When it comes to introducing a country and its vibrant culture to newcomers at the airport, making thoughtful choices about what to showcase is essential because first impressions matter. During my recent trip, I stumbled upon Edo-koji, a charming Edo Market Place in the international terminal at Haneda Airport. The area is adorned with quaint, wooden shops that evoke the spirit of an Edo-era village, complete with a small stage that occasionally features captivating cultural displays. On this visit, I was drawn to a stunning pair of two-folded byōbu (folding screens) featuring an enchanting painting of the Wind God and Thunder God. This remarkable piece, crafted by the renowned Rinpa artist Ogata Kōrin, is a replica of an exquisite work by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, illustrating Raijin, the tempestuous god of lightning and storms, alongside Fūjin, the gentle god of wind. Honestly, what could be cooler than this? It’s a perfect representation of Japan’s rich artistic heritage right at the heart of the airport!

["Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be held in again this year!!] On Sunday, February 23, "Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be Held in in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center. A lot of free activities such as walking skiing, snowshoeing, bonfires, talk sessions, delicious food, and more! Adults and children can enjoy this Events, so please come after inviting us. 【Events Overview: Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen】 Date & Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:00~21:00 Held in Location: Kawayu Visitor Center and surroundings (Teshikaga Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6) Admission: Free (Fun each program is also free.) ） * Please purchase food and drinks separately. At Snow Park 2025, a talk session by a guide in the In the town will be held, continuing from last year! Three guides with more than 20 years of immigration experience will talk about their daily feelings about the Nature of Teshikaga Town from their respective perspectives. 【Talk Session Details】 ■ Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 19:00-20:30 ■ Location: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor ■ Speakers: Shigetoshi Tsuchiya (River & Field), Yuya Tsuchida (Somokuya), Masumi Hashida (Nanook) ■ Moderator: Hitoshi Fujiwara (Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council/River & Field) *Admission is free [Contact: Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council (Secretariat)] Teshikaga Town hall Tourism & Commerce Division 015-482-2940 (Tourism & Commerce Division Direct Line / Weekdays: 9:00~17:00) Contact: 090-2075-9764 (Fujiwara)

Last summer, I went to Onomichi in Hiroshima. The photo was taken while visiting a café attached to a guest House called Miharashi-tei and drinking mandarin orange juice. There are many books in the store, and I thought it was wonderful to see a picture of a customer reading a book in front of a beautiful view.

The view from a mountain temple in Yamagata Prefecture. The view at the end of more than 1,000 steps was spectacular. It was a very quiet and quaint place.

【Shirataki Winter Sugata】 Take a look 😳! Due to the cold wave of the past few days, Shirataki has become ❄️✨ beautiful with snow and ice A series of slightly bluish snow and ice pillars make it a spectacular sight 👏 If you can, see for yourself! … I would like to say that, but the road to Shirataki is also coated with snow and ice and is ⚠️ very dangerous This time, specially trained tourism association staff have climbed out of life, so please Enjoy the photos ... 🙏🙏🙏 This is already a dangerous road to Shirataki, so please understand 😭 Even so, the art created by Nature is really beautiful... I was tired of all the snow, but it's ✨ not all bad Let's 💪❤️ 🔥 have a positive and fun time

　In Moseushi Town, from mid-December to the end of March every year, about 13,000 LED illuminations are installed on a birch tree with a height of about 20 meters that grows on the site of the volleyball club training camp of the former Moseushi Commercial High School, and you can enjoy the fantastic scenery. Enjoy the white and blue illuminations reflected on the snow surface!

[About the end of distribution of "Tokutoku Coupon 2025" that can be used at Kawayu Onsen] The "Discount Coupon 2025" that was distributed to Accommodation guests of Kawayu Onsen has been terminated because the planned quantity has been reached. Thank you very much for your Use.

【Yuru Camp △ Model Location Introduction 🥰】 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots Oboshi Park From late March to early April, 2000 Someiyoshino blooms profusely. During the Festival period it is Light up and fantastic You can see the cherry blossoms at night!

The 15th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival ended on 2/9, but the Light up will be extended until 2/24 (Monday shaking holiday) as the Best time to visit the "Atami Sakura" continues. （16:30～23:00） * Photo: 2/8 https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/47...

