【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. This is an introduction to the participating kiln "Tenzhu Kiln"! Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 🌸 Tenzhu Kiln "Tenzhu Kiln" stands quietly in the Kiba district, deep in the mountains of Reihoku Town. The humorous personality of Mr. Sumita, the potter, and the many cats that welcome people who visit create a soothing space. Vessels of free ideas are created based on hints obtained from Mr. Sumita's life. Individuality shines in the shape and color, and it blends gently into your daily life. In addition, there are many people who frequent the weekly pottery classes, and it is a warm place rooted in the community. Vessels, people, cats... It is a friendly and relaxing kiln. 📍 Tenzhu Kiln 〒863-2611 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Town Toro 6121 TEL:0969-36-0860 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. Introducing the participating kilns, this time it is "Workshop Kaze"! Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 🌸 Workshop style Surrounded by the lush nature of Reihoku, the quiet workshop "Workshop Kaze". It has a simple and warm style that is close Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the beauty of the Nature. Mr. Hayashida, the owner of the kiln, says that his favorite is the work of "carbonization firing," in which charcoal is arranged around the vessel and burned to create a unique texture and color. In recent years, we have been focusing on new works of "Oribe" with an impressive green glaze with a deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, and we have lined up vessels that shine with individuality even in a calm atmosphere. During the Spring kiln tour, there are also Locally Produced Agricultural Products, woodworking artists' works, Bamboo Crafts dragonflies, sweets, etc., so you can fully Fun the handicrafts rooted in daily life. Also, please experience the fragrant aroma of trees and flowers that spreads around the workshop with all five senses. 📍 Workshop style 〒863-2503 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Town Shiki 2915 TEL:0969-35-2041 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

【Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour Held in】 ⁠ The Amakusa Saikai coast is known as the production area of Amakusa Porcelain stone, one of the world's one of the best porcelain raw materials. The "30th Amakusa Saikai Spring Kiln Tour" will be Held in held for five days from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, at seven kilns scattered around the area. We will post an introduction to the participating kilns, so please take a look 💁 ♀️ 🌸 Uchida Plate Yamayaki In the Meiji period, Mr. Naohiko Kiyama, who started the mining business on the advice of Yukichi Fukuzawa, laid the foundation, and in 1970, Mr. Katsuhiko Kiyama, the third generation, discovered the remains of a kiln from the Edo period and opened a kiln. Subsequent excavations revealed the history of porcelain firing for about 100 years from around 1650. Inheriting such history, "Uchida Plate Yamayaki" has been revived in modern times. Even now, when Kentaro Kiyama, the fourth generation, inherited the pottery, the potter himself mins Amakusa Porcelain stone and Shiki clay, and carefully produces vessels one by one from the ingredients grown in the land of Amakusa. Works with traditional techniques and modern sensibilities are lined up. In this "Spring Kiln Tour", there will be Gastronomical delicacies that make you feel the season, such as vessels with a three-dimensional "Itchin" pattern and cute May picture plates for Children's Day. Please take this opportunity to pleaseenjoy the world of vessels where the history and climate of Amakusa are alive. 📍 Uchida Plate Yamayaki 〒863-2505 554-1 Uchida, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto TEL:0969-35-0222 【 Amakusa Saikai Shore 🌸 Spring Kiln Tour 】 During the period, we will prepare various events such as exhibition sales of new works and special discount sales. Please take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Amakusa ceramics of each kiln and the wonderful scenery of the Amakusa Saikai coast. Two Stamp Rallies Held in at the Same Time! * Digital Stamp Rally📱 for Kumamoto Health Point Subject Business * Stamp rally to win the products of the desired kiln (application form is Located in at 📃 each kiln) [Period] 5 days from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. 【Venue】 (Reihoku 5 kilns) Uchida Plateyama ware, Workshop style, Yugen kiln, Tenzhu kiln, Unshu kiln　　 (Amakusa Town 2 kilns) Takahama yakijuho kiln, Amakusa Karatsu Juro kiln 【Inquiry】Amakusa Porcelain stone R&D Promotion Council Secretariat (Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332

