Wild bird paradise in Gyotoku, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture In the forest in Tokyo's commuter town Gyotoku Summer in Japan is all about cicadas, and their shells, "sky cicadas" It's been a hot day, so I tried to take a picture a little cooler

Held in the city's crown game "Kamagaya Day" in Kamasta! Held in "Kamagaya Day", the crown game of Kamagaya City, at ⚾ the official Eastern League match of the Fighters Kamagaya Stadium, the farm home of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters On the day of the event, the first 1,000 visitors will receive 🍐 a Kamagaya pear 🍐! In addition, the "Kamagaya Tree Education Workshop" to make colored pencils from pear branches will also be held in! (Subject: 4th ~ 6th grade elementary school students) Other Events also Held in, please ✨ come to ♪ Kamasta this summer Date: Saturday, August 23 【Venue】Fighters Kamagaya Stadium 【ＵＲＬ】 Events Details (Kamagaya City Home Page) https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/smph/kanko-bunka-sports/sports/Fightersrenkei/kamasutakamagaya-day.html...

During the summer, a Taiwanese student staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display. We received some lovely photos, videos, and impressions from them, and we’re pleased to share them here! Xiangyun’s impressions The Tateyama fireworks festival was incredibly exciting. I was astonished that Japanese fireworks last for a whole hour, whereas major events in Taiwan—such as New Year’s Eve—only last about five minutes; that contrast surprised me greatly. What sets Tateyama’s fireworks apart is that they are launched over the sea, creating a vast spread that blooms everywhere at once, so you don’t know where to look; it felt fresh and spectacular. Watching from the sand, with most people lying back comfortably, was very pleasant. I was swept up in the romantic atmosphere of the moment and felt that the Tateyama fireworks festival contained everything needed for romance. The festival food stalls heightened the dreamlike mood, their colorful displays and rich aromas making everything tempting. There were many takoyaki vendors, and I ended up buying a box to taste. The vendors were very kind and warm toward me even though we couldn’t speak the same language, which touched my heart. Walking around made me smile naturally, and those delicious flavors made the night even more unforgettable. The Tateyama Fireworks Festival is truly exhilarating. I was amazed that Japanese fireworks can last for a whole hour, especially compared to major celebrations in Taiwan—like New Year’s Eve—that only last about five minutes. This difference really shocked me. What makes the Tateyama fireworks special is that they explode over the sea, creating a vast display that bursts in all directions at once, making it hard to know where to look. It’s both novel and spectacular. Watching from the beach, where most people lie down comfortably, adds to the relaxing atmosphere. The romantic mood at that moment is intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival embodies all the elements needed for romance. The food stalls at the festival add to the dreamlike feeling, with their colorful displays and enticing aromas making everything tempting to eat. There were many takoyaki (octopus ball) vendors, and I couldn’t resist buying a box to try. The vendors were very friendly, warmly interacting with me despite the language barrier, which made me feel especially welcomed. As I strolled around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the delicious tastes made the evening even more unforgettable. The Tateyama fireworks festival thrilled me. I was shocked that Japanese fireworks can last up to an hour, compared with Taiwan’s major celebrations—like New Year’s Eve—that last only about five minutes. The special thing about Tateyama’s fireworks is that they bloom over the sea, covering a wide area and exploding in every direction at once, leaving you unsure where to look; it felt both novel and magnificent. Watching on the beach, where nearly everyone lies down to view them, felt especially relaxing. The romantic atmosphere of that moment was intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival gathered all the elements needed for romance. The stalls at the festival added to the dreamlike feeling, colorful and fragrant, making everything look tempting to eat. There were especially many takoyaki stalls, and I couldn’t help buying a box to taste. The vendors were very enthusiastic and interacted kindly with me despite the language barrier, making me feel warmly welcomed. While walking around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the flavors of those foods made the night even more memorable.

