The Way of the Brush For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest. #kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

Hello, this is Koshu local cuisine Waraji. The oppressive late-summer heat is easing, and we can feel the arrival of autumn. This is the perfect season for a stroll through Shosenkyo Gorge. At Waraji, our recommended dishes are houtou and unajuu, but the tempura rice bowl is actually popular too! It comes piled high with three large prawns and plenty of vegetables: eggplant, kabocha squash, enoki mushrooms, and shiso leaves. Our secret sauce not only brings out the flavour of the tempura but also makes the rice delicious with sauce. Be sure to try it with a large serving of rice. If you get hungry while walking, please drop by Waraji. #Shosenkyo Gorge #Mitake Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #sightseeing spot #Yamanashi trip #Yamanashi sightseeing #outing #day trip #Waraji #Koshu local cuisine Waraji

The 48th Kashiwabayashi Park Festival was held! On Sunday, September 22, the 48th Kashiwabayashi Park Festival took place. Despite the unfortunate rain, many guests attended. Thank you very much!

Nobeoka City Event Information ＼The season of Nobeoka’s suigo ayu-yana has arrived again this year!／ What is ayu-yana… Ayu-yana is a traditional fishing method that dams the river and creates an outlet in part of the flow, using the ayu’s instinct to swim downstream to spawn to guide them into a catch trap called otesu. While yana fishing is found across Japan, the Nobeoka Suigo Ayu-Yana stands out for its grand scale—constructed in spots where the river exceeds 100 meters in width—and for being set up close to the city center, a rarity elsewhere. On the Ose River, dining huts associated with the ayu-yana open, so you can enjoy a full course of freshly caught ayu—salt-grilled, miso-grilled, and more—while taking in the otherworldly scenery right before you. The sight of ayu being grilled on the riverbank has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Fragrant Landscapes, and it is the only site in Miyazaki Prefecture to receive this recognition. Each year a pier is laid out so visitors can walk out toward the center of the river, offering a chance to see ayu fall into the otesu up close. 👀✨ Please come and visit us!

Visited on 9/15/24. It is a rice set (+ fried chicken) from Tomori Shokudo. The miso soup and side dishes with many vegetables are also delicious. It is a set meal with a good nutritional balance. 😊

On this day, foodie Kawanishi visited Tokoro Terrace in Shiga Akanuma, Suwa, Nagano Prefecture. This stylish spot, known in Suwa for selling kanten, also houses a cafe and dining area.☕ Tokoro Terrace promotes making kanten part of everyday life with the motto “bringing kanten closer to you.” The person who introduced the shop that day was manager Kurane. Next to the shop and cafe is a factory specializing in tokoroten, so the tokoroten served here comes fresh from the adjacent factory!!! I dislike vinegar-and-soy dressing, and since I learned about kuromitsu I’ve been hooked♪ It’s virtually zero calories (excluding the kuromitsu lol)!!! Kanten comes in many forms—block kanten (bō kanten), string kanten, and powdered kanten—and it’s a versatile ingredient you can add to rice, miso soup, or salads. As a child, I couldn’t wait for the school lunch day with mandarin orange milk kanten and used to pace around the serving area... Kanten provides dietary fiber and doesn’t overpower other ingredients, so it shines in main dishes, appetizers, and desserts alike—truly the Shohei Ohtani of the ingredient world!!! That day I found a pack of 100 sticks of kanten; some customers buy that size a few times a year!!! The quantity and enormity were astounding lol At the cafe, they use that kanten in tokoroten, cream anmitsu (their most popular item), soft serve, and even the hugely popular pudding. They serve lunch (11:00–14:00), where a salad with added kanten enhances the flavors of the main dish. The place is welcoming to men and has counter seating, so you can easily enjoy a casual cafe visit or lunch.🍴 You can also enjoy coffee made from beans by Yuhigahama Coffee of Matsumoto alongside the sweets, so try them together.☕ The entire shop is barrier-free, so customers in wheelchairs can enter with confidence. Many visitors come in three generations—grandmother, mother, and grandchild—and enjoy the cafe together. Why not consider this as a souvenir from Suwa? ◎ Tokoro Terrace 📍 1545-1 Shiga, Suwa (5-minute drive from Suwa I.C. toward Lake Suwa; parking for 40 cars) ☎ 0266-52-1056 ◎ Hours: 10:00–18:00 ・ Shop hours: 10:00–18:00 ・ Cafe hours: 10:00–17:00 (Lunch 11:00–14:30) ◎ Closed: Thursdays and during the New Year holidays (Dec 31–Jan 2) ◎ Online shop available.

