One after another, Water are entering ☀️ the rice fields of In the town The Northern Alps reflected in the water mirror are unique 🏔️ to this time of year

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is the Tourism Development Association of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture. Otoyo Town is located in the central part of Shikoku, north of Kochi Prefecture, and is a mountainous area surrounded by the rich nature of the Shikoku Mountains. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Otoyo Town to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access to Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The Otoyo is located just a short distance from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, There is a it is very convenient to Access in Car. Use Osugi Station and Otaguchi Station on the JR Dosan Line are also available, and it takes about 30 minutes from Kochi City. 【Access by plane】 ・From all over Japan to Kochi Ryoma Airport ・From Tokyo (Haneda): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・From Tokyo (Narita): Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes ・About 55 minutes from Nagoya (Chubu) ・About 1 hour from Nagoya (Komaki) ・ About 45 minutes from Osaka (Itami) ・About 45 minutes from Kobe ・About 50 minutes from Fukuoka 【Time required to JR Osugi Station (approximate)】 ・ About 2 hours from Tokushima Station ・From Takamatsu Station: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ・ About 2 hours from Okayama Station ・From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes ・From Shin-Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・From Hiroshima: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes ・From Hakata: Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes ・From Kagoshima: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes ・About 30 minutes from Kochi Station 【Access by Car to Otoyo Interchange】 ・From Nagoya IC: Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes ・From Suita IC in China: Approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes ・From Okayama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes ・From Hiroshima IC: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes ・ About 6 hours from Fukuoka IC ・From Tokushima IC: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes ・ About 1 hour from Takamatsu Chuo IC ・From Matsuyama IC: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes ・ About 25 minutes from Kochi IC ■Basic Information of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The population of Otoyo is about 2,900 (as of April 2025), and about 90% of the town is made up of mountain forests, and the Yoshino River that stream the In the town, the beautiful Valleys and the scenery of terraced rice fields make it a town where visitors can feel the Healing and Impression, and the tranquility and the change of the seasons away from the hustle and bustle of the city. ■History of Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture Otoyo Town has prospered as an important place for transportation since ancient times. In particular, the Toyonaga and Otaguchi districts were crowded with people and Supplies as Post Towns of the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. Buraku Temple Yakushido, founded in 724, and many other spots where you can feel the taste of history. In 1955, "Higashi-Toyonaga Village", "Nishi-Toyonaga Village", "Osugi Village", and "Amatsubo Village" merged to form "Otoyo Village", and the town was named after the "Dai" of Large cedar and the "Toyo" of Toyonaga. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree Special Natural Monument of the country. With a circumference of 13.5 m and a height of 56 m, it is one of the largest giant trees in Japan, boasting an estimated age of 3,000 years, and is a symbol of Otoyo Town. There is also a Song Monument of singer Hibari Hibari Misora, and it is a popular Spot for fans. ・Buraku Temple Yakushido The Heian period architecture remains intact, and it is the only national treasure building in Kochi Prefecture. The hall, tucked away in the mountains, calms the hearts of those who visit. ・Kajika Forest Elevation Mountain Climbing Spot of 1,400 m. And Kajika Forest, a mountain villa at the 8th station, has an astronomical observatory and is popular for stargazing, camping, and trekking. ・Yone rice terraces Beautiful terraced rice fields that can be said to be the original scenery of Japan. The Water in Spring, the golden Rice Ears in autumn, and the superb scenery of the Four Seasons Unfolds. ・Yutorist Park Otoyo Spot where you can enjoy Barbecue and camping in Nature. It is also recommended for families and groups. ■Introduction to Roadside Stations in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture The "Roadside Station Osugi" is very close to the Japanese cedar Great Cedar Tree, There is a is a convenient resting Spot where you can get Local Specialty products and Tourist Information. Goishicha tea, ginburo beans, and other items unique to Otoyo Town are also available. ■ Gourmet and specialty products introduced at a roadside station in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture 【Gourmet】 ・Tachikawa Soba Hand-made Country Soba with a high aroma of 100% Soba flour. You can taste it at Meals or Roadside Station in the In the town. ・Konchin A simple local sweets that makes use of the flavor of burdock. It is a nostalgic taste of home. 【Specialty products】 ・Goishicha tea Tea made by completely fermenting tea leaves. Ands has a unique sour taste and aroma, and it is also attracting the attention of health-conscious people. ・Ginburo beans A rare bean that is said to be a symbol of longevity. It is processed into boiled beans and Japanese sweets, and is perfect as a souvenir. ・Yuzu products Ponzu sauce and jam made with yuzu harvested in Otoyo Town are popular. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ■Events and festivals in Otoyo Town, Nagaoka District, Kochi Prefecture ・Adonis Flower Festival 【Held in period: mid-February to early March】 It is festival to be Held in at the time when the town flower "Adonis Ramosa Flower" reaches its Best time to visit. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the flowery village. ・Otaguchi Yakushi Summer Festival, Noryo Fireworks Display 【Held in: August 19】 In addition to a variety of programs such as accordion playing, hula dancing, and Yosakoi Naruko Dance, the summer night will be colored by a fireworks festival. ・Segaki Lantern Floating 【Held in: August】 The shape varies from region to region, but it is a fantastic Buddhist event in which bamboo is erected in the center of a boat-shaped lantern and 200~300 lanterns are lit around it. ■To Otoyo Town, where Nature and culture come to life Spring flowers, summer starry sky, autumn rice terraces, winter game dishes. Otoyo, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to Broadcasting the charm of Otoyo Town, so please follow us!