Part 2: During the summer, a Taiwanese student staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival. We received wonderful photos, videos, and impressions, so here they are! Shixin ✨ Pure joy beneath the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama Fireworks Festival in Chiba was absolutely magical — even more spectacular this year! The highlight? Definitely the underwater fireworks 🌊💫 — shimmering bursts that danced across the sea’s surface like something out of a dream. My favorite moment was watching the golden willow-shaped fireworks drift gently down, like glowing branches swaying in the breeze… truly breathtaking. And of course, no festival is complete without tasty treats — the butter-fried potatoes were crispy, golden, and totally addictive 🥔😋 Huge thanks to the amazing staff and organizers for making this unforgettable night possible. Already counting down the days until next year! 📍 Tateyama, Chiba | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a must-see summer tradition in Japan! ✨ Feeling pure joy under the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama fireworks in Chiba were truly like a dream. This year felt more grand than ever! The standout was without doubt the underwater fireworks 🌊💫 — sparks twinkling on the sea like a dream. What moved me most was the sight of golden willow-shaped fireworks slowly descending, like shining branches swaying in the wind… absolutely breathtaking. And of course, festival food is essential. The butter-fried potatoes were crispy and golden — utterly addictive 🥔😋 Many thanks to the wonderful staff and organizers; I’m already looking forward to next year’s festival! 📍 Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a summer hallmark of Japan! ✨ Pure joy under the summer night sky 🌌🎆 The Tateyama fireworks in Chiba were truly like a dream, even more spectacular than before! The highlight of the night was definitely the sea fireworks 🌊💫 — glittering sparks dancing on the water, as if from a dream. My favorite moment was seeing the golden willow-shaped fireworks drift down slowly, like shining branches swaying in the breeze — a breathtaking sight. Of course, no festival is complete without delicious snacks. The creamy fried potatoes were crispy outside and tender inside, impossible to stop eating 🥔😋 A heartfelt thanks to all the staff and organizers for making this unforgettable night happen. I can’t wait for next year’s fireworks! 📍 Tateyama, Chiba | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival 🗓️ Held every August 8th — a traditional summer event in Japan!

The Super Summer Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament, originally scheduled for August 10, has been postponed to August 13. Details are as follows. Date and time: Wednesday, August 13. Yasuda Beach opens at 10:30 a.m. Katsuyama Beach opens at 11:30 a.m. We have many prizes, so please join us.

The Former Merchants' Archive has reopened as Koedo Trip-kan, where visitors can experience "making," "tasting," and "learning." Alongside exhibits about Otaki's merchant history and culture from its days as a castle town, the facility offers simple craft workshops and a café corner. Please stop by when you explore the castle town. https://koedotrip.studio.site//

Tokyo Bay's largest 2-shakudama Fireworks over the water! The 10th Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival will be held in! The Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival, which started in 2015 (Heisei 27) with the idea of "Holding in a fireworks festival by the hands of citizens", reached its 10th milestone this year through the collaboration of Citizens and Futtsu City. This year, we plan to launch about 5,000 more missiles than last year. Implementation will also feature laser beams, sound effects, and Fireworks over the water, the largest 2-shaku ball in Tokyo Bay. On the south side of Cape Futtsu, which juts out into Tokyo Bay, Futtsu Beaches is all open for free viewing. Pull a seat on the spacious Coast and enjoy it leisurely with your family or groups. If you look at it a little farther away from the tournament headquarters, you can see the fireworks, fireworks over the water, and laser beams overlapping, so it is recommended! Enjoy the fireworks while being blown by the cool sea breeze of Tokyo Bay. 【Tournament Name】 "Promotion of Construction of Tokyo Bay Exit Road" The 10th Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival 【Held in】 Saturday, July 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) Cancelled due to stormy weather [Time] 15:00~Start of sales in the food and beverage sales Zone 17:00~ Pre-Events, karaoke competition, etc. 19:00~Opening Ceremony 19:15~20:15~Fireworks launch [Viewing location] Futtsu Beaches [Launch] 5,000 rounds Effects of laser beams, etc. Tokyo Bay's largest 2-shakudama Fireworks over the water 【Organizer】 Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival Executive Committee [Co-organizer] Futtsu City, Futtsu Tourism Association, Futtsu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kisarazu Corporation Association [Sponsorship] Futtsu City Council [Transportation] Nearest Train Station JR Uchibo Line Aobori Station Temporary Train Aohori Station 21:10 depart (Kisarazu Station Outbound)　 【Shuttle Bus】 JR Aobori Station ~ Venue (Futtsu Beaches) Fare: 300 yen one way for elementary school students and older Depart from Aohori Station 16:00~19:00 Departure 19:00~22:00 【Cars】 1,500 vehicles (Use Chiba Prefecture Futtsu Park and Futtsu Coast Siohigari Field) * Use is expected to be crowded, so we recommend using public transportation and Shuttle Bus. 【Inquiry】 Futtsu Citizens Fireworks Festival Secretariat (Futtsu City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) 0439-80-1291

