[Oyama Colorful Rice Ekiben Sales Notice] 2024 “Eat and Music Penpen Shokudo” and “Megumi Kitchen” × “Odakyu Station Staff” Collaboration Limited quantities! Please enjoy this exciting ekiben that connects customers with Oyama 🍂! Sale dates and times: Saturday, November 16, 2024; Sunday, November 17, 2024; Saturday, November 23, 2024; Sunday, November 24, 2024 From 7:30 AM until sold out Sales location: Concourse inside the ticket gates at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Price: 1 item 1,000 yen (tax included) ※Cash only

Participants of the Mikane Road Walk in Nagano will wear costumes on Saturday 16th, Ueda Kokubunji ~ "Unno Yado" and "Old Tanaka Inn (Tanaka Shopping Street)" around 11:30-13:30 ~ A total of about 100 people will walk to Komoro Drum Gate. Some people take the Tanaka Station Boarding to Komoro Station. The "Golden Road" that connects the Sado Gold and Silver Mines and Edo

Cycling Guide Tour — Fruit Sweets Plan Cycle out to an orchard and pick apples 🍎 Enjoy sweets made with the apples you picked! Right now in Toyooka Village, it's apple (Sun Fuji) harvest season 🍎 The pleasant riding weather continues! We look forward to your participation in the Fruit Sweets Plan! For tour details, please check the Toyooka Tabi Jikan website.

Isehara Rakuichi Rakuza 2024 Rakuichi Rakuza, which carefully shares the thoughts and craftsmanship behind products and services from local shopkeepers and producers while offering opportunities to meet them, will be held for the first time at a shrine! Sixteen food, retail, and service vendors will take part. Why not come and see for yourself? Date and time: Sunday, November 17, 11:00–16:00 Venue: Hachiman Shrine 1194 Higashi-Otake, Isehara City (About a 13-minute walk from Isehara Station South Exit) *Shrine parking is not available Organizer: Isehara Rakuichi Rakuza Executive Committee

[Notice] Akindo Market♪ Today (15th) and tomorrow (16th) — two days only!! At Roadside Station Iwanai, Japan Asparagus Co., Ltd.'s new products: two vegetable powders ★ Pumpkin powder ★ Burdock powder Both are 1,080 yen (tax included)! Manufactured using superheated steam. They concentrate the natural flavors of the ingredients and deliver the full umami of the vegetables! Additive-free and safe! They can also be used for baby food, which is usually time-consuming to prepare #👶 Plus, they are great for baking and soups — many uses♪ We hope you'll give them a try🙏 *Please note: Ramen Houryu listed on the flyer is closed unexpectedly due to store circumstances.* It's a once-a-month event where you can shop for bargains at stores throughout Iwanai-cho〜

Yama no Isehara Market is on! The event will go ahead in light rain and will be canceled in severe weather. This month, Isehara is packed with delicious food and fun things to do! Sunday, November 17, 2024, 10:00–15:00 Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (free admission) Food tents and kitchen cars, sales of locally grown vegetables, and a wide variety of booths will gather, and you can also enjoy stage performances such as kids’ dance!! ● Access by train and bus 320 Nishitomioka, Isehara City, Kanagawa Get off at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Take the Kanachu Bus from North Exit stop No. 3, bound for Nanasawa, about 10 minutes, 240 yen ▪ If you take routes I-34 or I-36, get off at "Sogo Undokoen" (General Sports Park) ▪ If you take routes I-31 or I-37, get off at "Sogo Undokoen Iriguchi" (General Sports Park Entrance) and walk 5 minutes *Congestion is expected, so please use public transportation. Contact: by email to the Iseharaichi Executive Committee iseharaichi@j4.gmobb.jp (Contact: Sakamoto)

[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.

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 😊

[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

[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🍁

Tomakomai’s official mascot, Tomachop goods keep rolling out with new arrivals! The fleece blanket that was a big hit last season is back in stock😍🎵 It comes in four colors: beige, camel, brown, and wine. Stay warm this coming cold season with this cozy blanket💗 Cork coasters have also been restocked! They make perfect gifts too🎁 For more details, please visit the Tomakomai Tourism Association website.

