In a town where a melancholic sunset marks the end of the day. Nature, food, and air. Kushiro offers the "just right summer." Experience a moment you can't find in the city. Reservations can be made through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

"Nagano Gion Festival" introduces the latest information on new initiatives✨ 〈If you want to revisit this later, don't forget to tap the "save mark"!〉 "Nagano Gion Festival Yatai Parade" 【Event Schedule】 June 6 (Saturday) Evening Festival (Pre-Event) June 7 (Sunday) Yatai Parade (Main Festival) 【What is the Nagano Gion Festival】 Also known as the Gion Festival of Zenkoji, this festival was once regarded as one of Japan's three great Gion festivals along with Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine. "Real-Time Map of the Yatai Parade" This is the first time for this exciting initiative. On June 7 (Sunday), the real-time map will display the current locations of each town's yatai during the Yatai Parade (Main Festival), allowing you to visit the yatai near you. Using the map will help you enjoy the Nagano Gion Festival efficiently. *There is a link to the highlight "Real-Time Map of the Yatai Parade." "Nagano 100-Year Food Booth" A booth selling "Nagano City's flour products" certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs will be set up. How about pairing it with the limited 360 bottles of rosé wine "Nagaroze" and craft beer from Nagano City? 【Event Schedule】June 7 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 【Location】Central Square "Sake Stamp Rally Tour" Visit the sake houses of the towns affiliated with Yasaka Shrine and enjoy Nagano's local sake while collecting four stamps of the house names on your sheet to receive an original hand towel. 【Event Schedule】June 7 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Hand towel distribution from 10 AM to 4 PM) *The implementation time varies by house. Please check the official website for details. 【Participation Fee】2,000 yen for one shaku (available for purchase at Central Square headquarters and other locations) (Includes one cup of sake at each house) 【Implementation Venues】1) Motoyoshicho & Higashinomoncho (jointly), 2) Nishinomoncho, 3) Higashigocho, 4) Gondocho, 5) Higashitsurugamachi, 6) Shindencho, 7) Kamichitosemachi, 8) Kitaishidocho, 9) Minamiishidocho, 10) Minamichitosemachi & Suehirocho (jointly) #Nagano Gion Festival #Gion Festival #Event #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the lemon meringue pie from cafe andon. 🍋

The tap water from Tomakomai City, which boasts the best water quality in Japan for three consecutive years thanks to the Poronai River, is known for its taste comparable to mineral water. First-time tasters may be surprised by the coldness and deliciousness of the tap water. In front of Tomakomai Station, there is a free water supply spot where you can taste the delicious water of Tomakomai. The bottled water "Tomachopp Water" has won a gold medal at the "Monde Selection," an international quality assessment. "Tomachopp Water" is also available for purchase outside of Hokkaido. (See below) Be sure to give it a try! - Dosanko Plaza Yurakucho Store (Tokyo) - Dosanko Plaza Abeno Harukas Store (Osaka) - Nikkō Wano Dai Onsen Yashio no Yu (Tochigi) - Roadside Station Hachioji Takiyama (Tokyo) - Takao-san Sumika (Tokyo)

At Manda Pit, brick buildings remain. Observing the color of the bricks, the shape of the windows, and the thickness of the walls evokes a sense of the substantial beauty found in the architecture of the modern industrial era. When taking photos, pay attention not only to the entire building but also to the texture of the walls and the details of the design. It's a spot where you can enjoy both history and architecture. Visiting Information: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Mine Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Brick Architecture #Travel Photography #Architectural Photography #Industrial Heritage #Modern Industrial Heritage #Miike Coal Mine #Scenic Japan #Historic Landscapes #MandaCoalMine #Arao City #Kumamoto Travel #Brick Architecture #Industrial Heritage #World Heritage #Japan Travel #Visit Japan

Taken on June 1, 26. This is the Bolognese rigatoni from cafe andon.

Oat milk latte and banana caramel cake.

The entertainment in Azumino, "Azumino F-1 Park" is a rental karting facility where both young children and adults can have fun.😆 You can easily experience F1!😄

This is Glin Coffee's hojicha tea latte. The latte art in pink is delightful. 😊 I'm also curious about the other drinks.

Photographed on June 1, 26. I found a blue hydrangea.

We visited Ogijima, an island with nature and art in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, as a family and took a walk to the edge of the island (the walking ark). It was a hot day, making the walk challenging, but we had a great time.

Event Announcement 📣 The "Tokachi Ohira Plain Exchange Festival," where you can experience the charm of agriculture up close, will be held on Sunday, June 7th 😊 We have prepared a variety of content, including experiential programs in collaboration with local students and universities, as well as gourmet delights from Tokachi 🎵 🔷Agricultural Machinery Experience: From historical old farming tools to cutting-edge robotic tractors and toy tractors, a wide range is on display‼ 🔷Hands-on Workshops: Experience making "pork skin bookmarks" and "pressed flower bookmarks" with students from Obihiro Agricultural High School 😍 🔷Fun Learning Booths: Experience cow displays and hands-on activities from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's "Dairy Farming, How About It?" as well as free tastings and surveys of meat products devised by high school students. Tokachi's gourmet delights will also gather together! ❗😍 Enjoy delicious local flavors to your heart's content 🍴 A special day where both adults and children can get excited! We warmly invite you to come with your family 🤗 https://www.tokachi-a-muse.jp/daiheigen...

