【⛄️ Snow-covered Omachi City ❄️】
Due to yesterday's snow, the Fukujuso of the new line in the Mima district was covered in snowThe ❄️ yellow flowers peeking out from between the white snow shines in the snowSeveral 🌼 photographers were taking pictures The 📷✨ city area seen from Omachi Park was also covered with snowThe ⛄️ sun is calm today as if the cold of yesterday is a lieAlthough ☀️ it seems that 😌 the sunny days will continue for a few days, Please wait a little longer 😌 for the Authentic Spring to come to Omachi City　
🌼 Spring Flower Information 2025🌼　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/
🌸 Cherry blossom bloom situation 🌸 last Spring
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/

【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025🌸】March 20 (Thu) ~ May 11 (Sun)!

(I'm sure) the snow has been delivered, and the flower season is finally approaching in Gokase Town, and ✨ we will 🤩🙌 do an Instagram campaign in Spring

Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/) and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the town to Instagram with two hashtags: #Gokase Flower 2025 and #Shooting date (e.g. #March 20)

Every day during the period, one person will receive 🎁✨ a mini set of Gokase Town Specialty products.
What a surprise this time!
During the Light up period of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) by the "Gokase Sakura Project" sponsored by Gokase Secondary School students (March 23 (Sun) ~ April 16 (Water) * Updated on April 2), those who apply for a photo of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) will have a double 😮✨ chance of winning the prize every day!

In addition! For excellent works, we will 🤩👏 send you an assortment of Specialty products of Gokase Town
And even more! This time, the "Gokase Sakura Project Award" is also ... 🤭🌟！？

The works posted will be introduced 💡 at any time on the Gokase Tourism Association and the social media of the "Gokase Sakura Project"

Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025

⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html
⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

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In Gokase Town in Spring, you can enjoy 🌸 many flowers such as rhododendrons and azaleas as well as Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)
Squid in the warm climate, how about 🤗 visiting flowers in Gokase Town?
We look forward ✨ to your participation

Suzuka Forest Garden Light up 2025.03.15

Enjoy the weeping Ume plums in full bloom

It was raining lightly, so there were not many people.

Suzuka Forest Garden is a research Cultivation farm that aims to preserve and disseminate the "tailoring techniques" of weeping Ume Plum, which is one of the traditional horticultural cultures of Japan.

【Event Notice】📍 Izena Village, Okinawa
2025 (Reiwa 7) Degree Public Affairs Seimei Festival You can ✨ worship the Jade Palace, which is unlocked only on this day once a year
Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (Reiwa 7), 10 a.m. ~
Location: Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property "Gyokugoten"
Organizer: Izena Village
The public is also welcome to attend, so you can see the precious ceremony and the inside of the Jade Palace, which is only unlocked once a year.

https://www.izena-kanko.jp/detail.jsp?type=TopicsTopPage&id=104381&funcid=2&editMode=

🌸 Enjoy Spring in Nobeoka! Superb Spot 🌸 with history and Nature

📍 Gokase River Embankment (South Side)
🌿 Kawazu cherry blossoms × rape flower

Fun at the Gokase River Embankment, Konohana Road decorated with 300 cherry blossoms and 1 million rape blossoms!
Konohana Road, which is celebrating its 17th year this year, is a "Kawazu cherry blossom" with a long flowering period. In order for many people to enjoy cherry blossoms until the end of March 2025, the venue (Gokase River embankment) will be opened as the "Konohana Cherry Blossom Festival".

📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins, Shiroyama Park
⛩️ Historical × Cherry Blossom ×Light up

300 Someiyoshino trees bloom around the 19-meter-high "Stone Wall of a Thousand Killers"! Light up at night, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the stone walls and cherry blossoms.
Various Events will be Held in during the Light up period from Thursday, March 20 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025, and at the Wai Wai Gourmet Expo on Saturday, March 22, you can enjoy a variety of Gourmet food, character shows, and live music and comedy.

📍 Nobeoka Castle Ruins, Shiroyama Park
🌺 × History Japan Three Major Yabu Camellia japonica Groups

In Nobeoka Ruins of the Castle Park, 3,300 yabu Camellia japonica of 108 species grow wild and bloom from the end of October ~ the end of April (Best time to visit December ~ March).
The biggest feature is that all flower colors of red, white, pink, aperture, and cover ring are available.
You can also enjoy famous camellias such as "Nobeoka", "Kamei", "Maki Water", "Shiroyama", and "Naito", as well as rare varieties such as camellias that bloom in three colors from one tree!

