Winter event Japanese umbrella illumination at the shrine The Japanese umbrellas lined up on the approach are colorful and Japan scenery. Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture Maebashi Toshogu

*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆* ◇* 　　　　 Event Announcements *◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆* ◇* On Saturday, December 23rd, the event "Symbol Street Terrace ~The Road Where Light and Sound Meet~" will be held on Symbol Street (Ekimae Hondori)! ✨ A meat fast food restaurant produced by EXILE's SHOKICHI will open a store for the first time, launch a sky lantern, and many other events! ? The venue will be a pedestrian paradise, so it will be closed to vehicle traffic from 11 a.m. ~ 10 p.m. ?‍♀️ Also, please note that "Ekidori Cross Street" and "Ekidori" of the Donan bus stop cannot be used all day. For more information, search for "Symbol Street Bustle Creation Project Pre-Event"! ? (It is also posted on the new information on the Tomakomai Tourism Association website!) ）

Have a ? wonderful Christmas This is the "Christmas Market" held at Kobe Harborland Compared to Yokohama, Hibiya, Osaka, etc., there are relatively few people and it is easy to sightsee. After all, the Christmas tree? is the most spectacular ? I hope ? you have a wonderful Christmas

♨ Notice ♨️ of "New Year's Day Opening" Yosei Onsen will be open on January 1, 2024 for "New Year's Day"! If the weather is nice, you can soak in the hot springs and watch ? the first sunrise over the Pacific Ocean How about the first hot spring of the new year at the late hot spring with a view of the sea? The hot water of the late hot spring is one of the most concentrated "iodine springs" in Japan. "Iodine" is found in mouthwashes, dietary supplements, antibacterial materials, etc., and is said to have a high antibacterial and moisturizing effect. In addition, it is reputed that the body continues to be squishy and it is difficult to cool the water. On New Year's Day, let's take a bath in the late hot spring and spend the New Year in good health! Open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cafeteria: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., last order at 2 p.m.)! < About business hours during the year-end and New Year holidays> Reiwa 5 (2023) will be open until December 30 (Sat) * Cafeteria and accommodation until December 28 (Thu) Reiwa 6 (2024) Monday, January 1: Open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cafeteria: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., last order at 2 p.m.) * Free shuttle bus is suspended. Open on Tuesday, January 2 January 3 (Wed) to 8 (Mon) Regular business hours January 9 (Tue) to 12 (Fri) Closed Regular business from Saturday, January 13 (closed every Tuesday until March) 【Yusei Onsen】 Address: 大樹町字夜成2 Phone number: 01558-7-8161 Business hours: April ~ September / 8:00 ~ 21:00 (last reception 20:00) 　　　　　October ~ March / 9:00 ~ 21:00 (Last reception 20:00) Closed: April ~ September / Open daily October ~ March / Tuesdays

[Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea] From January 9th ~ February 29th, "Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea" is now available! You will be greeted by royal sweets using plenty of seasonal strawberries and chocolate. Why don't you ? spend a little luxurious lunch time while tasting the sweet and gentle exquisite sweets ❄ menu ❄ 〈Sweets〉 Strawberry and chocolate glasses Strawberry Jelly Chocolate Chiffon Cake Chocolate and strawberry shortcake Strawberry and rice flour roll cake macaron Chocolate Bear Strawberry cream puff 〈Savory〉 Smoked chicken and mozzarella sandwich 〈Drinks〉 7 types of Ronnefeld tea coffee 2 types of mocktails (mocktails are limited to 1 cup of each type per person) We are also running ♪ a posting campaign on SNS where you can win an "Afternoon Tea Invitation Ticket" For details, please see the ? website *We will be closed on February 23rd ~ 25th due to events. Reservations & Details ? At 011-222-1522!

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage The Shichiri Pass is a sea route from Miyajuku to Kuwanajuku, known as the 53rd Tokaido Road, and is a former official road. Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

This is today's Tokachigaoka Observatory! Tokachi Sunny ? During the day, it is about -2°C, but thanks to the sun, it feels warmer than the temperature. There are ❣️ many ducks on the fence of the observatory It's cute, isn't it? ?

New Year's ? ♂️ Lunch Afternoon Tea Limited to 3 days from 1/1 (Mon) ~ 3 (Wed) A variety of New Year-inspired dishes, such as kumquat and Kitami mint tiramisu, which are in season in winter, and red and white roll cakes in elegant colors, will brighten up the start of the new year. Smile and satiety in 2024. Why don't you ? start your year's total with lunch at New Otani Inn Sapporo < Menu> sweets ・Rosemary-scented kumquat and Kitami mint tiramisu ・Apricot kernel panna cotta with bergamot jelly ・Red and white roll cake ・Chestnut Mont Blanc tart ・Cherry blossom canele ・Macarons ・Yuzu and black bean eclairs ・Spinach and bacon cake sare ・ White ball in the middle savory ・Broiled homemade salmon marinade Salad with root vegetables and micro-leaves Flavored vegetable coulis ・Mushrooms and Wada burdock flan Tokachi mash cream soup ・Hokkaido beef poiret Sapporo yellow onion sauce with wasabi ・Bread and butter For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or ?Tel: 011-222-1522!

Have a wonderful time with a concerto This is the "Concerto" ? departing from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture It runs every day. Cruising for about 1 hour to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Why don't you get on board with a nice person once? ?

"Eagle Observation Premium Tour" I participated in the winter-only tour held at the Tokachi Nature Center! In the midst of light snow, we will proceed along the quiet Tokachi River while receiving explanations from the guide of the Wild Bird Society. In addition to sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, we were able to see many wild birds such as striped long-tailed moths, swans, and kawaisa! I was impressed by the fact that I was able ✨ to use binoculars and telescopes to capture the figure clearly The other participants brought cool lenses that looked like bazookas ? It was a very satisfying 45 minutes. The tour will be held until 1/7 and will be held only on Saturdays and Sundays. Please contact the Tokachi Nature Center for details. 【Inquiry】 0155-32-6116 Tokachi Nature Center

The summit of Mt. Zao Karita. I will do my best to climb to this point. And this pose that makes you want to do!

