Carp streamers festival in Suzukawa As part of Suzukawa's environmental protection activities and the healthy development of children, each family had their unwanted Carp streamers swim, but when I see Carp streamers swimming energetically under the blue sky with Mt. Fuji in the background, I feel Spring every year.

Akitani / Tateishi Coast I have been going here several times a year for more than 30 years to see Mt. Fuji. This landscape, painted by the Edo period landscape painter Hiroshige Ando under the title "Aishu Miura Akiya no Sato," is a typical Japanese landscape, and personally, the sunset of Mt. Fuji and the single pine tree that grows wild on the rocky shore make me feel nostalgic.

TV Asahi 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada strolls through Isehara's MtOoyama ◇Program content "Take a step and you may meet someone…" Junji Takada explores the town at his own pace with the theme "one step, one encounter (ippo ichi e)" Walking freely and whimsically through the streets! ◇Cast 【Cast】Junji Takada Air date and time: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽A Japan Heritage site! The spectacular "Divine Mountain" admired by Edo commoners ▽A mysterious word at the rest stop: "RUMESON" ▽Showcasing seasonal charms: "Drone Gonnegi" Air date and time: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽The pleasures of shrine visits—souvenirs and gourmet treats line the Koma approach ▽Edo-period culture—lodging temples that house shrine buildings▽300 years of history! Take on a challenge with the regional specialty, Ōyama Koma! ※Photo: Traditional craft Ōyama Koma (not from program footage) Don't miss it! And be sure to see MtOoyama with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, touch it with your own skin, and enjoy touring the filming locations!!

Mount Isehara Market is on! The event will proceed in light rain and be canceled in severe weather. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission) From Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 3 bound for Nanasawa and get off at "Sogo Undo Koen" (General Sports Park) *Crowds are expected, so please use public transportation when you can. A wide variety of booths will line the venue. A performance stage sits at the center of the grounds. Food tents and kitchen cars will be on site. Local vegetables will also be on sale. You can savor the best of Isehara!! Bring your family and friends and come join us.

10th Anniversary Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival – Held in light rain; postponed in severe weather Saturday, May 18 – Held at the open field of Isehara City General Sports Park Gates open: 14:00 Fireworks launch: around 19:30 Only ticket holders may enter the open field at the General Sports Park. No free viewing areas are provided. Various sponsored tickets are on sale through Ticket Pia and other outlets. Experience the moving and memorable, creativity-filled “artistic” fireworks, including the fully synchronized music-and-fireworks “melody fireworks.” Please enjoy these features. Details: Isehara Artistic Fireworks Festival website Organizing Committee Mobile: 050-6878-1286

The 16th Rotary Fureai Festival Saturday, May 18th, 10:00–15:00 (postponed to a rainy day) At the rotary outside the south exit of Aiko-Ishida Station on the Odakyu Line The event is held to promote communication among local residents and to stimulate commerce and industry Please enjoy various stalls and stage attractions Inquiries: Naruse Revitalization Committee Tel. 0463-94-5955

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel "Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge" opens on Saturday, April 27, 2024! This space is available as a rest area for day-trip bathers and as a lounge for overnight guests. Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd., part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, has opened a post-bath relaxation lounge at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel for use after bathing and during stays, starting Saturday, April 27, 2024. A former Japanese-style banquet hall located just before the main building’s hot spring area Soun was renovated to create a new lounge for day-trip guests to rest and meet, as well as for staying guests to relax after bathing. On entering the lounge, large windows face the 187-square-meter open space, letting you rest while feeling Hakone’s natural surroundings. To enhance relaxation, we carefully selected the lighting and chairs and installed a wireless dimming system that automatically changes color tones by time of day, matching the daily cycle of natural light so the interior always feels naturally comfortable. The lounge features a variety of seating options, including tatami benches and reclining chairs with ottomans. Paid massage chairs accept cashless payment by smartphone. Additionally, we provide free hot tea and chilled water servers and paid vending machines for drinks and ice cream. Enjoy a post-bath moment in the new lounge while soaking in the pleasant afterglow of Hakone-Yumoto Onsen. Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge Open: In operation from Saturday, April 27, 2024 Name: Post-Bath Relaxation Lounge (Relaxing lounge) Hours: 7:00–23:00 Location: Main building, 2nd floor, just before the hot spring area Soun Size: 187 m² Facilities: Reclining chairs / Single sofas / Lounge chairs / Tatami benches Two massage chairs (paid) / Vending machines (paid) / Hot tea and chilled water servers (free)

"Sagami Kōno Festival" On May 5, at Kamisoriyama in Oiso Town and other locations, the Sagami Kōno Festival (Kō no Machi) brought together six shrines from the former Sagami Province, including Isehara's Sannomiya Hikita Shrine. The Hikita Shrine's rambunctious portable shrine stood out against the fresh green foliage, thrilling the crowd with its sheer power. Be sure to join next year!!