　About 25 minutes by car from Hida Takayama Downtown, this kominka house stands quietly. In the house built by the master craftsman of Hida, Kiso horses are still bred. It is a historical building where you can see the scenery of a former Farming village, but even small children There are fun elements everywhere. There are days when it is temporarily closed, but in a place that has become a Sightseeing spot If you are bored, it may be a place that sticks. 　

Implementation of Accommodation discount at Kawayu Onsen (5/7~, limited to those in eastern Hokkaido) Subject those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, and Tokachi in Eastern Hokkaido will be Implementation a Kawayu Onsen Accommodation discount campaign. The period is May 7 (Water) ~ every day except Saturday. Please take this opportunity to visit Kawayu Onsen. (It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so be quick!) ） <Kawayu Accommodation Discount 2025 Overview> 【Subject period】 May 7, 2025 (Water) ~ July 18, 2025 (Fri) Weekdays and Sundays [Discount amount] Adult 2,000 yen / Child 1,000 yen per night 【Subjects】 Those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, Tokachi [How to apply] ・Please check directly from the official website of each facilities. ・Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 1st. ・ It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so please apply as soon as possible! < Subject facilities> To make a reservation, click on each accommodation name and visit the official website. ・Kawayu Kanko Hotel 015-483-2121 ・KKR Kawayu 015-483-2643 ・ Inn Kinkiyu 015-483-2211 ・ inn Kinkiyu Bettei Su Squid 015-486-9701 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/20250430/...

[Held in! ] GW Project] Teshikaga Town Museum Stamp Rally Held in a Stamp Rally around 4 museums in Teshikaga during Golden Week! During the period of April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun), 2025, a Stamp rally will be Held in around the four Museum facilities in the Teshikaga. Subject facilities are four museums: "Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum", "Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall", "Kawayu Visitor Center", and "Teshikaga Town Hometown History Museum". Collect stamps from 3 of the subject facilities to receive wonderful souvenirs! Adult and children can enjoy the Golden Week project, and it is also perfect for making memories of your trip. 【Held in】 2025 (Reiwa 7) April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun) * Please be aware of the Closed days of each museum. *On April 30 and May 7, two of the participating museums will be closed. [How to participate] (1) Get a "Stamp Card" at the Window of each facility (2) Collect stamps by visiting three or more facilities (3) Fill out the "Stamp Card" and give it to the staff. (4) Please receive an "Original Postcard" in exchange for a Stamp Card (5) Premiums (assortment of Specialty products) will be given to 10 winners by lottery from among the applicants! * The announcement of the winners will be replaced by the shipment of Premiums * Premiums will be shipped only to Japan and are scheduled to be shipped after mid-June -Stamp Rally Subject Facilities- 1) Teshikaga Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum (open open all year during the period) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kussharo Downtown 1-jo 14 Phone: 015-484-2128 2) Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall (open open all year during the period) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-1-20 Phone: 015-483-2924 3) Kawayu Visitor Center (Closed on 4/30 and 5/7) ■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6 Phone: 015-483-4100 4) Teshikaga Hometown History Museum (Closed: 4/29~30, 5/4~7) ■ Address: 3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikaga Town (inside the Mashu Tourism and Culture Center) Phone: 015-482-2368 Inquiries Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Social Education Division, Social Education Section 〒088-3211 2-3-2 Chuo, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone number: 015-482-2948 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025gw_museum/...

