This is the Toyooka Village Tourism Association. Hello to everyone watching the Cool Japan Video! Toyooka Village, in Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture, in a region known as Minami Shinshu (Southern Shinshu). The village has a population of approximately 6,500. Compared to much of Nagano Prefecture, Toyooka Village enjoys a relatively mild climate with little snowfall, making it a thriving agricultural community for fruits and vegetables. On Cool Japan Video, we will be sharing recommended information about Minami Shinshu Toyooka Village, so please enjoy our content. In this first post, we will briefly introduce some special experience plans and sightseeing spots you can enjoy within Toyooka Village. ■□ Cycling Guided Tours to Fully Enjoy Toyooka Village’s Nature □■ The Toyooka Village Tourism Association offers the following cycling guided tours to allow visitors to experience the village’s natural blessings. Our cycling tours use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles), making it easy to navigate even uphill slopes♪ Even if you are not used to cycling, our Japan Cycling Guide Association–certified guides will provide support, so you can feel at ease. ◇ Fruit Sweets Plan ◇ This beginner-friendly course takes about two to two and a half hours to complete♪ Harvest seasonal fruit and then enjoy a dessert prepared on the spot by the chef at the local restaurant Cafe & Dining en—an experience you can enjoy year-round. Taste sweets made from freshly picked Toyooka Village fruit♪ ◇ Forest Road Activity Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late May through the end of August♪ This roughly three- to four-hour course offers thrills and excitement as you ride over bumpy paths you wouldn’t normally take. After working up a sweat in the midsummer heat, the natural water slide will create an unforgettable memory! After enjoying playing in the river, relax with a takeaway lunch from Toyooka Village. ◇ Exquisite Course Lunch Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late April through early December♪ This roughly four- to four-and-a-half-hour plan lets you experience harvesting Toyooka Village’s seasonal vegetables. After harvesting with a local farmer, savor a superb multi-course lunch prepared by a dedicated chef using freshly picked vegetables while enjoying the spectacular view of the Ina Valley below. ◇ Night Tour Overnight Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late April through mid-October♪ This evening-start plan lets you enjoy sunset cycling and vegetable harvesting in Toyooka Village, followed by a luxurious BBQ dinner prepared by a dedicated chef with a panoramic view of the Ina Valley below. Afterward, you can soak in a ceramic bath and spend the night at Toyo Terrace for a relaxing, indulgent stay. ■□ Must-See Sightseeing Spots in Toyooka Village □■ ◇ Roadside Station "Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche" ◇ A must-see spot showcasing fresh local produce and specialty items. Serving as the regional food market of southern Shinshu, it offers a wide selection of locally grown vegetables and fruits—perfect souvenirs for your Toyooka Village visit. ◇ Fukushima Teppen Park ◇ From the park’s observation deck, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Maeda rice terraces in Fukushima Honmura and the Ina Valley. During winter, seasonal illuminations are also displayed. ◇ Mibusawa Fudo Falls ◇ This waterfall has a 15-meter drop. It is about a five-minute walk from the prefectural road, so you can visit easily. (You can also reach it by rental bicycle.) ◇ Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Sasamidaira ◇ This weeping cherry tree reaches about 15 meters in height and is estimated to be over 400 years old. It is designated as a Toyooka Village natural monument. ■□ Popular Events Loved in Toyooka Village □■ ◇ Toyooka Festival ◇ Held each year in November at the Toyooka Village Hall venue, the Toyooka Festival attracts roughly 12,000 attendees in total and is one of the village’s most popular events. Many food stalls line the venue, and stage events and musical fireworks take place. ■□ Specialty Products of Toyooka Village □■ Toyooka Village produces delicious fresh fruits nurtured by its rich nature, including peaches, apples, Shine Muscat grapes, Ichida persimmons, and pears. The village is also known for matsutake mushrooms, often called the king of mushrooms. These specialty products are carefully cultivated by local people, and their flavors have impressed many visitors. In Toyooka Village, you can also enjoy seasonal fruit-picking experiences such as the apple tree owner system and peach picking. These activities are especially recommended for families, giving children a valuable chance to enjoy nature while learning the importance of food. Also, at the Vegetable Garden Buffet Restaurant Vegful Kitchen, you can enjoy superb dishes made with fresh vegetables from Toyooka Village in a buffet style. When visiting Toyooka Village, be sure to fully indulge in the local cuisine! ■□ Enjoy Toyooka Village Tourism □■ Toyooka Village also runs the Toyooka Village Working Holiday program, which offers countryside living experiences and agricultural experiences for those considering relocating to the countryside or starting farming. Surrounded by Toyooka Village’s great natural beauty, why not escape the daily hustle and find true relaxation? 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NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Higashi Kagura Town Tourism Association. Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido is a town with a population of 9,851 as of September 2023 adjacent to Asahikawa City. Higashi-Kagura is known as the "City of Flowers" and in 2000 won the Minister of Construction Award at the National Flower Town Development Competition. Each neighborhood association sets up flower beds, and the townspeople cooperate in the "Flower Full Campaign" to carry out beautiful environmental activities centered on flowers. Higashi Kaguracho is the location of Asahikawa Airport, the gateway to the north, which is Used by many people both in Japan and overseas, and is visited by many people throughout the year. In this first post, we will introduce the attractions of Higashikaguracho, such as sightseeing spots and outdoor information of Higashikaguracho, Hokkaido! ≪ Sightseeing and outdoor spots in Higashikagura, Hokkaido ≫ ◆ Yoshitsune Park It is a flower spot in Higashikaguracho, which is also famous for cherry blossoms and azaleas. In spring, the flower beds and cherry blossoms that surround the fountain in the park are colored. Yoshitsune Park is also the venue for the Higashikagura Flower Festival, a festivals held every August. At the Higashikagura Flower Festival, you can enjoy a flower market and a flower parade, and events such as the "Face Saddle Billboard Contest" and the "Townspeople Rakugeikai" are held at the same time. Don't miss the "Fireworks and Laser Show", a fireworks display with music and lasers held at night! Contents at the time of the 2023 event ◆ Hijirino Park It is a park that is also one of the flower spots in Higashi Kaguracho. The park has a vast lawn, large playground equipment, and a water play area, making it a space that both adults and children can enjoy. There are also facilities with drinking fountains and nursing rooms. ◆ Higashikagura Forest Park Higashikagura Forest Park is a hands-on park where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. You can enjoy various outdoor activities such as nature observation, picnics, and camping. ・Higashikagura Forest Park Campground [Business period: Late April ~ late October closed in 2023] It is a campsite in "Higashikagura Forest Park". Barbecue corner and shower room are also substantial! There is also a pet site, so you can enjoy camping with your dog or cat. Use also for bungalows and cabins. ・Higashikagura Forest Park Auto Camp Field Furore [Business period: Late April ~ late October closed in 2023] It is an "auto camp site" adjacent to "Higashikagura Forest Park", and there are camping car sites, standard car sites A and B, and a total of 50 sites are maintained. Air-conditioned Flore cabins and Flore mini cabins with sofas are also available. There is also a "Hokkaido Premium Camp Plan" where all camping equipment is rented and set up by staff. ◆ Higashikagura Forest Park Park Golf Course [Business period: Early April ~ Snow around November] It is a park golf course with 5 courses and 45 holes, from courses for beginners to advanced courses. Use the general course from the age of 10. The "Three Dome Indoor Park Golf Course" attached to the venue is open from mid-November ~ early April, so you can play even in the middle of winter. Please take a break for lunch at the adjacent cafeteria. ◆ Exchange Plaza Azalea Museum Located near the Higashi Kagura Town Hall, it is a welfare and education complex. The "Local Documents Exhibition Room" in the museum exhibits about 400 cultural properties, including stone tools from the Jomon period, excavated from the excavated Sawada-no-sawa ruins in Higashi-Kagura-cho. ◆ Asahikawa Airport General Information Asahikawa Airport General Information is one of the facilities that you should use when sightseeing. We also provide transportation information, lodging information, and distribution of tourist pamphlets. Please feel free to Use when Use Asahikawa Airport! ≪ Furusato Nozei ≫ in Higashikagura, Hokkaido Higashikagura Town, Hokkaido, which receives snowmelt water from Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, is one of the best "rice destinations" in Hokkaido. Agriculture is also thriving, and there are plenty of delicious vegetables such as asparagus and tomatoes! As a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Higashi Kagura Town, Hokkaido, we offer "Nanatsuboshi", "Hokuto Rice Yumepilika", "Summer Strawberry", etc. In addition, there are a wide variety of hotel lodging tickets and crafts. Please check each Furusato Nozei tax payment! ≪ Climate weather in Higashikagura, Hokkaido ≫ Higashikagura Town in Hokkaido has a large temperature difference and is also designated as a heavy snowfall area. In winter, minus 25 degrees Celsius can be observed, and the cold is severe, so please be careful to protect yourself from the cold when traveling. Higashikaguracho, Hokkaido is also dotted with hot spring facilities. Especially in the cold season, enjoy the snowy scenery while warming up in the hot springs. In the future, this account will continue to deliver the charm of Higashikagura Town in Hokkaido and tourist information. Thank you for your continued support! [Access information to Higashikagura Town, Hokkaido] ◎ Car ・About 25 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station about 45 minutes by bus ・About 5 minutes from Asahikawa Airport ・About 45 minutes from Asahikawa Takasu IC ◎ Train ・Take the limited express from Sapporo Station and get off at Asahikawa Station, walk for about 5 minutes total/about 95 minutes

