📍Aikoku Station (Obihiro) A former JNR station made famous by the phrase "From the Land of Love to Happiness." The station building is now preserved as a memorial, and a nostalgic atmosphere lingers. Retro signs and the station name board are highly photogenic. The heart-shaped fountain is adorable 💓 We recommend it as a stop on your Obihiro sightseeing itinerary 📸💖

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls. It's July and the heat is getting more intense—how is everyone doing? If you go down to Senga Falls, a sightseeing spot in Shosenkyo Gorge, the negative ions and the waterfall's spray will sweep the heat away and create a refreshing coolness. From Yamanashi Wine Kingdom you can even see directly above the falls! There are many photo spots in the Takiue Area, so please capture a memory or two 😌 Especially popular is the giant salamander mascot! Many guests love to take photos with it☺️ By the way, there are said to be salamanders living in Shosenkyo Gorge…? If you meet one, it might bring you good luck! Also, Yamanashi Wine Kingdom launched a new orange wine in July! Made from white grapes using red wine production methods, this wine is crisp yet lets you enjoy the tannic nuance from the skins. Please serve it well chilled 😀 We sincerely look forward to your visit ☺️

Hills and long distances are easy with an e-bike 🚲✨ I’ve summarized the electric-assist bicycle rental information in a blog post! Perfect for strolling around town or walking along the coast ☝️🌈 For rental details, see here https://www.shimoda-city.info/access-bicycle... If you’d like to view this in another language, please use the “English” button at the top right. https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250717...

Event Announcement📣 The "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival" will be held on Sunday, July 20.😊 After the railway first reached Rikubetsu in 1910 (Meiji 43), it was abolished in April 2006 (Heisei 18). In April 2008 (Heisei 20), it was reborn as the operational "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway." Hoping to welcome more riders, we hold the "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival."🎵 On Saturday, July 19, the eve festival features stage shows and local food stalls!! About 1,500 fireworks will be launched, and a special fireworks train will run so passengers can watch the display from the train (capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen, includes Rikubetsu town specialty products).😍 Eve Festival 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 18:00 📌Venue: Midorimachi Soccer Field 📍Fireworks launch at 20:00 On Sunday, July 20, the main festival is packed with activities, including special train rides, dance and street performances, horse riding experiences, a big lottery, and mochi throwing!! Rikubetsu town’s mascot character "Shibare-kun" and his bouncy dome are a big hit with children!! 📌Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 📌Venue: Station Front Multipurpose Plaza 📍A comedy stage by Yoshimoto comedians will be held at 14:30😁 Contact Rikubetsu Town Tourism Association Office (Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section TEL:0156-27-2141) Enjoy the three-day weekend—bring your family and friends to the event and make lots of great memories🤗 https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...

📢⚠️ [About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo and the Kushiro River] Please note that the space beside Choko Bridge, which has long been used as a canoe launch and landing area, will be unavailable starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025. [About canoe launch sites on the Kushiro River] Those canoeing on the Kushiro River may launch from Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park. Please note that Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park requires a usage fee for canoe launches and landings. [About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo – Wakoto Peninsula] Those canoeing from Wakoto Peninsula must launch from the designated spots on the peninsula. Before launching, be sure to check the "Wakoto Rules," which set out usage guidelines for the peninsula. The Wakoto Rules are posted on signs at the site and are also available inside the Wakoto Field House. [Canoe tours in Teshikaga Town] If you wish to join a guided canoe tour on Lake Kussharo or the Kushiro River, you can apply as before through each tour operator. It’s a great season for enjoying the waterside—please come and visit the Kushiro River. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/canoe_2507/...

