I took a picture with the shadow of the fence

Komono Town, Mie Prefecture "Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway"
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Underwater trash pick-up program 🗑️🌊

I received my Dive Against Yellowtail certification card! 😃

The design is a sea turtle 🐢✨

The theme of this design card changes every year. The theme for 2024 is sea turtles, which have been greatly damaged by ghost gear (discarded fishing nets), which has become a problem in recent years.

The message of this card is not only to improve your diving skills, but also to raise awareness of marine conservation and the protection of marine life.

Thereare, if you wish to use this specially designed card instead of the usual certification card, you will need to pay a donation of at least 500 yen per unit to a non-profit environmental protection organization called the AWARE Foundation. The donations are used ♻️ for "shark and ray conservation" and "marine debris recovery activities"

In this activity, you don't just end up picking up trash!
We measure and classify the garbage we collect, and create data while discussing the causes and problems. This data is reported through PADI (the world's largest Scuba Diving educational institution) to researchers, environmental groups, and government agencies for analysis and action.

Diving is not just a leisure activity or picking up trash, but it is 💡 a valuable activity that allows you to think deeply about environmental issues and contribute to improvement through concrete data

Let's protect the future of the ocean together.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us! 📩

We can ✨✨ change the inside of the ocean with our own hands

January 20 — Shimoda Onsen Suisen Festival blossom status [50% in bloom]
They're nearing full bloom!
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250120

🌳 Is this a fairytale world? 🌳✨

When I look back at the photos of the shop, I am always amazed that such a fairytale-like scenery is spread out in the sea so close to me!

The photo shows Nishi-Izu 🌳 in Spring.
The seaweed grows as beautifully as a forest, and the soft Spring light shines through the water, and the breath of life is overflowing 🌸✨.
The sea of Japan has a rich expression of the four seasons, and new discoveries There are every time you visit.

I would be happy 🇯🇵 if I could share with everyone who reads it the opportunity to love the sea of Japan even more

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💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments
Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 enjoy diving together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons.

The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Sketching and touring days

Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

Grab your camera and tour freely on your motorcycle

Blue sky and blue sea

The heart is cleansed.

This work is the Gifu Great Buddha Located in Gifu Park, Gifu Prefecture
It is a work that combines the front, right side, and left side with a kaleidoscope lens

This work is the Great Buddha Hall Located in Gifu Park, Gifu Prefecture
This is a composite photo of the front, right side, and left side

Mie Prefecture　
Suzuka　
Inatomi Shrine

Mr. Miyaji and Mr. Negi cheerfully called out.
The weather was good, and it was a perfect camera day.

When you look through the viewfinder, time flies by.

🏝️ Tokyo's Paradise: Izu Oshima Island ✨

From the night of January 8th to January 11th, I went to Izu Oshima Island!
It's 🏝️ a paradise just 90 minutes from Tokyo
The transparency of the sea is outstanding, and the visibility is ✨ more than 30 meters

In addition, the miracle 🐢🩵✨ of encountering sea turtles at all points
In total, we were able to see 18 sea turtles! 🤩

Try 🌙 night diving
The fantastic beauty of the light looking up from the water soothed 👏 my heart

It was a fulfilling three days of diving, eating, and resting 💤.
I enjoyed 9 dives! 😆🤿

Unfortunately, the boat did not leave the originally planned Shikinejima......
It was changed to the Izu Oshima Island tour in a hurry,
Thanks to everyone who participated, it was a 👍 great tour

There is a really! 🙌

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🐠 [Next Announcement]
🌟 Shikinejima Revenge Tour is scheduled to be held in in April!
Ladies and gentlemen, let's ♨️ go together

🌟 Izu Oshima Island tours are also being requested!
Please let us know 👌 your preferred dates

Tree Ice and Mt. Kamagatake

Near the summit of the Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway
The ice was very beautiful.

