On the stage of the red shrine, The dancers danced slowly to the music. The fan shimmered in the light, It's like jumping the story into the night, Telling tradition with steps, condensing a moment of eternity between light and shadow. ⛳ : Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura City, Japan 📷：#SONY A7IV

View from Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden The queen of alpine plants, Lycaenidae, made me feel the summer of Hakuba.

This is a view taken from the elevator of the Hotel on the afternoon of 8/8. The weather has been dull for the past few days, but it is ☀ a good feeling to see the clear sky again From the Hotel elevator, you can overlook the cityscape of Kushiro like this. Be sure to take in 💭 the scenery when you arrive, go out, or leave

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan videos, nice to meet you! We are the Shimanto City Tourism Association in Kochi Prefecture. Shimanto City lies in the southwest of Kochi Prefecture, bounded to the north by mountains around 1,100 meters high and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, making it a city rich in nature. The city was formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and its name comes from the Shimanto River that runs through the city. On this account, we will deliver the many charms of Shimanto City to you. We look forward to sharing them with you! ■How to access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About a 2 hour 30 minute drive from Kochi Ryoma Airport About 1 hour by limited express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic information about Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The population is about 30,000 people (as of June 2025), making it the third most populous city in Kochi Prefecture. Forests cover about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which flows through the city, stretches 196 km without dams on its main stream. Known as “Japan’s last clear stream,” the city’s catchphrase is “a town that lives with the river.” ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called “Tosa’s Little Kyoto.” About 550 years ago, Ichijo Norifusa moved south following the Onin War and laid out streets in a grid pattern modeled on Kyoto, and that urban design remains today. The town’s blend of culture, history, and nature creates a picturesque setting perfect for strolling. ■Recommended sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Chinkabashi (low-water crossing bridges) ・There are nine chinkabashi on the main stream, including Sada Chinkabashi and Iwama Chinkabashi Activities ・Shimanto River sightseeing boats ・Canoeing and SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) ・Shimanto river barbecue ・Cycling History ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu Shrine ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanka Tenmangu Shrine ・Kurosongu Shrine Food ・Shio tataki (salt-seared fish) ・Biri katsuo (local skipjack tuna specialty) ・Bushukan chu-hai (citrus shochu highball) ・Ayu (sweetfish) ・Unagi (eel) ・River shrimp ・Gori (gori fish) ■Visit Shimanto City, where nature and culture live on Shimanto City, where vast nature and historical culture come together, is an ideal destination to refresh both body and mind. Come and seek the landscapes and experiences you can only find here. We will continue to share the attractions of Shimanto City, so please follow us!

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Summer Visit 2025 On this day, Gluttonous Kasai will deliver Fresh Hoya Hoya Information. Do you all know what Natsu Natsu is all about? It's good to have a Traditional Charm of the scorching heat that can only be experienced in this season, but the "summer festival" where you can enjoy the coolness, tranquility and Traditional Charm of the evening is held at Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine!! During this period, in addition to lighting up the Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, Kagura by the Suwa Grand Shrine priestess, dance music by Local people, Local Shimosuwa Koyo High School brass band performance, and Tsugaru shamisen performance will also be held during the period at 19:00~. And on weekends, special Events such as Ennichi and Kitchen Car Stalls are Held in! More information ⇒ https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/event/21644/... Those who collect shuin stamps! Limited shuin stamp books for this summer pilgrimage and a special shuin stamps for the summer festival at night will be awarded Autumn Shrine during the period, and the "Yo-Yo Fortune Lottery" Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the summer festival at night will also be awarded from 18:30 ~ 21:00 during the period, so please come by all means!! Fans are also distributed to visitors only. It is 🎶 a traditional charm bamboo fan ※ Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, so please don't make a mistake! Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Night【Summer Visit】 ◎Period: Thursday, August 7, 2025 ~ Thursday, August 14, 2025 ◎Time: 18:30~21:30 ◎ Shinano Kuniichinomiya Suwa Grand Shrine (Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine) 📍 5828 Shimosuwa Town, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-27-8035 Inquiries ◎ Home page : https://suwataisha.or.jp// Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Nighttime Natsumōde 2025 Gluttony Kasai is here to bring you fresh, hot-off-the-press news! Have you heard of Natsumōde? While the slow, lingering summer heat has its own charm, Natsumōde offers a chance to avoid the midday heat and instead enjoy the cool evening air, the quiet atmosphere, and the magical scenery of the shrine at night. This summer, Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya will once again host this special evening event. During the festival period, the shrine grounds will be beautifully illuminated, and visitors can enjoy sacred kagura dances performed by shrine maidens, traditional bugaku court dances by local performers, music by the Shimosuwa Kōyō High School brass band, and live Tsugaru shamisen performances. On weekends, food stalls and kitchen cars will also make a special appearance. Special Limited Items • Limited-edition Natsumōde Goshuincho (temple seal book) • Nighttime Natsumōde special Goshuin (temple seal) • “Yo-Yo Omikuji” (balloon yo-yo fortune), available 18:30–21:00 during the event If you are a Goshuin collector, you won’t want to miss this! Dates: August 7 (Thu) – August 14 (Thu), 2025 Time: 18:30–21:30 Venue: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Shinano-kuni Ichinomiya (First Shrine of Shinano Province) 📍 5828 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-27-8035 (Natsumōde Inquiries) * Homepage : https://suwataisha.or.jp// ・ Distributed to visitors only; a traditional hand fan made from bamboo, perfect for enjoying the summer evening in style 🎶 ※ Please note: This event is held at Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya.

