🗻 See 🗻 Diamond Fuji from the rooftop of City Hall The rooftop of the Kamagaya City Office is relatively tall in the city and has a good view, so you can see the Tokyo Skytree along with Mt. Mount Fuji. About twice a year, at the moment when the sun rises from the summit of the Mount Fuji and the moment when the sun sets, you can see a scene as if a diamond is shining, and this phenomenon is called "Diamond Fuji". The spectacle of Mt. Mount Fuji and the sun is truly the art of Nature. Why don't you see the wonderful sight of Mount Fuji and the sunset only at this time of year? ✨ <Best view time> Saturday, November 8 2025 (Reiwa 7) around 4:29 p.m. Although it is a closed day, we will open the rooftop because it has been well received! Opening hours: 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm *Cancelled in case of rain <Request for Appreciation> There will be no Appreciation party, so no application is required. Equipment with a height of more than 150 centimeters and meters is not allowed. Do not set up a tripod and leave it for a long time. [Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division] https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/diamondfuji/diamond-fuji.html...

【Nakasendo and 5 Post Towns in Shiojiri City】 There are 69 Shukuba on the Nakasendo Road between Edo Japan Bridge and Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Bridge. Although there are more hills in the Shiojiri City area than on the Tokaido, there was no long stay in the river, so we were able to pass as planned. There were five shukuba on the Nakasendo road in the Shiojiri city area: Shiojiri Inn, Washima Inn, Motoyama Inn, Niekawa Juku, and Narai Juku. (1) Shiojiri Inn -Shiojirijuku- (30th from Edo Japan Bridge) Shiojiri inn was set up in Sakai in the Matsumoto and Suwa territories to change Rice shells and contraband items, and the honjin and wakihonjin used for attendance shifts were established, and the number of hatagoya was the second largest in Nakasendo and the largest in Shinano at the end of the Bakumatsu shogunate. (2) Washima inn -Barajuku- (31st from Edo Japan Bridge) It is a Shukuba that corresponds to the follow-up of the Nakasendo Road and Zenkoji Temple Highway. The inn was equipped with one of only three Kanme Kaisho on Nakasendo. Most of the faces of the Shukuba were destroyed by the great fire in the early Showa period, but the stone lantern of the night light remains in the place where it hits. (3) Motoyama inn -Motoyamajuku- (32nd from Edo Japan Bridge) Motoyama inn is said to be the birthplace of Soba cutting. It flourished as the entrance to Kisoji Road and the exit of Matsumotodaira. Honjin became a Accommodation when the Imperial Princess Wagu married Tokugawa Ieshige and during the Meiji Emperor's visit in 1880 (Meiji 13). (4) Niekawa Juku -Niekawajuku- (33rd from Edo Japan Bridge) Niekawa Juku is the entrance to Kisoji 11 Inn. As a transportation hub on the Nakasendo Highway, the Kakegawa Checkpoint was located, and it developed in the Accommodation industry and remote area commerce. (5) Narai juku -Naraijuku- (34th from Edo Japan Bridge) The Shukuba was called "Narai Senken" and was crowded. Richly preserved of the faces of that time, it is now visited by many people as a popular Sightseeing spot.

EXPO'70 Pavilion Expo Commemorative Park (former site of the 1970 Osaka World Expo) 10-10 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture The exhibition hall of the 70th World Expo in the Expo Commemorative Park. This is an exhibition of works from the 1970 Osaka Expo. The interior of the exhibition, which is based entirely on red, is reminiscent of Taro Okamoto. There were exhibits from around the world that would have been held at the Expo, but the one that stuck with me was one of Taro Okamoto's works of art in the photo. And of course, the Tower of the Sun.

Expo Commemorative Park Rose Garden 1-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita-shi, Osaka Location: Rose Garden of Peace flowering season Mid-May ~ Mid-June, Early October ~ Mid-November Maintenance of the park is filled with many flowers and trees in each season. It is easy to understand because there is a plate with the name. It's very spacious, so you can take your time and take a leisurely stroll.

Expo Commemorative Park Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture At the "Flower Hill" in the Nature Cultural Garden, about 120,000 cosmos trees bloom all over the hill from early to late October every year, including popular varieties of Sensation Mix, pure white Sensation White that shines in the autumn sky, and vivid yellow cosmos.

