Dawn on the Nobeyama Highlands Fuji and the Southern Alps seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands, the clouds hanging over the Southern Alps are dyed red by the Sunrise, and the sun is about to rise

Fuji Waiting for Dawn Fuji at dawn seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands

Yatsugatake dyed in the Sunrise Morgenroth of Yatsugatake seen from the Yatsugatake Observation decks Shishiiwa on a winter morning At sunrise, it turns red from the top of the mountain, and as the sun rises, it gradually turns toward the base.

The 23rd Arao Pear Blossom Genki WalkMarch 29, 2025 (Sat) The season of soft Spring sunshine is coming. Fluffy white pretty flowers bloom on the pear tree that is a specialty of Arao. Why don't you walk together in the Spring scenery of Arao! Held in a walking Events of about 8 kilometers starting from Arao City Mall and going back and forth to Mizuno Park. In addition, after the walking competition, gift certificates that can be Use at Yume Town, There will also be a lottery Fun to win gorgeous prizes such as 3 kg of pears from Arao City in the fall Implementation 　　 【Held in】 2025 (Reiwa 7) March 29 (Sat) 9:00 a.m. ~ 13:00 p.m. *Light rain, Cancelled due to stormy weather Reception: 8:30 a.m. ~ 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 9:30 a.m. ~ Start All at once after the Opening Ceremony Final goal: 12:30 p.m. 【Course】 Start/Finish: Yume Town City Mall A Car Parking Lot Wrap-up: Mizuno Park 【Eligibility】 Those who are confident in their physical fitness Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 【Registration】 ♦ Application Period 2025 (Reiwa 7) February 1 (Sat) 8 a.m. ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) March 14 (Fri) 17 p.m. ♦ How to apply WEB application form Search for "Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk" ♦ Contact us Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Tourism Promotion Office, Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division, Arao City) TEL　0968-63-1421 ♦ Participation Fee 500 yen (elementary school students and older) 【Competition Method】 Implementation will be conducted by walking on the designated course. Participants must only walk and are not allowed to Use such as Car rotation or Automobile. * Injuries to participants will be handled within the scope of first aid and insurance by the organizer, and Other shall not be liable. Organizer: Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Secretariat, Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division) Supported by: Tamana Agricultural Cooperative Association (JA Tamana), Arao City Tourism Association Cooperation: JA Tamana Arao Pears Committee, Yume Town City Mall, Greenland, Yakiniku Nurbon Garden

I came to Toyama for sightseeing, but unfortunately it snowed If it's snowing, you can't just go out to see the snowy scenery, so you can walk from the hotel to the Takaoka Great Buddha On a snowy night, while no one was around, the Light up Takaoka Great Buddha was quite handsome.

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 4/5 The Teshikaga Photo Contest celebrates its 14th year this time. While recent years have favored digital submissions and entries via social media, the Teshikaga Photo Contest follows a classic format, judging printed works. For this edition, we invited Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, to serve as a special juror. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries from November 1, 2024, to December 25, 2024, across four categories: Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open. From 154 submissions, 20 works won awards! Today we present five Special Prize winners. Congratulations! 🎊 The final installment will appear in the next post. Stay tuned📸♪ ✴︎Special Prize✴︎ “Morning Awakening, In the Calm” Hazuki Yamada “As in Ancient Times” Masao Kainuma “A Night of Complete Ice Cover” Masaru Murakami “Nature’s Vitality” Tadashi Takeda “Charge” Toshikazu Yanagihori

🧵Unraveling the Mystery of the Tea Room – Hideyoshi’s Golden Tea Room and Rikyu’s Taian Sen no Rikyu, born in Sakai, perfected the tea ceremony culture 🍵 This event focuses on the tea room and features a special lecture by a curator along with an exhibition-guided tour visiting two tea rooms ✨ 📢“Untie the Cord: Exploring Sakai’s Mysteries 2025” 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍Sakai Risho no Mori; reservations open from Saturday, March 1! 🔍For details, please check the announcement on the Sakai Tourism Guide website 📬Apply via the Sakai Risho no Mori reservation site 📞Inquiries: 072-260-4386

