Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association. We will send out the latest information and deals of the tropical paradise "Okinawa City". Everyone will love Okinawa even more! Stay tuned for such information! First of all, a brief introduction of Okinawa City! Okinawa City is located in central Okinawa Prefecture and is about 40 minutes by car or taxi from Naha Airport using the expressway. With a population of about 140,000, it is the second most populous city in Okinawa Prefecture after Naha City. The average annual climate of Okinawa City is 22°C, and even in winter, it rarely falls below 10°C. Okinawa City was born in 1974 by the merger of Koza City and Misato Village, and since there are US military bases such as Kadena Air Base, it creates a unique atmosphere where Japanese and American cultures mix. You can feel American-influenced music and food culture throughout the city. Let's take a look at some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Okinawa City! A 5-minute drive from Okinawa Kita Interchange is "Chura Yashi Park Okinawa Southeast Botanical Garden". It is one of the largest large-scale botanical gardens in Japan, where you can see more than 1,300 species of rare plants from the tropics and subtropics in the two areas of the "Water Paradise Area" and the "Botanical Garden Area". In addition to plants, you can interact with animals such as capybaras and squirrel monkeys, and the "Okinawa Tropical Illumination" is held from late October to late May every year. Next, we will introduce Okinawa zoo&museum, a facility that combines a zoo and a museum that children can enjoy. At the zoo, about 150 kinds of animals are on display, including exhibits of rare creatures unique to Okinawa, such as Ryukyu foxes and native livestock, and events are held where you can enjoy feeding experiences and learning about animals. At the Wonder Museum, a museum in the park, interesting science experiences and workshops are held to stimulate children's sensibilities. Every Saturday from July 22nd to August 26th, you can enjoy the night zoo "Sata ZOO Night", so please stop by. And Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, a popular tourist spot for prefectural residents that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. On the north side, there is a sports zone with an athletic field, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc., and on the south side, it is a regional park with bicycle rentals, auto campsites, recreation pools, and a small plaza where you can play playground equipment. At the recreation pool, which has been open since July weekends and holidays only, you can enjoy a rotating waterslide. In addition, in the Little Plaza, there are large playground equipment where you can enjoy several types of slides such as tunnel slides and roller slides, trampolines and bouldering, which are very popular with children. At the auto campsite, food sales, rental equipment, and fuel are also sold, so you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed, so you can easily enjoy a relaxing time. If you like shopping, we recommend "Central Park Avenue"! This shopping street, which was the main street of Okinawa City, which flourished as the center of commerce, is lined with various shops with an American atmosphere, and you can enjoy everything from shopping to Okinawan gourmet. In addition, "Kozagate Street" is also an area where American culture remains strong, and it is a place where you can enjoy just looking at it because it is lined with shops full of exoticism. Recommended for souvenirs, we will introduce Okinawa City's traditional craft "Chibana Hanaori". Chibana ori is a historic traditional fabric with geometric patterns that has been made in Chibana, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture since the time of the Ryukyu Dynasty in the 18th century, and has been loved as a sunny dress for festivals such as Umaharashi horse riding competition, men's festival and usdek usudai drum and women's festival wishing for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, wallets, ties, business card holders, etc. are easy to incorporate into daily life and are also delighted as souvenirs! Among the events and festivals in Okinawa City, the largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa Prefecture, which will be held for the first time in four years this year, "Okinawa All Islands Eisa Festival" is popular. Eisa is one of Okinawa's traditional performing arts, and a dance is performed on the night of the Old Bon to memorialize ancestors. This year 2023 Reiwa 5 it will be held from September 8 to 10. At the "Okinawa City Industrial Festival" held at the aforementioned Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park, there is a lineup of delicious foods from Okinawa City! It is enjoyed by many people, including locals. In the food area, you can taste the specialties of Koza created by famous restaurants competing with each other, and there are many other famous products produced and processed in Okinawa City. When you come to Okinawa City, be sure to check out the events. In addition, the Okinawa Marathon is a full marathon that starts at Okinawa Prefectural Sports Park and spans Okinawa City, Uruma City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town, and Kitanakagusuku Village in Okinawa Prefecture, and approximately 15,000 runners from Japan and abroad participate. You can run while enjoying the nature and culture of Okinawa City. * The Okinawa Marathon held in February 2023 has unfortunately been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus. When sightseeing in Okinawa City, you can choose accommodation that suits your travel style, from resort hotels to business hotels, rental villas and guest houses. If you rent a car, you can easily access not only sightseeing spots in Okinawa City but also nearby sightseeing spots, so it is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa. Okinawa City Tourism & Promotion Association is also working to attract sports camps and training camps and promote sports tourism by utilizing the sports environment in Okinawa City. In the future, we will also introduce many sports facilities and sports facilities in Okinawa City. If you are considering holding a sports training camp or tournament in Okinawa City, please feel free to contact us. In Okinawa City, you can enjoy rich nature, delicious food, and exotic culture! We will send you the latest information and attractive information so that you can make wonderful memories in Okinawa City, so thank you!

