When it comes to introducing a country and its vibrant culture to newcomers at the airport, making thoughtful choices about what to showcase is essential because first impressions matter. During my recent trip, I stumbled upon Edo-koji, a charming Edo Market Place in the international terminal at Haneda Airport. The area is adorned with quaint, wooden shops that evoke the spirit of an Edo-era village, complete with a small stage that occasionally features captivating cultural displays. On this visit, I was drawn to a stunning pair of two-folded byōbu (folding screens) featuring an enchanting painting of the Wind God and Thunder God. This remarkable piece, crafted by the renowned Rinpa artist Ogata Kōrin, is a replica of an exquisite work by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, illustrating Raijin, the tempestuous god of lightning and storms, alongside Fūjin, the gentle god of wind. Honestly, what could be cooler than this? It’s a perfect representation of Japan’s rich artistic heritage right at the heart of the airport!

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.2.12 *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimosuya 2168-2) In collaboration with the red Ume plum ✨, the white Ume Plum has finally begun to bloom, but the red Ume Plum is about to end by the time it is fully bloomed. *Free opening of the Ume Plum Garden of Amatake Bunko Yamaguchi Family Residence* 　(Kamikasuya 862-1) 　It has begun to bloom a lot, but it is almost there. 　◆Period:~March 9 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 　◆Access: Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line 　　　　　　　Kanaka Bus No. 4 　　　　　　　Get off at "Daisen Cable Line" "〆Hiki" 　* Hina dolls will be exhibited only on Sundays during the period. 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included) *Isehara City Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320) Plum trees between the cherry blossoms on the slope and the Ginkgo trail are still to come. *Hinata Yakushi's Ume Plum Garden* (Hyuga 1644) The Ume Plum Garden on the Car Parking Lot behind Hinata Yakushi is going to take a while. Fun will inform you of the flowering status from time to time! !! #Isehara Flower Information #Isehara #Ume Plum #Plum blossoms #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Ametake Bunko #Isehara City Sports Park #Hinata Yakushi

Back to Atami! 🤿 📍 Atami City, Shizuoka Continuing from yesterday, dive into the waters of Atami! 🌊 The inside of the sea changes every day, so you have to go right away so as not to miss the "seasonal" sea! 👍 🔹 Transparency is more than 15m! In the clear blue water, the huge wreck "Asahi 16" with a total length of 81 meters has an overwhelming presence 👏 This wreck lies in the sand at a depth of about 30 meters, and the depth of water on the deck is about 20 meters. The ship was originally carrying gravel and is said to have sunk in 1986. It is one of the largest divable wrecks in Japan, and its sense of scale is impressive! 🚢✨ Parts of the crumbling hull are thrilling 🤩, almost like an adventure movie 🔹 We also dived into the cave point, which is limited to the winter season! On a sunny day, the cave is flooded with light and has a fantastic beauty. There is no doubt that it is a special experience unique to this time of year! And... Two new AOW* divers have been born! 👏🎉 Thank you to 😊 everyone who participated ✨ Limited time cave diving until March! ✨ Atami boat requests, welcome to do so! 🚤💙 ---------------------------------------- *What is Advanced Open Water (AOW)? It is a qualification that allows you to dive deeper than the first Sense OW (Open Water) and in special environments. ----------------------
 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️
 ⭐️ Experience Diving
 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️
 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Ryogenji Temple, which was built as a family temple of Honda Tadakatsu, was opened in the 4th year of Bunroku (1595) by inviting the Ryōgakujin of Shimousa Kogane Tojoji Temple. At first, it was called Ryoshinji, but during the Masatomo Dynasty, it became Ryogenji after Tadakatsu's commandment. 　There are also the graves of Honda Tadakatsu, Mrs. Tadakatsu, and Tadatomo. Tadakatsu and Tadatomo were divided and this tomb was erected.

It is a sunflower field in Dewa Park in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. The Musashino Line passes Soba (buckwheat noodles) right next to it. Trains running toward the Sunrise in the early morning, and sunflowers blooming with all their might toward the Sunrise. In this way, bathed in the Sunrise, the creatures are full of power to do their best today.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Epoch Festival.

Enjoy the winter sea! Heal with ✨ a neighborhood dive It's close, it's beautiful, it's funny, and it's the best 😄 Only 40 minutes by car from the shop in Hiratsuka! I dived at the neighborhood point "Manazuru / Enoura"! The visibility was 15m, the weather was clear 🌞, and it was 👏 a perfect diving day Diving in the glitter is soothing ✨ I was also able 🤗 to meet the lord of Enoura "Kobudai" It was very powerful! In addition, a commemorative photo with Doraemon is also perfect 📸 Thank you to 🙏 everyone who participated After all, the sea in winter is beautiful and awesome! ---------------------- 😍 Embark on an unforgettable diving trip! 🌊 Let's 🇯🇵🗻 enjoy the beautiful sea of Japan with "Hokule'a Shonan" ⭐️ Experience Diving ⭐️ Snorkeling ⭐️ Sense acquisition ⭐️ Fun Diving We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅 ---------------------- 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️ 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