🌷 Manda Pit Spring Festa 2025🌷 Kitchen Car for delicious Gourmet and handmade! There is also a challenge letter ver3 from Manda Pit of the "Manda Elementary Children's Guide" collaboration project! For details, please visit the 💁 ♀️ Arao City Tourism Association website. ◆ Date and time Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:00〜15:00 * Light rain ◆ Location Manda Pit Lawn square Arao City Hara Manda 200-2 Admission is free! * The paid area of Manda Pit will be charged as usual. ◆ Contents ・Petting Zoo ・ Challenge letter from Manda Pit ver3 (quiz rally) ・Bubble Time (teambub) ・Gymnastics Workshop by Acrobatic Performance Team VIVO ・More than 30 Gourmet goods markets ◆ Organizer Manda Pit Station @akane.0604k93 #Kumamoto #Arao #Events #Spring Festa #Manda Pit #Gourmet #Kitchen Car #Miscellaneous goods #Handmade #Zoo #Petting Zoo #Quiz rally #Challenge letter from Manda Pit #Tamana #Omuta #Nagasu #World Cultural Heritage #World Heritage Site

Photo taken on 2/27 Ume Plum Garden of Atami Ume Plum Garden The overall Best time to visit continues! Ume Plum Album of Atami Ume Plum Garden https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46... The 81st Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355...

[Thorough introduction to the charm of the World Cultural Heritage Site Manda Pit! ] 】 Located in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Manda Pit is one of the coal mining ruins that once supported the modernization of Japan. It is registered as a constituent asset of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" and is a valuable presence in the industrial history of Japan. Highlights of Manda Pit One of the largest shaft facilities in Japan Manda Pit is a facility that produced high-quality coal from the Meiji era to the early Showa period as one of the wellheads of the Miike Coal Mine and supported the modernization of Japan. The huge steel turrets that symbolize the coal mining technology of the Meiji and Taisho periods, and the hoisting machine room are must sees. Well-preserved industrial heritage In Manda Pit, there are many coal mining facilities and equipment used from the Meiji era to the Showa era, and you can feel the atmosphere of that time as it is. In particular, the red brick building and the heavy steel structure are also popular as photogenic Spots. Guided tour of the history of coal mining Manda Pit offers Implementation tours with expert guides, where you can learn more about the history and workings of the coal mines. You can see the machinery and equipment that was actually used up close. Exhibition of Coal Mine Trains Manda Pit also exhibits coal mining trains that were once used. Trains used for transporting coal and transportation can be seen up close, and the running is also open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Things to do nearby Spot Arao tidal flats (Rich in nature flats registered under the Ramsar Convention) Greenland (one of the largest amusement parks in Kyushu) Shizan Shrine (a historic shrine and popular with Arao citizens) Coal Industry Science Museum (Science Museum on Coal-based Energy) Access Information About 10 minutes by Car from JR Arao Station About 1 hour by Car from Fukuoka City About 1 hour by Car from Kumamoto city #Manda Pit #World Cultural Heritage #Coal Mine Ruins #Kumamoto Tourism #Arao City #Historical Exploration #Industrial Heritage #Photo Spot

🏔 I visited photo spots in the Northern Alps📷💨 On February 25th, Omachi City was clear and sunny from morning☀️ Thanks to radiational cooling, the temperature fell to nearly -10°C, making for a very cold morning❄️ I bundled up every part of my neck🧣🧤 and went around the photo spots📷 The snow-capped Northern Alps stood out against the blue sky🏔 I hope this helps when you visit Omachi City☺ ⭐️ Omachi City Tourism Association Official Website ⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