Introducing the overnight facilities "Iwoyama MOKMOK Base" that opened in September 2023. In addition to the "MOKMOK Terrace," a high-quality space with rock walls reminiscent of the rocks of Mt. Iwo and wood full of the warmth of the Nature, the "MOKMOK Theater," where you can enjoy dynamic fumaroles from a large-format glass screen that resembles a theater screen, the "Iwoyama Museum" where you can learn about the past and present of Mt. Iwo, and the "MOKMOK market & Cafe facilities" where you can find local food and Souvenirs. Please come and visit us!

Autumn Festival in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. The world of Shuji Terayama.

"The 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival" ~ Held in until 3/10! February 9 (Sun) Minami no cherry blossom bloom status It is in the state of "buds". However, today it is warm and the buds are swollen and the petals are about to open. Thereare that it will rain around February 12 and the temperature will rise to 16~18°C, so there is a possibility that it will start blooming all at once. ※2/1~18:00~21:00 every day Held in cherry blossom Light up at night > bamboo lights & illumination & rape flower Light up. ◇ Please refer to the following for "flowering status" https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=162849&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot... Click here for the Information of the 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=73493&cat=18736&type=event...

It is a scenic spot of KushiHonmachi Oshima, Wakayama Prefecture. What you can see at the end of the cliff is the Kashinozaki Lighthouse. This is It is also one of Famous for rock fishing.

Shirakawa Township in winter. I took this photo with my iPHONE from the Hagimachi Ruins of the Castle Observation decks. Even if you don't have a camera, you can still enjoy shooting. Shirakawa, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture

Introducing the winter charm of the scenic spot "Tenryukyo" in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture! Snow piles up on the rock faces and trees, and the Silver World Unfolds. The contrast with the clear blue water of the Tenryu River is very beautiful, and you can enjoy the scenery like an ink painting. In winter, there are few tourists, and one of the attractions is that you can enjoy Nature quietly. Walking along the snow-covered Promenade and taking a deep breath in the clear air soothes the mind... There are also Hot Spring around Tenryukyo, which is perfect for warming up your cold body in winter. At Tenryukyo Hot Spring "Goyukkuri", you can soak in the hot water leisurely while looking at the beauty of the Valleys. In winter, Tenryu Gorge is a hidden famous landmarks where you can enjoy the beauty of nature in silence. Be sure to visit the fantastic Tenryukyo surrounded by snowy scenery. ♨ Tenryukyo Hot Spring Location: 4992-5 Kawaji, Iida-shi, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-27-4011

Hello, this 😃 is the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Main Building. The cold days continue, but here in Shosenkyo Gorge, you can feel the clear air comfortably. Currently, next to the Main Building, we are trying to make an "ice object" that takes advantage of this cold! After strolling through the famous "Senga Waterfall" and the mysterious "stone gate" on the promenade that seems to stick and does not stick, be sure to take a look at the "Ice Objects". Rainbows were seen today at both Senga Waterfall and ice objects! When you come, please take all possible measures to protect yourself from the cold and enjoy ♪ it

Scenes of the Ice Candle Festival broadcast on NHK "Hotto News Hokkaido Province North Okhotsk" yesterday! It was taken very beautifully, please ❄🔥❄ take a look ~! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20250205/7000073224.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRQlZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHai1xh5NHHhmpeFB_zRAmTWFUNGxW42rHN5r3OoBDgdYfSZLbjRHlYONgg_aem_x2gCT_NK5bm6sLfv34Hqtw...

The "Atami cherry blossoms" in various places in Atami City are in Best time to visit! In addition to the Itokawa Promenade, which is the venue of the cherry blossom festival, it blooms in various places such as "Sanremo Park" next to Atami Port, "Seaside Park" in front of Marine Spa Atami, and "Nagisa Small Park" in front of Tachibana Ryokan. This season, due to the influence of warm winters and little rainfall, the flowering speed is quite slow, and the degree of flowering varies greatly depending on the tree, but the number of trees in Best time to visit has finally increased. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

[Yuru Camp △ Meat 🥰 Takahashi that appeared in Takabayashi of meat] Specialties Horse sashimi and chicken stew are famous.