Isehara Choi-Nomi Festival 2024 THE FINAL Residents of Isehara City and choinomi fans from neighboring towns, thank you for waiting! Today, Tuesday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 13, a two-day bar-hopping event featuring 38 participating venues across the city finally begins! As the name THE FINAL suggests, this will be the last choinomi event held in the city. You can relax at a familiar spot or discover a new place you've been curious about! Enjoy a pleasant time with delicious drinks and small plates. Same-day tickets🎫 are still available! Tickets are also on sale at the tourist information desk on the stairs at Isehara Station North Exit (9:00–17:00). ◆Ticket price: ¥3,000 One sheet with three ticket stubs ※One ticket stub redeems one small plate plus one drink Organizer: Isehara Choi-Nomi Executive Committee

Larch leaves are at their peak golden color. In Minamimaki Village, larches and other trees are reaching their peak autumn color. The slopes along the Chikuma River (Hirose to Kaijiri) are especially beautiful, and you can enjoy the view from your car while driving along Route 141. The area around JR Saku-Hirose Station, known as a remote, secluded station, is also nicely turned golden. However, the peak of the fall color is surprisingly brief, and the leaves look likely to drop all at once soon.

Yama no Ocha Sakamotoen Autumn Warehouse Sale Today, Sunday, November 10th, the “Autumn Warehouse Sale” took place on the grounds of Sakamotoen 🍵✨ Sakamotoen’s booth offered discounted teas, and shoppers who spent over ¥2,000 could enter a raffle—what a deal 😳👏 There were also light food stalls, food trucks, and booths selling crafts and relaxation services, creating a calm, pleasant atmosphere 😌💕 A fill-a-bag of mandarins for ¥500 drew challengers who expertly piled the bags full—watching their skill made me laugh out loud 🤣🤣🤣 The festival’s highlights, the hojicha latte and matcha latte, were truly delicious and ordered by many 🤤 I couldn’t stop at the hojicha latte I bought first and ended up enjoying a matcha latte too 🤭 Simply perfect ✨ Inside the building, beautiful kyusus and Sakamotoen’s tea products lined the shelves 😳💡It was pure luxury to imagine brewing tea with a favorite kyusu while browsing the many tea varieties 🥹… Although it rained, everyone relaxed and smiled as they enjoyed their tea, making it a lovely festival 😌💕

Gokase Junior High School Product! Dried Shiitake Mushrooms On Wednesday, November 6th, we observed a class of second-year students at Gokase Junior High School🍄‍🟫✨ The students handled every step themselves, from sorting and bagging the dried shiitake to setting the price🤗 The shiitake were grown as part of the school's curriculum. The current third-year students inoculated the logs last year, and the second-year students carried out the sorting and packaging this time👏 This year’s yield was lower than usual, so selecting good mushrooms was a tough task💦 However, the students enjoyed the work, consulting with each other—"Is this one okay?" "Maybe not…"—as they made their choices🤗 They weighed and bagged the mushrooms with sales in mind, aiming for balanced portions and an attractive appearance🤔 After sealing the packs neatly with a vacuum sealer, the students set the prices themselves, referring to current market rates👏 Those shiitake were actually sold at the Gokase Specialty Center at the prices the students decided😳✨ Finally, the students learned about log management and precautions, deepening their understanding of Gokase’s specialty product, log-grown shiitake😌✍️ We hope students continue to encounter and cherish the town’s specialties and culture from a young age and carry them forward into the future✨

Ashoro's Cider Brewery "Blank Hard Cider Works" has begun preparing hard cider for next year's release! The apples caught at "Hidamari Farm" have already been prepared, and today we are preparing using apples from Kitami. Looking forward to. "Blank Hard Cider*" can be purchased at the shop at Roadside Station Ashoro Galaxy Hall 21 and the official online store. Please give it a try! * It is a happoshu made with apples.

We are opening a POP UP SHOP in Tokyo🎀 ⁡ ⁡ Delicious local specialties from Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture—the birthplace of chicken nanban—are now available in Tokyo😳👏 ⁡ ⁡ “Miyazaki Nobeoka City POP UP SHOP” ⁡ ⁡ Period🗓 Friday, November 1st – Wednesday, December 25th ⁡ ⁡ Hours⏱ Weekdays 11:00–18:00 Weekends and holidays 10:00–18:00 Closed‪🌱‬ Every Monday and Tuesday (open on weekends and holidays) ⁡ ⁡A 4-minute walk from Ueno Station Location📍 Ueno Shinkin-kan (4-8-13 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo) Search for “Ueno Shinkin-kan” on Google Maps and come visit us! ⁡ We plan PR events and migration consultation sessions on weekends! Grab great discount coupons too✊💖 ⁡ We’re looking forward to seeing you—come on by☺️ ⁡ ⁡ Contact 📞0982-34-7833 (Nobeoka City Tourism Strategy Division) ✉️kankou@city.nobeoka.miyazaki.jp

