From the summit of Mt. Takao in Hachioji City, you can see "Diamond Fuji" as the sun sinks into the crater of Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, on December 17 Sat ~ 25 Sun, 2022 around the winter solstice in December every year. It is a precious and mysterious sight that can only be seen for a few days in one year, even for a few minutes. You can see Diamond Fuji depending on the weather, so please check the weather forecast before visiting. Mt. Takao can be reached in one hour from central Tokyo, and there are cable cars and lifts to the mountainside, so you can easily visit it. It is very cold in winter now, so please wear warm clothes.

Went to a nice little cafe/restaurant in Higashi-Ogu the other day. They had a really tasty pork sautee and all sorts of healthy vegetables It tasted great and I felt really healthy after eating it. It was quite reasonably priced as well. I believe this cost 900 yen or so. The place was called Oaikodou おあいこ堂

Tengu-yaki (天狗焼き), a souvenir I bought on a field trip to Mt. Takao. It is shaped like a tengu, a yokai (a supernatural creature) said to live on Mt. Takao. I expected it to be filled with anko (sweet red bean paste), but it turned out to be mashed kuromame (black soybeans) — its subtle sweetness was delightful. Our school is at Nishi-Hachioji Station, near Takao Station. Nishi-Hachioji is on the Chuo Line, which connects to Tokyo and Shinjuku; it lies between Hachioji, convenient for shopping, and Mt. Takao, rich in nature. It was ranked first in the recently announced "Most Livable Cities" ranking. With many supermarkets and hospitals and low rent, it comes highly recommended 😊.

Posted by acco, who has a pulp art atelier in Kamakura Introducing "Washi art carefully finished one by one from washi paper"! The delicately made lamp is fantastic and wonderful. This work is exhibited at the "Merry Christmas" exhibition at Gallery ARTS RUSH in Daikanyama, Tokyo from December 7th ~ December 25th. Please check the post for details.

Azalea and Senbon Torii A competition between azaleas and torii gates at Nezu Shrine. I admired the beauty. Memories of the Year

In spring, the bright light is in the hills park. I came across a forest with cherry blossoms that looked like the original scenery of Japan. Memories of the Year

In spring, at Kichijoji Bunkyo Ward, the weeping cherry blossoms are superb. I was impressed by the number of bottles I had never seen before. Memories of the Year

Meguro River in spring The Meguro River glitters under the bright spring sun. Memories of the Year

[English/Japanese] Hachioji is famous for Mt. Takao. You can see Mt. Takao from school. The other day I climbed Mt. Takao on a school excursion. The autumn leaves were still at their peak, and the view from the lift was excellent. You can also enjoy the scenery along the path to the summit, including finding a rare cedar tree. It was a clear day, so Mt. Fuji was easy to see. I recommend visiting on weekdays when there are fewer people. Hachioji is known for Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao can be seen from the school. The other day I climbed Mt. Takao on a school field trip. The autumn foliage was still present, and the view from the lift was very nice. On the way to the summit you can enjoy the scenery, such as discovering a rare cedar tree. Because it was a sunny day, Mt. Fuji was clearly visible. Weekdays are less crowded and recommended.

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Famous samurai appeals precaution against fire. Takahata Fudo no Toshizo Hijikata also beware of fire

Konica Minolta Planetarium in Yurakucho This is a photo I took when I went there before Corona, but unlike the planetarium I saw as a child, it was ☺️ the latest and seemed to be an attraction.

Skytree🎄 visible from the star-shaped Xmas wreath.*

Skytree Photography 📸

I 📸 went to take a picture of the Sky Tree

『Blue bird』 With the hope that the blue bird will bring happiness. Washi art carefully finished one by one from washi paper, pulp art blade lamps were made. The stand was designed in the image of a bird's toe. It is designed for indirect lighting that glows LEDs with batteries, and it is very beautiful when lit in a room at night. The light through the washi paper envelops the space with soft light. We are exhibiting at the "Merry Christmas" exhibition at ARTS RUSH, Gallery ARTS RUSH in Daikanyama, Tokyo, which started today. Art Rush is an art gallery that can be walked from Daikanyama Station and Ebisu Station in about 5 to 6 minutes, where you can enjoy the works of unique artists. Please feel free to carry it when you come nearby. Art Rush Special Exhibition Vol.401 Chritmas Exhibition 『 ～Merry Christmas～』 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 ~ Sunday, December 25, 2022 AM10:00~PM6:00 Closed on Tuesdays admission free =Participating Artists= Silhouette Factory / Takio Ejima Imo Yume Workshop / Sachi Okazawa / Myu Masaaki Watanabe / Aki Higashida / Akiko Miura Ryo Takagi / Kiyoba / Mai Nakahirai acco/Gimmel Garden/愼作 角 < jumping in> Hina Aoyama 〒150-0021 2-14-10 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Twawon Daikanyama 103 tel 03-3770-6786／fax 03-3770-6786

Across the street from the school is Koujiya Hachioji, a shop specializing in rice koji. Rice koji is rice malt made by cultivating fungi on cooked rice, and it is used in many Japanese dishes. It was very cold in Hachioji today, so I ordered a hot rice koji smoothie. Its gentle sweetness warmed my chilled body and left me feeling refreshed. In Japan, both adults and children often drink amazake, made from rice malt, during winter. When I tell foreign students this, they are surprised and ask, "Children drink sake too?" Amazake is called “sake,” but some varieties contain no alcohol. Please give it a try.