I was finally able to go to the Tengu fire walk, which I had been wanting to Outbound for a long time Fly to New Chitose Airports 3 hours by rental car I finally arrived at Kotohira Shrine The fire crossing of the tengu that I saw here was solemn and mysterious

This is a picture of Mount Fuji seen from the Observation decks of Enoshima Candle Tower. Transportation from Kamakura to Enoshima on this day, and by the time I arrived at Enoshima, the sun was already setting, but I managed to take a picture at the last minute. The sun had already set when I took this photo, but I captured the moment when the sky gradually turned a pale pink. This is a photo taken on the 24-120mm telephoto side.

A very large passenger ship was moored at Osanbashi in Yokohama. It seems that many of the passengers were white. Is it a ship from the United States or somewhere? On the hull we could see Celebrity X Cruises and a large logo. Squid, it was a celebrity atmosphere. The blue and white hull is a very summery picture.

\ New Articles / Enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nikko Toshogu Shrine ✨ in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, full of historical romance There are plenty of highlights, such as the beautiful "Yangming Gate" with its colorful sculptures and the famous "Don't See, Don't Say, Don't Hear" Three Monkeys! 🐒🌟 It is a place where you can fully feel the traditional beauty of Japan and its charm as a power spot. Nikko Toshogu Shrine for both history and photography lovers, check it 👇 out now

Izukitagawa Station 🚃 in Shizuoka Prefecture Memorable photos taken as a Returning memory of the trip. In the high, blue sky, one that 📸✨️ happened to be hazy due to a crack in the lens

Event Announcement📣 How are your plans for this weekend? Makubetsu Summer Festa 2025 will take place on Sunday, July 20th🎵 Alongside dance, light rock music, and taiko drumming, there will be games for children and food stalls serving delicious local treats from Makubetsu😁 A grand lottery offers luxurious prizes, including paired travel vouchers!! The festival’s climax will be about 3,000 fireworks that will fill the night sky with brilliant gold😍 Come enjoy the summer festival with friends and family🤗 📌Date and time: Sunday, July 20th, 2025, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM 📌Location: Makubetsu Town Sports Park, special event area 📌Notes * Bringing pets is prohibited. * The entire sports park is smoke-free (including electronic cigarettes). * Grilling and BBQ inside the sports park are prohibited. http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8545...

On Saturday, July 12, three swimming beaches in Atami opened for the season simultaneously. At Atami Sun Beach, officials attended a safety prayer ceremony held by Kinomiya Shrine. After the safety prayer ceremony, swimming began at 9:00. Handheld fireworks were given as gifts to the children who had gathered. Enjoy the sea in Atami again this summer! Beach season dates: Saturday, July 12, 2025–Sunday, August 31, 2025 Atami Sun Beach: Higashikaigancho, Atami Nagahama Beach: Kamitaga, Atami Ajiro Onsen Beach: Shimotaga, Atami *Atami Sun Beach Water Park will operate from Saturday, July 19, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.* https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/34...

While the weather was not stable, we aimed for one of the few sunny skies and stayed in a tent with a vine in early summer. Miyama Kirishima dyes the mountainside pink, and a refreshing breeze hits your cheeks. I'm glad I came!!　 Thank you Bogatsuru 😊!　 Thank you Ninefold 😊 Mountains! Location: Mt. Heiji

From Saturday, July 19th, ten beaches in the city will open in sequence.✨ Shimoda offers a variety of distinctive beaches—from Sotoura Beach and Nabedahama, popular with families, to Tatadohama and Shirahama Ohama, favored by surfers—so you’re sure to find the perfect beach for you.👀✨🏖️ The swimming status of each beach will be updated on the Shimoda City Tourism Association website from July 19th.🌊 We do not provide advance forecasts about whether beaches will be open for swimming. Decisions are made based on the day’s sea conditions, such as weather, wave height, and wind strength. Therefore, swimming permissions may change during the day as conditions change, switching from allowed to prohibited or vice versa. For the latest swimming information, please check the Shimoda City Tourism Association website as well as on-site notices and instructions from lifeguards, and enjoy the beach with safety in mind. 👉【Blog】https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250713... 👉【Ten Beaches】https://www.shimoda-city.info/umi... Enjoy another summer by the sea this year.🌊💙

Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals. Recently, more people have been using them. This time, we introduce the popular destination, Kiki Castle. Kiki Castle is a mountain fortress built by the Yamato government in the late 7th century, about 1,350 years ago. A prefectural excavation uncovered valuable remains, including the foundations of 72 buildings, a former reservoir, and earthwork embankments. You can also see reconstructed buildings on site. At Onko Soseikan, exhibitions and videos explain Kiki Castle’s history and structure in detail. Excavations have continued since fiscal 1967 to the present. In terms of area, the site is about 12 times the size of the Tokyo Dome. The grounds are very spacious, making them ideal for a walk. Our staff actually visited by electric-assist bicycles. We reached Kiki Castle from Kikuchi City Furusato Sosei Citizen Plaza in about 20 minutes. There are some slopes, but electric-assist bicycles make riding easy. On the site is a café called Kuri to Sora that sells sweets made with Japanese chestnuts. The Mont Blanc soft-serve is especially popular. Please stop by the café to relax during your trip. You can enjoy scenery you don’t usually see. When you visit Kikuchi City, please enjoy a bicycle journey.

Water Jingu Shrine 3-10-24 Hirose, ShimaHonmachi, Mishima-gun, Osaka The Water of this Water Nose Jingu Shrine is said to be the Water of the Imperial Palace, and you can drink it. Most spring water needs to be boiled, but here it seems that boiling is not necessary. And it's free! It is the only one in Osaka that has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters", This is quite delicious. Special visit to Water Jingu Shrine Cultural Properties A fusion of wind, light, and cultural properties Date & Time: July 26 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun) 18:30~21:00 *Held in only on weekends and holidays Entrance Fees 500 yen (special admission / 1 person) * Light rain cancellation Cancelled due to stormy weather Check it out on Instagram.

Event Announcement 📣 July 13 (Sunday) Memuro Fireworks Festival "Kanon" will be held 😊 In 2014, the long-running local fireworks festival that had continued for 28 years ended. A group of volunteers in their 20s and 30s, who grew up watching Memuro’s fireworks, organized this festival so today’s children can also come and enjoy that beloved celebration 🎵 The venue offers a variety of events and attractions, and a food area brings together more than 60 popular shops from across Hokkaido!! Fireworks will be launched from 8:00 PM 😍 📌Location: Memuro Park special venue 📌Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM Have a wonderful weekend, everyone 🤗 https://www.memuro-hanaoto.com//

📍Susoaidaira (Susoaidaira) | Hokkaido – Daisetsuzan Range A breathtaking scene of short-lived summer flowers you can see only in summer. From the trailhead at Sugatami Pond, the path leads you as if into a heavenly flower garden. Above 1,600 meters in elevation, at the foot of Asahidake where snow still lingers, alpine plants like chinguruma carpet the slopes in a miraculous display. It felt like a quiet, gentle moment that lifted my spirits. 🌿 👉These photos were taken yesterday. The beauty truly took my breath away.

Tokachi Hills, a garden on a gentle hill in Makubetsu, is hosting Rose Week until Sunday, July 13. At the entrance, you can borrow leisure sheets and baskets for free and enjoy a picnic inside the garden. The café attached to the shop serves soft-serve ice cream, rice balls, curry and more. This time I had a chilled white corn soup made with Memuro-grown corn. There is also Garden Cafe NIWAKARA in the garden, where you can enjoy lunch or a reservation-only afternoon tea while looking over the grounds. Even after Rose Week, various events take place, so please stop by. Tokachi Hills Instagram @tokachihills Garden photos @tokachihillsgardeners Garden Cafe Niwakara @niwakara__tokachihills Access: About a 20-minute drive from obihiro station, or about a 50-minute bike ride from obihiro station. If you cycle from obihiro station, there are uphill sections, so we recommend an electric bicycle. Cycling will give you a good sweat—please watch out for heatstroke. You pass Manabe Garden by bike, so you can visit both gardens on one ride. It takes about 25 minutes by bike from Manabe Garden to Tokachi Hills. https://www.tokachi-hills.jp//

