Expo Memorial Park Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, Senri Expo Park Adults (high school students and above) 450 yen, children free. *Revised from April 1, 2026 Must-See Attractions Tower of the Sun and Interior Tour The symbol "Tower of the Sun" created by Taro Okamoto is the face of the park. Not only can you admire its exterior, but there is also an interior tour available by reservation, allowing visitors to experience a powerful space that recreates the exhibitions from the Expo era. Japanese-style Garden This authentic strolling garden was developed for the 1970 Expo, featuring ponds, tea houses, and waterfalls scattered throughout, where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and autumn foliage. This area is detailed as a "highlight of the Japanese-style garden" by the park's official introduction.

Today, I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the Nagori-zakura, set up in conjunction with the annual festival at the Gokoku Shrine. It was taken on April 12th.

[All About Gokasecho in Spring 🌸] Here are some photos of Gokasecho in full bloom 📷 Rhododendrons, weeping cherry blossoms, and Akebono azaleas were in full bloom! Please feel free to submit your photos for Gokase Hanami 2026!

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The award-winning works of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and each winner has received a prize. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of local businesses in Teshikagacho. We will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported us on the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram. (In no particular order) This time, we would like to introduce "Teshikaga Town Lab (Teshikaga Marche)"! 📝 Teshikaga Navi has a wide range of information, so please take a look! ✨ Thank you to "Teshikaga Town Lab (Teshikaga Marche)" for your support in this event. 🙇🛶 We look forward to your continued support for the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" and "Teshikaga Navi." https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

Let me give you a brief introduction to Kawayu Onsen, which I've been saving up for 1-2 months! In Teshikaga, there is plenty of nature where anyone can capture beautiful scenery. Of course, it's stunning regardless of the season, so feel free to come with your camera and capture many beautiful moments of Teshikaga!📸📱 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/kawayu_ashi/...

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The award-winning works of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and each winner has received a prize. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of local businesses in Teshikagacho. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported us. (In no particular order) This time, we would like to introduce 'Teshikaga Town Lab (Teshikaga Marche)'! 📝 Teshikaga Navi contains a wide range of information, so please take a look! ✨ Thank you to 'Teshikaga Town Lab (Teshikaga Marche)' for your support of this event. 🙇🛶 We look forward to your continued support for the 'Teshikaga Photo Contest' and 'Teshikaga Navi'.

Annual Event‼︎🛶✨ 【Announcement of Clean-Up Activity at Wakoto Beach】 On April 19th (Sunday), we will hold a beach clean-up starting at 10 AM, followed by a pork miso soup gathering at 11 AM‼︎ (We will serve pork miso soup to those who participate in the beach clean-up.) After that, from 2 PM, a basic life-saving course will be held at Teshikaga Fire Station for those who use the lake. Details of the Beach Clean-Up on April 19th (Sunday) 10 AM - Beach Clean-Up 11 AM - Pork Miso Soup Gathering 2 PM - Basic Life-Saving Course at Teshikaga Fire Station *The beach clean-up is a free participation event, starting at 10 AM at PETETOK on that day. Additionally, on April 29th (Wednesday), GOOD VIBES MARKET (FLEA MARKET) will be held‼︎ This first event will primarily feature local exhibitors, and it is planned to take place within the PETETOK premises. We look forward to your participation and inquiries🛶✨

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is a café latte and a cinnamon crumble tart from cafe andon. What a lovely latte art! 😊

Taken on April 1, 26. This is the cinnamon crumble tart from cafe andon. The tart crust is layered with homemade marmalade jam and topped with cinnamon crumble. It has a wonderful aroma of cinnamon and marmalade.

Taken on March 8, 26. This is the café latte from CAFE ANDON and a matcha shortcake with strawberries and red bean paste. The mug and the green of the matcha look beautiful.

Taken on March 8, 2026. This is the matcha shortcake with strawberries and red bean paste from cafe andon. When we think of spring, we think of Kawagoe Matcha and strawberry cake.🍰

Taken on April 1, 2026. This is the new menu item, Rigatoni Bolognese, from cafe andon. Highly recommended. 😊

Taken on April 12, 2014 (Heisei 26). This is the Reitaisai (annual festival) held at the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Gokoku Shrine.