Hoshitoge (Niigata Prefecture)2024.06.05 About 200 Paddy fields of various sizes Unfold on the slopes like fish scales, and it is a terraced rice field where a sea of clouds easily appears, and in 2022 it was certified as a "Tsunagu Terraced Rice Heritage" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water. In May-June, Water enter the Paddy Field and become Water mirror. There is also a teahouse, which opens at dawn and you can enjoy freshly cooked rice balls.

In the Horigane-Hotaka area of the National Alps Azumino Park, tulips and rape flowers are in Best time to visit! There are 320,000 tulip flower fields of 117 varieties and 5 million yellow carpets in the Satoyama Zone terraced rice fields For details, please visit the Official website of National Alps Azumino Park. https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/...

Azumino was chilled to 3 degrees Celsius this morning It was covered by high pressure and and a superb view under the blue sky Water mirror reflecting the white ridge of the Northern Alps and the blue sky Right now, Azumino is going through the most beautiful time of the year

【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 time, I would like to introduce one of the participating kilns, "Yugen Kiln". Please take a look 💁 ♀️💁 ♂️💁 In the next post Amakusa we will also introduce two potters from the town who will be participating! 🌸 Mugen Kiln "Mugen Kiln" is a place of creation where the unique worldview of potter Seiko Tanaka, who once admired poets, comes to life. Inspired by poetry and art, the works are vessels for everyday use, but they also have a presence as if they were works of art. Mr. Tanaka, who has a deep knowledge of earthenware and folk crafts, has unique motifs, as if each work has a story or message inn in it. Oyster the imagination of the person who picks it up and leaves a mysterious aftertaste. The vessels of the dream kiln seem to speak in the silence. In each of them, Mr. Tanaka's sensibility and poetic spirit are gently imbued. 📍 Mugen Kiln 〒863-2506 Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa District Reihoku Shirakio 588-1 TEL:080-1703-6886 【 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

To "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" It has gained a hibernation period and has started operating for the 2025 season, so I came to visit you immediately. Popeye has a store Thereare at the end of the mountain side of the Kamisahoro district. A cute circular exterior with a flat roof and a wooden sign will welcome you. The inside of the store faces south, the meadow Unfolds and overlooks the Hidaka Mountains, and it is a comfortable space with a lot of sunlight coming in. Regardless of age or gender, small children are also welcome. menu are and set menu, pasta, rice, desserts, etc. Especially recommended is the lunch menu "Seasonal Popeye Lunch" It seems that the contents change every month. The staple rice is kamai, which is cooked at the restaurant. It seems that this kamai rice will also be changed to white rice, so please feel free to talk to us. * Since the quantity is limited, it may run out early. It is about 15 minutes by Car from Shintoku Station, about 11 kilometers away. Drive on a sunny day, lunch time while looking at the scenery leisurely, eat after enjoying a lot of Activities in the In the town, and more! Please stop by 💁 ♀️ * The Regular holiday is every week (Monday), but if the Holidays is (Monday), it will be Vacation after the next day. * Squid if you are planning to visit the store from a distance, it may be better to check in advance if it is open. "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" Regular holiday: (Monday) Contact: 080-5592-6798 #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Gourmet #Hokkaido Tourism #Hokkaidō #Tokachi #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Tokachi Gourmet #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Gourmet #Small Forest of #Restaurant #Restaurant Popeye #Popeye #Welcome Shintoku Town #Welcome back to Shintoku Town #hokkaido #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaido_love #ilovehokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidolikers #hokkaidolove #hokkaidosgram #hokkaidofood #hokkaidotravel #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku

【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 "Unshu Kiln"! 🌸 Unshu Kiln Reihoku Tomioka. "Unshu Kiln" stands on the seaside, which is affectionately known as the "West Sea" by the Locals. The pottery maker in this area is the kiln owner, Mr. Miyoshi. Unshu Kiln's unique technique, in which flowers blooming in the field are pressed against clay to capture patterns, reflects the breath of Nature directly on the vessel. The works with a simple and gentle appearance gently accompany our daily lives and add quiet joy. One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat is to visit a conversation with the friendly Miyoshi. Among the old photographs displayed in the exhibition room, you can also see Miyoshi's father-in-law taking on the challenge of shark hunting, a shark fishing that was once popular in Tomioka. During the Spring kiln tour, in addition to selling agricultural products, second-hand tools and succulent shop will also appear. Enjoy a relaxing time with the gentle air of the western sea. 📍 Unshu Kiln 〒863-2507 2829 Tomioka, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto TEL:0969-35-0945 【 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. 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.