On September 1st, the Friend Building will have a power outage for statutory inspections, and Tomakomai Tourist Information Center will be temporarily closed. Closed: Sunday, September 1, 2024 — all day Please note that manhole cards will not be distributed and bicycle rental reservations or rentals will not be available on that day. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

【Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival】 　3 days from (Tuesday) ~ (Thursday), August 29, 2024 A festival to thank the safety of Natsuyama and announce the visit of autumn to Daisen It is a festivals of the Ujiko (shrine parishioners) of Daisen Roku Towns, and the Transition Festival (descent) is held on the 27th, the main festival on the 28th, and the return festival (ascent) on the 29th. On the descent and ascent, the god Ajuri will be blessed in Yamauchi In the town. Place: Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine and Social Affairs Bureau 【Inquiry】Oyama Afuri Shrine Corporate Affairs Bureau TEL 0463-95-2006

Thursday, August 15 — Fishing Tournament in Kuraoka District🎣🔥 Today, Thursday, August 15, a fishing tournament took place in the Kuraoka district👏 About 350 kg of yamame and rainbow trout were released into the river🐟 The event opened with a fishing class for children🥳 The kids picked things up incredibly fast, and the adults watching around them kept saying, “Wow, this isn’t just ‘they’re good’… their casting spots are perfect…” in amazement🤣🤣🤣 The fish the children caught were grilled and eaten right away, just enough for each family🤤💕Fresh fish they had caught themselves must have tasted extra delicious🥰 After that came the adult fishing tournament💪! Veterans who know all the best spots and techniques kept reeling fish in one after another😯👏Truly impressive… They put away the caught fish so quickly that it was hard to capture good photos😂 While the adults fished earnestly, there was also a grab-and-catch contest for children…🫳🐟 Kids grabbed the slippery fish non-stop until there were none left, and some families ended up taking home full plastic bags of fish😂 Older elementary and middle school kids seemed put off by the sliminess, so the smaller children fearlessly caught the most — which was amusing to watch🤭✨ By midday, even the adults had nets full of fish🤣 The day ended with a raffle for luxurious prizes like sweets, daily necessities, and sake👏 This summer event, a family-friendly fishing tournament at the end of Obon, must have given participants a wonderful summer memory😌🌻

【Hinata Yakushi Notice of Closing Time Change Due to Typhoon】2024 With the approach of the typhoon Gates close at 4 p.m. (Thursday) August 15 　 Closed all day on Friday 16th 　 17th(Saturday) Closed in some cases * For details, please check the Hinata Yakushi website at any time.

[Notice of suspension of Daisen cable car all day (Friday) August 16] 2024 Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, the service will be suspended all day on Friday, August 16. * For details, please check the Daisen Cable Car website at any time.

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Tourism Association. The forecast predicted rain today, but it mostly held off and only sprinkled a little. When the sun breaks through, the sunlight can be strong and temperatures rise. Please take a break in cool spots like around the fountains and enjoy your time.💡 #Shosenkyo #Mitake Shosenkyo #Ontake Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #sightseeing #travel #Yamanashi trip #Yamanashi tourism

【Hinata Yakushi Hojobo Obinzuru-sama (Pindola Bharadvaja) 　Request for repair donation] Please barack until the repair of the right hand defect of Obinzuru-sama, who was popular in the "Nade Buddha" that stroking the statue cures diseases. For donations, please contact the temple office in the Main Hall or the back of the storehouse. 　 * For details, please see the Hinata Yakushi Hojobo website.