Mt. Nishiazuma straddles Yamagata and Fukushima. A favorite place with a beautiful ice field. It's a warm winter, but I want to go see this scenery again

Mt. Karita climbing from Zao Riza Ski Resort. This tree ice is a world-class beauty

Mt. Nishiazuma straddles Yamagata and Fukushima. I was fascinated by the wonderful ice field here.

Hakata Station Illumination Christmas Markets

Hakata Station Illumination

Let's ⛄️ enjoy winter at Ecopa It is full of events unique to winter! Period: December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 [Inquiry] 0155-32-6780 (Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park)

This is an announcement about Sairinka in R5. From this year, the general public will receive a cooperation fee when entering. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining the event in the future. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen per person * Tokachi River Onsen guests (tourism association member facilities), Otosara town residents, elementary school students and younger are free of charge. * Otosara residents are required to present an official ID card that shows their address. 【Period】Saturday, January 27, 2024 ~ Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting time] 19:00~21:00 【Place】Tokachigaoka Park [Parking lot] available (about 100 cars, free)

It's the ? season of year-end parties and New Year's parties What kind of year has it been? Color the end of the year and the beginning of the year, "Year-end party & New Year's party party plan" is now available at Restaurant Four Seasons. We have ? prepared 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink drinks, and a lot of Chinese and Western food that New Otani is proud of We also offer food upgrades and dessert choices. * There are also Japanese-style and Western-style private rooms. Friday, December 1, 2023 ~ Thursday, February 29, 2024 [Closed on Sundays and Mondays] *Reservation required at least 5 days in advance *We will be closed from December 22nd ~ January 8th. For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or ?Tel: 011-222-1522!

Winter in the North with Lights In Hokkaido, in December, illuminations begin to shine in various places, lighting up the hearts of viewers The illumination under the clear night sky becomes a softer light

Sapporo City Clock Tower This place was originally the former Sapporo Agricultural College Demonstration Hall It is a facility of the Sapporo Agricultural College, which became the foundation of Hokkaido University, and was built in Meiji 11 based on the concept of Dr. Clark, the first vice-principal famous for "Boys, Have Great Ambitions"

Magnificent winter fireworks of Odaiba is back with a bang… Usually hanabi can be seen during summertime. But this one is in December that make it different yet special. It has holiday flavour too. Crisp winter ocean wind, super clear sky, incredibly beautiful cityscape and the rainbow bridge all these things escalate beauty of Firework.

"Sairinka" complete reproduction! This work, which perfectly reproduces the major winter event "Sairinka" in Tokachi River Hot Spring, was produced by a 6th grade elementary school student (at that time) in Otosara! ? The fantastically changing light is like the real thing! I love Sairinka, and I have been thinking about it since I was in the second grade of elementary school, and it was finally completed in ✨ the winter of my sixth grade It is ? a wonderful work full of love for Sairinka Even so, the quality is too amazing! The author is currently in the first year of junior high school, and I'm ? looking forward to the future

"Mt. Fuji envelops and watches over Tokyo" I was very impressed by the feeling that Mt. Fuji, one of the symbols of Japan, is watching over the people living in Tokyo while majestically enveloping Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where countless buildings are crowded. This photo was taken from a plane heading from Tokyo to Hokkaido on New Year's Day.

While staring at the illumination again this year This event is held in Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　"Kobe Illumination" It is also a popular illumination spot in Kansai. It was very cold on the day, but there were few people and I was able to take pictures. Please note that it is difficult to get there unless you have a car.

It's a cold morning from Rusutsu Resort!

After 4 p.m., this is the view that can be seen from Obihiro Station. In winter, the air is crystal clear, and the landscape looks even more beautiful.

Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture, has been selected as an Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District in Japan. This post town, which is also a Japan heritage site, not only retains the remnants of the Nakasendo road of the Edo period, but also imbues the buildings with the wisdom of the old Japan life. You can enjoy nostalgia and rustic beauty. On the day of my visit, it was just snowing powder, and I was able to enjoy a fantastic moment. Japan's traditional townscape that I want the world to know about.

Christmas ? ♂️ Afternoon Tea 12/22 (Fri) ~ 24 (Sun) for 3 days only * The 23rd and 24th were fully booked. On special occasions, a luxurious lunch with stylish sweets and exquisite savouries. Why don't you start Christmas 2023 with lunch at New Otani Inn Sapporo < Menu> sweets ・Strawberry shortcake ・White chocolate éclairs ・White gateau chocolate ・White Roll Cake ・Macarons Lemon jelly and blancmange ・Strawberry Santa Claus ・Rich white soufflé pudding ・White Snow Globe ・Snow Bear savory ・Amuse Smoked salmon and Nice-style potato salad Gorgonzola mousse and mango Homemade pâté de campagne ・ Wada burdock and various mushroom royale Cappuccino of Tokachi mash ・Roasted Iwate black beef with grozeille sauce ・Bread and butter For reservations and details, please visit the hotel's official website or ?Tel: 011-222-1522!

Fireworks in Tokyo in winter This one is located in Tokyo 　　　　　　"Odaiba Seaside Park" ? Every Saturday in December, from 7 p.m. for 5 minutes. Fireworks go off over the Rainbow Bridge. It's only for 5 minutes, but everyone gathers about 30 minutes before and there are a lot of people. The air is clear and beautiful during the winter fireworks, so be sure to ? visit