Festivals 🌸 to welcome spring in Chichibu This is the "Yamada Spring Festival" held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is held annually in the second week of March. Since it is a festival to welcome spring in Chichibu, festival floats go to greet each shrine, and fireworks go off 🎇 at night I'm 😆 looking forward to next year

During springtime, it's a joy to watch birds get excited amidst cherry blossom- happy to capture pink sakura framed bird moment. Its a spring fest for birds. This photo was taken in Oizumi central park in Nerima.

It is a "Hinamatsuri" event in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. At the former Yamamura family residence in the Hamasaki Denken district, a checkered doll called "Hoko-san" was also on display. "Hoko-san and Hoko dolls" are generally given to celebrate the first festival of a baby girl. In the past, they were dressed in maternity clothes, which were also given to the celebration, and decorated with Hina dolls. It seems like everyone is staring at you, and I'm a little intimidated.

It is a "Hinamatsuri" event in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The Kubota House, built in the late Edo period, exhibited about 400 dolls, including Gotenbina and Yuso Kubina. It was a spectacular and fantastic space where the old chicks under Hagi Castle seemed to be playing a song at any moment.

■ Date and time 2024 Reiwa 6Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. ■Venue Nirasaki City Citizens' Exchange Center Nikoli 1st Floor Open Terrace Address: 1-2-50 Wakamiya, Nirasaki City ---------------- Popular shops in Nirasaki City will gather! !! NIRA Markets is packed with many delicious flavors and experiences, such as mildly flavored coffee, freshly fried crispy authentic Indian curry bread, niraman and nira yakisoba with plenty of "chives"! Be sure to visit Nirasaki in spring! ≪ chance to win the Garapon lottery! ≫ Limited to the first 100 people! Use the two shops in NIRA markets, Get a chance to win a Garapon lottery to win Neela goods! ≪ will be held at the same time! "Nirasaki Wine Festival"≫ A large collection of wines that Nirasaki City is proud of! There are plenty of plans to liven up events such as delicious gourmet food, wine, bingo games, wine seminars, and wine competitions! Venue: Nirasaki Station Square Organizer: Nirasaki Wine Promotion Executive Committee

It is a fire festival "Lantern Festival" held on the night of February 6th at Kamakura Shrine in Shingu City. It is spectacular to see more than 1,000 children running down the steep stone steps with torches.