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe. This is LEC COFFEE's quiche plate. Bacon and maitake quiche, homemade bread, salad with homemade ham and Caesar dressing, and Butter Nut Pumpkin Soup. Thank you very much. 😊

Event Announcement📣 From Saturday, October 25 to Wednesday, October 29, the 56th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival will take place 😊 Over five days, a variety of events will unfold 🎶🎶 🔶October 25 – Student Day!! Enjoy student-focused events such as the elementary school calligraphy exhibition awards ceremony, high school calligraphy performance, and dance performances 🎵🎵 🔶October 26 – Art & Fantasy Day The schedule is packed with family-friendly attractions including a hero show, impressionist singing show, picture book readings, and an idol show 🎶🎶 🔶October 27 – Health & Culture Day You can watch health exercise sessions, a traffic safety outreach lecture, high school student showtime and live performances, and university and middle school students performing solo with guitar and voice 🎵🎵 🔶October 28 – Entertainment Day Enjoy a kayōkyoku (popular song) show by Kō-chan & Mamizō, street performances by performer RUI, a kayōkyoku show by Akari Mizumori, and hula dance among other attractions 🎶🎶 🔶October 29 – Music Day Immerse yourself in music with flute and guitar or flute and piano by Grazie 95, a guitar live by One-Man Digital Orchestra Harumi Sato All-Stars, and a kayō stage featuring popular songs 🎵🎵 🔷In addition, on October 25 Obihiro Agricultural High School will hold a local products sale, and on October 27 and 29 the film "The Talkative Photo Studio" will be screened, so please enjoy the many events on each day 🤗 https://obikan.jp/page-7621/page-7625/...

Like dandelion fluff. The charm of Fujikawa Town nationwide It spreads 🌼 softly

Autumn Nature Walk in Miyanomori Miyanomori surrounds Forest Park. I heard we could stroll through Miyanomori, and about 20 people, from children to adults, gathered. You can walk from the foot to the summit and back in just over an hour on Miyanomori. Fallen leaves covered the ground, and with every step I heard the rustle of leaves. At first everyone walked at the same pace, but the energetic children pressed on, moving steadily ahead. As we walked, people stopped when something caught their eye, staring at it or reaching out to touch it. In the clear air, we fully savored the autumn forest. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Miyanomori #Walk #Autumn #Mushrooms

[Limited to 500 copies] Tomioka Castle “Gojoin” 70th Anniversary Edition Now on Sale! This year marks the 70th anniversary of Reihoku’s municipal status, established on January 1, 1955 (Showa 30). To commemorate the anniversary, a special Tomioka Castle Gojoin 70th Anniversary Edition will be sold in a separate limited release of 500 copies, apart from the regular Gojoin on sale now.🎊 During the Shimabara–Amakusa Uprising, Tomioka Castle served as a government stronghold and withstood two major assaults by the rebel forces led by Amakusa Shirō Tokisada. Through a desperate defense, the castle avoided capture. The Gojoin of the impregnable Tomioka Castle is said to bring the blessing of “not falling.”👀 Please purchase yours at the Reihoku Town History Museum.✨ Price: 500 yen per sheet (set of two: regular edition plus 70th anniversary edition — 700 yen) Number available: First 500 copies (sales end when sold out) Sale starts: Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM — the day of the Castle Festival! Sales location: Reihoku Town History Museum Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Closed: Every Thursday (if a holiday, closed the following weekday) Phone: 0969-35-0712 Please note: mail-order sales are not available. For inquiries, contact Reihoku Town History Museum (☎0969-35-0712) or Reihoku Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division (☎0969-35-3332). The same notice is also available on the official Reihoku Town Hall website.

Photographed 10/18/25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Photographed 10/18/25. Benkei's festival float is praying for safety during the Kawagoe Festival and receiving an exorcism.

The annual grand festival of Imamiya Shrine in the western district was held on both Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20. On the first day’s procession, this year’s yakudoshi supporters’ group, Imamiya Reiwa Inoko-kai, carried the portable shrine from Wadayama to Imamiya Shrine in the morning, distributing lucky rice cakes and sacred sake along the route for warding off misfortune. In the afternoon, following the Atami Fue-Rei Kai flute ensemble and accompanied by the palace mikoshi, the procession toured the route from Imamiya Shrine through Tenjincho, Wadamachi, Nagisa Elementary Park, and back to Tenjincho before entering the shrine. With officials in attendance, the eve shrine ceremony was conducted at Imamiya Shrine. After the ritual, the shrine’s traditional kagura, a children’s dancer performance, and miko dances were offered, drawing a large crowd. On the second day, the festival’s main shrine ritual took place, followed by a dedication performance by wadaiko drummer Ichitaro and the hocho-shiki knife ceremony led by Takashi Kishimoto, head instructor of the Shijo Shinryu headquarters. On both days, food stalls lined the shrine and its surroundings, and not only adults but also children enjoyed the festival.

From Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, the music event titled “Atami Art Fringe: Winds of Asia” will take place over three days at the Moon Terrace in the waterside park and Dragon Bridge on the Itokawa Promenade. At the softly lit, atmospheric venues, you can enjoy dances and musical performances from countries across Asia. It’s about a 10-minute walk between the two sites. Admission to all performances is free, so please feel free to drop by. Date and time / Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:40 PM Moon Terrace, Waterside Park Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Korea: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Korea: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Thailand: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Thailand: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Dragon Bridge, Itokawa Promenade Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance The event will proceed in light rain and will be canceled in severe weather. The program may change due to weather or other circumstances. Decisions will be made by 3:00 PM on each day; information will be provided via the contact number below. Inquiries / Opera Kisekan Phone 090-4606-1059

📢 Sakai Tourism Concierges will take part in Czech Festival 2025! ✨ This year again, the Sakai Tourism Concierges will join the Czech Festival and promote Sakai tourism on stage. They will also carry out PR activities at the Sakai Convention and Tourism Association PR booth. ☺ Please come to the Czech Festival! We look forward to seeing you at the venue. ✨ 🔍 Check the Czech Festival’s social media for event details. 🔍 For more information, search for “Czech Festival 2025”! https://www.facebook.com/KansaiSakaiCzech/?_rdr...

[Mt. Kiritou] Mt. Kiritou rises to 1,305 meters and is a popular destination for day hikes. It sits near the middle of the Central Divide that runs east to west across Nagano Prefecture. From the summit you can take in wide views of Matsumoto, Ina, and the Suwa area, as well as the Northern and Southern Alps, MtOntake, Yatsugatake, and even MtMyoko on the far horizon. From late April into May, delicate reddish-purple okinagusa flowers greet hikers. [Hiking Routes] Mt. Kiritou has three main hiking routes, each with its own appeal. Choose the route that suits you and give Mt. Kiritou a try! 1. Shimotonishijo Course 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) 3. Central Divide Course Note: In winter, crampons and other cold‑weather mountaineering gear are essential. 1. Shimotonishijo Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 40 spaces Toilets: one men’s and one women’s toilet at Yamanokami Nature Garden Related: Yamanokami Nature Garden, okinagusa This route starts at Shimonishijo to the north of Mt. Kiritou. From the Yamanokami Nature Garden parking area it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. From the parking area you walk along forest paths through the Nature Garden and past Tamarazu no Ike toward the trailhead, warming up your legs before the climb. 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) Access by car: about 20 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Ono Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: temporary toilets available (closed in winter) Related: Mt. Kiritou winter sample itinerary This route starts from Ono to the south of Mt. Kiritou. The trail passes historic spots such as the Kattori Castle Ruins and a stone monument to Ontake Daigongen. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from the parking area, and it is the steepest of the three courses. 3. Central Divide Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: none Related: Oshibayama, nirinso (two‑leaf anemone) The trailhead lies slightly toward Shiojiri from the watershed park at Utou Pass. The route climbs via Oshibayama to Mt. Kiritou and takes about 2.5 hours. The scenery and terrain change rapidly on the way to the summit, offering a varied mountain trail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requests for a safe and enjoyable climb of Mt. Kiritou Please protect plants for nature conservation. Take your trash home to help protect the environment. The Mt. Kiritou area experiences frequent lightning, so monitor the weather carefully. Do not enter any prohibited areas. Never start a wildfire. Be aware of dangerous wildlife such as bears, hornets, and poison‑sumac species.

🌳 The 68th Sakai City Greening Festival will be held at Daisen Park 🌳 We are hosting an event at Daisen Park, Sakai’s signature park, to share the importance of greenery. There will be plant sales, booths for children to enjoy, and food trucks on site, too 🍔🥤 Bring a picnic sheet and head to Daisen Park ☺ 📅 Date and time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00–16:00 📍 Location: Daisen Park, Sakai City — Large Lawn Plaza and other areas 🔍 For details, search for “Sakai City Greening Festival” https://www.sakai-park.or.jp/event/2025/08/68.html...

📢 From October 4th, the gas balloon “Osaka Sakai Balloon” finally began operating at Daisen Park! 🎉 From about 100 meters above, you can see the Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun and other nearby burial mounds. ✨ 🔍 For details, search for “Osaka Sakai Balloon”! https://osaka-sakai-balloon.com//

🌰Autumn Flavors Spotlight — Moat Area The season for hearty appetites has finally arrived!🍁🍂 Sakai’s Moat Area is home not only to tourist attractions but also to many shops offering autumn treats made with fluffy chestnuts, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and seasonal mushrooms like matsutake.🌰🍠 Enjoy the Moat Area’s sightseeing while savoring the peak flavors of autumn♪🌈✨ 🔍For details, search “Sakai Autumn Flavors Spotlight”! https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/feature/detail/96...

