[40th MtMorotsukayama Opening Commemoration “Special Project” — Two Contests Now Accepting Entries!] From Sunday, March 9 to Friday, December 5, we are holding two contests: the “MtMorotsukayama Photo Contest” and the “Pennant Design Contest.” Visit MtMorotsukayama and try capturing beautiful photos📷. ◆◇◆ MtMorotsukayama Photo Contest ◆◇◆ Spring brings blooming akebono azaleas🌸, summer brings refreshing breezes🍃, autumn showcases brilliant foliage🍂, and winter brings snow-capped peaks⛄ and rime ice. Which MtMorotsukayama do you love? Cherished as the site of the Tenson Korin (descent of the heavenly grandchild), a mountain of shugendo practice, and a place of devotion, MtMorotsukayama remains accessible even to beginner hikers. We look forward to your special photos📷 taken on MtMorotsukayama. Winning entries may be used as PR materials for next year’s mountain opening.♪ How to Enter 1) General Category Please check the Morotsuka Navi website → Kaze no Tayori → [40th MtMorotsukayama Opening Commemoration “Special Project” — Two Contests Now Accepting Entries]. 2) Instagram Category Follow the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association account “Morotsuka Daily Calendar @morotsuka.tourism” on Instagram and post with the tag #MtMorotsukayama Photo Contest 2025. If you unfollow, we will not be able to contact you to deliver prizes, so please be careful. Winners may later be asked to provide high-resolution image files. Notes - If the subject of a photo is a person, obtain the subject’s permission for portrait rights. - Copyright for submitted works belongs to the organizer and may be used for village PR activities. - You may submit multiple entries, but only one winning entry per person is allowed. - Winning entries may be requested later in large original file size. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- ◆◇◆ Pennant Design Contest ◆◇◆ This is a cherished tradition of the MtMorotsukayama opening! Participants receive a wooden🌳 pennant as a gift🎁. For the first five editions up to the 40th, we offered the “Flowers of Morotsuka🌸 series.” From the 41st anniversary, we’re refreshing the design✨ The grand prize winner’s design will be adopted for mountain opening pennants from the following year onward. The only requirement is to use wood🌳 as the material. Design, shape, and color are all free! We welcome your fun and creative ideas💡♪ How to Enter 1) Web Please check the Morotsuka Navi website → Kaze no Tayori → [40th MtMorotsukayama Opening Commemoration “Special Project” — Two Contests Now Accepting Entries]. 2) By Mail Write your name, address, phone number, email address, and the title of your work, then mail your design drawing to the address below. Designs sent cannot be returned. Mailing Address 3068 Kajiwara, Morotsuka Village, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-1301 Shiitake no Yakata 21 Attn: Pennant Contest Office Notes - Copyright for submitted works belongs to the organizer and may be used for village PR activities. - You may submit multiple entries, but only one winning entry per person is allowed. Winners will be entered into a drawing to receive wonderful prizes🎁✨ We look forward to many entries!!!

April 14, 2025 "Tokura Sakura Care Park" at Tokura Kamiyamada Hot spring ♨️, Nagano Prefecture There is a section where the mountain surface in the distance from the Nagano Expressway service area is dyed cherry blossom color I could see it, and I was curious about it on the way back from my trip, so I stopped by. A huge tengu-sama 👺 overlooking the Chikuma River surrounded by cherry blossoms 🌸 in full bloom on the Halfway up of the mountain While being overwhelmed, I Impression to the wonderful cherry orchard!! It is ♪ a one-of-a-kind place of relaxation

