The five-day, four-night trip to Tokyo has come to an end. This time, I will share my travel tips for Tokyo【Personal Sharing】 Day 1 | Arrival in Tokyo and Asakusa Exploration Time Itinerary Morning Arrival in Tokyo → Check into the hotel Afternoon Senso-ji → Kaminari Mon → Nakamise Shopping Street Evening Tokyo Skytree → Skytree Night View → Izakaya 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions Shinjuku / Ikebukuro / Ueno Day 2 | Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya Time Itinerary Morning Meiji Shrine → Yoyogi Park Afternoon Harajuku Takeshita Street → Omotesando → Cat Street Evening Shibuya Scramble Crossing → SHIBUYA SKY 🍜 Recommended Cuisine Yakiniku, Sushi, Izakaya 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions Shinjuku / Shibuya Day 3 | Akihabara, Ginza, and Fuyadani Experience Time Itinerary Morning Akihabara Electric Town → Animate Afternoon Ginza Chuo-dori → Department Store Shopping Evening Fuyadani Club Experience 1 🌸 Fuyadani Club Experience 1 🌸 20:00 - 23:00 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions Ginza / Shinbashi / Ikebukuro Day 4 | Day Trip to Hakone Onsen Time Itinerary Morning Hakone-Yumoto → Mountain Railway Afternoon Ōwakudani → Lake Ashi Boat Ride → Hakone Shrine Evening Return to Tokyo → Fuyadani Club Experience 2 🌸 Fuyadani Club Experience 2 🌸 21:00 - 00:00 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions Shinjuku / Ikebukuro Day 5 | Shopping in Shinjuku and Return Time Itinerary Morning Shinjuku Gyoen Afternoon Don Quixote → Bic Camera → Drugstore Evening Fuyadani Club Experience 3 → Return to the hotel to pack 🌸 Fuyadani Club Experience 3 🌸 19:30 - 23:30 As the last night itinerary in Tokyo Must-try Foods in Tokyo 🍣 Sushi 🍜 Ramen 🥩 Wagyu Yakiniku 🍢 Izakaya Skewers 🍰 Japanese Sweets 🐟 Seafood Rice Bowl Transportation Recommendations in Tokyo 🚇 Suica / PASMO 🚄 JR Yamanote Line 🚇 Tokyo Metro ✈️ Narita Skyliner ✈️ Haneda Keikyu Line

Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲 How about exploring Shihorocho by bicycle while enjoying the scenic views of the Nupuka Mountains and the beautiful countryside? As you ride leisurely, you might come across your favorite cafes and picturesque spots🎶 By using the rental bicycles from "Charitabi Shihoro," you can enjoy the following benefits. 📍Benefit 1: A "500 yen discount coupon" usable at designated restaurants in the town 📍Benefit 2: A "free bathing ticket" for the onsen at the rental location, Shihoro Ryokan (available from 14:00 to 16:00 on the day) *Please check during reservation as the onsen may be unavailable due to maintenance. 🔶Rental Period: April 24, 2026 (Friday) to November 2, 2026 (Monday) 🔶Rental Location: Shihoro Ryokan (10:00 to 16:00), 163 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihorocho 🔶Rates: 6 hours per day ・Electric Assist City Bicycle (2,000 yen) ・City Bicycle (1,500 yen) ・Kids Bike (1,000 yen) 🔷Reservations: Shihoro Ryokan TEL: 01564-5-2527 *Please call to make a reservation by 17:00 the day before your use. 🔷Contact: Shihorocho Tourism Association TEL: 01564-5-5213 (Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00) 🔷Access to Shihoro Ryokan Approximately 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 1 hour by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Shihoro Shinkin-mae) https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/bicycle_rental/...

Make your stay in Kushiro more comfortable. At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we offer a variety of room types to suit your needs.✨ Enjoy a relaxing time while gazing at the cityscape and harbor views of Kushiro through the large windows. It's perfect for both sightseeing and business stays. Why not find the perfect room for you? Reservations can be made through the profile URL. ▶Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

At Manda Mine Station, you can easily learn about the history of the Manda Pit. After viewing panels, dioramas, and materials, walking through the paid area will help you better understand the meaning of the shaft head and hoist room. This location features a free exhibition room and is also where you can purchase tickets for the Manda Pit. For first-time visitors, it is recommended to start your tour here. 【Visiting Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: Adults and university students 410 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and middle school students 210 yen / Manda Mine Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Manda Mine Station #Free Exhibition Room #Ticket Sales #Arao City Tourism #Miike Coal Mine #Learning Journey #Historical Exhibits #Industrial Heritage #MandaCoalMine #AraoCity #KumamotoTravel #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #WorldHeritage #IndustrialHeritage #JapaneseHistory #TravelTips

