Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today. Ume Plum is in Best time to visit. 🌸

EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! How do you do! It is a Sakaki Town Tourist Association. Nagano Prefecture Hanishina District Sakaki Town is located Oyster Northern part Nagano Prefecture and is a Rich in nature area that stretches along the Chikuma River. With a population of about 14,000 people (as of 2024), it is There is a between Nagano City and Ueda City, and is known as an easy town to live in due to its convenient transportation. We will Broadcasting Tourist Information full of charm of Sakaki Town in Hanishina District, Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! ■What is Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture? Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture, where history and tradition are alive, is dotted with sightseeing spots such as the famous castle "Katsurao Castle Ruins" of the Sengoku period and the "Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park" where beautiful roses bloom, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. In addition, Gourmet unique to Sakaki Town such as the famous "Nezumi daikon radish" and "Oshibori udon" are also attractive. In addition, there is also the "Iron Exhibition Hall", which is also known as the "town of swordsmiths" and is the only permanent exhibition hall of Japan swords in the prefecture. ■Access to Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture Access to Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is good, and you can get there smoothly from Tokyo Central Tokyo. Use the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Ueda Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or transfer to the Shinano Railway and arrive at Sakaki Station in about 15 minutes. Use by Car will take the Kan-Etsu Expressway and Joshinetsu Expressway from Tokyo in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. ■Historical background of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is known as the site of Katsurao Castle, where Takeda Shingen and Yoshikiyo Murakami fought fierce battles during the Sengoku period. In addition, in the Edo period, it developed as an important place for transportation, and agriculture utilizing the Chikuma River basin was also actively carried out. Even now, it is popular with many history buffs as a town with many historical sites where you can feel the history. ■Popular Sightseeing spots in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park is a beautiful park with 2,300 roses of about 330 species. Located along the Chikuma River, you can enjoy colorful roses from Spring to autumn. Best time to visit around May ~ June, and many tourists visit. Promenade surrounded by roses is maintained in the park, and you can enjoy the Aroma while taking a leisurely stroll. Held in the Rose Festival from late May to early June every year, where rose saplings are sold and Local Specialty products are Stalls. ・Katsurao Castle Ruins Katsurao Castle Ruins, which was the residence of Yoshikiyo Murakami during the Warring States period, is located on a mountain 800m Elevation and has a superb view overlooking Ueda City and Chikuma River Spot. There are traces of stone walls and Earthen mound on the Ruins of the Castle, and you can feel the history. Mountain trails are maintained, and you can experience history while enjoying Hiking. ・Bingushiyu-san It is a One Day Hot Spring with various indoor baths, various open-air baths, exercise baths, large halls, etc. Spring quality is widely applied to neuralgia, muscle pain, Relief from fatigue, etc. From the open-air bath overlooking Sakaki Town, there is a superb panorama! There is also a Shokudo and a shop, and it is popular as a hot spring facility where you can spend a relaxing time. ・Sakashiro Shrine In the 1350 years since its founding, Izumo Taisha has held a festival to the god of the great country lord, and has received many prayers as the god of Marriage. As one of the largest Izumo Taisha shrines in eastern Japan, the shrine Precincts boast a majestic sanctuary and are popular with prayer visitors as a power spot. ・Manzenji Temple Manzenji Temple is a historic temple located in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is also known as the ruins of the ancestral residence of the Village Kami clan known for the warring states Warlord Yoshikiyo Murakami, making it an interesting Spot for history buffs. ・Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is known as the "Town of Sword Makers", and the "Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall" is a facility where the works of the human national treasure Miyairi Ikihei swordsmith born in Sakaki Town and the works of Miyairi Ichimon who inherited the tradition are exhibited. There are plenty of Japanese swords and armor on display, and you can see the art of Swordsmithing up close. Elaborate special exhibitions are held throughout the year, and gallery talks and Japan sword care experiences are also held. ■ Gourmet specialty products of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Nezumi daikon radish The Specialty products of the Sakaki Town, "nezumi daikon radish", has a shape of a lower bulge and a thin, long root like a mouse Traditional Japanese straw raincoat tail, and its taste is characterized by a faint sweetness after spiciness. "oshibori udon", which is made with grated radish Squeezed Juice, is popular as a Local cuisine of Local. ・Oshibori udon noodles Oshibori udon is a local cuisine in which Udon noodles are eaten by dissolving miso paste in the Squeezed Juice of Nezumi Daikon Radish to make a Dipping Sauce. It is characterized by its spiciness and sweetness that you can feel faintly afterwards, and it is a delicious taste that you will become addicted to once you eat it. ■Traditional crafts of Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Shinshu Kumiko Woodcraft Certified as a traditional craft in Nagano Prefecture in 2019, "Shinshu Kumiko Woodcraft" is a traditional craft that combines wood to create delicate patterns. In Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture, this technique is still passed down to this day, and exquisitely crafted works are made. ■Events and Festivals in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture ・Sakaki Hina Dolls The Sakaki Hina Dolls, which is Held in in February and March every year, is a Events where traditional Hina Dolls are exhibited. Hina dolls from the Edo period to the present day gather in one place. The venue is the Iron Exhibition Hall and the Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum. ・Rose Festival Held in every year from late May to early June at Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park, the Rose Festival sells rose seedlings and specialty products, Stalls at restaurants, and events.  ■Enjoy Enjoy sightseeing in Sakaki Town, Nagano Prefecture! Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture is a fascinating town full of history, nature, and traditional culture. Access is also good, and you can fully enjoy sightseeing, gourmet food, and events. Please come to Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture and experience the charm of Sakaki Town in Nagano Prefecture!