★ Would you like to enjoy the riverside of Kushiro? ★ The riverside from the Kushiro River to the iron bridge in Kushiro City Lumber Town is well maintained, and you can enjoy ☺ walking and joggingThe scenery seen on the right and left banks is different, so it is 😄 recommended as a place where you can fully feel the atmosphere of Kushiro. Also, during the summer, "Kushiro Here Garden", which is not a beer garden that is a summer tradition of Kushiro, is held 🐻 ❄️🍺on the quay in front of the Numai Plaza. 17:00~20:00 except Sundays * Until 9/9. At the quay of Fisherman's Wharf MOO next to the bridge, "Quay Fireside" is held until 10/31, and you can 🐟enjoy the seafood of Kushiro from 17:00 ~ 21:00 open every day The sunset cruise where you can see the sunset of Kushiro, which is said to be the world's three largest sunsets, from the boat is also popular 🚤. In addition, you can enjoy the sunset, enjoy the illumination of the bridge, enjoy fishing, and enjoy the charm of the riverside of Kushiro! Please ☺ come and visit us. #Kushiro #Kushiro #Kushiro Sightseeing #Kushiro Riverside #kushiro #Quay Fireside #Kushiro Here Garden #Sightseeing cruise ship Sequeane

Kagawa Prefecture Megijima "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" festival dedicated to the god of the island – The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival every year, carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden and parading around the island. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It seemed difficult to go through the small torii gate.

When I visited Megijima for the first time in a long time, a festival was being held on that day, so I took a picture. A festival dedicated to the god of the island "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival and parading around the island carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It's a small festival, but I hope that traditional culture and festivals like this will be passed on to future generations so that they do not decline.

I landed 🏝️ in the unexplored area of Minamiboso [Okinoshima] ... Even though it is called landfall, it is currently connected to the land by a sandbar, so it is strictly classified as [Riku Shigejima]. The sandbar part is a beach, so it is crowded with people in the summer, but the island is 🤔 rather less popular. In such an area on the island, there is a place where you can enjoy a [secret cave] and a raised [ancient strata] as a 🤩 set.

Title: Lantern Location: Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture Honmei River Festival: Isahaya Lantern River Festival Event: Lantern

Introducing the post of the "Ginowan City Tourism Promotion Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! The sea of Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, located in the central part of the main island of Okinawa, is an area where many coral reefs and tropical fish live. Guests can enjoy the colorful waters by diving and snorkeling. In addition, at the Ginowan Marine Support Center, you can experience making coral seedlings and BBQ. ◆Ginowan Marine Support Center◆ 【Address】〒901-2223 Okinawa, Ginowan City, Oyama 7-10-27 【Access】30 minutes by car from Naha Airport

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It is the "Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival" in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. festival is also in the final stages. In the autumn breeze, many goldfish welcome you. Photographed on August 29, 2023

Title: Striving Location: Dejima, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture Festival: Nagasaki Minato Festival Event: Nagasaki Peron Tournament

Introducing the post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account of the "Engaru Town Tourism Association"! At the "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties" in Monbetsu-gun-Engaru Town of Hokkaido, we exhibit "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items" that have been designated as national treasures. Also known as natural glass, obsidian is a must-see. You can also touch mammoth tusks real fossils. ◆Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties◆ 【Address】〒099-0111 Hokkaido Monbetsu-gun Engaru Town Shirataki 138-1 Engaru Town Office Shirataki General Branch 2F 【Access】 About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shirataki Station

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden will pay an admission fee from tomorrow, August 30 Wednesday. Although it is later than usual due to the extreme heat, the flowering is progressing every day, so please ♪ come by all means.

