the venue, an impressive "Torch Throwing" event takes place, inviting participants into a fantastical and vibrant world, quite different from the usual serene scenery. 【Location】466 Asase, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Access】About 40 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC About 10 minutes by car from JR Sugao Station ■■■Access to Bungoono City Center■■■ 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 tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

🎤✨店舗エントリー受付中！！✨🎤 ＼あなたの歌声をステージで披露しませんか？／ 岩内観光協会では、怒涛まつり2日目（8月9日(日)）に開催するステージイベント 「選抜！歌うまコレクション」の出演者を募集しています！ 🎶 年齢・性別不問！ 🎶 ソロ・グループどちらでもOK！ 🏆 審査方法 ・カラオケ採点 ・審査員による審査 🎁 入賞者には豪華景品をご用意！ （町内飲食店で使える飲食券） 【応募方法】 町内店舗代表者によるエントリー必須！ ※個人での応募はできません。 店舗エントリーをお待ちしています😊 ぜひ自慢の"歌うま"さんをご推薦ください！ 一緒に怒涛まつりを盛り上げましょう！🎉 お申し込み・お問い合わせ 一般社団法人 岩内観光協会 ☎ 0135-63-1155（道の駅いわない内）

Taken on June 29, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 29, 2014. The matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine have begun. Among the approximately 2,000 wind chimes, there is one red thread wind chime, inspired by a single red thread. It is said that its location changes daily. You might find something good if you spot it.🎐

The Akan Tourism Association is conducting a fundraising campaign for red feather pin badges at the counter on the first floor of Akan Lake Marimukan. There are a total of three types of badges. You can receive one by donating 500 yen or more.

This is Hanadaka Flower Hill Lookout in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. This time, we showcase the autumn cosmos fields. In the background is Mt. Akagi. Being on a hill allows for a great view of the surroundings. As seasonal flowers are planted, the scenery changes, adding to the excitement.

The Sunflower Festival held in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, features a stunning display of sunflowers in full bloom. This year marks the 35th edition, and towering sunflowers will bloom in the fields where farmers have worked hard for many years. The event will take place on July 18th and 19th, 2026, but the sunflowers can be enjoyed even on days outside of the event.

At the Akagi Kogen Service Area on the downbound side of the Kanetsu Expressway, there is a park behind the shops. In spring, there are spots where tulips and other flowers are planted. On clear days, you can see the snow-capped Mt. Komagatake and Mt. Hotaka. While walking in the park, I spotted the snow-covered Mt. Komagatake between the red and white cherry blossoms.

Today is the Summer Purification Ceremony. We cleanse ourselves of sins and impurities from the past six months and pray for good health and safety for the remaining half of the year.

Taken on April 6, 26. This is the flower water at the omikuji (fortune-telling) distribution area of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. I'm curious about 🇯🇵🆚🇧🇷.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The Ōoka River flows through Isezakicho in Yokohama. While Yokohama boasts many famous tourist spots like Chinatown and Minatomirai, the cherry blossoms here are equally breathtaking. With a moderate foot traffic and food stalls lined up, the view from this spot is a spring delight I look forward to every year.

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is the flower water at the omikuji (fortune-telling paper) distribution area of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on April 15, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Hara Florist.

♨️ Tsukatte Fukkatsu ♨️ Have you heard of the Kawayu Onsen break-up hot spring tour plan?👀 Let's dissolve your everyday worries and bad relationships by soaking in the highly acidic hot spring "Kawayu Onsen" that can even melt nails! The break-up hot spring tour plan at Kawayu Onsen is currently available at Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, and Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura‼︎🎶 For those who can't spare that much time, we also offer a day-use ema (wooden plaque) for 2,000 yen each✨. Please enjoy the hot spring tour at Kawayu Onsen, refresh both your mind and body, and cut off those ties decisively!💪♨️ *Please note that the above plan and ema sales are not available at Yuji. However, you can still enjoy bathing, so please consider it as one of your bathing options.

Photographed on June 16, 2014. I visited Enko next to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. I had ginger pork, cold tofu with dipping sauce, miso soup, and kombu tea. After the meal, I felt warm. It's a nourishing meal. 😊

Taken on June 26, 2014. These are the hydrangeas along the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy a moment of tranquility at Shoishohama Beach, renowned for its exceptional beauty and selected as one of Japan's top 88 bathing spots. We are excited to announce the "NIGHT WAVE - Light Wave Project in Shoishohama." This project is supervised by NIGHT WAVE Co., Ltd., a company with extensive experience in light displays, allowing you to experience a special space enveloped in enchanting blue light. Witness the breathtaking gradient created by the setting sun transforming into the shimmering blue waves. This series of artistic experiences will gently stimulate your senses, inviting you into a space woven with the sounds of the waves, the sea breeze, and light. It truly is a mindful healing time that focuses your awareness on "the here and now." Regain your peace of mind and immerse yourself in the magical scenery of the beautiful sunset at Shoishohama and the blue, illuminated waves. We invite you to experience this miracle. Event Overview NIGHT WAVE - Light Wave Project in Shoishohama (Date) From Saturday, October 17, 2026, to Monday, October 19, 2026 (Time) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (sunset expected around 5:19 PM) (Venue) In front of the second parking lot at Shoishohama Beach (approximately 200 meters of shoreline illuminated) (Supervision) NIGHT WAVE Co., Ltd. (Lighting Support) Pi Photonics, Inc. Event Features - Breathtaking shoreline light display : Blue lights dance with the waves, creating a unique and enchanting spectacle. - Torii gate illumination : Experience the lighting of the torii gate standing at Shoishohama and a path of light leading to it. - Gentle lighting decoration at your feet : Lights along the bridge path and viewing areas will support your steps. - Appealing food trucks : Warm beverages and snacks will enrich your autumn nights. - A cozy dining space with lanterns : Enjoy your meal while admiring the enchanting scenery. - Mindfulness sound : Pleasant music that promotes mindfulness through auditory experience will envelop the space. Important Notes and Safety Guidelines To provide everyone with a safe and comfortable experience, please keep the following points in mind. - The sea at night can be very dangerous. Please enjoy the event only within the designated viewing areas. We cannot be held responsible for any accidents that occur within the venue or during the viewing. - There will be no seating available at the venue. If needed, please bring your own chairs or mats. - Some coastal areas may have limited lighting at night. For safety, we strongly recommend bringing a flashlight. - Parking spaces are limited, so we kindly ask everyone to share and use them considerately. - We cannot be held responsible for any accidents or thefts that occur in the parking area. - This event utilizes natural phenomena, so due to weather conditions or wave conditions, the sunset and glowing waves may not be clearly visible. - In the event of sudden bad weather or unavoidable circumstances, the event may be canceled without prior notice. Notifications of cancellations will be posted on the town's website. This autumn, indulge in an unparalleled mindfulness experience woven by light and waves, exclusively at Shoishohama. [Office] Mihama Town Tourism Promotion Division Phone: 0770-32-6705 (8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)