Taken on April 12, 26.
This is a strawberry jam Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.🍓

It's not just about "eating."
The scenery, the air, everything becomes a feast.

A dish enjoyed at the Kussharo Prince Hotel restaurant offers a luxurious experience that captures the charm of Hokkaido.

In the leisurely flow of time, your heart will also be filled.

【Opening for the Green Season starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026】
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph

Starting today, April 28th (Tuesday), a new souvenir from Taiki Town, "Sora Tobu Tigre - A Journey Through the Scents of Taiki Town," is now available at Cosmall Taiki!
This souvenir was jointly developed by the local revitalization team of Taiki Town and the French patisserie ami poire.

Tigre is a baked good originating from France, featuring a moist financier base with a rich ganache filling in the center.
We focused on using local ingredients, including those from Taiki Town (haskap, raspberries, honey), Tokachi (eggs), and Hokkaido (flour, butter).

Eating it will surely make you feel as if you are exploring Taiki Town.
Be sure to give it a try!

Taken on April 12, 26.
This is the hot sandwich set with tandoori chicken from LEC COFFEE.
The tandoori chicken is tender and juicy. I might visit soon...😊🥪

Photographed on March 25, 2014.
This is the love water at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Nemophila Edition"
The nemophila fields in National Alps Azumino Park, located in Horikane and Hotaka District, are at their peak blooming 😄
With 32,000 nemophila plants ♫
They have appeared in the Den'en Bunka Zōn at Hotaka-guchi 😆
A beautiful blue carpet is spreading out!❗️

Azumino: A Floral Trio 'Canola Flower Edition'
The canola flower fields in the Horigane and Hotaka areas of National Alps Azumino Park are in full bloom! 😄
Five million canola flowers are spreading across the fields! ♪
A yellow carpet stretches as far as the eye can see! 😆

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Tulip Edition"
The tulip fields in National Alps Azumino Park, Horigane and Hotaka District are in full bloom! 😄
With 130 varieties and 260,000 tulips 🌷
You can enjoy a colorful display of tulips throughout the vast park! ♪
Today and tomorrow, as well as during Golden Week, the Azumino Park Craft Marche Spring is also being held
Food trucks and craft shops will be there too
Bring the whole family along! 😆

The scenery of Azumino, with its beautiful fresh greenery.

The fresh green sprouts have begun to emerge in Azumino.
The clear water flows from wasabi fields and trout farms that utilize spring water.

On April 23rd, Azumino enjoyed a sunny morning.
The dogwood trees began to bloom, adding beauty to the landscape of Azumino.
This is the northern part of Azumino, along the streets of Aokemi Industrial Park.

Taken on March 25, 2014.
This is the love water at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.🌸

Today I love to recommend a place in Tokyo which is Yushima Tenjin Shrine. Spring in Japan isn't just about enjoying the cherry blossoms, spring begins with the beautiful fragrance of plum blossoms, and you can witness the ume matsuri, or plum festival at Yushima Tenjin Shrine. It is near the Ueno park area and this festival usually held in 1st week of March every year. Ume lasts much longer than sakura, so its beauty can be enjoyed for a long time. Around 300 plum blossom trees are spread over the temple premises which are visited by many visitors every day. Besides, during this festival, various cultural events are held on the temple ground during the holidays.

Take a break from daily life and immerse yourself in tranquility.

Before you lies a moment filled with Lake Kussharo and nature.

In the morning, enjoy a leisurely view of the lake.

In the afternoon, take a deep breath in nature.

At night, be enveloped in silence.

A stay without a packed schedule is the most fulfilling for the soul.

How about spending some "time to find balance" here?
You can make a reservation through the profile URL.

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph

Taken on April 22, 26.
This is le bilboquet near Akasaka Station.
This week's lunch features pork belly and green peas with butter rice.

【Teppen Kagura Festival👹】

Today (April 26th), the "Teppen Kagura Festival" was held at the Gokase Winery-style hall✨

Despite the unfortunate rainy weather, the venue was filled with people and excitement that blew away the rain and cold🔥

This festival features not only Kagura from Gokasecho but also Kagura from the neighboring Yamatocho in Kumamoto Prefecture💡

It seems there were some first-time Kagura fans in attendance, and I was delighted to see that events in Gokasecho are becoming more widely known🥰

Gokasecho has plenty of events lined up for the Golden Week🙌
Be sure to check out the tourism association's website and social media!😊

This is the illumination of the Neodani Usuzumi Zakura located in Gifu Prefecture.
I felt the strength of this ancient tree, said to be over 1,500 years old.

Taken on April 22, 2014.
This is the wisteria trellis in front of Sanno Saryo at Hie Shrine.

Taken on April 22, 2014.
I visited Hie Shrine.
The azaleas were very beautiful.🌺

The staff of the tourism association has visited again!
"Seretis," located right in front of Iritahama Beach, is a popular spot where you can enjoy meals while feeling the ocean in a spacious location!✨

This time, we chose the Wagyu burger (1600 yen) and Shimoda Blue Pudding (600 yen).🍔🍮
The burger features the rare cut "Togarashi" from Shimanto Beer Beef, meticulously prepared over two days.
It's tender and juicy, bursting with the flavor of the meat.🤤
The "Shimoda Blue" used in the pudding comes from eggs of free-range chickens, known for their bluish shells.🥚
With a subtle sweetness, it offers a rich, adult flavor.😌🤎

Indulge in this luxurious gourmet experience while gazing at the sea—make sure to check it out!☝️✨

Photographed on April 22, 2014.
This is the cherry blossom tying at Akasaka Hikawa Shrine.🍒
To convey their wishes, the shrine maiden ties a red thread to the cherry blossom. At that time, a wedding ceremony was taking place in the main hall.

