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

Before work, I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The mist created a mystical atmosphere in the precincts.🌁 The rainy season has ended, marking the beginning of summer.

Refreshing summer at Kussharo. A calm lake surface spreads out from the window of the guest room. Just gazing at it brings a sense of peace in the morning. Walking from the lakeside terrace to the pier, you encounter a grey heron amidst the tranquil waters that stretch endlessly. In the evening, it's time to savor the blessings of this land. At the buffet featuring freshly made dishes, a unique experience awaits you that can only be enjoyed here. Refreshing summer, alongside the lake. Enjoy a time to refresh both body and mind at the Kussharo Prince Hotel. For the latest information and reservations, please check the link in the profile on the official site 🌿 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Kushiro Prince Hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Kushiro Station. There is a direct bus connection from Tancho Kushiro Airport, and it takes about 15 minutes by car from Doto Expressway Kushiro-Chuo Interchange. Convenient for business, it offers comfort as a base. Unwind your tired body from travel and work in the fitness room at night. With a laundry room available, you can stay with peace of mind even for multiple nights. Even during business trips, you can keep yourself organized. Experience such a stay at Kushiro Prince Hotel. For details on the consecutive stay plan, please check the official website from the profile URL. 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Izaki River Pool Located in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Izaki River Pool is a natural pool that utilizes the river as it is. This pool is situated along the Okudake River, and the water is clear. It is a pristine stream sourced from Mt. Sobosan, which provides a refreshing feeling just by looking at it. The section separated by stones has shallow water, making it easy for small children to play. *Conditions of the river on the day may vary. 【Location】Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Udaeda 【Usage Fee】Free 【Hours of Operation】No specific hours 【Parking】Available 【Restrooms】Available *Please use the restroom at the adjacent "Lodge Kiyokawa" (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) ■■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 recommended tourist spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2026 Oita-Kumamoto Stage ❚ Taking place on October 11, 2026 On October 11, Bungo-Ono will serve as the starting point for the international road race! The athletes will sprint along the roads leading to Harajiri Falls and Kuju Highland. Why not join us on-site to watch the exciting day unfold? The international cycling road race "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2026" will be held in Kyushu On October 11 (Sunday), STAGE 2 Oita-Kumamoto Stage will start in front of Bungo-Ono City Hall. The Oita-Kumamoto Stage covers approximately 128 km, departing from Bungo-Ono City and passing through Taketa City, Minamiogunimachi, Ubuyama, Aso City, and Takamori Town before heading to Minamiasomura. The route will pass by tourist attractions such as Harajiri Falls and Kuju Highland, then head south along Yamanami Highway. Athletes will race through scenic views of the Aso Outer Rim Mountains and vast grasslands. We invite you to come and witness the athletes in action on-site. ■ What is Tour de Kyushu Tour de Kyushu is a UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) sanctioned cycling road race. It has been decided to be held as an event symbolizing the legacy of the Rugby World Cup, the promotion of cycling tourism in Kyushu , and the recovery from recent natural disasters. Not only is it an exciting competition, but it also serves as a platform to widely promote the natural beauty, landscapes, and local attractions of Kyushu.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is the rhubarb and blueberry shortcake from cafe andon, along with an iced cafe latte. Since Spain won, I feel like something good is going to happen. I hope good things happen for everyone too.🇪🇸🏆🎊㊗️✨

Taken on July 1, 26. This is the rhubarb and blueberry shortcake from cafe andon.🫐 I enjoy cakes made with tart fruits, but unfortunately, it is no longer available for sale.

🚢 Announcement of Cruise Ship Arrival 🚢 The cruise ship "Asuka III" is coming to Kushiro! Passengers will disembark and enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro. We hope that local citizens will warmly welcome them with a friendly atmosphere 😊 As they depart, there will be a special live performance by "Heat Voice" to send them off 👋 We look forward to your participation! ✨ *Parking available for general visitors Date: Thursday, July 23, Year R8 Arrival: 8:00 AM Departure: 5:00 PM Location: Earthquake-resistant Passenger Ship Terminal Local products will be available from around 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with food trucks and miscellaneous goods for sale 🥪🥤) *Some available from 8:00 AM Send-off around 4:40 PM.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is homemade Genovese rigatoni by CAF ANDON. The aroma of basil is refreshing, making it a perfect summer dish.🌿🍅

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Since the approach was under construction, I entered from the Path of the Heart. There was mist, creating a magical atmosphere.

