For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability. We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them. #samurai #katana #bushido #osakacastle

The 13th Azumino Kami Bamboo Lantern (Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Kami Akari) December 6 (Fri.), 7 (Sat.), 8 (Sun.), 2024 Approximately 10,000 trees of bamboo lanterns are lit one by one to warm the cold winter nights The gentle atmosphere of the candles also warms the heart Lighting time: 16:00~20:00 Held in Location: Hotaka Shrine Lighting ceremony for general participation (Bring your own lighter by 16:00.) ） * Lighters for lighting are sold at the venue. ●Kaguraden Live Held in a grand live performance to liven up the Events ●Hodaka Doll Divine Bamboo Lantern Special Exhibition We will exhibit a special stage that can only be seen at this year's Jinchu lanterns at Kitajinen ●Kami Bamboo Lantern Shuin Stamps Held in from 16:00 ~ 20:00 during the Shintake lantern period, we will distribute special shuin stamps only at this time. The first fruits fee is 500 yen. [Held in at the same time / Azumino Terasu] 12/6.7.8 "Rice and Sake MARKET" 15：00～20：00 Kitchen cars and delicious food tents are gathered! A warm resting tent with a stove is also available

This is the Scene of the Lake Onneto as of 12/2 (Monday). The surface of the lake is partially frozen, but the ice is still thin. In recent years, the number of people who visit for the purpose of ice bubbles has increased, but the strength of the ice is very weak in areas where natural gas is emitted, and there are Restrooms available places where it does not completely freeze even in Authentic winters. Therefore, it is very dangerous to ride on the surface of the lake, Restrooms available we do not recommend it as a Tourist Association. Also, as we reported the other day, Route 949 leading to Lake Onneto (the gate in front of the Hot Spring) will be Closed on December 6th. When visit, please take proper measures against snow and cold, and please Fun the winter Lake Onneto safely.

My parents in Kagawa Prefecture are Hama. The evening darkness is beautiful, but the early morning is also the best.

Winter in Shirakawa Township Photo taken on 2022.02.26 Shooting from the Hagijo Observation decks Since it was free, chronic traffic jams began to occur due to Car parking for long periods of time, so parking spaces are currently Car Closed in Hagigi Observation decks. The usual parking lot near the Village Car closes in the evening, so I had to Accommodation to the Village and walk up to the Observation decks to take this view. You can also use paid coin parking, so it would be nice to be able to go by Car.

【11/30 Starscape Photography Class Held in】 With the aim of letting Village people know the beauty of the starry sky of Minamimaki Village, which has been selected as one of the Japan Three Stars Famous landmarks, we Held in 📋✏️ a starscape photography class again this year Photographing the starry sky at the venue of Nobeyama at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, which is usually not accessible at nightThanks 📡📷 to the guidance on how to shoot the starry sky by photographer Teruyasu Kitayama and the high-performance camera borrowed courtesy of OM Digital Solutions System Co., Ltd., I was able 😚 to take beautiful pictures even as an amateur The air is clear and the season is suitable for stargazing, but the cold in Minamimaki Village is exceptional. 🥶 🧣🧤

Diamond dust Kirigamine seen for the first time The view seen in the temperature of -15 degrees Celsius. In Kirigamine, if the conditions are good, you can see "fog ice", "diamond dust" and "sun pillar". "Frost" refers to ice that appears white when supercooled fog or water vapor adheres to tree branches. "Diamond dust" is a phenomenon in which ice crystals formed by the sublimation of water vapor in the atmosphere fall. It is a view that can only be seen in the cold Squid.

【Gokase's Autumn Search】Now is the Best time to visit! Josenji Temple Autumn leaves are coming to an end in most places, but now! Josenji Temple is in Best time to visit 😳🍁 It was cloudy at the time of shooting, but it was 🥹✨ very beautiful with a clear dark red color In other places, the Autumn leaves is coming to an end, but the trees at Josenji Temple are slow-Autumn leaves seeds? Or is it due to the environment? I'm not familiar with it, so I don't know... Anyway, I didn't 😳👏 expect to see such beautiful Autumn leaves in December Please stop by 🤗✨

Shot on 12/1 The Autumn leaves of Atami Ume Plum Garden are in Best time to visit! There are about 380 Maple tree trees in the park, Restrooms available it is said Squid be the "slowest Autumn leaves in Japan" because it changes color from late November to December every year in a warm climate. Early blooming Ume plums have already begun to bloom from mid-October, so it is unique to Atami to search for Ume plums while Appreciation of the Autumn leaves. Implementation during the Momiji Festival, Annual event Footbath, Momiji Festival Photo Contest in Atami Ume Plum Garden, and "Momiji Light up" are held. Held in/2024/11/16~12/8 Held in time: Light up (every day during the period) 16:30~21:00 Venue: Atami Ume Plum Garden (8-11 Baien Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Phone: 0557-85-2222 Contact: Atami Tourism Association Access/ ■ About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station to "Ainohara Housing Complex" → "Ume Plum Garden Get off ■ About 3 minutes on the Ito Line from Atami Station→ about 10 minutes on foot → Raingu Station Get off Fee/Free admission Car parking lot / 100 cars in front of Ume Plum Garden (open only during the held in period) (Weekdays) 9:00~17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 8:30~17:00 Regular Car 300 Yen, Motorcycle Car & Rotation Car 100 Yen, Micro 1000 Yen

