The 'Symbol Street Terrace' illumination, which will brighten the street, begins on Saturday, December 14th. ✨ The opening ceremony, starting at 5:00 PM, will liven up the event with performances, including a set by Tomakomai Tourism Ambassador Shihori Kadota. ✨

Photographed 12/9/24. Naka Town I and a virgin Information Center sightseeing. Otomedama is a water balloon with a swaying maiden heart (flower petals).

Harai River Kagura 👹 Date: Saturday, December 14, 7:00 PM until around 7:00 AM the following morning Venue: Haraikawa Kagura Hall 6421 Gamuta, Takaharacho, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture 10 minutes by car from Takahara IC Parking 🅿️ is available but limited, so please arrive early. Haraikawa Kagura Its history has been passed down for about 500 years and it is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the country! There are many breathtaking dances, including the sword dance “Twelve Swords,” performed with real blades. Another feature of Haraikawa Kagura is the abundance of kamiuta (sacred songs). When attending, please drive carefully and dress warmly 🙇‍♂️💦 #Miyazaki Prefecture #Miyazaki City #Miyakonojō #Kobayashi #Takaharacho #Haraikawa Kagura #Haraikawa Kagura Hall #Haraikawa Yusui Garden #Nationally Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property #Nishimorokata District, Takaharacho #Takahara Divine Dances

Oyama Wild Boar and Deer Marche Opening 2024 Finally happening tomorrow! With the autumn leaves season over on Mt. Ooyama, be sure to taste the local specialty wild boar and venison. Enjoy game cuisine, tasting booths, other Oyama specialties for sale, and food trucks. ◆ Date and time: Saturday, December 14, 10:00–16:00, free admission ◆ Venue: In front of Shimizuya store parking lot 295 Ooyama, Isehara, Kanagawa ◆ Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the "For Oyama Cable Car" bus and get off at Oyama Station, about 20 minutes by bus Also running through Monday, March 31, 2025 The "Oyama Wild Boar and Deer (Game) Fair" is also underway! ◆ Stamp rally During the fair, collect stamps by ordering game dishes at participating shops Collect three stamps to receive a special commemorative gift, limited to the first 100 people ※For details, please contact each shop. Don’t miss this chance to sample Mt. Ooyama’s famous game cuisine!

【Fujikawa Town Takashita Diamond Fuji】 Diamond Fuji with the sun overlapping the summit of Mt. Fuji You can see it for about 2 weeks from December 16th ~ New Year's Day. The best time to see it is around December 22nd. If you come by Car, please prepare anti-slip items.

At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in. It is the Seven Lucky Gods on a treasure ship. It sounds auspicious, doesn't it? 😊

Mairi Sandera in Hida Furukawa 2022.01.15 In Hida Furukawa, the unique traditional custom "Sanji Mairi", which has been going on for more than 200 years, is a place to visit three temples in the In the town: Yen Temple, Shinshuji Temple, and Honkoji Temple on the night of January 15 every year in memory of the blessings of Shinran Saint. On this day, 1,000 candles are lined up along the Seto River, and the lights reflected on the surface of the river are very beautiful, and you can enjoy a heartwarming scene. In addition, snow sculptures and candles boasting a height of 2 meters are lined up in the town.

Snowy scenery of the former Komaru Elementary School 2022.01.06 In April of 2018 (Heisei 30), Komaru Ko was reborn as a base for exchange and tourism in the Village. In the Inside the facility, there are Reproduction classrooms, a library, a music room (with movie screening facilities), and classrooms where you can Use Events and exhibitions. You can enjoy the scenery of Showa, including the large Ginkgo tree in the school yard.

Hiratsuka City and Isehara City Joint “Local Produce and Specialties Marche” 2024 Featuring a selection of Isehara’s Japan Heritage delicacies, fresh vegetables, sweets and other local products for sale, gourmet food trucks, plus Kururin✨ will also be there! ◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 10:00–17:00 ◆Venue: The Outlet Shonan Hiratsuka WEST COURT (8-1-1 Ohkami, Hiratsuka) From Isehara, vendors appearing both days: National Association for the Production and Promotion of Domestic Medicinal Herbs, Isehara Ōyama Onsen, Katano Facility Horticulture, Yonetani Tofu Shop, Suzuki Chili Vendors appearing only on Sunday, December 15: Frieden, Pan Yeast Seaver, Jinenjo House, Manmaruya Isehara and Hiratsuka✨Full of charm✨We hope to see you there!

