Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, August 8th, the "Toyokoro Summer Festival," representing the summer of Toyokoro, will take place! 😊 The opening performance will feature the "Toyokoro Taiko Enyukai," along with performances by the Toyokoro Junior High School Brass Band, a karaoke competition, and the Mikabaton Club, ensuring a stage full of highlights! Additionally, there will be plenty of fun activities for everyone, including a candy toss that will delight the children, a bingo game, and DJ time! And to cap off the festival, a stunning fireworks display of about 2,000 shots will light up the night sky of Toyokoro starting at 7:30 PM! 🎆 Let's create wonderful summer memories with family and friends! 🤗 Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2 PM to 8 PM (fireworks scheduled to start at 7:30 PM) Venue: Erumukan Parking Lot, Toyokoro Town (166 Shigeiwa Honcho, Toyokoro Town) https://www.toyokoro.jp/site/kanko/1457.html...

Due to the influence of the typhoon, the sea conditions are subject to change🌊🌀 The swimming conditions will be assessed on the morning of the day, but may change throughout the day depending on the weather and wave conditions. Please check the swimming conditions below😌👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/kaisuiyoku... https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260806...

【Notice】Shira-Iwasaki Campsite Temporary Reopening and Reservation Start!⛺️ The "Shira-Iwasaki Campsite," which has been closed, will temporarily reopen during the following period✨ In conjunction with this, we are currently accepting reservations! 📅 Temporary Reopening Period From Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, September 30 As there are limited slots available, please make your reservations early if you plan to visit. We sincerely look forward to your visit! ▶︎ For more details, please check the "Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Official Website" listed in the profile.

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! Here are some recommended spots to spend the best family time in summer Teshikaga! Everyone, regardless of age, can have fun together 🚗💨 ___ 01 For transportation! For sightseeing! Rental bicycles 🚲💨 The scenery changes dramatically when you travel by bicycle instead of driving past. You might discover a new side of Teshikaga 👀💕 02 Create your own outdoor hot spring! Digging for hot springs in the sand How about digging for hot springs together with kids and even dogs? Enjoy this unique activity of digging for hot springs. It could also be a great topic for summer vacation research! Let's enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga! ♨️ I personally recommend the cute cushions sold at the shop, which feel nice to touch 🦕💙 03 Only now! Grand panorama! Lake Mashu SKY Cruise The annual sightseeing flight 🚁 You can enjoy the great nature of Teshikaga in a private space. Of course, photography is also allowed!! Experience a special Lake Mashu just for you 📸 04 LINE Point Rally Teshikaga's Great Forest Party - Invitation from the Swans The highly popular LINE Point Rally event is back!! It starts from 8/8 ✨ Please join us! ___ For more details, please check the QR code image in the recommendations or visit the Teshikaga Navi directly 🔍✨ Of course! Teshikaga has many activities beyond the ones introduced this time, so I will gradually introduce them ✌︎ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer of Teshikaga 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ And of course, please don't underestimate health issues like heatstroke; take breaks and enjoy without overdoing it.

STV Dosanko Festival This year, it will be held at the Hokkaido Government Office Red Brick Garden! Celebrating its 5th anniversary this year! It is a festival (event) supporting Hokkaido. Experience the charm of Hokkaido packed into three days of "drinking, eating, and having fun!" The Mashu Lake Tourism Association from Teshikaga will also participate✌ Let's head to the Hokkaido Government Office Red Brick Garden this weekend. For more details, please visit the official website. https://daidosai.jp// STV Dosanko Festival 【Date】August 7th (Friday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, August 8th (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, August 9th (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 【Venue】Hokkaido Government Former Main Building (Former Hokkaido Government Office Building) Akarenga Garden 【Admission】Free 【Organizer】The Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Akarenga Mirai Kiko 【Supported by】Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Sapporo City Board of Education 【Cooperation】STV Radio Co., Ltd.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 8th, "Yukata Night" will be held again this year, even more powerful than last year! 😊 The opening will feature a balloon release that is double the scale of last year, along with the impressive Tokachi Komadaiko drum performance and the vibrant Tokachi Baton Twirlers. There will also be exciting events like a candy toss for kids where they can win wonderful prizes and a "Children's Festival" filled with fun activities! 🎵 Additionally, we will host a Yukata Contest and a "New Event" where adults can win luxurious prizes!! We will also sell a limited number (20 pieces) of giant "Mega Anpan" (approximately 20cm in diameter)! 😍 If you come in a yukata or jinbei on the day of the event, you will receive a "300 yen voucher" (with a festival ticket for children) that can be used at the venue! 🎁🎁 Of course, you are also very welcome to come in casual clothes! 🤗 A special day for everyone from children to adults. Let’s create summer memories together with your family and friends!