【The 5th Sakuho Town Flower Arrangement Exhibition】 A flower arrangement exhibition will be held in 🌷🌷 at the Oku Village Togyu Memorial Museum from tomorrow 22nd (Sat) ~ 24th (Mon) The participating schools are Hiroyama-ryu, Kodo-ryu, Koryu Matsufujikai, Sogetsu-ryu, and Ikebo! Enjoy 🌺🎶 the collaboration between the Taisho romantic building and fresh flowers ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂ Held in place: Oku Village Togyu Memorial Museum of Art Address: Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture 1429-1 Hozumi Held in period: Saturday, February 22, 2025 ~ Monday, February 24, 2025 Held in Time: 9:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Museum admission fee: 500 yen (400 yen) for adults, 300 yen (250 yen) for elementary and junior high school students * Fee for groups of 20 or more people in parentheses * It will be a common admission fee with the flower arrangement exhibition venue. Access: Hokuriku Shinkansen Sakudaira transfer, 1 minute walk from Yachiho Station on the JR Koumi Line 5 minutes by Car from Yachiho Highlands on the Chubu Transverse Road, 60 minutes by Car from Sudama IC on the Chuo Expressway ꧁————————————————————————————————꧂

Akindo ♪ Today (21st) and tomorrow (22nd) In Roadside Station Iwanai, after Hina Festival Beniko plush toy Normally 2,100 yen 1,800 yen! Beniko pudding (Fujita Confectionery) Normally 200 yen, but 180 yen! The other day, at HBC, Taku︎ ⭐Akibura Research It is a ♪ pudding 🍮 that was also eaten by Ichiyama Honseki We look forward to seeing you😊

Photographed 2/18/25. HK Tea's cocoa and egg waffle double chocolate. On a cold day, it's cocoa. ☕️ It was a pleasure to talk to you. Thank you very much. 😊

Photographed on February 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

【Tour de Yatsugatake 2025 Volunteer Staff Recruitment】 The "Tour de Yatsugatake" is a historic cycle Events Held in every 6 years and yellowtail in Nagano Prefecture's Sakuho Town! 🚴‍♀️✨ This reopening requires the help of volunteer staff. If you like rotating cars, Nature, or Yatsugatake, let's 🎶 get excited together We look forward to seeing you in Sakuho Town! 😸💫💫 ◆ Activity location Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture Volunteer staff will be assigned to each position. The secretariat will contact you in advance. Example) Car parking lot staff = Gathering at each Car parking lot Chip collection staff = each goal point, etc. ◆ Necessary expenses free Lunch and participation souvenirs will be provided. * Please bear the transportation cost to the site. ◆ Activity days Sunday, April 13, 2025 ◆ Highlights Resumption of yellowtail in 6 years Events Impression cycle race You can feel the Nature of Yatsugatake ◆Subjects Adults, University Students, Professional Students, Seniors ◎ Application conditions ・ Those who can drive and move the Car by themselves - Those who can emphasize communication between staff and with participants ◎ Recommended for people like this ・ Those who like rotating cars ・ Those who like Nature ・ Those who like Yatsugatake It is an outdoor environment with low temperatures with residual snow. Please take measures and preparations such as protection from the cold. Cross-generational participation is welcome People of all ages will work together. Many people in their 30s are active in the secretariat. – – volunteer– ・ Start staff: Reception on the day, player guidance, etc. ・ Goal staff (half goal and full goal points): Measurement chip collection, player guidance, etc. ・ Water supply station staff: Water supply point correspondence ・ Car parking staff: Checking Car at the entrance, monitoring during the Held in of the tournament ・ Detention staff for abstentions: Assistance to accommodate abstainers and cars * Limited to those who are skilled in handling rotating cars – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please scan the third QR code on the application form.