Ume Plum Koan We are the only smoked plum manufacturer in Japan that continues to make smoked plums without changing the manufacturing method handed down to Nara Tsukigase about 700 years ago. Smoked plum is a processing of Ume plum fruit, which was introduced to Nara as a medicine by the Sui and Tang envoys about 1,300 years ago. It was introduced to Tsukigase as a mordant for safflower dyeing during the Nanboku Dynasty about 700 years ago. From the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, it was peak season as a mordant for red for cosmetics, and as many as 400 smoked plum manufacturers and it, but the demand for smoked plum plummeted due to the invention of chemical dyes. In the early Showa period, there were only a few manufacturers, and after the end of the war, Ume Plum Koan became the sole manufacturer. At Ume Plum Koan, we Cultivation Ume Plum, Rice, vegetables, and food processing in a vast land area of 30,000 square Rice meters and a rich Nature full of greenery. This area, the Ume Plum of Tsukigase, was originally planted for the purpose of smoked plum cultivation, but the beauty of the Ume in full bloom shining on the Valleys of the Satsukigawa river and the river surface Fascination people, and it became the first scenic spot in Japan. During the Ume Plum Festival period from February ~ the end of March, you can Fun Meals and cherry blossom viewing at Our stores at the pier seats with a superb view of the scent of Ume Plums. In the sixth year of Reiwa, we built a new Nara Beni Workshop. It is a Japan building that incorporates Japan craftsmanship everywhere. You can experience safflower dyeing using smoked plum in a workshop where you can feel the delicate and advanced technology and Japan beauty. We hope that this experience will be an opportunity for you to rediscover the wonders of Japan culture. When you look at the colors of the Nature that change every day and the sea of clouds in the early morning that spreads across the Tsukigase Valleys, you feel as if you are in the Ume Plum Minamoto Township. Early Spring light, quiet fresh greenery, fruitful autumn and winter aroma. At that time, I work seasonally, and live in the harsh but warm Nature of Tsukigase.

【Isehara Flower Information】2024.8.14 *Sunflower fields 🌻 in Kushibashi along the Odakyu Line* The sunflowers in the Kushibashi area, which are visited by many tourists every day when you can take a collaboration photo with Romance Car, are past their peak with 💦 their heads drooping I'm also looking forward to red spider liliies in the Hyuga area next month! !! * From past images of red spider lililies in the Hyuga area

Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Gorge Tourism Association. Today was a clear, pleasant day. It’s a season to fully enjoy the blue sky, green trees, and the beauty of nature. Take care to avoid heatstroke and sunburn by drinking water regularly and applying sunscreen so you can have a great time! #Shosenkyo Gorge #Mitake Shosenkyo #Mitake Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #tourism #travel #Yamanashi trip #Yamanashi sightseeing

August 11 (Sun) Tenohira Gion Market ⛩️👜✨ Today, August 11 (Sun) from 9:00 to 15:00, the Tenohira Gion Market was held at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area.🙌 Products from Kyoto, Nara, and shops and craftsmen from Gokasecho and nearby gathered at Gion Shrine.😯👏 Everything was very charming, and each item showed clear dedication and passion.😌✨ A visitor said just looking at them was restorative and soothing, and that was exactly right.🥹 Some items were priced beyond what many could usually spend 😂, but after hearing the creators’ stories, it made sense… each product overflowed with care and love.👏 In the food area, the cool older gentlemen from Kuraoka were grilling yakitori and corn on the cob, which were popular, and while I was filming they kindly shared some with me. 🤤🍗 Thank you for the treat.🥰 There were also fish sushi, takoyaki, karaage, fries, udon, and other kid-pleasing menu items, and the lunch hour was bustling.🥳 Since it was just before Obon, locals and returning visitors called out “Long time no see!” here and there, creating a warm, smiling atmosphere.😆💕 I splurged a bit, so from tomorrow I’ll live frugally while enjoying the things I bought today.🤣🤣🤣

【Friday, August 9 — Yoichi Okumura’s Toybox-Like Solo Exhibition 🧸🪁⭐】 You may have noticed his soft, rounded sculptures around town — at Furutono Shrine, the winery, Chuo Nursery School, and other spots — catching your eye with their gentle presence. The artist behind those works, Yoichi Okumura, is holding a solo exhibition in the assembly hall at Furutono Shrine while continuing his studio practice through the summer.✨ Although he usually lives in Miyazaki City, he stays in Gokasecho for about 40 days each summer, and this year marks his 28th season here.😯💡 Each visit he places works somewhere around Furutono Shrine, so roughly 28 pieces are now hidden around the grounds.😆 Finding them all is said to be quite a challenge…😏 The owl in the third photo is still unfinished, but it will join the collection at Furutono Shrine this year. A treasure-hunt-style stroll around the shrine sounds like fun.😊 His sculptures brim with playfulness: sometimes they carry a single color accent, other times they wear bold hues, and sometimes the stone’s natural color becomes part of the piece’s charm. Using a 6 mm chisel, he essentially paints on the stone with tiny dots — the detail is astonishingly delicate. He also paints, producing gentle, picture-book-style illustrations — truly lovely work.😌 (He has actually published a picture book.) Okumura said that whenever he makes work in Gokasecho he can’t help adding stars to them. The Gokase night sky finds its way into his pieces.⭐👏 We were able to observe him working; the scene felt like he was breathing life into the stone, conversing with each piece as he shaped it. The unworked stones placed near him seemed eager to be made into something, as if quietly asking to be transformed.😊✨ He will remain in Gokase through the end of August, so please consider visiting while you can.🙌 He will also hold a solo exhibition at gallery roof for in Miyazaki City from October 16 to 20. If you have the chance, do go see it.😌