A special healing time at the foot of Mt. At the foot of Mt.——Lake Motosu diving experience Squid may be thinking, "Diving in the lake?" But Lake Motosu in Yamanashi Prefecture is more than just a lake. This lake, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. At the foot of Mt., a symbol of Japan, was created by the terrain created by lava stream from the Eruption of Mt. Mount Fuji about 1,200 years ago. Even now, volcanic ash continues to accumulate quietly at the bottom of the lake. Lake Motosu, with its mysterious history, shows you a special Water world like no other. The transparency of the water is also very high, and one of the attractions is the unique blue called "Motosu blues". Looking up from the water, the sun's rays illuminate the volcanic terrain, Unfolding a fantastic view. It is as if time has stopped, and you can deeply connect with Nature through diving. Spending time in silence surrounded by Nature in 360 degrees is also an opportunity to unwind your mind and face yourself. It is a place that you should experience for those who are usually busy working and those who want to refresh themselves. Hokule'a Shonan Held in small-group tours for one person. In order for beginners and women to participate with peace of mind, we have established a system of polite support and safety first. If you have a request for "I want to dive in such a place", please feel free to contact us. We will propose your own "healing dive experience". 🗻 While feeling the benefits of Mount Fuji, 🌿 Surrounded by Nature, 🌊 On a journey back to being who you are—— Why don't you spend a special time at Lake Motosu? 📍 Lake Motosu diving, we are accepting applications at any time! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Hokule'a Shonan. #MtFujiDive #FreshwaterDiving #ScubaJapan #HiddenJapan #ExploreJapan #NatureEscape #UnderwaterJapan #PeacefulDive #MindfulTravel #ScubaNearTokyo #VolcanicLandscape #DiveLakeMotosu #HokuleaShonan #HealingDive

🌷✨ Seventy thousand tulips in full bloom! A spectacular spring view ✨🌷 At Harvest Hill, the tulips are now at their peak! 💕 A colorful carpet of tulips stretches across the fields, creating a beautiful floral landscape to enjoy 🌈💐 Step into the tulip fields to feel the arrival of spring and capture wonderful memory photos 📸 In addition, baby blue eyes (nemophila), north-pole daisies, and unique tulip varieties are also reaching their best viewing period 🌼 📍 Location: Village area flower field “Sun Hill” (about 3,000 m²) 🎟 Admission: Viewing is included with Harvest Hill park entry fee 🌷 Plus! A spring photo contest is being held ✨ 🌞 Come and enjoy the spring spectacle! 🌞 *The blooming period may vary depending on the weather, so please check the official website before visiting✅

Starbucks × cherry blossoms at night This is Located in in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture It is Toyama Kan Water Park. It was also voted the most beautiful Starbucks in the world! Light up the cherry blossoms at night, making Starbucks look more beautiful.

[Event Information] The Kyushu Three Great Spring Festivals “Odaishi-san” returns this year! 📆 Friday, April 18th–Sunday, April 20th, 2025 📍 Imayama Daishi (3998 Yamashita-cho 2-chome, Nobeoka City) 🚶‍♂️ 15 minutes on foot from Nobeoka Station 📞 Inquiries: Imayama Daishi Sponsorship Association (inside Nobeoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry) 0982-33-6666 ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 🚗 Parking Information 🚗 If you are coming by car, please use the Furukawa Riverside Free Parking Lot (capacity about 400 cars). From this parking lot to the Nobeoka Station West Exit highway bus stop, a free shuttle bus is available! [Operation Hours] Saturday the 19th: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday the 20th: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Also, from the Imayama Daishi east approach, a shuttle taxi (¥200 per person) is convenient for getting to Imayama Daishi! [Operation Hours] Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th, Sunday the 20th: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー This festival, filled with the prayers of the historic Kobo Daishi and the passion of local people, is a treasured tradition. On the final day, the daimyo procession parade brings the streets to life with spectacular costumes! Enjoy the unique hospitality and crafted displays that make Odaishi-san special! This year too, come and enjoy Odaishi-san with your family and friends✨ *For details, please see the Imayama Daishi website.* https://www.imayamadaisi.com//

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom 🌸 on Nemophila This is Located in Toneri Park in Tokyo This is the only place where you can see Nemophila and Sakura performing together! Someiyoshino is coming to an end, but this week is the best time to visit the Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura)! Car parking is large and Access from the station is good! Be sure to 😊 visit

[Roadside Station Fujikawa and Yatsugatake 🥰] From the wooden deck, you can see the surrounding mountains and cityscape You can see. Fresh vegetables are sold directly and products are popular.