Introduction to Rental Bicycles and Cycling Tours🚴🚴🚴 The cycling tour "Memuro Sanpo" in Memuro Town allows you to leisurely enjoy the streets and nature of Memuro by bicycle with a local guide😊 Tokachi, known for its thriving agriculture and dairy farming, offers vast fields and ranches, unique views of the Hidaka Mountain Range, and beautiful scenery to enjoy with all your senses😍 The concept is "Delicious, Beautiful, and Memorable Memuro Sanpo"🎵🎵 We are always recruiting for cycling tours. Our guided cycling tours offer a variety of courses suitable for beginners to intermediate riders!! We also accept custom plans tailored to your requests. Bicycles are available for rent at "Memuro-do 1st Floor - Memuro Town Tourism and Products Association" located in front of Memuro Station. We also offer a delivery service to your desired rental and return location (please note that a handling fee may apply). Be sure to experience the charm of Memuro Town by riding a bicycle🤗 https://tokachiplus.com//

This summer, head to Minami-Izu, where it's not too hot! 🌊☀️ ● About swimming and activities https://x.gd/Yiubz... ● Minami-Izu Town continues to have zero days of extreme heat (as of July 17)! https://x.gd/WewOB... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏖️ Yumigahama Beach ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A stunning beach with white sand and green pines, selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Beaches" and "Top 100 Swimming Spots"! This year, Yumigahama Splash Water Park is back! 🛟 Enjoy water activities and swimming together. 📅 From July 18 (Saturday) to August 23 (Sunday) * Yumigahama Splash Water Park will be open until August 23. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤿 Hirizo Beach (Nakagi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A hidden beach accessible only by boat! 🚤 Thanks to the Kuroshio current, it boasts excellent visibility and is a paradise for snorkeling with abundant fish. 🐠 📅 From July 1 (Saturday) to September 30 (Wednesday) 🚢 Hirizo Beach swimming tour now accepting reservations! Departure dates: August 8-16, September 19-22 Adults 6,500 yen / Children 5,500 yen Sign up for the tour here: https://x.gd/ZH3a4... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎆 49th Yumigahama Fireworks Festival ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The water fireworks viewed from the sandy beach are breathtaking! ✨ 📅 August 8 (Saturday) from 8 PM ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏝️ List of summer swimming spots ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1️⃣ Yumigahama Beach July 18 - August 30 2️⃣ Koura Beach July 27 - August 16 3️⃣ Yagawahama and Tawarahama Ferry Crossing (Mera) July 18 - August 31 * Starting July 25! Izu the South 34°N: https://www.izu34n.jp// * Summer posters are also on sale! B1 (Ishimuro Shrine) 500 yen, B2 (Hammerhead Shark, two types of fireflies from Ihama) 300 yen (Free distribution to Minami-Izu residents) 📷 A photo contest is also underway! Winners will receive luxurious prizes. Apply here: https://x.gd/LRM7Q...

Gion Festival... Pre-Festival Night On July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), during the evening festivities, certain areas will become pedestrian-only zones (car-free zones), lined with food stalls. The pedestrian zone hours, excluding some streets, are from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The pedestrian areas include Shijō Street (from Higashioji Street to Horikawa Street), Karasuma-dori Street (from Oike Street to Takatsuji Street), Muromachi-dōri (from Sanjō Street to Takatsuji Street), and Shinmachidori (from Takoyakushi Street to Takatsuji Street). Bicycles are not allowed in the pedestrian-only zones. The Gion Festival nights can get quite crowded, especially around the floats and major streets, making movement difficult. Avoid going against the flow of people and steer towards less crowded streets. Parents with small children and elderly individuals should refrain from pushing into the crowded center. Stay hydrated and take measures against the heat. As evening falls, the sounds of "Konchikichin" resonate from each float district. The Gion music, played with bells, flutes, and drums, has long been cherished as a sound heralding the arrival of summer in Kyoto. Surrounded by the glow of lanterns, the time spent admiring the floats while listening to Gion music is truly enchanting. The lantern light adds a different kind of splendor compared to daytime. Due to the large crowds, stepping back to view the overall scene is also beautiful.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is Craft Juicy Peach Tea and a white peach & Earl Grey tart. I'm happy because I love peaches. 😊🍑

Notice of Change in Event Date📣 The "Makubetsu Summer Festa" scheduled for July 19 has been postponed to July 20 (Monday, a public holiday) due to rain forecasts!! http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8237...

Taken on July 1, 2014. This is a windmill in front of the Otorii Gate at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was around 7:30 in the morning in the shrine grounds.