【Notice of closure of Mountain trail (Tsuzurazaka) in the Hyuga area】 Tsuzurazaka in the Hyuga area (around the former Fureai no Mori Hyuga Campground) Due to construction 2024 (Reiwa 6) the road will be closed from (Monday) August 19 to mid-December. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Hello! It is Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture is a city with a population of about 50,000 located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the Kyushu region. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will Broadcasting the recommendations and Sightseeing spot Information of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City, so Best regards! ◆◆◆Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is the city of No.1 in Japan In Izumi City, from mid-October to December every year, more than 10,000 cranes and crowned cranes migrate from Siberia and overwinter until around March. Boasting the largest number and variety of cranes in No.1 in Japan, it was designated as a national special natural monument in 1952 as "Cranes and their migration sites in Kagoshima Prefecture", and in 2021 it was certified as a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention Convention as a "wintering place for Izumi cranes". The graceful appearance of soaring in the sky and taking off all at once in the early morning have become a Winter tradition of this city. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some Sightseeing spots in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi Selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and certified as a Japan Heritage Site, the Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi are a historic area where the samurai culture of the Edo period remains strong. In addition to the "Izumi foothills History Museum" where you can learn about the history of the Samurai residences group, and the "Takezoe residence" and "Saisho residence" Samurai residences where Open to the public you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle and architectural style of the residents, the cityscape that retains the face of the time such as the stone walls and the samurai gate about 400 years ago are also attractive. ◇Izumi City Crane Observation Center It is located There is a in front of the crane roost, and you can see more than 10,000 cranes up close from the observation deck on the second floor and rooftop. It is open every year from November 1 to the second Sunday of March, which coincides with the wintering season of the cranes, and the sight of the cranes soaring gracefully in the sky and the sight of all the cranes taking off all at once in the early morning is a spectacular view that can only be seen here in the world. ◇Izumi City Tsuru Museums Crane Park Izumi If you want to learn about cranes, go to Crane Park Izumi! It is the only crane museum in Japan where you can learn not only about cranes wintering in Izumi City, but also about cranes from around the world. At the flower park on the premises, you can enjoy seasonal flowers, as well as playground equipment and tree houses for children to play. ◇Hakozaki Yawata Shrine Hakozaki Yawata Shrine enshrines a large bell that is 4 meters high and weighs 5 tons. The bell depicts a parent and child of a crane, and it is called "Great Bell of Wish Fulfillment if it is done, it will be grown." ◇Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Garden It is a Highlands with rape flowers blooming all over the place in Spring and 250,000 cosmos trees in autumn. During the Cosmos season, they also sell Specialty products and gelato. ◇Shinonome no Sato A large garden of about 40,000 tsubo that has been Maintenance by making the most of the undulations of the mountain as it is in its nature. You can enjoy Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Spring, hydrangeas all over the mountains in June, and colorful Autumn leaves in autumn. In addition, there is a rest area in the park where you can eat Juwari Soba noodles, which the owner is particular about, and a facility where you can enjoy pottery and paintings. ◇ Specialty Hall Izumi The vegetables and fruits lined up in the Inside the facility are all "Izumi products". Among them, we sell a wide variety of citrus fruits, mainly mandarin oranges, which are specialty products, in both types and quantities. ◇Izumi City Izumi Station Tourist Specialty Products Museum "Hiraisato" It is a facility set up in Izumi Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen as an Information Broadcasting base for Izumi City. The Inside the Facility is equipped with a tourist Information Center, a Specialty products sales office, a Meals office, and a rest area. ◆◆◆ Specialty products of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Tea Izumi City is also famous as a tea producing area. Tea grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil is characterized by a high aroma and deep taste. ◇ Izumi mandarin oranges Grown in the sea breeze, it boasts a sweet and juicy taste. Fresh Mandarin oranges can be purchased at Local markets and Direct sales. ◇ Seaweed from Izumi It is a seaweed seaweed created by an old-fashioned manufacturing method that does not use acid treatment, and encapsulates the blessings of Nature one by one. The soft sweetness that loosens and melts in the mouth, the elegant aroma that passes through the nose, and the wild taste are attractive. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some festivals and events in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Summer Festival Izumi Kakusho Festival It is a festival that is Held in for two days in late July every year. On the first day, a parade and general dance will be held at the Honmachi Shopping Street in Izumi City, and on the second day, stage Events, Stalls of street stalls, and a fireworks festival will be held. About 5,000 Gari fireworks are launched. ◇Izumi City Industrial Festival It is Held in on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-November every year, and is the largest festival in the Izumi City, which is Held in while incorporating many industries such Izumi as "hometown Izumi Specialty Market", "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival", "Food and Beverage Festival", etc. In addition to Izumi City's Specialty products, you can also buy Specialty products from friendship cities and sister cities, and there are stage Events, so it is crowded with many people from inside and outside the city. ◇ Medium City It is a festival held in every year on the day of the Spring Equinox in March and the day after that in front of the Takaono Station intersection. It is a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, and many stalls are lined up. Also known as "Soba (buckwheat noodles) City", it is also counted as one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is a sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will broadcasting recommended Tourist Information of Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture that will be engraved on one page of everyone's memories, so please follow us!