Akita prefecture is a breathtaking destination that boasts of magnetic wilderness and a perfect climate for growing the most delicious apples you have ever tasted. During my recent visit to the Yokote Kamakura Festival, my eyes were caught by the sight of sugar-coated, bright-red Akita apples that looked incredibly tempting. Without second thoughts, I grabbed one and took a bite. The sweetness was unlike anything I had ever tasted before, and it left me craving for more. It was truly an exhilarating experience!

This is the state of the "Flower Festival".

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Nirasaki Tourism Association. Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture and is an area full of rich nature and deep history. In this First Post, we will introduce plenty of attractions such as sightseeing spots and event information in Nirasaki City! ◆❖◇What is Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? ◇❖◆ Nirasaki City is a city with a population of about 28,000. With famous peaks such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps in the background, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, and it is also known as the birthplace of the Kai Takeda Family. In addition to fruits such as grapes and peaches grown in the land rich in nature, the mellow aroma and flavorful wine are also exquisite! Nirasaki City Yamanashi Prefecture is very convenient to access from central Tokyo, and you can easily visit it on a day trip. [Access by train] Shinjuku Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Matsumoto Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes [Access by car] Chofu IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Expressway about 1 hour 30 minutes Nagoya IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Automobile Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes ◆ ❖ ◇ 6 recommended sightseeing spots of "Nirasaki", a town with a view of Mt. Fuji ◇ ❖ ◆ 【Mt. Amari】 The Mt. Amari in Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park has been selected as one of the Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains. The parking lot is about a 30-minute walk to the summit, so you can easily enjoy climbing and hiking. The view from the top is spectacular, and if the conditions are right, you can see Mt. Fuji floating in a sea of clouds. Don't miss the Astragalus azaleas, which bloom around the beginning of June! 【Crocodile Mound Sakura】 The 330-year-old Ipponzakura tree that blooms on the alligator mound was designated as a natural monument of Nirasaki City in the first year of Heisei. In the background of the towering cherry blossom trees, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and it is also popular as a photo spot. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are lit up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. 【Takeda Hachimangu】 Takeda Hachimangu Shrine was founded in 822 AD and is associated with the Kai Takeda Family. The Main Shrine was rebuilt by Lord Takeda Shingen and is also an important cultural property of Japan. 【Nirasaki Omura Memorial Park】 At Omura Memorial Park, you can experience art at the Nirasaki Omura Museum of Art, where paintings and ceramics collected by Dr. Satoshi Omura, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are exhibited, enjoy cooking at the soba restaurant, refresh your mind and body at the hot spring for a day trip, and deepen your learning and interaction with people at the Hakuyuki Dormitory. Please spend a meaningful time with the scenic scenery that changes its expression with the seasons. 【Ruins of Shinpu Castle】 The ruins of Ruins of Shinpu Castle were built by Prince Takeda Katsuyori in 1581 on the plateau of Shichiri Rock. The Ruins of the Castle was set on fire by the Oda and Tokugawa forces 68 days after its construction, but it is a castle ruin that conveys the culmination of the Takeda family to this day. From the Ruins of the Castle, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and around the beginning of April, the whole area blooms like a pink carpet, and Shinpu Momogengo is a superb view! 【Kayagatake】 The final resting place of Hisaya Fukada, the author of "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains". From the summit of the mountain, which is about 1704 meters above sea level, you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake. Because the mountain looks very similar to Yatsugatake, it is nicknamed "fake eight". ◆❖◇Events and festivals in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ 【Fukada Festival】 In addition to being active in the literary world such as numerous mountain books, novels, and travelogues such as "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", this event will be held at Kayagatake, the final place of the mountaineer "Hisaya Fukada", who left a great mark on the Japanese mountain world. At the Fukada Festival, a memorial ceremony and a commemorative mountain climb are held every year to commemorate his legacy. 【Summer Illumination in Nirasaki】 The Ministry of Education's anthem "Tanabata-sama" begins with "Sasa-no-ha, Sarasara, Kiba-ni, sway...". The poet who wrote the Tanabata in a nursery rhyme is "Hanayo Gondo" from Nirasaki City. In Nirasaki City, as the birthplace of Hanayo Gondo, illuminations and Tanabata decorations inspired by Tanabata are held every summer. 【Memorial service for fallen Takeda warriors, Fireworks display in Narasaki, Takeda no Sato】 Approximately 6,600 fireworks, including star mines, will be launched in the night sky of the main venue, Kamanashigawa River Park. Many food stalls are also lined up at the venue to liven up the festivals. 【Illumination in Nirasaki】 Approximately 60,000 bulbs of light, including a 7-meter-high tree, heart-shaped objects, and illuminations with the motif of cherry blossoms on an alligator mound in full bloom, vividly color the Nirasaki Station Square. ◆❖◇Other recommended information in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ Furusato Nozei in Nirasaki City offers fruity wine made from 100% Nirasaki grapes, Koshu whiskey recommended for highballs, and fruits such as fresh peaches and grapes as thank-you gifts. Taste the gourmet food of Nirasaki. Nirasaki City is full of rich nature, deep history, delicious specialty products, and heartwarming events. Come and take a trip to make new discoveries and memories in Nirasaki City! We look forward to seeing you there. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide recommended information on Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, so please follow us!

