138 Winter Illumination - 138 Tower Park | National Kiso San-river Park Komyoji Aza Urasaki 21-3, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Wednesday, December 25, 2025 Friday, January 2, 2026 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 Lighting hours 17:00–21:00 The illumination at 138 Tower Park, set within the spacious National Kiso San-river Park along the scenic Kiso River, is enchanting and beautiful. The park during the day is also perfect for family outings, and it’s great that admission is free.

Autumn foliage photographed at Sogi Park in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. The light at the moment the sun set was utterly magical.

Autumn in Japan is very beautiful but the view of 1st sun kissed metasequoia forest in Mizumoto park looks completely different. To see this view I went there very early in the morning by taking the first train and first bus. The view I got was completely worthy. Location: Mizumoto park, Tokyo

Nara Palace Site Historical Park Nara Prefecture Nara City Although it has been reconstructed, you can appreciate the vastness of the site. A train runs through the grounds with a level crossing, and the distances between the buildings are impressive. Excavation has finished, and various buildings are currently being rebuilt. The museum exhibits artifacts from the excavations and models showing how the site looked at the time. The parking lot was spacious and free.

Ama Site Park "Ama Iseki Koen" 12-3 Hatchonawatecho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture Parking is available 24 hours a day. There is a West Parking lot (152 spaces) and an East Parking lot (264 spaces). Event period: From Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Sunday, February 1, 2026. The illumination is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Access: About a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Takatsuki-shi Station and a 13-minute walk from JR Kyoto Line takatsuki station. Takatsuki City Bus: Get off at Ama Site Park (Children's Future Museum) or Ama Site Park East, both right by the park.

A soft field of Japanese pampas grass sways gently in a park of Saitama, in the background autumn trees glowing in warm orange hues. A serene moment capturing the quiet beauty of Japanese fall. Location: Wako jurin park, Saitama

The autumn leaves dyed both the trees and the ground red, creating a beautiful scene. Although the park rarely sees many visitors, I photographed how the wooden rest area—seemingly built to warmly welcome the occasional guest—perfectly matched the autumn foliage.

Perched on a golden autumn branch, the little bird savors its meal in the soft afternoon light. The crisp leaves shimmer around it, turning the moment into a quiet celebration of the season.

Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Japan Showa Village) 2292-1 Yamanouecho, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture Right off the Tokai Kanjo Expressway at Mino-Kamo IC, Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park is rich in nature... This hands-on theme park recreates Japan’s satoyama landscape. Alongside nostalgic scenery and traditional lifestyles, families can spend a full day enjoying the athletic adventure course. Admission is free. Free parking is available: 2,000 cars and 40 large buses. ※The bathing facility Satoyama no Yu can also be used without leaving the expressway... Shops are closed on weekdays! Weekends and holidays are packed with events. The Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park illumination runs for a limited time. Lights are on from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in October, and from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM in November. Please check the website for details.

Taiki Town Autumn Foliage Update A maple tree near the gazebo in Hakurin Park is turning brilliant shades, creating a beautiful gradient of color 🍁 The rest of the park is expected to reach peak fall color a little later.

On a warm summer afternoon, people found quiet moments to rest under the sunlight at Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo. Some read books, others lay down on the grass, simply enjoying the slow and peaceful rhythm of the day. Watching everyone enjoy their time made me realize how romantic and relaxing Japanese summers can be.

EXPO'70 Pavilion Expo Commemorative Park (former site of the 1970 Osaka World Expo) 10-10 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture The exhibition hall of the 70th World Expo in the Expo Commemorative Park. This is an exhibition of works from the 1970 Osaka Expo. The interior of the exhibition, which is based entirely on red, is reminiscent of Taro Okamoto. There were exhibits from around the world that would have been held at the Expo, but the one that stuck with me was one of Taro Okamoto's works of art in the photo. And of course, the Tower of the Sun.

Expo Commemorative Park Rose Garden 1-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita-shi, Osaka Location: Rose Garden of Peace flowering season Mid-May ~ Mid-June, Early October ~ Mid-November Maintenance of the park is filled with many flowers and trees in each season. It is easy to understand because there is a plate with the name. It's very spacious, so you can take your time and take a leisurely stroll.

Expo Commemorative Park Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture At the "Flower Hill" in the Nature Cultural Garden, about 120,000 cosmos trees bloom all over the hill from early to late October every year, including popular varieties of Sensation Mix, pure white Sensation White that shines in the autumn sky, and vivid yellow cosmos.