Introducing the post of the "Noboribetsu Bear Park" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Noboribetsu Bear Park is a ranch where you can meet about 70 brown bears. You can enjoy "human cage" where you can see bears up close and feeding experiences. There is also a "Ainu Village" where you can experience Ainu culture. ◆Noboribetsu Bear Park◆ 【Address】〒059-0551 224 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido 【Access】 Train / Car: Sapporo ~ Noboribetsu Bear Park About 1 hour 30 minutes From New Chitose Airport Noboribetsu Bear Park about 1 hour 15 minutes

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan! We are the Taiki Tourism Association. On this account, we will share appealing information to make you want to visit Taiki Town in Hokkaido. We look forward to connecting with you! In this first post, we introduce Taiki Town and share tourist information. Taiki Town, Hokkaido, lies in eastern Hokkaido in the southern Tokachi region. It is a town of 5,437 residents (as of January 2023), where the breath of nature meets historical charm. The name "Taiki" comes from the Ainu word "Taikiushi," meaning a place where large trees grow in clusters. Taiki Town is dotted with beautiful natural scenery and historic sites. Next, we introduce some of Taiki’s attractive sightseeing spots. ● Space Exchange Center SORA Since around 1985, Taiki has pursued "space town development" and hosted aerospace-related experiments. Space Exchange Center SORA displays materials and models from experiments conducted in Taiki by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and rocket developer Interstellar Technologies, among others. Admission is free and no reservation is required. ● Roadside Station Cosmos Mall Taiki Roadside Station Cosmos Mall Taiki is a place to feel the charm of Taiki, offering local specialties and souvenirs. At the specialty corner you can taste natural cheeses from Handa Farm and Cowbell Ice made with Taiki ingredients like corn and pumpkin. The facility also features a space-food and space-goods shop and a shopping center stocked with daily necessities. Nearby flows the Rekifune River, once chosen as Japan’s clearest stream. Next, here is some leisure information! ◎ Horokayanto Smelt Fishing Smelt fishing on Horokayanto opens around the end of December and runs through late February, offering a winter fishing experience. Bansei Onsen sits close to Horokayanto, making it ideal for warming up after a chilly day of smelt fishing. ◎ Kamui Kotan Park Campground Kamui Kotan Park Campground, on the scenic Kamui Kotan in Tokachi, is a recommended spot for outdoor lovers. This auto campground is surrounded by rich nature. Visitors can enjoy river play, fishing, forest walks, and even gold panning. (If you wish to try gold panning, please register with the tourism association in advance.) Taiki’s events are not to be missed. ◎ Rekibune River Clear Stream Carp Streamer This mini event takes place on May 5, Children’s Day. Each year from late April to early May, carp streamers spread across the river’s width, fluttering in the breeze as a springtime tradition. ◎ Rekifune River Festival The Rekifune River also hosts the Rekifune River Festival and the Perupune Fire Festival in August. The Rekifune River Festival began in 1989 as Taiki’s major summer event after the river was recognized by the Environment Agency as Japan’s cleanest river. The festival culminates with the Perupune Fire Festival and a fireworks display. Towering flaming torch pillars reaching toward the sky are a sight to behold. It’s a luxurious way to enjoy a summer night. Next, here is Taiki’s gourmet information! Taiki’s cuisine offers a rich variety, from local specialties like Camembert cheese, autumn salmon, and whey-fed pork to fresh seafood dishes and vegetable dishes that celebrate the bounty of the land. A popular local dish is the Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl, made with cheese and autumn salmon. Savor dishes that make generous use of local ingredients and enjoy the unique flavors of Taiki, Hokkaido. Taiki’s hometown tax program offers fresh seafood and carefully prepared processed goods as gifts. Popular returns include "Rich Fresh Milk Cowbell Ice Cream," "Handa Farm Homemade Cheese Set," and a whey-fed pork bowl set. Enjoy Taiki’s distinctive tastes through the hometown tax program. For access to Taiki from outside Hokkaido, use Tokachi Obihiro Airport. By car, Taiki is about 40 minutes from Tokachi Obihiro Airport; by bus it is about 70 minutes. From Sapporo, the fastest train route takes about 2.5 hours from Sapporo Station to Obihiro Station, and buses take about 3.5 hours. From Obihiro Station, buses reach Taiki in about 1 hour 40 minutes. Although Taiki faces the sea, the area experiences large temperature variations. Summer’s average temperature is around 20°C, with highs up to about 34°C, while winter temperatures can drop to minus 20°C. Because winter temperatures can change rapidly in a short time, please take care with your clothing when traveling. Please come and experience the charms of Taiki Town in Hokkaido for yourself. We will continue sharing Taiki’s attractions, so thank you for your support!