Hello viewers of Cool Japan Video! This is the Bungoono City Tourism Association. From now on, we will be introducing the many charms of Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture on Cool Japan Video, so please stay tuned! ◆◆◆ What is Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Bungoono City in Oita Prefecture lies in the southern part of Oita Prefecture and offers abundant scenic nature and historic sites. Bungoono City was formed in 2005 by merging five towns and two villages (Mie Town, Kiyokawamura, Ogata Town, Asaji Town, Oonocho, Chitose Village, and Inukai Town), and it now has a population of about 32,000. Bungoono City is the only place in Kyushu designated both a Japan Geopark and a UNESCO Eco Park, with vast natural landscapes to enjoy through all four seasons. In recent years the city has also developed excellent sauna facilities, making it an ideal place to relax. ◆◆◆ Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Oita Airport – Access to Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture You can reach Bungoono City from Oita Airport by car or public transport. By car: It takes about one and a half hours by car from Oita Airport to Bungoono City using toll roads. You will pass beautiful mountains and rural scenery along the way. By train: From Oita Airport, take the airport bus to Oita Station in about one hour, then transfer to the JR Hohi Main Line and ride about one hour to Mie Town Station, the central station of Bungoono City. ◆◆◆ Bungoono City — The Sauna Town Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture has recently gained attention as a “sauna town.” The area has a long history of stone bath culture and a tradition of enjoying steam baths, so the city has declared itself a “sauna town,” using its great outdoors to develop outdoor saunas as a tourist resource. Bungoono City’s saunas provide a relaxing natural setting where visitors can enjoy restorative moments. Local-themed sauna events are held regularly, making the city an attractive destination for sauna enthusiasts. ◆◆◆ Popular sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls, called the “Niagara of the East,” is a magnificent waterfall and a signature sight of Bungoono City. This waterfall is about 120 meters wide and 20 meters high, and its seasonal scenery draws many visitors. In particular, the fresh green season offers a spectacular view where the falls and surrounding nature blend beautifully. ◇ Inazumi Underwater Cave Inazumi Underwater Cave is a rare underwater limestone cave. A cave formed in the Paleozoic era about 300 million years ago sank underwater during the massive Aso volcanic eruption 300,000 years ago, becoming an underwater cave. Inside the cave, over 1,000 meters long, you can find stunning stalactites and flowing underground water that create a mystical landscape. Visitors can explore the cave on guided tours and enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in Japan’s top underwater cave. ◇ Chinda Falls Chinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 meters, surrounded by rich natural scenery. It is one of the geosites of the Bungoono Geopark and is designated as a nationally registered monument. You can also see the remains of a power plant built in the Meiji era. ◇ Yusaku Park Yusaku Park is a vast park famous for its autumn foliage. In autumn, more than 500 maple and Japanese maple trees planted around the shinji pond turn red and yellow, attracting many visitors. On weekends and holidays during the foliage season, the autumn leaves are illuminated for a magical atmosphere. ◆◆◆ Roadside Stations and Satonomes in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture There are five roadside stations in Bungoono City. A tour of these roadside stations is a great way to explore the area. ◇ Roadside Station Mie From here you can enjoy the renowned Enaido no Kei scenic view in Mie Town. The product center offers fresh local vegetables and specialty products. ◇ Roadside Station Kiyokawa You’ll find affordable fresh vegetables and heartfelt handmade processed goods from producers. This is also the hometown of the intangible folk cultural property Mitake Kagura. ◇ Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki This roadside station adjoins Harajiri Falls, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. It’s conveniently located for visitors touring Bungoono City. ◇ Roadside Station Asaji Nanohana Oborozuki Kan is a very distinctive log-built structure. Restaurant Fukujuso serves exquisite dishes featuring the local specialty Bungo-Asaji beef. ◇ Roadside Station Ono Set within the great nature of Bungoono City, this roadside station offers plenty of fresh vegetables and local specialties to enjoy. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ◇ Tulip Festa Held every spring, this festival features 300,000 vibrant tulips in 100 varieties blooming around Harajiri Falls. ◇ Kodai Torch Fire Festival The Kodai torch fire festival is a traditional event held each August during the Obon season and is a local summer highlight. The vast Ogata Plain fills with the glow of many torches. ◇ Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival This historic and traditional fireworks festival takes place in Inukai, the birthplace of Bungo fireworks. ◇ Mitake-style Kagura Festival In Bungoono City, where many performing arts have been handed down, local Mitake Kagura and kagura from other regions perform together. Mitake Kagura is said to have begun around the same time as the founding of Mitake Shrine and stands as one of Oita Prefecture’s representative kagura. In 2007 it became the first kagura in Oita Prefecture to be designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and has received high praise outside the prefecture as well. ◇ Megurukura — Bungoono Brewery Tour This event is a joint brewery opening of the city’s four breweries, where you can drink delicious sake and shochu and enjoy the scenery of Bungoono for a luxurious day. Bungoono City has two sake breweries and two shochu distilleries. Rich water from the surrounding mountains nurtures the rice and barley, and these high-quality ingredients allow the four breweries to produce outstanding drinks. ◆◆◆ Tourist information for Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Bungoono City is a charming destination with beautiful natural scenery and a rich history. Enjoy the city’s attractions throughout the changing seasons and savor all that Bungoono City has to offer. We will continue sharing recommended information about Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, so please follow us!

