Today was the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The Kawagoe Festival is on the 18th and 19th.

Event Announcement 📣 The 23rd Shihoro Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 😊 Enjoy an autumn market selling agricultural and livestock products, processed goods, and local specialties, along with the Shihoro Taste Market offering Shihoro beef loin cut steaks, oshiruko (sweet red bean soup with mochi), and udon, plus all-you-can-fill bag deals for potatoes and onions to savor the flavors of fall 🧅🥔 The festival also features a timed challenge to eat an exact weight called the “Eat and Match the Weight” game, a “Eat and Win!! Grand Lottery,” the Calbee Quiz Rally, and many other attractions 🎵🎵 *For each meal purchased at the Shihoro Taste Market, you will receive one lottery ticket.* We look forward to welcoming many visitors 🤗 📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00–13:30 📍Location: Shihoro Town Rural Sports Park, Special Event Area 📌Contact Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee TEL: 01564-5-5220 (Shihoro Town Hall Industrial Promotion Division) https://www.shihoro.jp/tourism/detail.php?content=1111...

The 44th Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival ❚ Held from November 3 to 24, 2025 Why not visit Bungo-Ono this autumn? The Yusaku Tourism Autumn Leaves Festival takes place at Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City. Enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage. During the festival, there will be light-ups, a night kagura (Shinto dance) event, and sales of kusa-mochi and other treats. [Period] Saturday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday) to Monday, November 24, 2025 (national holiday) [Location] Yusaku Park (Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City) [Parking] Available ■ Light-up [Dates] November 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), 14 (Fri), 16 (Sun), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) [Time] From sunset until 9:00 PM ■ Yusaku Night Kagura — Suikyō (Water Mirror) [Date and Time] Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:45 PM–8:00 PM ※In case of rain, postponed to the following day [Location] Special floating stage on the Shinji Pond at Yusaku Park Access to central Bungoono City About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu — Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20251014event-asaji/...

The Daisen Senmaida selected as a "One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan" is illuminated by 10,000 trees LED lights. Enjoy the autumn and Winter traditions of The Boso peninsula Kamogawa. The lights change from orange, blue, green, and purple every 15 minutes to create a fantastic atmosphere and entertain those who visit. event period 2025 (Reiwa 7) Saturday, October 25 to Monday, January 12 2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in time: 17:00~20:00 (about 3 hours after sunset) Location: 540 Hiratsuka, Kamogawa City, Daisen Senmaida Light up of rice terraces with 10,000 LED lights 　　　4 color switching: orange→ blue→ green→ purple It switches every 15 minutes. Participation fee: Free Organizer: Rice Terrace Night Festival Executive Committee Daisen Senmaida was certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water as "Connecting Terraced Rice Heritage ~Pride of Hometown to the Future~" in the 4th year of Reiwa.

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Event Announcement📣 The wood-filled event “Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE,” held every year on a Saturday in mid-October, will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025🌲🌲😊 Set among the trees at Shizuyama Camp Village, this wood education event invites visitors to touch wood, play with wood, and be captivated by wood!!😍 Woodworking artists from across Hokkaido will showcase their creations, and you can enjoy a variety of wood-based activities such as coaster and xylophone workshops, wooden bat batting experiences, mini house-building sessions, and food trucks—an outdoor shopping experience centered entirely on wood🪵🪵 There will also be live music and a log-cutting competition!!🎵🎵 As a special gift for visitors, the first 50 attendees will receive a log-grown shiitake mushroom spawn log🎁🎁 Come and savor the beauty of wood amid the lush greenery of Shizuyama Campground🤗 📍Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00–15:00 📍Location: Honbetsu Park, Shizuyama Camp Village, Campground No. 1 📌Contact Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE Executive Committee (Knaou Publishing Co., Ltd.) TEL: 0155-38-4188 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/sightseeing/fes/details/tree_festival_in_kidake.html...

Photographed 10/4/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The appearance of the Otorii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine lives on in the hearts of visitors as a gate to connect with the world of God.

