February 15th A crisp, clear sky over Azumino The view of the Northern Alps is spectacular!! Today's temperature has risen, making it perfect sightseeing weather

【Clear skies today ☀️ The Northern Alps look beautiful 🏔】 On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Omachi City enjoyed clear weather, and the snow-capped Northern Alps stood out against the blue sky ✨ I took photos from Omachi Park through Mikkamachi, across Renge Ohashi Bridge, and behind Omachi City Culture Hall 📱 The temperature rose into the teens Celsius, making the day feel like the first hint of spring 🌱

Itami Sky Park 7-1-1 Morimoto, Itami Itami Sky Park is a vast park adjacent to Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). It is known for offering close-up views of aircraft taking off and landing, and there are many ways to enjoy it both day and night. Itami Sky Park lets you watch aircraft take off and land up close, but there are several important precautions. 🚫 Prohibited Activities The following actions are prohibited, so please be aware. Ball games, frisbee, badminton, and similar activities: because they may interfere with aircraft operations. Erecting tents, tarps, or similar shelters: because they may interfere with aircraft operations. Bringing or riding motorbikes, bicycles, unicycles, etc.: please use the bicycle parking area. Bringing or using balance bikes (Strider), kickboards, J-boards. Fireworks. Flying kites: because they may interfere with aircraft takeoff and landing. Leaving trash behind: take your trash home with you. There are no trash bins in the park. Smoking: the entire park is non-smoking (including electronic cigarettes). Bringing pets: prohibited on lawns, in planting beds, and around fountains and water features.

Enjoy an all-white snowy landscape! Introducing winter’s spectacular spots✨ You can still enjoy snow scenes around Nagano City, including Togakushi, Iizuna Highlands, and Kinasa! (Check the weather before you go.) ①nagano forest village @nagano_forest_village About a 30-minute drive from downtown Nagano. Surrounded by rich nature, nagano forest village becomes a wide snowy panorama in winter, offering a chance to escape everyday life. Inside the facility, Mori-no-Eki Daizahoushi features a market with local vegetables and specialties, a cafe-restaurant that uses those local ingredients generously, and an indoor activity area with a tree house and well-equipped supervised spaces. We recommend relaxing while gazing at the silver-white view outside the windows. Snow activities unique to this season are also plentiful. Enjoy snow play and winter nature experiences to fully discover the charm of Iizuna Highlands. Hours Indoor activities and market 9:00-17:00 Cafe-restaurant (hours below until Saturday, February 28, 2026) ◆Sunday–Thursday excluding holidays 9:00–17:00 (LO 16:30) ◆Friday, Saturday and holidays 9:00–21:00 (LO 20:00) Parking 180 spaces (free) *Please check the official website or SNS for details.* ②Daibo Pass (Daibō Tōge) [Kinasa] @kinasamomiji Enjoy the grand panorama from Daibo Pass on the way to Togakushi and from Ōdō Tōge toward Ogawamura, and the natural sculptural beauty formed by Okusozuhana Valley. Step off the main roads to find the winter vistas unique to Kinasa. Parking about 5 spaces (free) ③Zenkoji Temple The snow-covered Zenkoji Temple Main Hall has a different atmosphere from usual. For the best snowy view of Zenkoji, visit early the morning after a night of snowfall. ④Togakushi Snowshoe @togakushi.kanko Explore the Forest Botanical Garden and the Okusha Approach clad in silence and snow while wearing snowshoes. Leave your footprints on the pure white fields and enjoy the addictive thrill of going where there is no path. Beginner-friendly guided tours are available. Snowshoes and poles are available for rent at the Togakushi Tourist Information Center, so please inquire there. *Winter tours require different equipment than non-snow seasons. Please check carefully and prepare accordingly.* *From January 7 onward, entry beyond Zuishinmon toward the cedar avenue on the Okusha Approach is prohibited.* Snowshoe Rental Information ◆Togakushi Tourist Information Center *Open 9:00–17:00* Rental pickup 9:00–14:00 ＊Final return by 16:00 Snowshoe & pole set 2,000 yen (tax included) / day Pole, snow boots, gaiters each 500 yen (tax included) / day Recommended for first-timers: guided tours Shun Walk — Winter Edition Wear snowshoes this winter and go meet the spectacular views. Courses may change depending on weather and other conditions. *Private guides are available on request.* *For details, see the latest news on the Togakushi Tourism Association website.* ⑤Togakushi Ski Field @togakushiskifield_official A ski area with high-quality groomed runs and famously light “magic powder” snow. The steep runs first thing in the morning after fresh snowfall are popular. Season 2025/12/13–2026/03/31 (planned) Hours 8:30–16:15 *See the official site or official accounts for details.* #snowy scenery #scenic view #winter #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Everyone come! Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village is happening! On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village will take place on the Teshikaga Junior High School grounds. The event runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features endless handheld sparklers, hot air balloons, food trucks and more. Some activities have limited capacity, so join early. On February 21 and 22, the town venue will host the Teshikaga Town Photo Gallery. Look for a Teshikaga High School × Miyazaki Flower Shop collaboration, food trucks and Teshikaga Marche stalls, plus a small snow slide. Check the flyer for details!! We look forward to seeing you. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/teshikagahanabimura/...

