Photographed on August 9, 25. This is the Suzu Araragi wind chime of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. I found a pink wind chime. 🎐

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is the boar's eye of the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It is said to bring amulets and good fortune.

Photographed on August 9, 25. Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Unusually, there were no people, so I photographed the Main Shrine.

Today, I took a walk around Tokyo. Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Kochi Prefecture Shimanto City Tourism Association. Shimanto City is a Rich in nature city located in the southwestern part of the Kochi Prefecture, facing 1,100m-class mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and the name of the city is derived from the Shimanto River that streams through the city. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Shimanto City to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Car from Kochi Ryoma Airport 1 hour by Express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic Information of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture With a population of about 30,000 (as of June 2025), it has the third largest population in Kochi Prefecture. Forests occupy about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which stream through the city, has a total length of 196 km, has no Dam in the main stream, and is known as "the last Clear streams of the Japan", and the city's catch phrase is "A city that lives with the river". ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The Former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called "Little Kyoto of Tosa", and the cityscape that the Norifusa Ichijo, which turned down about 550 years ago during the Onin War, followed Kyoto and Maintenance Grid Layout still remains. The Traditional charm of culture, history and Nature is perfect for walking. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Submersible Bridge ・There are are nine submersible bridges in the main stream, such as the Sada Submersible Bridge and the Iwama Submersible Bridge activity ・Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat ・Canoe, SUP ・Shimantori Barbecue ・Cycling history ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanke Tenmangu ・Kuroson Shrine eclipse ・Salt Tataki ・Billi Gatsuo ・Bushukan chuhai ・Ayu ・Eel ・River shrimp ・Gori ■To Shimanto City, where Nature and culture come to life Shimanto City, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal travel 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 Shimanto City, so please follow us!

[✨ Events on ✨ the three-day weekend] The three-day holiday starts 😁 tomorrow Gokase Town is full of 🎆 Events "Yaki Happy Festival 🎤" Set in a Gokase Winery-style hall, this festival is a place where you can enjoy delicious Gourmet food, wine, and music! As a festivals connecting Osaka and Gokase, it will It will be a lot of fun! from the eve of the festival. Why don't you have a good time to your heart's content while feeling the pleasant breeze in the rich nature of Gokase? 【Held in date】 Eve Festival: Friday, August 8, 2025 17:00~21:00 Main Festival: Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:00~17:00 【Held in】 Gokase Winery style hall "Gokase Festival 🎆" An annual festivals that colors the summer of Gokase Town! The parking lot Car Town hall Gokase Town will be the venue, and it will be crowded with many people. Gourmet food at the stalls, stage events, and much Fun are a lot of. At the Finale of the Festival, fireworks light up the night sky. Let's enjoy the summer night in Gokase Town together! 【Held in date】 Sunday, August 10, 2025 15:00~20:00 (Fireworks start at 20:00) 【Held in】 Car parking lot for visitors Town hall Gokase Town 『 Palm Gion City 👐 』 You can do whatever you want in the countryside. A heartwarming handmade market filled with such thoughts. Set in the Gion Shrine, there are more than 20 unique handmade goods and delicious food and drinks. This time, too, an artist who is active in Kyoto's "Hyakuban-san's Handmade Market" will open a special Stalls ！ Why don't you come and look for wonderful works that excite your heart in the Nature of Gokase? * In case of rain, the venue may change. 【Held in date】 Monday, August 11, 2025 9:00~15:00 (postponed to August 12 in case of rain) 【Held in】 Gion Shrine (Kuraoka, Gokase-cho)

