Thirteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake This photo was taken on April 3, 2018 It is a row of cherry blossom trees in the night forest of Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The Great East Japan Earthquake made it difficult to return home. Decontamination work has progressed, and in this year, Part of the tree-lined area has been opened to the public. At that time, only the opening of short straight roads Surrounding shops and houses are barricaded It was an enclosed ghost town I think I stayed for more than an hour. It's not a time to attract tourism There are almost no people who look like tourists. I only saw a few groups of people who seemed to be locals. I revisited it in March 2021. Tomioka Town became an outpost for reconstruction It's a very lively town. The open area has been greatly expanded. The branches of the cherry blossoms are beautifully selected. It was also prepared to be lit up. Realizing that reconstruction is progressing I remember how happy I was. The Noto Peninsula, where there is no fear of radiation, Reconstruction should be faster Good luck Hokuriku, good luck Tohoku.

It is a hydrangea and torii gate on the approach to Shirawase Shrine in Fukushima City. It is located in a quiet place and is washed by the chirping of birds and the sound of trees.

It is Tatsuzawa Fudo Falls in Aizu Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture. In the summer, it is cool with negative ions, and in the fall, the autumn leaves and the huge icicles in the 🍁 winter are a masterpiece

It is a winter fireworks festival in Fukushima City's Four Seasons Village. The illumination tree and the reflection of the fireworks were very nice.

The Tadami Line 🚃 running through Oku-Aizu This is the Tadami Line seen in Okuaizu, Fukushima Prefecture. It only runs early in the morning and during the day, so please be careful 🙇 ♀️ when visiting This year, there is little snow due to the warm winter, but originally it was even heavier and you can 😆 see a snowy landscape

This photo was taken at the fireworks festival at the end of July last year Even though I only had a mini tripod at that time, I could only stand and see where I could get it, so I did my best for 10 seconds of hand-held SS laughs.

It is Takayashiki Inari Shrine near Koriyama. It is Mr. Inari who suddenly exists in the rice fields and fields.

Spirit Tree in Minamisoma City Beautiful, supple...

Snowy scenery of Ouchijuku The snow oysters were running hard with the strongest machines! The thatched roof and the red tractor are ♪ a good contrast

A post town with a thatched roof Where to feel nostalgia Furthermore, if the whole town is wrapped in snow, it will ♪ be like a picture book of an old story You will be impressed by the scenery from the hill overlooking the inn.

The first traditional festival in Fukushima Prefecture that I went to see Soma Noma Oi. The appearance of the unfolding goes back in time

Mt. Nishiazuma straddles Yamagata and Fukushima. I was fascinated by the wonderful ice field here.

This is the first time I visited Ouchijuku. The night before, the surrounding mountains had its first snow, and the planting in the post town became the first ice. The sky was cloudy, so I arrived a little depressed, but it was early in the morning and there were few people, but the few trees with autumn leaves that remained warmed my feelings. The people of the post town were also very kind, and my desire to support Fukushima became stronger. What I can do now is to convey the charm of Tohoku as much as possible.

Superb autumn leaves in Fukushima Prefecture "Bandai Azuma Skyline" The autumn leaves illuminated by the morning sun are very beautiful, I was impressed. The autumn season is the most spectacular view. It is in full bloom from mid-October.

I visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time. Partly due to the effects of the earthquake, many months passed without my mind turning to this area. The first place I visited was the "Tower". It felt like the peak of autumn leaves had passed, but I was reminded that the brilliance of nature does not matter where it is. Once again, don't be defeated by the earthquake! Fukushima Prefecture! It was a time when I felt strongly about it. I will try not to be prejudiced and be confident in the land where I grew up!

Nostalgic old school building and ginkgo 🍁 This is "Kakumaru Elementary School" in Fukushima Prefecture The old school building is now a facility where you can experience local specialty ingredients and other products. The ginkgo tree is also intertwined with the old school building to give 🤭 it a good taste Best time to see: Late October to early November Location: Fukushima

Goshikinuma 🌿 surrounded by fresh greenery This is "Goshikinuma" in Fukushima Prefecture I visited during the fresh green season and photographed the blue maple and the five-color swamp. The rowboat has a good taste 😆 again Best time to see: Spring to summer Location: Fukushima

Tatsuzawa Fudo Falls 🍁 It takes 5 minutes to walk along the approach. What appears in front of you is a powerful waterfall. Unfortunately, the autumn leaves were almost over, but it was still worth seeing.

Autumn foliage 📸 in Tsubakuro Valley It is located in the middle of the Bandai Azuma Skyline Tsubakuro Valley Looking down at the bridge from the observation deck, it is just a yellow carpet Location: Fukushima

Tsuruga Castle 🍁 wrapped in autumn leaves The first Fukushima Prefecture! That's why I came to Tsuruga Castle. One piece 📸 under the castle, intertwined with autumn leaves According to the volunteers, the colors are a little bad this year. Still, Tsuruga Castle, which is in full bloom, is beautiful. I'll 💪 be back next year Location: Fukushima

This photo was taken when I went to an elementary school in Fukushima Prefecture that was left after the earthquake. The school building, which was a little battered by the tsunami, has a nice atmosphere.

