It is a Kamakura Yabusame horse performed at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura (Japan Heritage). It is a traditional Shinto ritual in which a dignified archer in the form of a warrior shoots a target with a bow and arrow from a galloping horseback riding. According to history, "In Kamakura, Minamoto no Yoritomo first made a dedication to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine on August 15, 1187." This Yabusame Shinto ritual is still being held on the Annual Grand Festival of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (September 16). It is a brave and solemn Shinto ritual where you can feel the breath of the Kamakura period. Feel the history in the traditional events of the historic town.

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It has a light mauve color.

It is located in Maki Manoon Nature Park, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture Summerless Waterfall Fallen trees and you can feel the long age. It's a very cool place because I don't know summer.

Koshu Katsuragawa sweetfish stewed with honeydew and confit. The Katsura River starts at At the foot of Mt. and stream the county area of Yamanashi Prefecture. In particular, the Katsura River, which stream through Uenohara City, is an important Tourist Resources that can be proud of both inside and outside the city, stream the sight of the spectacular scenery that you see is magnificent. In addition, since the Edo period, sweetfish from the Katsura River has gained popularity among people traveling along the Koshu-kaido as a Specialties of Uenohara. This sweetfish, which was once lost due to the construction of the Sagami Dam, has been revived in modern times thanks to the hard work of the Local Katsura River Fisheries Cooperative. Even now, many anglers visit the Katsura River during the season, bringing liveliness to the city. Using the wonderful scenery of the Katsura River and Uenohara's Specialties of Sweetfish as an opportunity, we would like to deliver the charm of the city to even more people. I want to liven up the community. Specialty products have been developed from such thoughts.

Many students enrolled this year too! Their traditional costumes are beautiful. They will study in Nishi-Hachioji for one to two years. We will teach not only Japanese but also proper Japanese manners. They are all excellent students, so please give them your support!

Jo Takeda 2019.11.23 Takeda Castle shrouded in a sea of clouds This is a photo taken from a little below the second Observation decks of Ritsuunkyo It is a photo shoot to avoid the crowds.

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a kazaguruma in the square of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall. From the other side, I took it.

Heart-shaped Teppei Stone East of Kamisuwa Station toward the Kirigamine side stands Arc Suwa. In front of it, a sidewalk paved with Suwa’s specialty, teppei stone, contains a small heart-shaped piece of teppei stone. Four of those heart-shaped teppei stones are also arranged together to form a four-leaf clover. In Japan, the four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck, so look out for it🍀 Nearby you can also find a manhole cover depicting the Suwa Lake fireworks and Suwa’s floating castle, Takashima Castle. Try to find that one too! Teppei stone (teppeiseki) is a pyroxene andesite with well-developed tabular jointing that is widely distributed in the Suwa and Saku regions of Nagano Prefecture. It splits easily into plates, and teppei stone peeled into slabs about 2–3 cm thick is widely used as interior and exterior building stone.

Just like ringing a bell when praying at a shrine, the sound of a bell has been believed since ancient times to have the power to connect gods and people and bestow blessings. This year, I would like to express my wishes to God and Held in wind chime Dedication so that you can continue to live with hope and peace in the future. Please write your wish on a strip of wind chime and offer it to God with the sound of a pure wind chime. During the summer until the end of August, wind chimes are hung throughout the corridor of the Precincts. We will also distribute wind chime Dedication Limited Time wind chime shuin stamps this year as well. Please come to the reception desk of the company office within the period. Last but not least, under the divine virtue of the great god of Oi Shrine, I would like to pray for your continued happiness and good health. 〔Dedication acceptance period〕　　 June 1st ~ August 20th *Wind chimes will be displayed until August 31st Daily 8:30~17:00 　

A red Torii shrine gate ⛩️ gate photographed at Mt. Hotayama Soeiji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture The weather was cloudy, but the darkness added to the silence On the way, we had Dango with a history of more than 150 years

Notice: Oyama Cable Car Suspensions and Saryo Sekison Closure in June *Cable car suspension for routine inspection Suspension period: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 June 10, 2024 (Monday) – June 12, 2024 (Wednesday), eight days total *Note: The cable car will operate normally on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. During the suspension, please use the Onna-zaka hiking trail to reach Oyama-dera and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. It takes about 20 minutes from Oyama Cable Station to Oyama-dera. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. *You cannot reach Oyama-dera via the Otoko-zaka trail (steep slope). Inquiries: Oyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. 0463-95-2135 Oyama Cable Station 0463-95-2040 *Saryo Sekison closed for renovation Reopening: Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification Ceremony) Closure period: Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Saturday, June 29, 2024 *Some menu items served at Sekison, such as masu tiramisu, will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays in June at Senshinkaku, the assembly hall on the grounds of Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. Inquiries: Saryo Sekison 0463-94-3628 We apologize for the inconvenience to those planning a visit and appreciate your cooperation.

