Making soba in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture was fun to make and delicious to eat! We tried a soba-making experience at the National Bihoku Hillside Park 🥢🔥 When it comes to uniquely Japanese food, soba is a must. Served chilled on a bamboo tray in summer and in hot broth in winter, it’s enjoyed year-round. Did you know the National Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara City offers soba-making workshops? This time, Momoka Matsumoto and Shogo Ikebuchi tried making soba for the first time! Here’s a report on the process and its highlights. Read the article here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5352...

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is the avocado and shrimp hot sandwich set from CAFE ANDON.

A lonely bench sits beneath an autumn tree, waiting patiently for someone to pause and feel the season drift by. In the quiet of the vacant park, it becomes a silent witness to fall’s gentle passing. Location: wako Jurin park, Saitama

Closed days in November. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

This morning the temperature dropped to minus 1°C, and the puddles in the parking lot had frozen over❄ You can now see snow on the Hidaka Mountains, and it looks like real winter is beginning☃ As the season gets colder, come and warm up at TokachigawaOnsen😊

Introducing the autumn vistas of Shosenkyo Gorge and Kakuen Peak Yesterday at Kakuen Peak, the contrast between the blue sky and the rocky spires was stunning, showcasing a scene that truly represents autumn at Shosenkyo Gorge. In the lower right, the foliage at the base of Kakuen Peak blazed in vivid colors, wrapping the entire valley in seasonal hues. The Shosenkyo walking trails reveal changing views with every step, and now is the perfect time to visit. Take your time on site to feel the power of nature and the gentle tones of autumn. 📍Shosenkyo Gorge – Kakuen Peak 🍁Autumn leaves remain on display 🚶‍♀️The crisp weather is ideal for a stroll We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Enjoy Miyoshi on a Budget! Recommended Spots & Drive Discounts It’s the perfect season for a refreshing drive 🚗 Here’s information to help you enjoy Miyoshi’s rich nature and delicious local food at a bargain. Download the free app, visit each facility, and pick up digital coupons! Show the coupon to staff to receive discounts or services on the spot ✨ These coupons can be used again and again, so have fun saving while you explore Miyoshi 😊 Download here https://www.miyoshi-dmo.jp/event/drive-coupon/... Northern Miyoshi City area ① Josei Falls Photo by super_yuchan ② Kenkichi Nakamura Memorial Museum of Literature ③ Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi 🎫 Kanose Fishing Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesday Phone: 0824-53-2484 🎫 Roadside Station Yumeland Funo Hours: Weekdays 10:00–16:00 Weekends and holidays 10:00–17:00 Closed: None Phone: 0824-54-2929 🎫 Fruitland Funo Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: None during the fruit-picking season (September through the end of November) Note: 🎫 valid for one group Phone: 0824-54-2878 Miyoshi-machi area ① Miyoshi Hondori Shopping Street ② Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Meikyozan Shorimbo ③ muk @muk__344 🎫 Place dessert Miyoshi Hours: 10:00–18:30 Closed: Wednesday Note: 🎫 valid for up to 5 people Phone: 0824-65-1344 🎫 Tsujimura Jusaburo Doll Museum Hours: 10:00–17:00 Last admission: 16:30 Closed: Wednesdays and New Year holidays If Wednesday is a public holiday, the museum opens and closes the following weekday. Note: 🎫 applies to same-day admission only Phone: 0824-64-1036 Miyoshi downtown area ① Vinoble Vineyard & Winery ② Mt. Takatani ③ Kurashi no Iryou Nagatani 🎫 Miyoshi Fudoki no Oka Museum Hours: 9:00–17:00 Last admission: 16:30 Closed: Mondays and New Year holidays If Monday is a public holiday, the museum opens and the next weekday is closed. Note: 🎫 valid for one group Phone: 0824-66-2881 🎫 Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery Hours: Wine shop 9:30–17:30 Barbecue garden 11:00–17:30 (last order 17:00) Closed: December 29–January 1, and the second Wednesday of January–February Note: 🎫 offers a 5% discount on wines at the wine shop Some limited items are excluded Food prices are 5% off Some banquet menus are excluded; valid for up to 5 people Phone: 0824-64-0200 🎫 Muratake Souhonke Hours: Weekdays Lunch 11:00–14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–22:00 (last order 21:00) Sundays and holidays Lunch 11:00–14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) Closed: Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed Tuesday) Note: 🎫 valid for up to 3 people Phone: 0824-63-0666 🎫 Miyoshi Honey Garden Hachiya Hours: 9:00–18:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Phone: 0824-66-3838 🎫 Denko Sekka Miyoshi Park Hours: 9:00–21:00 Closed: Wednesdays and New Year holidays Note: 🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone: 0824-66-3366 Southern Miyoshi City area ① Mirasaka Fromage ② 104 Hana ③ Maware Shoten 🎫 Mirasaka Take Kobo Hanakago Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Wednesday and Thursday Note: 🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone: 0824-44-7071 🎫 Bussankan Miwa 375 Hours: Shop 10:00–18:00 Restaurant GIBIER SHOKUDO 10:30–18:00 Closed: Tuesday Note: 🎫 valid for one group Phone/ Shop 0824-52-2778 Restaurant GIBIER SHOKUDO 0824-52-7222 🎫 Hirata Tourist Farm Hours: (March–November) 10:00–17:00 (December–February) 10:00–15:00 Closed: (March–November) Wednesday and Thursday (December–February) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Phone: 0824-69-2346