Autumn on Mt. Ōyama 2024速報 This is Mt. Ōyama as of the morning of Thursday, November 7, under clear autumn skies. The leaves are just beginning to change color. From around 700 meters, a view that earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan offers a breathtaking panorama of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, the Miura Peninsula and the Bōsō Peninsula. The autumn foliage near the Happiness Bell and the Love-Tying Bell right by the cable car’s Ōyama-dera Station is especially beautiful now—be sure to ring the bell. Sunset comes early, so if you plan to reach the summit, start early in the morning and allow plenty of time. We look forward to welcoming you again this year with that wonderful view. See you in autumn in Isehara.

From November 1st, "Amber Night & Marche" is being held at Roadside Station Garden Spa TokachigawaOnsen! With the amber color that symbolizes the mall hot spring as its theme, you can enjoy today’s drinks and snacks while admiring a symbol tree featuring motifs unique to Tokachi—nature, farming, and animals. You can also buy items at the daily-changing marche stalls and try a tasting set. The tasting set changes by day, so you might discover different drinks each visit. 😊 Non-alcoholic options are of course available! Spend a long autumn evening at Amber Night & Marche. 😊 [Event Period] Friday, November 1, 2024 – Wednesday, December 25, 2024 [Reception Hours] 19:30–21:00 [Closing Time] 21:30 [Admission Fees] Adults (junior high school and older) ¥1,000; Elementary school students ¥500; Infants free "Amber Night & Marche" will be held at Roadside Station Garden Spa TokachigawaOnsen from November 1st! The event, themed on the amber color that represents the marsh hot spring, invites you to enjoy drinks and snacks while admiring a symbol tree that reflects Tokachi’s distinct nature, agriculture, and wildlife. You can compare drinks and shop at the marche stalls, which change daily. The tasting set varies by date, so every visit might offer different drinks to sample. Non-alcoholic choices are also available! Spend a long autumn evening at Amber Night & Marche. 😊 [Event Period] November 1, 2024 – December 25, 2024 [Reception Hours] 19:30–21:00 [End Time] 21:30 [Admission Fees] Adults (junior high school and older) ¥1,000; Elementary school students ¥500; Infants free

Isehara City Tourist Association Bus Tour Participants Wanted 2024 This day trip to Yamanashi includes the Linear Museum, the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, and a free lunch (optional lunch: Irori Restaurant soba set 2,000 yen), among other stops. Following the popular tour in September, please enjoy this one as well. Why not join us from Isehara? We look forward to your participation!! ◆Date and Time◆Thursday, December 5, 2024 Meet 7:50 AM, Dismissal 5:10 PM (scheduled) ◆Meeting Point◆In front of the municipal parking lot at Isehara Station North Exit ◆Participation Fee◆General 9,000 yen / Association members 8,500 yen (includes insurance) ◆Capacity◆First 40 people (minimum 30 participants required) ◆Phone Reservations & Inquiries◆Isehara City Tourist Association Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit – on the stairs 0463-73-7373 (Weekdays only, 8:30 AM–5:15 PM) ◆Tour and Optional Lunch Application Deadline◆Friday, November 22

Searching for Autumn in Gokase At Josenji Temple’s three sites, I finally found red maple leaves 😭✨ When I visited last time, only one part had turned red, but that single tree was completely crimson and beautiful 🍁👏 A maple behind the temple gate at the entrance had turned orange 💡 Passing through the gate, I saw a plant bearing glossy red berries… is this viburnum? 🤔 It added an autumnal touch 🤗 Farther in, there were pretty pink and purple plants 🥰 The pink is mayumi (Euonymus) and the purple is muwashikibu (Callicarpa). They somehow give a “girly” vibe🤣 So cute 💕 Josenji Temple might be the most beautifully colored spot in Gokase right now…!? Gokase Tourism Association is running “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” on their Instagram, so take photos while the leaves are still beautiful and enter the contest 🍁📸 See the pinned “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” post on their Instagram profile for details 🤗✨ This year the best leaves might be gone before you know it while waiting for peak color. Go find autumn for yourself 🤗✨

