Mie Prefecture　 Suzuka　 Inatomi Shrine Mr. Miyaji and Mr. Negi cheerfully called out. The weather was good, and it was a perfect camera day. When you look through the viewfinder, time flies by.

Takaharacho 90th Anniversary Branding Project Okukirishima Onsen-kyo—What a Nice Bath! Ground Golf Tournament ⛳️ Now Accepting Participants!! Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Time: Registration 8:00 AM—Opening Ceremony 8:30 AM—Competition Begins 9:00 AM Eligibility: Residents and non-residents (junior high school students and older) Participation Fee: 200 yen per person Capacity: 200 participants (All entrants receive a bathing voucher redeemable at local facilities) A free shuttle bus to the onsen will be available on the day. Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 Venue: Takaharu Town General Sports Park 709-9 Nishifumoto, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4412 ————————About Applications———————— You may fill in the application section on the back of the flyer and submit it in person at the Takaharu Town Tourism Association (inside Takaharu Station). Applications are also accepted by fax, mail, or via the web form links below. [Flyer front] http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/wp.../uploads/2025/01/1.jpg... [Flyer back] http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/.../2025/01/image11.jpeg... [Google Application Form] https://docs.google.com/.../1jcXJI-P-N-niYcStgJ05N.../edi... ————————Application Details———————— Teams should consist mainly of 4 to 6 players. Three-player teams are allowed, but they may be combined with others to form mixed teams. Contact Information Organizer: Takaharu Town Tourism Association TEL: 0984-42-4560 Cooperative Organizer: Okukirishima Onsen-kyo Ryokan Association Managed by: Takaharu Town Ground Golf Association

Okukirishima Onsen-kyo Presents ♨️ The Birthplace of Japan Dash Through Takaharacho’s Sano Shrine! Recruiting Participants 🎉 This event, held as part of the town’s 90th anniversary celebrations, returns for its second year following last year’s event! This year, every participant receives a day-use bathing ticket redeemable at a local onsen facility as a gift 🎁 Limited to 300 people, with perks such as complimentary hot cocoa!! Who will claim the title of this year’s lucky man or lucky woman of fortune!? 🤩 We hope you’ll apply! ⭐︎Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (National Holiday) ⭐︎Participation Fee: Free ⭐︎Venue: Sano Shrine ⛩️ (South Approach) Those who reserved should check in by 8:20 AM on the day ⭐︎Application Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025 ⭐︎How to Apply: Fill out the application form on the back of the flyer and send it by FAX or email (please include name, gender, and grade). Preschool children and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian. If applying online, please use the application form below. [Application Form] https://fsmk.co/t/HRngF4-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1... [Divisions] ※Those who have previously won the same division may enter but are not eligible for the title of lucky man or lucky woman. Elementary School Grades 1–3 (Boys’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Elementary School Grades 1–3 (Girls’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Elementary School Grades 4–6 (Boys’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Elementary School Grades 4–6 (Girls’ Division) (approx. 300 m) Adult Division (Men’s) (approx. 300 m) Adult Division (Women’s) (approx. 300 m) A total of six divisions. [Elementary Divisions] 300 m 1st Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥5,000 2nd Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥3,000 3rd Prize: Bookstore Gift Card ¥1,000 [Adult Divisions] 300 m 1st Prize: Gift Certificate ¥30,000 2nd Prize: Gift Certificate ¥20,000 3rd Prize: Gift Certificate ¥10,000 For details, please see the website (flyer) ☺️✨ https://fsmk.co/t/XexOJk-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1... ⭐︎On the day, the Kigensai ceremony for National Foundation Day will be held at Sano Shrine at 10:00 AM, with the formal ceremony scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM. Please join us 😊✨

Photographed on January 13, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The New Year's limited one-year sea bream lottery is also a lookout.

Photographed on January 13, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The removal of New Year's decorations had begun. The photo was taken on 1/13. It is a future sea bream lottery that is awarded only to new adults.

Photographed 1/6/25. This is the Ema of the Year of the Snake at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine and the Yatagarasu-sama.

Photographed on January 7, 25. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

Photographed on January 3, 25. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

Photographed 1/1/25. It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

Happy New Year 🎍 This is En'emon Denshokan. In the crisp winter air, Kanazakura Shrine, which sits at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge, drew many worshippers again this year for its reputation of bringing good financial fortune! With a week into the New Year gone, you might find a bit more time to visit and pray at a more relaxed pace 😊 This year is the Year of the Snake, and besides “improving financial luck,” it is also said to mean “seizing happiness” and “being reborn as a new self.” ✨ People also say that carrying an item related to the year’s zodiac brings better luck. At En'emon Denshokan we have snake-motif items available, so on your way back from visiting the shrine, please enjoy the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge and stop by En'emon Denshokan. We keep the shop warm and look forward to your visit 😊

Photographed on 12/28/24. It is the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and Kadomatsu. 🎍

Today, I thought it was free, so I took a walk in Kawagoe, but it was quite crowded. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on January 3, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. New Year's Day is full of colors.

Photographed on January 3, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I found a fortune teller for a beckoning cat.

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe before work. It was crowded everywhere. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This is the sea torii gate of Shirahama Shrine in Izu. It’s a popular spot at any time, but especially during New Year many people came to pay their respects ⛩️

Photographed 1/1/25. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

It was around 6:30 this morning at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine to receive prayers for the New Year's Prayer for Good Luck. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 6:30 in the morning. Luckily, I was able to receive a Marriage Jade.

Photographed on 12/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Happy New Year Happy New Year🎍 Thank you for your continued support this year. First sunrise of the year from Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kuwana City Period, the sun rises from inside the Torii (shrine gate). It's still okay for a while. Impression by all means. 2025/1/2 Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Sumiyoshi Shrine"

Happy New Year 😄 This is Washaji, a local Kosh u dish. This year’s zodiac sign is the Snake 🐍 People believe carrying a snakeskin wallet or keeping a snake’s shed skin in your wallet brings better luck with money, and the white snake is especially thought to be auspicious for financial fortune. In this Year of the Snake, which is linked to good fortune, visiting Kanazakura Shrine for the first shrine visit of the year seems likely to boost your money luck even more! Our top recommendation is, without a doubt, unajuu (grilled eel over rice)! The unajuu made by our experienced chefs is truly delicious. If you enjoy fresh eel from the New Year onward, you’ll have plenty of stamina for the year—there’s no doubt you’ll stay energetic! Please be sure to visit our restaurant when you come to Shosenkyo Gorge.

Photographed 12/24/24. One character of hope in Kawagoe City in 2025 (Reiwa 7) is "叶". May your wishes come true.

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's like New Year's and it's gorgeous. 🎍✨

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 12/30/24. It is the New Year's Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu. Prayer today was very crowded.

I did First Pilgrimage to the Shrine. It is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine at 7 o'clock in the morning.