[Notice: Sunayu Public Toilet Unavailable Due to Planned Power Outage] We regret to inform you that the Sunayu public toilet will be unavailable due to a planned power outage. The restroom will be out of service during the scheduled outage dates below. ■ Location ・Sunayu Public Toilet ■ Date ・Wednesday, November 19 ■ Time ・8:00 AM–11:30 AM (scheduled) We apologize for the inconvenience to our visitors and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletstop1118/...

Yusaku Park autumn leaves ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 17, 2025 Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture It is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative spots for autumn colors. Overall, the foliage is about 60 percent along. The area around Shinji Pond seems to be at its peak this week. Even spots farther from the pond are progressing, so you can enjoy green, yellow, and red leaves that make for a beautiful sight. This week looks good for viewing the autumn colors. During the Yujaku Kanko Momiji Festival, local people sell kusa mochi and other treats. If you see them, give them a try. We will keep sharing updates on the foliage status. The Yusaku Park illumination runs through this week, from November 21 to 23, three nights in total. Some areas are dark at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. Location: Yusaku Park (Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available Remaining illumination dates: November 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) ▶ Hours: From sunset until 9:00 PM ■■■ 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 Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple ❚ Autumn foliage status as of November 17, 2025 The autumn leaves at Hoshoji Temple in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The peak has just passed. The 2025 Hoshoji Temple light-up ended on the 15th. We will report the foliage status as it changes. Location: Hoshoji Temple (Udae 1639, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City) Parking: Available ■ Hoshoji Temple Hoshoji Temple is a venerable temple with more than 800 years of history. Known as “Colorful Hoshoji” and “Hoshoji in Autumn,” it displays vivid hues during the autumn foliage season. During the event period, a light-up is held, and its magical atmosphere enchants visitors. ■■■ Access to downtown 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 beppu station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

This is the autumn foliage of Kaida Highlands in Kiso town. On clear days you can see MtOntake beautifully, and lively Kiso Horses as well!

This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village. Looking out over the scene, the landscape is entirely awash in autumn colors and truly beautiful!

This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town. The vibrant colors add to the usual beauty of Nezame, creating an even more stunning scene!

The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fallen leaves are truly beautiful! Photo taken on: November 14, 2025

This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village. The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned bright red and look very beautiful!

The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crimson autumn leaves! Photo taken on November 14, 2025.

#018 It has gotten cold enough that you’ll need a jacket. Tsunocho hosts a variety of events in the coming season. In this post, we’ll introduce the main events taking place through the end of the year all at once. Tsunocho Events: Autumn 🍂 to Year-end 1. Classic Car Festival Car Festa Miyazaki in Tsuno This classic car festival is held at Tsuno Winery every year on the fourth Sunday of November. Cool, cute, nostalgic — many precious classic cars from those days gather here. Although there are no stage performances at the venue, numerous food and craft stalls attract many car enthusiasts. Even people who aren’t normally into cars will likely find themselves saying, “Wow, that brings back memories.” Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Tsuno Winery Plaza Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. 2. Tsuno Town Industry Festival Following the summer festival, the town’s major event, the Industry Festival, will be held again this year. This year the venue changes to the Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho). On the day there will be a mobile petting zoo, stage shows, and a performance by Miyazaki Prefecture’s local hero, Tenson Kourin Himkaiser. There will also be many food trucks and tent vendors. At the end of the stage program, a big raffle will award popular game consoles, sought-after smartwatches, and specialty products from the local area, sister city Itoman City, and friendship city Saromacho. Date and time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 9:00–15:00 Location: Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho, in front of Honjin Akagike Residence) Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Application Open: Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip! Applications are now open for the one-night, two-day bus tour "Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip" taking place on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14. This bus tour lets you fully enjoy the Amakusa West Coast with spiny lobster, a sunset cruise, dolphin watching, and a visit to Sakitsu Village.🚌 For details and reservations, search for the tour name "Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip" or check the news section on our website.👀 Take this chance to savor the winter charm of the Amakusa West Coast.