On April 29, 2025, the opening of the mountain was held in in Tilting Mountain. On the day of the event, many climbers visited the slope. Now the azaleas are also blooming, and the pink petals are beautiful. From now on, the fresh greenery will be beautiful, so please enjoy climbing safely. ■■ When climbing ● When climbing, please prepare enough equipment and food, and put safety first. ●There are There are many precious alpine plants in Grandmother Mountain and Tilting Mountain. To protect nature, please do not fold or take it home. ■■Tilting Mountain A famous peak with an Elevation of 1605m along with Mt. Grandmother. Vertical cliffs develop around the summit, and the rocky peaks of the northward slope, Yoshisaku Fall, Futatsubozu, and Mitsubozu are wonderful, and the scenery is Powerful Presence and steep rocky peaks with a backward slope on both sides. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The nemophila field in 138 Tower Park is 🤤 in full bloom This is a nemophila field Located in in Aichi Prefecture. Flowers can be enjoyed here regardless of the season. It's even better 🤤 if you put the 138 tower, which is a symbol

#001 Nice to meet you! This is the Tonomachi Tourism Association. Tonomachi belongs to Koyu District in Miyazaki Prefecture and is located in the central region of the prefecture. You can Unfolds the Hinata Nada to the east and Mt. Osuzu, which has been selected as a Two Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan, to the west. In addition, it is said to be a "town of mountains, waterfalls and fruits", and it is a town rich not only in Nature, but also in agricultural, livestock and marine products! In the Account of the "Tonomachi Tourism Association", we will Broadcasting Information that will make you want to go to Tonomachi, so please look forward to it! Since this is my first post, I would like to tell you what kind of town Tsunomachi is, Information I would like to introduce you to us, the Tonomachi Tourism Association. 【Access to Tonomachi】 🛫 🚗 By plane By Automobile Haneda → Miyazaki about 1 hour and a half From Fukuoka about 4 hours Itami → Miyazaki about 1 hour From Kumamoto about 3 hours Fukuoka → Miyazaki about 40 minutes from Kagoshima about 2 and a half hours From Miyazaki Airports 🚋About 1 hour to Tono Station on the JR Nippo Main Line 🚗 Use the Higashi Kyushu Expressway to Tono IC for about 1 hour and 10 minutes [What kind of town is Tonomachi?] 】 ◆ First of all, I will introduce what kind of town Tonomachi is! With a total population of about 9,300 people (April 2025), the production of agricultural and livestock products is very active. Currently, we are taking on the challenge of land-based aquaculture called the Water Industry Dream Future Project, and we are also putting our efforts into revitalizing the water industry. In addition, there are many historical places such as the History Shrine "Hyuga Kuni Ichinomiya Tono Shrine", which is listed in the "Enki Shiki" Shinto Name Book, and the valuable residence "Akagi Family Residence", which was used as a Accommodation for Lords and Shogunate officials during the Edo period. In addition, on August 1 and 2 every year, the largest summer Events in Tsunomachi, the "Tsuno Shrine Summer Grand Festival" is held, and the In the town is parade with gold Mikoshi and Float from the four towns. It is a festival that attracts many tourists not only from In the town, but also from outside the town and There are prefecture. ◆Town Tree, Ginkgo, Town Flower, Osuzu Kanran, Town Bird, Mejiro [About the history of Tonomachi] ◆ Next, I would like to introduce a little history of Tonomachi. The current Tono Town was formed by the merger of Tsunomachi and Kawakita Village in 1889 (Meiji 22), and the Tokyo Farming Village was established. Thirty-one years later, in 1920 (Taisho 9)), the town system was enforced, and in 2020 (Reiwa 2)), it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system. Currently, Kawakita is used for the large letters of Tonomachi from the remnants of that time. 