Looking at the Karamon gate of Nijo Castle, a visitor from overseas commented, "There are a lot of Pokémon." The "pokemon" culture broadcasting to the world is felt to be the inheritance of Japan's traditions.

Photographed 10/7/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop. It's been a long time since I've had a yellowtail Hanachozu.

Did everyone enjoy the autumn leaves at Mikuni Pass?🍂 This photo captures a different kind of beauty from the fall colors, and no matter which season you visit, you’ll be swept away by the overwhelming natural scenery that makes this place special. One of Mikuni Pass’s charms is how it reveals a new face each season.♪ Be sure to pay it a visit by car 🚗

Shimonada Station at sunset At Shimonada Station, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. In late March, the sun sets over the Seto Inland Sea in front of the station. Am I the only one who feels that there is something sacred about the roof of the platform and the telegraph pole that stand out black in contrast?

Reflections on the sunset A scene at the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. A deer is staring at the sunset over Nara Downtown. In such a scene, do deer also indulge in thought?

Mt. Wakakusa At the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. Avec in a kimono is holding a Japanese umbrella and standing in the background with the sunset in the background. Specialties deer are around it. This is the site of a wedding tree photo shoot, and the deer play a role.

A scene in the early morning of Horen-in, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It's late November, when the Autumn leaves is Best time to visit, and while you There is a the Philosopher's Road, which is a Famous place for tourists, if you go early in the morning, you can enjoy the quiet that is not popular, and you can also enjoy the fallen leaves that have not yet been trampled.

【Light up of Korakuen Autumn leaves & Tea ceremony at night】 Behind the Hotel Mori Yume Pure Japan Garden "Korakuen" The moss that covers the ground in the Garden is a very beautiful Garden. It is also one of Spot where you can enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn. Such a paradise October 23 (Thu) and 24 (Fri) Light up makes it sparkle even more! Light up of Autumn leaves Tea ceremony in the evening is also held. 🍁 Light up 💡 of autumn leaves 17:00～21:00 🧉 Tea Ceremony 🧉 18:30～20:30 Participation is free. Next to the garden behind the Hotel Mori Yume Since Car parking space There are, If you are coming by Car, please park your Car there. Contact Us: Nishiokoppe Village Village Town Hall, Industrial Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section 0158-87-2111 Please enjoy Korakuen on an autumn night. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Pure Japan Garden #Korakuen Gardens #Light up of Autumn leaves #Tea Ceremony #Night #Autumn

A child who sleeps 🐻💤 grows up

Photographed 10/6/25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu. It's been a long time since I've had a yellowtail Hanachozu.

The Beskanbe beef Wetland has not been developed for a long time, so the Japan and one of the most original Nature have been preserved. And the Hanasaki Line runs through this vast Wetland. I happened to see a photo of the Hanasaki Line on the Internet, and I really wanted to see this scenery with my own eyes, so I researched the place and time, and finally I was able to see it.

This is a 😊 photo of the Kawagoe Festival I was able ☺️ to see the festival float nearby Due to the height, the decorations and colors were vivid and beautiful, and I was ✨ overwhelmed The design of the happi coat also matches the festival float and is 😆 very nice It seems that the festival float is Light up at night, so I would like to ✨ see that as well It was not so crowded during the day, and I could see the festival float nearby, so it is recommended 😉 to go in the daytime

Photographed 10/6/25. This is LEC COFFEE's Original Chai. The Kawagoe Festival is next week.

Photographed 10/6/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a quiche plate. Sweet potato and bacon quiche, salad with homemade ham and cold Butter nut pumpkin soup.