In Azumino, the "soba flowers" are blooming They are blossoming like a white carpet The locations are in front of Azumino Mirai Farm and around HAMA Flower Park 😄

🚌 Announcement of Bus Tour 🚌 "Regional Co-Creation Infrastructure Tour (Konsen Dairy Edition)" A day trip bus tour to learn about the Konsen region, which supports Japan's dairy farming! We will trace the journey of a single milk bottle, from the transportation and storage of imported livestock feed in the Kushiro-Nemuro region to raw milk production, processing, and transportation outside the region. Kushiro Port is the only place in Hokkaido where you can see the Roll-on Roll-off ship "Hokuren Maru" up close. We hope you will join us! ☺ *August 5 (Wednesday) Capacity: 15 people (minimum number of participants: 12 people) Fee: 9,500 yen per person (including tax) 9:00 Departure from KKS Convention Center (Kushiro City Tourism and International Exchange Center) Kushiro Port West Port Area 2nd Wharf International Logistics Terminal→Mitsuwa Unyu Co., Ltd. Feed Ingredient Storage Facility→Akan Agricultural Cooperative Kushiro TMR Center→National Emergency Agricultural Land Reorganization and Improvement Project, Akan District→Yamahana Onsen Refure (Shokado Bento)→Jinsei Farm Ranch→Yotsuba Dairy Co., Ltd. Kōsen Factory→Hokuren Maru→Dissolution at KKS Convention Center For more details and to apply, please visit the following URL. Kushiro and Akan Lake Tourism Official Site https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/19525/...

[Fukui Prefecture] A great place with plenty to enjoy. The campaign has started! Please check the link for accommodations participating in the campaign in Mihama Town. https://iitoko-horidakusan.jp/accommodation/?area%5B%5D=27&search=... The "A great place with plenty to enjoy" campaign has begun, providing travelers who stay in Fukui Prefecture with a charge ticket worth 5,000 yen in "Happy Coins" that can be used at souvenir shops and restaurants within the prefecture! If you bring the charge ticket without opening it to a participating store, it can also be used as a paper coupon. *If any edge of the perforated ticket is opened, it cannot be used as a paper coupon. When used as a paper coupon, it can be utilized as a 4,000 yen gift certificate at the designated stores. [Period] Phase 1: June 12, 2026 (Friday) to July 12, 2026 (Sunday) *Until check-out on July 13 (Monday) Reservation start date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) Point charge and usage deadline: Until 23:59 on November 1, 2026 (Sunday) Phase 2: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) to October 31, 2026 (Saturday) *Until check-out on November 1 (Sunday) *Stays during Silver Week (September 19 to September 22) are not eligible Reservation start date: August 1, 2026 (Saturday) Point charge and usage deadline: Until 23:59 on November 1, 2026 (Sunday) Phase 3: January 8, 2027 (Friday) to January 31, 2027 (Sunday) *Until check-out on February 1 (Monday) Reservation start date: December 8, 2026 (Tuesday) Point charge and usage deadline: Until 23:59 on February 1, 2027 (Monday) [Eligibility] 1. Guests who make a reservation for two or more people. *Reservations made before the start date are not eligible for the campaign. *The campaign details may change depending on budget execution status, etc. [Contact Information] 0570-036-690 (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, excluding December 29 to January 3)

🚢 Notice of Cruise Ship Arrival 🚢 The cruise ship "Crystal Symphony" will be arriving in Kushiro! ⭐︎ First Port of Call ⭐︎ Passengers will disembark and enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro. We hope the local citizens will warmly welcome them in a friendly atmosphere 😊 As the ship departs, there will be a band performance by "The Project" to send them off 👋 We look forward to your participation ✨ *Parking available for general visitors Date: Monday, June 15, Year R8 Arrival: 9:00 AM Departure: 6:00 PM Location: 4th Pier Local product stalls from around 9:00 AM Send-off around 5:40 PM

Taken on June 11, 2014. This is the flower water offering from Hara Florist.

The Honshu side of the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge Photo taken on: May 10, 2026 Equipment: SONY α7II + Sigma 20–200mm This is the Honshu side of the Kanmon Bridge Kanju Island can be seen under the bridge.

Taken on June 11, 26. These are the wind chimes at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine's office. May everyone's wishes come true.

Introducing the Hands-Free Rental Bicycle Service🚲🚲 Leave your large luggage at the airport shuttle bus and set off light on your bicycle🎵 With a bicycle, you can enjoy beautiful scenery that is too far to walk or easily missed by car😊 As you casually stop by enticing places, you can fully experience the local atmosphere through the scents of the wind and air😍 While pedaling freely, you may discover special sights that you wouldn't encounter on a car or walking trip🎶🎶 Make sure to enjoy the overwhelming vastness and stunning landscapes unique to Tokachi🤗 We offer a range of options including "electric bicycles" for beginners and those lacking confidence, as well as "cross bikes" for smooth rides, and professional "road bikes" or "mountain bikes"🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️ Choose according to your riding experience and preferred style❗️ 🔶Usage Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to November 1, 2026 (Sunday) 🔶Service Route: Tokachi Obihiro Airport ⇔ Obihiro Station Bus Terminal 🔶Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🔷Important Notes The hands-free rental bicycle service is available only to customers using the rental bicycles and is completely reservation-based. *The service will be suspended during the Obon period and Silver Week due to airport congestion. 🔷Reservations and Inquiries 📍Departing from Tokachi Obihiro Airport ANDOOR TEL: 0155-66-5894 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 📍Departing from Obihiro Station ECO Bus Center Rikuru TEL: 0155-23-5920 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) https://andoor.jp/%e6%89%8b%e3%81%b6%e3%82%89%e3%83%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a4%e3%82%af%e3%83%ab-2/...

Hello, this is the En'emon Heritage Museum. As June begins, Shosenkyo Gorge is entering its best season, showcasing vibrant lush greenery🌿 The massive rock tunnel known as "Stone Gate" along the walking path in Shosenkyo. The enormous rock above hangs in an unstable shape yet remains completely still, with its tip slightly separated from another rock. You will surely experience its thrilling grandeur. The summer light streaming in from beyond the gate, combined with the fresh deep green scenery, feels like an entrance to another world✨ Pass through the Stone Gate and recharge with the refreshing energy of summer. At our store, we offer a variety of raw stones and jewelry, including newly arrived unique amethysts💎 The amethyst geode in the photo displays a gentle purple color that beautifully stands out as a piece of room decor. When you visit Shosenkyo, please stop by. We sincerely look forward to your visit😊

【Announcement】 Event Information♪ 🦁Lions Charity Festival 2026✨ On June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday), it will be held at Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square😊 📅June 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday) ⏰11:00 AM to 8:00 PM 📍Iwanai Michi-no-Eki Front Event Square Iwanai Lions Club Beer Garden🍻 and Iwanai Station Cheerleading Team will liven up the venue! And every day at 6:00 PM… 🎁We will hold a bingo and lottery with fabulous prizes! Join with your family and friends, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and have a wonderful time together✨ We look forward to your visit♪ *For more details, please refer to the flyer.

Taken on June 6, 2014. This is a yo-yo fortune at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🪀

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for June📣 Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" taking place in June♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes for sale. The famous "Ninoya" will also have a stall with its delicious ikinari dango! You can also enjoy a pack-your-own deal with Amakusa Bankan and small onions! We look forward to seeing you all 😊 Don't forget to bring your own bags 🛍✨ 【Items for Sale】 ・Amakusa Bankan (pack-your-own) ・Okra ・Rice🌾 ・Side Dishes ・Pumpkin ・Cucumber🥒 ・Bitter Melon ・Potato🥔 ・Small Onion (pack-your-own) ・Dekopon ・Corn🌽 ・Eggplant🍆 ・Flower Grass ・Bread ・Beets ・Bell Pepper🫑 ・Botamochi ・Mini Tomatoes ・Molokhia 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date: June 14th (Sunday) from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center, 4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku Town)

Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

-Stargazing Photo Exhibition- "With Love for the Night Sky of Teshikaga" We live in Teshikaga Town. There are many famous and scenic tourist spots, such as Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Mt. Io. Among them, did you know that the beauty of the night sky in this town is truly remarkable? Its quality is among the best in the country. A night sky that can be proudly shown to the world is right above us. This exhibition showcases beautiful photos taken and enjoyed by our members, explanations about the wonders of Teshikaga's night sky, and what we can do to protect that night sky forever. 2026 Teshikaga Town Community Development Activity Branch Project [-Stargazing Photo Exhibition- "With Love for the Night Sky of Teshikaga"] Duration: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - August 31, 2026 (Monday) Location: 1st Floor of Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, Community Gallery Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Organizer: Teshikaga Stargazing Club Exhibition Creation Support: Teshikaga Junior High School Cultural Department Sponsored by: Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Mashu Lake Tourism Association, Hokkaido Shimbun Kushiro Branch, Kushiro Shimbunsha, Teshikaga Ecomachi Promotion Council Ecotourism Promotion Subcommittee, Kushiro Shitsugen, Akan, Mashu Scenic Byway

