Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Enjoying Wabicha with wield the brush. Zen / Wagashi Yokan, which came to Japan along with Zen, was refined over many years to become a complete Japanese confectionary in the Edo period. Zen / Tea Ceremony The tea ceremony was a type of tea ceremony in which Zen ideas were added to the tea ceremony, resulting in the creation of wabicha (a type of tea ceremony). Zen / Calligraphy Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness. ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are. #Zen #kanji #traditional

Honda Tadakatsu, one of the four Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa, entered Otaki Castle in the 18th year of Tensho (1590) for 100,000 koku. The photo shows the statue of Honda Tadakatsu on the Gyotoku Bridge.

Photographed 1/24/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

SAMURAI Armor Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards. #osakacastle #samurai #calligraphy #katana

Running through with Mt. Fuji in the background This is one photo taken from Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. I managed to capture Dr. Yellow and Mt. Fuji. I was scared because I didn't come out of the clouds until 5 minutes before the day of the event, but I'm 😁 glad I was able to take a safe picture

The 4th edition of HTB "Street on-chan" Tsubetsu Town was broadcast yesterday! This time I visited the library! It is still a new facilities that opened in 2023 when Woodream was built. It was an episode where you could feel the potential of ON-chan. on-chan can do anything. If you missed it or want to watch it again, please visit the program website! https://www.htb.co.jp/chimata/... Here's an off-shot of this time! What kind of place are you going to in Tsubetsu next week? I'm looking forward to it-\(o▽n)/ #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #Hokkaido #Media appearance #Hokkaido TV #Hokkaido TV #Hokkaido TV #HTB #on-chan #Street on-chan #Off shot

Lake Utonai in January. (Image source: Lake Utonai Wildlife Conservation Center)

2025 (R7) Gari Schedule Winter shuttle bus connecting tourist facilities, souvenir shops, and hotels [Operation period] 《February》　 February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 《March》 March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only Adult¥200 Child¥100 1Day ¥500 * Please pay in cash at the time of boarding

Photographed 1/21/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 2 ~❄️] By the way, today we will 🤩🎉 introduce the application photos posted on "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association @moko.m This work is also a work that captures the daily life of Gokase Town in winter, but all of the photos are warm so that you can hear the happy voices of the children, which is also fun Thank 🥰✨ you for 👏 your submission ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are still some works that have been submitted, so I will introduce them 🤗 little by little When applying, those who posted with "#Winter Gokase 2025", that is, the kanji "Gokase" ... Did you apply? However, please ⚠️ be careful when applying in the future It's "Gokase" in Hiragana! It's "#Winter Gokase 2025"! <How to apply> (Application period ~ 2/28) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

Aroma of Plum blossoms wafting in the clear winter air. Enjoy a moment in Kanagawa where you will be soothed by the pretty appearance that blooms in the cold. https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/plum_2024...

【Hirabayashi Tahata no Inn Winter Special Project Campaign is 🥰 being Held in】 Until March 31 Regardless of the day of the week or public holidays, 10,000 yen for 4 people, It is a special price of 12,500 yen for 5 people. Pounding rice cakes experience, kite-making experience, starry sky only on Saturdays and Sundays You can make observations. Details ↓↓↓ https://www.tahatanoyado.com//

The Chiba Prefecture water Township Sawara sightseeing Information Center is a 30-second walk from Sawara Station on the JR Narita Line. Fully Equipped Tourist Information and careful guidance. Items from Sawara's famous stores are also on sale. Use coin lockers for 100 yen during business hours. Luggage that does not fit in the locker will be kept for 200 yen. Bicycle rental starts at 700 yen per day. There is also a toilet. Please stop by.