Autumn was deepening and the sunrise time was getting late, so it was easy to rush it was close to the campsite. Glowing with the sunrise, Fukushima, Kumazawanuma in Urabandai. I think it was a good accent for young people who enjoy fishing alone.

At Adachigahara Furusato Park in Fukushima Prefecture It's like I'm not 😃 hiding

The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is now underway! The theme of this photo contest is "Hidden Gem Tourist Attractions in Japan" We're looking forward to seeing everyone's wonderful submissions! This time, we will introduce a post by "YUSKE.TK"! It captures the unique contrast between railways and nature. The JR Tadami Line runs along the Tadami River. Located in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, the area around the "Daiichi Tsuruma River Bridge" is a secluded area where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. From the train window, you can enjoy the countryside and valleys. ◆Daiichi Tsuruma River Bridge◆ 【Address】Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture

Went to Fukushima over the Golden Week holiday. On our first day we took a bus to Ouchi-Juku and had a great time looking at all the buildings and different shops. The negi soba soba with a large leek is famous there so my girlfriend ended up ordering that. She said it was a bit difficult to eat, but fun and tasted great. We also ended up trying a variety of different snacks in the area. The Age-Manju deep fried manju was really tasty and we actually ended up getting again later. I was able to take a photo from the famous photo spot at Ouchi-Juku as well photo #4. I only have an iPhone camera, so the quality isn't the best, but I'm happy with how it turned out. On the way back from Ouchi-Juku we returned via Yunokami Onsen Station and so we got to use the footbath that was attached to the station. It was a really great way to rest up after walking for so long. The station itself was also really photogenic, so I snapped a couple photos from the platform and between the railroad tracks. The hotel we were staying at for the night was in Aizu-Wakamatsu and on the way we found a nice little shop with a large akabeko cow outside and the staff was kind enough to take a photo of us with it. For dinner, we went to a place called Sassa 左雨 and had a really great time. We ended up talking to the owners for a bit and they were super nice. It was also the best tonkatsu I've eaten in my entire life. It was cooked tp perfection, and the dressing that came with the salad and cabbage matched perfectly with it. We probably ended up eating way too many fried foods but it was all really tasty. The next day we visited Tsuruga Castle. The castle was quite cool, but it was a bit more crowded than Ouchi-Juku. Considering it was Golden Week, it wasn't much of a surprise. Either way we had a great time. We started off going for a boat ride around the moat I got my daily exercise in, as I was rowing the whole time lol. After that we went up into the castle and were able to see a view of the city from the top which was pretty cool. There were also live performances going on in the field in front of the castle which were fun to watch. At that point it was about lunch time so we went over to the row of food stalls photo #16 and grabbed a bite to eat. There were shops selling all sorts of goods as well, so we spent some time window shopping. After Tsuruga Castle, we went to Oyakuen Garden 御薬園. We ended up sharing a green tea by the pond and relaxing for a bit which was nice. There were a lot of koi inside the pond and a variety of birds flying around as well, so the atmosphere was very relaxing. Photo #20 is supposedly the best view in the garden it was written on a sign so I snapped a photo of it. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it was a really incredible view. All in all, we had a really amazing time in Fukushima, but we definitely would like to visit again, as there's a lot we didn't get to do still. I really wanted to try an akabeko workshop but we didn't get the chance, which was a bit disappointing, but we still had a lot of fun, so I can't complain. I definitely recommend visiting Aizu-Wakamatsu if you have the chance!

It is Okenuma in Bandai Asahi National Park, Fukushima Prefecture. You can see it from the top of the Mt. Azuma-kofuji. It was a beautiful place with a dark blue water surface in the remaining snow. It was hard to go there to see it at this time. If you can see it up close, you will definitely be impressed.

Golden Week trip to the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. The resting places I happened to pass were Tagokura Dam and Lake Tagokura. The dam and lake spread, and the mountains mixed with the remaining snow reflected on the surface of the lake were very beautiful. It is a healing spot that can be said to be a secret place.

It is Takayashiki Inari Shrine about 20 minutes by car from Koriyama Station. There is also a power spot "Mijinishi".

It is an old stratovolcano facing the Mt. Azuma-kofuji of Okenuma in Bandai Asahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture and the southern part of Jododaira. At the end of April, when I went to see the fresh green and blue lake, there was still a lot of snow. It was difficult to get to the shooting location, but I was impressed by the natural beauty reflected in the dark blue surface of the dark blue lake with the remaining snow on the lakeside and the fresh greenery of the trees that have begun to sprout! It is a recommended hidden gem.

Sow cherry blossoms at the Umanohakanotane Makizakura in Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture A 300-year-old Benihiganzakura cherry tree. It is said that it is a cherry tree that tells the village when it is time to sow the seeds. A single cherry blossom was shining beautifully in the setting sun. The old car in the foreground is also an accent. Let's go see such cherry blossoms again next year.