In 1575, the Battle of Nagashino, in which Takeda Katsuyori, who led the strongest cavalry corps at the time, and the allied forces led by Nobunaga and Ieyasu clashed. At Yutani Onsen, a 1300-year-old hot spring resort in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, where the local preservation society performed the "Jin Drum" that sounded on the battlefield to raise the morale of soldiers during the Battle of Nagashino. Visit on the last Saturday of February 2024 I hope that traditional culture will continue forever.

It is a World Heritage Site, but it is lit up three times a year. The other day, there was a winter illumination event, so I went there. This time, I made a reservation half a year ago, so I was able to stay lodging in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri minshuku, and thanks to that, I was able to fully enjoy the nostalgic original scenery of Japan. In addition to the illumination at night, the quiet early morning walk, which is only possible for those who stayed at the lodging, was exceptional.

It is a World Heritage Site, but it is lit up three times a year. The other day, there was a winter illumination event, so I went there. This time, I made a reservation half a year ago, so I was able to stay lodging in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri minshuku, and thanks to that, I was able to fully enjoy the nostalgic original scenery of Japan. In addition to the illumination at night, the quiet early morning walk, which is only possible for those who stayed at the lodging, was exceptional.

˗ˏˋ\ ✨Final Ceremony✨ /／ˎˊ˗ A fitting final event will be held at Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace!! 🥳 The new specialty “Sen’nin Nabe” (thousand-person hot pot) will be handed out for free, and special guests will appear!! 💁‍♀️ For details, search for Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace 2024! 💻 ************************************************************************* 📅 Saturday, February 24 — 1:00 PM 🎈Special venue on Nishikimachi 1-jo Street (next to Gogo Shokudo)