I'm relaxing at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. I ordered a Truffle Soupccino and the Viena Sausage Stone Oven Filone.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. These are the hanatemizu flower arrangements at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Urabandai in Fukushima is one of my most favorite autumn destination.

Isehara Autumn Foliage Report 2025.11.17 Here is today’s update on the autumn leaves in Isehara. The foliage at Afuri Shrine and Daisenji Temple has begun to change color. This weekend finally brings the illuminated autumn foliage displays. For details such as the schedule, please see the tourism association’s special site. https://isehara-kanko.com/autumn-lightup/... Although it is a weekday, many visitors have come. The autumn foliage season is expected to be very crowded with large numbers of visitors. Please take care when you visit.

In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there’s a bookstore that even sells local sake and souvenirs! 😍 A bookstore that hosts surprise events? Discover the many charms of We Higashijo Store 📚✨ Sosho Sato Main Store in Jinsekikogencho began in the Meiji era as a general shop stocking rubber boots, candles and daily necessities. The second branch, We Higashijo Store, opened in Tojo Town, Shobara City, offering books, CDs and stationery. More than a bookstore, the store also houses a hair salon, a cosmetics section, an esthetic room and a coin laundry, making it indispensable to the local community. Recently, Tomonori Sato began carefully selecting and selling food items and local sake. The store also runs unique initiatives you won’t find elsewhere, from events to original book covers. ✨ We spoke with fourth-generation CEO Tomonori Sato about the visitor-friendly appeal of We Higashijo Store. Read the article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5346... We Higashijo Store Address: 1348-1 Kawahigashi, Tojo Town, Shobara City Phone: 08477-2-1188 Hours: 10:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Parking: Available (30 spaces) Honabi Address: 2-12-10 Nishihonmachi, Shobara City Phone: 0824-73-9366 Hours: 9:30–19:00 Note: From Friday, November 21, 2025, hours will change to 10:00–18:30. Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available (shared parking)

Ashoro Hidamari Farm’s BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS cider “00 L#2 (Ale)” won the top prize in the taste judging at the Japan Cider Awards 2025! Using ale yeast commonly employed in beer brewing, the ale’s top-fermenting character minimizes contact between the liquid surface and air, producing a fruity, richly aromatic flavor. In-bottle secondary fermentation allows the yeast—the main component of the lees—to self-break down into amino acids and peptides, adding depth and complexity to the cider. Quoted from the official online store. Our Roadside Station also sells several ciders, including the award-winning “00 L#2 (Ale).” Please pick one up when you visit! Price: ¥1,100 per bottle (tax included) Note: Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from apples. We do not sell to anyone under 20 years old. BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official website https://blank-hardcider.com// BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official online store https://blank-hardcider13.stores.jp//

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Night at Kanazawa Hakkei

Recharge your body and soul with one of the world’s three greatest sunsets. In Hokkaido’s Kushiro, enjoy canoeing and food-walking, and indulge in luxurious, delightful gourmet experiences. On nature walks, you may spot long-tailed tit and other wildlife. After a day of full enjoyment, treat yourself to a sky-given reward time at Kushiro Prince Hotel. 🌇 ―――――――――――――――――――――― Recharge with Kushiro’s sunset — one of the world’s three great sunsets. After a day full of discoveries, from canoeing and gourmet delights to encounters with wildlife, slow down, raise your glass, and let the light do the rest. 🌇 @kushiroprincehotel For reservations and details, visit the profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/experience/...

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. After the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Store. I had a gingerbread latte and a white chocolate macadamia donut.

Ana Kōbō (穴弘法), Toki City, Gifu Prefecture I visited to attend the Autumn Leaves Festival.