【Sightseeing spots in Tonomachi】 ◆Next is the Sightseeing spot of Tonomachi. There are many Famous Sightseeing spots and surprisingly unknown Sightseeing spots in Tonomachi. In this article, we will introduce two of the best of them. (1) Hyuga Kuni Ichinomiya Miyano Shrine Adored by the Town residents as "Ichinomiya Shrine", it is indispensable for talking about Miyazaki mythology. It is the Ichinomiya Miyano Shrine in Hyuga Province. Precincts have a solemn air and you can feel the power. It is said that six years before Emperor Jimmu ascended to the throne, he stopped by this place on his way to the east to pray for national peace, Ocean tranquility, and good luck Nagahisa, and enshrined the God of worship. And there are Benefits such as "Prosperity in business" because "Ooanamuchinomikoto," which is a divine virtue, gave birth to many wives and had many children with them, "peace of illness" because he established medical laws and helped many people, and "Prosperity in business" in Other. (2) Roadside Station Opened in 2013 (2013 (Heisei 25)) with the aim of revitalizing the town that was devastated by the foot-and-mouth disease of 2010 (2010 (Heisei 22)), "Roadside Station" has a variety of Fresh and delicious ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, and seafood that the "capital of agriculture" Tonomachi is proud of. In addition, Original products made with Local ingredients are also sold at this "Roadside Station", and among them, the popular NO.1 "Tomato Twist Fried" is a product that has repeat customers not only from within the In the town, but also from outside the town and prefecture! The "Roadside Station" filled with the charm of Tonomachi is worth visiting! 【Specialty products Gourmet of Tonomachi】 Next is the Specialty products and Gourmet of Tonomachi! Specialty products and gourmet foods including Many agricultural and livestock products exist in Tonomachi. This time, we will introduce three of them! (1) Tomato Tonomachi is the perfect environment for growing tomatoes! Water from the Osuzu Mountains, sea breeze from Hyuga-nada, and warm climate are exquisite. In addition, there are various types of tomatoes in Tonomachi, such as "Nigo 25," which is ordered from all over the country, and "Frutica," which boasts a honey-like sweetness, and it is good to and them! (2) Grapes More than 30 varieties of grapes are grown in Tonomachi. There are various types of There are such as Shine muscat, Sunny Roux ju, and Kyoho grapes, but in recent years it has also been called black muscat, and as the name suggests, the variety "Suzuka" that spreads a refreshing taste and flavor like muscat in the mouth is also noteworthy! (3) Tono Wine Speaking of the grapes introduced above、、、 wine! Commitment to using 100% Osuzu grapes (around Tonomachi) as raw materials, it is a wine that allows you to feel the climate of Tono. In 2004, a rosé wine made from the Campbell Early variety was selected as one of the "100 Best Wines in the World" by the Wine Report, and many other wines have won numerous awards both in Japan and abroad. Tono's wines are not limited to Japan, but there are many delicious wines that attract repeat customers from overseas! 【Tonomachi Tourism Association】 ◆ Finally, I would like to touch on the tourism association. We, the Tonomachi Tourism Association, are engaged in various activities such as promoting Tonomachi using social media and other means, and preparing and operating In the town Events. Recently, we have been renting out the Osuzu campsite on Mt. Osuzu and renting out electric cars. At Cool Japan, we will do our best to Broadcasting the charm of Tonomachi and provide Information that you can enjoy when you come for sightseeing, so Best regards!