Taken on August 5, 26. This is the homemade chai from cafe andon. 😊

Photographed on July 26, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. I enjoyed the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri.

【Summer Festival with Swaying Lanterns】 Many of you may have already seen it. The summer version display inside Komu! From the parking lot outside, you can see the lantern decorations swaying in the small window. Lanterns are also hanging from the ceiling inside the building, and fireworks are displayed on the walls. (Amidst them, Setoushi-kun was launched 🎆) You can enjoy games like ring toss, shooting, goldfish scooping, and watermelon catching, experiencing the fun of the festival. When I visited Komu, the kids were running the stalls while their fathers played customers. The quality of the handmade ice creams lined up at the ice cream shop is incredible, so I hope you take a good look at them...! The original fan featuring Setoushi-kun is also cute. Before summer ends, please come and visit us! - 【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Admission is accepted until 4:30 PM Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fee: High school students and above: 500 yen 4th grade elementary to middle school students: 300 yen Children aged 3 to 3rd grade: 100 yen Children under 3: Free Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Summer Festival #Indoor Display #Yen Festival

Taken on July 26, 2026. This is Little Patricia's lemon cake. 🍋

📢 Announcement of the 28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival This weekend, the "28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival" will be held in Kimobetsucho! This year, enjoy live performances by Kodai Sato and Shiranui Suzuka, as well as YOSAKOI Soran dances by the members of Hokkaido University’s "En", and music performances by the Self-Defense Forces Band. The annual fireworks display and bingo tournament will also take place, along with fun games, so please come and join us!! You can participate in the bingo tournament by purchasing the "Bingo Card with Usapara-kun Sticky Notes", which is available for pre-sale at the Seven-Eleven Kimobetsucho store until the day before the festival. It will also be sold at the venue on the day of the festival, but quantities are limited, so please purchase early if you wish to get one! Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday, August 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Omachi Chibikko Hiroba Contact: Kimobetsu Summer Festival Executive Committee (Kimobetsucho Town Hall Community Development Promotion Section 0136-33-2211)

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour ❚ August 12-16, 2026 The Harajiri Falls Boat Tour will be held at Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. Experience the beauty of Harajiri Falls, known as the Niagara of the East, up close in a raft boat this summer. The view from near the waterfall offers a unique perspective, showcasing the impressive scenery that can only be enjoyed during this time of year. For those wanting to enjoy the splashes of water, the Adventure Course is recommended, while those who prefer a leisurely view can opt for the Scenic Course. Why not enjoy a moment closer to Harajiri Falls this summer in Bungoono? 【Date】August 12 (Wed), 13 (Thu), 14 (Fri), 15 (Sat), 16 (Sun), 2026 ▶Each day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 【Location】Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City) ▶Please arrive at the stairs leading down to the falls 30 minutes before your reservation time. 【Courses】You can choose from the following two options ①Adventure Course (approximately 30 minutes) ¥4,000 per person *You will get wet. Please bring a change of clothes, shoes that can get wet, and a towel. A simple changing room will be provided. ②Scenic Course (approximately 15 minutes) ¥3,000 per person *You will get slightly wet from the splashes of water. 【Eligibility】Ages 3 and up (children must be accompanied by a guardian) 【Application】Please apply using the QR code on the flyer ■Other Information The event may be canceled due to weather conditions or river flooding. If there are openings on the day, we can also accommodate walk-ins without reservations. Reservations for non-event times are also accepted at any time (please check the application form above for details). ■Inquiries about the event Moon Bridge Co., Ltd. × South Wave (Contact: Ono) TEL 090-6896-5296

Taken on July 26, 2026. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. I took a break at Little Patricia. This is lemon coffee. 🍋

Photographed on July 26, 26. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. Here is a performance of the festival music. The weather is starting to look ominous.⛈️

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 8th, we will hold the "Bakkan Festival" in Otofuke, a town that boasts the highest wheat production in Japan this year😊 The Bakkan Festival is an event where you can experience Otofuke's "delicious," "fun," and "warm" through wheat, featuring a variety of gourmet foods and hands-on activities centered around wheat!! The venue consists of three spots along the "Otofuke Melody Line" on the town road from the Otofuke-Obihiro Interchange to Tokachigawa Onsen: Roadside Station Otofuke, Miura Farm, and Tokachigawa Onsen. We have prepared various experiences and events at each venue🎵 You can enjoy family-friendly activities such as "Stone Oven Pizza Making Experience," straw roll rolling, and flour milling to learn about and taste Otofuke-grown wheat😍 There are plenty of limited menu items using "Otofuke No. 1 Wheat," allowing you to enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes! Additionally, a giant art installation will appear in the wheat fields! You can view the giant art from a high-altitude work vehicle (fee required) Moreover, a stamp rally will be held across the three venues! Finally, please relax by soaking in the mall onsen at the Roadside Station's garden spa🤗 https://www.tokachigawa.jp/ed_detail.php?id=253&dateid=7184...