The 40th Commemorative Conference Tsukigase Bumekei Early Spring Marathon The guest runner is Kenji Moriwaki! Applications are now being accepted! "Tsukigase Bumekei Early Spring Marathon" So, search for it ♪

Snowy Sapporo Station Sapporo Station is now lit up with colorful lights Together with the slowly falling snow

I took an aerial photo of Mt. Yoshino with a drone. Mt. Yoshino is famous for its thousand cherry blossoms. Autumn leaves are also beautiful in autumn. Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture "Mt. Yoshino" 2024/11

Minoh Waterfall Road to Minoh Oodaru

【Anata Terrace Tea, Healing, Fortune Telling, Miscellaneous Goods】 Today, Saturday, November 30, "Anata Terrace" was ☺️🍀 held in at Mr. Miyazaki Chabo's Baba House This Events, which was also held in in the summer, is Volume 5 this 🖐️💡 time A wood-burning stove is lit in the store, creating a 😌💕 gentle and happy warmth A rich fortune-telling and healing menu was also prepared 🫶 This time, I also asked 🤗 Hikari Therapy for protection and channeling messages I was surprised by the results, 🤭 but 😳 I was able to keep in mind the message I received and be positive 💪✨ to live happily While everyone else was waiting for their turn on the healing menu, they were 🍵 chatting and relaxing while enjoying delicious Tea, chiffon cake and bread Healing goods such as goods were also lined up, and it was a ☺️✨ wonderful Events where time streamed slowly Actually, I'm typing this post while eating the roasted tea chiffon cake I bought... This is insanely delicious 🥹💕 The firm roasted green tea flavor and the moist chiffon dough are the best... If you have another chance, please do... ✨ I'm always busy, and I don't have time for my feelings! It was 🥰 a recommended reward Events for those who said

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 6th ~ 🍁 ] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @gokase_pan

【🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 5th ~ 🍁 】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @thusandleavis

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 4th ~ 🍁 ] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Dear @mitsu_yumi.0520, Mr. @naomin168 Mr. @niidome2110 (in no particular order)

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 3rd ~🍁] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @donguri223103 @san.shimako.1105 Mr. @kaaazuuu1123 Mr. @kickcamp_with_jimny (in no particular order)

【🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ Part 2 ~🍁】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! @hiroko.gf1 Mr. @gokase_pan Mr. @miyazaki_212449 (in no particular order)

【🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 1 ~🍁】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @sakai_0808 Mr. @cycle_onlineshop (in no particular order)

【Autumn search in Gokase】 November 19 It's a little past, but I've been looking for autumn again in various parts of Gokase Towns, so I'll 📸✨ post a photo 1st / Shirataki 2nd photo / From the bridge on the way to the Unoko Falls Observatory 3rd photo / From the Sunset Village Bridge 4th and 5th photos / Near Myomi Shrine Torii (shrine gate)

Autumn leaves frame The thirteen-storied pagoda is surrounded by maples. Anyway, it's beautiful, so it's definitely a Spot you want to visit in autumn. Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture "Tanzan Shrine" 2024/11/28

Autumn leaves in Yumori Park Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture "Yumori Park" 2024/11

【Autumn Daisen 2024 Autumn leaves Information 🍁】11.28 As of yesterday, November 27 (Wednesday), Oyama Temple and Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, which are at the peak of autumn leaves, are as you can see. Daisen Autumn leaves Light up and night view operation of the Daisen Cable Car (Weekdays until 19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) is being held in until December 1 (Sun)! Enjoy the collaboration of the fantastic atmosphere that is a little different from the daytime scene, the superb night view from an elevation of about 700 meters, which has been awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japon, and the beautiful Autumn leaves. Be sure to try tiramisu at the superb view café Chaliao Ishison! Held in at the same time 11/30 (Sat), 12/1 (Sun) 　10：00～16：00 *Shukubo Stamp & Quiz Rally* 　Collect Stamps around Shukubo, 　You might even win a nice prize by taking the quiz! *Old approach to the temple markets* 　Along the old approach to the temple street that passes in front of the Afuri Shrine and Social Affairs Bureau 　Various Kitchen Car and local shops are Stalls. * On weekends 11/30 (Sat) and 12/1 (Sun) 　Bus, cable car, and Car parking lot 　It is expected to be very crowded. 　Please allow plenty of time for your trip. 　Use public transportation whenever possible. * The sunset is early, so if you are aiming for the top of the mountain, 　Please start early in the morning. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit 4 platform 　　　　"Daisen Cable Line" bus about 30 minutes　 　　　　　Get off at the last stop and walk to the cable car stop for 15 minutes