On Saturday, February 21, “Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen” will take place in front of Kawayu Visitor Center. With the concept “Play in Kawayu’s winter,” a variety of activities and events will be offered again this year. There will be plenty of experiences for both adults and children, including cross-country ski and ski-shoe trials, snowshoeing, campfires in tipis, Korean fir (Akaezomatsu) distillation workshops, wooden coaster making, and slide talks. Hot milk and handmade cookies from Teshikaga High School students will be available in tents at the venue. Please come together with friends and family. Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen (Event Overview) Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00–21:00 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga) Admission: Free (all programs are also free to enjoy.) ※ Food and drinks are sold separately. Activities <10:00–16:00> ● Cross-country ski ● Ski-shoe experience ● Snowshoe experience <Ongoing> ● Snow play area ● Campfire in tipis Events ● Forest stories and a forest walk 13:00–14:00 ● Korean fir distillation workshops 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 ● Wooden coaster making 10:00 until supplies last ● Slide talk “With Reverence for the Brown Bear” 15:30–17:00 ● Free talk 17:30–19:00 ● Star gazing 18:45–19:30 ● Snow candles 17:00–21:00 Contact Teshikaga Ekoma-chi Promotion Council (Secretariat) Within Teshikaga Town Office, Tourism and Commerce Division 015-482-2940 (Tourism and Commerce Division direct line / Weekdays: 9:00–17:00) Day-of contact: 090-2075-9764 (Person in charge: Fujiwara) https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/snowpark2026/...

A place you must visit at least once in your life. A view that makes you want to take a deep breath. Lake Kussharo in winter. At Kussharo Prince Hotel, you can enjoy Lake Kussharo from your room at any time. Reservations are available from the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

The fisherman fell in love with one of the world’s three greatest sunsets. Enjoy a landscape that changes with the seasons at Kushiro Prince Hotel. Unwind and savor moments that melt your heart, again and again. Reservations are available from the profile URL. https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

Hello. This is En'emon Folklore Museum 😃 After the recent snowfall ❄️, you can still see some snow lingering around Senga Falls ✨ Please watch your step on the stairs to the falls, as some sections are icy. Shosenkyo Gorge is also seeing more warm days during the daytime ☀️ On sunny days, we recommend a relaxed walk while soaking up the sunlight 😀🌿 This month's birthstone: Amethyst 💜 Known as a stone of purification and healing, it is also associated with 'true love.' At En'emon Folklore Museum, we offer high-quality amethyst pendants in beautiful colors, cuts, and sizes, as well as rare amethysts with clear quartz tips—each a must-see ✨ Please stop by during your walk 😃 All our staff look forward to greeting you with smiles 💓 When you visit, please take extra care with your vehicle and your footing 🚗✨

Every February I go to Kushiro to see red-crowned cranes and the SL Winter Shitsugen train. The courtship dance of the red-crowned cranes, especially visible at the feeding grounds in Kushiro Shitsugen, reaches its peak in February. In the harsh winter snowfields I was able to see the males and females leap and spread their wings in a courtship dance that truly looks like dancing once again this year.