At Kushinbutsu Joshinji Temple, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Green, red, yellow.

The illuminations at Hachioji Station attracted people stopping to take photos and others meeting up. Although the school is at nearby Nishi-Hachioji Station, students often use Hachioji Station for part-time work.

Went to Shinjuku Gyoen again, this time to see the autumn leaves before the season ends. The park was as beautiful as I thought it would be. Some of the colors were so vibrant as well, it was really nice. The park was nice and quiet and while it was a bit chilly outside, it was a nice chance to get some fresh air. Been busy lately and haven’t been able to go out as much because of it, so this was a nice change of pace

Almost every spot from where Fujisan is visible seems picturesque to me whether it is my workplace or rooftop of my home or any tourist spot. I visited matsuda herb garden in last Spring and it was 1st trip to matsuda but this trip was unforgettable. The scenic beauty of mount fuji framed with cherry blossom looks so beautiful. It's was very picturesque and scenic spot.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "umestagram" post "Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo". It's a cute photo of the beckoning cats with simple expressions. Gotokuji Temple, which is related to Maneki-neko, is located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo in the Kanto region. A long time ago, Naotaka Ii, the lord of the Hikone clan, was beckoned by a cat in the temple on his way home from falconry and went inside, and suddenly a thunderclap came. The episode that he was able to avoid difficulties thanks to the cat and also enjoyed talking with Kazuhisa is the origin of "Maneki Neko's Birthplace". In the wake of this, Godeji Temple was revived in the 10th year of Kanei 1633 with the support of Ii Naotaka. At Godeji Temple, the beckoning cat is called "Maneki Neko". In the "Shofukuden" in the precincts, various sizes of Shofuku cat children are dedicated, and the sight is breathtaking. At the shrine office, you will receive a red seal and an amulet and figurine of a Shofuku cat child, so how about a souvenir? At the café "Mahorodo Aozuki" in the vicinity, you can enjoy a menu related to Godeji Temple such as "Maneki Nekodora". Access is about a 10-minute walk from Gotokuji Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, and about a 5-minute walk from Miyanosaka Station on the Tokyu Setagaya Line. There are many signs and figurines with cat motifs in front of the station and in the shopping street, and there are many highlights while going from the station to Gotokuji Temple.

Ate lunch at Ueno Station today. I found a soba restaurant that looked good so I decided to eat there. It tasted delicious and the tempura was cooked perfectly!

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[English/Japanese] This is a view of the ginkgo trees along Koshu Kaido, a one-minute walk from the school. Hachioji held the Ginkgo Festival over the weekend. Before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, our school's students also participated as volunteer international students. The rows of ginkgo trees are at their peak now. Come and see them. A one-minute walk from the school, this is the ginkgo tree avenue along Koshu Kaido. Hachioji held the “Ichou Festival” over the weekend. Before the novel coronavirus spread, students from our school also took part as volunteer international students. The ginkgo avenue is now in full bloom. Be sure to come and see it.

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On November 19 Sat and 20 Sun, 2022, the "Hachioji Ichō Festival" was held mainly on the Koshu Kaido in Hachioji City, Tokyo! Led by citizens, Sekisho orienteering, tourist product exhibitions, shops such as the Hometown Bazaar, and a classic car parade were held. Although the scale of the festival was smaller than usual, many people enjoyed the popular festival of Hachioji.

[English/Japanese] A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a “Hachioji Castle Monaka” at the Japanese sweets shop Senshuen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This “Hachioji Castle Monaka” is a confection shaped like the castle that stood then. The monaka is filled with sweet red bean paste and was delicious 😊 By the way, Hachioji Castle no longer exists, but the site where the castle once stood is now a park. I would like to visit it with my students someday. A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a “Hachioji Castle Monaka” at the wagashi shop Senshuen. Actually, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This “Hachioji Castle Monaka” is a sweet shaped like the castle that stood at that time. The monaka is firmly filled with anko (a sweet paste made from beans) and was very tasty 😊 By the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I’d like to go there with my students someday.

Tokyo City view from the Shibuya sky on a full moon day. On this day moon looks like be an equal distance from both of the tokyo's top two iconic symbol like Tokyo tower and Tokyo skytree. And also the cityscapes amused me so much. Enjoyed the evening very much