【Kushiro Line Stamp Rally & Kawayu Onsen Postcard Experience!! Meet Posukuma‼︎🐻📮】 On June 6, 2026, in conjunction with the operation of the Norokko Kawayu Onsen train, we will hold a stamp rally along the Kushiro Line and a postcard experience event for passengers. Please leave your travel memories with a 'small stamp' and a 'postcard'. On that day, the popular Japan Post character 'Posukuma' will welcome everyone at Kawayu Onsen Station🐻✨ We hope you can come and join us! For more details, please check the poster🥳 ・Norokko Train Small Stamp Rally Location: JR Kushiro Station Concourse JR Kawayu Onsen Station Waiting Room Time: Kushiro Station from around 9:30 to 11:00 Kawayu Onsen Station from around 13:30 to 14:50 ・Kawayu Onsen Station Postcard Experience Location: JR Kawayu Onsen Station Waiting Room Time: from around 13:30 to 14:50 For inquiries about the event Miruwa Post Office 015-482-2610 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The pink one is said to enhance romantic luck.

Introducing the grand festival known as "Nagano Gion Matsuri," one of Japan's three major Gion festivals!✨ "Nagano Gion Matsuri Procession of Festival Floats" 【Event Schedule】 June 6 (Saturday) Evening Festival (Pre-event) June 7 (Sunday) Float Procession (Main Festival) 【What is Nagano Gion Matsuri?】 This festival, also referred to as the Gion Matsuri of Zenkoji, was once celebrated alongside Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine as one of Japan's three major Gion festivals. "Evening Festival (Pre-event)" June 6 (Saturday) This year's Evening Festival will be held at Gondo Square! There will also be beer gardens and food trucks. 【Venue】Gondo Square (around Gondo Watanabe Supercenter) 【Time】5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Beer garden starts at 11:00 AM) "Float Procession (Main Festival)" June 7 (Sunday) Be sure to witness the splendor of the floats and their delicate craftsmanship up close. The vibrant lion dance and the graceful traditional Japanese dance create a beautiful performance that you cannot miss! 【Venue】Zenkoji, Zenkoji Omotesando, Central Square, etc. 【Time】Starting at 9:00 AM with "Tsunakiri" and "Osenori & Float Procession" in front of Central Square "Nagano Gion Matsuri Binzuru Market" June 7 (Sunday) To enhance the Nagano Gion Matsuri, the "Zenkoji Binzuru Market" will be held at Central Square on this day, featuring about 30 carefully selected handmade craft shops. 【Venue】Central Square 【Time】10:00 AM to 4:00 PM #Nagano Gion Matsuri #Binzuru Market #Event #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

It’s also nice after the rain.

The local sake 'Daisekkei' is beloved in Azumino. This regional sake features a rich flavor and crisp dryness, using meltwater from the Northern Alps as its brewing water. From everyday favorites enjoyed during casual evening drinks to high-class varieties highly rated at tasting competitions, there is a wide selection available. At the directly managed store 'Hanamon Daisekkei,' which has been renovated from an old traditional house from the late Edo period, you can enjoy tastings and shopping in a calm atmosphere.

Reihoku has become a place where you can say "I'm home." Would you like to come and hear about the present and future of six people who have fallen in love with this town? Thank you for always visiting the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association's website. We are pleased to announce that a joint activity report meeting will be held by the "Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team" and "Local Revitalization Entrepreneurs" active in Reihokumachi! Six members are working hard every day, utilizing their respective areas of expertise for the future of Reihokumachi. At this report meeting, they will share their current activities and passionate thoughts about the "future" they aim to achieve with their own voices. Kenta Ogata, who is in charge of tourism promotion and information dissemination at our association (Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association), along with a diverse group of members, will take the stage. We welcome not only the townspeople but also anyone interested in the revitalization of Reihokumachi, community building, immigration and settlement, and digitalization to join us! ■ Event Overview Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:40 (Registration starts at 13:00) Venue: Shiki Meeting House Community Hall Admission: Free (Everyone is welcome to participate) ■ Introduction of Speakers and Their Fields Koichiro Nakano ── Promotion of Immigration and Settlement Atsushi Kudo ── University Collaboration and Regional Branding Kenta Ogata ── Tourism Promotion and Information Dissemination Hideki Ohnita ── Solving Local Issues Using Digital Tools and Public-Private Partnerships Yuki Okuyama ── Digital Divide Countermeasures Yoko Goto ── Promotion Advisor ■ Contact Information Reihokumachi Planning and Policy Division Address: 660 Shiki, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture, 863-2503 TEL: 0969-35-3334 FAX: 0969-35-2454 We sincerely look forward to your attendance!