Notice: Public restrooms temporarily closed due to repair work at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Closure period: Monday, June 3, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024 *Schedule may change due to weather or other factors We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) By train: Odakyu Odawara Line, Isehara Station From Isehara Station by bus Take the bus from North Exit platform 1 (bound for Kurihara via Sekidai) → Get off at Hibita Shrine (about 15 minutes) → short walk Take the bus from North Exit platform 4 (bound for Isehara Depot via Tonomura and Ishikurabashi) → Get off at Sannomiya-shita (about 12 minutes) → about 5-minute walk Take the bus from North Exit platform 1 (bound for Tsurumaki Onsen via Osumidai) → Get off at Gōdo (about 12 minutes) → about 12-minute walk By car: About 5 minutes from Isehara-Oyama Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

Photographed on June 1, 24. It is a kazaguruma in the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Naokaiden Square.

Fireworks 🎆 in the sky of Odaiba "STAR ISLAND 2024" will be the first Held in in Tokyo Events Held in around the world have landed in Tokyo for the first time! The history of Odaiba is that the Edo shogunate, which felt threatened by Perry's arrival in Japan in 1853 Kaei 6, built six daiba artillery batteries. In the process leading up to the present, the 3rd Daiba and the 6th Daiba have been preserved, and the 3rd Daiba is preserved as a park, and the 6th Daiba is preserved on the Ocean as a historical site rich in nature and valuable academically! I'm 🤤 looking forward to next year

Osaka Castle, also known as "Osaka-jo" in Japanese, is a five-story iconic symbol of Japan with a history spanning nearly 450 years. It stands as a testament to Japan's rich past and is a must-visit for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the country's history and architectural wonders. This popular landmark attracts both local and international visitors year-round, offering a glimpse into Japan's fascinating past and captivating with its timeless beauty.

Yesterday, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The Precincts were decorated with mauve and light mauve kazaguruma and wind chimes. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, 6/1 is said to be the day of 10,000 degrees of beans, and it is said that it has the same benefits as Prayer at 10,000 degrees.

Sunset on Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Photographed 5/31/24. It is a hydrangea of Kawagoe Hachimangu. 🤍Is.

This is a photo taken on the mountain trail at the top of the Great Seto Bridge toward Okayama.

There were several herons in a huge tree at Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture, so I took a picture of it for about 1 o'clock. If you look closely, there were 7 birds in the picture.

Uji City, Kyoto Ujigawa cormorants are said to have already been practiced in the Heian period, and have a long history Impression when I saw it for the first time, it was 😌 a mysterious sight with a female cormorant being active I didn't know if flash photography was good for animals, so I dared to shoot without flash

A townscape that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to Edo Narai juku, Nagano There was also a large Kiso Bridge nearby, and it was a 😌 place where you could feel the history

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae baikamo, which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae baikamo, which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water turbine in Shinno, Kamikawa, Hyogo It is said to have existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum flower algae baikamo, which only live in Clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter Rich in nature rural scenery and beautiful original scenery that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Photographed 5/31/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

A mixed-use entertainment event that makes the most of Tomakomai’s attractive location will take place. There will be a ticketed stage area for artist live performances and a free area open to everyone. Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 7–8, 2024 Location: Kirakira Park (3-4-21 Irifunecho, Tomakomai City) For details on performing artists and how to buy tickets, visit the official Tomakomai Mirai Fest 2024 website!

When I Prayer to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today, hydrangeas were added to the Hanachozu.

Tomorrow will be the start of ☂ June From June, the Annual event summer Limited Menu "Black Chilled Noodles" will appear! Sansho, which accentuates the spiciness of cold noodles, gives the rich black soup a refreshing taste, making it a perfect summer noodle 🌻 In addition, "Hokkaido beef steak bowl" will appear on the menu in the first half of June! It is a very affordable lunch set with a side buffet of salad, dessert, 😲 and soup Please enjoy it 💕 Reservations and details 📞011-222-1255 direct line to restaurant reservations Or check 👀 the hotel's website