Komono Town, Mie Prefecture Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway
Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO
2025/1

Sumimata Castle Snow Makeup

Sumimata, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture

* Aerial view from the sky over the Nagara River
* Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained.
* Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Mysterious Cute Dango Fish 🍡

As the name suggests, it has a round body like a dango and eyes with crisp eyes. With its tiny and adorable appearance, the dango fish captures the hearts of divers every year.
He is now an idol in the ❤️ diving world

During this season, when the appearance rate increases from winter to spring, social media is filled with photos of dango. There are a wide variety of colors such as red, green, and pink, and one of the One of the attractions is that they show different expressions as they grow! !️

Baby Dango Exclusive! Circle 👼 of Angels

Juvenile dango fish are only about 3~5 mm small. What can only be seen at that time of year is the pattern on the head called the "angel ring".

This white ring, exclusive to Baby Dango, disappears as it grows, making it Popular with camera divers! !️📷👍

Please look for winter idols ❤️

“Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road”
Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road was selected as one of Japan’s One Hundred Famous Moon Views as a moon to be treasured for generations. For three days around the full moon, on nights when the moon shines especially bright, a lunar path—the Moon Road—appears as moonlight paints a path across the sea. This scene is unique to Higashiizu, where the town’s entire east coast faces the ocean. On the night of the full moon many visitors come with cameras to capture the view.
Experience a mysterious moment long spoken of in local legend: “If you pray on the Moon Road under a shining moon, your wish will come true…” Come and see it for yourself.

At Izu Kitagawa Onsen, a representative spot for viewing the Moon Road, the “Nekosai Day” event is held on every full moon. “Nekosai” refers to a fixed-net fishery, and Nekosai Day offers prayers for the safety and big catches of fixed-net fishermen, with free charcoal-grilled fish served to visitors. Enjoy this full-moon hospitality in Izu Kitagawa, Higashiizu. (In 2025, Nekosai Day begins on the full moon of February 12.)

For details about “Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road” and “Nekosai Day,” please check the Kitagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website.
https://www.hokkawa-onsen.com/mangetsu_nekosainohi

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage
Snow piles up on the pines like cotton candy
I like it.

It is the only sea route on the Tokaido Highway that connects Miya inn and Mulberry inn, and it is said that it was so named because the distance was 7 miles (27.5 km).

Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Seven Villages"

It's been a long time since I've posted.

This is a photo of me when I went for a morning walk with my second daughter to a nearby shrine.
By chance, I saw a figure holding a flower petal as a heart, so I involuntarily pointed the camera at it.

Pampas grass becomes an overgrown landscape along the river.
I thought this was the winter scenery of Japan, so I took a picture.
It's hard to get rid of the fluffy feeling~

Today, Sunday, January 12, the 40th Donton-yaki festival was held at Atami Sun Beach.
This annual event is a long-standing tradition jointly organized by the ten neighborhood associations of the eastern and central districts.
This year too, residents and tourists gathered to circle the piled New Year decorations called an ‘onbe’.
At 11:00 a Shinto ceremony was performed by Chief Priest Amemiya of Kinomiya Shrine, and after the ritual the priest lit the fire. The ‘onbe’ blazed up vigorously as everyone prayed for health, academic success, prosperous business, and protection from fires.
The photos look a bit dark, but it was actually sunny!
Tourists who happened to pass by also stopped to watch this traditional New Year event.

This is really Tokyo! ?️
This is in 🏝️✨ the beautiful sea of Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo

In the rich sea brought about by the blessings of the Kuroshio Current, I met 🐢💙 a sea turtle swimming gracefully
How divine! !️
Let's experience it together! !️🤿

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💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments
Do you want to try diving in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢
Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together!

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Let's 😍 dive together
Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on diving that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, PADI certification courses that can be obtained in three days, and special tours that allow you to experience the charm of the sea in the four seasons unique to Japan.

You can participate in the Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and the Shonan Sea even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful sea scenery and encounters with creatures in the transparent underwater world?

Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

“From the Sea to Izu! From Izu to the Sea!” Inatori–Izu Oshima Route Operation Information

In spring, when plums and Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in Izu, high-speed ferries will run from Inatori to Oshima to coincide with Oshima’s camellias.