"Hokkaido Geopark Exhibition" will be held in! It is a "hands-on Events" where geoparks in Hokkaido gather at the venue and you can experience various things. Engaru Town will also participate as "Shirataki Geopark". At the Engaru Town booth, you can experience making obsidian accessories and making deer antler accessories! In addition, Engaru Town's specialty products such as pitch-black "Geo Ice" and "Obsidian Curry" limited to Okhotsk at the Roadside Station Engaru Forest will also be sold. Held in an "Experience Booth Rally" at the venue where if you experience two or more things, you will receive an "assortment of Geopark goods"! You may even become a "Geopark Master"! Date & Time: March 15 (Sat) 10:00~17:00, March 16 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 Location: New Sapporo Sunpiazza 1st floor Hikari no Plaza (2-5 chome, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City)

Photographed on February 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on February 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Hinamatsuri at Kannonji Temple Hinamatsuri will be held at Kannonji Temple in Kamogawa City on February 22 (Sat) ~ March 3 (Mon), Reiwa 7). Thereare each carefully made ornament has its own expression. It is very close to Kamogawa Station, so please stop by. Kannonji Temple Kamogawa City Yokonagisa 1133 5 minutes walk from JR Awa Kamogawa Station

Why don't you drink craft beer? 🍺 IWANAI BREWERY&HOTEL'S Craft Beer [Malty] More than usual because the expiration date is 3/20 You can 🙏 buy it cheaply Take this opportunity to have a craft beer Why don't you 🍺 try it? It is 🙏🙏 sold at the Roadside Station shop Best regards!

The 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) About ≪ Events≫ ◆February 1 (Sat) Opening Shinto ritual 　◎ Place: Flower garden of Japanese vegetables 　◎ 10:00 ~ Shinto ritual to wish for the success and safety of the cherry blossom festival ◆February 16 (Sun), February 23 (Sun) Ise Shrimp Miso Soup Service 　◎ Location: Shimogamo shopping street "Miro" parking lot Car 　◎ Minami-Izu Town specialty "Ise Shrimp" miso soup is a great service! 　* Twice a day (about 200 cups per time) 　* 1st time: 11:00 ~ 2nd time: 13:00 ~ 　* It will end as soon as it runs out. 　* Thereare may be canceled due to rain, etc. ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Light up of cherry blossoms at night 　◎ Location: Near Maehara Bridge ~ Near Kujo Bridge 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! 　* Held in every day even in rainy weather ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Minami no night cherry blossoms and bamboo lights 　◎ Location: (1) Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (2) Near Ginnoyubashi 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! ◆ February 1 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon) Rattle Pon Lottery 　◎ Location: Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (in front of the tourist information center) 　◎10:00~15:00 Held in on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!　 　◎ Participation conditions: If you answer one questionnaire in a group, you can draw a lottery for the number of people in the group. 　* Premiums are currently under consideration. 　* There are to change the contents of the lottery Premiums. ◆ February 5 (Wed) ~ February 28 (Fri) Cherry blossom viewing Car 　* Thereare may end earlier than planned depending on the flowering situation. 　Time:9:30~16:00 　Fee: 20-minute course 3,000 yen / 1 person 【Notes】 　・ Thereare period is subject to change depending on the weather, flowering conditions, etc. 　・ One boat is limited to 2 people. 　・Thereare may be canceled due to bad weather, etc. (rain, strong wind, etc.). 　・Due to the function of the human-powered Car, it There are case that one person per boat Boarding. 　・ The above Fee is a Fee for Use by one person, so there is no Fee for Children, etc. ◆ February 2 (Tue) ~ March 15 (Sat) Rape Flower Door & Rape Flower Maze * There are Thereare descriptions of 2/1~3/10 in the pamphlet, but the correct period is the above period ◆ Notices & Precautions ・ There are a pamphlet about the period of "Rape Flower Door / Rape Flower Maze" There are 2/1 (Sat) ~ 3/10 (Mon), but the correct period is "Around 2/2 (Sun) ~ 3/15 (Sat)" ・ Held in the Night Cherry Blossom Marathon. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minami-Izu Town Town hall (3F Observation Deck) is open during the Cherry Blossom Festival. You can go up from the stairs outside. ・ There are people who trample the "rape flowers" blooming around the Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (slope of the river), but it is very dangerous and wiring of the Light up, so please cooperate not to enter. ◆ Car parking lot * Cars parking lot is limited, so please use public transportation. Time【8:30~15:30】 ・ Regular Car (500 yen / car) 　* Thank you for your cooperation in the "Environmental Conservation Fee (Cooperation Fee)" only for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Town hall including substitute holidays Minami-Izu Town Car parking lot is open free of charge. ・Bus (2,500 yen/unit) 　* Medium-sized (including microbus) and large　 ・Motorcycle (200 yen/unit) 　* If there is no staff due to rain, etc., you can park Car free of charge. 　* During the period of 2/1~3/10, we ask for the cooperation of environmental conservation fees (cooperation money) for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* The number of cars including various places will be "about 200 cars". 　* Use the number of cars is limited, so please use public transportation as much as possible.