The 33rd Park Greening Festival At the central plaza, Hawaiian music and the Soran dance will be performed, making this a popular event where people can grow closer to greenery and appreciate the importance of nature! Saturday, May 11, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Isehara City General Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320) * Green flea market * Craft workshop using thinned wood * Distribution of saplings of the resilient sunflower and bellflower seedlings, among other offerings Concurrent events * Recycling Exhibition (Contact: Cleaning and Recycling Division 0463-94-7502) Sales of about 300 pieces of furniture repaired by the Silver Human Resources Center from items collected by the city as bulky waste, among other items * Isehara Environmental Exhibition (Contact: Environmental Measures Division 0463-94-4737) Electric vehicle test drives and eco-driving diagnostics (advance registration accepted from April 15) Hands-on craft experience corners Quiz rally (prizes available), among other activities Note: until 3:00 PM on both days * Everyday Life Exhibition (Contact: Human Rights and Public Relations Consultation Division 0463-94-4717) Panel exhibition on fraudulent business practices Distribution of educational materials to prevent consumer troubles, among other offerings Note: Saturday, May 11 only * New Physical Fitness Test (Contact: Sports Division 0463-94-4628) Measurements of grip strength, seated forward bend, sit-ups and other tests for adults Note: Sunday, May 12 — 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ⁂ Inquiries ⁂ Midori Park Division 0463-94-4759

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine. In the future, this Account will deliver Information of "The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine Hayamago Sochinju Mori and Daimyojin". Best regards! The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine is a shrine located in Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The God of worship enshrines Oyamatsumi no Mikoto Oyama no Mikoto and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto Kotoshiro no Mikoto. It was founded by welcoming the spirits of Mishima Myojin Shizuoka Prefecture / Mishima Taisha, which was worshipped by the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, Prince Minamoto no Yoritomo, in Hayama, which is famous as a scenic spot. After that, it has a history of being visited by successive generals. Benefits include good luck and good luck, safe childbirth, child treasure, Marriage, business prosperity, and family safety. It is also popular as a scenic spot Representative of Shonan with a view of Mt. Fuji, Enoshima, the Torii shrine gate gate of Meijima Island that enshrines the dragon god over Sagami Bay, and the Hayama Lighthouse Yujiro Lighthouse, and is visited by many worshippers. In particular, the divinely shining Sunset called "Morito Sunset," which has been certified as one of the 50 best scenic spots in Kanagawa, is breathtakingly beautiful. In April and September, you will also have the chance to see Diamond Fuji. Please take a look. From here, we will guide you through the gifts, amulets, and shuin stamps of Morito Shrine. ◆ Morito's Cleansing Salt Morito's Cleansing Salt, which has been used for cleansing and exorcism since ancient times, is ideal for filling entrances and doorways, making offerings to shrines, disposing of favorite items such as dolls, and cleansing baths please be careful if you have sensitive skin. In addition, it is said that salt brings happiness, and it can also be a prosperous business and good luck. ◆ Child Gems If you stroke it every day, it is a stone that is said to be blessed with children. Please enshrine it on the shrine shelf or in the bedroom. In addition, after being blessed with a child, we receive a prayer for a safe birth, and after giving birth, we write the "child's name" on this child jewelry and return it to the "child jewel store" when visiting the temple. ◆ Amulet We offer a wide variety of amulets. In addition to the "Evil Luck Protection" and "Child Blessing Protection", there are "Wave Riding Protection" that is prayed to ride the big waves of life, "Water Rescue Protection" that removes water-related disasters such as the sea and rivers, "Kagayaki Protection" that is prayed for living a good life, "Enmusubi Gomori" and "Shellfish Love Protection" that are beneficial for Marriages, and "Pet Protection" that depicts dogs and cats. ◆ Takofugu Mikuji There is also a fortune teller "Takotafuku Mikuji" that uses a special fishing rod to catch your favorite puffer fish and octopus. The colorful puffer fish and octopus have strings, so you can carry them with you, or you can tie them to the Precincts with the fortune teller. Morito Shrine also holds Shinto weddings. A total of 60 people can attend, including the groom, bride, and mediator. Priestess dance and gagaku performance plans are also available. Please check the official website for details. Other, there are also prayers such as visiting the shrine, Shichi-Go-San, school bag exorcism ceremony, and shrine-front groundbreaking ceremony. Morito Shrine holds various festivals throughout the year. Every September, an Annual Grand Festival is held to commemorate the founding of Morito Shrine. On the eve of the Annual Grand Festival, the "Yoimiya Festival" and the "Special Goma Burning Shinto Ceremony" are held, which is said to be a prayer for good luck. On the day of the Annual Grand Festival, the Mikoshi portable shrines of the five neighborhood associations parade from day to night. In addition, the "Hama-ori Togyo" where the Mikoshi portable shrine enters the sea is one of the highlights of the Annual Grand Festival, where not only the power but also the harmony with the sea is fantastic. After the Annual Grand Festival, the traditional Shinto ritual "Yutachi Kagura Kamakura Kagura" with a history of more than 800 years is Dedication. ◆Shuin stamps Shuin stamps can be received at the company office. The "fireworks shuin stamps Book", which will be distributed around GW every year, is very popular, and the design is different every year and the quantity is limited, so depending on the year, it may run out before the start of summer. In July and August, we also have a limited edition shuin stamp with the seal of "Summer Prayer", and there are many limited quantities of shuin stamps. shuin stamps and shuin stamps Information are announced on the official website Information new arrivals and Instagram. To access Morito Shrine by train, get off at Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka Line and take a taxi for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Keikyu Bus East Exit No. 3 Bus Stop from Zushi Station to Boarding "逗12: Hayama Isshiki bound around the Coast" and get off at "Morito Shrine" and walk for 1 minute 16 minutes in total. If you are driving, go from Yokohama Yokosuka Road / Zushi IC via Zuba Shindo to Kamakura. In addition, the parking lot is available for 105 regular cars. Charged Accessible by car from Hayama, Kamakura has the atmosphere of an ancient city and is dotted with historical landmarks, beautiful temples and shrines, so you can enjoy a stroll while experiencing Japanese history and culture. By all means, visit the The Protector of Hayama Morito Shrine and Please enjoy Hayama's unique time, HAYMA TIME atmosphere, and the beauty of nature. We will continue to send out Information in the future, so please look forward to it!