This is the Tonosho Tourism Association! Nice to meet you all! Chiba Prefecture Katori-gun Tonosho Town is a town with a population of about 13,000 located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended information on Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture, so thank you. 【What is Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture?】 】 The Tone River, a first-class river, flows in the northern part of the town, and Tonosho Town is rich in nature. Blessed with water and greenery, known as the "City of Water and Greenery", the town offers peace of mind to those who visit. It is about 2 hours by car from Tokyo and 1 hour from Narita Airport. 【History of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture has a history of being created in 1955 by the merger of Sasagawa Town, Jindai Village, Tachibana Village, and Tonosho Village. Blessed with abundant water sources, Tonosho Town has been active in rice cultivation since ancient times, and in the Edo period, rice cultivation and soy sauce brewing flourished. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Since this is my First Post, I would like to briefly introduce some recommended sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town. ・Hatcho Weir commonly known as Natsume Weir Hatcho Weir is an agricultural reservoir that utilizes the abundant water of the Tone River. During the winter season, thousands of mallards, Little Ducks and Swans fly in. You can enjoy bird watching at the waterfowl observation house set up in the adjacent Prefectural Forest. ・Suwa Daijin It is said that Shigezo Sasagawa, a historical figure from Tonosho Town, held a votive sumo tournament here. There is also a monument to the god of sumo wrestling and a Dohyo sumo ring in the precincts, and in the summer it is held as a sumo festival in Sasakawa, and it is used at the summer lodging of the Dewakai stable. ・TodaishaTodai Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a long history that was founded more than 1,800 years ago, and The ceremonial grand shrine festival held every 20 years is the largest festival in this area. ・Tenpo Suikoden Relics Museum: There are many cultural properties on display related to the story "Tenpo Suikoden", which depicts the power struggle between Shigezo Sasagawa and Iioka Sukegoro in the Edo period. 【Festivals and events in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 ・Tonosho Fureai Festival The Tonosho Fureai Festival is an event held every year on November 3 Culture Day at the Tonosho Town Hall. There are a number of food stalls lined up in the venue, and various events such as shows and raffles are held on the stage. ・Cape Unimisaki Azalea Festival From late April to mid-May, more than 2,000 azaleas bloom in Cape Kumoigasatsuki Azalea Park, including Oomurasaki, Mountain Azalea, and Ryukyu. Along with the Spring, the azalea flowers that spread all over the place attract people who visit. 【Specialty products and gourmet food of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town is known for its fresh and delicious specialty products such as strawberries, kokabu, and pork, which are produced by the rich land. Sweet and juicy strawberries, the rare variety "Iberry" is grown in many strawberry fields in the town. In addition, SPF pigs raised in Tonosho Town are characterized by their sweet fat and tender meat. It is a popular item as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture. 【Charm of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 In the "City of water and greenery" Tonosho Town, you will be greeted by visit beautiful scenery of moss phlox and azaleas. In spring, a carpet of bright pink, white, and purple moss phlox spreads at the Tonosho Fureai Center in Tonosho Town. Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture is full of attractions such as rich nature, deep history, and delicious food. Why don't you find something new in Tonosho Town? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Tonosho Town, so please follow us.

Hello! This is the Otsuki Tourism Association. WE WILL INTRODUCE THE CHARM OF OTSUKI CITY, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, A LAND RICH IN NATURE AT THE FOOT OF MT. FUJI, IN A COOL JAPAN VIDEO! □■□ What is Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? □■□ Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a city with a population of about 21,000 located in the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is surrounded by Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa Mountains. Access from central Tokyo is about 1 hour by limited express on the JR Chuo Line, and less than 2 hours by Conventional train. By car, it takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku to Otsuki Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Also, it takes about 40 minutes from Otsuki Station to Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line, so it is recommended to stop by when climbing Mt. Fuji. □■□History of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□□ In the Edo period, Important Highways such as the Koshu-kaido now National Route 52 passed through Otsuki City, making it a prosperous trading and logistics hub. In 1954, the 3 towns and 4 villages of Otsuki Town, Saruhashi Town, Shichiho Town, Yanagawa Village, Hatsukari Village, Sasago Village, and Nigioka Village merged to form the sixth city in Yamanashi Prefecture. The following year, Tomihama Village was merged to form the current Otsuki City. □■□ Introducing 5 sightseeing spots in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ 【Kai no Saruhashi Monkey Bridge】 Kai no Saruhashi Bridge is one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, along with Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and Kiso Bridge, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The 30-meter-long bridge has a special structure that does not use any piers at all. 【Mt. Iwadono】 It is a mountain with an altitude of 634 meters that can be visited in about 20 minutes on foot from Otsuki Station. There is also a mountain trail from the entrance to the summit, and you can climb it in about 1 hour one way. In the spring season, you will be greeted by about 300 cherry trees. 【Katsuragawa Wellness Park】 Located on a hill overlooking eastern Yamanashi Prefecture, Katsuragawa Wellness Park is a spot where you can enjoy playground equipment, Dog Run, and Barbecue. It is a spot where you can enjoy nature and is popular with families. 【Maki Oiseyama】 Maki Oiseyama is known as the village of 3,000 cherry blossoms, and as one of the leading cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is crowded with many tourists during the cherry blossom season. 【Yamanashi Overnight Hot Spring Yorimichi no Yu】 It is a hot spring facility that opened in 2018, and you can enjoy not only lodging but also day trips. □■□ Twelve views of Mt.□ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□ The "Twelve views of Mt." was established in 1992 as an excellent view of 20 mountains and 12 views of Otsuki City, where you can see the beautiful Mt. Fuji. ・List of List of 12 views 1 Mt. Mt. Ganagaburasuri and Mt. 2 Ushioku-no-Gangabarasuri, Koganezawa 3 Okura Takamaru・Hamaiba 4 Mt. Takigozan and Sasago Mt. 5 Mount Narakura 6 Ougiyama 7 Mt. Momokura 8 Mt. Iwadono and Mt. 9 Mt. Mt. Kuradake 10 Mt. Mt. Kuki, Mt. 11 Mount Mt. Takagawa 12 Mt. Seihachi □■□ festival and event □ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture■□ The "Bonfire Citizens' Festival" is the largest event in Otsuki City held every summer, and there are many stalls where Mikoshi portable shrine procession, Yosakoi Soran, Awa Odori, and Folk Songs are performed on National Route 20, which has been closed to traffic. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and many tourists visited. □■□Specialty products and souvenirs of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□■□ Speaking of Otsuki City's specialties, "Sasago Mochi" is famous. It has been loved by many people for more than 100 years. Sake and wine made in Otsuki City are also popular as Souvenirs, and the special taste using local water and raw materials makes you feel the rich nature of Otsuki City. □■□ Enjoy your trip to Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ With the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, rich nature, and sightseeing spots where you can feel the history, Otsuki City is full of charms that will captivate everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Otsuki City, so thank you.