A living earth, emitting volcanic smoke. A mysterious lake emerging beyond the mist. And the memories of the Earth, resting deep within the forest. Surrounding the Kussharo Prince Hotel, you can experience the scenery that reminds us that the Earth is still alive. At Mt. Io, steam continuously rises from the ground, revealing the rugged form that the Ainu people called "the naked mountain." Lake Mashu shows its unique expressions, whether it is shrouded in mist or shining with clear blue. In the forests of Wakin Peninsula, memories born from volcanic activity 30,000 years ago lie in slumber. Why not feel the pulse of the Earth, using Kussharo Prince Hotel as your base? For more details, please check the link in the profile. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

About a 10-minute walk from Kushiro Station, Kushiro Prince Hotel. One of the largest city hotels in the Doto region, boasting a total of 400 rooms. Even during business trips, you can stay fit with our fitness room, and we also provide laundry facilities for extended stays. Approximately a 15-minute drive from Doto Expressway Kushiro Chuo Interchange, with direct access to the airport shuttle bus. Convenient for both business and tourism, ensuring a comfortable base. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the station, and have a pleasant stay!✨ You can make reservations through the profile URL. 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Participants are now being recruited for the event! 📣 In Nakasatsunaimura, where the clear stream of the Saru River flows and a peaceful rural landscape spreads at the foot of the majestic Hidaka Mountain Range, we are a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" alliance. 😊 We will hold a cycling event where you can freely explore the tourist spots of Nakasatsunaimura (partially in Obihiro City and Sarabetsumura) while enjoying this rich natural environment. 🚴🚴🚴 The route is flexible, allowing you to visit tourist spots at your own pace. This event will introduce the "NaviTabi" system for the first time‼ Points will be automatically added just by passing through checkpoints, enabling you to focus on a smooth and comfortable ride without stopping your bicycle. 😍 At the aid stations along the way, we will provide delicious local gourmet food. 🎵 This special day will feature special guests, former Olympic speed skating medalists Nana Takagi and Misaki Oshigiri. ✨✨ After the ride, there will be an award ceremony and a networking event (light meals will be provided), as well as a talk show by the guests. Feel the refreshing breeze and experience the unique scenery and culinary delights that can only be enjoyed by bicycle. We look forward to your participation! 🤗 🔶 Event Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Networking event from 3:15 PM) *The event will be held rain or shine. In case of severe weather, announcements will be made on the official Nakasatsunaimura Gourmet Ride website. 🔶 Participation Fee 【Regular Price】Adults: 8,000 yen, Children (from elementary school age to under junior high school): 4,000 yen 【Village Resident Discount (for residents of Nakasatsunaimura)】 Adults: 4,000 yen, Children: Free (must be accompanied by a guardian) *1 The village resident discount is limited to those who currently have a residence certificate in Nakasatsunaimura. *2 Children cannot participate alone. They must participate with a guardian. *3 Children eligible are those "from elementary school age to under junior high school." 🔶 Application Period: From Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to Thursday, August 6, 2026. 🔶 Start and Finish Location: Nakasatsunaimura Cultural Creation Center Courtyard (1-3 Higashi 4-jo Minami, Nakasatsunaimura, Kawanishi District, Hokkaido) 🔶 How to Apply: Please apply via the URL below on Sports Entry. https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/105583... 🔶 Contact Information Tokachi Nakasatsunaimura Gourmet Ride Executive Committee (Secretariat: Nakasatsunaimura Tourism Association) TEL: 0155-68-3390 https://gourmet-ride.com//

Experience the pulse of the Earth on a journey. The land still emits smoke, a mysterious lake appears beyond the mist, and the quiet forest holds memories. From Lake Kussharo to Mashu. Why not fully immerse yourself in the extraordinary feeling of nature, along with the charm of Hokkaido and Michihigashi? You can make a reservation through the link in the profile. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

【Limited-Time Food Sales at Kamu】 At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu," we will be selling limited-time food items during the three-day weekend in July! Dates: Saturday, July 18th – Monday, July 20th (Public Holiday) Sales start at 10 AM. Menu: ＼Sandwiches made with locally sourced wheat from Bakery Ishida／ ◇Two types of dog sandwiches, each 600 yen (tax included) ・Sandwich with deer loin cutlet from Nishiokoppe and egg salad ・Sandwich with yakisoba and yangnyeom chicken ＼Assorted pasta with deer meat sauce／ ◇Lunch box 800 yen (tax included) ＼Japanese cuisine options available／ ◇Shrimp tempura maki sushi ◇Sekiro sushi ◇Roll sushi (natto, egg, cucumber, kanpyou) Each 600 yen (tax included) Additionally, we plan to sell Sekiro sushi and shrimp tempura rolls! All items are available in limited quantities, so please visit us early if you're interested. Also, at Kamu, we are currently selling soft serve ice cream made with grass-fed milk from Nishiokoppe! How about some for dessert after your meal? 🍦🤤 In the attached garden, summer flowers have started to bloom, and the grasses are growing tall, swaying in the breeze. Don't miss the garden when you visit Kamu! - 【Roadside Station Nishiokoppe "Kamu"】 Opening hours ▶ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on ▶ Every Tuesday Admission ▶ Inside the roadside station: Free Flower park: 200 yen for high school students and above Contact ▶ 0158-87-2333 #Kamu #three-day weekend #limited menu

