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.

Raise your glass to the Hokkaido sky from the top‑floor restaurant. Among the world’s three greatest sunsets. A glass stained by the sunset gently lights the end of your journey. Spend a moment that soothes the heart at Kushiro Prince Hotel.🌇 ―――――――――――――――― Raise your glass to the Hokkaido sky. Where every sunset becomes a memory to keep. ✨ Let the golden light fade gently, and feel peace settle over your journey. Here in Kushiro, home to one of the world’s three great sunsets, the evening sky tells stories seen only once. At Kushiro Prince Hotel, every moment shines in your memory. 🌅 @kushiroprincehotel Please make reservations and see details from the profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_kushiro/...

I attended the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Today is Shichi-Go-San.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is Hanatetsu's hanachōzu (flower water basin).

SHINTOKU SHUTTLE BUS Shintoku Shuttle Bus —A shuttle bus linking the Shintoku town area and the Sahoro area— A free shuttle runs from Shintoku Station to the Sahoro Resort Area and from the Sahoro Resort Area back to Shintoku Station. Buses are available 🚌 Service runs nine times a day every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. After skiing or snowboarding, why not relax with a spa or the Tokachi sauna at Sahoro Resort, or enjoy the resort at Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido? If you’re staying in the Sahoro Resort Area, you can shop in Shintoku Town, stop by a cafe, or visit local restaurants, izakaya, and bars.💡 SHINTOKU SHUTTLE BUS How will you use it? ◇ From Thursday, December 4, 2025 to Thursday, February 26, 2026 ◆ Running every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during this period ※ No service on December 30 and January 1–3 for the New Year holidays ◇ Departures and arrivals at Shintoku Station ※ Daytime services run to Sahoro Ski Resort Night services turn back at Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido 2025–2026 season Enjoy all the fun Shintoku Town has to offer 🏂⛷️🛷⛸️❄️⛄️🏔️

The "From the Information Desk" section on the Kawayu Onsen website has been updated📝🆙 We report on the Kawayu Marche held on Saturday, October 18, and the light-up of MtAtosanupuri. Please take a look♨️✨ https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/814/...

Rokkanon-Miike Pond is a cobalt-blue volcanic lake in Kirishima, said to be the most beautiful there. The trees reflected on the water looked like they were on fire, creating an indescribable beauty. In the third year of Tentoku, a monk named Seisho (Shoku) visited to train. While reciting the Lotus Sutra by the shore, a white-haired old man appeared and said, "I am Yamato Takeru, and I live on this mountain as a swan." Seisho carved six Kannon statues and built a shrine by the pond to enshrine them. When he turned around, there stood the white-haired old man…!!! Photographed in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a carrot cake.

Otofuke has finished its autumn leaves, and winter is approaching. On this day, beams of light shone beautifully through gaps in the clouds. However, many people still litter at that lookout. Please take your trash home with you.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is a carrot cake from LEC COFFEE. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. 🎉

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is a hot sandwich set from LEC COFFEE. It includes an egg, lettuce, and bacon hot sandwich, a salad, and butternut squash soup. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. 🎉🍾

The autumn in Urabandai, Fukushima is amazing. I took this photo during a figgy day near lake Hibara. The small island inside the lake also full of autum colors which makes the frame more beautiful. Mist, autumn colors and lake, these are all what i can even imagined. It was so exciting and eye-shoothing. After thus trip I was really refreshed and energized again.

Summer Spirit Abduction This is a photo of a shrine in Shimosoga, Odawara. People say it feels like a scene from a Studio Ghibli film. It's best visited in summer.

Autumn leaves at Yujaku Park ❚ Foliage status as of November 12, 2025 Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture This park is one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn foliage spots. Overall, about 30–40% of the leaves have changed color. The area around Shinji Pond is starting to turn first. Areas around Tanji Pond and places farther from the ponds are still mostly green, but the mix of green and red now creates a beautiful gradient of leaves. During the Yujaku Tourism Momiji Festival, local residents sell kusamochi (herb rice cakes) and other treats. If you see them, try one. We will update the foliage status as it changes. Please note that the Yujaku Park light-up follows a fixed schedule. Some paths are dark at night, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. On the 15th, Yujaku Night Kagura Suikyo will take place, and Yujaku Park Parking will be unavailable for certain hours. Location: Yujaku Park (Aoji-machi Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking: Available Remaining light-up dates: Friday, November 14; Sunday, November 16; Friday, November 21; Saturday, November 22; Sunday, November 23 Time: From sunset until 9:00 PM ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Discover sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Today's Fujikawa Town ☀️ A photo from Oboshi Park, famous for its cherry blossoms today 📷

This is a Black Latte from LEC COFFEE. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. Thank you for always taking care of me. I look forward to visiting when I stroll around Kawagoe. I appreciate your continued support. 😊

Introducing the first Sake Tourism tour 😊 On Saturday, November 29th, join “Experience the Blessings of Grapes!! Winery Tour and Grape Dyeing Workshop.” At Tokachi Makiba-no-Ie Winery, learn the winemaking process and taste three different wines. Afterwards, visit the dye studio nosome to try dyeing with grape canes and clusters left over from wine production at Tokachi Makiba-no-Ie Winery, and enjoy a moment that connects you with the cycle of the grape’s bounty. nosome has long extracted dyes from agricultural waste and used them for dyeing. Why not upcycle items languishing in your dresser by grape-dyeing them and create something truly one of a kind? https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/taxi-tour01/...

Photographed on November 10, 2025. These are the floral water displays at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. I took another shot from a different angle.

Autumn leaves at Hōshōji Temple ❚ Foliage status as of November 11, 2025 The autumn leaves at Hōshōji Temple in Kiyokawacho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. About 70% of the trees have changed color, and it is at its peak viewing time. This spot is not widely known, so you can enjoy the foliage quietly during the day. The light-up runs until November 15. The illuminated leaves and their reflections are beautiful at night. Come to Hōshōji Temple to see the vivid autumn colors. We will provide updates on the foliage status as they become available. Location: Hōshōji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawacho, Bungoono City) Parking: Available Kiyokawa “Sai” Hōshōji Autumn During the event, light-up displays will be held. Event period: Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025 Access to Bungoono City center 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 tourist attractions and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Photographed on November 10, 2013. This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.