It is Located in Kujo Towns, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto This is Toji Temple. The five-storied pagoda shining divinely and the Light up of Autumn leaves were wonderful. 😄🍁✨

Reflection at Itanki Beach I'm glad 🌞 I woke up early

The 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) About ≪ Events≫ ◆February 1 (Sat) Opening Shinto ritual 　◎ Place: Flower garden of Japanese vegetables 　◎ 10:00 ~ Shinto ritual to wish for the success and safety of the cherry blossom festival ◆February 16 (Sun), February 23 (Sun) Ise Shrimp Miso Soup Service 　◎ Location: Shimogamo shopping street "Miro" parking lot Car 　◎ Minami-Izu Town specialty "Ise Shrimp" miso soup is a great service! 　* Twice a day (about 200 cups per time) 　* 1st time: 11:00 ~ 2nd time: 13:00 ~ 　* It will end as soon as it runs out. 　* Thereare may be canceled due to rain, etc. ◆February 15 (Sat) ~ February 16 (Sun) Cherry blossom viewing night standup paddleboarding 　◎ We will describe it here as soon as the details are decided. ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Light up of cherry blossoms at night 　◎ Location: Near Maehara Bridge ~ Near Kujo Bridge 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! 　* Held in every day even in rainy weather ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Minami no night cherry blossoms and bamboo lights 　◎ Location: (1) Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (2) Near Ginnoyubashi 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! ◆ February 1 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon) Rattle Pon Lottery 　◎ Location: Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (in front of the tourist information center) 　◎10:00~15:00 Held in on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!　 　◎ Participation conditions: If you answer one questionnaire in a group, you can draw a lottery for the number of people in the group. 　* Premiums are currently under consideration. 　* There are to change the contents of the lottery Premiums. ◆ February 5 (Wed) ~ February 28 (Fri) Cherry blossom viewing Car 　* Thereare may end earlier than planned depending on the flowering situation. 　Time:9:30~16:00 　Fee: 20-minute course 3,000 yen / 1 person 【Notes】 　・ Thereare period is subject to change depending on the weather, flowering conditions, etc. 　・ One boat is limited to 2 people. 　・Thereare may be canceled due to bad weather, etc. (rain, strong wind, etc.). 　・Due to the function of the human-powered Car, it There are case that one person per boat Boarding. 　・ The above Fee is a Fee for Use by one person, so there is no Fee for Children, etc. ◆ February 2 (Tue) ~ March 15 (Sat) Rape Flower Door & Rape Flower Maze * There are Thereare descriptions of 2/1~3/10 in the pamphlet, but the correct period is the above period ◆ Notices & Precautions ・ There are a pamphlet about the period of "Rape Flower Door / Rape Flower Maze" There are 2/1 (Sat) ~ 3/10 (Mon), but the correct period is "Around 2/2 (Sun) ~ 3/15 (Sat)" ・ Held in the Night Cherry Blossom Marathon. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minami-Izu Town Town hall (3F Observation Deck) is open during the Cherry Blossom Festival. You can go up from the stairs outside. ・ There are people who trample the "rape flowers" blooming around the Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (slope of the river), but it is very dangerous and wiring of the Light up, so please cooperate not to enter. ◆ Car parking lot * Cars parking lot is limited, so please use public transportation. Time【8:30~15:30】 ・Regular Car (500 yen/car) 　* Thank you for your cooperation in the "Environmental Conservation Fee (Cooperation Fee)" only for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Town hall including substitute holidays Minami-Izu Town Car parking lot is open free of charge. ・Bus (2,500 yen/unit) 　* Medium-sized (including microbus) and large　 ・Motorcycle (200 yen/unit) 　* If there is no staff due to rain, etc., you can park Car free of charge. 　* During the period of 2/1~3/10, we ask for the cooperation of environmental conservation fees (cooperation money) for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* The number of cars including various places will be "about 200 cars". 　* Use the number of cars is limited, so please use public transportation as much as possible.

【Diamond Fuji from Fujikawa Town Toya】 At exactly 7 o'clock, I took a picture of Diamond Fuji with a sea of clouds. You can see it one month earlier than Diamond Fuji in the lower heights.

On November 25, 2025, I took a picture of a row car with a maple near Hozukyo Station.

Photographed at the Light up of Toji Temple in Kyoto Light up from Horii was taken with a wide-angle lens 20mm F1.8. Photo taken on November 25, 2024