Okayama Korakuen Garden is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan in Okayama City. Every year from August 1st to 31st, the summer night illumination event "Fantasy Garden" is held. The lighting direction also changes little by little every year. During the period, projections and concerts are also held. It is also good to take a walk in the illuminated Japanese garden at night when it gets a little cooler.

Hiroshima Sera Town Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Sera Kogen Farm 👈 @serakogenfarm One piece 📸 with a windmill and a sunflower field From the observation deck of this windmill, I could see the sunflower field and it was a superb view! 😊 🌻 The Sunflower Festival ended on 8/23.

Kotone River Lantern Festival At the festival that began in the early Showa era, about 250 large lanterns of one tatami mat float Shooting a scene at dusk

Tea plantation in the sky from the observatory I climbed 🥲 while being bitten by a leech Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO Ibi-gun, Gifu 2023/7

Nice to meet you! This is the Tsubetsu Tourism Association. With a population of about 4,100 as of 2023, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido, is located in eastern Hokkaido and is a town rich in nature with forests occupying about 80% of the town's area. In this first post in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce the charm of Tsubetsu Town, which is blessed with nature! The climate of Tsubetsu Town is characterized by high temperatures in summer and severe cold in winter due to the influence of drift ice. There is little rainfall, sunny days, and the sunshine rate is one of the best in Japan. We will introduce access to Tsubetsu Town. By plane, it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes from Haneda Airport to Memanbetsu Airport. It takes about 45 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Memanbetsu Airport. If you use JR Limited Express, it takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes ~ 5 hours from JR Hokkaido Sapporo Station to Kitami Station. The bus takes the "Highway Bus Dreamint Okhotsk-go" from Sapporo Station to Kitami Station in about 5 hours. Access by car is about 5 hours from Sapporo Station to Tsubetsu Town. Tsubetsu Town, which is rich in forests, has been certified as a "Forest Therapy Base R" for the healing effects of forests that have been scientifically elucidated! At the Tsubetsu Townspeople's Forest Nature Park, which is called "Nonno Forest" by the residents of Tsubetsu, you can walk in the forest throughout the year. In addition, the "Nonno Forest Nature Center" attached to the Nonno Forest has various guided tours, so you can easily experience forest therapy R. Reservation required There are many popular sightseeing spots in Tsubetsu, but this time we will introduce the most recommended spots! Lake Kussharo is a caldera lake in which rainwater accumulates in a large depression created when a volcano erupts. The Tsubetsu Pass Observatory located at Tsubetsu Pass on the outer ring of the Lake Kussharo caldera is located at an altitude of 947 meters, the highest of the surrounding observation facilities, and is a superb scenic spot where you can see not only Lake Kussharo, but also the Sea of Okhotsk, the Daisetsu Mountains, and the Sea of Clouds. The sea of clouds can be seen from June to autumn. Many photographers also visit to capture the beautiful scenery of the sunrise and sea of clouds. Aioi Railway Park, which has been converted into a park from the site of the former Kitami Aioi Station, is an irresistible spot for railway fans who have preserved rare old rolling stock such as "Kiha 22" and "Suhafu 16". There is also a café "Station Building Cafe Holoka" in the old station building, where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee and sweets made with local ingredients. Located in the forest, Roadside Station Aioi Biological Product Center is ideal for enjoying local gourmet food and looking for wonderful souvenirs. Kumayaki House, which sells freshly baked Aioi specialty kumayaki, is a popular shop that sometimes has a line on holidays. The "Sobiosan Museum" in the roadside station sells handmade tofu, juwari soba noodles, and other specialty products of Tsubetsu Town, as well as handmade products. You can also buy cute Kumayaki goods! Tsubetsu Town is dotted with campsites where you can enjoy nature. "21st Century Forest Campsite" is a campsite with a large lawn near the city. There are many children's playground equipment and it is popular with families. Since the Tsubetsu River flows, you can enjoy fishing and playing in the water! If you stay for one night, one tent will cost 500 yen. Other costs will be incurred depending on the conditions, so please check the official website when you come. The period of use is from May 1 ~ October 31 may change depending on weather conditions "Chimikep Lake Campground" is a free campsite located on the shore of Chimikep Lake surrounded by primeval forest. There is also a "Wild Bird Park" on the north side of Lake Chimikep where you can enjoy bird watching. In addition, there is a bird observation house, an arboretum, a hotel, and a walking path in the vicinity. The period of use is mid-May ~ the end of October may change depending on weather conditions, etc. Please note that auto camping is not possible. Next, we will introduce the gourmet food that Tsubetsu Town is proud of! In Tsubetsu Town, onions are grown with special cultivation and organic cultivation. When heated, the sweetness increases and it is difficult to boil and crumble, which is a characteristic of onions from Tsubetsu Town! In addition, "Tsubetsu Wagyu" is an exquisite beef from Tsubetsu Town that is also recognized as a brand beef. Tsubetsu Wagyu beef raised on rice straw or wheat straw has a moderate amount of fat crossing, and the recommended cooking method for Wagyu beef with a juicy taste is yakiniku or sukiyaki. Onions and tsubetsu Wagyu beef are also sold at the hometown tax payment in Tsubetsu Town. Tsubetsu is full of hotels where you can stay comfortably! Please spend a relaxing time surrounded by beautiful nature. Lakes, forests, mountains, and other natural blessings of Hokkaido can be enjoyed in Tsubetsu Town. Please experience the unique charm of Tsubetsu Town and make memorable memories of your trip. We will continue to deliver information about Tsubetsu Town in the future. Thank you in advance!