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Asama Hot Spring Tourism Association. Asama Hot Spring is a Hot Spring located in the northeastern part of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is said to be the inner courtyard of Matsumoto City, and it is a hot spring resort that has been loved by many people since ancient times. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will Broadcasting Recommendations for Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you! === What is Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Asama Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Hot spring resort is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Hot Spring effective for also has the effect of promoting metabolism and difficulty cooling off in hot water after bathing, and neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, Relief from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, etc. Asama Hot spring resort There are about 30 inns, 2 One day trip only bathing facility, and 3 communal baths, centered on the Hot Spring Kaikan. === Access to Asama Hot Spring === The Access from Tokyo to Asama Hot Spring There are both Car and Train. Both are convenient and can be chosen according to your travel plans. In addition, it is located easily accessible, 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano or Matsumoto. Access by Car: When visiting Asama Hot Spring from Tokyo by Car, it takes about 3 hours via the Chuo Expressway Access by train: Take the Limited Express Azusa of the JR Chuo Main Line from Tokyo Station and Get off at Matsumoto Station. The journey takes about two and a half hours. From Matsumoto Station, it takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi to reach Asama Hot Spring. There are many limited express cars, so you can enjoy a comfortable trip. === History of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort that is said to have been opened about 1,000 years ago. It has been popular with many people as a hot-spring cure since ancient times, and in the Edo period, it was Use Matsumoto Clan Lord and flourished as an important Hot Spring area in the region. ==Popular Sightseeing spots of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring=== = Yusaka Street Yusaka Street is a quaint street that runs through the center of Asama Hot Spring. It is a street that has been around since the Edo period, and is lined with buildings that retain the faces of the good old days, making it perfect for walking. Souvenir shops, cafes, and Onsen Ryokan are scattered along the street, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a hot spring resort. = Misya Shrine The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1895, and the Main Shrine is Shinmei-zukuri. Gods such as "safety and peace", "family fortune and longevity", "elimination of disasters and diseases", and "Prosperity in business" are enshrined, and it It is also one of the Power Spot of Asama Hot Spring. = Jinguji Temple It is said to have been founded as a Bettouji Temple of Misya Shrine north of Jinguji Temple. Unfolds a beautiful garden in the precincts, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ===Asama Hot Spring Events and Festivals=== = Tour de Utsukushigahara Tour de Utsukushigahara is a rotation Car competition Events that is Held in every year in early summer. Starting in front of the Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium on the south side of Asama Hot Spring, passing through Asama Hot spring resort to Utsukushigahara, it is a grueling race with a total length of 21 Kilometers and an elevation difference of 1,270 Meters, in which many cyclists participate. The race while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Utsukushigahara Highlands is popular not only with participants but also with spectators. = Torch Festival The Torch Festival is a traditional festival held every October at Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City. Thereare is worth seeing as they parade through the town carrying huge torches more than 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. Torches are Dedication to Misya Shrine to protect the safety of residents' lives and a bountiful harvest of five grains. === Tourist Information of Asama Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a charming Hot Spring area surrounded by history and Nature. Access from Matsumoto City is also good, making it an ideal base point for your trip to Nagano. Please visit Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring and experience its rich history, culture, and beautiful nature.

