The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture. Zen has greatly influenced traditional Japanese culture, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and martial arts. Zen has had a great influence on traditional Japanese culture. It is also said that modern etiquette is based on the The Ogasawara school of etiquette, which is said to have become the standard of modern etiquette, is said to have been established by relating Zen manners to the lifestyle of the samurai class. #teaceremony #japanesetea #calligraphy

I have found that bushido means to die He was willing to die for a certain purpose. If you always act with the intention of dying every morning and evening, and if you are willing to die, you will be able to fulfill your family duties without fail for the rest of your life.

Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

Martial arts and cultural arts emphasize the importance of learning kata, the basic movements of the school, as well as the learning of a predetermined form and at the same time the mental state at the time it is done.

The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

The Way of the Brush Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

The Tea Ceremony As a samurai, I must strengthen my character. As a human being, I must perfect my spirit.

Sunday, September 8 was the Children's Festival at Hodaka Shrine, and children's boats were towed from each of the three towns It was towed through each ward and gathered at Hotaka Shrine before noon for Dedication The children of the district acted as towers, and the boat-shaped festival float "Mifune" proceeded through Azumino September 26th and 27th is "Hodaka Shrine Mifune Festival" On the 27th, in a hands-on tour sponsored by the Tourist Association, you can tow a large adult boat weighing more than 5 tons with Local residents as a tow Please check the Tourist Association Official website for details

Limited to October and November　 Seasonal apple harvesting experience & exciting Cycling > Let's make apple pie in an apple orchard" [AM 3-hour Course] When the bright red apples are in full bloom, it is a special time to spend in the vast apple orchard A Limited Time tour where you can taste seasonal apples ♪ begins We look ♪ forward to your participation For details and reservations, please Azumino Tourism Association Home page

What is the most important thing for a samurai to know? To face what you want to accomplish, risking every minute and every second of your life for it.

Martial arts and cultural arts emphasize the importance of learning kata, the basic movements of the school, as well as the learning of a predetermined form and at the same time the mental state at the time it is done.

Japanese calligraphy is a symbol of Japanese culture and has an exotic appeal to foreigners who feel a sense of harmony, and there exist characteristics that lead to the root of Japanese “politeness