Route
"Inatori–Oshima Feb. 3 (Mon)–Feb. 28 (Fri)"
Oshima departs 10:45, 13:35
Arrive Inatori 11:20, 14:10

Depart Inatori 11:30, 14:20
Arrive Oshima 12:05, 14:55

"Tokyo–Tateyama–Oshima–Inatori Feb. 8 (Sat)–Feb. 28 (Fri)"
Tokyo departs 8:10
Tateyama arrives 9:25
Departs 9:35
Oshima arrives 10:30
Departs 10:45
Inatori arrives 11:20

Inatori departs 14:20
Oshima arrives 14:55
Departs 15:10
Tateyama arrives 16:05
Departs 16:10
Tokyo arrives 17:25

During the period, you can reach Higashiizucho and the eastern Izu coast by sea from the Kanto region!
For timetables and details, please check the Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. website below.
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/

Also this year, on weekends from Feb. 8 (Sat) to Feb. 23 (Sun) we will operate a complimentary shuttle bus for passengers:
"Inatori–Kawazu Free Sightseeing Bus"
Enjoy the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival and the Hina no Tsurushi Kazari (hanging hina doll decorations) festival.
For details, see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

Access to Inatori Port boarding point
From Izu-Inatori Station to Inatori Port…
On foot about 15 minutes
By car about 3 minutes (parking available)


Special fares and tour information
Round-trip by ferry from Tokyo to Izu!
"Tokyo ⇔ Inatori Round-Trip Ticket (valid up to 4 days)"
Adult ¥10,800 Child ¥5,400
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"Inatori ⇔ Oshima Round-Trip Ticket"
Normally ¥8,820, now
Day trip Adult ¥3,000 Child ¥2,000
With overnight stay (up to 4 days) Adult ¥3,900 Child ¥2,400
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/

"From Oshima to Inatori: Shopping and Cherry-Viewing Cruise"
Feb. 3 (Mon), Feb. 19 (Wed), Feb. 28 (Fri)
This tour offers a bus sightseeing loop around the Higashiizu area departing from Oshima!
Adult ¥5,500 Child ¥4,000
On the first sailing of the Inatori route in 2025, Feb. 3 (Mon), adults receive ¥1,000 off and children ¥500 off!
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/502387/

"Inatori Departure Rapid Bus Tour to Izu Oshima"
Feb. 8 (Sat), Feb. 15 (Sat)
It’s truly rapid—takes less than three hours!? It’s practically a one-stop stay on the Izu Peninsula!
The tour from Inatori includes a boxed lunch and bus on Oshima.
Adult ¥4,000 Child ¥2,500
For details see the URL below
https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/620883/

The 59th Suisen Festival flowering update is now available!
Blooming remains at about 50 percent, but the white petals are slowly increasing little by little🎵
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250108

The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world
Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen!

Nice to meet you! "Hokule'a Shonan"
It is a cozy dive shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Hokule'a comes from the legend that ancient Polynesians relied on the stars to discover the Hawaiian Islands. We, Hokule'a Shonan, have inherited that spirit and are helping our customers discover a new self through contact with the splendor of the sea and Nature under the theme of "Let's go on a journey to a world that has not yet been seen!" Please experience the peace of mind and liberation under the sea, and the excitement of the unknown!

【Charm of Hokule'a Shonan】

(1) Good location, a 30-second walk from JR Hiratsuka Station! 🚃✨👍
Excellent Access 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station. Feel free to stop by on your way home from work, school, or during a break!

(2) Enjoy the best diving spots near Tokyo! 🐠🐬🦈🪸
With Hiratsuka as Base point, you can easily enjoy Day trip diving on the Izu Peninsula and the Manazuru Peninsula. Leave the beautiful sea, such as Zushi and Hayama in the Local Shonan, to Hokule'a Shonan!

(3) Small-group and attentive beginner course. 🤿😃
The Sense Course for beginners is a small group of up to 2 people. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can take your time without difficulty.