Kamakura Meigetsu-in Temple's Window of Enlightenment On a sunny holiday, I visited Kita-Kamakura. Even in the middle of April, the cherry blossoms turn into leaf cherry blossoms and the landscape is a little lonely, but the scenery glimpsed behind this circular window is deep green, and I could already feel the Omen of summer. Behind the dimly lit Main Shrine, the colorful cut-out composition of the Garden illuminated by natural light is like looking at a painting. No matter what time you visit, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons.

Sagami Kokunomachi Festival (Sagami Kokunomachi) Sunday, May 5 — 9:30 AM Held at Kamisorizan in Oiso Town and other sites The Sagami Kokunomachi Festival brings together six shrines from the old Sagami Province, designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture Each shrine’s mikoshi will parade toward Kamisorizan At noon, the representative ritual called the "Za Mondō" will take place Ichinomiya: Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town) Ninomiya: Kawakusu Shrine (Ninomiya Town) Sannomiya: Hibita Shrine (Isehara City) — departs at 10:20 AM Yoninomiya: Maedori Shrine (Hiratsuka) Ikoku-Issha: Hiratsuka Hachimangu (Hiratsuka) Sosha: Rokasho Shrine (Oiso Town) Parking is limited; please use public transportation From Oiso Station, take a 10-minute bus, get off at Oiso Prince Hotel, then a 10-minute walk Note: Partial road closures around Aishinba (Oyaba) and Kamisorizan 9:00 AM–6:00 PM For details, please see the Rokasho Shrine website.

Isehara Daijingu Wakaba Festival — Held in light rain Sunday, May 5 (Children’s Day) 10:00 AM–around 2:00 PM The Wakaba Festival is held with the wish that children will grow strong like young bamboo shoots. * Children’s Health Prayer Ceremony (on the plaza in front of the kagura stage) A prayer at the shrine for children’s safe growth. Time changed from 10:00 to 11:00 since last year. Please note this ceremony is held only once at 11:00. * Bamboo Toy Making 10:30 AM–around 2:00 PM Try making nostalgic bamboo toys such as bamboo helicopters, bamboo flutes, and roly-poly dolls. * The flea market held before the COVID-19 pandemic and the semi-kite painting experience will not be held. Carp streamers will also be flown, and food and game stalls will be set up. Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office (0463-96-1611)

There are ✨✨ many colorful Flowers and Carp streamers 💐 From Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival On Saturday, April 27, the divine procession was held with great fanfare on a date different from usual. This year, for the first time in five years, three mechanical puppet floats paraded, accompanied by the mikoshi procession, local kagura performances, a chimaki ritual, and numerous food stalls and booths, creating a lively atmosphere. Be sure to join us next year!!