【The 4th Isehara Amateur Rakugo Contest】Free 🆓 admission Finally tomorrow, Tuesday ✨, February 11 Isehara Amateur Rakugo Contest ✨ will be held in Amateur rakugo artists who gathered through an open call Fierce battles will be waged to compete for daily achievements This is a chance to experience the world of classical (Edo) rakugo live There is no doubt that you will experience not only laughter but also impression In addition, gorgeous judges ✨ with ties to Isehara Yukichi Sanyutei (from Shimosuya) Mr. Kanehara Tei Koma (from Higashi-Otake) Spring Futei Ichizaku (from Hadano City) Mr. Kitaro Kotei (from Itado) Please pay attention to the judging of professional rakugo artists Please come and join us Re Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Preliminaries 10:00~14:00 Final 15:00~ meeting place Isehara Civic Cultural Center Small Hall (348 Tanaka, Isehara City) #Isehara Amateur Rakugo Tournament #Rakugo #Amateur Rakugo #Classical Rakugo #Edo Rakugo #Isehara #Isehara City #Isehara Tourism #Kanagawa #Amateur Rakugo #Sanyutei Yukichi #Kanehara Tei Kobao #Spring Futei Ichizu #Kitaro Kokotei #Free Admission #Free Events #February 11 #Holidays #Isehara Civic Cultural Center https://www.isehara-rakugo.jp//

Why don't you stop by when you come to Squid Sawara?

Today, we interviewed Mr. 168. It is a collaboration menu with Kichijoten. It is a set of 鹹湯圓 (鹹湯圓), Roux Lo rice and side dishes. 鹹湯圓 is a white jade soup with minced meat. Popular peach buns 🍑 (walnut bean paste) were very popular. The peach buns, unfortunately, are not photographed, but they are so delicious that I ate them in no time. The Roux Lo rice is also very delicious. 😊

Photographed on February 5, 25. This is Brasserie CATHERI's lunch plate near Kawagoe City Station. It's so delicious that I look forward to it every time. 😊

Photographed on February 5, 25. MAESTRO's chocolate latte, Buckwheat noodles flour, and matcha financier.

Photographed 2/3/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/3/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【National Tangible Cultural Property Oyama Temple Main Hall Special Open to the public 　　"Daisen Pilgrimage and the Sword" Special Exhibition] 2025 Oyama Temple Temple is a Component Cultural Assets of the Japan Heritage Site "Daisen Shrine", and the Main Hall is one of the one of the most early modern shrine and temple buildings in Isehara City. A guide will explain its cultural property value and its position in the Daisen pilgrimage. Why don't you take this precious opportunity to visit Squid! ✨ Open to the public National ✨ Tangible Cultural Property "Main Hall of Oyama Temple" ◆Date & Time: February 11 (Tue) ~ February 18 (Tue)　 　　　　9:30～15:30 * Honzon open to the public during the special open to the public period is only on February 18 (Tuesday) ◆Venue: Oyama Temple Temple (724 Daisen, Isehara City) ◆Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit 4 platform 　　　　"Daisen Cable Line" bus about 30 minutes　 　　　　　Get off at the last stop 15 minutes walk along Koma approach 　　　　　Cable car 2 minutes "Get off at Oyama Temple" ◆Visiting the site: Free (400 yen for Honzon) ✨ Oyama Temple Special Open to the public Special Exhibition "Daisen Pilgrimage and Delivered Sword" Special Exhibition ✨ 　Ukiyo-e prints depicting actual dedication swords and Daisen shrines will be exhibited. ◆Date & Time: February 13 (Thu) ~ February 17 (Mon)　 　　　　9:30～17:00 ◆Venue: Isehara City Central Community Center 1st Floor Exhibition Hall 　　　　(1-21-1 Higashiotake, Isehara City) ◆Access: About 10 minutes on foot from the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line 　　　　　　【Bus】Isehara Station North Exit Kananaka Bus Stop No. 1 　　　　　　　　　Get off at "Isehara Car Depot" "Central Community Center Mae" ◆ Admission: Free **Inquiry** 　Cultural Properties Section, Education and General Affairs Division, Isehara City Board of Education 　Phone: 0463-74-5109 (direct)　 **Sponsorship** 　Isehara City Council for the Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Properties #Isehara #Isehara Tourism #Daisen #Oyama Temple #Cultural Properties #History #Special Open to the public #Exhibition

Ina Rose and Ina Rose, twin rose fairies born in the rose garden of Ina Town, tried various things, so please take a look. If it is well received, we are considering making it into a series, so if you and something you would like us to try, please let us know what you think. https://www.youtube.com/@%E4%BC%8A%E5%A5%88%E7%94%BA%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E5%8D%94%E4%BC%9A...

Photographed 1/25/25. This is Hanachozu from Koedo Kurasato. Until 3/2 (Sun), from 17:00 to 20:00, Hanachozu is Light up.