Visited on 9/12/24. This is a hot sandwich set of avocado and shrimp from CAFE ANDON. It's my favorite combination. I'm allowed to relax before work. 😊

🦇 Halloween Sweets & Lunch Buffet 🍭 Held in a special buffet for 2 days only! Enjoy 💕 a variety of chef's special sweets and Western and Chinese dishes to your heart's content, including live cooking of "Crepe Suzette Citrus Sorbet", "Hokkaido Beef Grilled with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce", and "Authentic Chinese Fried Rice Omelet Rice" 🎃 Date and time Held in 　　Saturday, October 12, 2024 and Sunday, October 13, 2024 　　11：30～14：30 👻fee 　　Adult ¥3,800 　　Elementary school students ¥2,000 　　Children under elementary school age Free of charge 　　Sparkling wine free drink additional ¥1,000 🎃 Reservations 　　📞011-222-1522 　　Or on the hotel's website 👻menu 　【Live Cooking】 　　　・Crepe Suzette Citrus Sorbet 　　　・Grilled Hokkaido beef with homemade teriyaki sauce 　　　・Authentic Chinese fried rice omelet rice 【Sweets】 　　　・Soft-boiled pudding 　　　・Opera 　　　・Raspberry Shortcake 　　　・Gateau chocolate 　　　・Pumpkin Chiffon Cake 　　　・Montblanc Swiss roll cake 　　　・Black cream puff 　　　・Sweet potatoes with purple sweet potatoes 　　　Blue honeysuckle tiramisu 　　　・Kyoho grapes jelly 【Food】 　　　・Pumpkin quiche 　　　Homemade smoked salmon and avocado salad 　　　・Pate de Campagne 　　　・Stuffed pumpkin and mascarpone gougère 　　　・Smoked salmon and mushroom greck 　　　・Bonito carpaccio and savory vegetable salad 　　　・Grilled eggplant and courgette salad 　　　・Bagna cauda with seafood and rumbling vegetables 　　　・Onion soup & cheese croutons 　　　・Roast beef sandwich 　　　・Potato & Smoked Salmon Sandwich 　　　・Mixed leaf salad 　　　・Colored Tomatoes 　　　・Onion slices 　　　・Seaweed salad 　　　・Broccoli 　　　・Marinated root vegetable salad 　　　・Spaghetti with various mushroom meat sauce 　　　・Baked pumpkin and seafood chowder in a pie wrap 　　　・Homemade minced cutlets and roasted mozzarella cheese with special demi-glace sauce 　　　・Today's Thai curry & rice 　　　・Chinese burger with steamed bread (shrimp chili & braised pork) 【Drink】 　　　・Coffee 　　　・Tea 　　　・Detox water 　　　・Oolong tea 　　　・Orange juice 　　　・Mineral water We look ✨ forward to seeing you

Visited on 9/2/24. After Prayer to Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, we had an early dinner (breakfast) at want to Manna, a Taiwanese breakfast specialty restaurant. From the top left, they are pineapple cake, current Taiwanese toast, soy milk, and flea cakes. The Taiwanese breakfast is my favorite.

The TARA-FUKU guidebook is now complete! Featuring 66 listed businesses With cooperation from restaurants and snack bars throughout Iwanai-cho we have compiled each shop’s recommended menu items, business hours, payment methods, and more! *The listed information is current as of August 2024* The back pages also introduce Iwanai-cho’s local specialties and outdoor spots. Please pick up a copy and take a look♪ Copies are available at Roadside Station Iwanai and participating businesses. *Additional distribution will be rolled out progressively.*

Limited to this summer! “Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry” An original curry made with fresh, delicious summer vegetables from Azumino! Available at 13 local restaurants This project aims to introduce the summer vegetables grown locally to many people from both inside and outside the city Each restaurant adds its own twist—lightly frying or simmering pumpkins, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, and more You’ll find a wide variety of dishes, from curry rice to pasta and curry ramen A rich lineup of menu options awaits! Serving period: Until Monday, September 30, 2024 *Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant’s circumstances

