What a cute photo! I remember when I went to Akita, I don't remember the name of the flower park I'd have to look it up, but they had a small rabbit enclosure there and it was really neat getting to see them just hopping around munching on carrots and stuff. The place had some really good ice cream as well so that was a big plus. Speaking of ice cream, I just remembered the babahera ice that I had in Akita. That stuff was really good as well. It was like a sort of sherbet I think, but apparently it's only sold by old ladies which is how it got its name. I guess that's an interesting fact that I have to share today. If you're ever in Akita be sure to keep an eye out for it. I think I tried it somewhere around Lake Tazawa

Ahhhh! I've got to see Soma Nomaoi. It looks cooler and cooler the more I hear about it. Sending signals with a conch is super cool. It sounds like something that you'd hear about in a myth or folklore, but the fact that this was actually used is really interesting. A bit of a tangent, but it's awesome seeing all of the different helmet styles used in Japan. It's not exactly something unique to Japan, but Japan definitely has some of the coolest looking styles. This one kind of reminds me of traditional Japanese lacquerware and I like how it's very sleek and practical. Hopefully I'll be able to check this out this year. I want to visit Fukushima anyways so it'd be great if I could get it all to line up!

"Lake Towada: Winter Tale of Light" Towada Shrine Main Hall It was shining beautifully!

Towada, Aomori "Lake Towada: Winter Tale of Light" I went to 2 days! In the snow, fireworks went off! BGM is the theme song of Demon Slayer LiSA "Red Lotus" played! Thanks for the wonderful fireworks!

Awesome photo. I've heard of Soma-Nomaoi before. I really want to check it out actually and see all the horse races and stuff. I guess they do drills that were used by the military back in the day which would be really cool to watch as well. I'm a huge fan of horseback archery and archery in general so if they have that that'd be awesome as well. I didn't know there were portable shrines as well. I'd have to read up more on the festival but it definitely looks interesting. I have a friend over in Fukushima Prefecture so if I could get out there and meet them when this is happening it'd be awesome. Hopefully corona has settled down by July, but if not then I guess there's always next year. I'll have to eat some tasty festival food somewhere else I guess ?

I love the reflection the bridge and surrounding treeline makes on the surface of the river in this photo. Really beautiful stuff. I'd like to visit Aizu-Wakamatsu because I've heard that Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle is awesome and also the local sake in the area is supposed to be really good as well. I'm not too familiar with the area but I know Aizu-Wakamatsu is surrounded by mountains and that Mt. Bandai is over there. Maybe that's it in the background? I'm not too sure, but whatever the case may be it's a really breathtaking photo. Japan's snowscapes really are a gift that keeps on giving. Especially this year there's a ton of beautiful landscapes like this and getting to see them posted everywhere is really great. Everyone has such amazing photos it makes me want to try my hand at photography ?. Maybe someday, we'll see lol

Went to Tokyo Skytree and enjoyed beef tongue at Rikyuu, the popular Sendai restaurant. The planetarium with songs from DREAMS COME TRUE was really touching?I wanna visit again sometime soon?

God the snowscapes of Japan just get better and better. I keep hearing and reading about Ouchi-Juku all over the place and it's really got me itching to visit. I really love these old post stations and their historic feel. The buildings are really rustic and just looking at them makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. I really love the thatched roofs as well. I can imagine enjoying some delicious soup and tea next to an irori and just letting all life's troubles be whisked away. Top it if with some hot springs and I can't even imagine a better way to relax. Apparently there's the hot spring Yunokami onsen about 15 minutes from Ouchi-Juku but I guess there's also a footbath in Ouchi-Juku itself as well? Or maybe it's in the same area as Yonokami Onsen, I'm not 100% sure on that. Hopefully it's heated either way ?

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. The post was also completely covered in snow.

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture.

This is a view of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. It was a spectacular view.

It is Tatsusawa Fudo Falls in Fukushima Prefecture. It is famous for its spots where you can take pictures of autumn leaves and waterfalls in autumn, but the snow and waterfall in winter were also beautiful.

What you can see in the back is the village of Oshi in Kanayama Town, Fukushima Prefecture. I took this photo with a train running next to the Tadami River. The greenery is beautiful in the snowless season, so I would like to go there again.

It is the venue of the Tatehana Quay Morning Market in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Tatehana Fishing Port. The fishing boat I saw at Tatehana Fishing Port was beautiful with blue lights!

Located in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture "Shirahama Beach" The snow was half dry!