Hello, this is Ryusui-do. This year, wind chimes with a cool, clear tone have been hung in the Takiue Area along the path to Senga Falls! Wind chimes that turn a breeze into sound are said to have a relaxing, soothing effect. Please let the sound of the wind chimes, the roar of the falls, and the rich nature of Shosenkyo Gorge heal your daily fatigue in the Takiue Area! 💎July Birthstones💎 Ruby Long beloved around the world, the queen of gemstones, ruby, symbolizes passion, love, victory, and beauty. It is said to enhance the wearer’s charm and boost confidence. Sphene Success · Good fortune · Connections A stone that helps the owner’s talents bloom and leads to success—‘a stone that can change your life’. We also offer a variety of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to experience the healing space woven by natural stones and the sound of the falls. We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles. #Shosenkyo Gorge #Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #Kai City #Kai #Scenic Spot #Japan’s Scenic Views #Spectacular Views #Sightseeing #Tourist Attraction #Travel #Yamanashi Trip #Yamanashi Sightseeing #Ryusui-do

Notice of the End of the After Hydrangea Festival The hydrangeas floated in the tanks around the monument at Izukyu Shimoda Station rotary were well received by many visitors, and for a brief while everyone could enjoy a beautiful sight 💐✨ Although the display was originally scheduled to run until Tuesday, July 16, we decided to remove the flowers on the evening of Friday, July 11 due to consecutive days of extreme heat. This being the first attempt at this exhibition, we conducted the trial under three challenging conditions—hydrangeas past their peak in the garden, near-summer temperatures, and water—while worrying how long the blossoms could remain beautiful. We implemented all possible measures, including rotating flowers and topping up the tanks, but under the midsummer-like sun it proved difficult to preserve their beauty, so we made the decision to end the display earlier than planned. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding. Next fun thing in Shimoda: swimming at the beach 🏖️ Please continue to enjoy everything Shimoda has to offer 🌊🍧🎐

We have renewed the POP for the Shintoku Station rental bicycle service “ShinKuru”. POP renewed 🚲Available for rental every day until October 31st🚲 *Please reserve electric-assist bicycles at least two days in advance. From Tokutoku, the Shintoku Station Community Center Enjoy the town’s nature, food, railway heritage, activities, and more to the fullest. If you prefer to get around and have fun using your own body rather than by public transport or private car, please make use of the rental bicycles. We have renewed the POP for the bicycle rental shop "Shinkuru" in front of Shintoku Station. 🚲Available for rental every day until October 31st🚲 *Please make a reservation for an electric-assist bicycle at least two days in advance. From the Shintoku Station Community Center "Tokutoku" Enjoy the town's nature, food, railway heritage, activities, and more. If you want to play and have fun using your own body instead of public transportation or your own car, please make use of our bicycle rental service. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Ekimae Complex Facility Tokutoku #tuktuk #Tokutoku #rental cycle #ShinKuru #electric-assist cycle #soba #cheese #Karikachi Pass #rafting #horse riding #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

🐻🤎 Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025 🐻 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuhomachi and Koumi booths! We showcased the high-altitude Lake Shirakoma, the mysterious moss forests carpeted with moss, and Yachiho Kogen, where you can enjoy nature through all four seasons—offering a full taste of Shinshu’s great outdoors.🌲✨ We were delighted that you picked up delicious local specialties and tourism brochures.😊🤍 Sakuhomachi and Koumi in Shinshu are perfect spots for a summer cooling getaway. We hope to meet you again amid Shinshu’s natural beauty.🌲🍁

