Want to try gold panning in Taiki Town? Gold panning, recently talked about because of the hit movie Golden Kamuy, can still be experienced the old-fashioned way on the Rekifune River in Taiki Town! The peak period for gold recovery on the Rekifune River is said to have been from the 1890s into the Taisho era, roughly the same time when the bullion battles in Golden Kamuy take place. Taiki Town also provided some cooperation for the movie’s gold panning scenes. See if you can spot Taiki Town in the end credits! This year’s gold panning season is scheduled to start around Golden Week. Come and give it a try!

Run through icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture It is held annually from the second half of January to February. Artificially created icicles are very impressive.

A seaside town to behold: Higashiizu's digital map. . . *You can view the map from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association website. . We are pleased to announce the pre-release of Higashiizu's digital map.🎉 . This pilot project was developed with the cooperation of GEOMARK Inc. and is available for a limited time until the end of February! . . What makes the digital map great . 1. A sweeping illustration of the east coast! We used the sunrise over Higashiizu and the mountain terrain as the main visual. It clearly shows this town of sea and mountains. (We are still adjusting the sunrise position.💦) . . 2. Supports foreign-language translation! The digital map serves domestic visitors and supports four languages—Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean—so international guests can easily look up nearby spots. . . This is a limited release for the pilot until the end of February, but based on usage and survey results we plan to expand and strengthen the content toward year-round service! . We welcome responses to the survey in English as well! . . If we receive positive feedback, plans for next year include... 〇 Adding listings for restaurants and souvenir shops alongside nature and sightseeing spots 〇 Creating a digital archive of historic sites with audio files and videos 〇 Mapping recommended routes such as hot-spring steam walks, moon-viewing strolls, and harbor walks . And more... We aim to offer tourism information that is uniquely easy to share because it is digital! .

It is a type of beach plant that can be found in rocky areas of the coast. I don't think you've heard much of it, but the name is Iwataigeki. Autumn leaves appear around June.

Winter view of the Tarumi Railway A train crosses a bridge in a faint snow. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Ibi-gun, Gifu * Aerial view from above the Neo River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

The world of picture books that can only be seen once every few years This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. In Saitama Prefecture, it doesn't snow very often, so it's not easy to see this kind of scenery. When will it snow next? 🤭

It was a plum warbler, not a warbler.

Moominvalley wrapped in snow This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. It's hard to see a snowy landscape here. One that 😆 I was lucky enough to take It's a sight to behold all year round!

Spring in the castle overnight In spring, the castle is even more beautiful with cherry blossoms. Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture Sumimata Castle Ichiya Castle

The fantasy world created by Chichibu This is the sea of clouds that can be seen in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It can be 💪 seen when the conditions meet at a certain time every year I think this is the only place where you can see such a sea of clouds. Please come and 😆 see it

The symbol of Biei, the house with the red roof In winter, the roof is white with snow. When the weather is nice, you can see the performance of the Mt. Tokachi mountain range from Shin-Sakae Hill, especially the magic hour at dusk. You will never forget this scenery

Famous Biei Blue Pond In summer, the cobalt blue view is spectacular, but in winter, when the water surface freezes and snow accumulates, you will not be able to see the water surface of the blue pond. However, you can enjoy the illumination at night instead A snowy landscape, towering white larch trees, and stars twinkling when you look up It was also a great place in winter.

Ena Gorge, Gifu Prefecture. The artificial lake, which was formed by damming the Kiso River with the Oi Dam, can be visited by sightseeing boat and can be enjoyed with a spectacular view of strange rocks. This view from the hotel was an unforgettable memory. Next time, I would definitely like to come during the autumn foliage season.　

The plum blossoms of the god of heaven in front of the house are in full bloom.

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Jigozen Coast 👈 One piece 📸 at dawn before the earth The oyster shelf and the Seto Inland Sea are picturesque.

In August 2023, I climbed the mountain to photograph Yakusugi. We walked for 10 hours round trip, and along the way, we saw wonderful scenery and powerful Yakusugi cedars. The scenery was really reminiscent of Princess Mononoke. It is understandable that it is chosen as a superb view that you want to go to before you die.

I took a picture of the village of Ochiai in Tokushima Prefecture with soba flowers. It is a typical Japanese scenery that I hope will remain forever.

Isehara Flower Report January 22, 2024 Plum blossoms at Hinata Yakushi, Ugakubunko, and the General Sports Park …They are beginning to bloom. Plum trees across Isehara City are starting to flower. Perhaps due to the warm winter, they seem to be blooming earlier than usual. Their fragrance is lovely, and they let us feel the arrival of spring a little sooner. By the way, the wintersweet (roubai) also blooms this season with yellow flowers, but it belongs to the wintersweet family and is a different species from the rose-family plums. In any case, we look forward to seeing them in full bloom.

It is the 37th of the Nachi 48 Waterfalls, Yin-Yang Waterfall 12m drop. The road to the waterfall collapsed due to the damage caused by Typhoon No. 12 that hit the Kii Peninsula in September 2011, and it has not been restored. Depending on the season, the amount of water, and the time of day, this waterfall will show you a beautiful rainbow.

Kegon Falls The waterfall the day after the snow fell. Such a waterfall is also beautiful.

It is a baikaouren that blooms under the forest floor in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture.

It is an immovable seven-story waterfall in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture. It is located in a special area of Yoshino-Kumano National Park and is recognized as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. The drop is 160m and falls to 7 steps.

It is a sunset view of the plum forest in the southern town of Wakayama Prefecture, which is famous for its southern high plums. It is a photo taken surrounded by the scent of flowers.

Feel the spring one step ahead This is a rape flower that can be seen in Saute City, Saitama Prefecture. I was able to see the early blooming rape blossoms! The cherry blossom season is about to come 🤭

Hiroshima Etajima City Guide Shrine Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Etajima 👈 Google map 📝 ↓ Map Info 34.2250404, 132.4898218 Even today, one piece 📸 from Etajima with the ⛩️ Seto Inland Sea This shrine has a torii gate at the end of the long staircase, and the view of the Seto Inland Sea from there was a good view! 😊

This photo was taken during a tour trip to the Shirakami Mountains in mid-October 2023. From the Shirakami Mountains Visitor Center on the Aomori Prefecture side, we were guided by a guide and walked around the edge of the Shirakami Mountains for about 2 hours. It was raining badly, but the beech forest was bright and the rain was pleasant. I am impressed by the scenery of Japan, where such beautiful nature remains. I was shocked when the guide told me, "Due to global warming, you may not be able to see this scenery in the near future." It is a landscape that I want to cherish.

This photo was taken at a service area along the sea in Ishikawa Prefecture. I thought the contrast between the sunset sun and the Sea of Japan was beautiful, so I applied!

On January 21, it rained from the morning, and it was a gloomy day all day. In the evening, the sky was shining, and when I looked toward Tohoku, I saw a rainbow. I was fascinated by its beauty.

"Cherry Blossom Decoration" Aerial view of Mt. Yoshino in spring with a drone. The cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino are exceptionally beautiful 😍 Mt. Yoshino, Nara

Snowy Miho Shrine ❄ This is located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture　 　　　　　　　　　　"Mimine Shrine" It is one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region and is visited by many people every year. This time, I took a picture of a snowy landscape falling softly. It was fantastic and I couldn't help but get excited. Location: Chichibu City, Saitama