Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. It is the festival float of Sugawara Town and Sugawara no Michigen. The lectern of the festival float is rotated.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. It is a scene where festival float and festival float face each other and compete with each other. It is the festival float of Mikubo Town and Yorimitsu, and the festival float of Nakahara Town and Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. It is the festival float of Nakahara Town, Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori. festival float is about to turn at the intersection in front of Honkawagoe Station.

Tohoku Aomori's Nebuta Festival is famous. Also located in Hirosaki and Goshogawara Sometimes it is crowded and you can only go on weekdays, so I happened to be recommended by a person from Aomori. I did a lot of research and went to see The Tachineputa in Goshogawara is amazing, and the maker of Tachineputa is amazing, but the height was a little over 20m. I hope you can convey its power in the photo. It's usually displayed in the Tachineputa pavilion in the city, and there are three big ones, but there are various large and small things, and the tuna that I used to do alone is my favorite.

Held every year for 3 days from 8/16~18 Nishimonai Bon Odori of the Ugo Town of Tohoku Akita One of Japan's Three Great Bon Odori Dances It's not that long, but there are bonfires on the road, and of course there are street lights. It's not that bright, so the atmosphere of dancing in it is great. The dancer dances bewitching and beautiful to the tips of the fingers And the local chick with a little understory songs and whispers that liven it up are also good, I hope you can convey the sense of realism in the photos.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. It is the festival float of Noda Gomachi and Hachiman Taro. festival float is about to turn at an intersection.

I also participated in the Inashiki fireworks festival in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture for the first time. I remember waiting for the time to come, thinking that the location was perfect and that I could take pictures including reflections. The weather was nice and the conditions were perfect. In the first half, there was a lot of cheers and applause. But here's the big problem... When the star mine went up, the smoke stagnated and covered the smoke all over the venue, making it almost invisible... As you can see, The second picture was already on fire ... I could feel that the tension from the surroundings was dropping all at once, but in a sense, this was a rare fireworks to see lol. It was such a fireworks festival that I wanted to get revenge next year.

I went to the Takasaki Festival fireworks festival in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture for the first time. While being watched over by Takasaki White Robe Daikannon, which is a landmark of Takasaki City, the fireworks festival ended without rain. The next tournament was short, but the fireworks was great, with 15,000 shots in 45 minutes. Before the start, lightning was happening in various places and rain clouds were gathering, but only the area around my area near Takasaki White Robe Daikannon was covered with clouds and there was no cloud overhead. It started raining right after the end of the fireworks festival, so it was a valuable experience that I thought was saved from raining thanks to Kannon-sama.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. festival float and festival float face each other and compete with each other. This is called towing. This is the scene of the tug. On the left is the festival float of Nakahara Town and Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori, and on the right is the festival float of Wakita Town and Ieyasu.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo in front of Honkawagoe Station. Imanari, this is the festival float of Suzume. The heavenly fox is dancing.

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!

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo in front of Honkawagoe Station. Nakamachi is the festival float of Prince of Lanling.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo in front of Honkawagoe Station. Shintomi Town 2-chome, the festival float of the Mirror Lion. The festival float is just starting to move.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo in front of Honkawagoe Station. Shintomi Town 2-chome, the festival float of the Mirror Lion.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo in front of Honkawagoe Station. Shintomi Town 1-chome, the festival float of Iemitsu. The lion's head is dancing.

Photographed on 22 years 10 inches 16 days. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this picture in front of Honkawagoe Station. Imanari, this is the festival float of Suzume. At night, the lanterns are lit, making the festival float look even more luxurious.

Photographed October 16, 22. I took this photo when I was moving from Kawagoe City Hall to Matsue Town. It is the festival float of Otemachi and Uzume.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took this photo when I was moving from Kawagoe City Hall to Matsue Town. It is the festival float of Senba Town, Senba Jiro Yasuie.

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

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. Motomachi 1-chome, the festival float of Ushiwakamaru is back. The performer has been replaced by a cat.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. This is a festival floatprocession at Kawagoe City Hall. It is the festival float of Tongmachi and Zhongli. Each town, costume, and school of worship has its own characteristics.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is a festival float of Nishi-Kosenba Town, a simple son. Also pay attention to the divine body the doll on the festival float. There are also people related to Kawagoe, gods, characters from Noh and Kabuki, and yokai.

The mikoshi ceremony is held on the evening of the yamaboko procession day of the Gion Festival. Three mikoshi and their bearers gather in front of the Yasaka Shrine gate. Even when shooting from a distance with a telephoto lens, I could feel the enthusiasm of the bearers and the audience.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is the festival float of Nantong Town and Nasori. The costume and festival float are unified in green.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. Wakitacho, this is the festival float of Ieyasu. The decoration is stunning.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is the festival float of Mikubo Town and Yorimitsu.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a festival floatprocession in front of Kawagoe City Hall. Shintomi Town 2-chome, the festival float of the Mirror Lion. The lectern is turning. What you can see in the back is Kawagoe City, the festival float of Madness.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a festival float procession at Kawagoe City Hall. It is Kishimachi 2-chome, the festival float of Kibanasaki Yahime. The lectern of the festival float is turned by human power.

Photographed October 16, 22. This is a photo of the Kawagoe Festival. I took a procession of the festival float in front of Kawagoe City Hall. It is the festival float of Motomachi 1-chome, Ushiwakamaru. The festival float of the Kawagoe Festival can be rotated. The people who are said to be the workers below are spinning the festival float.