Exploring Japan goes beyond just stunning landscapes; it’s a journey steeped in rich traditions. Experiencing traditional Japanese style tea ceremony and making Wagashi with friends in Kimono or Yukata is just a wonderful experience which I will remember my whole life. This is the other side of cool Japan beyond the Natural beauty and mouth watering food. We enjoyed it in Asakusa area of Tokyo.

This is a photo taken at the annual "Yotoboshi" event in Inage Ward, Chiba Prefecture. In the past, the area called Inage had a shallow beach, and "night light fishing" was popular, in which portable oil lamps were lit on nights when the sea was dark due to the new moon and fish and shrimp were caught. Although the sea has disappeared from Inage due to land reclamation, the "Inage Light Festival (Night Light)" was started with the cooperation of university students, In the town residents' associations, and many other local organizations based on the stories of those who knew about the Squid and those who knew about the time that this night lantern fishing could not be Reproduction. It seems that all the lanterns with this cute picture are made by hand at the school in Inage, and on the day of the festival, I saw children looking for their own lanterns here and there. Now that dazzling lights such as LEDs and fluorescent lamps can be seen everywhere 24 hours Anytime a day, the warm colors of each candle lit one by one and a relief even in the cold night air. It's not a large-scale festival, but that's why it was a time when you could strongly feel the handmade feeling of the region.

Zoom in on Tokyo Station at night! Zoom in Tokyo Station !

🌼🆕 Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Pamphlet 🌼 Hello 🌟 everyone This is the Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Tourism Association. The pamphlet of Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture has been renewed! 😸👏🏻👏🏻 From today, it is placed in the Sakuho Town Zone of Nagano Prefecture at the Roadside Station Yachiho Highlands Visitor Center, so please 🌼💫✨ feel free to take it In addition to Sakuho Town in Nagano Prefecture, we also handle pamphlets for Minamimaki Village, Kitaaiki Village, Minamiaigi Village, Koumi Town, and Kawakami Village. Please feel free to stop by ✨

Photographed 3/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

What's going on in the bathroom in the coal mine? Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit has a "safety light room and bathroom" There are, which will be newly opened to the public from FY2024. This bathroom is a facility that was used from around 1951 (Showa 26), 74 years ago, when coal mining at Manda Pit was discontinued, to 1997 (Heisei 9)). Since it is a bathroom for a small number of miners engaged in maintenance in the underground mine, it is different from the large bathroom in the peak season of the Manda Pit. Although the scale is different, the purpose is the same: to remove dirt from underground operations. The pitch-black charcoal attached to the work is difficult to wash off, so in addition to the washing area, The bathtub was divided into the "No. 1 hot water" and the "uphill hot spring (kakeke-yu)" that you can enter after cleaning the dirt. (Manda Pit peak season, about 3,500 miners Use about 3,500 miners, and the Manda Pit guide There are a detailed guide, so please Use the guide. ） The Miike Coal Mine has a lot of underground Water, and it and necessary to constantly drain Water. I think that if there is so much Water, it would be good for the Water to put it in the bathtub, but the Water to be Use in the bath was Water Water. The reason was that the water pumped from underground was mixed with fine pieces of coal and there was a risk of injury, so it was not used at the Manda Pit. Until 1953 (1957 (Showa 32)), Gunkanjima carried Water from outside the island by supply ships until the opening of the undersea Water road. At that time, sea water was boiled, and fresh water was used for the last "uphill water". In the drama "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea" broadcast in 2024, we and a scene where a miner who has finished working in an underground mine Use the bathroom, so please pay attention to it.