Visited on 9/7/24. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. When I take a walk in Kawagoe, I am indebted to you. It is very tasty. 🍛

🐰available Halloween Afternoon Tea🎃 Afternoon tea from September is Collaboration with Hokkaido's Popular Gourmet Writer [Yuzurepo]! "available Halloween Afternoon Tea" Available theme in Wonderland, a large collection 🃏 of cute sweets for Adult This time, as a Souvenirs, you can ♪ take home Yuzurepo's icon cookie In addition to the very popular "Push Activity Plan", "Obake Mini Parfait Plan" will also appear 👻 from October social media post campaign is also Implementation 📸 《Menu》 ・Usamimi Mont Blanc Mad Hatter's Hat White rabbit pocket watch ・White rabbit tiramisu ・Cheshire Cat Shippo Glass ・Heart playing card cookies ・Framboise cake ・Marriage of quiche & Hokkaido pumpkin and cream cheese 　Served with camo pastrami ・Ronnefeldt tea (7 kinds) ・Coffee ・Mocktail (2 types) 　* Mocktails will be one cup per one person Reservations can be made at 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's 💖 website

Held in the popular "Engaru Eat" again this year! Held in for two days, Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 20. You can enjoy the taste of restaurants in the In the town for takeout. This year, it is not a reservation system, and sales start at 11:30 and end as soon as they are gone. This time, the maximum number of 7 stores since the Held in will participate each day. Each lunch box costs 1,000 yen (tax included). If you purchase 2 or more, you will receive an "original picnic sheet". Appreciation of the cosmos in full bloom, spread out a picnic sheet and enjoy ♪ a delicious lunch Limited quantities are bound to sell out! Please purchase as soon as possible!

At this year's Taiyo no Oka Cosmos Festa 2024, dance teams from inside and outside the In the town will perform on a special stage with the cosmos in full bloom in the background. In addition, there are a lot of various events such as "Anpan Man Show", "Working Car Gathering", and "Street Performer Performance"! Please enjoy the autumn of Engaru. We look ♪ forward to seeing you

The Katsuragawa Festival will be held in for the first time in five yellowtails. In addition to fully backing the Tourist Association of Uenohara City, we will Held in the 5th food, agriculture, wine, and market in front of the station in Uenohara at the same time Held in and add flowers.

"Venison Festival!!!" Following last year, the Venison Festival was held again! Deer can eat crops and flowers, and collisions with cars can cause accidents, making them a troublesome presence. However, in Nishiokoppe Village, where deer are relatively numerous, some people are working not to treat deer simply as pests but to use them as a resource. This event was part of those efforts, a day to deliciously enjoy deer caught in Nishiokoppe right there in Nishiokoppe. Some participants were village residents, but the vast majority came from outside the village. Whole roasts, stews, hamburgers and sausages. Everything was superb, and many attendees came back for seconds and thirds. Thank you to everyone who came! #Nishiokoppe Village #deer #Venison Festival #meat #NPO Nishiokoppe Village Hunting District Management Association #Thank you for the meal"

Two familiar Traditional Japanese straw raincoat from TV are coming ✨ to New Otani Inn Sapporo [Akimasa Haraguchi & Miracle Hikaru Mono Imitation Autumn Dinner Show] Enjoy 💕 a blissful time with the laughter show presented by Akimasa Haraguchi and Miracle Hikaru, who boast high quality imitation and talk, and carefully selected dishes delivered by the head chef 💎 Held in date 　　Sunday, September 15, 2024 💎time 　　Reception 17:00 　　Dinner 17:30 　　Show 19:00 💎fee 　　S seats ¥22,000 　　* SS seats are sold out. 💎place 　　2nd floor Tsuru Room 💎 Reservations & Inquiries 　　📞011-222-9165 (direct) 　　Or on the hotel's ♪ website For guests coming from afar, we also offer a [preferential inn stay plan] with breakfast! We look 😎 forward to seeing you

Photographed 8/25/24. At the end of the Ise Mairi in Kawagoe, I ate Dango at Iseya. There are four seasons. The four seasons are lemon, peach, and ramune bean paste. Both are very tasty. 🍡

Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will play the main role in the "11th Anji-kun's Hometown Festival" will be held in. Bon Dancing, Fireworks Festival, and many other Events such as the annual "Tractor Pulling Competition"! In addition, Specialty products are sold, Local restaurants and Kitchen cars are gathered! Among them, the beer "Potato Lager" using Shirataki potatoes, which will be sold only on the day, is attracting a lot of attention! There is also ♪ a special opening (free) of the exhibition room of the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center Please come to "Shirataki" on weekends.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Nobeoka Tourism Association. From now on, we will share information about Nobeoka City’s sightseeing spots and events. We will introduce Nobeoka’s charms in plenty of detail, so we hope you enjoy. Now then, first let us introduce Nobeoka City! Nobeoka City is located in northern Miyazaki Prefecture. After merging with Kitakata Town and Kitanoura Town in 2006 and with Kitagawa Town in 2007, it has a population of about 115,000 and, by area, is the second largest city in Kyushu. It is the birthplace of the major integrated chemical manufacturer Asahi Kasei and also has an industrial city side. Seasonal events are lively here, from the springtime Nobeoka Flower Story to the autumn tradition of the ayu fishing weir, which draws visitors from across the country and livens up the town. Nobeoka is also nationally famous as the birthplace of chicken nanban and spicy noodles, and you can enjoy these soul foods at many local restaurants. This is an appealing region where natural beauty, historic sites, and delicious cuisine come together. You will discover something new each time you visit, and you’ll want to come back again and again. With the opening of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway, access to Nobeoka City has become very convenient. Please come and experience the charms of Nobeoka City for yourself. *An access image to Nobeoka City is also attached.*

In Fukuoka, there are more than 100 food stalls, also known as yatai. The delightful aromas of hotpot, gyoza dumplings, yakitori, tempura, and more waft from these casual stalls. Despite our summer visit, the warm weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the food enthusiasts, and the warmth of heartfelt welcome from the stall owners truly touched anyone's heart.

☀️ Kappon Lucky Summer until this month! Two games at a great price and fun! Held in "Kupon BINGO", where you can win coupons and inn accommodation tickets that can be used in the Jozankei area, and "Kupon Rally", a mystery-solving quiz rally where you can also win luxurious prizes! While braing the city in Jozankei Hot spring resort Enjoy lunch & sweets Of course, a leisurely hot spring ♨️ trip at an inn Footbath, One Day Hot Spring, and Sauna are also available. Why don't you take on the challenge of creating memories during your summer vacation? Kappon Lucky Summer ends August 31, 2024!

Western dinner courses are back! Limited to 15 meals a day [Western dinner course] Enjoy ♪ the chef's special dishes using plenty of seasonal ingredients 〈Menu〉 ・Caesar salad with romaine lettuce and Spain ham ・Natural Anago (sea eel) pancetta roll with warm potato salad ・ Seafood with the scent of the seashore Spaghetti pescatore ・ Poiret of Hokkaido beef fillet covered with green onions Tasmanian mustard accent ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Lemon Lime Sorbet 　　Rare cheesecake with blue honeysuckle sauce 　　Mango Pudding 　　Shortcake with chocolate and mint 　　Seasonal fruit tarts The menu will be available until the end of August! Please enjoy it 🤤 Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's ✨ website

Thursday, August 15 — Fishing Tournament in Kuraoka District🎣🔥 Today, Thursday, August 15, a fishing tournament took place in the Kuraoka district👏 About 350 kg of yamame and rainbow trout were released into the river🐟 The event opened with a fishing class for children🥳 The kids picked things up incredibly fast, and the adults watching around them kept saying, “Wow, this isn’t just ‘they’re good’… their casting spots are perfect…” in amazement🤣🤣🤣 The fish the children caught were grilled and eaten right away, just enough for each family🤤💕Fresh fish they had caught themselves must have tasted extra delicious🥰 After that came the adult fishing tournament💪! Veterans who know all the best spots and techniques kept reeling fish in one after another😯👏Truly impressive… They put away the caught fish so quickly that it was hard to capture good photos😂 While the adults fished earnestly, there was also a grab-and-catch contest for children…🫳🐟 Kids grabbed the slippery fish non-stop until there were none left, and some families ended up taking home full plastic bags of fish😂 Older elementary and middle school kids seemed put off by the sliminess, so the smaller children fearlessly caught the most — which was amusing to watch🤭✨ By midday, even the adults had nets full of fish🤣 The day ended with a raffle for luxurious prizes like sweets, daily necessities, and sake👏 This summer event, a family-friendly fishing tournament at the end of Obon, must have given participants a wonderful summer memory😌🌻

