[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27! It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido. 1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures. National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties". Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town. （Photo by M.Sato）

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 2 This is a continuation of the previous post.

Located in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, Nishi Baonnai Bon Odori is a summer festival with a history and tradition of more than 700 years, which is counted as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan along with the Gujo Odori of Gifu Prefecture and the Awa Odori of Tokushima Prefecture. The venue is Nishimaonnai Honmachi Street, which is the central village of Ugo Town, and it is a bon event held for 3 days from August 16th ~ 18th every year. It was mysterious and gorgeous to see dancers dressed in distinctive torioi hats (knitted hats), colorful and beautifully stitched kimonos and yukatas, dancing gracefully to the beating of taiko drums and songs. Especially this year, as it was the first regular event in four years, people from outside the town were able to participate in the dance, and many people from inside and outside the prefecture came to see it. Photos of the festival will continue after this, but I hope you can see it.

Sapporo Summer Festival The "Sapporo Summer Festival" was held at Odori Park from the mountain day on August 11 to August 16. At the 2-chome venue, the Hokkai Bon Odori was held, and many people danced the Bon Odori in a circle. There were many people, regardless of age or gender, and foreigners who wore kimonos coolly, and I thought that it was a culture that Japan is proud of.

One piece at the local festival "Nakatsu Gion". She is procession while dedicating a dance in her own town. One of the pieces of this summer festival.

Eiheiji / Fukui Eiheji-Temple / Fukui Umbrella Matsukaku. Also known as the "Great Hall of Ceiling Painting". Founded in 1930 (Showa 5) and rebuilt over a period of two years from 1993 (Heisei 5) to commemorate the 750th Great Expedition of Dogen Zen masters, the ceiling is painted by 144 famous painters of the 1930 (Showa 5) time.

This is one of the photos taken at the Mitama Festival held at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The bearers and mikoshi were illuminated by the countless lanterns on the side of the approach, further enhancing the divinity.

Traditional festival of Kasumi in Hyogo Prefecture "Lantern Fire Festival" It is a small local festival, but it was a masterpiece of the festival and power that has been passed down from ancient times.

The Sendai Tanabata Festival concludes the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. Colorful streamers can be seen in the arcades in the center of Sendai City and throughout the city, giving you a cool summer feeling. This year, which was held normally for the first time since 2019, infection control measures have been greatly relaxed, The scenery of many tourists wading through the streamers has returned to the central shopping street.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome (Recommended PEACE spots in Hiroshima) #Atomic Bomb Dome @hiroshima_peace_tourism It was a Toro Nagashi in front of Atomic Bomb Dome that took place last night. It is ? a light trace shooting of a lantern with a long exposure Each of the many lanterns contains a wish for peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (Children's Peace Monument) (Recommended PEACE spots in Hiroshima) #Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park ? #Atomic Bomb Dome ? @hiroshima_peace_tourism When I looked up at the sky, I saw amazing clouds. I grabbed my camera and hurried to ?️? Peace Park I was thinking of shooting with this composition someday. Atomic Bomb Day marks the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing. It is a picture ? that imagines 78 years ago and now when the atomic bomb was dropped. I would like ?✨?️ to pray for a world without nuclear weapons and offer a moment of silence.

Kawagoe million light festival. Kawagoe is known as little edo or coedo. This little old style or traditional Japanese city was illuminated with lanterns. The whole atmosphere looks so beautiful. One can even see the moon over building roof. All peoples are in festive mood. Several street performance as well as stage performances were there.

No season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here. Last weekend I enjoyed thousand light festival at Kawagoe where the warehouse area was looked absolutely gorgeous for the lights and other stalls and stage activities. Everyone was enjoying and most of the local people wear traditional cloths too. It was truly a delightful experienced.

The program of the 68th Tomakomai Port Festival has been completed! Finally, we will introduce the program of the 68th Tomakomai Port Festival to be held next week from 12:00 on Friday, August 4th! The cover of the program adopts a design written by a junior high school student in the city who was selected as the grand prize out of a total of 17 entries! There will be plenty of stage events during the festival, including the opening ceremony on Friday, August 4, a character show that is very popular with children on Saturday, August 5, a Yoshimoto comedy live on Sunday, August 6, and a jumbo lottery to win luxurious prizes totaling 1 million yen! On Saturday, August 5, the "Tomakomai Citizens' Odori" will be held from 10:00, which will be revived for the first time in four years, and from 19:30, the "Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks" will be the centerpiece, where large fireworks illuminate the night sky of Tomakomai using sound and light! On Sunday, August 6, from 12:15, the "Marching Festival Port Carnival" will be held for the first time in four years, just like the citizens' odori! In addition, for three days from August 4 (Friday) to August 6 (Sunday), about 110 stalls will be lined up at the main venue, and there will be many events that make you feel the summer of Tomakomai City, such as beer gardens, so please come and visit the venue.

Gion Festival where the blue sky suits you The beauty of the halberd shines when it is held in the blue sky in the hot midsummer yamaboko procession.

Feel the history The decorations around the yamaboko of the Kyoto Gion Festival are called "folding screens" and it is a splendid decoration that reflects the history of being a national treasure even if you look at any hoko ornament.