Fresh Green MtOoyama: Golden Week Visitor Information The fresh green season is here. Why not come to MtOoyama to relax and rejuvenate? Access to MtOoyama From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 4 (routes I10 or I11) bound for the Oyama Cable terminus and ride to the last stop (about 30 minutes). If you plan to use the cable car, walk about 15 minutes from the bus terminus to the Oyama Cable Station. After riding the cable car, get off at Oyama-dera Station and walk 3 minutes to Oyama-dera. To reach Oyama Afuri Shrine, get off at Afuri Shrine Station; it is immediately nearby. Note: MtOoyama becomes extremely crowded during the Golden Week fresh green season. Please travel by train, bus, or other public transportation. ⁂ Extended Operating Hours for the Oyama Cable Car ＊Golden Week＊ Weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 First train departs at 8:00 AM; last train departs at 5:30 PM. ＊Fresh Green Season＊ Tuesday, April 30, 2024; Wednesday, May 1, 2024; Thursday, May 2, 2024 First train departs at 9:00 AM; last train departs at 4:30 PM. ＊Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 2024＊ First train departs at 8:30 AM; last train departs at 5:00 PM. ※On weekdays, the first train departs at 9:00 AM and the last train departs at 4:30 PM. ⁂ Temporary Parking Lots During Golden Week ＊Oyama Elementary School Ground: temporary parking, free of charge. Not available in rain. Open weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. ※Please use the paid shuttle bus (temporary parking lot to Oyama Cable bus stop). Fare: 150 yen for adults, 80 yen for children. Travel time: about 8 minutes. ＊Oyama Afuri Shrine: temporary parking, free of charge. Open all day on weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12. ※Nearest bus stop: Kikuyamae. ＊In front of Unga Bunko: temporary parking, free of charge. Open weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12 from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. ※Nearest bus stop: Dōkanzuka-mae.

Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise presents a collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd.’s Nintendo Switch™ game 'Atsumare! Dōbutsu no Mori' (Atsumare! Animal Crossing). From Wednesday, April 17, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we will hold the “Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition” for the first time in three years. This project lets visitors experience the charm of the many “sea creatures” that appear in Atsumare! Animal Crossing through a variety of themed activities. For this first return in three years, we will offer not only the popular content from the previous event but also new features such as a “Marine Animals Show.” Enjoy an expanded collaboration event with Atsumare! Animal Crossing even more than before.

Seihō Fudōson Open to the Public — Cancelled in Case of Rain May 3 (Public Holiday, Friday) 10:00–around 13:00 Open to the Public Inside the chapel at the back of the summit plaza, the guardian Buddha Seihō Fudō, protector of legs and lower back, safe childbirth, and longevity, is enshrined. Be sure to enjoy the breathtaking view that spreads below from the summit plaza of Seihō in the Hibita district! Why not include this in your Golden Week hike? Access: From Isehara Station, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus, North Exit platform 1 Get off at Kurihara bound for Hōkokuji, then walk 60 minutes ※A 2,500-meter walk from Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, about a one-hour uphill hike

Nagai Kaite Park Soleil Nemophila and the Soleil Train 🚂🚂 A little Mt. Fuji in the ✨ background

The 18th Renge Festival The weather looks unsettled, but why not stop by for a stroll and take a look! ※Parking is limited Please use public transportation to attend.

Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival Unlike in previous years, the long-established and popular Shinkō-sai (divine procession) will be held on Saturday, April 27, starting at 12:50 p.m. For the first time in five years, a powerful mikoshi and three yatai (festival floats) carrying karakuri puppets depicting Kato Kiyomasa, Kumagai Naozane, and Otanosuke (Senda Hagi) will parade through the town. Sannomiya Hibita Shrine 1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City

Golden Week 2024 special! kanagawa NOW has posted information on major Golden Week events in Kanagawa Prefecture. Come and join us!