At Manabe Garden in Obihiro, hydrangeas are beginning to bloom little by little. At the garden entrance, a gnome-like fairy known in Europe as a guardian of the garden welcomes visitors. A film set from the morning drama series Natsuzora is also on display beside the entrance and next to the café on the lawn terrace. After strolling through the garden, why not enjoy lunch or a cold sweet at the café? The sweets menu includes three parfaits—the ice brulee parfait, the Strawberry Green Garden parfait, a coffee jelly parfait—as well as soft-serve ice cream. This time I had the ice brulee parfait—what a blissful moment. It has been hot every day, so please enjoy summer sightseeing while staying hydrated. Access: about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, about a 20-minute bike ride from Obihiro Station about a 20-minute bus ride from Obihiro Station http://www.manabegarden.jp//

Minamifurano, Shintoku, Shikaoi A joint pamphlet made by three neighboring towns📕 In the heart of Hokkaido, this pamphlet introduces delicious cuisine crafted from fine trees, pure water, and good snow, along with a variety of nature-based activities. Beyond packing the charms of the three towns along National Routes 38 and 274 into one booklet, each town is color-coded for easy viewing, and you can catch detailed information by scanning the QR codes on the pages. The colors for the three towns are… Minamifurano Town — "Lavender swaying on Lake Kanayama🪻" Shintoku Town — "The deep, shining blue of Lake Sahoro🫐" Shikaoi Town — "The clear aquamarine of Lake Shikaribetsu💚" Overall, the pamphlet uses gentle colors and a matte, classy paper texture that reflects careful design. Despite the move toward digital, this is a deliberately analog paper pamphlet, and we hope you will pick it up and leaf through it. (Personally, I’d like you to pay attention to the sound of the pages turning💡) It seems rare for neighboring towns to produce a joint pamphlet like this. So when you visit roadside stations or tourism association counters, please pick one up, look it over, and feel the pages! We look forward to seeing you💁‍♀️ #Hokkaido #Shintoku Town #Minamifurano Town #Shikaoi Town #shintoku #nanpu #shikaoi #Shintoku Tourism Association #Minamifurano Town Development and Tourism Association #Shikaoi Town Tourism Association #Joint project of three towns #pamphlet #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #shintoku #minamihurano #shikaoi #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Let us introduce Tokachi Plain Distillery, which makes craft gin in Tokachi, a region known for its agriculture, using mainly locally grown produce such as raspberries, adzuki beans, and mushrooms. The area’s first craft gin distillery opened in 2023 on the grounds of Tokachi Hills, and it currently offers three gins under the name AKATOKI. 📌The first batch featured a gold label and used 24 botanicals, including Tokachi-grown adzuki beans and mushrooms, creating layers of rich, savory flavors.🎵 📌The pink-label gin uses raspberries grown in Obihiro, giving it a gentle, sweet fruit character and a naturally pale pink hue from the fruit itself.🎵 📌The blue-label gin uses butterfly pea and lavish amounts of fresh bergamot peel to deliver a bright citrus aroma. Mixed with tonic water it turns pink, and with soda it becomes a pale blue, making it a visually delightful gin as well.🎵 The deep, clear blue extracted from butterfly pea flowers is inspired by the gemstone tanzanite. Each bottle of these three carefully crafted gins is made with attention; try comparing them side by side, and pair them with meat dishes, which go particularly well with these gins.🤗 They are sold at the Tokachi Hills shop, Roadside Station Otofuke, Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, Roadside Station Kamishihoro, Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen, and other locations (please note they may be sold out). https://tokachi-pd.jp//

- Pashari 📸 where they are sleeping together … I'm a good friend, but when I see milk in front of me, I jump 🐻💦 on it

The rainy season has ended in the Tokai region, and summer is finally here 🐚🌊 In Shimoda City, the International Marlin Fishing Tournament and the Shimoda Marine Festa take place at the same time! / Come to Shimoda to see the giant marlin 🎣🎊 \ For event details, please see the blog below 👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250707...

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.