(4) Held in monthly resort tours around the beautiful sea that Japan is proud of. 🇯🇵🌊✨
Why don't you enjoy the best beaches and oceans in Japan on a carefully selected resort tour? We're here to help you travel to the finest sea!

(5) Make fellow divers at fun Events and parties! 🍷🎉
We regularly Held in Events and parties where you can share the joy of diving. Meet new friends!

White Silver Sangi Railway

Fujiwara Towns, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture

2025 🎍 Hatsushima Tour✨

How are you spending Squid in the new year?
Today I'm going diving on Hatsushima ~ 🤿

Enjoy 🐠 Hatsushima, which is almost fully booked
Decorate ema in the water! I've had 💡 some special experiences

We'd love to join you! !️

🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼

It's time ✨ to start something new
Now, to the diver of your dreams!
🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen

Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️
Let's dive together!
🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone

Experience Diving Campaign 🌻
In the most beautiful sea of the year!
🉐19,800→14,300 yen

Happy New Year🎍

Thank you all for 🙇 ♀️ your continued support this year
This is Nagashima Spa Land in Mie Prefecture.
Held in New Year's Eve fireworks every year, and you can play until 3 a.m. only on New Year's Day.

Be sure to 🤤 visit on New Year's Eve this year

The annual Atami Fire Department New Year Inspection will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Waterside Park event plaza.
This yearly event aims to boost the morale of professional and volunteer firefighters, showcase the full firefighting capabilities of Atami Fire to the citizens, deepen public understanding and trust in firefighting activities, and raise awareness of fire prevention.
At the ceremony in Waterside Park, following speeches and instructions, awards will be presented and the Junior Firefighting Club will perform the "Fire Safety Song and Fire Prevention Pledge." After the ceremony, the event will move locations for a march-past on Ginza Street and a simultaneous water discharge at the Moon Terrace in Waterside Park.

Schedule
10:00 Ceremony: Waterside Park event plaza (Nagisa-cho)
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(After the ceremony)
March-past: Ginza Street (Ginza-cho)
Simultaneous water discharge: Waterside Park Moon Terrace (Nagisa-cho)

January 4th — Updated the blooming report for the 59th Daffodil Festival!
Overall, the fields remain about 30% in bloom, but the slope side has started to flower🎵
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250104

The 59th Shimoda Onsen Daffodil Festival commemorative trading card is being distributed with excitement!
[Distribution location] Tsumekizaki Amazake Hut
[Distribution time] 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Feel free to ask and pick one up (≧▽≦)!
They are appearing one after another at Shimoda City events and elsewhere.

Spring 🎍 2025

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone will be even more excited this year.
We will continue to try new things!

See you again with a smile!

From Hokule'a Shonan Staff

PS: Secretly snapped at Izu Marine Park (IOP) on 📸 New Year's Day
The frogfish is too ❤️ cute

🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼

It's time ✨ to start something new
Now, to the diver of your dreams!
🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen

Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️
Let's dive together!
🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone

Experience Diving Campaign 🌻
In the most beautiful sea of the year!
🉐19,800→14,300 yen

This is the sea torii gate of Shirahama Shrine in Izu.
It’s a popular spot at any time, but especially during New Year many people came to pay their respects ⛩️

Happy New Year

Happy New Year🎍
Thank you for your continued support this year.

First sunrise of the year from Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kuwana City
Period, the sun rises from inside the Torii (shrine gate).
It's still okay for a while.
Impression by all means.

2025/1/2 Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Sumiyoshi Shrine"

Happy New Year!
I took photos of the first sunrise of the year from Atami’s coastal Shinsui Park again this year. It wasn’t very cold and there was no wind, so the conditions were perfect!
I waited in the Third Section before 6:00, and around 6:15 the horizon began to turn orange; light started to break through shortly after 6:50. Some trees were slightly in the way below, so I hurried to the Second Section and took more photos there. The first sunrise was truly beautiful.
As in past years, many local residents and tourists gathered early at Shinsui Park to photograph the first sunrise of Reiwa 7.

May Reiwa 7 bring an even better year for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support of Atami Onsen this year.