＼Oikamana Lake has frozen over!／ Nearly the entire surface of Oikamana Lake (Ikebana Nae Swamp) along the Pacific coast has frozen. In spots where the ice is thick enough, you can walk on it. You can also hear strange sounds when the ice shifts or cracks. This is a fleeting, otherworldly sight that lasts only until the snow begins to fall. Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Gokase Highland Ski Resort Safety Prayer Ceremony Today, Thursday, December 12, a safety prayer ceremony was held at Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which is set to reopen in eight days for the first time in three years. 🙏✨ Around 60 people boarded shuttle buses from the base to gather, and amid heavy media coverage, a Shinto ritual took place inside the ski center. 😌 The ritual proceeded smoothly, and after offering prayers for the resort’s safety and success, participants toasted together. 🍻 At the post-ceremony gathering, everyone spent a relaxed time, eagerly anticipating the ski area’s opening. 🤗 Along the road up to the resort, snow had accumulated in places, and the slopes were adorned with frost-covered trees that created a magical scene. ❄️✨ When the wind blows, it really is cold, isn’t it? 🥶 I came fully bundled up today, but cold is cold. 🤣 Still, a ski resort should feel like this! Right? 💪❤️‍🔥 Only a little time left until opening. 🤩 Let’s hold on a bit longer and wait with excited anticipation. ✨

Actually, on December 1st, Kamisuwa Shizune from the “Onsen Musume” project suddenly appeared at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center inside JR Kami‑Suwa Station!!! Her voice actress is Nanaka Suwa! ◆What Onsen Musume Is Onsen Musume is a regional revitalization project created to promote the attractions of hot spring towns and tourist spots across Japan to domestic and international audiences through various content such as anime, manga, characters, and voice actors. Previously, Shimosuwa Watanon lived in Shimosuwa Town, but Kamisuwa had not yet appeared. With yesterday’s appearance in Kamisuwa, the twins—Kamisuwa Shizune (older sister) and Shimosuwa Watanon (younger sister)—finally managed to be together yesterday! Thank you for waiting. At the information center, we sell one can badge per person (up to two) and acrylic keychains (one per person). Customers who purchase a total of 1,500 yen or more will receive an original sticker! Please come safely! We look forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts!

Among the hanging dolls, I was curious. If you look closely, it is the 12 zodiac signs. 🐭🐮🐯🐰🐉🐍🐎🐏🐵🐓🐶🐗

Photographed 12/9/24. At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in until the 14th.

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Town Hanachozu of Naka Information Center sightseeing.

[Isehara Mountain Market is on!] The event will go ahead in light rain and be canceled in severe weather. This month brings more of Isehara’s delicious and delightful offerings, popular as ever! Sunday, December 15, 2024, 10:00–15:00 Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission) Food tents and kitchen cars, local vegetables for sale, and a wide variety of booths will gather in one place.✨ You can also enjoy stage performances like kids’ dance and music events. Come join us! 😊 ● Access by train and bus 320 Nishitomioka, Isehara, Kanagawa Get off at Odakyu Line Isehara Station Take the Kanachu (Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu) bus from North Exit, Platform 3, bound for Nanasawa, about 10 minutes, 240 yen ▪ If you board routes I-34 or I-36, get off at Sogo Undokoen (General Sports Park) ▪ If you board routes I-31 or I-37, get off at Sogo Undokoen Iriguchi (General Sports Park Entrance) and walk 5 minutes

From Soto Recipes! As a special return to everyone who supported us through crowdfunding of the luxury retort "Izu no Gokumeshi" that fully uses high-quality ingredients from the three towns of Shizuoka and Izu, we Held in a social gathering to eat "Izu no Gokumeshi" together in Izu with our ambassador Izu no Nushi Fishing. Izu Southwest Coast Tourism Promotion Council Three towns: Nishi-Izu Town, Matsuzaki Town, and Minami-Izu Town We received full cooperation in recipe development, etc. Chiaki, Representative of Soto Recipe Co., Ltd. Ambassador "Izu no Nushi Fishing" With everyone who supported us We enjoyed camping food unique to the southwestern Coast of Izu, such as "Dogashima barley wine", "Hon Wasabi and local fish", "Ghibier yakiniku", "natural eel kabayaki", "deep-fried ginaga shrimp", and "tide soup". Souvenirs include "Hot Spring Melon", "Bonito Dashi Salt", and "Matsuzaki Rice". There is a very much to everyone who participated.