The weather is fine and Carp streamers are swimming 🌼 comfortably in the sky The rape flowers are also in full bloom, so please come and visit us during Golden Week! Nagano City Nakajo "Alps Observation Square Dream Station" [Shooting date] 2025/4/30 Against the backdrop of the snowy Northern Alps, you can enjoy a bright rapeseed field that looks like a yellow carpet!

Fujiwara Palace Ruins in Nara Prefecture Due to work, I usually only have one Vacation a week on Weekdays, and most of the time I shoot when there are no people, but I can take a Sunday off only once a month, and it is a popular Spot Visit for family trips, so it was difficult to shoot like this. I gave instructions to my wife on my cell phone from quite a distance and waited for people to disappear, but I clicked the shutter at the moment when people stopped streaming more than I had imagined. I wanted to shoot in a horizontal composition, but I shot in a vertical position because people were reflected.

The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara Prefecture I finally came to the place I wanted to visit and see, and it was Sunday, so I could imagine it to some extent, but it was a very popular Spot for tourists from overseas.

This is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association. In the Garyu Park of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots Yellow-flowered cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit. Pink cherry blossoms are familiar, Someiyoshino, Oshima Yamazakura, etc. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the yellow cherry blossoms bloom. Turmeric, Gyoiko, found in Toyooka, Suzaka City, Sonosato Kizakura, etc., You can see yellow-flowered cherry blossoms. Garyu Park also has several walking courses. Climb Mt. Garyu (Elevation 471m), In the Northern Alps, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, While looking at the yellow cherry blossoms and the mountains leisurely, Enjoy the fresh greenery of Garyu Park. The pink cherry blossoms, Kanzan, and Yaebenishidale are in full bloom. Garyu Park Management Office (Suzaka City Zoo) Nagano, Suzaka City, Garyu 2-4-8 📞026-245-1770 About 25 minutes walk from Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station

During the GW period, I traveled to Kushiro in the vicinity. A trip to enjoy Nature, hearth, sushi, and other seafood. The Hotel has the largest Car parking lot in the city, which can Car accommodate about 170 cars, and it is very convenient to put in and take out Car during your stay! https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/...

〈Sand bath〉 If you dig a sandy beach, you will immediately have an open-air bath. Such an exciting and fun Spot is here in the sand bath. Thereare swans also fly, so there is always something to look forward to. This time, we will introduce this "sand bath" again! If you want to know more about it, please take a look at Teshikaga Navi. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/sunayu/...

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

Best time to visit the Skunk cabbage in "Otaniji Wetland"! Other Information on flowering in the city please see our Home page!

It is the Ruins of the Castle Turrets of Kubota Castle in Senshu Park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The collaboration between the cherry blossoms and the horn Turrets was very beautiful ✨ From the observation deck of this corner Turrets, you can overlook Akita City. Spring is a famous landmarks 🌸 for cherry blossoms and azaleas There was a cherry blossom Festival in Senshu Park, and it was ❣️ a lot of fun to see a lot of stalls and Stalls It's within walking distance from Akita Station, so I think ❣️ it's very easy to go sightseeing It seems that you can enjoy various flowers not only in Springs but also throughout the four seasons, so I would 😃 like to go again if I have the opportunity

Kochi Yawata Shrine Azalea Hill (Gunsei) City Designated Natural Monument. Azaleas in the shade still remain. If you go up the stone steps of more than 200 steps, you will find the worship hall and the Main Shrine There are. 〒791-0507 Saijo-shi, Tanbara-cho, Kochi 729-1 About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Komatsu IC

Nagoya Castle wrapped in wisteria This is Meijo Park Located in in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the few spots where you can see Nagoya Castle and wisteria shelf. I visited early in the morning, but it was 🤤 crowded with tourists Best time to visit continues 🤤 until the middle of GW

2025/4/19〜21 A solo trip to Shiraho on Ishigaki Island for 3 days and 2 nights. I found ♡ a cute Squid Fe near the inn Red and yellow flowers shine against the blue sky. On the second day, we took a ferry to Kuroshima. Stared at by a cow, I'm not a bad person. Send telepathy. Today, the Shiraho Coast is beautiful Thanks for the 1 beach cleanup a month. It's full of sparkle and vitality. The sea, the sky, the greenery, with warm and kind people I want to cherish it together for a long time. If you were thinking about such a thing, By the time I left, I missed Osaka. To everyone who has met and been involved, Thank you very much. I want to go see the blue sea again someday.

The wisteria shelves in Tennogawa Park were 🤤 in full bloom This is Tennogawa Park Located in in Aichi Prefecture. Since it was my first visit, I got lost 😅 in the cars parking lot, and it was a good walk after a week of making a 🥲 mistake in the pond Since it was GW, it was crowded with many people, but the place where you can take a reflection was even more crowded! But the reflection was 🤤 awesome

Ipponzakura in Hakuba Village Plain, Nagano Prefecture You can take pictures with the remaining snow of the Northern Alps in the background. The cherry blossoms in Hakuba Village bloom late in late April.