August 1 (Saturday) Sunset Cruising at Minami Bōsō Tateyama Bay 2026 Located in the south of Boso Peninsula facing Tokyo Bay, Tateyama is a coastal town where you can fully enjoy the scenic views. Join us for an evening cruise that showcases the charm of Tateyama's sea, the sea breeze of the coastal town, and the emotional summer sunset. Don't miss the magical hour featuring Mount Fuji. Enjoy it along with a buffet on board. Application → https://bonichi.com/kanko/1327650-2/... Deadline: July 17, 2026 (Friday) 28,000 yen per person (including tax, for high school students and above) 〈Includes boarding fee and dinner (buffet style)〉 *High school students must be accompanied by a guardian. Please apply together. *Minimum number of participants: 30 Capacity: 70 Reception starts at 17:00, gathering At “Nagisa Station” Tateyama, 1st floor lounge (Please check in by 17:40 for boarding) Organizer: Tateyama Coastal Town Development Research Association Contact: 090-3206-7814 Vessel cooperation: Triangle Co., Ltd. Food service: casa fresca Supported by: Tateyama City Tourism Association Cooperation: Tateyama City, Tateyama City Passenger Ship Welcome Committee, Tateyama Fisheries Cooperative Tateyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, Chiba Prefecture Small Business Association Awa Branch Tateyama Junior Chamber, Bōnichi Newspaper, Core Communication Registration will close once capacity is reached. Thank you for your understanding. ■Travel Planning and Implementation Chiba Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-563 Bōsū Nichinichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Bōnichi Tourism Travel Operations Manager: Naoto Handa Contact: ☎0470-25-5505 https://bonichi.com/kanko/1327650-2/...

Taken on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 5, 26. This is LEC COFFEE's coffee jelly and an iced black latte.

Nestled along the rugged coastline of Otaru, Hokkaido, stands the remarkable Sea Lion Rock, a lesser-known gem that remains largely undiscovered by international visitors. In winter, the surrounding waters become a gathering place for hundreds of Steller sea lions, creating a spectacular wildlife scene against the dramatic backdrop of the Sea of Japan. As the seasons change, summer brings flocks of black-tailed gulls that fill the skies and cliffs with life. Rising behind this iconic rock formation is the striking red-and-white Shukutsu Observatory, visible prominently above the coastline and extending toward the vast Sea of Japan. Together, the observatory, the wildlife, and the rugged seascape create a breathtaking panorama that captures the essence of northern Japan's natural beauty. While Otaru is often celebrated for its canals and historic streets, this hidden coastal viewpoint offers a different perspective—one where nature, history, and scenery converge.

[June 9] We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠✨ Currently, they are 50% in bloom, but they will soon reach their peak! We are featuring the current state of the garden and the latest blooming status on our blog🫧 Please take a look for your outing reference. https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260609...

Taken on June 5, 2014. This is the coffee jelly from LEC COFFEE.

Taken on June 5, 26. This is a hot sandwich set from LEC COFFEE. It includes a hot sandwich with egg, bacon, and lettuce, a salad, and a chilled soup made with new onions.

Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲 At the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, we offer rental bicycles called "Peachari" for convenient travel and sightseeing within the village 😊 Choose between two types of bicycles: "regular bicycles" and "electric bicycles," based on your physical strength‼️ The popular tourist spot "Rokka no Mori" is about 1 km from the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, which takes approximately 5 minutes by bicycle 🎵 Why not use the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai as your base and explore the village by bicycle for unforgettable memories? To apply, please visit the general information desk located in the "Country Plaza" at the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai 🤗 🔶Rental Period: From Friday, April 24 to Sunday, October 25 🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🔶Rates ●Regular Bicycle: 200 yen for 4 hours ●Electric Bicycle: 200 yen for 2 hours 🔶Access 🚗About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, and about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport 🚗 🚌About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (nearest stop: get off at Roadside Station Nakazatsunai) *Important Notes 📍Rental bicycles are not available for advance reservations. Thank you for your understanding. 📍The use of Peachari is restricted to within the village. 📍Please return by 5:00 PM. 🔶Contact Information Nakazatsunai Village Tourism Association TEL 0155-68-3390 (8:30 AM to 5:15 PM) https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com//

Photographed on June 5, 26. I took a stroll in Kawagoe. This is bitter cream coffee and blueberry rare cheesecake. I reunited with someone I used to work with at Hon-Kawagoe Pepe, and it filled me with warmth after a long time.

Taken on June 4, 26. These are the kakigori (shaved ice) fortune and watermelon fortune at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🍧🍉

It's cold!!! Is turning on the stove giving up? It's chilly at Lake Akan Onsen. The current temperature is 7°C. Despite the cold, many fishing customers are here. Some even caught the elusive Ito fish! There are also cute ducklings 🦆 around. When visiting Lake Akan, please dress warmly. The tourism association also has a board with today's and tomorrow's weather, so be sure to check it out.