The cosmos of "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden" is in full bloom and is in Best time to visit! This season, the flowers bloom better than every year, and it is a very beautiful cosmos field. Please come and ♪ see it "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden" Address: Marudai, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido

Event Announcement 📣 The "Shimizu Town Digital Stamp Rally" is now underway 😊 Visit Shimizu Town’s food spots (restaurants serving noodles), scenic views, and historic sites to collect stamps, and you could win luxurious local specialties in a lottery 😍 📌 How to Participate 📍Add Shimizu Town’s official LINE account as a friend to display the event participation screen. 📍From the participation screen, scan the QR codes placed at each participating spot to earn stamps! 📍You can enter the prize drawing once you have collected 3, 5, or 10 stamps. Take this chance to explore local food, scenery, and historic sites, and submit your entry. We look forward to many participants 🤗 📞 Contact Shimizu Town Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division TEL: 0156-62-1156 https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/08/details/post_74.html...

At dusk, the midsummer sun gradually diminishes its brilliance and begins to tilt into the western sky. The sunflower fields in Kasai Rinkai Park were enveloped in a tranquility that induced township, different from the lively daytime. The sunflowers spread all over the place, shining their faces as if they were sparing the last rays of the sun. At that Time Slot / Time of Day, I was crazy about taking the shutter. In that place where many many sunflowers are in bloom, this one sunflower caught my eye. Illuminated by the setting sun, the gradation of light and shadow woven by the petals was like a painting. I deliberately cut out the brightly colored sunflowers in monochrome because I wanted to take a break from the hustle and bustle of color and express the universal beauty of form created by the soft light of dusk and the vitality of looking powerfully at the end of the day. Because it is a world of black and white, the delicate texture of the petals, the powerful stems that stand out in the shadows, and the center that shines in the western sun stand out. It was as if this sunflower was telling us, "Be yourself and shine in any situation." This piece is more than just a summer scene. I took this photo in the hope that it would give hope to the viewer's heart and be deeply engraved in their hearts as an unforgettable memory of the passing summer twilight.

Photographed at the Flower Culture Garden. I was fascinated by the contrast between the yellow of the sunflower and the green of the praying mantis. Two shots of insects and flowers that have become difficult to see in modern times. I envy you when you think that it used to be full of such scenes.

#011 Tourist Spot Feature Part 3✨ Introducing a little-known Tsunocho attraction: Fudo Park!! Fudo Park, on the left side of the hill leading to Tsuno Winery, sits within the precincts of the Fudo Myo-o and is a spot to enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring. The cherry trees peak from mid-March to early April, drawing visitors from both inside and outside the town for hanami, and a flower festival has been held there in the past. It’s a minor location, but a well-kept local secret!! When I was in kindergarten the park was large enough to hold our sports day. Nearby parking holds about 50 cars, and both the park and the parking lot are free and accessible 24 hours a day. The park has a stairway that leads up to Taki Shrine, a subordinate shrine of Tsuno Shrine, the ichinomiya of Hyūga Province. The enshrined deity is the water god Takaokami no Kami, who is said to grant relief from ear ailments and bring peaceful ears. When you visit Tsunocho, why not stop by once? Access: About a 10-minute drive from tsuno station Nearby building: Nursing home Aijuen Tsuno Winery Address: 11592-1 Kawakita, Tsunocho, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture (address of Aijuen)

“Hanakku and Hana Road” started on June 28! Beautiful flowers are in full bloom in front of the Guide Center, at Hanakku, and at the Garden Spa Roadside Station 🌷 Come by and enjoy the colorful flowers 🌸 Event period: Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 27

Nagaoka Tenmangu 2-15-13 Tenjin, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto A shrine where the god of learning is enshrined. The road on the water, the stone bridge, and the road to the Precincts are fun. There is also a Ume Plum Garden, and it is a shrine with many highlights.

Sankamimine Park, Sendai, Miyagi Cherry blossoms and houses seen from the slope

Anwei River Dam Management Office (Aigawa Dam) Daimon Temple, Ibaraki City, Osaka Car parking lot: about 10 cars (there is a Toilet in the management office) The Use hours of the Windy Hill Zone (south side of the Dam) are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed gate. For details, please check the website of the facilities. Dam Park Ibakita 53-1 Life Insurance, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture Car parking lot: Charge A park blessed with nature around the Anwei River Dam in the northern part of Ibaraki City (commonly known as Ibakita). Dog Run, there is a facilities for market and cooking, a park center, a Event Plaza, an outdoor stage, and a plaza. There is a 420-meter-long pedestrian-only Suspension Bridge "GODA BRIDGE," which is the longest Japan in the , and by adopting a universal design, people of all ages and Use Car wheelchairs can pass through safely. Also, rare in Japan, the Dam offers a panoramic view of Osaka Downtown. A variety of Activities will also be offered, such as a bungee jump with a height of about 50 meters using this Suspension Bridge, a giant swing, and a "yellowtail Walk" where you Use the wires of the world's first suspension bridge and wear a safety belt.