【Flowering Information 1】Saitobaru
We would like to inform you of the flowering status of Saitobaru on March 19 (Water).
The rape flowers in Saitobaru have begun to bloom, albeit little by little.
Cherry blossoms are still in buds.
As in every year, it is expected to reach its best time to visit at the end of this month.

■ Information on Toilets and Car Parking in the Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus Group
Saitobaru Guidance CenterIn addition to the Toilet of Konohanakan Saitobaru there are six public Toilet in the Kofun Tumulus (Imperial Tomb Square, Takatoriyama Parking Lot Car, Takatoriyama Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 2, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 3, and Saitobaru Sports Park, so please Use those as well. (with multi-purpose Toilet)
* For details, please see the West City Tourism Association website.

Sakurajima Eruption
2025.03.07 Sakurajima Island had two eruptions at 16 and 17 o'clock
The photo shows Sakurajima at 17:38.

Metaseikochia trees in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

We aimed for a day when it snowed.

It started snowing at dawn, and the Water of the Water on the road began to increase, and I was able to take a reflection shot.

This is a landscape photo taken when I visited Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
I thought the beauty of Lake Biwa peeking through the trees on a sunny day was the coolest, so I posted it for people who like landscape photography to see.
Best regards.
I'm not familiar with hashtags, so I'll add them as soon as I 😂 can

For me, journeys hold far greater significance than simply reaching a destination. Each adventure teaches me lessons that resonate deeply within me. Under the vast blue sky, nestled before majestic mountains and surrounded by vibrant fields of flowers, I discovered a vision of Earth that embodies true beauty. I wish the world could grasp this idea, transforming battlefields into meadows of blossoms, where weapons are replaced by cameras—capturing the stunning splendor of our planet instead of promoting conflict.

The Kawazu cherry blossoms at the ruins of Matsugasaki Ruins of the Castle in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture are in full bloom 🌸
Please come and visit us.

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results]

Thank you for waiting! !️
Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025"

This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form

Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted
Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results

[🥇 Gold Award]
Mr. @mas8787a
[🥈 Silver Prize]
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
[🥉 Bronze Award]
Mr. @yamabico_san

The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨

It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder

Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners

And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated

Spring is finally here 🌸
We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate

💫 Best regards

Shinshu High Yamazakura Festival

Takayama Village is dotted with Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) that are over 100 years old.
Led by the 600-year-old Tsuboi Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), Water the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Mizunaka, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Akawa Kannon, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Nakashio, and the Edohigan cherry blossoms of Kurobe are called the Shinshu Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Takayama, and Events such as Cherry Blossom Trek Tour are Held in in conjunction with the good cherry blossom season.

Please take a look at the single cherry blossom that blooms quietly in the mountain village.

For more information on cherry blossom Information and Events, please check the Home page.

🕵️ If you solve the mystery, Sakai ~The legendary blacksmith who disappeared with the spirit Kajira~

A tour-type real mystery-solving game will be held in in Sakai! 🎉
📜 Set in the town of Sakai, the story of 🔍 a detective searching for a legendary blacksmith who has disappeared
Solve 🚶 ➡️ the mystery while traveling around Sakai city
Those who solve the mystery will receive a 🎁 clear privileges!

Whether it's family, friends, or a single person,
Would you like to become a detective who solves mysteries? 🕵️

📅 Held in period: March 22 (Sat) ~ October 13 (Mon)
📍 Location: Sakai City, Sakai Ward, Kanmoat Area
🔍 For details, search "Solve the mystery Sakai ~ Legendary blacksmith who disappeared with the spirit Kajira ~"!

【Oyanagawa River Valleys Fresh greenery trekking 🥰】

In early summer, you can enjoy fresh greenery in the Oyanagawa River Valleys
It has become a popular trekking spot.

In the Valleys, there are 10 bottles large and small Suspension Bridge and five waterfalls.
Yes, you can enjoy a walk casually.

Today's Teshikaga is windy and snowstorming 🌀
Please ⚠️⛄️🌨️❄️ be careful when you go out

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms are also in full bloom 🌸

This is located in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture
It is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Aoge Hori River.