When in doubt, choose this. Kushiro Specialty Zangi and katte-don made with your favorite toppings. Both are must-try classic dishes. Kushiro Prince Hotel is about a 5-minute walk to the Suehiro Area, where you can find various Kushiro delicacies. It’s conveniently located in the city center, perfect for sightseeing and food exploration! If you’re staying in Kushiro, opt for Kushiro Prince Hotel✨ Reservations can be made through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Event Announcement 📣 Masuya Shoten, a bakery based in Obihiro City, will open a new experiential facility called "Mugioto Horse Park – Hill of Horses and Wheat" on Saturday, April 18, 2026, focusing on horses and wheat. 😊 This facility is an experiential space adjacent to the Mugioto bakery, where visitors can enjoy interactions with banei and Dosanko horses, take part in horse-drawn carriage experiences (reservation required), and learn about local resource circulation, all while appreciating the unique values of Tokachi. Before the opening, the "Horses and Wheat Forum" will be held on Friday, April 17, followed by an opening event on the 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday). 🎵 🔶Horses and Wheat Forum This forum will discuss the new relationships and possibilities between horses and the local community from various perspectives. 📍Event Overview ・Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00 ・Venue: Beat Museum / Mugioto Horse Park ・Participation Fee: Free (Capacity: 30 people, online streaming available) 📍Content ・Lecture: "New Possibilities for Horses" ・Panel Discussion ・Carriage Demonstration and Ranch Tour Experts from various fields, including support for retired racehorses, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and local culture, will participate in discussions about the future of horses and the community. 🔶Opening Event Overview 📍Date April 18 (Saturday) 10:30 - 14:30 April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 - 14:00 📍Main Activities ・1,000-Person Pizza Experience Participants will create pizzas using Tokachi-grown wheat "Banei Kitano Kaori" and "Tokachi Mush" from the local resource circulation project "Banei to Mushroom to Wheat Circle". During the event, experience tickets will be distributed to purchasers of a certain amount. The goal is to provide experiences for 1,000 people over the two days. ・Carriage Experience Two types of horse-drawn carriages pulled by two horses will circulate within the facility. ・Mobile Sales and Limited Products Event-exclusive products and bread inspired by horses will be sold by the Masuya bus.

We look forward to everyone's participation in the following tours and experiences. 【*Spring session fully booked, summer and autumn spots available*】'Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour' Images 1-8 - Observe seasonal subalpine plants with a guide - Enjoy safe and secure private bus transportation - Experience the changing vegetation while traveling up to an elevation of about 1700m. - Take commemorative photos at scenic points - Stroll leisurely along paved paths and enjoy the mountain air easily. Date and Time: May 7th (Thursday) Spring session fully booked August 19th (Wednesday), 20th (Thursday) Summer session October 7th (Wednesday), 8th (Thursday), 21st (Wednesday) Autumn session Tour Fee: 8,900 yen Payment on the day of the tour, cash only (Includes: bus operation fee, guide fee, accident insurance, lunch) Each day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (*Gathering at 8:35 AM, reception at the Saijo City Tourist Exchange Center next to iyosaijou station*) Capacity: 20 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis (minimum number of participants is 15) Application Deadline: 14 days before each tour date 【*A few spots left*】 'Experience the Aroma of the Forest with Kuromoji' Images 9-11 - Enjoy part of the extraction process of Kuromoji essential oil and distillate, as well as a silk scarf dyeing experience - High-quality Japanese essential oil, distillate, and silk scarf extracted from just 1.5ml from 1kg of branches and leaves will be souvenirs - Relax in the noble aroma of the forest at the foot of the mountain Date and Time: May 18th (Monday), June 15th (Monday) Tour Fee: 6,000 yen, payment on the day of the tour, cash only (Includes: instructor fee, lunch) From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM (*Gathering at 9:50 AM, reception at the Ishizuchi Nature and Living Research Room (former Ooboki Clinic)*) Capacity: 8 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis (minimum number of participants is 4) Application Deadline: 10 days before each tour date Contact and Application Information (General Incorporated Association) Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registered travel agency No. 3-201 by the Ehime Prefectural Governor Phone: 0897-56-2605 FAX: 0897-47-3733 #Tour #Nature #Ishizuchi #Plants #Stroll #Subalpine #Foot of the Mountain #Scenic View #Guide #Essential Oil #Distillate #Floral Water #Kuromoji

Taken on April 12, 2014 (Heisei 26). This is the annual festival of Gokoku Shrine at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I have received permission from the individual to post this photo.

The opening day of Forest Park is just around the corner! It will open on Wednesday, April 29th, at 9:00 AM! 🎉 This year, there will be no events during the Golden Week period, but on the opening day, all playground equipment will be available for just 100 yen per use, so please come and enjoy! The tent sites will take a little longer to prepare until the grass is ready. *Expected to open around late May. - 【Nishiokoppe Forest Park】 From April 29th (Wednesday, holiday) to October 18th (Sunday) *Open every day during this period. 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Parking available (free) #Open #GW #Playground equipment 100 yen

Today, I explored Kawagoe. When I visited Shusse Inari Shrine, they were performing a traditional music demonstration. It seemed quite auspicious.