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

The snow shape of Mt. Chogatake can be seen from Azumino.😀 On the left shoulder of Mt. Chogatake, the snow shape resembling a butterfly, which inspired its name, is visible. Due to the recent heat, the snow is melting quickly, and before I knew it, it has become quite different from its original butterfly shape…💦

Rokuzan Hall, located in the Rokuzan Art Museum in Azumino, is an iconic presence in Azumino. You can encounter works by Moriye Ogihara (Rokuzan) and Kotaro Takamura, who opened the door to modern Japanese sculpture. 😄

Under the cherry tree is the Jōnen Dōsojin It looks like the village shrine of Jōnen-dake 😆

Meeting the sea, a special day spent at the Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival in Shonan, Japan 🎐 About an hour by train from Tokyo. In Hiratsuka, located in Kanagawa Prefecture's Shonan area, the entire town is adorned with vibrant Tanabata decorations every summer. The "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival." Known as one of Japan's three major Tanabata festivals, it is a summer tradition. Giant Tanabata decorations fill the streets. People in yukata. The summer town transitioning from dusk to night. A nostalgic atmosphere flows, reminiscent of a scene from a movie. However, Hiratsuka's charm isn't just about the festival. Close by, there is a beautiful sea. A crystal-clear blue ocean that feels far removed from the Tokyo suburbs. Colorful fish. Soft corals gently swaying. In the morning, dive into the world of the sea. And from the evening, immerse yourself in a Japanese summer festival. This is the allure of the Shonan area, where you can spend such a special day. Diving is not just about entering the water. It’s about feeling the local atmosphere, walking through the town, meeting people, and experiencing the seasons of Japan. The time that follows the sea becomes an important memory of the journey. This year's "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival" is scheduled to be held from July 3rd to 5th. Discover another side of Japan that you won't find just by sightseeing in Tokyo. Feel the Japanese summer that spreads beyond the sea. 🌈Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours in the ocean near Tokyo. Beginners and solo participants are welcome. English support is also available. We hope you enjoy not just the sea, but a special day spent in Japan. 【Related Keywords】 Diving near Tokyo / Kanagawa Diving / Shonan Diving / Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival / Tokyo Day Trip / Hidden Japan / Dive Near Tokyo / Japan Summer Festival / Japanese Ocean Experience / Tokyo Day Trip Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Photo provided by the Hiratsuka City Tourism Association.

The ears of wheat illuminated by the setting sun create a beautiful landscape of golden-colored wheat fields as the sun sets behind the Northern Alps.

June is a rare month for Japan in that it has no national holidays. After "Golden Week", it is a difficult time for some, as the days without a day off continue and the days get more and more humid, culminating in the rainy season that covers most of the country in regular rainfall. After the cherry blossoms, before the delights of autumn, and just in time for rain and humidity, it is not exactly the most popular season for travel. But rain in Japan has a culture all of its own! Did you know Japan spends more on umbrellas than anywhere else in the world? There are designer umbrellas, cute and distinctive umbrellas, and umbrellas decorated with subculture characters, but the real workhorse of the Japanese umbrella world is the see-through vinyl umbrella. They are available in any convenience store for a few hundred yen, and this cheap cheerfulness leads them to being left behind. (Or taken- charitably, we may say that as they all look indistinguishable, someone may have mistaken your vinyl umbrella for another.) They also can break in a strong wind. But the disposable, readily-replaceable nature of this umbrella is at the core of its charm. In a country with so much foot traffic, the transparency comes in handy for navigating crowded streets. In a crowd a majority of people can often be seen holding these exact same umbrellas in the rain, giving off a distinct atmosphere you can't find in another time or place. If you find yourself in the country in this drizzly time of year, why not bring yourself a cheap and iconic umbrella souvenir?

The rural landscape of Azumino and Mt. Jonen This is the Horigane District The rice fields are planted with rice, creating a lush green scenery. 😀

The winding room is an important facility for understanding the history of Manda Pit. In the coal mine, large machinery and precise operations were necessary to safely connect the underground and above ground. The appearance of the building and the remaining spaces evoke the advanced technology that supported the coal mine. When visiting Manda Pit, be sure to pay attention to its role as well. [Visiting Information] 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: Adults and university students 410 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and junior high school students 210 yen / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Winding Room #Arao City Tourism #Miike Coal Mine #History of Coal Mining #Industrial Heritage #Historical Architecture #Modernization of Japan #History of Technology #Educational Travel #Manda Coal Mine #Industrial Heritage #Japanese History #Kumamoto Travel #Arao City #World Heritage #Travel Japan #Visit Japan

From Ohisama Road, you can see Mt. Jonen. Head straight west from Daiou Wasabi Farm to encounter this view! 😄

On May 31st, Azumino was clear and sunny. The Northern Alps reflected beautifully in the water mirror. 😄 Temperatures are expected to rise to summer levels during the day…💦 Don't forget to stay hydrated!❗️