Hyuga Yakushi Spring Annual Festival On Monday, April 15 Selected as one of Kanagawa’s Top 50 Festivals It is the most grand and solemn event of the year, This year’s final unveiling of the hidden principal image, the iron-axe carved Yakushi triad, took place Sacred tree climbing (shigi nobori) and a fire-walking ritual were also performed. Blessed with good weather, the festival drew many worshippers. A tea ceremony by the Urasenke school, led by the Iwata Soubun group, was also busy on the temple grounds. One of Japan’s Three Yakushi Temples, Hyuga Yakushi Hojobo (1644 Hyuga, Isehara City) Niomon Gate Located near the entrance to the main approach, two Kongorikishi guardian statues stand there in a protective stance: the open-mouthed Agyo and the closed-mouthed Ungyo, preventing enemies of the Buddha from entering the temple. Treasure Hall Housing the principal image and a collection of cultural properties that includes eight items designated by the national government and two designated by the prefecture, the national designations alone total 23 Buddhist statues enshrined together. There is no other example in eastern Japan where so many designated cultural properties are kept in one place. (Admission to the Treasure Hall: Adults 300 yen, Middle and High School Students 200 yen, Elementary School Students 100 yen) Be sure to see the powerful presence of these Buddhist statues.

Takaokain Temple Kin-chan Cherry Tree Planting Festival On Sunday the 14th, with the slogan "Let’s create a new cherry blossom spot in Isehara!", Ito En sponsored the planting of five cherry trees: a married pair named "Kin-chan Sakura" and "Sumi-chan Sakura," plus three weeping cherry trees. At Takaokain (Sannomiya 682), where a hall enshrines a statue of Jomoku Daibenzaiten named in memory of Kin-chan’s late wife Sumiko, a commemorative stone monument bearing words from Kin-chan and Tsutomu Sekine stands. Also present that day was Kinichi Hagimoto, known as Kin-chan, who had just turned 83 on May 7. In the talk show he generously shared his trademark Kin-chan stories, including memories of his late comedy partner Jiro Sakagami from Konto 55, and he readily signed autographs and posed for photos.

The long-awaited sunny weather! Perfect cherry blossom viewing day 🌸 2024.4.10 #Odawara Castle

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity ~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light. To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship. At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water. Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights. □ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round □ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight □ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard □ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free) □ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery. □ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter. To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.

Isehara Flower Update: April 12 Thanks to the kindness of Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd., the private rhododendron garden is now open to the public. In Isehara, this is a well-kept secret and a treat after the cherry blossoms. On about 1,500 tsubo (approximately 4,958 square meters) of garden, you can enjoy 50 varieties and more than 1,000 rhododendron shrubs and several hundred peony plants. The garden also sits on a hill with a superb view toward Mt. Fuji in the distance. * Bringing food or drink and bringing pets are prohibited. (This is private property, so please observe proper manners.) Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 Parking: 500 yen per car Access: From Isehara Station, South Exit, Bus Stop No. 1 Take the bus bound for Fujimino and get off at the Miyakami stop. It is about a 30-minute walk from Isehara Station if you prefer to walk. Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd. Address: 1 San-no-miya, Isehara City Phone: 0463-93-7300

Hinata Yakushi Spring Grand Festival Monday, April 15, 9:00–17:00, admission 300 yen. Held rain or shine This will be the last public opening of the principal image for this year. Gokito (prayer rites) 9:00–16:30; reception at the Treasure Hall ● No reservation required on the day The sacred tree (shigi) climb and fire-walking are scheduled to start at 13:00 ※Canceled in case of rain (If canceled, an announcement will be posted on the Hinata Yakushi website around 9:00) A tea ceremony booth by the Urasenke tea group Iwata Sumi’s school will also be available on the temple grounds on the day. (500 yen)

Support Noto Peninsula Recovery! Special Concert at Josoji Temple on Golden Week Tickets are now on sale for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Concert in 2024 at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura! This special concert offers beautiful performances at the serene Josoji Temple in Kamakura. Net proceeds after operating expenses will be distributed to the affected municipalities as relief funds for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society. By purchasing a ticket, you will be supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas. Tickets are limited, so please apply early. Payments will be accepted in cash on the day of the event, thank you for your understanding. Date and Time Sunday, April 28, 2024 — concert starts at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) Program The program includes memorable, beautiful pieces such as Boccherini’s Minuet and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K.581, among others. Tickets are 3,000 yen with unreserved seating (a separate 300 yen temple admission fee applies). An early-bird discount and special benefits are available for those who apply early, so don’t miss out! For inquiries or further information, please contact the 2024 Jochi-ji Temple Concert Office at 080-5037-8179 or the Nijii Quartet. We look forward to your participation in supporting the recovery while enjoying wonderful music!

Photographed at Matsudayama Half Garden. The yellow of the rape blossoms and the pink of the Kawazu cherry blossoms stood out against the blue sky. It is one of the places I would like to visit again.