Hydrangeas at Mamawara (photographed on July 10) They are now at their peak bloom. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

Kyonan Town Tourism Association held a sea prayer festival at Katsuyama Beach on July 3. Twenty-one people attended, including association officers, Mayor Harukazu Shiraishi, the assembly chair, school officials, police, and fire department personnel. After a Shinto prayer offered by kannushi Yasuyuki Kanaoka, participants prayed for safety at sea. This year, Kyonan Town will open bathing beaches at five coasts: Hota, Katsuyama, Ookuzure, Kisugahama, and Motona. The season runs from July 26 to August 17. Lifeguards will be posted at each bathing beach during that period, so please take all necessary safety precautions and enjoy swimming. Notice: Barbecues on the beaches are prohibited. #Kyonan Town#Sea Prayer Festival#Bathing Beaches Open#Hota Beach#Katsuyama Beach#Ookuzure Beach#Kisugahama Beach#Motona Beach

Hydrangeas on the Mamawara Plateau (photographed on July 3) They are coloring up nicely. You can enjoy them until around mid-July. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

Would you like to come and see a festival that has been around for almost 300 years? The Sawara Festival is a festival held in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture for three consecutive days from July 11 to 13, 2025. It is a very powerful festival with 10 huge festival floats dragging around the town. Songs and dances are also performed at the same time. Held in from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The stalls of the many is also Stalls, so you can enjoy it all day long. Access from Narita International Airports is to take the Keisei Main Line to Keisei Narita Station, Transfer at Narita Station on the JR Narita Line, and Get off at Sawara Station.

Hydrangeas of Mamawara Plateau Myohosenji Temple on Mamawara Plateau is famed for about 20,000 hydrangeas within its precincts. Their peak season typically runs from early to mid July each year. The photo was taken on June 27, and you can see the flowers beginning to color. Some nearby roads are closed and traffic restrictions apply. The mountain roads are narrow and winding, so please drive with care. Also, leeches inhabit the temple grounds, so pay attention to your clothing. https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html...