Taken on April 11, 2014. This is the Inari Shrine within the grounds of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It seems that mist is being released regularly.

Taken on April 4, 2014. Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, there were flower rafts on the Shingashi River. It's the last chance to see the cherry blossoms.

Toyama Castle Park is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most picturesque locations for enjoying cherry blossoms, blending natural beauty with deep historical significance. The park surrounds Toyama Castle, whose origins date back to the Sengoku period, when it functioned as a strategic stronghold under regional rulers. Although the original castle was lost to time, the present structure symbolizes Toyama’s feudal heritage and now serves as a cultural landmark within the city. The cherry‑blossom experience becomes especially memorable when viewed from a quiet, slow‑moving boat gliding along the castle moat. From this serene vantage point, visitors can fully appreciate the delicate fragrance of the blossoms, while petals occasionally drift down and gently settle around them. This harmony of history, landscape, and sensory richness creates a tranquil atmosphere that offers a timeless and deeply rewarding hanami experience.

The Iwata City Tourism Association is hosting a collaborative project with Daytona Co., Ltd. called "Iwata Morning Activity Cafe" at the Communication Plaza. Enjoy morning coffee, use it as a meeting point for touring, and feel free to drop by anytime. After the Morning Activity Cafe, we will hold a Morning Activity Market, where families can participate in workshops to experience crafting and purchase popular sweets. Food trucks will also be present, so enjoy a fun holiday at the Communication Plaza throughout the day. Iwata City's mascot, Shippei, will also come to visit! Date: Saturday, May 9th, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine. (In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled. Notifications will be posted on this site in case of cancellation.) *A portion of the sales from the food trucks and workshops will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross as "Relief Fund for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster of Reiwa 6." *The Welcome Bikers Roadstation (WBR) project promotes a network of regions and facilities that welcome motorcyclists, calling for traffic safety and improved manners for visitors. *The content of the stalls may change.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms have turned to leaves, creating a flower raft.

Taken on April 4, 2014. The Homaresakura behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and along the Shingashi River is also coming to an end.

A pink shower falls from the sky 🌸 The Soto Ohno Weeping Cherry Blossom, over 300 years old is a famous tree associated with Mito Mitsukuni, and it was stunningly beautiful again this year. Spending time facing this cherry blossom in the quiet mountains is truly a luxury✨️

In the Kushiro Subprefecture of Hokkaido (Kushiro City, Kushiro Town, Shibechacho, Tsuruimura, Akkeshicho, Hamanaka Town), we are distributing "Wetland Cards" at four Ramsar Convention registered wetlands: Kushiro Shitsugen, Akanko, Akkeshi-ko and Bekambeushi Shitsugen, and Kiritappu Shitsugen! The cards distributed at Akanko feature the early morning scenery of Akanko and Mt. Oakan🏔🌅. Please ask at the counter on the 1st floor of Akan Lake Marimukan for your "Wetland Card!"

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The award-winning works of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and each winner has received a prize. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of local businesses in Teshikaga. We will gradually introduce our sponsoring companies on the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram. (In no particular order) This time, we are featuring Sarashina Confectionary‼︎📝 Teshikaga Navi has a wealth of information, so please take a look✨ Thank you, Sarashina Confectionary, for your support of this event🙇🛶 We look forward to your continued support of the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi.

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is the Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is the time when the cherry blossoms have started to fall.

【Koi Dancing in Komu】 The display inside the Forest Art Museum "Komu" has been updated in various ways this year. Currently, it seems that koi are swaying here and there until early May. As you pass through the entrance, you can see four large koi hanging against a backdrop of cherry blossoms. If you head to the shop corner, you can also discover small koi. Something like Setoushi-kun is wearing a helmet and has a gentle expression. There are parts not captured in the photos, so I would be happy if you visit Komu and see for yourself🎏 - 【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】 ✨️GW Festival from May 3rd to 5th✨ Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Admission accepted until 4:30 PM Closed: Every Tuesday *Open on May 5th and 6th, which are public holidays *Closed on May 7th (Wednesday) Admission fee: High school students and above: 500 yen 4th grade elementary to junior high school: 300 yen Children aged 3 to 3rd grade: 100 yen Children under 3: Free Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Forest Art Museum Komu #Indoor Display #Children's Day