49th Period Go Game 7 Game 2 "Meijin Battle" will be held in in Takaharu! 【Game Venue】 Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Paradise Hot Spring Takumi's inn" September 4 (Wed) and 5 (Thu) * The general public is not allowed to enter the game venue. If you would like to see it, please come to the "Coaching Go" or "Commentary Session" below! [Eve Festival] Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Yunomoto Hot Spring" September 3 (Tue) 18:00~ 【Coaching Go】 Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Ojihara Hot Spring Health Village" September 4 (Wed) 10:00~ Game fee: 3,000 yen *Admission is free [Commentary session] Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village "Ojihara Hot Spring Health Village" September 5 (Thu) 10:00~ Participation fee: 2,000 yen Capacity up to 80 people. Organizers: Asahi Shimbun, Japan Ki-in, Kansai Ki-in Cooperation: The 49th Go Meijin Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village Executive Committee (Takaharu Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL：0984-42-1158 FAX：0984-42-0207

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Event Information This week, Gokasecho is packed with events✨ Some events are being held for the first time, so come and visit Gokasecho for a great time😆

Friday, August 2 — The grapes of Gokase Wine🍇✨ Today, while I was out, I visited a local vineyard in town and had a look at the grapes🍇📸! The variety in the photos is Niagara🍷 Large clusters of plump berries hung everywhere, and they looked so beautiful🥹👏 In the fifth photo, the sunlight shines through the grapes so they look translucent😲—they have a jewel-like beauty👏 Though these berries aren’t fully ripe yet, their fresh green color feels cool, and the vineyard somehow looked stylish to me😳✨ They’ll grow riper and the fragrance will start to float through the air…😌💕 I was told that the earliest varieties will begin to be harvested starting this month… I’m already looking forward to the grapes and the wine🤤🍇✨

December 20, 2024 Gokase Highland Ski Resort OPEN🎉 On Thursday, August 1, at Gokasecho Town Hall, a press announcement confirmed that Gokase Highland Ski Resort is scheduled to open this season👏✨ The access road to the ski resort collapsed in the 2022 typhoon and became impassable, forcing Gokase Highland Ski Resort to close for two seasons. At last this season! “The winter of revival begins.” 🥳🎉 Under the banner “Reopen – Reunite –” we look forward to reuniting with many people from inside and outside the town, from other prefectures, and from abroad 🥰 Let’s enjoy this winter at the ski resort ⛷️🏂✨ OPEN dates: December 20, 2024 – early March Hours: 8:00–16:30

【Best time to visit 🌻 the sunflower field in Kushibashi along the Odakyu Line】2024.8.5 Vincent orange seeds grow up to about 2 m tall and bloom vigorously under the blue sky. It can also be seen from the inside of the Odakyu Line between Isehara Station and Tsurumaki Hot Spring Station. With the sunflower field spreading out in front of you with Daisen in the background By all means, Odakyu Line Train Collaboration Please take a picture from the deck! Beat the heat! Why don't you go see the summer genki sign? * Please be sure to take measures against heat stroke and be careful of vehicles passing on narrow farm roads. 〈Access〉 * Bus (Please check in advance as the number of buses is small) ） From Tsurumaki Hot Spring Station, take the "Isehara Garage" [Vol. 11] for about 3 minutes, Get off at "Kushibashishita", and walk for about 7 minutes (550m) from the curve opposite Myozoji Temple *25 minutes walk from Tsurumaki Hot Spring Station *car ・About 20 minutes from Shin-Tomei Atsugi Minami IC (8.7km) ・About 10 minutes from Shin-Tomei Isehara Daisen IC (4km)