🗻Let’s go to Tateyama to see Diamond Fuji!🗻 From July 7 to August 2, here are the spots where you can enjoy Diamond Fuji 🗻. At the dates and times (sunset times) below, you can enjoy Diamond Fuji 🗻 at the listed locations. Weather permitting, may you witness a beautiful moment♪ Monday, July 7 19:06–18:46 Mera Beach Tuesday, July 8 19:05–18:46 Mera Beach Wednesday, July 9 19:05–18:46 Around Mera-saki Shrine Thursday, July 10 19:05–18:45 Around Mera Fishing Port Friday, July 11 19:04–18:45 Around Aihama Fishing Port Saturday, July 12 19:04–18:44 Aihama Beach Sunday, July 13 19:04–18:44 Hirasunaura Monday, July 14 19:03–18:44 Hirasunaura Beach Tuesday, July 15 19:03–18:43 Around Goshin-ishi (Sumisaki Shrine) Wednesday, July 16 19:02–18:43 Sumisaki area Thursday, July 17 19:02–18:42 Around Sumisaki Lighthouse Friday, July 18 19:01–18:42 Sumisaki area Saturday, July 19 19:00–18:41 Around Sakata Fishing Port Sunday, July 20 19:00–18:41 Kenbutsu Beach Monday, July 21 18:59–18:40 Kainan Togiri Shrine Tuesday, July 22 18:59–18:39 Shimohara Fishing Port, Hamada Port area Wednesday, July 23 18:58–18:39 Around Koya Fishing Port (Tateyama Port Arrival Point) Thursday, July 24 18:57–18:38 Oga Beach Friday, July 25 18:56–18:37 Around the Self-Defense Force area Saturday, July 26 18:56–18:36 Okinoshima / Around Shiroyama Park Sunday, July 27 18:55–18:36 Okinoshima (Fuji viewpoint) Monday, July 28 18:54–18:35 Around Tateyama Sunset Pier Tuesday, July 29 18:53–18:34 Around Hojo Pier Wednesday, July 30 18:52–18:33 Around Cocos (Hojo Beach) Thursday, July 31 18:51–18:32 Around Tateyama Onsen Yuhigaoka Shokaku (Yahata Beach) Friday, August 1 18:51–18:31 Around the Civic Sports Ground (Nago Beach) Saturday, August 2 18:50–18:30 Around Kaisei Gakuen Nago Dormitory (Nago Beach)

June 15 — All-You-Can-Pack Vegetables This popular packing event at Roadside Station Green Farm Tateyama draws huge crowds! How many kilograms can you pack? Date and time: Sunday, June 15 Starts at 10:00 (ends when stock runs out) Time limit: 1 minute Participation fee: 1 bag 500 yen (tax included) * Residents of Chiba Prefecture receive a 100-yen discount! Please present a document that verifies your address (driver’s license, etc.). https://greenfarm-tateyama.com//

The Merchant Records Museum on Shokamachi Street will be closed for renovations from June 1 through July 26. It is scheduled to reopen on July 27. After the renovation, the museum plans to add hands-on bamboo craft and torn-paper collage (chigiri-e) workshops and a teahouse.

Fresh green leaves are dazzling to the eye this season. The walking paths in Yoro Gorge are open for strolling except for some closed sections, but they may be fully closed after heavy rain. Please check before you go. https://www.kankouotaki.com//

Daikokuyama is a small hill about a five-minute walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station. Visitors to the tourist information center sometimes ask, "What is that hill? Can you climb it?" Yes, you can climb it! A fit adult can reach the summit in about 15 minutes, so it’s a great hike to recommend to many people. That said, the slope is steep, so we recommend wearing trekking shoes. I climbed it this time using Nordic walking poles, which made it very easy. (Nordic walking poles are available for rent at the tourist information center for 500 yen per day.) The Katsuyama area is known as the birthplace of Boso whaling, and whaling was especially active here during the Edo period. Daikokuyama served as a lookout point for spotting whales. Soon after you start up the trail you’ll come to the grave of Daigo Shinbee I, the founder of Boso whaling. Watch your head for overhead wires along the way if you are tall. There are benches on the lookout, so you can rest and take in the superb views. One visitor even praised the town below as "a charming, picture-book kind of place." Please give it a try and climb it at least once.