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Event Announcement 📣 From February 11 to February 14, 2026, Nakasatsunaimura will host “Snow Art Village Nakasatsunai 2026” for four days 😊 You can view the expansive snow art that local snow artist and AOILO Inc. representative Tomohiro Kajiyama creates on the snowy plain from a special 8-meter-high yagura viewing platform 🎵 Please enjoy this snow-made art that you can only see in the art village of Nakasatsunai 🤗 📍Dates: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ▶ Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM *Canceled in severe weather; event dates may change depending on snowfall conditions 📍Venue: Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center and surrounding special event sites 🔶 Indoor Event Venue (Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center) 📍 Snow Art Video Screening We will screen past snow art works and footage of the making process. 📍 Snow Art Panel Exhibition (Entrance) A collection of past works shot by drone will be on display 🎶 Explore the history of Snow Art Village Nakasatsunai! https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-3619/...

Azumino’s breathtaking viewpoint – Mount Nagamine summit From here you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps♪ I gazed out over Azumino, dyed entirely in white!!

We visited the Otaru Snow Festival on a day when the snowfall felt almost unreal, layers upon layers of snow covering everything in sight. The cold was intense, yet the spirit of the people was even stronger—unshaken, cheerful, and welcoming. Despite the heavy snow, they warmly invited us to become part of the festival, as if we belonged there all along. Though the air was biting, the kindness and smiles around us filled the atmosphere with joy. As evening fell, the sight of countless candles glowing softly along the canal was nothing short of magical—the gentle light reflecting on the snow and water turned Otaru into a living winter dream.

Jewelry Ice at Otsu Coast in Toyokorocho, Hokkaido Ice that formed on the Tokachi River drifts out to sea and the waves polish it into transparent, jewel-like pieces of ice. Visitors aiming for standout photos select well-shaped pieces, carry them, pour hot water or rinse them to remove sticking snow and sand, and arrange the ice by stacking or standing it to create artworks for shooting, but they are beautiful just as they are in nature.

🏖️ Third Shimoda City Beach General Election Results Announced! 🏖️ Thank you for all your votes ✨ Here are the results 👇 🥇 1st place Shirahama Ohama Beach 🥈 2nd place Shirahama Central Beach 🥉 Tied for 3rd Kujuppama Beach · Tatadohama Beach · Nabetahama Beach · Iritahama Beach We have already shipped prizes to the five winners 🎁 They should be arriving at your door soon…? 📮✨ And the Fourth Shimoda City Beach General Election is 🗓️ Held from February 16 to June 30! Whether you voted before or haven’t joined yet, please cast your vote for your favorite beach 🌊💙 We look forward to your participation 😊✨

Good morning ☀ #This morning in Tsukigase Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival February 14, 2026 to March 29, 2026

Hello! This is Waraji, a Koshu local cuisine restaurant. Although February marks the arrival of spring on the calendar, Shosenkyo Gorge is wrapped in crisp, cold air and offers the clear winter scenery unique to the season❄️🌿 After a walk taking in the majestic nature formed by rocky cliffs and evergreen trees, why not rest with us for a while😊 Our recommendation is a piping-hot freshly fried tendon (tempura rice bowl)🍤 We generously use three large prawns; their crispy, fragrant batter pairs perfectly with the fluffy rice. Its impressive appearance makes it a dish you’ll want to photograph📸✨ The interior offers a calm space warmed by wood accents. You can warm up your chilled body and enjoy a leisurely time with us over tea🍵 Shosenkyo Gorge is still quite cold, so please make sure to dress warmly before you come🧣 We sincerely look forward to welcoming you😊

【✨Spectacular View from Omachi Park 🏔️】 On February 4, the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, the Northern Alps were visible beautifully from many spots across the city area 🏔️ So we headed to Omachi Park, a small hilltop park on the city’s east side. Omachi Park is an easy-to-reach scenic spot by car ✨ With no obstructions, you can take in a sweeping view of the town and the snow-capped Northern Alps 😊 If you happen to be nearby, this is a view you should enjoy ✨ ⭐️For more details about Omachi Park, see below 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/omachipark/...

