★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "Abhi Sen"! The dignified winter scenery is an impressive photo. Meiji Jingu is a shrine located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, where the 122nd Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined. Many worshippers visit at the beginning of each year. There are plenty of highlights including the main shrine. Located in the Meiji Jingu Gyoen Garden located on the south side of Meiji Jingu Shrine, Kiyomasa no Ido is popular as a power spot. ◆Meiji Jingu◆ 【Address】〒151-8557 1-1 Yoyogi Kanzonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 【Access】 1 minute walk from Harajuku / Meiji Jingumae Station Please check the official website for details.

The cherry blossoms of the Meguro River are bathed in the western sun. Away from a tourist attraction A piece of quiet everyday life. The scattering is so beautiful that the surface of the water turns white.

I visited Meiji Jingu Shrine almost every season. Even in a densely populated city like Tokyo, there are very few places where you can see such beautiful seasonal changes. So it is an ideal place to visit any time of the year. This picture was taken during the snowfall and it looked absolutely surreal .

Joshinji Temple of the Nine Buddhas. It was a powerful scenery with a magnificent mountain gate and scattered but beautiful autumn leaves. Like the skyscrapers in the city center, this is also a different city center.

Autumn leaves illuminated in Showa Kinen Park. The ginkgo trees are famous Japan but the autumn leaves reflected in the pond in the garden are also beautiful.

[English/Japanese] To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the railroad business, JR East is developing "Pokégenic", a photogenic spot shooting with various Pokémon at stations and Shinkansen stations in JR East area. Found this photo spot in Hachioji! It's cute. By the way, the anime popular among our students is "Doraemon. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway, JR East Japan is developing "Pokegenic" that allows you to take photogenic spot photos with various Pokémon at stations and bullet trains in the JR East Japan area. I found this photo spot in Hachioji! Cute, isn't it? By the way, the anime that is popular with our students is "Doraemon".

Found a nice little restaurant in Nishi-Nippori over the weekend. The place was called Soba Saien Tsuruya (そば菜園つるや). I ended up ordering a nice katsudon set with some tasty miso soup. It's a nice little restaurant to visit if you're in the area. The owner seemed like a really nice guy and was quite friendly when he took my order.

A place loved as a famous place for cherry blossoms and many people think of "Imperial Palace Chidorigafuchi" "Chiyoda-ku Noryo no Night" is a traditional Japanese "lantern flow" that began 1958 (Showa 33) to heal the hearts of people who were devastated after the war. In recent years, it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but 2022 (Reiwa 4) has been revived for the first time in three years. On a summer night in central Tokyo, the light of 2,000 lanterns filled with people's wishes and hopes, We have created a fantastic scenery shimmering on the surface of the moat. Many tourists and boat participants from Japan and abroad float in the "Beacon of Hope." Each one expresses the gratitude and wishes of the participants.

If you go further from Takaosan Yakuoin Okunoin, you will find Fuji Sengensha. This was done by Hojo Ujiyasu during the Sengoku period to solicit the Fuji Sengen Great Bodhisattva on Mt. Takao. During the national era, for those who could not go to Fuji from here due to the placement of enemy countries, Fuji Sengen Daibodhisattva was solicited to this Mt. Takao where they could see Mt. Fuji so that they could receive the same benefits without having to go to Mt. Fuji. I was glad that I was born in this peaceful era, that there were times when I could not live such a distance.

Showa Kinen Park, which is the size of four Tokyo Domes, can be reached from JR Tachikawa Station. There are rental bicycles and bicycles for 2 people, and many people use bicycles on the large site. The park train is running, so even people who can't walk can go around. In addition to the barbecue pool, you can enjoy playing all day. Oka Cafe, which opened here last December, has a wonderful appearance. Using Tama lumber, I want to see the beauty of the wooden framing forever. The tip was covered with plastic. A café where you can enjoy pasta, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, etc. If you come to Tachikawa, please go out. Tamanori no Tama Walk#Tachikawa#Showa Kinen Park

Night view of Shibuya from a skyscraper. It is a superb spot with a 360-degree view and a view of Mt. Fuji in the clear daytime.