When a young man who aspires to be a samurai crosses the threshold of my house, he will not cross it again until he has made a name for himself in the world.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!! This is the Saikai City Tourism Association. Nagasaki Prefecture Saikai (Saikai) is located in the Northern part of Nishisonogi Peninsula (Nishisonogi Peninsula), and is located in the center of Nagasaki City and Sasebo City, and is an area where you can feel the rich Nature and history. Surrounded by Goto-nada Sea, Sasebo Bay, and Omura Bay in the three sides of the city, most of the area Gari intricately Coast in the Asu style. Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is surrounded by a beautiful Coastline and abundant nature, and is also attractive as a sightseeing spot. We will introduce such recommendations of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it. ◇◇◇Access to Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Saikai does not have a Train transport network, so you can Use Access Car and buses. ◇Access by Car from Nagasaki City It takes about 1 hour by car from Nagasaki City to Saikai City. Use the Nagasaki Expressway and Access to the city via the Saikai Pearl Line. This route allows you to drive while enjoying the beautiful coastline. ◇Access by bus from Nagasaki Station Use Nagasaki Bus and Saikai Transit from Nagasaki Station to Saikai City Office for about 1 hour and 35 minutes ◇Access by bus from Sasebo Station About 50 minutes to Use Saikai Bridge West Exit the Saihi Bus ◇◇◇About Saikai City, Nagasaki It has a population of about 25,000 (as of 2024) and is characterized by a rich lifestyle living in harmony with Nature. It is also attractive that you can enjoy Fresh Local produce in an area where agriculture and fishing are thriving. In particular, Saikai City is known as a mandarin orange producing area, and many crops are harvested that take advantage of the warm climate and rich soil. ◇◇◇History of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture The western part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula and nearby Outlying Islands have flourished as whaling bases since the 1630s. There are that coal mining began after the Meiji era and was very busy. Later, in 2005, five towns, Seihi, Oshima, Saikai, Oseto, and Sakito, merged to form the current Saikai City. ◇◇◇Popular Sightseeing spots in Saikai City, Nagasaki There are many popular Sightseeing spot There are in the Saikai. Here are some of them. ◇Nagao Ruins of the Castle Observatory From the observation deck, you can overlook the islands of Goto-nada Sea, and the bright red Sunset over the sea is so beautiful that it swallows words. Thereare it is popular as a photo spot with a superb view. ◇Hachiningatake Park The park is located on the central ridge of the Nishisonogi Peninsula, and you can see the entire Omura Bay from the observation decks prepared at the top of the mountain. The sea and mountains in the distance show a different expression depending on the season. ◇The smallest park in Japan On Matsushima, which floats on the Goto-nada Sea west of the Nishisonogi Peninsula Nature there is a "The smallest park in Japan" with only one wooden bench and There are palm tree. The park overlooks the ocean. ◇Sakito Seaside Park Sakito Seaside Park is a seaside park with highly transparent seawater and white sand. Toilets and showers are also available, so it is a recommended Spot for sightseeing in the summer season. ◇Nanatsugama Cave Nanatsugama Cave is a limestone cave that rose from the seabed about 30 million years ago. A part of it is open as a tourist cave. Entrance fee Adult 800 yen/person Junior high school student 400 yen/person Elementary school student 200 yen/person Infant (4 years old and over) 100 yen/person Currently, 35 caves have been discovered, but it is a huge limestone cave group that has not yet been confirmed in its entirety. ◇Roadside Station Saikai Roadside Station Saikai is a popular spot where you can buy Saikai Specialty Products and Souvenirs. We especially recommend the original gelato and soft serve ice cream. The facilities have a large semicircular dome shape that resembles mandarin oranges, and everyone who visits can enjoy it. ◇◇◇Experiences you can enjoy in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture In Saikai City, you can enjoy various experiences that are roughly divided into three parts: "sea experience", "mountain experience", and "manufacturing experience". Here are just a few: ◇ Mandarin orange picking experience Saikai is known as a famous production area one of the best mandarin orange in the prefecture, and you can enjoy mandarin orange hunting during the harvest season (November every year). The experience of harvesting Fresh mandarin orange by yourself is also popular with Families, and you can enjoy the fresh taste on the spot. ◇◇◇Specialty products of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture ◇Unshuu mandarin oranges Saikai's Unshu Mandarin Oranges is a nationally acclaimed specialty, with early maturing "Haraguchi early mandarin orange" (end of October ~ beginning of December) and very early maturing "Iwasaki early mandarin orange" (end of September ~ October) varieties There are. Mandarin oranges grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil are characterized by their sweet and juicy taste, making them a gastronomical delicacies that makes you feel the visit of winter. ◇Oshima Tomatoes Saikai Oshima Tomatoes is a Tomatoes characterized by its rich sweetness and sourness, and There are popular as a specialty of Local. (Period: February ~ early May) Sugar content makes it taste like fruit. There are these specialty products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ◇◇◇Tourist Information of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Surrounded by a rich Nature environment, you can enjoy a variety of Sightseeing spot and experiences, Saikai There are discover something new every time you visit. We will continue to send out recommendations of Saikai City that we could not introduce this time on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please enjoy it! !!

[Sanbashi Festival 2024] The 3rd "Sanbashi Festival" will be held in! In the seaside park "Sanbashi Hiroba", a large gathering of beer festivals, stalls, and kitchen cars! In addition to a lot of stage events, the port's unique "Night Show on the Water with Light and Music" will be the Finale ♪ again this year The "Children's Ohamaori" Going down to the beach Held in at the same time, and you can also enjoy the Events of taking pictures of children wearing portable shrine in happy clothes. ■Venue: Sanbashi Plaza (in front of K's Harbor) ■ Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Keiyo Line / Chiba City Monorail "Chiba Minato Station" towards the sea ■Address: 1-20-1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba Prefecture Chiba City ■ Admission: Free * For details, search for "Sanbashi Festival"!

Annual festivals Wasshoi experience tour] Hodaka Shrine "Mifune Festival" where huge festival floats parade Let's tow the ship together! … We have started selling experience tours! It is a festival that is Held in at Hodaka Shrine on September 26 and 27 every year, and a ship-shaped festival float is towed even though it is a prefecture without a sea On the 27th of this festival, the magnificent "Battle of Mifune" is a spectacle, with huge hulls weighing up to 5 tons colliding with each other This time, on this tour, you can have a valuable experience of towing this boat Please take this opportunity to experience the "Mifune Festival"! 【Privileges of the experience tour】 (1) Tow a huge Adult boat that can only be towed by locals to Hodaka Shrine! (2) Comes with a cool T-shirt specially made for the Mifune Festival! Let's put it on and join in! (3) I'm happy! Limited "Mifune Festival" with shuin stamps! (4) The biggest showcase, the climactic scene where the hulls of two adult boats collide, has a close pier seat! (5) Let's raise your luck from Hodaka Shrine, the strongest Power Spot! Please check the Azumino Tourism Association Official website for details.

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

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

[A large gathering in a tree dream until night! ] 】 Held every year in July, Kimu Culture Night. Extending the closing time to 8 p.m. From children to adults, non-Village residents can enter for free. This year, it coincided with the morning class day for elementary school students. It was lively after noon. The children were gathered Workshop on making puppets and to experience the behind-the-scenes of puppet shows. Children use work gloves to make dolls such as cats and rabbits. When the shape is formed, the decoration is made with cloth or felt. It is a doll making that exceeded the expectations of the organizers, but it was exciting. In addition, the puppet show started Nature with the puppets I made. It was a venue full of smiles. Elementary school students in the upper grades showed interest in the musical instruments used in the puppet show. They helped me set the stage for the puppet show at night. Even the lighting settings... Reliable! And at night, a performance by the Nishinaka brass band and Performed by the puppet theater Circle Doremi. The music, the dolls' voices, and the children's voices A night of resounding tree dreams. Restrooms available for a wonderful time! #Komu Museum of Art #Nishiokoppe Village #Culture Night #Open until night #Puppet Theater Circle Doremi #Nishinaka Brass Band Club #Children's Theater #Gun Hand Puppets

【Chiba City Science Museum】 Chiba City Science Museum is popular as a participatory science museum that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. In particular, the dome-shaped planetarium has a reputation for being a place where you can realistically experience the beauty of the starry sky and the mystery of the universe, and there are plenty of programs for a wide range of ages. And 140 hands-on devices on the permanent exhibition floor, Workshops and Events are held in, mainly on weekends. This facilities is the perfect Spot for family outings and school trips, Restrooms available as well as a place to nurture future scientists. 〇 Introduction of Events currently Held in Science de Mysterious Summer Festival "Kagaku Expedition Sama~School" "Science Classes for Adults" "Science at Home" * For details, search "Chiba City Science Museum"! ■ Access: ・About a 5-minute walk from Chiba Monorail Yoshikawa Park Station ・About 6 minutes on foot from Keisei Chiba Chuo Station ■Address: 4-5-1 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City Kiboru 7F ■ Admission: Paid ■ Parking lot: Restrooms available (charged) The Chiba City Science Museum is surrounded by attractive Spots such as Chiba Shrine, Chiba City Museum of Art, and Chiba Castle (Chiba City Township Museums) within walking distance. Enjoy a stroll through these facilities after visiting the Science Museum.

Atami Mr./Ms. Beach Water Park is popular every day! Please come and visit us! Held in period: July 13, 2024 (Sat) ~ August 25, 2024 (Sun) Venue name: Atami Mr./Ms. Beach (east side) Ocean about 30m square (reception is on the sandy beach in the foreground) Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Higashi Coast Town (Ocean on the east side of Mr./Ms. Beach) Use hours: 10:00~16:00 (Reception closes at 15:15) * Complete replacement system (including replacement and break time) 10:00～11:00 11:00～12:00 12:00～13:00 13:00～14:00 14:00～15:00 15:00～16:00 Fee: 2,000 yen for 1 hour for high school students and older, 1,500 yen for 1 hour for elementary and junior high school students * Use by children under elementary school age Contact: Atami Tourism Association Phone 0557-85-2222 Access/About 5 minutes by bus bound for "Atami Port" from Atami Station→ 3 minutes walk Get off→ "Mr./Ms. Beach" ● Reception is only available on the local beach on the day (cannot be accepted by Phone, Internet, etc.) * Reception starts at the local beach from 9:30 on the day (advance phone reservation is not possible). You can purchase available times on the same day at the time of reception. * Held in will be closed as soon as the number is reached. * Use all users will be required to wear a life jacket (rental). * Use time cannot be extended. (Continuous purchases are not possible to prevent heat stroke.) * Elementary school students 1st ~ 3rd grade can enter with a guardian. (Accompanying guardians are not allowed to be minors) * In the event of stormy weather (strong winds, etc.) or warnings (lightning, etc.), admission will be restricted. (Even if it is Use in time Same as above) * Due to the approach of a typhoon, playground equipment There are temporarily removed (Use suspended) in advance. * Please note that if you suddenly restrict admission in the above situation, Use for less than 30 minutes will be refunded, and no refund will be given for more than 30 minutes. * Restrooms available with lifesavers and AEDs. * If Mr./Ms. Beach Beaches is closed, the water park will also be canceled.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Rental Tent Sauna Enjoy the Nature of Gokase in the Tent Sauna! You can rent a tent Sauna in Gokase Towns. Why don't you enjoy the Sauna whenever you want, where you want, with your favorite friends? Assembling a tent Sauna is easy! The stove is also made of iron, so the temperature Gari rises in no time! In addition, you can also do a roulu and refresh your mind and body! You can read more about how to assemble a tent Sauna on @kikor_i78 Mr./Ms.'s Instagram. Please experience "Toto" in Gokase! <Fee> Tent & Stove Rental ・Weekdays 10,000 yen / Holidays 12,000 yen ・ Trim chair 500 yen < Contact> ・Instagram: @kikor_i78 ・Phone: 070-2381-0320 (available only at 17~19)