Ogijima Island is not just an island of cats, an 📌 island that plays in the gaze of tourism When I first set foot on Ogijima Island, most of the words that came to mind were "This is the island of cats" that I often see on social media. It is true that the island is small and can be circled in less than two hours, and the appearance of cats can be seen everywhere. However, when you actually visit, you will find that this island is not only about cats. During the field survey on August 1, we interviewed Yamato Fukui, the director of the Ogijima Life Research Institute. The regional revitalization he is promoting is not only based on the tourism effects of the Setouchi Art Festival, but also on returning to the educational foundation, which is the basis of the sustainable development of the region. He is starting with the reconstruction of his alma mater and is trying to rekindle the spark of hope on the island. In his words, "Only the laughter of children can bring hope to an island that is aging." Based on this philosophy, Ogijima has seen an increase in new residents in recent years, many of whom are digital nomads who work remotely. They seek a relaxed rhythm of life where they can live on foot and Outbound to Downtown by boat, and they find opportunities to interact with people and the warmth of everyday life in this land. However, the presence of "cats" has also brought new challenges to the island. Squid cat packs brought by humans have required many adjustments to the daily lives of the original inhabitants due to differences in hygiene and cultural values. Even cat-loving residents are not necessarily in favor of promoting cats as a tourist attraction. Matsumoto, another Subject reporter, runs a guesthouse and café called "Sunset and Cat House," which actively embraces the image of cats, attracting the attention of overseas travelers, and has become a daily intersection where new residents meet and interact with each other. He said, "Because of these cats, people can have a common topic and Gari of life on the island." Beyond the tourist gaze, Ogijima shows the warmth of everyday life that is not just about pleasing someone. It is the temperature created by the accumulation of cultures, and it is a new chapter that the island is quietly writing at the intersection of the old and the new – Ogijima is not just an "island of cats" but an "island of hope and culture." [Photo and text: Cai Bing-hsiang, Wang Luhua, Huang Zhicheng] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ogijima 不只是貓島 📌 觀光stare 下的重生島嶼 初次踏上Ogijima,腦中浮現的多半是社群裡那句「這是貓的島」。 確實,島不大,兩小時內可走完,貓蹤隨處可見。 但真正走進來,才發現這座島嶼的樣貌,遠不止於貓。 On August 1st, Dr. Yamato Fukui, the responsible person of the Ogijima Life Research Institute. 他所推動的地方創生,並不單以瀨戶內海藝術祭所帶動的觀光效益為出發點,而是回歸地方永續發展最根本的核心——教育基礎建設。 他選擇從讓自己的母校復甦著手,重新點火島上的希望。 正如他所言:「唯有孩子的笑聲,才能為高齡化的島嶼注入hope。 在這樣的理念引領下,Ogijima recent years suction 愈來愈多新住,其中不少是從事遠距工作的數位nomad ethnicity。 他們嚮往步行即可生活、搭船便能往返市區的緩慢節奏,也在這片地上找到與人交流的機會與日常的溫度。 然而,「貓」的出現,也為島嶼帶來新的挑戰。 這些因「人」而來的貓群,為原有居民的日常增添了不少管理上的考驗,在衛生維護與文化觀念之間,出現了不同立場的磨合空間。 即便是喜歡貓的居民,也不一定支持將貓作為觀光主軸。 另一位受客者松本先生,所經營的guesthouse與咖啡廳「Sunset and Cat House」,則展現出另一種possibilities。 他選擇擁抱貓的形象,吸引國際旅人的目光,也成為新住彼此相遇與交流的日常交會點。 他說:「這些貓,讓人們在島上有了共同的話題與生活的連結。 在觀光視之外,Ogijima Exhibition 現出一種不為取悅而活的日常感,那是文化累積而來的溫度,也是新舊交會之中,島嶼正悄然書寫的嶄新篇章——它不只是「貓島」,更是「希望與文化之島」。 [圖、文/蔡炆璇、王璐hua、黃志成]