Gion Shrine Autumn Festival "Okunchi Festival" On October 9th, the Gion Shrine autumn festival "Okunchi Festival" took place in Kuraoka ⛩ It was held under a clear, slightly warm sky 🌞 Traditional performing arts were presented, including a kagura dedication, the Usu-daiko drum dance, and yamabushi dialogue rituals ✨ The Usu-daiko drum dance welcomed walk-in participants, and many people joined in 😊 Watching participants from inside and outside the prefecture join local residents to form a circle and perform the same dance is moving every time I experience it 😭 And this year saw the revival of the "Negai-kake Kagura" (wish-offering kagura) 👹 The powerful yet solemn dance, carrying on the original custom called the "Festival of Wish Fulfillment," stirred my heart 💖 Having kagura performed to make a wish is such a wonderful tradition ✨ Everyone, please come to Gokase’s autumn festival next year! Walk-in participation is very welcome 🙌

Photographed 10/6/25. I Outbound Squid the Kawagoe store. Cute, isn't it? 🥰

【Theater Company Kaze no Ko Tohoku "From Fukushima"】 One-man play by Osamu Sawada "From Fukushima" 11 Mar 2011 When the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, and what happened afterwards. The story of Fukushima will be told. 【Performance Details】 October 21 (Tue) Opening 18:00 Start 18:30 At Hotel Mori Yume Plum Hall Junior high school students and younger: Free High school students and older: 500 yen Organized by the Theater Company Kaze no Ko Fun Association Contact 090-8631-0781 (Hiroyuki Kikukawa) #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Theatre Company #Child of the Wind #Tohoku #Osamu Sawada #One-man play #Fukushima The Great East Japan Earthquake

This is 🌸 the moss phlox of Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu Five of my colleagues from the company Outbound 🚙 to Chichibu The pink and purple hues were 😊 very beautiful

Event Announcement 📣 The 70th Iwanai Senkyo Autumn Leaves Festival will take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025 😊 The program is packed with attractions, including a karaoke contest, a Yuu Oe kayō show, YOSAKOI Soran performances, a mountain-harvest grand bingo, and a vegetable weight-guessing quiz 🎵 You can also buy local farm produce such as grab-bag vegetables, and enjoy autumn flavors like charcoal-grilled chicken and jingisukan at the autumn food corner, with food trucks on site 😍 ※Karaoke contestants should register between 10:30 and 11:00, so please arrive early. Children are more than welcome to participate!! Applications will be accepted at the venue on the day. If there are many applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery, so please understand in advance. Please bring your karaoke CD (sound source). 📍Date and Time: Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM 📍Location: Iwanai Senkyo ※In case of rain, the opening ceremony and the kayō show will be held at the Kawanishi Agricultural Training Center starting at 12:00 PM. 🔶Special Shuttle Bus Information 🚌 📍Fare: Round-trip 3,000 yen (children half price) 📍Outbound: Departing Obihiro Station Bus Terminal at 9:20 AM 📍Return: Departing Iwanai Senkyo at 2:25 PM ※You can board at Tokachi Bus Head Office, Sanjo High School, Shirakaba-dori 19-jo, and Shirakaba-dori 16-jo stops. For bus reservations and inquiries TEL: 0155-23-5171 ※In case of rain, times and locations may change, so please inquire. We look forward to seeing you there 🤗 https://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/tourism/matsuri/1005852.html...

Hello 🌞 This is Gen, the shop closest to Senga Falls! 😃 At Shosenkyo Gorge, the heat has eased 🍃 and the autumn breeze has finally arrived 🍂 Although Kofu Basin still has some hot days 💦 In October, Shosenkyo’s average temperature is around 19°C 🌡️, making it perfect for hiking and trekking ⛰️👟 Stroll slowly as you take in the granite cliff faces, striking rock formations, and clear streams that create what is hailed as Japan’s most beautiful gorge scenery 😊 It’s truly soothing 💖 At Gen, we also carry a selection of rare natural stones, including top-quality amethyst 💎 (kuro-murasaki suisho, black purple crystal) Please enjoy shopping 🛍️ and dining 🍴 in the Takiue Area or along the Crystal Road after your walk♪ We look forward to seeing you all 😄👋

Daishizan Seidaiji Temple to Echizen Daibutsu! There was a big Great Buddha and many stone statues! The three of us tried desperately to count the numbers, but in the end there were so many that I couldn't figure them out lol 😆.