This is a photo of the Tega Bridge near the Roadside Station Shonan. You can see the fantastic scenery of the sky dyed in the sunset and the surface of the water!

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.2.6 The white Ume plum is still there, but the red Ume Plum ✨ in Maruyama Castle Ruins Park (Shimosuya 2168-2) in the photo is very beautiful! !! Plum blossoms have begun to bloom here and there at Isehara City Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320) and Hinata Yakushi's plum grove (Hyuga 1644), but the buds are still hard. I'm looking forward to 💖 seeing the gradual flowering from now on *Free opening of the Ume Plum Garden of Amatake Bunko Yamaguchi Family Residence* 　(Kamikasuya 862-1) 　Plum blossoms are now beginning to bloom. 　◆Period: February 11 (Tue, Holidays) ~ March 9 (Sun) 　　　　　10：00～15：00 　◆Access: Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line 　　　　　　　Kanaka Bus No. 4 　　　　　　　Get off at "Daisen Cable Line" "〆Hiki" 　 * On February 11 (Tuesday, Holidays) and Sundays during the period, Hina dolls will be exhibited. 　　(Adult 300 yen, National Tangible Cultural Property Yamaguchi Family Residence Visiting the site fee included) Please come and see it ✨ #Isehara #Ume Plum #Plum blossoms #Red Ume Plum #White Ume Plum #Maruyama Castle Ruins Park #Isehara City Sports Park #Hinata Yakushi #Ametake Bunko #Yamaguchi Family Residence #Hina Doll #The Arrival of Spring #Isehara Tourism

【Information on the Isehara City Community Center Festival】 The Isehara City Community Center Festival ✨ will be Held in sequentially at each Community Center from Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 16. You can Fun with a lot of content such as exhibitions of works of circles and groups, activity presentations, Bake sale, and Events. The Isehara City Tourism Association will Stalls at the Ota Community Center only on Saturday, February 8th! Please come and visit us 💖 ◆Contact: Social Education Division, City Board of Education 　Phone 0463-93-7500 (Central Community Center)

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/1/25. I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a classic chocolate latte and a chocolate banana donut.

It's finally here! Dogashima 🎉 📍 Shizuoka, Nishi-Izu Hello! This time, I went diving at Dogashima, a popular spot in Nishi-Izu! It was a point that I had been interested in for a long time recently, so I am very excited 💡✨ to be able to visit it [This place is amazing! ] Attraction points of ✨ Dogashima] Speaking of Dogashima, the natural monument "Tensodo" is known as a famous landmarks. The unusual boat diving style that sails from here is fascinating! Taking a boat ride through a dimly lit cave to a dive site is like the beginning of an adventure. You can experience an extraordinary feeling from the moment you set sail, so you can't stop feeling excited! Please experience 😃 this tour where you can feel the ease and comfort unique to boat diving [Impression of the undersea Hot Spring! ] ♨️】 What surprised me even more was that I was able to experience an undersea Hot Spring while diving! Impression fills my heart ... 🥹✨ 🖼️The third photo shows me touching the Hot Spring Minamoto spring! [A new AOW* diver has been born! ] 👏】 On this tour, we have a new Advanced Open Water (AOW)* diver! It is also an ideal environment for those who want to further improve their skills in the future. From beginners to advanced divers, it is a recommended Spot for stepping up and acquiring Sense! Dogashima has been added 🐠💖 to the list of Spots that we would like to recommend ---------------------------------------- *What is Advanced Open Water (AOW)? It is a qualification that allows you to dive deeper than the first Sense OW (Open Water) and in special environments. ---------------------------------------- 🤿 Information 🤿 for the next Dogashima tour The next tour will be Held in on Saturday, March 8th! If you are interested, please 🙏 make a reservation as soon as possible We also welcome requests for dates other than those listed above! Please feel free to contact us 😁

[Held in Iseharaichi in the mountains! ] Cancelled due to stormy weather 　This month is also full of delicious fun in the popular ✨ Isehara! 　Sunday, February 9, 2025 10:00~15:00 　Venue: Isehara City Sports Park (free admission) Food tents, kitchen cars, local products for sale, a wide variety of booths, and stage performances such as music ♬ are also available! There is no doubt that it will be a day full of smiles 😊 ●Access 320 Nishitomioka, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture Get off at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus North Exit No. 3 "Nanasawa Line" about 10 minutes 240 yen ▪ Boarding the I-34 and 36 lines Get off at [Sogo Sports Park] ▪ Boarding the I31 and 37 lines Get off at the entrance of the sports park and walk for 5 minutes * Use is expected to be congested, so please use public transportation 　Thank you for your cooperation. 【Inquiry】By e-mail to the Iseharaichi Executive Committee 　　　　　　iseharaichi@j4.gmobb.jp (Contact: Sakamoto)

We did Setsubun at school! We all made masks together, and mamemaki (bean throwing) ♪ had Gari a lot of fun.

Photographed on February 5, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

In Akebonoyama Park, the wax bay was blooming.