When humans team up with nature to create something, it becomes more intriguing. The Lake Shikotsu ice festival is a perfect example of this. Hokkaido's crystal clear water lake serves as the primary source for crafting marvelous ice sculptures.

Otaru snow lantern path festivals is a very famous winter tourist spot in hokkaido. Many many local people worked volunteerily to maintain the beauty of the pathway. The canal also illuminated during the festival. Its one of my memorable trip to hokkaido.

Yesterday was the last day, so I went to the "Sapporo Yuki Festival" It's soothing to look at snow sculptures of characters you know and cute characters. If you take a leisurely lap around Odori Park, it will take about an hour Boulevard Park is wide and long!

Today, Monday, February 12 (substitute holiday), marks the first Atami Marine Fireworks Festival of 2024! Fireworks are held in many places, but Atami’s defining feature is its launch site. Because the fireworks are set off over Atami Bay, a sea surrounded on three sides by mountains, the sound echoes as if you were in a stadium. Watching from the shoreline lets the sound resonate through your body, so you can feel the full impact! We will hold this year’s events as listed below, so please come and experience Atami’s fireworks at least once! 2024 (Reiwa 6) Atami Marine Fireworks Festival dates (scheduled) February 12 (Monday, substitute holiday) · February 24 (Saturday) · March 20 (Wednesday, public holiday) April 13 (Saturday) · May 2 (Thursday) July 26 (Friday) · August 5 (Monday) · August 8 (Thursday) · August 18 (Sunday) · August 23 (Friday) September 16 (Monday, public holiday) · October 19 (Saturday) · November 4 (Monday, substitute holiday) December 8 (Sunday) Time: 20:20–20:40 (July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay Viewing areas: Atami Sun Beach to the waterfront park and others Note: The event goes ahead even in rain.

Plum blossoms are now at their best in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture! The 80th Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival runs at Atami Plum Garden until March 3, and as of February 11 the blooms are at their peak. (The photo was taken on February 10.) The garden houses 469 plum trees across 60 varieties, so you can enjoy a wide range of flower types.