February 4th A snow moon two days late and MtJonen This morning in Azumino the sky was perfectly clear The moon setting behind MtJonen

The Karasukawa flows through Nagano Prefecture's Karasugawa Valley Green Space It carries snowmelt from Mt. Jonen in the Northern Alps As it flows, it nourishes Azumino

Sen'en Ridge (仙塩尾根), Minami Alps National Park, Japan

Gala Yuzawa is one of my favorite ski destination near Tokyo. Its not only a good ski resort but also a fabulous sightseeing spots. The snow-capped mountain peaks looks very beautiful and during sunset time creates an unforgettable moments.

Lake Kussharo in winter. A place where warmth lives within the stillness. The lakeshore views, visible breaths, and crisp air. Enjoy this special time that comes only in this season. ❄️ Winter season only: January 19th through March 7th 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

Photos added on 2/12! The 28th Minami Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Flower Festival Held from February 1 to March 10. About “The 28th Minami Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Flower Festival” https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=73493...... Bloom status (updated as needed) https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=162849...... 〈If you come by public transport〉 Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and take the Tokai Bus bound for Shimogamo (Platform 3). Get off at Kujo Bridge and walk about 2 minutes to the roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, where the general information center is located. (The cherry tree-lined path is behind it.) The rapeseed flower fields are right by the Hino stop. Tokai Bus phone: 0558-22-2514 Note: Minami-Izu Town has no train service. Note: Parking is limited, so please use public transportation. Tokai Bus link https://www.tokaibus.jp/rosen/minamiizu_2025feb.html... 〈If you come by car〉 Head for roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana. There are designated parking lots nearby; please use them. ⚠ Please do not step on the rapeseed flowers when viewing or photographing the fields and cherry tree-lined path! ⚠ Some people step on the rapeseed flowers growing on the riverbank slopes near the roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, but there are lighting cables and other hazards, so please refrain from entering these areas for safety. Note: Use the festival’s designated parking lots. Do not park at shops or on private land. －－－〇－－〇－－－ Official SNS of the Minami-Izu Town Tourism Association X → https://x.com/info_mizu... Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/info_mizu... YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@minamiizu_tourism...

A guide to hot spring inns in Teshikaga ♨️ Teshikaga has two hot spring areas: Mashu Onsen and Kawayu Onsen. Each hot spring and each inn differs in water quality and health benefits, so be sure to check out a variety of hot spring inns.✨ A second guide is in preparation. Please look forward to it.😉🔥

Kawayu Onsen website article updated 📝🆙 An article about "Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour" has been posted ♨️❄️ Please take a look ✨ Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour Stroll through intensely acidic springs that can even dissolve nails to wash away everyday worries, fatigue, and bad ties—refresh yourself by "melting" them away. Would you like to try Kawayu Onsen's new project, the "Enkiri Hot Spring Tour"? https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/activity/990/...

This is Shosenkyo Crystal Sound. How are you all doing? 😊 Winter at Shosenkyo Gorge is the season when the air is clearest and the landscape is wrapped in silence ❄️ Please enjoy the unique charm of this time of year, when you can have Shosenkyo all to yourself without interruption. While strolling through Shosenkyo Gorge, stop by shops selling jewelry and natural stones, and try sensing their “power” directly 💎✨ If you get hungry, warm your chilled body with a hot local dish 🍲 Escape the everyday and come to Shosenkyo to enjoy a special winter scenery. *Road surfaces can freeze in winter.* When you visit, please prepare winter tires 🚗⚠️ All our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you 🌿

We will begin operating the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town sightseeing bus (advance reservation required) and start a luggage delivery service! Here is the 2026 winter schedule for the Mashu–Kussharo Sightseeing Loop Bus, which visits the main scenic spots within Teshikagacho. The loop bus ticket, called the “Teshikaga Eco Passport,” is available again this year as a 2-day or 3-day pass. Please make an advance reservation and make use of it. It’s recommended for those who are uneasy about driving or who want to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga easily. For details, see Teshikaga Navi. Service period Saturday, January 24, 2026–Sunday, March 1, 2026 Fees Adult (おとな) Child (こども) 2-day pass (2days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen 3-day pass (3days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen Contact Mashu Lake Tourism Association 3-3-1 Mashu 3-chome, Teshikagacho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 088-3201 TEL: 015-482-2200 Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/...

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