Tulip Festival Dates Announced!

The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025
The dates and times for the 2025 Tulip Festa have been set.
This year, 200,000 bulbs across 158 tulip varieties and two types of rapeseed flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls.
We will share detailed event information as soon as it becomes available.

Date and Time
Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Location
Around Harajiri Falls (Ogata, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture)
Note: On Saturdays and Sundays during the event period, the Roadside Station Harajiri Falls parking lot will not be available.
Shuttle buses will operate from temporary parking areas.

Event Inquiries
Tulip Festa Executive Committee Office Phone: 0974-42-2111

Access to Central Bungo Ono City
About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture
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Photographed 3/1/25.
It is an exhibition of shellfish matching and hina-sama tour at the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center.
The picture of the shellfish is stunning.

Today is the Hina Festival. We also decorated the school with hanging chicks and dolls!

【2025 Tangram Motto Winter Triathlon in Shinshu Shinano Town】Held in!
It is a [winter] triathlon that performs three events: running on the snow, biking, and cross-country skiing ☆
This year's event was held in with triathlon Olympia Yuichi Hosoda.
It was raining lightly, but all the players were doing their best!

Photographed 3/1/25.
It is an exhibition of shellfish matching and hina-sama tour at the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center. Up to 3/5.
Today is the Hina Festival. 🎎

[Announcement of completion of tourism pamphlet]
\Arao City Tourism Pamphlet Completed/

A tourist brochure full of the charm of Arao City has been completed!

Famous landmarks and recommended spots, as well as delicious Gourmet Spots ☘️
It is located inside and outside the city, including the Manda Pit and the Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center! Please pick it up ✨

The pamphlet is also available in an electronic version, so be sure to check it out 👀.

#Arao Genic #Arao City #Kumamoto #Tourism Brochure #arao #arao.genic #kumamoto
#Arao #Sightseeing #Outing #Gourmet #Greenland #Manda Pit #Arao Higata

Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto Castle Scene Projection Mapping (3rd Phase)
On this day, snowfall and wind were blowing during the Time Slot / Time of Day of the first projection, which was not suitable for shooting, but the snow and wind stopped around the third lap, and I was able to take reflections

This work is a scene of passing through the river of the Kiso River in Gifu Hashima, Gifu Prefecture.

◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery

The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture.
Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day.

Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop.

Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities!
Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum.

I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world!

◎ Furai kiln
https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/
With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　
We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life.

◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum
https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/
Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

It is a hill in the state-run Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture
Spring, nemophila dyes the hills blue
In autumn, kochia dyes the hills red
It is a vast park that can be enjoyed all year round

Winter Activity 2025 MOMBETSU

Lake Komuke & Native Flower Garden Snow Trekking

Stroll through Lake Komuke and the Komuke Native Flower Garden on snowshoes with an expert guide. Why don't you feel the scenery and charm that is different from the green season?

For details, go to the official website "Monbetsu Tourist Information Center"

We are beyond honored to share that Musashi Japan has won the Cool Japan Award! 🏆

This recognition means so much to us, as we have always been passionate about maintaining the art of Japanese knife-making while bringing it to chefs and knife lovers around the world.

At Musashi Japan, we believe a knife is more than just a tool - it’s a piece of craftsmanship, tradition, and history in your hands. This award inspires us to keep sharing the beauty of Japanese blades with the world.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! We can’t wait to share more about what makes our knives special. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔪✨

#MusashiJapan #CoolJapanAward #JapaneseKnives #Craftsmanship #JapanTradition #KnifeMaking

Water mirror in a rice field
The water mirror of the rice field in front of the rice plant, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, and the remaining snow of Kaikomagatake are reflected in the water mirror, and the JR Koumi Line climbs the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake. The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands-row Car that runs on JR's most Elevation line Car and the scenery from the window is also spectacular.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Kumano Shrine Prayer Festival.
This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelion flowers bloom in the fresh greenery meadow, and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Spring Highlands
In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelions bloom in the meadows and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Yokohama Marine Tower at night
The landmark Marine Tower in the Port of Yokohama is a bewitching Light up at night and is an old and new Sightseeing spot.

Night Cherry Blossoms and Minato Mirai Night View
The night view of Yokohama Minato Mirai seen from the rows of cherry blossom trees on the Yokohama Car road, the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Queen's Square Yokohama's skyscrapers and night cherry blossoms somehow harmonize and become an oasis in the city.

Plum Bloom Report — Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum as of February 27

The Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (Asakura Fumio Kinenkan) sits in Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture.
Many plum trees are planted throughout the park.
Most buds remain closed, so it felt about 10% in bloom.
We will update the flowering status as it progresses.

Location: Asakura Fumio Memorial Museum (1587-11 Ikeda, Asochi Town, Bungo Ono City)
Parking: Available (free)
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

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About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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Drooping cherry blossoms in Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park's hanging cherry blossoms and Hikawa Maru facing Yokohama Port are parks that you should visit at least once when you come to Yokohama.

【Superb view 🏔 within 10 minutes from Shinano Omachi Station】
2/27 Today is also sunny in Omachi City ☀️ Omachi Tourism Association Shinano Located inside 😌 Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line, so sometimes customers want to tell us Spot where they can go while waiting for the next Train and where they can see the Northern Alps. Today, I will introduce a Spot that will guide you at such a timeThe 🏔✨first is on the sidewalk of the Kosen Bridge at the end of the "Asahimachi" intersection on National Route 147The 🏔second is from the top of the "Asahimachi" pedestrian bridgeWhen 🏔 you stop by Omachi City, why don't you 😊 take a little walk around Shinano Omachi Station
⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City ⭐️
https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

"Stamp Rally around Coal Mine Train Preservation Facilities"

Implementation period
Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Sunday, March 30, 2025
【Stamp and mount pick-up location】
Coal Mine Train Station Zero (Shop Reception)
Manda Pit (Marugoto Arao Products Museum reception)
Mikawa Mine (Kiosk Cash Register)
Omuta Kanko Plaza (cash register reception)
* Stamp / mount installation placeBanners will be installed at the entrance.

[How to get Stamps and Premiums]
(1) Pick up the mount at one of the above four locations.
(2) Stamp at each location.
(3) Premiums GET at the place where the fourth Stamp is stamped!!︎

Stamp rally around coal mine train preservation facilities"
Implementation will be held from Sunday, November 3, 2024 to March 30, 2025!
During the period, please visit the "4 places where you can receive stamps and mounts" and get an Original can badge (2 types) specially made by the NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Association.
We look forward to your many participation!
【Inquiry】
NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society
Organizer: NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society
Supported by: Omuta City, Arao City
Cooperation: Shiroishi Automobile Co., Ltd., Omuta City Tourism Association, Arao City Tourism Association, NPO Miike Port Future Town Planning Association

Photographed 3/1/25.
After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
Hojicha & Classic Tea Latte and Uji Matcha Cheesecake.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms
In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Mt. Gokayama in the Snow
Snow piles up on the triangular-roofed gassho-zukuri house born from the wisdom of the Heavy snowfall area in the Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu, and Impression by the wisdom of our ancestors who let the snow fall with Nature

Sunset in Arasaki
At dusk in Arasaki, where the wind blows and white waves rise, you can see Izu Oshima Island and Mt. Fuji faintly in the distance.

Sunset in Kushiro
Sunset on the Kushiro River and sunset on the Nusamai Bridge

3/1 photo Ume Plum in Atami Ume Plum Garden The Best time to visit the whole thing continues!

Ume Plum Album of Atami Ume Plum Garden
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46