Beautifully spreading moss carpet "Tarumae Garo" The Tarumae Garo is located in the Mt. Tarumae forest and is 1979 (Showa 54) designated as a natural environmental protection district of Tomakomai City. The sheer rocks create a unique landscape, and about 100 kinds of dark green moss stick to the rock surface, making it look like a velvet carpet. The best time to see them is from June to July every year. * Currently, there is a risk of rock collapse, so please do not go down to the river. * Shooting with a drone. Tomakomai City Tourism Promotion Division official YouTube has released a sightseeing PR video (Tarumae Garo edition) Short Ver, so please take a look from the QR code!

Was in Sapporo over the weekend for an errand and had enough time to stop by a few places before having to leave. Took a walk through Nakajima Park early in the morning and saw a turtle and a heron relaxing by one of the ponds. There were also a bunch of ducks enjoying breakfast in the grass nearby. Also managed to stop by Hokkaido Shrine and and the Sapporo Beer Museum, both of which were very cool. I really liked the architecture of Hokkaido Shrine, and it was fun reading the signs to read about the different emperors that had visited the shrine and in what year. The beer museum was fun as well. Learning about all the history was really cool, and seeing the different advertisements used throughout the years was pretty neat as well. Ended up buying matching cups and I got a shirt as well. Hokkaido Shrine and the Sapporo Beer Museum are definitely two of the best spots to visit in Sapporo if you ask me. I would have liked to visit Shiroi Koibito Park as well, but they were already closed by the time we were able to visit, so I guess that’ll have to wait for next time. Was a great time overall.

Early summer, Eiheiji Temple. Shot on: iPHONE 11 PRO Lens 26mm JAPAN Mie 2021/7

The traditional festival "Oshataka Boat Festival" that has been held for many years in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture Akashi City has been active in fishing since ancient times, and prayers for safety from boats and natural disasters are held.

The traditional festival "Oshataka Boat Festival" that has been held for many years in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture Akashi City has been active in fishing since ancient times, and prayers for safety from boats and natural disasters are held.

Omihachiman / Shiga Omihachiman / Shiga Although it was not that far away, for some reason I had not visited Omihachiman. When I went there, I was so attracted by the beautiful cityscape and river that I wondered why I hadn't been there before. The cloudy sky finally cleared up, and it was a very good memory. Everyone! Omihachiman is not so far away, but for some reason I had not visited there before. When I finally went there, I was so charmed by the beautiful cityscape and the river that I wondered why I had never been there before. The cloudy sky cleared up at the end of the tour, and it became a very good memory for me. I hope you will visit there, too!

Tomonoura, Fukuyama, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Tomonoura ? @bingolife8 Today, I put the scenery of Tomonoura in one piece ? When I went up the stone steps, the scenery of the port town was ? nice again.

"The 68th Tomakomai Port Festival Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks" Makomai Port Festival held for 3 days from August 4th (Fri) ~ August 6th (Sun) Many fireworks will be launched to brighten the night sky of Tomakomai! We look forward to your visit! 【Detailed Information】 Date: Saturday, August 5, Reiwa, 19:30~ * In case of rain, it will be postponed to the same time on Sunday, August 6. Fireworks venue: Tomakomai Fishing Port Ward West Square (2-chome, Shiomi-cho, Tomakomai City) In the future, we will continue to send out information about the Tomakomai Port Festival, such as traffic regulations and parking information around the fireworks venue, so please check it out!

One Night Castle in the Emo Evening Sky Ogaki, Gifu Sumimata Castle * Aerial photo taken from the sky above the Nagara River * Obtained Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism unmanned aerial vehicle comprehensive flight permit

Former Yawata Post Office / Shiga Former Yawata Post Office / Shiga In the post office, where the old atmosphere remains, there is a chair that gives off a conspicuous atmosphere, and this is one of the photos I took unintentionally. I got a strange one that looks scary but also solemn! In the old post office, there is a chair that stands out from the rest, and I couldn't help but take this picture. I was surprised to find a chair that stood out in the old post office, and took this picture!

Yuzo Yamamoto was born in 1887 (Meiji 20) in Tochigi Town (now Tochigi City), Shimotsuga District, Tochigi Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he was sent to work as an apprentice and worked as a kimono merchant in the family business, but he continued to have a desire to learn and entered the first high school. Then, I entered the Department of German Literature at Tokyo Imperial University. He started out as a playwright in the middle of the Taisho period, and entered the world of novels at the end of the Taisho period, publishing many works such as "The Wave," "A Woman's Life," and "The Truth One Road." In particular, the national work "Roadside Stone" impressed many people. It is one of the best three novels of my lifetime. If you haven't read it, please read it. The Yamamoto Yuzo Furusato Memorial Hall is located near his birthplace, and Kinryuji Temple, where his grave is located, is next to the east.

Hasedera Temple Hasedera Temple, Sakurai, Nara 2022/4

❄? Tomakomai ?❄ Tomakomai City has a ⛸️ history of skating for about 100 years. In winter, there is not much snow and there are many swamps and lakes, so a natural skating rink has been created, and it has spread ❄️ as a form of play. Ice hockey and speed skating have ? ♀️ produced many Olympic athletes. The third photo shows the rink ice melting at "NEPIA Ice Arena (formerly: Shiratori Oji Ice Arena)"! It is a de-icing work that can only be seen once a year, and a very beautiful scene spreads out ?✨. Why don't you try skating in Tomakomai!

Fresh Green Buddha Jurakuen Park, Tokai, Aichi shot on iPHONE 11 PRO