A whale fossil was discovered in the Tama River 62 years ago. It is said to be a member of the gray whale, but it has its own characteristics and was named "Axima whale". At "Akishimaensis" near Akishima Station on the Ome Line, when you enter the museum, you will see a replica of a whale overhead. If you look at your feet, you can see how big the whale is. Why don't you go and meet the only one Aximachala that has been found in the world? #Tamanori no Tama Walk #Travel #Photo Contest

This is the Christmas tree on the first floor of KITTE Marunouchi that I stopped by before going out to eat with my family on Saturday, December 24, 2022. I happened to know about its existence on the TV program "Wandering Stopover" on Japan. Every year in December, a huge Christmas tree is set up, and there are regular competitions between illuminations and music. #Travel #Photo Contest #Tokyo Station #KITTE Marunouchi

This is a scene from my first visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine on January 7th. Meiji Jingu Shrine was refreshing in clear weather, and foreign tourists and others lively took pictures at the entrance. At any time, Meiji Jingu will always be warmly watching over visitors and tourists. #Travel #Photo Contest #Meiji Jingu Shrine

#Takaosan Yakuo-in In the midst of the beautiful torii gate and the surrounding greenery, the statues of children look at the scenery below comfortably. Just looking at this staircase made me want to stay here forever, and it was so powerful that I felt good. In this inner Yakuoin, there is that tengu-sama that everyone has seen ^ ^

[English/Japanese] The other day I bought a French pastry called "Galette des Rois" at "Patisserie Tatsuya Sasaki" just a 4 minute walk from Nishi Hachioji! It is famous in France as a cake eaten on January 6. The cake is not only delicious but also enjoyable, as there is a ceramic doll inside the cake and the person who wins it can become a king. What do you do on New Year's in your country? Most of our international students have their New Year's in February or April! They have a very lively time, eating the country's traditional food and having festivals. When a new year starts, you will feel renewed ?We wish you all a happy new year! The other day, I bought a French confectionery called "Galette des Rois" at "Patisserie Tatsuya Saki", which is a 4-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji! In France, it is famous as a cake eaten on January 6th. There is a ceramic doll in the cake, and the person who hits it can become the king, which is not only delicious, but also enjoyable. What do you do in your country for the New Year? Most of our international students come in February or April! It is said that it is very lively to eat the traditional food of the country and hold festivals. When a new year begins, you will feel new, thank ? you all for your support this year.

This is a photo of when I went to Asakusa with my friends. Since it was still winter vacation, there were many tourists.

red spider liliies of Nogawa Park. Even in big cities, there was nature.

The scenery changes even more from the entrance of the sanctuary of Mt. Takao, Joshinmon. Joshinmon is a torii gate in the form of "Ryobe torii". Mt. Takao Yakuoin is a temple, but there is a torii gate and other Shinto-Buddhist customs. In the past, shrines and temples were not separated, so I think that Mt. Takao is not something special, but that this is what it should be. In the Shinhendo Hall near the Jōshinmon Gate, the Great Bodhisattva (Performer) is enshrined. If you walk a little past the Shinhendo Hall, you will find "Otokozaka" and "Onnasaka". Onnozaka is gentle, but men's slope has 108 steps. 108 is the number of disturbing emotions. The cliff in front of Otosaka was very tasteful. The mountains are beautiful everywhere, and no matter where you cut them, they become picturesque. I love you, Mt. Takao!

Looking at the sea from the observation deck of Kasai Rinkai Park. The green grass in the foreground is a plateau, and the blue ocean spreads out in the distance, and the view is superb.

A young woman is happily strolling through the yellow cosmos that bloomed on the flower hill of Showa Park.

#When you climb up the Otokozaka slope of the Mt. Takao Mountain Trail No. 1, you will find a white #Agogue gate with the word "suffering" expressing it. It was in the back of this that there was one of the best power spots on Mt. Takao. It was written on the sign to walk along the Three Cs road while trying to erase disturbing emotions. After passing through the Three Cs Road, you will see beautiful white buildings. This is a stupa that contains the bones of Buddha #stupa. Since it was sent by the royal family of Thailand, I am convinced that it is such an exotic and beautiful structure. Just looking at Kannon-sama on both sides of the stupa is refreshing. On the left is #Childcare Kannon. Holding a baby like the Virgin Mary. This photo shows Mr. #Kannon who is standing on the right. Coupled with the camellia blooming behind (I went in April), its beauty stopped moving. If you want to climb it, please go through the gate of suffering, walk along the Three Cs Road, and meet the beautiful Kannon-sama.