💡Registration open for the lecture series “Unpacking the Teppo Blacksmith House through Science”! (A regional collaboration project between Sakai City and Kansai University) 🌈We will hold the lecture series “Unpacking the Teppo Blacksmith House through Science” at Teppo Blacksmith House! Sakai City and Kansai University have conducted joint research on the Teppo Blacksmith House and shared the results widely through regional collaboration projects. In recent years, researchers from various fields beyond history have joined the investigations, conducting multifaceted analyses of the valuable materials preserved at the Teppo Blacksmith House. This lecture series will present those research findings. In addition to history, experts in informatics and metallurgical engineering will explore the rich materials passed down at the Teppo Blacksmith House from multiple angles.✨ 📅Dates: ① Sunday, October 12, 2025 — Finished ② Sunday, November 9, 2025 ③ Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰Times: 11:00 and 14:00 — about one hour each session 📍Venue: Teppo Blacksmith House 🕰Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) 💰Admission: 500 yen https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/oshirase/r7sakai_kandai.html...

The Sakai Station Tourist Information Center offers plenty of Sakai goods that make perfect travel mementos. Alongside classic sweets, you’ll find a lively selection of unique items inspired by the World Heritage kofun burial mounds!🔑 The standout is a collaboration keyholder featuring Hello Kitty and the kofun—available in two limited designs. Both are irresistibly cute, so be sure to grab them both! 🎨 The acrylic figure stand actually doubles as a keyholder in a convenient 2-way design—you can display it or attach it to your bag and take it with you. 📚 You’ll also find stationery useful for work or study, like sticky notes, clips, and masking tape, plus portable glasses cloths and popular magnets! From practical items to collectible pieces, there’s something for everyone.😊 Be sure to pick up your Sakai souvenirs at the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center!

🍁Sunday, November 16 — “Morning Yoga at the Temple” — Now accepting participants! As autumn deepens, why not spend a refreshing morning at Myōhōji Temple🍁☀️ At this seasonal change, when the autonomic nervous system can be unsettled, balance your body with yoga and a gentle rice porridge, and refresh your mind🌿 The deputy head priest will also serve matcha and wagashi as a warm gesture of hospitality🍡 We look forward to your reservation😊🎶 Date: Sunday, November 16 Venue: Myōhōji Temple (4-1-3 Nakanocho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai) Gathering time: 8:20 AM Fee: ¥5,000 · With rental mat ¥5,100 For details, search “Sakai Morning Yoga”🔍

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float in Shita Town and Benkei. The photos of the Kawagoe Festival will continue, but I would be grateful if you could accompany me. 🙇‍♀️

🎈Delving into the traditions and individuality of Sakai bamboo crafts! Two exhibitions at Sakai City Museum / Exploring the tradition and individuality of “Sakai bamboo crafts”!✨ ＼ Featuring dynamic spatial art and other works by fourth-generation bamboo artist Takenabe Chikuunsai, whose pieces were also shown at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai💫 📅: Saturday, September 20 – Monday, November 3 (public holiday) 📍: Sakai City Museum (@sakai_city_museum) and the tea room Shin-an 💰: Special exhibition admission fee 🔍For details, search for “Sakai City-Owned Artworks Exhibition”

Photographed 10/18/25. The festival float began to move. It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. At the beginning of the towing of the festival float, the head of the pigeon sings a work song called "Wood Crafting". It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

The spring water from Mt. Yotei in Niseko exceeded 💧 30 degrees Celsius even though it was Hokkaido, but it was a very cool and abundant time that reminded me of the importance of a Water source. It was around the time that Niseko's water problem was a hot topic.

Photographed 10/15/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Carrot Mont Blanc Tart.

Photographed 10/15/25. This is CAFE ANDON's Carrot Mont Blanc Tart. I enjoyed the taste of autumn. 😊🌰

Announcing the Tomioka Castle Festival on the radio! We will promote the “Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary: 9th Tomioka Castle Festival,” held on Sunday, October 26, on FM Kumamoto’s program “Ii Tabi Kumamoto Tourism School.” 📻 The broadcast airs on Thursday, October 23, from 18:08, so please tune in. 👂 Also, be sure to check the quoted post below for more on the castle festival. 👀‼️