【Yokohama Textile Promotion Association】 Kanagawa Silk Fair Notice We look ♪ forward to seeing you with a lot of content ◆Period: March 12 Tue ~ March 19 Tue in 2024 Reiwa 6 ◆Time:11:00~17:00 ◆ Venue: Silk Center 1st floor special venue Yokohama scarf sales event 　　　　　Event Venue: B1F Event Hall ◆ Event details ★ Scarf tying class free of charge Capacity: 10 people each time 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 Wed ~ March 18 Mon 13:00~14:00/15:00~16:00 Held twice a day We will teach you how to make a simple and wonderful arrangement that can be used for everyday wear. [Scarves are not available for rent.] Please bring your own. 】 ★ Personal color diagnosis free of charge About 15 minutes per person 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 13 Wed ~ March 18 Mon 11:30～14:00/15:00～16:30 Knowing the colors that look good on you makes fashion more enjoyable. ★ Dyeing experience making original scarves and hand printing hand-printing set experience Participation fee: 1500 yen fabric fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Dyeing experience making an original scarf of your favorite color while experiencing dyeing Hand printing experience hand-printing demonstration experience ★ Silk scarf eco bag making Azuma bag Participation fee: 1000 yen silk fabric fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 Create an easy eco bag with silk scarves. ★ Making a scarf grip Participation fee: 500 yen ~ 1000 yen material fee only 【Pre-registration is possible】 March 16 Sat, March 17 Sun 11:30~14:00/15:00~16:30 You can enjoy an easy scarf arrangement with a ring. ★The 11th Yokohama Scarf Goodwill Ambassador and Naka-ku Character [Swingy] Photo session 【Reception on the day】 March 17 Sun 13:30~14:00/15:00~15:30 ◆ Application / Inquiry 　横浜市中区住吉町1-13 　Matsumura Co., Ltd. 　080-1273-7804

At Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture "Mishima Shrine Festival" Annual local festivals It is a rural festival where the population decline is unstoppable, but only at this time, it is more crowded than Shin lodging Station in the rush to go home It's a Japanese landscape that I don't want to lose

⛸️ The program for the Tomakomai Skate Festa has been announced ⛸️ The winter festival "Tomakomai Skate Festa" returns this year! 🥳 Enjoy a full lineup of attractions, including the traditional "shibare-yaki," a snowy slide, and stage shows! ✨ Let the Skate Festa blow the cold away! 🌞 ━━━*\58th Tomakomai Skate Festa/*━━━ Dates: Saturday, February 10, 2024 and Sunday, February 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Chuo Park, 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Tomakomai ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Oni Ice 🧊👹 This is an ice candle festival held in Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture. Since February 3rd is Setsubun, it seems 🤣 that the demon is not outside, but demon ice The time is fixed every year, so be sure to visit!

Yesterday, the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, has opened. At night, the pink cherry blossoms are beautifully lit up. Please enjoy the arrival of spring one step ahead. In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Hatcho Pond". Enjoy a stroll on the hiking trail Amagi Volcano erupted repeatedly about 20~800,000 years ago. Hatcho Pond on top of Mt. Amagi was called a crater lake, but it has become clear that it is an active lake formed by the formation of a depression in the innermost part due to the displacement of an active fault on the slope of Mt. Amagi, and water accumulates there. On the gentle slopes of Amagi Volcano around the pond, primeval forests such as beech and Himeshara spread, and you can enjoy a walk. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hatcho Pond 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

【Oiso Town】 The 67th Oiso West Trip Festival Notice At the ceremony, awards will be given to the winners of the dedication haiku and tanka poems submitted by everyone, and in the afternoon, a haiku contest and tanka contest will be held that can be participated in on the day. Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024 Reiwa 6 from 11 a.m. Venue: Shigiri-an [Depends on the ceremony] I. Opening Remarks 1. Incense offering, tea offering, dedication, dedication, dedication, harp, flower offering 1. Presentation of dedication haiku and dedication tanka selected works I. Greetings I. Greetings from guests I. Commendation and awarding of prizes I. Closing Remarks *The ceremony is currently scheduled and subject to change.

Shiofune kannonji temple located in Tokyo's ome city is known for the godess of mercy. During the azalea festival the temple surrounding looks very beautiful. It is one of my favorite tourist destination neat Tokyo.

Keyakizaka winter illumination is one of the most popular illumination in Tokyo. I enjoyed this beautiful winter illumination on a hop on bus. I enjoyed the beautiful view of tokyo tower from the bus as well. It was a really a memorable day for me.