Deciduous metasequoia Even if the leaves fall, the branches are in place, so it has a clean silhouette and a sense of transparency, which is beautiful Fresh greenery is good, Autumn leaves are good, leaf litter is good, Snow makeup is also good. It looks great no matter what you wear! Metasequoia trees. Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Unlike yesterday, Teshikaga Town has a calm sky. Beautiful. white scenery as far as the eye can see. It's a very sightseeing day, so please ☺️⛄️❄️ come by all means

An abandoned company in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which I visited last summer. Komainu is written by Kazuhei Kobayashi. It is a world where the Great Devil is likely to appear.

🌳🚲 Tour de Yatsugatake resumes 🚲🌳 After five years of warming, the Tour de Yatsugatake ✨ is making a new start this year We look forward to your participation! 🚴‍♂️☀️ ◇◇Points◇◇ ☑️ Elevation difference 1,087m Hill Climb Elevation Difference of 1,087m Cycle Race Across Seasons! ☑️ Snow Viewing Cycle Limited opening of sections that are closed in winter! Scenic race through birch groves and residual snow ☑️ Birch forest You can enjoy the stunning beauty of the scenery by riding while looking at the birch, which is said to be the most beautiful in No.1 in Japan – – – 《Schedule》 Sunday, April 13, 2025 《Held in》 Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Highlands - Route 299 - 《Competition Events》 Hill Climb Bicycle Race 《Course Outline》 【Full Course】 Dream Forest (Elevation 1,040m) - Mugikusa Pass (Elevation 2,127m) Distance: 20.8km Elevation difference: 1,087m 【Half Course】 Yumenomori (Elevation 1,040m) - Yachiho Highlands Ski Resort (Elevation 1,625m) Distance: 11.4km Elevation difference: 585m 《Reception》 ・ Reception the day before (4/12) Location: Roadside Station Yachiho Highlands Outdoor Exchange Plaza (planned) * Those who register the day before will receive a 1,000 yen discount. ・Same-day reception (4/13) Location: Dream Forest: Starting point headquarters (tentative) * After reception, we will guide you to the location of the Car parking lot. 《Eligibility》 ○ Those who have the running ability to complete each course. ○ Participation under the age of 18 requires the consent of a parent or guardian. ○ Those who can comply with the tournament rules, traffic rules, and manners. ○ Those who have accepted the contents of the tournament rules. 《Capacity》 700 * There is no quota for each category. 《Application》 Application period: December 21, 2024 - March 16, 2025 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – –

The "Atami cherry blossoms" on the Itokawa Promenade, upstream, are now in Best time to visit. Downstream varies from tree to tree, and some trees are far behind. The 15th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

On February 1, Monbetsu City announced the first day of drift ice. It is the first day of drift ice, which is 13 days later than last year (January 19) and 8 days later than the average year (January 24).

[Yuru Camp △ SEASON3 model location introduction] Fujikawa Town Oyanagawa Valleys The Oyanagawa River Valleys has fresh greenery in early summer and Autumn leaves in autumn. Seasonal nature is a popular trek It has become a Spot. Within the Valleys, there are 10 bottles large and small Suspension Bridge and five waterfalls There are.

It is a Cluster of trees of Miyama Kirishima around Mt. Eboshi. Every year from around May, the deep mountain Kirishima as far as the eye can see dyes the mountains pink. The sea of flowers as far as the eye can see is truly Cool Japan! Location: Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture

When I went to the Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, I encountered a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Otorii Gate. It's so divine, it's cool Japan! Location: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Starry sky of Lake Yamanaka 2025.02.01 When I arrived in the middle of the night, it was so beautiful that I took out my camera in -4 degrees Celsius. This is a photo taken from the beach next to "Kirara" in Lake Yamanaka. Above Mt. Fuji is the winter constellation "Orion". The scenery unique to winter when the air is clear. There was no wind and the reflection on the lake surface was great.

It is Japanese cedar shrine in Rice City, Yamagata Prefecture