【❄️Introducing Photos Submitted for Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 6❄️】 Although days have warmed noticeably, mornings and evenings remain bitterly cold in Gokase Town 🥶 We’re grateful that entries for the “#Winter Gokase 2025” campaign on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram have been accumulating, so here are some of the submissions 🙌✨ @donguri223103 @xitiannaiyang4 @goto0619 @irnoarkoa @yamabico_san @satoshi.misaki @thusandleavis @fowafuwarin5 (in no particular order) While many winter scenes come from the Kuraoka area, this time we received a snow photo of Josenji Temple in the Sanko area as well 👏✨ Even within snowy landscapes, the lively atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm winter mood of Kuraoka, and the sacred, quiet presence of Josenji each have their own charm — they’re all wonderful ☺️💫 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There’s only a short time left before this campaign closes ✨ Please feel free to enter with any small winter photo — we’d love to see your submissions 🤗🎶 How to enter (deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025) Follow Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls)” 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ※Snow accumulation and icy roads can be dangerous. Please prioritize safety and take care to avoid accidents when photographing⚠️

Daidoin and Former Yoshida Family Residence Historical Park are Held in the 2025 Hananoi Hinameguri! Held in date and time, please check below. ・Daidoin Gallery: February 1 (Sat) ~ March 3 (Mon), 2025 　　　　　　　　　 　　　１０：００～１６：００ ・Former Yoshida Family Residence Historical Park: February 1 (Sat) ~ March 2 (Sun), 2025 　　　　　　　　　　　　９：３０～１６：３０　 　　　　　　　　　　　　* Closed every Monday * Both of the above locations are free of charge

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 3/5 This year marks the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. While digital submissions and social media entries have become common in recent years, the Teshikaga Photo Contest preserves a classic format by judging printed works. As a special juror, we welcomed Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, to help select the winners. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries in four categories—Starry Sky, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open—between November 1 and December 25, 2024. From 154 submissions, 20 works won awards! Today we present five winning entries. Congratulations! 🎊 Next up is 4/5—stay tuned 📸♪ ✴︎Winning Entries✴︎ “Love at First Sight” Yasunori Kobayashi “Dawn” Naoya Andachi “Lake Kussharo in Winter” Miki Furusawa “River at Dawn” Kejiro Suzuki “Ehehe” Rie Ishida

[Saturday, March 25] Motorcycle and meat Events "RIDE & MEAT @UBUYAMA PLACE" Held in decided! Admission is free. Kitchen Car, BBQ of meat, motorcycle test ride, etc., it is a day that you can enjoy on the stage of Aso in early Spring. Location: UBUYAMA PLACE (formerly Ubuyama Ranch)　 Date: Saturday, March 25, 9:00-15:00 (In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day) Admission: Free * Participants will receive a "Kumamon Sticker"! * Manufacturers that can be test-driven ・YAMAHA ・BMW Motorrad ・Aprilia ・Royal Enfield ・MUTT #UBUYAMAPLACE #Spring Aso #Yamanami Highway #After open burning #Ubuyama #Aso is a sacred place for motorcycles #Bikes #Delicious Beef #Spring Events #Kids can also enjoy it #Kitchen Car

【Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder】 At present, Kawayu Visitor Center is hosting "Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder." An artist talk will take place on March 1, and applications are now being accepted. Please take this rare opportunity to join us ⛰️❄️ Outdoor lovers and photography fans will be treated to Junki Yarinome’s wonderful stories♪ 【Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder】 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Kawayu Nature Salon Vol.3 "Artist Talk" Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center lecture room Time: Doors open 13:00 Talk 13:30–15:00 Admission: Free Capacity: 15 people (advance registration required, junior high school students and older, first-come, first-served) ...Junki Yarinome (Yarinome Junki)... Born in Abashiri, Hokkaido. Born in 1992. He completed graduate studies at Hokkaido Bunkyo University Graduate School. After graduating, he moved to Teshikagacho in 2017, began working as an outdoor guide (canoeing, trekking), and made regular trips to snowy mountains his life’s work. Since 2021 he has worked independently as Outdoorguide YARINOME, combining guiding and photography work. He is also active as a rider for MOSIRITA Snowboard.

【Mt. Fuji 🥰 from Fujikawa Town Ashirindo Road】 Diamond Fuji Spot Fujikawa Town Takashita The Ashifurin Road is an extension of the area and Mt. Fuji. As in the Takashita area, around the winter solstice in December, You can see Diamond Fuji.