The 23rd Gathering for Dōkan Aiming for a Taiga Drama 2024 - Bringing a Taiga Drama to Life! Exchanging Efforts to Honor Dōkan Culture - ◆ Date and Time: Sunday, November 10, 1:30 PM ◆ Venue: Central Community Center, 1st Floor Exhibition Hall 1-21-1 Higashi-Otake, Isehara City About a 10-minute walk from Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit ◆ Contact: The 23rd Dōkan Gathering Executive Committee Mikami: 080-5513-1016

【Autumn leaves in Ashian area】Great Seto Bridge, Kanayamazawa Hot Spring As the mornings and evenings get colder, you can feel the change in the scenery between the mountains. At the Ashian Dam, a rainbow appeared in the powerful amount of water due to the rain the day before yesterday! Today, please spend a refreshing autumn sunny and calm holiday.

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Gorge Tourism Association. We were blessed with good weather yesterday and the day before, and many people visited. The autumn foliage is gradually progressing, so please come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge this fall.

[Announcement: Stone-Roasted Sweet Potatoes Now on Sale] Starting around 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 4, Toyooka Tabi Jikan will begin selling stone-roasted sweet potatoes! We use sweet potatoes sourced from local farmers and prepare authentic stone-roasted sweet potatoes for you. Sales end once the day’s planned quantity is gone. Please give them a try! Stone-roasted sweet potatoes will mainly be sold on weekends going forward, but depending on supply they may also be available on weekdays. [Prices (all tax included)] - Medium roasted sweet potato 200 yen - Large roasted sweet potato 300 yen Add 50 yen for coffee - Two-Variety Tasting Set (with coffee) Medium + Medium 400 yen Medium + Large 500 yen Large + Large 600 yen - Roasted potato (one) 150 yen - Coffee 100 yen - Cappuccino 100 yen

Searching for Autumn in Gokase This time I’m sharing the fall foliage around Shirataki that I photographed just the other day🍁 To get straight to the point, the autumn colors are… not here😂! All we can do is gather the few red maple leaves scattered on the ground to create a touch of autumn😂 The maples along the slope from the parking lot to Shirataki (photos 2 and 3) have faded to a sparse yellow, so it doesn’t really feel like proper fall foliage😓 Well, they’re still pretty in their own way… but you really want to see maples in full red, right?😂 As you climb further toward Shirataki, there were even cherry blossoms blooming out of season🤣🌸 With the recent abnormal weather, the plants must be all confused💦 It’s raining today due to the typhoon (also strange for this season), but the forecast calls for clear skies from tomorrow, so let’s keep hoping the leaves will change more🙏🙏🙏 The Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram is running “Gokase Autumn Foliage 2024,” so if you spot fall colors in Gokase, please enter and share your photos🍁📸 For details, see the pinned “Gokase Autumn Foliage 2024” post on the association’s Instagram profile🤗✨

[Notice of Temporary Parking Lots for Oyama Autumn Foliage Season 2024] * Weekends and public holidays from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1 * Oyama is expected to be very crowded during the autumn foliage season. On weekends, the Municipal No.2 Parking Lot may fill up as early as dawn. If you come by car, please note that temporary parking lots are available only on weekends and public holidays during the season from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1; check in advance. Allow plenty of time for your trip. Road congestion is expected, so please use public transportation whenever possible. Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk about 15 minutes to the cable car station. The Odakyu-issued Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass is very convenient to use. For details, visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website.

Vegetable Harvest Experience As of October 31st, daikon radishes, red turnips, and chayote are available for harvest! At the Vegetable Harvest Experience, you can fill a bag with seasonal vegetables to your heart’s content! Reservations are prioritized, but same-day registration is possible. For more details about the experience, please visit the Toyooka Tabijikan website.

[Bear Sighting] On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at around 4:43 p.m., a Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted in the Oyama area. Sightings have also been reported in nearby mountain areas, not limited to Oyama. Residents and visitors in the area are asked to be cautious in advance. [Precautions if you encounter a bear] 1 Do not approach unnecessarily and avoid eye contact. 2 Do not shout or behave in a threatening manner. 3 Do not feed 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 one, please contact Isehara City Office, Agricultural Promotion Division at 0463-94-4664.