[Notice] Event information♪ Calling all kids♪ Water Park❗️ On Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024 "Iwanai Kids Water Park" will be held🌈 At the Marine Park diagonally opposite Roadside Station Iwanai We will line up children’s pools to create a water park! Details ⇩ ⭐ Date and time: August 10 and 11, 2024 — two days 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ※The event may be cancelled due to weather ⭐ Target age: up to third grade in elementary school ※Accompanied by a guardian required ⭐ A tented changing room will be provided ⭐ Eating and drinking allowed, but no trash cans available ⭐ Tables, chairs, and parasols available ⭐ Lifeguards will be on duty at the main tent ⭐ Please bring your own change of clothes and towels ⭐ You may bring water play toys ※Please manage them yourself When attending, please keep your eyes on your children at all times Thank you❗️ August 10–14 "Bon Festival" at the event plaza of Roadside Station Iwanai Come join us for Bon Odori dancing♪ Food vendors will also be at the event! August 10 (Lodging Day) Fireworks at IWANAI RESORT!!! Fireworks launch from 8:30 PM This weekend is packed with events 😊

Today, we visited 049DINER Mr./Ms. in Renjaku Town. Dirty chai and Bushu pork sausage hot dogs. It is very tasty. 😊🌭

Stay at inns, Meals, and fishing near Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach! Hidden inn by the sea "Mikuni Retreat" (Inkyojo) The entertainment area of the sailors of the Kitamae Ship, which existed in the Edo period, has been revived as an auberge in modern times! Squid would you like to make summer memories in such a historic place? ☀ First of all, the inn 🏠 With a single-building charter plan (55,000 yen including tax), it is very popular 🙌 for families and groups traveling. There are 3 twin type rooms, and in the spacious bathroom, you can Fun the Japanese cypress bath flowing from the Minamoto spring. In April ~ August, dinner can be changed to Barbecue! The sunset seen from the terrace is truly spectacular 🌅 Popular plan, so make your reservation as soon as possible! And here is what I will introduce in the Meals menu this time ↓ 🍽️ 🌟 "Wakame Somen" (1,000 yen including tax) Somen made by kneading natural wakame seaweed into the noodles is good for the throat and very easy to eat. It is additive-free, coloring-free, and gentle on the body! 🌟 "Bite fillet cutlet gozen" (1,600 yen including tax) Popular set for women using Fukui Hakusan pork tenderloin. It is 😋 bite-sized, easy to eat, and voluminous and satisfying One of a kind The crab gratin in the set has a rich and creamy taste! Instead, it seems that there are days when it comes with steamed teacups, so Fun ✨ Of course, there are 🦀 many other attractive menus such as Kaisen Donburi and crab gozen In addition, there are various 🐠 experience programs for each season In the fishing experience, you can 🍽️ also eat the fish you catch at a partner restaurant By all means, please enjoy 💕 the various charms of Fukui's summer at Mikuni's retreat Ｓ 📍 Mikuni Retreat (@mikuniinkyojo) ※Instagram 〒913-0056 Fukui Sakai City Mikuni Town inn 3-7-22 Tel：0776-82-8558 #Mikuni Hideout #Fukui Gourmet #Fukui Tourism #Mikuni #Wakame Somen #Tojinbo #Seafood #Kaisen Donburi #Fillet Katsu #Bite Fillet Katsu Gozen #Somen #Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach #Mikuni ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶ In the middle 💘 of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Click here for ▶ past post@dmo.sakai ※Instagram

[Notice: Preorders for “Oyama Mairi Tofu”] Produced by Yonetani Tofu Shop We are accepting preorders for one block of “Oyama Mairi Tofu” at 324 yen (tax included). Order deadline: By Friday morning before the desired pickup date Pickup: 2nd and 4th Saturdays We offer a wide selection of popular Kururin goods, local delicacies, and souvenirs. Please stop by! Isehara Station North Exit stair landing Isehara City Tourist Association Information Office (Kururin House) Business hours: 9:00–17:00 (open year-round) Tel/Fax 0463-95-5333

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Event Information This week, Gokasecho is packed with events✨ Some events are being held for the first time, so come and visit Gokasecho for a great time😆