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 1/5 This year marks the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. While digital submissions and entries via social media have become common in recent years, the Teshikaga Photo Contest follows a classic format by judging printed works. For this edition, we welcomed Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, as a special juror to help select the winners. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries in four categories—Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open—from November 1 to December 25, 2024. Out of 154 submissions, 20 works won awards. The Grand Prize went to Koshirou Murakumo’s “Enchanting Lake Surface.” Congratulations 🎊 We will present all the winning entries over five installments starting this week, so please look forward to them 📸♪ *Grand Prize* “Enchanting Lake Surface”: Koshirou Murakumo

Shot in Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture, where there is snow

Neighborhood Diving! 🚙✨ Enjoy it in Enoura! Today, I enjoyed diving in Enoura, the sea of Kanagawa, which is only 35 minutes away from the store! 🏝️✨ 📍 江之浦, 小田原市, Kanagawa I'm really happy 😊 that the sea is so beautiful even though it's so close 🏖️ < There are plenty of diving Spot that can be reached in less than 1 hour!> From the Hokule'a Shonan shop, you can access many dive sites such as Enoura, Iwa, Fukuura, Zushi, Shizuura, etc.! 🚙💨 Today's schedule is truly a luxurious day ✨ ☀️ Leisurely dive 🤿 in the morning 🍽 Enjoy a delicious lunch on the way back ⏰ Before you know it, it's only 14 o'clock! What to do after this? In this way, you can enjoy both diving and private time, which is the charm of neighborhood diving! 📍 < Transparency 15m> Today, we were divided into a fun dive team and an underwater mapping team! 🔦 Swim between tetrapods and feel adventurous! 📍 The underwater mapping team is also practicing on the surface of the water to improve their skills! 💪 Growing to become a Divemaster! Acclaimed, followed by ✨ the best seas Let's dive together! 🐠😊 📩 For reservations and inquiries, please contact DM! ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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Rainy Coast Sunrise　 A place where you can see the 3000m-class mountain range over the sea

Photographed on February 24 Atami Sakura in Itokawa Some trees are past their Best time to visit, but they are still beautiful. Light up is the last day today, February 24 (16:30~23:00) Atami Sakura Album https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/47... The 15th Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival (2025 ends, Light up only until 2/24) https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

Taken on 2/23 and 24, it is a Ume Plum Best time to visit of Atami Ume Plum Garden The 81st Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355...

A cold wave has arrived at the Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! Plum blossoms have not yet bloomed, but a splendid snowflake has bloomed ❄️ Photo: Yasunori Okamoto

Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival is being held in! At Romantopia Tsukigase, Yumekko Shokudo is Open for business ♪ The "Sunken Hearth Set" that you can enjoy at Romantopia Tsukigase's proud sunken hearth is a charcoal grill of Tsukigase raw wood shiitake mushrooms, homemade konjac and mugwort dango yourself! Sprinkle ♪ with plenty of special yuzu miso We also recommend Udon noodles that are particular about soup stock for Other! The meat Udon noodles are made from Iga beef, and the luxurious Udon noodles are filled with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and thinly sliced rice cakes! We have many Souvenirs not only from Tsukigase but also from neighboring areas! With the arrival of the cold wave, the Plum blossoms are still hardly blooming、、、 Dango rather than ♪ flowers for the time being When it's in full bloom, every teahouse is very crowded! Please come once for food while you still ♪ can.

Winter in Kamishihoro Town in February Roux is the Scene of the ban. The hot air balloon seen under the blue sky is colorful It's worth seeing. Next up is a big tournament in August.