Really been loving the snowscapes on here recently. Never got the chance to visit Nyuto Onsen when I was in Akita but I had some friends who went and they all said it was amazing. I can imagine how nice some warm hot springs would be in the middle of a heavy winter like this too lol. Planning on visiting Akita when I get the chance again (probably going to be a while) so I'll have to stop by for a dip if I get the chance. The thing I really loved about Akita was seeing all of the natural landscapes. All the rice paddies and natural greenery was really something else. I remember when I went to Kakunodate and saw the samurai houses there was a small mountain with some castle ruins on top and it had a really good view of the area from the top. It was also spring when I went so I got to see the cherry blossoms on the river bank which were incredible too... overall great place

Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, experienced a heavy snowfall of 40 cm for the first time in seven years! It's cold every day, but it's in Hachinohe City. "Espresso Nouveau Cuore" I tasted "cocoa latte art"! When I ordered a cocoa latte, it was named after winter. "Snowman Latte Art" has arrived.

This is Ouchi-juku, Fukushima Prefecture!

Winter in Japan is snowy! However, you can feel the warmth from the snow that has fallen quickly. Winter still continues, so let's get through this winter with the healing of the snowy landscape! (By the way, the photo was taken in Akita.) ）

[It became a hot topic on SNS] Ad tracks that carry happiness "Arpajon Santa" It is an ad truck that operates in Aomori Prefecture during the Christmas season. In the snow, I came to the Tatehana Quay morning market venue in Hachinohe City early in the morning!

Held in Machiniwa, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture "Ice Sculpture Exhibition" In 2019 "Salmon crawling, seagulls flapping their wings" It is an ice sculpture made by four chefs of Hachinohe Plaza Hotel over a period of six hours. It was beautifully lit up at night!

Aomori Prefecture Hachinohe City Kabushima Shrine I went to the "Zodiac Fireworks Rising Luck Prayer Festival" 2021! Countdown fireworks again this year 2021.1.1 Launched at 0:00!

Recently opened in Oirase Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture At "Kitchen de Yakuzen Loquat Tree" I tasted the medicinal veggie lunch! This time, I tasted the fried mochikibi ankake, but in addition to the side dishes, it came with soup and millet rice, but there were plenty of vegetables! It was healthy and delicious! The soup contained long sweet potatoes with ginger and sprouts!

Dried sweet potatoes are a specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture, but they are also made at my parents' house in Fukushima. My daughter loves dried potatoes, so she goes to the drying area and eats ? them one after another.

Located in Higashihakusandai, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture I ate at "vidacafe Hachinohe" "Whole baked sweet potato caramel sauce" I tasted it! ☆ Yakiimo uses extremely densely aged baked sweet potato "SAZANKA" from Miyazaki Prefecture! The cool baked sweet potatoes were topped with soft serve ice cream with caramel sauce! Ice cream and caramel sauce go perfectly together! The baked sweet potatoes were cool and delicious, just like sweet potatoes!

Located in Tamukai, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture At "Hanamizuki Cafe" Hachinohe We tasted "classic pancakes". Normally it comes in 3 sheets, but I added it as a +3 topping! It became a pancake like a tower. smile The dough was fluffy and delicious! You can top as many toppings as you want! For the ice cream, I tasted Italian marron, purple potato! The purple potatoes tasted like sweet potatoes and were delicious! Also, the Italian marron was delicious with creamy chopped marron in it!

Hachinohe, Aomori Located on the Tanesashi Coast At "Sea Cafe Tanesashi" I tasted the sundae! Familiar from local cider in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture It was a cider jelly made with Mishima cider, but it was topped with umine kochoko, vanilla ice cream, cookies, and yogurt mousse. It was cool and delicious!

A cake shop in Shimonaga, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture I bought a custom-made cake at "Nowa Confectionery Store"! Familiar from LINE stickers, it has become a fruit cake of Nekopen Day! Just show the illustrations and photos of the cake you want to make to the clerk and they will make it original!

Located in Minato-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Panda grill from "Snack SHOP Nozoe" I was surprised! I made it chocolate flavored, but the dough was fluffy and firm and delicious! There are four variations: red bean paste, custard, bacon mayo, and chocolate!

Located in Rokkaimachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture At "Hachinohe Bar Ginga", I tasted "Mackerel Bar Sushi" using Hachinohe Oki mackerel! It was so soft and delicious that the mackerel melted in my mouth!