Hello 2023 The New Year began anew while watching the first sunrise with dazzling light spreading in the clear sky. Urban scenery seen far from Hachioji I could clearly see the silhouette of the Skytree

This is a photo of when I went to Adachi no fireworks festival before Corona. Adachi's fireworks festival, which I participated in for the first time, was more impressive than I expected. It has been canceled for the past few years due to the influence of Corona, so I would like it to be held again.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Koichi Hakuchuu's post "Snow and Kaminarimon." The snowy landscape, large lanterns, and scenery of Nakamise Street are fantastic photos. Kaminarimon (Kaminarimon) is the main gate of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. The official name is Furaijinmon, and it comes from the fact that the god of wind is on the right and the god of thunder is on the left side facing the gate. The large red lantern with the word "Kaminarimon" written on it in the center of the gate is 3.9 meters high, 3.3 meters wide, and weighs about 700 kg. It is a popular tourist spot as a symbol of Asakusa. Kaminarimon has a long history, and the first Kaminarimon was built in 941. After that, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, and the current Kaminarimon gate was rebuilt in 1960. From the end of Kaminarimon to the entrance of Sensoji Temple, "Nakamise Street" that runs for about 250 meters is popular with tourists for eating and gourmets! A variety of gourmet dishes such as fried buns, okaki, and kibidango are lined up, and the strawberry daifuku skewer with a love lottery at the manju restaurant "Kikusuido" has become a hot topic on SNS! You can enjoy strawberries, castella, and daifuku at once. The standard doll grill as a souvenir of Asakusa is also recommended in bite-sized pieces and easy to eat. ◆Kaminarimon (風雷神門)◆ 【Address】〒111-0032 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 【Access】 Tobu Skytree Line: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station 【Parking Lot】Yes: Kaminarimon Underground Parking Lot, in front of Kaminarimon Be careful of crowds between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please check the official website for details.

#Statues of children everywhere on Mt. Takao It was so divine that I took a picture every time I saw it. #Sanroku Doji It is a genus of King Fudo Myō, and each one is said to have 10 million retinue. It is said that when the name of the Sanroku Doji is chanted, evil spirits dissipate, protect those who worship them from behind, and bring longevity. It's hard to remember all the names, but I did learn Wonder Doji and Hara Harado Doji (laughs). I hope I can learn everything slowly. I want to learn what kind of people they are.

Introducing a post by Kaichi International School of Japanese, the official account of Kaichi International Japanese Japanese School! It's a photo that looks delicious. The specialty of Mt. Takao is "Tororo soba noodles". Tororo is said to be good for recovering from fatigue because it is easy to digest and absorb and contains a lot of vitamins. There are many soba shops from the foot of Mt. Takao to the summit, and it is a popular spot for tourists. ◆Mt. Takao◆ 【Address】Takao-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 【Access】 train Keio Line: Shinjuku⇒ Takao Yamaguchi fastest 47 minutes JR: Shinjuku⇒Takao Special Rapid 44 minutes, Rapid 58 minutes Please check the official website for details.

[English/Japanese] Takaoyamaguchi Station, the entrance to the Takao Mountain climbing area, is lined with many restaurants. Tororo (grated yam) has long been eaten around Mt. Takao, and there are many restaurants where you can enjoy tororo cuisine. I ate grated yam on the way home from a recent excursion. Tororo has a soothing effect on a tired body. If you are tired after climbing a mountain, you should definitely try it. Takao-Yamaguchi Station, which is the entrance to Takao Mountaineering, is lined with many restaurants. Around Mt. Takao, tororo (grated yams) has been eaten for a long time, and there are many shops where you can eat toro dishes. I ate toro on the way back from an excursion I did the other day. Tororo has the effect of soothing a tired body. If you get tired from mountain climbing, please try it.

From the summit of Mt. Takao in Hachioji City, you can see "Diamond Fuji" as the sun sinks into the crater of Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, on December 17 (Sat) ~ 25 (Sun), 2022 (around the winter solstice in December every year). It is a precious and mysterious sight that can only be seen for a few days in one year, even for a few minutes. You can see Diamond Fuji depending on the weather, so please check the weather forecast before visiting. Mt. Takao can be reached in one hour from central Tokyo, and there are cable cars and lifts to the mountainside, so you can easily visit it. It is very cold in winter now, so please wear warm clothes.

Went to a nice little cafe/restaurant in Higashi-Ogu the other day. They had a really tasty pork sautee and all sorts of healthy vegetables It tasted great and I felt really healthy after eating it. It was quite reasonably priced as well. I believe this cost 900 yen or so. The place was called Oaikodou (おあいこ堂)