🌺 Vol.10 Nobeoka Flower Story 🌺 Period: Saturday, February 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 The annual Spring Events "Nobeoka Flower Story" will be Held in from Saturday, February 1 to Sunday, April 6! This Events took over the whole body of the "Tenkaichi Himuka Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival", and from 2014 the name was changed to "Nobeoka Flower Story", and although there were years when it was not possible to Held in due to the coronavirus, thanks to you, we were able to celebrate the 10th anniversary this year. Local citizens, with the cooperation of the citizens, started planting Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flowers with the desire to beautify the Gokase River embankment, which will be the venue for the Events of the event, and we were able to enjoy many spectacular Flowers. Immediately after the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming at the venue were introduced in a Gourmet program last year, we received a lot of responses, such as "Where is that fantastic place in Nobeoka City?" 【Major Events】 🌿 Hontoji Temple Keihi Ume Plum Popularly known as "Hui Hi Ume Plum", the drooping Ume Plum tree is over 240 years old. It is in full bloom again this year, with 50 white Ume plums and 5 red Ume plums decorating 🌺 the Precincts As of February 20, 2025, it is in full bloom and in Best time to visit! 🌸 Konohana Walk 📅 Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 The 300 Tenkaichi Himuka cherry blossoms and 1 million rape flowers blooming on the banks of the Gokase River spread the colors of Spring all over the ✨ area On the special stage, Local entertainment and song stages add to the festivities, and the "Nobeoka Delicious Food Market" appears on the riverbed! 🌿 Nobeoka's proud seafood and Delicacies of the mountains are lined up, and Gastronomical delicacies from Kumamoto and Oita prefectures will also be stalls! In the "Mini Sasuke Course Challenge", which is very popular every year, Sasuke Legend led by Makoto Nagano from Nobeoka City also appears! In addition, the first 200 people to receive a case of flowers used in "Flower Letters" will receive a gift 🎁 In addition, there is also a Tanedango gift that can be enjoyed by both children and Adults! 💡 Wai Wai Flower Story 2025 📅 March 20 (Thu) ~ April 6 (Sun) While looking at the Someiyoshino and Japan three major yabu Camellia japonica groups at Nobeoka Shiroyama and Shiroyama Park, it is a Events that decorates the end of Nobeoka Flower Story, such as the "Wai Wai Gourmet Expo" on Saturday, March 22, and the "Wai Wai Flower Night Story" Fascination by the beautiful cherry blossom Light up! The Light up of cherry blossoms at night and the stone walls of Nobeoka Castle create a fantastic space Enjoy ✨ 📍 For flowering Information & Events details, please visit the "Nobeoka Flower Story 2025 Official Website"! *The image is from last year. Inquiries ▷ ▶0982-29-2155 (Nobeoka Hanamonogatari Executive Committee)

2/20 Itokawa Promenade "Atami Sakura" In the second half, the redness of the calyx became noticeable, and from a distance it began to appear dark pink.

Kawayu Onsen Oyster Fair! An oyster fair featuring Akkeshi oysters will take place in Kawayu Onsen at Kawayu Kanko Hotel and O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, running for about one month from March 1. This is your chance to taste oysters shipped directly from the Akkeshi Fisheries Cooperative’s farm shop, a region renowned for its oysters. Enjoy their rich sweetness and plump, springy texture. During the fair, guests at Kawayu Kanko Hotel and O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura will receive one original dish using oysters sent directly from the Akkeshi Fisheries Cooperative’s shop in addition to the regular dinner menu. Come and eat the delicious Akkeshi oysters (Tabete), soak in the strongly acidic hot springs (Tsukatte), and revive both body and spirit (Fukkatsu)! We look forward to your reservations!! Tabete Fukkatsu 2025! Akkeshi Oyster Fair in Kawayu Onsen ■ Period: Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Monday, March 31, 2025 * Please note that fair periods vary by facility. ■ Participating facilities: ・Kawayu Kanko Hotel (fair runs through March 31) ・O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura (fair runs through March 29) ■ Reservations: Please contact each facility via their official website or by phone. (At Bettei Suikazura, oysters will be offered as part of the buffet plan.)

【Fujikawa Town Dafa Master Sakura Festival Held in 🥰】 Period: Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, April 6, 2025 Location: Oboshi Park Time: 9 a.m. ~ 10 p.m. (Light up) In Oboshi Park where you can see Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms at the same time Please come and visit us.