【Isehara City Tourist Association Bus Tour Participant Recruitment】 Visiting the site tour of the Ibaraki area such as "Japan Heritage Ushiku Chateau", Ushiku Great Buddha, Kirin Brewery Toride Factory, etc. Enjoy a special experience only at Winery and Factory. We look forward to your participation! ◆Date & Time◆ 2024 (Reiwa 6) September 4 (Wed) [Meeting 6:50, Dismissal 18:00 (planned)] ◆Meeting place◆ In front of Isehara Station North Exit Municipal Parking Lot ◆Participation fee◆ General 12,000 yen, Association members 11,000 yen (including lunch and insurance) ◆Number of applicants◆ First 40 people (Minimum number of participants: 30) ◆Application/Inquiries◆ Isehara City Tourist Association Phone reception 0463-73-7373 Application deadline August 30 (Fri) (Weekdays 8:30~17:00) * For details, please see the Isehara City Tourist Association website.

Romantopia Tsukigase 〜Experience the seasons at Romantopia〜 Ume Plum Festival in Spring, Ume Plum Fruit Picking and Tea Picking Experience in Summer. Throughout the year, you can experience various experiences such as Pounding rice cakes and Tea making. ◇ RV Park 　Let's enjoy Romantopia Tsukigase in a campervan. 　In the wild mountains, which show various faces depending on the season, you can have an extraordinary experience. ◇ Tent night 　Why don't you stay in a tent and relax at Romantopia Tsukigase? 　In the wild mountains, which show various faces depending on the season, you can have an extraordinary experience. ◇ Experiential learning 　Let's enjoy "I've never done it" at Romantopia Tsukigase. ◎ Pounding rice cakes experience 　You can enjoy freshly made rice cakes with a pestle and mortar. After the experience, you can eat on the spot and take the rest home.　 　18,000 yen / 1 mortar * Experience fee, tool fee, material fee (2 ma) Reception for 4 or more people　 ◎ Konjac making experience 　You can enjoy freshly made handmade konjac. After the experience, you can eat on the spot and take the rest home.　 　2,000 yen / 1 person * Experience fee, material cost included (1 kg of konjac potatoes for 10 pieces) 　* Additional consultations are accepted for 4 or more people. ◎ Tea picking and factory visiting the sites 　When the tea fields begin to sprout with the green of young leaves, it is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat season. Take home a pack of roasts.　 　1,500 yen / 1 person ※ Experience, Visiting the site, souvenir fee [Experience Period] Mid-May ~ October (Contents vary depending on the Period) ◎ Hand fir tea making / black tea making 　Hand fir tea making / black tea making on a hot plate. Tea made can be taken home. 　2,500 yen / 1 person ※ Experience, Visiting the site, souvenir fee [Experience Period] Mid-May ~ October (Contents vary depending on the Period) ◎ Miso making experience 　Experience the entire process of making miso. Take the miso you made home. 　8,000 yen / 1 person ※ Experience fee, material cost, take-out container fee [Experience period] January 10th ~ mid-February ◎ Matcha experience 　Coming soon 　*Consultation required ◆Romantopia Tsukigase◆ 707-10 Tsukigase Nagahiki, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Available only on opening days (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays) 9:00 ~ 17:00 0743-92-0810

【Internship Activity Diary】 Nice to meet you, my name is Uehara and I have been participating in the internship since August 1st! Every day, I was guided around Isehara City, and I just began to feel the charm of Isehara City strongly. Yesterday, I visited the Koma approach that leads to Oyama Afuri Shrine. While I was exhausted by the stairs along the way, I was able to feel the refreshing and pleasant coolness of summer by the waterfall and the shade of the trees, and 🍃 the Kanekoya Mr./Ms., which was the only shop that makes "Daisen tops", has a variety of colorful "Daisen tops" of various sizes, and I and a charm that made me stop in my tracks. Scenes would like ✨ to see how they are making it someday Today, I visited Isehara City from east to west. At the Kashiwa Tree Farm, I looked into the cattle barn, and the cows that were melting in the heat were smiling, visit 🐄 the Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, and it was a wonderful space with wooden Torii (shrine gate) and a large exorcism and such as thatch! Finally, we also went to see the sunflower fields that can be seen along the Odakyu Line. It's August and it's getting hotter, but it's a moment when you feel the goodness of summer Mr./Ms. why 🌻 don't you take a drive and feel the summer in Isehara City How do you like it?? While being careful of the heat, I will also participate in helping with the Setagaya Hometown Ward Residents' Festival tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support!