[e-Sports Trial Event 🎮] Today (December 10) an "e-Sports Trial Event" took place in the Sakamoto area.💡 At first, many faces looked tense—perhaps from unfamiliar games and the cold—but as the rounds went on people relaxed and smiles grew.😁✨ Some teams shone with individual skill, others with outstanding teamwork, and each team had its own style. The crowd cheered loudly whenever other teams played, creating a lively atmosphere.😆 Hearing comments like "That was fun!" and "Let’s do it again!" made us very happy.😄

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Metasequoia Row This is the Metasequoia from yesterday, 12/9 🎄! The leaves were beautifully autumn-colored 🥰 Please post with the hashtag #Takaharacho Metasequoia 😁 Location: Just a short walk from Takaharu Seiryu Land parking lot! 31-2 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4414 Parking is free; please park neatly in the available open spaces.

Popular snow activities in Nayoro City, Hokkaido "Powder Snow Safari" A tour to the summit of Mount Piyasiri, next to the Piyasiri ski resort in the city. Ride a snowmobile through snowy forest roads and snowfields to meet the giant "Snow Monster". From the top of the mountain, if you are lucky, you can also see the "Sun Pillar", which is a Nature tabletop phenomenon, Mt. Rishiri on the northernmost Rishiri Island, and the Sea of Okhotsk. Rest assured that the snowmobile will have a driver. Rental items such as helmets, gloves, and spats are also available, so even beginners can enjoy it. Period: Late December ~ Early March Number of receptionists: 1 person ~ Duration: 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours Fee: 12,000 yen/person (tax included) For details, search for "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association"!!

On the special day of Christmas, Enjoy ⛄ a sumptuous and rewarding lunch with stylish stand sweets and plenty of savouries 🌟 Christmas Lunch Afternoon Tea Set 🌟 [Limited to 5 days] We have prepared a menu that is perfect for a white Christmas, such as "Paris Brest", Christmas Standard "Stollen", and "Young Hokkaido Chicken Ballotine Sweet and Sour Fruit Sauce"! Stylish and delicious, Volume afternoon tea set ♪ Please enjoy it ✨ 🎄menu 【Sweets】 ・Paris Brest ・Cup white chocolate ・Stollen ・Kumquat tart ・Stick ganache ・Canele ・White grass ・Ginger cookies ・Macarons ・Marron Roll ・Croquis [Savory] ・ Gorgeous hole "Xmas"-style wreath salad from the sea and earth ・Seafood Chowder Pie Wrap Baked ・ Young Hokkaido chicken balotine with sweet and sour fruit sauce ・Bread, Butter [Drink] ・Ronnefeldt tea (7 kinds) ・Coffee ・Mocktail (2 types) 🎄fee ¥4,600 per person 🎄 Offer Period December 21~25, 2024 🎄time 11:30~16:00 (Last entry 14:00) *120 minutes 🎄place Rendezvous Lounge Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👍 hotel's website

Photographed 12/9/24. It is the sacred tree of Kawagoe Hachimangu. The carpet of Ginkgo leaves is very beautiful.

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. Shot from a different angle.

Odakyu Family Fun Festa 2024 On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, it took place at a special venue featuring a full-scale ice skating rink made with real ice and at the adjacent Ebina Central Park. Popular characters gathered in large numbers, including Isehara’s Kururin, Odakyu’s Mokoron, and Sotetsu’s Christmas version Sounyan, drawing many families and other visitors and creating a lively atmosphere!

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It was redecorated for winter. ❄️

Photographed 12/4/24. Every Wednesday, we visited Maestro, who operates at Resona Coedo Terrace. It is a financier of Kawagoe tea (yuzu), Buckwheat noodles and matcha. I received a prototype of Garrett. The galette is also delicious.

Photographed 12/4/24. After the dedication ceremony, we visited the Tomori Shokudo at Benten Nagaya. It is chicken cutlet and grated ponzu sauce. There are many side dishes, and it is a luxurious rice set. 😊

Prayer to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine before work. 💛 Ginkgo leaves.

Photographed 12/4/24. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a potato dedication ceremony was held. This is Kawagoe Imo Lottery. With the number enclosed in the fortune teller, you can receive a strip of the Imo Lottery Extra Edition. It seems that you can understand the potato language, potato knowledge, and lucky potato items.