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Hiroshima Kure City Tetsutsu Kujirakan Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Tetsutsu Kujirakan 👈 @kuremonogatari2 One photo 📸 of the sunset in front of the Yamato Museum The large submarine you can see in the back is the Tetsutsu Whale Museum.

Kuwana Ishidori Matsuri Mie PrefectureKuwana City 2023/8/6 Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO

Hiroshima Sera Town Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Sera Kogen Farm 👈 @serakogenfarm I turned my back with the sunflowers and threw 📸 a straw hat 👒 cheerfully. Many sunflowers were blooming vigorously on the magnificent site! 😊 🌻 The Sunflower Festival is open until 8/23.

Ikeda Wine Castle I visited Ikeda Wine Castle!! The tour route and corridor museum featured exhibits on wine production and grape cultivation, which were very informative. In the first-floor shopping area, it seems some products are sold only at the Wine Castle.👀 On sunny days, I also recommend visiting the rooftop observation terrace.

【Lunch menu in September】 Introducing the lunch menu in September! In addition to the classic popular Gome fried rice, Shanghai yakisoba noodles, etc., Stir-fried chicken with black beans and Tintin noodles with shrimp are now available! It comes with a side buffet salad, dessert, soup, coffee. Guests who use the side buffet can also enjoy ♪ "raw sparkling wine" in barrels every Friday and Saturday only. Also, every Thursday is Customer Appreciation Day, and you can get a 10% discount on the lunch menu! Other coupons and benefits cannot be combined Why don't you spend an elegant lunch time at New Otani Inn Sapporo? We look ✨ forward to seeing you there. 1F Rendezvous Lounge 11:30~14:00/L.O.13:30 *Closed: Sundays, Mondays For reservations and inquiries, please call or visit our website. Tel: 011-222-1522 [Direct]