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Guesthouse & Bar ELCAMPO This is a private tent site limited to one group per day. We offer a wide range of rental gear. You can also enjoy drinks at the adjoining bar. (The bar is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.) Fees ・2,500 yen per night site fee ・Admission: Adults (13 and over) 500 yen ・Children (ages 3–12) 300 yen ※During Golden Week and the Obon period, the site fee is 3,000 yen per night. Facilities: power supply, sink, shower room, separate toilets for men and women, Wi-Fi available Check-in: 15:00–20:00 Check-out: by 11:00 ※Not available in winter (November–March). ※Pets are not allowed. Contact ・Phone: 080-9799-0094 (phone hours 9:00–21:00)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Kijiya de CAMP A campsite where you can also enjoy hot springs, “Kijiya de Camp” Solo camping and small-group use are available. There are sites A through D. Check-in time: 12:00–17:00 on the day of arrival (If your check-in will be after 17:00, please be sure to contact us) Check-out time: by 11:00 the following day Reservations and inquiries 9223 Mikasho, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 0982-82-1115 Fax: 0982-82-1145

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping] Gokase no Sato Camp Village Gokase no Sato Camp Village sits in a luxurious spot with panoramic views of the Aso caldera and surrounding mountains. The site offers Wi‑Fi‑equipped bungalows where you can stay with pets, and tent sites for enjoying camping. You can also use the facilities in the management building. With few streetlights, clear nights reveal a sky full of stars. Hours: 9:00–18:00 Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday Contact 141-1 Mikasyo, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 090-4475-5005

【2024 Season Shonan Bellmare Isehara Hometown Day】 　Held in day: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (Reiwa 6) 3 p.m. ~ At the Isehara booth until the start of the match Stalls at the following stores! ・ Daisen Specialties Suzuki pepper pepper ・fresh Fresh vegetables from Katano facilities horticulture ・ Popular crepe of Poco Poco 　 Please come and visit us with your family and friends! If you live in Isehara City "Hometown Day Ticket" Special Price Back A reserved seat 500 yen (regular day price 2,500 yen) You can buy it at! Kick-off: 7pm 　Match Venue: Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka 　Opponent: Avispa Fukuoka How to purchase tickets: Shonan Bellmare official ticket purchase page It can be purchased from the "Berchike" website. * For details, please see the Shonan Bellmare Official website.

[Daisen Oyama Illustrated Lantern Festival 　Find the monster tofu boy! Stamp Rally] Publication in the Michelin Green Guide Japon A light competition that produced a premium night view from Daisen and a light corridor of about 3 km of various paper lanterns! !! Date: August 10, 2024 (Sat) ~ August 14, 2024 (Wed) Sunset ~ 20:30 【Place】Daisen Shindo, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture~ 　　　　Near Daisen Station Bus Stop~Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine 　　　　Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit Kananaka Bus Stop No. 4 　　　　To "Daisen Cable" Refer to the map on the back of the flyer and collect the Tofu Boy Stamp hidden in the Illustrated Lantern! Premiums are given according to the number of Stamps. *Red Stamp×4 Juice (exchanged only in the Assembly Hall) * Red-blue Stamp×8 "Mini Coma" or "Cable Car Paper Craft" *Premiums exchange location (16:00~20:00) 　Shimizuya, Daisen Tourist Information Center, Daisen Cable Station, Assembly Hall * Only one mount can be used one person and each Premiums can be replaced up to one time. From August 10 (Sat) to 18 (Sun) (night view operating time: sunset ~ 20:30), go to a fantastic world with the Daisen cable car Light up along the line! 【Inquiry】 Illustrated Lantern Committee 090-2322-6599

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Auberge corasita Limited to two groups per day, CORASITA is a stayable restaurant run by a tomato farmer CORASITA comes from the Gokasecho dialect phrase “Yo~ korashita ne~,” meaning “welcome, you have arrived,” and it greets guests warmly. Enjoy traditional Italian home cooking taught by an Italian mamma, prepared by the owner who holds a qualification as an Italian cuisine researcher—dishes you can only taste at CORASITA. Check-in: 16:00–18:00 Check-out: by 10:00 Rates: 1 night with two meals included ※Adults (junior high school students and older) 1 person / 1 building: JPY 35,400 (tax excluded) and up 2–8 people / 1 building: JPY 23,000 (tax excluded) per person and up Contact 2847-1 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2017