8/22 Iwata Summer Festival Fireworks Display Date: Saturday, August 22, 2023 *Canceled in case of bad weather Opening Ceremony: 19:15～ Fireworks Launch Time: 19:30～20:30 Location: Fukuda Fishing Port Special Venue For more details, please check the Iwata City Chamber of Commerce website. Shuttle Bus Information Shuttle buses will operate from Mikurigaoka Station North Exit to the venue area. For more details, please check the Iwata City Chamber of Commerce website under "Shuttle Bus Operations." Contact: Iwata City Chamber of Commerce (0538-36-9600) https://iwatanohanabi.com//

STV Dosanko Festival This year, it will be held at the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building Red Brick Garden! Celebrating its 5th anniversary this year! It’s an event to support Hokkaido. Experience the charm of Hokkaido with three days of "drinking, eating, and having fun!" The Mashu Lake Tourism Association from Teshikagacho will also participate! Let’s head to the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building Red Brick Garden this weekend. For more details, please visit the official website. https://daidosai.jp// STV Dosanko Festival 【Date】August 7, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, August 8, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, August 9, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 【Venue】Hokkaido Government Former Main Building (Red Brick Office) Red Brick Garden 【Admission】Free 【Organizers】The Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Akarenga Mirai Kiko 【Support】Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Sapporo City Board of Education 【Cooperation】STV Radio Co., Ltd.

Manda Pit is a place where you can learn about the workings of a coal mine just by looking at the buildings. The shaft tower, hoisting machine room, and coal mine train each appear to be separate facilities, but they are actually part of a larger system for digging, transporting, and supporting coal. Walking through this industrial heritage also means understanding the connection between technology and human labor. 【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: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Coal Mine Mechanisms #Arao City Tourism #Miike Coal Mine #Industrial Heritage #Modern Industrial Heritage #History of Technology #Educational Travel #Historical Studies #Manda Coal Mine #Arao City #Kumamoto #Japan Travel #Visit Japan #World Heritage #Industrial Heritage #Educational Travel

Photographed on July 26, 26. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. This is a performance of the festival music. ☺️

Photographed on July 26, 26. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. A collaboration between Okame and Hyottoko.

Event Announcement📣 From August 7th to August 9th, the 53rd Hokkaido Balloon Festival will be held in Kamishihoro Town, where hot air balloons from all over the country will gather😊 Colorful hot air balloons from various regions will compete in the vast skies of Kamishihoro Town🎵 In addition to the fun of looking up at the balloons, there will be a tethered hot air balloon experience (paid) where you can actually feel the sensation of floating, a special live performance by the folk duo Sasuke, and many other exciting stage events, as well as a "Balloon Shopping Street" where you can enjoy local gourmet food😍 Come and create summer memories with your family and friends🤗 🔶For event details and the latest information, check the official Instagram of the Hokkaido Balloon Festival Executive Committee → @hbf_1974_kamishihoro Please follow and support us!! https://hbf.jp//