Photographed 3/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Isehara Flower Information】2025 Every year, the Okame cherry blossoms along the new road are in full bloom during the Daisen Climbing Marathon, but this year it seems that the blooming will be a little late. The buds have swelled a lot, so I can't Can't wait for them to bloom. ✨March 9 (Sun) "Daisen Mountain Climbing Marathon" ✨ Isehara City Tourism Association will also Stalls at Isehara Elementary School (11:00~16:00)!!　 * With "Shinshio" of Oyama Afuri Shrine　 　Sakamoto Poultry Farming Sakamoto no Tamago "Boiled egg" 1 piece 100 yen (tax included) * Newly released value large size 250g (10 times) 　Daisen Natural Hot Spring Komaya no Yu "Isehara Daisen no Yu" ♨️ 　1 bag 1,500 yen (tax included) etc. It is full of delicious ✨ specialties of Isehara. Sorry to sell out! Hurry up! We look forward to seeing you there. #Isehara #Isehara #Daisen Climbing Marathon #Okame cherry blossoms #Cherry blossoms #Flower Information #Isehara Tourism #Tourism #Specialty products #Souvenirs #Hot spring Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line, on the way to the stairs Eki-naka Kururin House (Isehara Station Sightseeing Information Center) 　OPEN 9:00~17:00 (open all year)

I went to Nishihirabatake Park and Aguri Park in Matsuda-cho, Ashigarakami-gun. The second photo is my favorite.

Kiyosato, Uryu Falls Located in the Kawamata River Valleys at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Water is a mysterious waterfall where water streams down like silk threads from between the rocks. Fresh greenery in Spring and Autumn leaves in autumn are also beautiful, and the feeling of coolness in summer is also exceptional.

Kiyosato, Uryu Falls Located in the Kawamata River Valleys at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Water is a mysterious waterfall where water streams down like silk threads from between the rocks. Fresh greenery in Spring and Autumn leaves in autumn are also beautiful, and the feeling of coolness in summer is exceptional.

Daylily of Kirigamine In July, daylily is in full bloom on the Kirigamine Highlands along the Venus Line. The photo was taken of the daylily communities of Kirigamine Fujimidai. During the flower season, the Venus Line is congested.

Daylily of Kirigamine In July, daylily blossoms in the Kirigamine Highlands along the Venus Line. The photo was taken of the daylily communities of Kirigamine Fujimidai. During the flower season, the Venus Line is congested.

Oga Hasu When botanist Dr. Ichiro Ohga sowed the seeds of a lotus found in a stratum 2,000 years ago, they succeeded in germinating and flowering, and the divided Oga lotus blooms in the lotus pond of Anayama Flower Valley in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Flowering is in July.

A 6-minute walk from Tomakomai Station. At the "Machinaka Exchange Center" located at the intersection of Tomakomai Station Hondori and Sanjo-dori, you can enjoy "foot baths" and "Tebutsu (hot water for hands)" using Hot Spring hot water for free. Please stop by while sightseeing or shopping.

Mt. Meshimori's Daylily Mt. Meshimori, located on the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, has an elevation of 1643 m and the elevation of Shishiiwa at the trailhead is 1457 m, making it a mountain suitable for Hiking that even children can climb. The Mt. Meshimori is located on the Water ridge of the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, and if the weather is good, you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji, Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, and Mt. Asama. Mt. Meshimori, the daylily are in full bloom in July. It is a superb view point that you should definitely visit.

Rest Yuzu and Mount Fuji Photographed in 🥰 the Komuro area of Fujikawa Town There were still yuzu left on the tree.

Photographed 3/2/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

The number of attractions is the highest in No.1 in Japan With a site area of 550,000 square meters, Greenland is one of the largest amusement parks in western Japan In addition to roller coasters and thrilling machines, there are more than 70 models of various attractions such as shooting games and haunted houses! Don't miss the Limited Time Events, Fireworks Festival, and popular character shows! Two new attractions have opened ✨ in Greenland Spring 2025 Enjoy it in Greenland, where you can enjoy it all day long. Greenland 〒864-0011 Midorigaoka, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture TEL:0968-66-1112

Photographed 3/2/25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and black sesame Basque cheesecake.