【Hokule'a Shonan|Water Photo Tour📸 Osezaki】 Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. The other day, at the popular Spot "Osezaki" in Nishi-Izu, we Held in 😁 a Water Photo Tour Speaking of Osezaki, it is a diving Spot where rich Nature spreads out that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced divers. The transparency was high on this day as well, making it a perfect shooting day! What I would like to recommend this time is that when taking photos in water, "dare to take pictures of things that you usually tend to avoid." For example, seaweed. In normal diving, seaweed is often avoided as much as possible to create compositions, but by daring to incorporate it, you can 📷 take photos with a different atmosphere than usual With seaweed in the background, it creates a story in the photo, It makes the subject stand out more. By making good use of what is in nature, the range of water photography will Unfolds significantly. The photographic equipment used is a Tg-7+ ring light. While it is a compact digital camera that is easy to handle even for beginners, Authentic photos can be taken depending on the ingenuity of this camera, which is also an attraction 📷 The sea of Osezaki today is truly a treasure trove of photogenics! Colorful creatures, softly swaying seaweed, A fantastic scene with light... Please take your camera and dive in 👀✨ 🌸 If it's Hokule'a Shonan, We will do our best to support those who want to take their time shooting in the water! ✔ I want to take my time and shoot until I'm satisfied. ✔ I would like you to carefully teach me the basic operation of the camera. ✔ I want to enjoy photography without difficulty only in shallow areas. Such requests are also welcome 😊 "What is a photo tour like?" and "Can I do it?" If you are worried, please feel free to contact us first! Let's 📸 give shape to your "I want to take a picture!" together A piece that can only be found in the water world, just for you. In Hokule'a Shonan, we will bring you a special photo dive experience! #UnderwaterPhotoTour #OceanPhotography #DivingInJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #NaturePhotography #ExploreTheOcean #CaptureTheMoment #HokuleaShonan

【Hamanoura Rice Terraces】 The terraced rice fields of Hamanoura in Genkai Town are filled with water before rice planting, and they are in the best season. During the magic hour at dusk, the sunset is reflected in the Paddy Field of the terraced rice fields, creating a beautiful scene.

Late-blooming Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) and Carp streamers The collaboration between Carp streamers swimming in the Spring breeze and Morimori's Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura) is wonderful "Hanedani Dandan Park" Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture 2025/4

🚴 ♀️✨ Start today! I started renting a bicycle! With the Base point of "Roadside Station Higashikawa Dosokan", it is now possible to rent a rotating Car! From Authentic Road Bikes to Electrically Assisted Rotating Cars, you can 😊 make reservations according to your purpose 📍 Location: 1-1-15 Higashimachi, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 🕘 Business hours:9:00~17:00 📞 Inquiry: 0166-68-4777 🔗 For details, please visit the "Higashikawa Town Tourism Association Home Page"! Feel 🌿 the breeze and go discover the charm of the East River

A world full of Japanese umbrellas This is Hotoku Temple Located in in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. This is a Temple Famous for its floor maples. We hold events according to the season. 🤤

Hello, this is 🌸 the Shosenkyo Tourist Association [Kanazakura Shrine Sacred Tree is in Best time to visit] 🌸 The sacred tree of Kanazakura Shrine is in Best time to visit right now. The pale golden petals are elegant and beautiful, as if they were clothed in light, and just looking at them makes your heart brighter. In addition, the sacred space surrounded by fresh greenery is beautiful enough to cleanse the mind and body. Why don't you visit Kanazakura Shrine during Golden Week Squid? Spend 🍃 a moment being healed by Nature and power

Hello, this is Koshu Local cuisine "Waraji". Shosenkyo Gorge is now entering a pleasant season, with fresh greenery dazzling and gently enveloping the Valleys. Please come and 🍃 spend a relaxing time while being healed by Nature After the walk, take a vacation 😌 at Waraji "Unashige", which is a plump and fragrant grilled domestic eel with plenty of secret sauce, is a true travel treat with a rich aroma and soft texture. GW has a luxurious time with the Nature of Shosenkyo Gorge. All the staff are looking forward 😊 to your visit