Enjoy a special night experience✨ Here are some recommended night events! 1. Sun Marine Nagano Night Pool Spend a summer night at a fantastical illuminated pool that’s different from the daytime! Photography is allowed in the usually off-limits pool! Enjoy unlimited rides on the slide♪ You can have fun at a great price with all-you-can-drink and light snacks included! 【Event Dates】August 8 (Saturday), August 22 (Saturday), September 5 (Saturday) Every day from 21:30 to 23:30 【Price】 Advance ticket: ¥3,500, On-the-day ticket: ¥4,000 *Includes all-you-can-drink and light snacks *No entry for those under 20 *For more details, please visit the official website or official account. 2. Shiroyama Zoo Evening Cool Night ZOO Continuing from last year, we are hosting the Night ZOO again this year! Enjoy popular events like the "Night Mormor Line," "Nocturnal Animal Guide," and "California Sea Lion Feeding Time," along with fun festival booths like ring toss and shooting! Experience Shiroyama Zoo at night, which is unique compared to the daytime! 【Event Dates】 August 22 (Saturday), September 19 (Saturday), October 31 (Saturday) 【Opening Hours】9:00 to 20:30 【Price】Free *Some events may require a fee. *For more details, please visit the official website or official account. 3. Summer Night ZOO in Chausuyama Chausuyama Zoo will be open for night visits until 20:30. There will be special exhibits featuring nocturnal animals, such as "Armadillo Night Walk" and "Close Encounter with the Blakiston's Fish Owl," along with many night-only events! Chausuyama is also a beautiful spot for night views, so it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the zoo with stunning night scenery! 【Event Period】August 11 (Tuesday, holiday) to August 15 (Saturday) 【Opening Hours】9:30 to 20:30 (Entry until 20:00) 【Price】Adults: ¥600, Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥100, Free for preschoolers *For more details, please visit the official website or official account. #Night Pool #Chausuyama Zoo #Shiroyama Zoo #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Asaji HOT FES ❚ Scheduled for August 11, 2026 On Tuesday, August 11th, a public holiday, the "Asaji HOT FES" will be held at Yusaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. On that day, 18 performers from both inside and outside the prefecture will gather, with live performances scheduled throughout the day. Food and drink will also be available for purchase at the venue, featuring meals such as curry, fried skewers, yakisoba, and loco moco, along with beer and shochu. It promises to be a day where you can leisurely enjoy music and food amidst the summer scenery. 【Date】 August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday) Doors open at 9:30 AM, starts at 10:00 AM 【Location】 Yusaku Park (3914 Ageozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Admission】 Free 【Parking】 Available ■ Contact Information Yusaku Base (Contact: Arimoto) TEL: 080-5285-0477

Photographed on July 26, 26. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. I watched a performance of the festival music at Kajimachi Plaza.

Photographed on July 26, 2014. It’s the second day of the Kawagoe Hyakuman-tō Natsu Matsuri. I cooled off at Koedo Kurari.

Gozan no Okuribi: Saidaimonji's Oya-bi This image captures the powerful figures of people carrying the Oya-bi (parent fire) of Saidaimonji during the traditional event "Gozan no Okuribi," which concludes the summer in Kyoto. Men dressed in happi coats and headbands marked with "Saidaimonji Preservation Society" carry a large, fiercely burning torch on long bamboo poles, advancing in a procession toward the fire platform on the mountain. In the darkness, the flames create a fantastical light and heat, conveying the serious expressions of the participants who uphold the tradition, along with the unique fervor and solemnity of the event. Ookitayamakagamiishichou, Kitaku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Kibune Shrine Surrounded by Fresh Greenery: Okumiya and Hirakado This scene captures the sacred gate (Hirakado) of Okumiya standing amidst the blue leaves and deep green trees at Kibune Shrine in early summer Kyoto. Lush moss and towering cedar trees line both sides of the approach, adorned with vibrant red lanterns, creating a sacred and clear atmosphere. In front of the gate, a quietly standing worshiper adds to the tranquility, making this image a striking representation of the deep emotional beauty of Okumiya and the rich nature surrounding it. Kuramakibunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Gion Festival Shinko Festival: Countless smartphones capturing the Mikoshi procession This image captures the magnificent sight of the Mikoshi procession filling Shijō Street during the "Shinko Festival" of the Gion Festival, which symbolizes summer in Kyoto. The Tōmi Mikoshi, shining in gold and white, is powerfully carried by bearers in white garments. In a bid to catch a glimpse of this historic moment, the crowd lining the streets raises a multitude of smartphones in unison. This vibrant scene represents the fusion of traditional festival culture and modern societal behavior, encapsulating the spirit of our times. Gioncho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Gion Festival and Kankō-sai: The fervor and procession that fills the night in Kyoto This scene captures the grand procession that fills Shijō Street during the finale of the Gion Festival, known as Kankō-sai. As the warm light of lanterns illuminates the streets, a large number of men dressed in white garments march powerfully alongside the big tall lanterns of "Shiwaka" and the portable shrine. The gaze and excitement from the spectators resonate in the vibrant night streets of Kyoto, echoing the overwhelming fervor and vitality unique to this traditional event as they escort the deities back to Yasaka Shrine. Gioncho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Gion Festival and Shinko Festival: The Enthusiasm of Children Connecting to the Future This scene captures the adorable yet reliable figures of children supporting the Gion Festival's "Shinko Festival," which colors the summer of Kyoto. Dressed in matching white hanten jackets and headbands, the children stand in a line, carefully holding onto a single rope. Their serious gazes and smiles amidst the lively atmosphere convey the warmth of this traditional event, as well as the vibrant spirit that connects it to the next generation. Gioncho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture