Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "The beauty of the Japanese language. I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language. Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice. The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes. Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine.

Aerial view of Seihoji Temple (2023/12) It is a very nice temple with a walking garden Gari under the covered tree and an upside-down maple in the pond there. Please go there this fall. Fujiwara Towns, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture "Seihoji Temple"

[Bear Sighting] 2024 Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, a Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted near the Ryoben-taki bus stop in the Oyama area (485 Oyama). Residents and visitors to the area are asked to take precautions in advance. [Precautions in case you encounter a bear] 1 Do not approach the bear and avoid eye contact. 2 Do not shout or act aggressively toward the bear. 3 Do not offer food or show food to the bear. 4 Leave the area promptly. 5 Secure doors and windows to prevent bears from entering homes and buildings. If you sight a bear or find signs of a bear, please contact the City Hall Agriculture Promotion Division at 0463-94-4664.

Photographed 11/12/24. The front of the Kokoku-sama of the Minbu Inari Shrine in the Precincts of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine was new.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Events held on the same day 44th Livestock Festival 9:30 AM–3:00 PM Agriculture Festival 2024 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Citizen Activities (Support Center) Festa 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Enjoy hands-on encounters with animals and a host of fun events showcasing the charms of Isehara! Come join us! *44th Livestock Festival 🐄 Children’s veterinarian experience, milking demonstrations, livestock quizzes, outdoor market, and more Venue: Isehara City Employee Parking Lot No. 3, north side of JA Shonan Head Office (295 Tanaka, Isehara) Access: 10-minute walk from the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Inquiries: 44th Isehara Livestock Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (within the Isehara City Economic and Environmental Department, Agricultural Promotion Division) 0463-94-4664 *Agriculture Festival 2024* Agricultural product giveaways (10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM) New rice “Harumi” salted rice ball tasting (11:00 AM) and more Venue: JA Shonan Head Office (250 Tanaka, Isehara) Inquiries: Isehara City Agricultural Cooperative, General Affairs Department, General Affairs Division 0463-93-8111 *Citizen Activities (Support Center) Festa 2024* Armor dressing experience, magic class, and more Venue: Citizen Activities Support Center Inquiries: Support Center Festa Executive Committee: 0463-94-5300

Today in Otofukecho the low temperature dropped to -7.1°C, a chill like early December. Frost covered the cars, turning them pure white. Even in that cold, a Ezo squirrel visited the backyard of the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center! Its little clasped paws looked utterly adorable 😊 That cute sight cheered me up this morning 😊 Today in Otofukecho the minimum temperature was -7.1°C, as cold as early December. Frost formed on the cars, leaving them completely white. Even in such cold weather, the garden behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association was visited by an Ezo squirrel! Seeing them holding paws was so cute 😊 I was soothed by their cuteness this morning 😊

I’m headed to Shosenkyo Gorge to see the autumn leaves! The foliage is just about to reach its most beautiful colors now. This is an announcement from Shosenkyo Tourism Association’s mascot, Shosencat.✨ Shosenkyo is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to turn more vividly. Because it was warm this year, the color change was slow, but the leaves look like they’ll finally turn red. I’m sending photos I took today for your reference! Weekends and holidays are likely to be crowded. If you’re coming by car, arrive early to secure parking. Park in the municipal or prefectural lots, or in the lots being offered free of charge. If you use a shop’s parking lot, be sure to check the usage conditions first. See you soon at Shosenkyo! 🍁 The Shosenkyo photo contest is also underway—take great pictures and enter! #Shosenkyo Gorge #Ontake Shosenkyo #Ontake Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #sightseeing #travel #Yamanashi trip #Yamanashi sightseeing #autumn leaves #Yamanashi autumn leaves #leaf viewing

Photographed 11/9/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

There was a beautiful maple ands along the Itadori National Highway, so I took a picture with the mountain.

The maples of Gujo Castle were beautiful, so I took a picture of the flag and Autumn leaves

I went to Gujo Hachiman Castle on November 13th It is a work of Autumn leaves and a castle

This is a photo of Monet's pond in Itatori, Gifu Prefecture Autumn leaves were still a little bit, but I took a picture of maple and carp together.

[Arranged in the "style" of the decoration] Planting and gathering design Traditional Japanese straw raincoat familiar at the workshop, ONES MANOR GARADEN Yuka Sato They came! Sacred straw ropes with dried flowers and leafy vegetables He taught me how to combine and make arrangements. There are a total of 3 lectures. I was impressed by the fact that the participants seemed to be having a lot of fun participating in each session. "It's just a decoration 'wind'!" Mr. Sato shared a story about Sacred straw ropes. The story of Mr. Sato, who talks happily while moving his hands, is interesting I will listen carefully. Depending on the Ingredients and how it is served, some may have a fluffy Finished!. There are also works that look tight. Both the color and shape reflect the individuality and commitment Finished a wonderful work! There was a many of familiar Ingredients in the Kamu garden. Someday, if I can make it using Nishiokoppe ingredients I was happy, and my dreams grew. Mr. Sato, the lecturer, and everyone who participated Thank you very much!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Shime decoration style #Arrangement lesson #Onesmanorgarden #Flowers #Leafy #Presence of the grass family #Making things trains your imagination #Handmade

It is an approach to the temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect bekkō honzan "Kuzan Kannonji Tennoin" in Shinoguri Towns, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. In autumn, the Autumn leaves that envelop the entire Temple are amazing.

It is an approach to the temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect bekkō honzan "Kuzan Kannonji Tennoin" in Shinoguri Towns, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. In autumn, the Autumn leaves that envelop the entire Temple are amazing.

[Autumn Mt. Oyama 2024 🍁] This is Mt. Oyama as of yesterday, Thursday, November 13. As you can see, both Oyama-dera and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine are not yet at their peak. We encountered a wild deer! The cable car was temporarily stopped due to the deer's entry. How will the weather be this weekend? Please be very careful of your footing, especially on trails made slippery and muddy after rain. 🍁We look forward to your visit🍁 ※Sunset comes early, so if you plan to reach the summit, please start early in the morning and allow plenty of time. Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, platform 4 (to Oyama Cable), bus about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station

Autumn in the Forest of Wonders. It is "Shinaguri Kyudai Forest" in Shinaguri Towns, Fukuoka Prefecture. Autumn leaves were in the autumn of the Lacquer trees, and it was "Autumn in the Forest of Wonders".

Photographed on 11/11/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Mt. Yoshino last autumn (2023/11) This year, it seems to be the best time to visit around the 18th. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared. Shot on DJI MAVIC 3 JAPAN Mie 2023/11

Photographed 11/9/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

[Inagako Autumn leaves Information] R6.11.8 The mornings and evenings are getting colder, and the change of clothes in Minami-Alps City is gradually progressing. Scenes of Lake Minami Inagako, Lake North Inagako, ginkgo at Suwa Shrine, and ginkgo at Kushigata General Park.

Today is the grand opening of the Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe store. It is a Christmas exhibit at the entrance. 🎄

Notice of Long-Term Closure of Bansei Onsen From December 2 this year until February 28 next year, Bansei Onsen will be closed for an extended period for facility renovations. Just the thing for a time like this is “Bansei no Yu Onsen Powder.” It recreates the scent and color of Bansei Onsen’s characteristic iodine-rich bath, so you can easily enjoy Bansei Onsen at home. It is on sale at Roadside Station Cosmoall Taiki, so please give it a try!

Maboroshi Waterfall with a drop of 63 meters in Kozagawa Towns, Wakayama Prefecture, depending on the amount of water and the weather, you can see a beautiful rainbow.

In the autumn of Arataki Falls with a drop of 30 meters in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, there is also Nunobiki Falls, one of the 100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Photographed on 11/11/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

[Searching for Autumn in Gokase] The season is silver grass (susuki)🌾✨ Gokase Town’s autumn leaves have finally come into their prime🍁 Today I visited Mt. Masugata and Mt. Futagami🚗💭 First, Mt. Masugata💪 The view was hazy, but the temperature was perfect and the summit felt refreshing😌🌿 The dodantutsugi (Enkianthus) turned bright red, and the susuki backlit by the sun glittered—what a sight 🥹👏 On the trail down toward Furuto-no Shrine from Mt. Masugata, I came across a scene that made me think, "Is this a picture book world!?"😳💡 Fields of susuki swayed like a sea, and set against the rolling mountains, the view was unbelievably beautiful✨ A new susuki spot…!?🌾 The susuki have become fluffy and are at their peak right now❗ Please go and look for them yourselves🤗 Next, Mt. Futagami💡 Until recently the road from Gokase was under construction and impassable, so it was my first time driving it in a while👣 Enjoying the patches of autumn color along the way, I made my way up to the observation deck with steady effort💪 By the time I reached the summit the sun had started to tilt, sharpening the mountain silhouettes, and the moon floated in the vast sky—a picture-like scene🖼️✨ It’s been ages since I climbed a mountain so I already feel it in my legs, but the joy at the top makes it totally worth it🤩 The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" event on its Instagram account, and you are welcome to submit photos of autumn scenes like susuki✨ Please share Gokase’s beautiful autumn scenery with us🤗💫 For details, see the pinned "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" post on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile🍁

It's been about a month since the Taste Festival ended. The temperature has dropped considerably, Gari winter is finally coming. 　 Speaking of winter on the Shintotsugawa River, it is the Shintotsukawa Snow Festival! It is the last festival of the four major festivals in Shintotsukawa Town. Please leave your schedule free and come to us! 　 By the way, the preamble has become long, but we are looking for participants for the "Winter Hot Pot Festival" of the Shintotsukawa Snow Festival. In the town Town it doesn't matter if you're running a restaurant or an amateur, you can Stalls it. Stalls have been opened in the past from as far away as Sapporo and Shimizu Town. Why don't you promote your store and raise funds for your organization's activities while enlivening your Events? Summary the application method, so please Stalls! ~Events Details~ 〇Events name The 32nd Shintotsukawa Snow Festival 〇Date & Time 2025 (Reiwa 7) January 26 (Sun) 10:00~14:00 〇Place: Shintotsukawa Town Farming Village Environmental Improvement Center Miei-mae Square (North Central Park) 〇Events details　 ・Winter hot pot competition ・ International Wok Oshi Sumo Tournament (In the past, the talent Sou Takei and Fefu's sister participated!) The prize money is 30,000 yen! ・Jumbo slide

【Tree Dream Christmas】 Whether it's raining or snowing, you can play with peace of mind. Forest Art Museum "Komu". The end of the year is just around the corner... Meaning. Right! Christmas is just around the corner! Kimu holds a Christmas Events every year. Held in this year on Saturday, December 7. The museum is open from 10:00~16:30 Events are 11:00~15:00! Mr. Kibox's live performance will start at 11:00. I would be happy if you could come and visit us from opening hours (*^-^*) Admission fee: Adult 500 yen (high school students and older) Junior high school students 300 yen (elementary school 4 ~ junior high school students) Child 100 yen (3 years old ~ 3 years old) * Children under 2 years old are free of charge. Inquiries: 📞0158-87-2600 There is a candy work gift limited to 80 pieces. Please come and enjoy your pleasant memories and gifts! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Komu Museum of Art #Christmas #Com Christmas #Wooden box #Candy work #Ameho #Nishinaka Fukibe