⭐️ Popular American influencer iJustine is visiting! On my first trip to Japan, I chose "Atami wreck & cave diving" Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, we went to our favorite diving Spot "Atami"! On this day, a special guest from the United States participated 🇺🇸✨ iJustine, who has fans all over the world on YouTube and social media, came to us! For my first trip to Japan and my first dive in Japan, I am truly honored 🙏 that you chose Hokule'a Shonan from among the many shops iJustine is a global influencer with about 7 million subscribers to her YouTube channel and more than 1 billion total views. Especially in the field of technology, he is familiar to many fans as a "father" who can be said to be the "original". We are filled with Impression and gratitude that she chose Hokule'a Shonan as the place for her first diving experience in Japan. 🚢 At the wreck point, you can have an exciting water experience! The first stop is to the wreck point, which is also a Specialties of Atami. iJustine was also very excited 🤩 by the large schools of fish and the dynamic scenery With a GoPro in hand, he shot 📸 many scenes 🤿 Try your first cave dive! In the second one, I tried cave diving! Scenes seemed a little nervous at first, but as soon as I got into the water, I went into relaxation mode. The moment I returned to the ship after diving, the first word I said was "Very fun!!" It was ✨ very impressive 🩵 The joy of being connected through the ocean Diving with international guests is many moments when the heart connects beyond words. It was a 🌊 day when I was reminded of the special power of the field of "the sea" iJustine, thank you very much There is a for having a wonderful time! I hope you enjoy 🗾💕 the rest of your trip to Japan 🇯🇵 The sea in Japan is still deep! In fact, there are still many attractive diving spots in Japan. Next time you come to Japan, let's go look for a new sea together! At Hokule'a Shonan, we offer a safe diving experience for first-timers. Whether you are a foreigner living in Japan or have come to Japan on a trip, please feel free to contact us 😊 #iJustine #YouTubeStar #TechInfluencer #GlobalCreators #DiveAtami #FirstTimeInJapan #HokuleaShonan #JapanDiving #EnglishFriendlyDiving #PADI5Star #ExploreJapan

Kikuchi Valleys, a healing spot with a dazzling view of fresh greenery Attraction representing Kikuchi in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture "Kikuchi Valleys" It is a beautiful Valleys that has been selected by Japan's Top 100 Forest Bathing Sites, Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters, and 100 best waterfalls in Japan. About 17km east of Kikuchi Downtown, Located between Elevation 500m~800m in the northwestern part of Mt. Aso, It is a relaxation forest consisting of a vast area of about 1193 ha. A beautiful cobalt blues mountain stream that is so transparent that the trees are reflected in the water. The average water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Especially on blue sky days, the blue of the water increases, and the beautiful sight of light shining through the trees Unfolds. In May, the contrast between the greenery of the trees, the sky and the mountain stream is very beautiful.. The murmur of the river, the chirping of birds, and many flowers are also blooming. The promenade in the Valleys is easy to walk and maintained, and there is an information board, so it is easy to understand and you can take a leisurely walk through the virgin forest. One of the attractions is that there are many waterfalls such as "430,000 Waterfalls", "Dawn Falls", and "Ryugabuchi", which were selected as 100 best waterfalls in Japan. Be sure to find your favorite waterfall. and facilities break Souvenir Corner, coffee made with delicious Valleys Water is also sold. You can spend a relaxing time while looking at the Valleys. Spring can feel the breath of life in the fresh greenery that has awakened from winter sleep. In summer, it is ideal as a summer resort, and it is said to be a natural cooler, so cool and clear that you will be enveloped in the air. Autumn leaves in autumn and dignified air in winter. Please experience the Kikuchi Valleys in the Four Seasons. ■About Kikuchi Valleys■ 〇Opening period: April 1st ~ November 30th (every year) 〇Opening hours 8:30~17:00 〇 Maintenance and management cooperation fund High school student ~: 300 yen per person * The cooperation money receipt comes with a 200 yen discount ticket that can be used at Kikuchi Hot spring stop by. 【Cars】 First Car Parking Lot Approx. 80 cars / 7 large cars Second Car Parking Lot Approx. 45 cars (busy season only) Central Car parking lot: Approx. 80 cars (only during peak seasons) During Golden Week and peak seasons, a free shuttle bus runs from the central Car parking lot. 【Car Fee】 Regular Car: 300 yen Motorcycle: 200 yen Micro: 1,000 yen Large: 2,000 yen 【Kikuchi Sightseeing Ainori Taxi】 A sightseeing Taxi that connects Kikuchi City's main Sightseeing spots (Kikuchi Valleys, etc.) with the downtown area and requires advance reservation. Operating days are Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, substitute holidays, and Golden Week. The service is suspended during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd). Take a deep breath in the Kikuchi Valleys. Soak up negative ions and spend a relaxing time in nature.