Hello. This is the En'emon Folklore Museum. While it is getting warmer and colder, I feel that the greenery of the trees around Kakuen Peak is gradually becoming a little darker as Spring approaches ♪. March 3rd was Hinamatsuri nationwideIn Yamanashi, 🎎 many places celebrate on April 3rd, and the splendor of the Festival continues ✨ for one month The tradition of wishing for healthy growth has been passed down for a long time. Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, is said to cleanse the mind and give hope, and there is a stone word that says "full of happiness", so it is ✨ also good as a talisman In addition, rose quartz, which we recommend this time, is a healing stone, a stone of love, and a protective stone for women It is also one of. We look forward 🙂✨ to seeing your smiles

HANABI Festival in Greenland!! \Heldin HANABI Festival again this Spring/ Enjoy ✨ the fireworks that light up the Spring night sky Of course, the attraction is in full operation until 8 p.m.! * When fireworks are launched, some areas are off-limits. * Admission is free (admission fee is required separately) Held in ◆ Saturday, March 29 * In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to Sunday, March 30. Time◆ 19:30 ~ Launch start Business hours◆9:30~20:00 Recommended viewing place◆ Ikemae Square For guests coming by Car If you come by Car, please refrain from parking Car on the street or parking Car in the surrounding facilities without permission. Greenland 〒864-0011 Midorigaoka, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture TEL:0968-66-1112

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 5/5] This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Water, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge. The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries! This time, we will introduce the five special awards and the special awards of the executive committee members. With this, all the winning works of the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been opened to the public. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! And congratulations to all the winners 🎊 ✴︎Special Prize︎ ✴ "Fog Wataru" Shizuo Village "Bridge of Hope for the Future" Marney Urata "Cold Ice Opening" Tazawa Rice "Lake Mashu on a Moonlit Night" Noriyuki Hatabata "Reunion" Yui Village Amy ✴︎Executive Committee Special Award︎ ✴ "The Call Within the Silence" by Go Kang-ik

Photographed 3/2/25. LEC COFFEE's Limited Time Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake. It's very, very tasty, so I recommend it. 😊

【㊗ The 40th Daisen Mountain Climbing Marathon& 　　*Ekimae Chuo Shotenkai* Welcome Events] 2025 The Daisen Mountain Climbing Marathon will finally be Held in on Sunday, March 9th! It is a grueling course with 1,610 stone steps waiting for you just before the goal, running up a one-way 9km Elevation difference of 650m! !! Starting from the north exit of Isehara Station, go to ⛩️ National Route 246 intersection, Obiki, Daisen Old Road, Ajuri Bridge, Koma approach, Onna-zaka (women's slope), Oyama Temple, and Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine *Gorgeous lineup of guest runners* 10:00 Start: Men in their 50s and over 60s 　Ms. Karen and Ms. Angelica 　Ms. Kayoko Fukushi, Ms. Yoshiko Ichikawa 10:30 start: Men in their 40s, Women under 39, over 40 　Ms. Mako Chiba, Ms. Yufeng Zhao, Ms. Reiko Tosa 11:00 Start: Men in their 30s, under 29 　Yuriko Kobayashi, Mari Osaki, Kayoko Obata * Also, on the day of the event, please note that Chuo Street from the north exit of Isehara Station to National Route 246 Isehara Intersection will be temporarily closed to both cars except for route buses, and traffic restrictions (9:50 ~ noon) will be in place due to mountain climbing. At Isehara Elementary School (11:00~16:00), where the Opening Ceremony will be held, Isehara's Specialty products will be sold, and 100 Daisen Tofu (900 meals) will be served for free! A grand welcome Events ✨ will be held in on Dragon God Street at the north exit of Isehara Station! 　* Details of the welcome Events of the Central Shopping Association in front of the station 　　From the Isehara City Tourism Association website https://isehara-kanko.com/news/9796/... Not only running, but also cheering, In addition, enjoy the feeling of festival with a welcome Events, etc. Let's all get excited together and Gari 🎉