[Currently in Production] This year at the Woody Summer School, participants will be creating wooden tractors. The summer Woody School is like a 2-night, 3-day camp focused on making wooden crafts. This marks the 32nd edition of the event this year, which has been loved by many for many years. The woodworking instructor is currently making parts for the participants to use. In fact, it seems that one instructor is making parts for 20 tractors all by himself! 😳 Last year, we solidified ideas for this year's project and by December, we had produced a prototype. After fine-tuning while looking at the prototype, the drawings were completed by March this year, and in April, they were beautifully drafted in CAD. Since May, we have been in the process of making parts. Many innovations have been implemented to create parts with precision, and we were shown how this round contour is cut using this tool. The molds used for making wooden parts are also made of wood. The rounded board was created by gluing together four thin boards and applying pressure to bend them. We were constantly amazed by the skillful manipulation of various tools to create intricate parts during the workshop tour. To everyone planning to participate in the Woody School, please look forward to the day! ✨️ #Woodworking #Woody Summer School #Parts Production

On your way back from Tamana, we also recommend stopping by Manda Pit in Arao City. After enjoying hot springs and meals, adding some time to walk through this World Heritage site will make your trip in Northern Kumamoto even more fulfilling. Even a short visit offers a lot to see, allowing you to feel the history while taking photos. It's perfect for small group trips. 【Visitation Information】9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and junior high school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Tamana #Kumamoto Prefecture North #Northern Kumamoto Tourism #Day Trips #Small Group Travel #Historical Walks #Industrial Heritage #Photography Trips #MandaCoalMine #AraoCity #Tamana #KumamotoTravel #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #WorldHeritage #HeritageTravel

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, July 19th, the "Makubetsu Summer Festa 2026" will be held to celebrate summer in Makubetsu Town😊 At the venue, you'll find fun attractions, a bouncy dome, and stalls offering delicious local gourmet food🎵 Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division will host a grand lottery with luxurious prizes, including JTB pair travel vouchers🎁🎁 The festival will conclude with approximately 3,000 beautiful fireworks lighting up the night sky🎆 Bring your family and friends and come join us at the venue🤗 🔶Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM *In case of rain, the event may be postponed to Monday, July 20th (holiday). 🔶Venue: Makubetsu Undo Park Special Venue 🔶Contact: Makubetsu Town Office Economic Department Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division TEL 0155-54-2111 (Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8782...

Mr. Takuya Kurose, a Kumamoto Prefecture employee from Reihokumachi, and the experiential content production group MATH GAME from Saitama Prefecture have created a game called "One Step to Sky Blue: At the End of the Ripple" that is enjoyable with books. This work was produced as a sequel to "Beyond the Ripples," which was announced last May. On July 14, a trial play event conducted by Takushin High School students was held and received great acclaim. The game aims to convey the charm of Reihokumachi, and it is planned to be utilized for raising awareness of Reihokumachi as a tourist destination and creating a related population. 【To actually play "One Step to Sky Blue: At the End of the Ripple"】 Adjustments are underway so that it can be experienced within the town in the future, so stay tuned! Additionally, the previous work "Beyond the Ripples" is already available to play on the smartphone app "uzu," so please try to prepare before the sequel!

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the Aitai fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Hello 😊, welcome to Jewelry Town Shosenkyo Gorge 💎. July in Shosenkyo is a healing season filled with beautiful scenery created by vibrant green trees 🌳 and clear streams 💧. Surrounded by cool breezes 🍃 and the chirping of birds 🐦, why not forget your daily routine for a moment and take a leisurely stroll? ✨ In Shosenkyo, where stone shops 💎 and restaurants 🍴 are nestled in nature, you can enjoy meals and shopping while refreshing both your mind and body 😊🌿. In Jewelry Town, you can see a variety of natural stones, including beautifully shining opals 💎. We hope you enjoy meeting your favorite stone! ✨ Opal is a gemstone that symbolizes "hope", "luck", and "creativity" 🌈✨. It is said to bring out the charm and talents of its owner, supporting them in taking new steps 💖. 💎 Our staff is sincerely looking forward to meeting you all 🌸.

Photographed on July 15, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Yesterday was the annual festival at Yasaka Shrine. We prayed for good health, had our heads bitten by the lion's head, and were fanned by Tengu-sama with a fan. We received cucumbers and amulets.