Accommodation at Hoshinoya Karuizawa, when I woke up early in the morning, the summer-like scenery was spreading, so I took a picture.

Event Announcement📣 August 11 is Mountain Day!!🗻 This year, to celebrate the first anniversary of designating the Hidaka Mountain Range, Erimo and Tokachi as a national park, we are holding an outdoor music festival to introduce the charm of the Hidaka Mountain Range to many people while promoting safe mountain climbing🎵🎵 Performances by the Nakasatsunai Junior High School Wind Ensemble, the Obihiro Symphony Orchestra, and the Hokkaido Police Band will be joined by a Hidaka Mountain Range panel exhibition and a VR mountain-climbing experience, so you can enjoy the Hidaka Mountain Range along with the music🎼🎼🎼 Relax and enjoy a peaceful moment with music and the beauty of nature🤗 Date and Time: Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:00–14:30 Location: Front garden of the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center (special venue) and Harmony Hall https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/information/information-5836/...

"Summer in Japan" Oyster ice on hot summer days. It is called "Calendar" in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Udon noodles Oyster ice in a café. Both syrup and milk (condensed milk) are handmade. Fluffy Oyster ice was very tasty.

We are looking for participants for the summer "Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour" with a large number of flowers per season!!There is a vacancy on the 20th (Water). The exchange center next to JR Iyo Saijo Station is disbanded, From the area, Orange Ferry Kansai Route [Osaka Nanko ~ Toyo Port (Saijo)] (* After disembarking at Toyo Port, there is a free shuttle bus to the front of the station) is convenient! Accompanied by a Nature guide, you will stroll along Mt. Kamegamori forest road while observing subalpine plants in early summer. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the changes in vegetation due to the Elevation and the spectacular scenery from the "UFO Line" Spot spectacular scenery while Transportation taking a bus to around 1,700m Elevation. Since it is not a tour that aims to Transportation safe and secure chartered bus and climb to the top, beginners and Families can feel free to participate. Why don't you spend a special time in Rich in nature in Mt. Kamegamori? Lunch is included. 【Events Overview】 Events name: Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour Held in Date & Time: Water, August 20, 25 (9:00~16:00) Held in Place: Around Mt. Kamegamori (Meeting: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 8:40) Number of participants: 20 (first-come, first-served basis, minimum number of participants: 15) Participation fee: 8,900 yen (tax included) / person * Including guide, charter bus, lunch, Tea fee Application Deadline: 25/8/8 (Fri) The terms and conditions will be provided separately to the customer who made the reservation. 【Corporate Information and Inquiries】 Organizer: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Location: 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Contact: 0897-56-2605 Reception hours: 9:00~18:00 Email: kankou03saijo@circus.ocn.ne.jp We invite you to join us on a special tour where you can enjoy beautiful alpine plants and spectacular views!

Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭 This is the [Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭] Held in in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Lively atmosphere envelops Kumagaya, the hottest place in No.1 in Japan, for three days on July 20, 21, and 22 every year. In particular, the large procession on the last day was and powerful. Summer in Japan is all about 🫡 festivals

Yorii Tamayodo Water Tengu Festival Fireworks Festival 🎆 This is a fireworks festival held in every year in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture. The Mikoshi of each town floats on the river and creates 🤤 a summer atmosphere

Water Jingu Shrine 3-10-24 Hirose, ShimaHonmachi, Mishima-gun, Osaka The Water of this Water Nose Jingu Shrine is said to be the Water of the Imperial Palace, and you can drink it. Most spring water needs to be boiled, but here it seems that boiling is not necessary. And it's free! It is the only one in Osaka that has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters", This is quite delicious. Special visit to Water Jingu Shrine Cultural Properties A fusion of wind, light, and cultural properties Date & Time: July 26 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun) 18:30~21:00 *Held in only on weekends and holidays Entrance Fees 500 yen (special admission / 1 person) * Light rain cancellation Cancelled due to stormy weather Check it out on Instagram.

Swallowtail butterflies. Meals with flower nectar. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Large-flowered summer flowers. Mango gradient petals from sunset ⇒ withered flower central aggregate. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Heavily. Sunset-colored berries growing in the cradle of leaves. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Taisho skirt. A colorful and artistic Japanese umbrella Open to the public only in July 2025. Tokyo Station Gyoko Underground Gallery

A bell that tells the time. Under the blue sky, the old wooden lookout tower is a landmark of Koedo Kawagoe. Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

Sunset Village Sculpture Symposium This year again, works by Yoichi Okumura, who lives in Miyazaki City, have come to Gokasecho✨ These gentle pieces reflect Okumura’s warm personality😊 Although stone is usually thought of as hard, he can express it so softly😲 Looking at the works gives you a cozy, warm feeling🥰 A picture book about a snowman was also placed there to help visitors feel a little cooler⛄ You could also watch the creation process👀 The stone’s sheen is different before and after, isn’t it!? (Maybe it’s the photographer’s skill…😅) By the time he arrived in Gokasecho, he had already created about seven pieces✨ He is expected to dedicate a work to Furudono Shrine again this year, which is something to look forward to🎵 You can see the exhibition and Okumura’s working process below Furudono Shrine💡 He is scheduled to stay in Gokasecho until September 3, but since there will be tidying up and other tasks, it might be best to visit in August😊 *Note: Okumura will be absent on August 7.*

Here are some of the Hotel staff's favorite evening walking routes 👣 Leave the Hotel and head towards the river. As you walk along the Quay of Fisherman's Wharf MOO, you can 👀 admire the beautiful scenery with the street lights reflected in the water After that, if you go in the direction of Nusamai Bridge, you will see 🌉 the bridge Light up. Gari climb the stairs to the bridge and take 📸 the best shots of the statue of the four seasons & the sea at night In addition, the view from the opposite bank is also a little different. Return, it is also a good idea ✨ to leave a commemorative photo with the KUSHIRO monument Accommodation, please visit 😊 us

This is a photo taken at Saizakiura Beaches in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. I went outbound with my colleagues at work to watch the fireworks. It's not like we're always together, and when you look at it from the sidelines, the six of us are hugged, but for some reason, I feel like we were able to stay at the same time and with the same feeling. Each of them lit their own fireworks and enjoyed talking to each other from time to time. It was a moment when things in my heart that I couldn't usually say spilled out.