【Connecting Ogida in Ubuyama Village】 The Fan Terraced Rice Fields in Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, are made by clearing eroded land in the mountains and are created in a contour shape by taking advantage of the fan-shaped terrain. The Water for the Paddy Field is directly derived from the Famous water Yamabuki Water source 1,300 Meter upstream, Water Clear streams that can also be Use as a beverage Water. Although there are difficulties in maintenance and management due to water water leaks, disasters, etc., since most of them are earthen water channels, we Cultivation Rice with a unique taste due to high-quality red clay born from nature and weather with temperature differences. It has been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan and one of the 100 best Rice growers. Interested parties who are interested in growing delicious Rice in Ubuyama Village, why don't you experience it with the farmers who manage Ogida throughout the year? Rice can be purchased after harvest. Let's make the Rice we eat every day with our activities to pass on beautiful Nature to future generations! You can experience everything from rice planting to rice harvesting, which is planned later. Information will be provided as needed. 2025-04-12 (Sat) Meet at 8:45 and start at 9:00 Meeting point: Yamabuki Water source We clean the water channel from the Yamabuki Water source that streams into Ogita. Please come in clothes that allow you to work. * Lunch box fee and leisure insurance fee are included in the participation fee. What to prepare: Work gloves, hat, drink, garbage bag, boots Participation fee: 2000 yen ■Click here to apply 〒869-2703 468-4 Yamaga, Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture 0967-25-2200 *The deadline is Monday, March 31st. How to get to the Ogi rice terraces From the direction of Kumamoto by Car, turn left at the traffic light at the end of "Roadside Station Kaguraen" (Hano, Aso City) along National Route 57, enter the Prefectural Road Minamioguni ~ Hano Line (Prefectural Road 40), and proceed 4.0 Kilometers to the T-junction. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 Kilometers, you will and the station on your left, cross the "Hirose Bridge" (Tamarai River) ahead, turn right immediately and you will There are Ubuyama Town hall on your right. There are about 1.0 Kilometers past the tunnel at the top of the road on the left side of the three-way road in front of the Town hall, and there is an intersection with the Village Road Ubuyama ~ Tajiri Line. Turn left there and proceed for about 2.0 Kilometers and you will There are "Otomiya" and "Yamabuki Water source" signs. Turn right there and proceed for about 1.0 minutes to Otomiya Village and Otomiya Shrine, and after about 2.0 Kilometers, turn right and go about 1.0 Kilometers to There are Ogi Rice Terraces. #Kumamoto #Rice Terraces #Ubuyama #Rice planting experience #Rice harvesting experience #Rice making #Aso District #Fan Terraced Rice Fields #Water cleaning work

On Sunday, March 9th, the popular "ISEHARA Bread Festival Wheat Festival" will be held in! Popular shops will Stalls, so please ✨ come and visit! For details of the venue and time, please check the official website of the Tourism Association ↓ https://isehara-kanko.com/news/9790/... #ISEHARA Bread Festival #Wheat Festival #Isehara Bread Festival #Bread Festival #Isehara #Isehara City #Isehara Tourism #Isehara Events #Bread #Bakery #Bread lover #Bakery #Gourmet #Food walk #Events #Going out

Photographed 3/2/25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte. The latte art is very nice.

Dawn at Agebonoyama Agricultural Park Agebonoyama Agricultural Park is It is also one of Famous landmarks of flowers, but it It is also one of a beautiful park at dawn. The wind Car was reflected in the Water mirror to reflect the sunrise sky.

Tateishi of Akitani The standing stones of Akitani seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka on the Saikai coast of the Miura Peninsula, and a huge rock 12 m high stands upright on the Coast. It is also one of a scenic spot for sunsets. When it is clear, you can see Mount Fuji in the distance.