Notice: Yasuda Elementary School GW Festa 2025 From May 3rd to 5th, an event at Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School offers hands-on activities such as hiking, rice planting, and carp streamer (koinobori) making. Participants in rice planting receive half-price admission to Banya no Yu. There is also a charcoal-kiln building experience in the Egatsu district, known for the Egatsu daffodil (suisen) Road, so please check the flyer. The event is organized by the Kyonan Watch Team. Come and enjoy Kyonan this Golden Week. #Kyonan Town#Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School#Banya no Yu#Charcoal-kiln building experience#Rice planting experience#Koinobori making

Shark Scramble 🦈 You can go on a day trip! Shark swimming adventure in Tateyama, Chiba The other day, members of Hokule'a Shonan went to 🫧 "Shark's Scramble" in Tateyama, Chiba As the name suggests, it is a very impressive dive site with many sharks coming and going in front of you! On this day, guests from overseas also participated 🇯🇵 "I can't believe I can swim with sharks in Japan!" and I was very 😊 impressed by the impression The point is the diving Spot "Ito" in Tateyama. Here, you can observe the sharks that gather in search of food and swim around in front of you. Encounters with a wide variety of creatures such as tiger sharks, spiders, and rays are attractive, and it is a popular sea with many repeaters as well as first-time visit. And if Hokule'a Shonan ... Diving to Tateyama is also OK for a day trip! Some people may think, "Isn't Chiba far from Kanagawa?" We will guide you by Car from JR Hiratsuka Station and can also accommodate pick-up at stations along the way. Therefore, it is a big attraction 🚗💨 that you can easily participate even from the Tokyo and Kanagawa areas Some people are worried, "Aren't sharks dangerous?" Rest assured that the sharks here are accustomed to people and are not of an aggressive kind. After thorough safety management, we support even beginners so that they can enjoy it with peace of mind! "I want to swim with sharks someday!" Such a dream comes true with this Shark Scramble in Ito. Why don't you experience the power and mystery of the sea world together? 😊 📍 Held in by request! Please feel free to contact us 🌸 ▶ 【Experience Diving, Fun Diving, Sense Course Accepting】 #SharkDive #SharkScramble #DiveWithSharks #JapanDiving #ChibaDive #OnlyInJapan #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #PrivateDiveExperience #ExploreTheBlue #OceanLovers #UnderwaterAdventure #SafeDiving #BeginnerFriendly #SeaYouSoon

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is famous for its tulips. Photo opportunities are before and after the Sunrise rises. This year, I was also able to enjoy the cherry blossoms of the nearby Akebono Mountain.

It is the Autumn leaves of Ukimido in Naritasan Park, which is relatively close to Narita Airports. It was a little cold in the early morning, but the Autumn leaves illuminated by the Sunrise were beautiful. When there is no wind, you can enjoy the reflection of the water.

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park that I have wanted to visit for a long time This is a wonderful place where you can feel the four seasons such as tulips in Spring and Cosmos in autumn. I visited on the day when the tulips were in full bloom, and the tulip field with the morning mist was very cool.

View of Otaki Castle from Mikuchibashi (April 8)

These are the cherry blossoms along the Isumi River promenade (April 5).

Today marks the start of the new fiscal year. It’s rainy and cold, but the Somei Yoshino cherry trees in Kyonan Town are in full bloom. The first photo was taken at Lake Sakuma Dam, and the second at Adachi Ward Kyonan Nature House. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms well through this week, so please come and visit.

Carp streamers will be displayed at Kurohara Fudo Falls. They will be up from March 30, 2025, through May 11, 2025. The falls are a five-minute walk from Sogamoto Station on the Isumi Railway, where canola flowers and cherry blossoms are beautiful. Be sure to visit.

The cherry-blossom market that was scheduled for March 29 has been postponed to March 30 due to the weather. Other than the date, nothing has changed, so please do come and join us.

✨ The golden sunset reflected in the Kamogawa ✨ rice fields at dusk, rape blossoms, and the Satoyama standing quietly. We will deliver the scenery of the Kamogawa River in Spring. Cherry blossom season is just around the corner — why don't you feel this beautiful moment together? 🌿🌸

The Kawazu cherry blossoms at the ruins of Matsugasaki Ruins of the Castle in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture are in full bloom 🌸 Please come and visit us.

Trains are not running, but the rapeseed flowers have begun to bloom.