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】Cotton Cafe "Cotton Cafe" is held in on the third Saturday of every month. Here, you can experience yarn spinning using organic cotton grown in Gokase Towns. Handmade cakes are also very popular. Why don't you have a leisurely chat and experience yarn spinning? * No application required < business days> third Saturday of every month <business hours>13:00~15:00 < place> 〒882-1201 Kuraoka 5929 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture

【Gokase Towns Experience, Miyazaki Prefecture】Pizza making experience "Villa corasita" where you can experience cooking while looking directly below the Italian Tomatoes field (vinyl House) completed in March of 2022 (Reiwa 4) You can make pizza using a wood-burning stove in a stylish villa (detached) like in the countryside towns of France and Italy. <business hours> Lunch experience 11:00~14:00 Evening Experience 17:00~19:00 How long does it take to <> Approx. 90 minutes (1 lesson: 4 or more ~ 8 people) * If there are more than 8 people, it will be a rotation system. <Fee> ・Adult (junior high school students and older) 3,850 yen ・Children 1,650 yen 　* Reservation required (up to 5 days before the desired date) 4 people or more ~ 8 people < application>Villa corasita 〒882-1201 1473-18 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture ・Phone: 0982-83-2017 (Weekdays 9:00~17:00)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Tea kettle roasting experience Nowadays, the production of kama-roasted tea is small nationwide. It has a clear golden color and is less astringent and bitter than steamed green tea. You can experience making such kama-roasted tea. <Fee> kettle roasting experience 2,000 yen * Reservation required / depending on Period < application> Miyazaki Chabo Co., Ltd. 〒882-1202 4966 Mulberry Nouchi, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture ・Business hours: 9:00~16:00 Phone: 0982-82-0211 Fax: 0982-82-0316

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Experience】Tea tasting experience "Miyazaki (Standing Saki) Tea House" that produces rare "Kama-roasted tea" Tea tasting experience is available here. Even with the same kama-roasted tea, different types of tea leaves will have different flavors and tastes. Tea you like can be purchased on the spot. <Fee> tasting experience 1,000 yen~ * Reservation required < application> Miyazaki Chabo Co., Ltd. 〒882-1202 4966 Mulberry Nouchi, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture ・Business hours: 9:00~16:00 ・Phone number: 0982-82-0211 Fax: 0982-82-0316

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Experience】Yamame Nature Fishing Spot The concept of the "Yamame Nature Fishing Spot" is a wild experience where you can grab and kill a living creature with your own hands, Mackerel it yourself, cook it, and eat it. Restrooms available are made throughout the pond to make deep ponds and fishing spots to avoid crowding. We did not use any concrete or other structures, and made it a fishing spot in its Nature state. < Fishing Fee> one person 1,500 yen (tax included, fishing rod, bait, biku, fishing permit set) You can take home up to 500g of fish for free. Please purchase 100g or more for 250 yen for 100g. You can take the fish you catch home with you in the BBQ garden. (Free). The reception window is the cooking inn "Enoha-no-ie". <Application> Enohanoya (9:00~17:00 *Rest on stormy weather days There are) 〒882-1201 4615 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-83-2326 Fax: 0982-83-2324 ●Yamame BBQ Self Garden● We expanded the eaves of Enoha's house on the opposite bank of the fishing pond to create a BBQ garden. Restrooms available, a cooking area, a charcoal furnace and a timber table are available for free use. <facilities royalty> one person 500 yen (including charcoal, fire burner, various cooking utensils, seasonings, bamboo skewers, etc., tax included) In the BBQ garden, you can eat fish grilled with salt, grilled in Butter, smoked, or cooked Other. The reception window is the cooking inn "Enoha-no-ie".

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Canoe & Stunning Canoeing in winter? Isn't it cold? No, there are a way to enjoy canoeing in winter! That is "Canoe & Southing". After canoeing and entering the Sauna, your body and mind will be rejuvenated! Would you like to experience it in the great Nature? Sauna rice is also a Gastronomical delicacies unique to Gokase! *January ~ March <Fee>Adult (high school students and older) 9,000 yen (with Sauna rice: Tokuhor nabe) <Application >Nature Kawajin (E-mail: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)