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms start 😊 here every year
The Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the river for about 1 km are a sight to behold

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Tokiwa witch hazel, a flower that grows wild in only three places in Japan

We will introduce "Tokiwa Mansaku" from Mount Kodai, which is popular as a mountain where beginners can enjoy mountain walking with abundant mountain climbing routes.
Tokiwa is an evergreen tree that bears leaves all year round.
It is said that Mansaku represents the wish for a full harvest in the Harvest Festival.

Where can you meet the flowers of Tokiwa witch hazel that grow wild in Japan?
Mount Kodai, Arao City, Kumamoto
Ise Jingu, Mie Prefecture
Shinza, Kosai City, Shizuoka
It is said that there are three places.
Best time to visit is from mid-April to late April every year.

【Spot Information】
Mount Kodai
Mount Kodai Car parking lot, toilet available
Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Kaba 2773-595
0968-63-1421 (Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division)

#Mt. Mount Kodai #Arao Genic #Tokiwa Witch Hazel #Kyushu Mountains #Kyushu Nature Trail #Low Mountain Hike #Climbing #Mount Kodai Trail Running #Arao City #Kumamoto

Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association.
This is 💕 an announcement of the Lover's Mecca Sanctuary Events in Suzaka Art Park
Let's go see the silhouette of the heart played by the light~!

The shadow of the monument of the sacred place of Lover's Mecca ties the heart, special days twice a year,
(Twice a year, the day of the autumnal equinox in September and the day of the Spring equinox in March)
For those who took a picture in front of the monument, the first 50 people will receive a little gift 💕
At the World Folk Doll Museum in Suzaka Art Park,
Maturity!! You can also experience the chicks.
~On the day of the Spring equinox, please go to Suzaka Art Park~

Held in: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Spring Sunday 11:00~12:30
Held in Location: Nagano Prefecture Suzaka City Suzaka Art Park in front of the Heart Monument

Hina-sama Rikiri Experience Events
Held in: Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays until May 18, 2025
Held in Location: Suzaka Art Park World Folk Doll Museum
Rental fee: Children's costume 600 yen, adult costume 800 yen
Morning Session 10:00~11:30
Afternoon Session 13:30~15:00
The first 10 people each time, no advance reservation required
* Since it is a costume that can be easily worn, please dress with a companion.

It is said to be the best bloom in the last 20 years
I have seen the Ume Plum of "Kazahaya no Sato".
As you can see. If you don't see it, it's a loss!

Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Prefecture "Kazahaya no Sato"
2025/3/8

I have experienced ❄️ snowshoeing in Shiga Highlands
Activities that can be enjoyed even by those who do not ski or snowboard!
If you wear snowshoes, you can 😳 walk in areas that you can't enter during the green season and even on ponds! !️
The Torii (shrine gate) gate is ⛩ covered in snow
Have a snowy white field to yourself 👣 where no one walks
We also found 🐾 several footprints of animals such as rabbits and foxes
Impression ✨️ by all of them are valuable experiences
Why don't you experience snowshoeing that makes everyone from children to adults smile together?
It depends on the remaining snow, but it seems that you can ♪ enjoy it until around the May holidays
For details, check 👀 the Home page of the Shiga Highlands Nature Conservation Center.
https://shizenhogo-center.shigakogen.gr.jp/guide_winter/

Snowy Moominvalley ☃️

This is located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park.

Moominvalley with snow was a fantastic atmosphere 🤤
I'm 🤭 sure the hibernating Moomins are also enjoying it

📍 Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore
A sophisticated space and exterior that matches the image of the fashionable city of Daikanyama.
It was also a time when the light was particularly beautiful, so I was able to take wonderful photos.
There is a café as well as a bookstore, so I was able to spend a relaxing time.
There are quite a wide variety of books on sale, such as design, painting, photography, sports, Car, etc., and you can enjoy it even if you are not a book lover.

Equipment: Nikon D850
Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

📢 Local recommended Sakai Gourmet 🍽️✨

Sakai is not only Sightseeing spot, but also many exquisite gourmet unique to Local! 😋🌸
In order for everyone visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo to enjoy the deliciousness of Sakai, we have recruited restaurants recommended by citizens! 📍🍜🍣

Enjoy the Local Gourmet of Sakai along with the Expo! 🎡✨

🎁 Instagram Post campaign is held in until June 30th!
5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 🎊🎁 Sakai's Specialty products

🔍 For details, Search for "Local Recommended Sakai Gourmet"!