The season has come again for carp streamers to flutter over Iwamoto Bridge! Iwamoto Bridge, a designated Important Cultural Property of Kumamoto Prefecture, measures 32 m in length and 4 m in width. This rare stone arch bridge was built in the Edo period by double-stacking cut rock from Aso gyotan-ishi. It spans the Sekigawa River on the border between Arao City and Omuta City and is affectionately known locally as an eyeglass bridge. The chrysanthemum crest carved in relief on the west-facing exterior is famous. It is said to be the work of Hashimoto Kangoro, a master builder from Yatsushiro who constructed many renowned bridges in the early Meiji era, including the Nijubashi at the Imperial Palace. The bridge is well preserved and you can walk across it. Raising date: Saturday, April 5 (If it rains, the event will be postponed by one week) Period: Saturday, April 5 to mid-May Location: Iwamoto Bridge 182-2 Kamiede, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture 864-0013

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park that I have wanted to visit for a long time This is a wonderful place where you can feel the four seasons such as tulips in Spring and Cosmos in autumn. I visited on the day when the tulips were in full bloom, and the tulip field with the morning mist was very cool.

Today's rain will completely end the cherry blossoms. This year, the temperature was low, and I was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long time. Okagaki Town has a Famous landmarks There are of many cherry blossoms, especially the approach to the temple of Mt. Narita, where about 500 cherry blossoms are lined up, and they are Light up at night and are very beautiful. Even if you couldn't see it this year, please come to Okagaki Town next Spring to see the cherry blossoms.

Mt. Yoshino, cherry blossoms and Mt. Kinpu Temple It is a landscape that has begun to bask in the morning. 2025/4 Mt. Yoshino, Nara

The mountain climbing season has arrived. Kuranodake, located in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers trails for beginners through advanced hikers. It is a mountain that even small children can enjoy. From the summit you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama, and a big appeal is that you can easily challenge yourself starting from the 9th station. The elevation is 1,118 m. It was selected as one of the Top 100 Walking Trails in Japan. It sits at the western end of the Aso outer rim, and the name comes from its saddle-like shape. Following the northeast ridge of Kuranodake leads to peaks such as Mount Tsumushi (1,064 m), and some hikers aim for them from Kuranodake’s summit. The mountain hosts many alpine plants and bird species. There are several routes up Kuranodake; for intermediate and advanced hikers there are the Forest Course and the Panorama Course. Beginners can drive up to the 9th station and start from the East Trailhead Course. With routes of varying difficulty, many families hike together. From the summit you can see the Kuju Mountain Range, the Five Peaks of Aso, Mt. Kimpō, and Unzen. Many people bring a packed lunch or coffee to enjoy on the hike. Before hiking, pick up maps and information at Shiki no Sato in Asahishi-Fumoto, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, located at the trail entrance, and why not give it a try?

The contrast between the tulips and the cherry blossoms is good 🤤 This is Fukaya Green Park Located in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Every Spring, cherry blossoms and tulips. Lilies bloom profusely in summer.

Car exchange at Sakura Station Mooka Tetsumichi Hisashi Shimoda Station is a small station with cherry blossoms. Green Cars change lines at Sakura Station by changing line cars.

The cherry blossom embankment in Kumagaya is the best 🤤 This is Located in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture Kumagaya Sakura Embankment. Along with Saute Sakuratsumi Gongendo, the rows of cherry blossom trees that stretch for about 1 km are the best 🤤 The moment when the cherry blossoms dance is also snappy 📸 It is recommended for the coming season when the cherry blossoms dance.

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Early morning flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Tulips in the early morning, just woke up This or flower will open

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Tulips in the early morning, just woke up This or flower will open

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Sunrise flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Flower bed at dawn, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

The roadside station "Mashu Onsen" is hosting an exhibition of the winning entries from the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, 2nd-floor exhibition hall Exhibition period: April 1 – April 31 All 20 works are on display🐾 A lovely selection of award-winning photos awaits—please come and see them📸🌱 ✴︎ Grand Prize ✴︎ “Enchanting Lake Surface” by Kunishi Murakumo (first image) 〈Teshikaga Navi — Introduction to the winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

Mount Fuji at dawn

🎨 Special Exhibition "Mucha: The Mysterious Painting" ✨ 1 We present for the first time a new tapestry that weaves Alphonse Mucha’s painting Quo Vadis, a masterpiece by one of Czechia’s leading artists, using Sakai’s traditional craft Sakai Dantsu. This work marks a new chapter in the history of painting. 2 Alongside one of the world’s foremost Mucha collections, the exhibition unveils the full story of the enigmatic painting Quo Vadis. Exhibition Highlights Explore freely through five rooms designed like pavilions. A grand gathering of works related to the magnificent World Expo of 1900 Paris, held 125 years ago!