Gluttony Kasai Extra Edition Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture If you live in the city, why don't you heal your eyes and mind with the clear rivers and air of Shinshu, the towering mountains, and the blue-blue forests? In the second issue of Gluttonbo Kasai's extra edition, we visited the people of Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. I went to the Kannon Bridge, a bridge over the "Takase River" that streams through Omachi City! In fact, I Outbound to the ballpark next door as an escort to my second son's baseball game, and this scenic place is good! !️ This scenery was surprising even to me, a native Nagano resident. According to Dr. Google, "In particular, Takase Valley Water There are appear emerald green due to the mixture of fine particles due to weathering of granite and colloidal particles of sulfur." It's a very beautiful river color, isn't it? ❗️ Please come to Nagano Prefecture and be 🎐 healed ◎ Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Kannon Bridge 📍 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Do you guys tired about for so many jobs? You need to rest and healing or chilling. In this second special edition of Kuishinbo(Gluttony) Kasai, I had the pleasure of visiting Ōmachi City in Nagano Pref. This is about in Omachi city, Nagano pref. There are so many natures and beautiful liver and mountains. I went to my boy’s baseball game in Omachi city. The Takase liver and Kannon bridge was next to ball park. I was born in Nagano. I knew about nature from when I was born. But it was so amazingly beautiful sight front of me… I asked Mr. Google. It says “In particular, the water of the Takase Gorge sometimes appears emerald green due to the presence of fine particles from weathered granite and colloidal sulfur particles.” We warmly invite you to Nagano Prefecture — come and experience its soothing, restorative charm for yourself. ◎ Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Kannon Bridge 📍 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture

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【Notice】Events Information ♪ The 52nd Angry Wave Festival !! There were about 5,000 🎇 fireworks festivals ★Re ・August 2 (Sat) 12:00~ ※ Fireworks festival is 20:00 ~ * Postponed in case of rain (next day) ・3rd (Sun) 10:00~ ★ Held in Iwanai Regional Cultural Center West Special venue 〒045-0003 51-7 Mandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido For details of the program and Events, please see the second and subsequent images.

Summer has arrived 🌻 Last week Gokasecho saw many rainy and cloudy days, but this week the weather has been pure summer ✨ with the sun dazzling every day 😎 I drove out to Shirataki to look for a bit of cool air 🚗 Just watching the water fall from a drop of about 20 meters felt refreshing 😊 Along the way there was a sunflower field in full bloom 🌻 It was a spot I’d never known about before, so I felt like I’d discovered a great treat 🎵 People often picture Miyazaki Prefecture as hot, but Gokasecho sits surrounded by high mountains ⛰ Because of that, average summer temperatures are a few degrees lower than other parts of the prefecture, and mornings and evenings can be chilly enough to need a light blanket. Many nights you can sleep soundly without air conditioning 😉 (Last night was actually quite cool and I slept under a blanket 😅) Escape the summer heat and come refresh your body and mind in Gokase this summer ✨

The lotus of Zenkoji Temple Daishonjin is in Best time to visit! In addition to lotuses, you can also see many creatures such as carp, turtles, and turtles at the release pond at the entrance of Zenko Temple Daishoujin! Best time to visit lotus is from early morning to mid-morning. Be sure Temple take a look at the lotus flower when you Prayer Zenko!

Reihoku Sunflower Project 🌻 Introducing the sunflower project as one of Reihoku Town’s summer scenes! Local volunteer farmers have planted a total of 150,000 sunflowers at various spots around Reihoku Town (near Reihoku Town Hall and along Route 324), and they are now in full bloom 👀 The photos were taken with the sunset—one of Reihoku Town’s charms—in the background 🌇 The sunflowers along the major highway that runs through the heart of town are now at their peak, forming an important part of daily life for locals passing through town, and creating a memorable sight for first-time visitors ✨ You can take in the vast sunflower fields even just by driving by, so be sure to see them while they’re in bloom now!!

📸✨[Ajisai Festival Instagram Photo Contest Results Announced!]✨📸 Thank you for all your entries! We have finally selected 31 prizewinning works🎊 From the many impressive submissions, here are a few highlights💐✨ All winning entries are now posted on the Shimoda City Tourism Association website! Please take a look👇🔗 (The winning works are listed at the bottom of the page. Scroll to the end to check them out🙇‍♀️) https://www.shimoda-city.info/ajisaiphoto...

7/25 Atami Marine Fireworks Festival 🎆 Thank you for coming to the first fireworks festival of this summer! Before the fireworks festival, there will be a stage Events at Shinsui Park called "Play with Fireworks!" and Everyone from "Chiitan ☆ Bonbazu", "Masked Girls", and "TOMOCA RIRIKA Yuri" had a great time! https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8/...

I'm a countryman, but I really like the cityscape of Hatagaya. The divinity of early summer, I like it very much 🌳