February 19 (Wed) #Minami no cherry blossoms (Kawazu cherry blossoms) blooming status 🌸 The reference tree near the Town hall (upper reaches of the Aono River) is "buds". 🌸 The area near the Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (middle stream of the Aono River) is "buds ~ 2 minutes bloom". ❁ Rape flowers are "Best time to visit" Overall, the buds are starting to bloom, and some are blooming up to 2 minutes!! ⁡ 🌸 The 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 🗓️Saturday, February 1, 2025 ~ Monday, March 10, 2025 Held in 📍 Minami-Izu Town along the Aono River #Cherry blossom viewing human power Car #Kitchen Car Stalls. ⁡ * There are may be Vacation in strong winds or stormy weather.

Photographed 2/18/25. It is the red Ume plum of Kawagoe Hachimangu. Spring is approaching, isn't it? 🌸

Photographed 2/17/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. I took it from a different angle.

Winter in Furano It was a cold northern morning, and it was a pure white world. One of the balloons I found in it

The long-awaited winter in Kushiro I was finally able to go From 5 a.m. to the bed of the red-crowned crane As the sun dawned, the red-crowned crane crane that had been sleeping also began to move

Kushiro in winter was quite full of highlights Dance of red-crowned cranes, SL, and animals such as striped long-tailed and Ezo owls I would like to go again next year

I've wanted to go to Kushiro in winter for a long time The centerpiece is the red-crowned crane crane We finally met If it was colder, I could see the breath of the red-crowned crane crane It seems that it was warm in Kushiro this year

Photographed 2/17/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. It is a Hanachozu that seems to be Spring. 🌸

After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Prayer Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a strawberry cherry blossom soy latte and a cherry blossom donut. 🌸

As of the 13th of last week, the HTB "Tomono on-chan" Tsubetsu Town edition ended. On-chan appeared in various places and made everyone smile. I hope you will come again, thank ♪you on-chan! If you missed it or want to watch all the previous broadcasts, check out the show's YouTube! https://m.youtube.com/@onchan1201... The last off-shot is here! Actually, I stopped by the Tsubetsu Town Town Hall! - And a perfect two-shot with Maruta-kun! I'm glad we ☺️ got along #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #hokkaido #Hokkaido #Hokkaido TV Broadcasting #Michi no on-chan #on-chan #Media appearances #HTB #Off shot

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Prayer Festival. It is the Gokoku Shrine in the morning.

Yesterday, I went to the 3rd Coedo Imo Park, which was Held in at Renjoji Temple. It is a stone-baked sweet potato specialty store Imoyoshi Shoten's Sanfuku sweet potato dumplings. I received three blessings: great fortune, happiness, and wealth. 😊🍡🍠

Photographed 2/15/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a strawberry cherry blossom soy latte and a cherry blossom chiffon cake. Spring is coming soon. 🌸

Favorite scenery

At dusk Time seems to stand still A sense of wonder

My favorite sunset in Japan Tranquility that makes you want to take a deep breath

【Roadside Station Iwanai】 This year's Taramaru & Beniko chicks It was exhibited at the 👏 counter When you stop by Please take 😊 a picture