【Ubuyama Camera Hiwa】2025 Photo Contest Call for Applications In 2025, we will start accepting applications for the photo contest of Ubuyama Village. From this year, we will be recruiting themes for the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter! The theme of the first winter season is "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" "Snow, Water Source, Cow" We are waiting for you to post the scenery in the Village that can only be seen at this time, such as the snowfield land and the scenery of open burning. Below are the details of this recruitment. 【Application Period】 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ~ Monday, March 31, 2025 【Theme】 "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" We are looking for photos focusing on winter in Ubuyama villages, such as snowfields, water sources, open burning landscapes, and red cows in Makino, by posting them on Instagram. [Shooting location] Ubuyama Village, Aso District, Kumamoto [Award-winning works] ●1 Grand Prize ●3 Prize Winners The award will be announced by our Village Account, and then it will be used for various advertising media. [How to enter] (1) Taking photos in the Ubuyama village according to the theme of "Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025" (2) #Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025 #Name of shooting Spot Posted with two hashtags ■ Please be sure to check the application guidelines and precautions before applying. ■ Winners will be contacted by DM, so please follow the official Account. ■ Application Guidelines and Precautions ・Please be sure to post photos taken by yourself or for which you own the copyright. ・If there is a person in the photo, please obtain permission before posting. ・ The copyright and portrait rights of the submitted works belong to the Ubuyama Village Tourism Association, and may be used free of charge on this site or as PR for Ubuyama Village. ・ Subject photos taken in Ubuyama Village in 2025. ・Please do not take photographs in restricted areas. ・Photographs taken in the restricted area will not be Subject of the award. ・If multiple photos are posted in one publication, the first photo will be considered as an entry. ・ One person can apply as many times as you like. ■Announcement of results ◎ It is scheduled for the end of April 2025. ◎ After the application period ends, the winners will be decided after a strict screening. ◎ Use Instagram's direct message function to contact you, so please be sure to follow the official Account. ◎ If you do not consent to the use of the image within one week after contacting us, you will not be eligible for the award. ◎ Thereare the right to lose the right if the winner is found to have cheated after winning. #Ubuyama Camera Hiwa #Ubuyama Winter Photo 2025 #Ubuyama #Aso District #Kumamoto

Photographed 1/20/25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

In Samurai Calligraphy Plan A samurai is a man of letters and a man of martial arts, studying both arts. For the Samurai, the way of literature and the way of martial arts are like two wheels on one wheel. Samurai honor, which believes that the way of literature and the way of martial arts are two sides of the same coin, aims at the path of both literature and martial arts through two experiences: Samurai tea ceremony and Samurai calligraphy. The spirit of the Samurai is a way of life and death, a way of letting go of attachment to life and living in this lifetime. Through Samurai honor, students acquire the spirit of Bushido. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo

In Hinomotoichi's Calligraphy Trial Plan, students do not pick up a brush and start writing immediately after the lesson begins.  Instead, we begin by explaining about the culture of calligraphy and the history of calligraphy in Japan. This is because it helps them to better understand the difference between Japanese calligraphy and caligraphy, which is a form of character decoration that also exists in other countries, and to appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo

【Isehara Flower Information】2025.1.23 Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, Hinata Yakushi, Ametake Bunko, Ume Plum in Sports Park The wax Ume plum, which blooms cute yellow flowers with a wax-like texture, is reaching its best time to visit in some places one step earlier than the Ume plum. The swelling of the Ume plum buds will also increase the fun! *Ametake Bunko* (Kamikasuya 862-1) 　The wax Ume Plum on the side of the Torii (shrine gate) in the Car parking lot is very beautiful. 　Plum groves are mostly still buds, 　There were a few quick-witted flowers in bloom. *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (Shimosuya 2168-2) The Ume plum tree at the entrance of the park is blooming. Plum trees at the end of the stairs It had many buds. *Isehara City Sports Park* (Nishitomioka 320) 　Plum trees behind the cherry blossom trees at the entrance 　It feels like the buds are finally starting to appear. *Hinata Yakushi's plum grove* (Hyuga 1644) 　The plum grove behind Hinata Yakushi has begun to bear buds. 　Wax Ume plums are blooming next to the Homochi Hall. 　On the side of the Main Shrine, several edgeworthia chrysantha trees are planted.