Taken on April 22, 2022, in the 26th year of the Heisei era.
This is a flower water offering (a traditional Japanese practice) at Akasaka Hikawa Shrine.

Japan's largest caldera lake, Lake Kussharo.

Experience the vast lake, approximately 57 km in circumference, at Kussharo Prince Hotel.


Take your time to enjoy its tranquility.

Please experience a moment that can only be savored here.

Open for business starting Saturday, April 25th.
Reservations can be made through the profile URL.

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph

A pollen-free town, Kushiro.
About a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

There, magnificent nature unfolds.

With delicious air, reset your mind.
Embark on a healing journey from Kushiro Prince Hotel.

In this place that makes you want to visit again,
enjoy your stay in the pollen-free area next year.

Reservations can be made from the profile URL.
▶Kushiro Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/

Event Announcement📣

On Saturday, April 25th, the "Ikeda Town Tourism Opening Ceremony" will be held in front of Ikeda Station!
During the ceremony, a wine glass fountain will be flowing, and the Ikeda High School Brass Band will perform🎵
Additionally, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including food booths featuring local gourmet, a children's festival, a wine pouring experience into the fountain, and a display of police vehicles🤗

📍Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
*Event will be canceled in case of rain

📍Location: JR Ikeda Station (Higashi 1-jo, Ikeda Town, Nakagawa District)

https://kankou-ikeda.com/

On April 10th, we announced the 'Wakoto Area Beach Clean-Up Activity' on social media. We recently received a report confirming that the beach clean-up around Wakoto was successfully completed! It seems that some participants joined after seeing the post from 'Teshikaga Navi'✨ That's great!

May many people safely enjoy the beautiful Wakin Peninsula this year as well🧹🧼

The former Japanese National Railways Shinonoi Line abandoned track in Azumino
Walking here, you will find two brick tunnels
One of them is the Urushikubo Tunnel😄
This charming tunnel was built in 1897
In the past, steam locomotives🚂 ran here.

【Announcement】Night Sakura Illumination 2026🌸

This is an announcement from the Iwanai Tourism Association📢

Starting from April 20 (Monday)🌸

・Event period: April 20 (Monday) to May 9 (Saturday)
*Dates may change depending on the cherry blossom conditions
・Illumination hours: 18:00 to 21:00
・Illumination area
From Iwanai Town Hall to the stairs of Iwanai Shrine

・Parking
Please use the parking lot in front of Iwanai Town Hall
⚠️Please refrain from street parking⚠️

・Requests and precautions🙇🏻‍♀️
Please do not touch the lighting equipment.
Please avoid looking directly at the lights.

This year, the illumination area will be
expanded from the side of the town hall to the vicinity of Gonsuien,
and lanterns will also be lit at the bottom of the shrine stairs🏮
*The installation period for the lanterns may differ from the illumination period.
Please enjoy the enchanting night sakura in Iwanai Town this spring♪

We look forward to your visit🌸

Contact information⇩
0135-63-1155
Iwanai Tourism Association Office

We will distribute beetle larvae!

At the KamaSta Golden Week event "C・B and the Smiling Faces - Let's Smile Together! KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark," we will hold a larvae distribution event! Come dig out the larvae from the soil yourself!
🌟 Date: May 5th (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
🌟 Time: From 12 PM to 3 PM
(Ticket distribution from 11 AM to 11:50 AM)
🌟 Venue: Fighters Kamagaya Stadium, Outfield Grass Area on the Third Base Side
🌟 Game: Against Yokohama DeNA BayStars
🌟 Number of larvae: 200
🌟 Target: Children under elementary school age
🌟 Other Information:
・In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday).
・Public transportation is recommended.
If you come by car, a parking fee of 1,500 yen will be charged.
・From May 4th (Monday, Public Holiday) to May 6th (Wednesday, Public Holiday), the KamaSta☆Kids Ballpark will hold daily events including uniform giveaways and interactions with professional baseball players!

【Commercial and Tourism Division】
https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/kabutomushiproject/kabutomushi-event/r8kabutomushi.html

【A Journey to Iwaya Temple, Surrounded by Nature🍃】
Iwaya Temple, located in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a perfect hiking spot for the upcoming season.

As you walk along the path surrounded by trees, you'll be healed by the gentle sunlight filtering through the leaves and the chirping of birds,
allowing you to enjoy a pleasant mountain walk 😊

As you gradually gain elevation, the view opens up, and you will arrive at the serene Iwaya Temple.

It takes about 40 minutes to walk from the entrance of the walking trail.
In the upcoming season when the fresh greenery becomes beautiful,
why not refresh yourself in nature?

【Iwaya Temple】
📍2112 Hateshiki-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
🚌Bihoku Kotsu Bus from Miyoshi Station to Iwaya Temple (approximately 17 minutes)