【Spring diving in Nishi-Izu and Ida】 Surrounded by the sea and smiles in 🌸 the cheerful weather|Hokule'a Shonan Hello! Invited by the soft sunlight of Spring, I went 😊 diving in Ida in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture This day is truly a diving day! It was warm enough to spend time in short sleeves on land, and the beautiful blue of the sea and sky called Ida Blues healed my heart. This time, we were divided into two teams, [Divemaster Training] and [Fun Diving], and enjoyed their time at sea. In the training team, candidates aiming to become professionals worked hard to improve their skills by practicing with serious expressions. On the other hand, the fun dive team took a leisurely walk in the water. We spent 🌊 a pleasant time surrounded by the calm sea unique to Spring On this day, guests came from various regions such as Poland, Tokyo, and Kanagawa. At Hokule'a Shonan, we provide polite support in small groups, so even first-time visitors can participate with confidence. "Let's embark on a journey into a world we have not yet seen through diving." What Hokule'a Shonan values is not just diving, but also the splendor of the sea, the comfort of coming into contact with nature, and we hope to help you discover a new self. Nishi-Izu Ida in Spring is a diving spot that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced divers. From now on, the Water temperature will rise, Gari the number of seasonal encounters will increase. 🌟 Recommended 🌟 for people like this ・ Those who want to enjoy Nature from Central Tokyo to Day trip ・ Those who want to start diving ・ Those who want to dive safely and comfortably with a small number of people ・Those who are considering obtaining PADI Sense Why don't you take a step into a new world with Spring diving? By all means, let's ✨ go find your own sea trip with Hokule'a Shonan

The cherry blossom trees of the former Arakawa River are in full bloom 🌸 This is Located in, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture It is a row of cherry blossom trees in the former Arakawa River. Famous for the rows of cherry blossom trees that cover the river. Many foreigners visited 😊

Cherry blossoms are also in full bloom in 🌸 Saitama City This is from Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture It is the Saitama Citizen's Forest. Car wind× rape blossoms× cherry blossoms welcome Spring Now is the best time to visit 😊

The cherry blossom front is approaching Azumino these days The blossoms are starting to open little by little Here are five cherry spots in Azumino you should definitely see when you visit 1. Cherry trees on Mt. Mitsushiro🌸 Cherry trees line the mountain trail all the way to the summit, and the site is also nicknamed the "Ascending Dragon." From the top you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps 2. Hyakuraku Cherry at the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum🌸 This red weeping Edohigan cherry is named from mountain photographer and insect researcher Yukio Tabuchi’s phrase "One mountain, a hundred joys." It blooms early in Azumino 3. Riversides near the Early Spring Song Monument🌸 The area around the Early Spring Song monument on the right bank of the Hotaka River offers a scenic panorama of wasabi fields, the Hotaka River, the Northern Alps, and cherry trees—an unforgettable hometown view in spring 4. Weeping cherry of Iwahara🌸 The great weeping cherry of Iwahara stands quietly beyond the Horikane Entrance parking area of the national Alps Azumino Park 5. Cherry trees at Jitensha Hiroba (Bicycle Plaza)🌸 The park along the Jukkasegi irrigation channel features cherry trees, moss phlox, the irrigation channel, and the Northern Alps in the background—a beautiful four-part harmony Why not hop on a bicycle and enjoy a cherry blossom tour of Azumino!

【Oboshi Park is still in full bloom】 The Dafa Sakura Festival ended yesterday, The cherry blossoms in the park are still in full bloom. Stalls are also being opened in some areas. There is no Light up. The weather is nice today, so it's great for cherry blossom viewing!