Sightseeing spot Lake Utonai (Tomakomai City) Lake Utonai is called "paradise for wild birds" and is an important stopover for migratory birds. You can feel the Seasonal Nature of the Nature, such as bird watching and nature walks. There is also a Roadside Station next to it, where you can taste local specialties! Why don't you heal the fatigue of your trip at Lake Utonai?

Hello, this 😃 is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls Store! The cold days continue, but at Shosenkyo Gorge, you can enjoy ❄️ a spectacular view unique to winter, such as the freezing of droplets on the rock walls of Senga Waterfall To conclude your winter sightseeing in Shosenkyo Gorge, please stop by Our store! The inside of the store is warm and we have prepared 🍷✨ a space where you can relax and enjoy the selection of wines We especially recommend the mulled wine wine that is perfect for this season, the sweet "blueberry wine", and the gift set 🎁 in a cute package that is perfect for Valentine's Day! In addition, you can try Yamanashi wine at the Tasting Corner, so please try to find your favorite one. Local Snacks that go well with wine are also on sale! Squid for sightseeing Souvenirs or gifts for loved ones? Have a heartwarming time in Shosenkyo Gorge in winter. At Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls Store, all the staff are looking forward 😊 to your visit

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 1 ~❄️] Right now, we will 🤩🎉 introduce the application photos posted on the "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @goto0619 Mr. @thusandleavis *In no particular order Thank you for applying, a collection of somewhat nostalgic photos 😌✨ that capture the daily life of Gokase Town in winter! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the past few days, Gokase Town has been feeling warm during the day, but ☀️ the season is still winter! In the morning, the garden was white from the frost! This place was frozen! Animal footprints in the remaining snow! … Please feel free to report 🤗 your winter discoveries to us!! <How to apply> (Application period ~ 2/28) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸 * Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

As of 1/23, the flowering of the Ume Plum Garden of Atami Ume Plum Garden and the "Atami Sakura" of the Itokawa Promenade is quite late... Both bloom for less than a minute. This is more than one week behind every year. Please wait for a while until the best time to visit. 【The 81st Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival】1/11~3/2 https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355... 【The 15th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival】1/11~2/9 https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

It's still cold in Okinawa! The temperature on Izena Island is up to 22°C today So, for Okinawans, it's cold. When the sun comes out, it's warm with short sleeves. By the way, when I was organizing my photos, I found the coral reef of Izena Island! After all, it is an unexplored area of diving, so there are still many ✨✨ unknown spots It's quite a ✨✨ hidden gem Squid this summer, why don't you go private diving on Izena Island? ✨✨

Preparations are steadily progressing for the "12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival" to be held at Sansankan on Saturday, February 1st. Today, the staff of the Tsubetsu Fire Station made igloos and snow sculptures! The snowy mountain has become quite hard, but it has been made into a wonderful shape with skilled shovel technology! I hope ✨ the kids will be happy Although it is snowing less and hotter than every year, we are doing our best with the cooperation of the Town residents for the Held in! This is the only winter Events in Tsubetsu! Please look forward to it 😊 Details of the Events will be announced on Sansankan's Facebook and Instagram. Please follow and check it out! #okhotsk #okhotsk #tsubetsu #tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #hokkaido #Hokkaido #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansankan #Sansankan #Ice Candle Festival #The 12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Ice Candle #Snow Sculpture #igloo #Events #Events Information #Winter Events #Hokkaido Events

Samurai become  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 best of our ability. We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them. #samuraisword #katana

Honoring the Samurai girl The more onago is bullshit, the more the world will be bullshit. The stronger you are, the calmer you will be.  The more you can hang your head and bow low, the more genuine nobility and strength you will acquire. #osakacastle #samuraisword #katana

Photographed 1/20/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

GLIN COFFEE U_PLACE store. From time to time, I am indebted to them. Ono Bunsei Tea × Glincoffee This is a hojicha tea latte from the Kawagoe tea series.

Sunrise at Lake Yamanaka 2025.01.18 It was a beautiful sunrise with a gradation.

Boshu Kamogawa Nanahata Road 2025 If there is no wind, it feels a little warm.