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Summer Visit 2025 On this day, Gluttonous Kasai will deliver Fresh Hoya Hoya Information. Do you all know what Natsu Natsu is all about? It's good to have a Traditional Charm of the scorching heat that can only be experienced in this season, but the "summer festival" where you can enjoy the coolness, tranquility and Traditional Charm of the evening is held at Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine!! During this period, in addition to lighting up the Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, Kagura by the Suwa Grand Shrine priestess, dance music by Local people, Local Shimosuwa Koyo High School brass band performance, and Tsugaru shamisen performance will also be held during the period at 19:00~. And on weekends, special Events such as Ennichi and Kitchen Car Stalls are Held in! More information ⇒ https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/event/21644/... Those who collect shuin stamps! Limited shuin stamp books for this summer pilgrimage and a special shuin stamps for the summer festival at night will be awarded Autumn Shrine during the period, and the "Yo-Yo Fortune Lottery" Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the summer festival at night will also be awarded from 18:30 ~ 21:00 during the period, so please come by all means!! Fans are also distributed to visitors only. It is 🎶 a traditional charm bamboo fan ※ Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, so please don't make a mistake! Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Night【Summer Visit】 ◎Period: Thursday, August 7, 2025 ~ Thursday, August 14, 2025 ◎Time: 18:30~21:30 ◎ Shinano Kuniichinomiya Suwa Grand Shrine (Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine) 📍 5828 Shimosuwa Town, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-27-8035 Inquiries ◎ Home page : https://suwataisha.or.jp// Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Nighttime Natsumōde 2025 Gluttony Kasai is here to bring you fresh, hot-off-the-press news! Have you heard of Natsumōde? While the slow, lingering summer heat has its own charm, Natsumōde offers a chance to avoid the midday heat and instead enjoy the cool evening air, the quiet atmosphere, and the magical scenery of the shrine at night. This summer, Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya will once again host this special evening event. During the festival period, the shrine grounds will be beautifully illuminated, and visitors can enjoy sacred kagura dances performed by shrine maidens, traditional bugaku court dances by local performers, music by the Shimosuwa Kōyō High School brass band, and live Tsugaru shamisen performances. On weekends, food stalls and kitchen cars will also make a special appearance. Special Limited Items • Limited-edition Natsumōde Goshuincho (temple seal book) • Nighttime Natsumōde special Goshuin (temple seal) • “Yo-Yo Omikuji” (balloon yo-yo fortune), available 18:30–21:00 during the event If you are a Goshuin collector, you won’t want to miss this! Dates: August 7 (Thu) – August 14 (Thu), 2025 Time: 18:30–21:30 Venue: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Shinano-kuni Ichinomiya (First Shrine of Shinano Province) 📍 5828 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-27-8035 (Natsumōde Inquiries) * Homepage : https://suwataisha.or.jp// ・ Distributed to visitors only; a traditional hand fan made from bamboo, perfect for enjoying the summer evening in style 🎶 ※ Please note: This event is held at Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya.

Ogijima Island is not just an island of cats, an 📌 island that plays in the gaze of tourism When I first set foot on Ogijima Island, most of the words that came to mind were "This is the island of cats" that I often see on social media. It is true that the island is small and can be circled in less than two hours, and the appearance of cats can be seen everywhere. However, when you actually visit, you will find that this island is not only about cats. During the field survey on August 1, we interviewed Yamato Fukui, the director of the Ogijima Life Research Institute. The regional revitalization he is promoting is not only based on the tourism effects of the Setouchi Art Festival, but also on returning to the educational foundation, which is the basis of the sustainable development of the region. He is starting with the reconstruction of his alma mater and is trying to rekindle the spark of hope on the island. In his words, "Only the laughter of children can bring hope to an island that is aging." Based on this philosophy, Ogijima has seen an increase in new residents in recent years, many of whom are digital nomads who work remotely. They seek a relaxed rhythm of life where they can live on foot and Outbound to Downtown by boat, and they find opportunities to interact with people and the warmth of everyday life in this land. However, the presence of "cats" has also brought new challenges to the island. Squid cat packs brought by humans have required many adjustments to the daily lives of the original inhabitants due to differences in hygiene and cultural values. Even cat-loving residents are not necessarily in favor of promoting cats as a tourist attraction. Matsumoto, another Subject reporter, runs a guesthouse and café called "Sunset and Cat House," which actively embraces the image of cats, attracting the attention of overseas travelers, and has become a daily intersection where new residents meet and interact with each other. He said, "Because of these cats, people can have a common topic and Gari of life on the island." Beyond the tourist gaze, Ogijima shows the warmth of everyday life that is not just about pleasing someone. It is the temperature created by the accumulation of cultures, and it is a new chapter that the island is quietly writing at the intersection of the old and the new – Ogijima is not just an "island of cats" but an "island of hope and culture." [Photo and text: Cai Bing-hsiang, Wang Luhua, Huang Zhicheng] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ogijima 不只是貓島 📌 觀光stare 下的重生島嶼 初次踏上Ogijima,腦中浮現的多半是社群裡那句「這是貓的島」。 確實,島不大,兩小時內可走完,貓蹤隨處可見。 但真正走進來,才發現這座島嶼的樣貌,遠不止於貓。 On August 1st, Dr. Yamato Fukui, the responsible person of the Ogijima Life Research Institute. 他所推動的地方創生,並不單以瀨戶內海藝術祭所帶動的觀光效益為出發點,而是回歸地方永續發展最根本的核心——教育基礎建設。 他選擇從讓自己的母校復甦著手,重新點火島上的希望。 正如他所言:「唯有孩子的笑聲,才能為高齡化的島嶼注入hope。 在這樣的理念引領下,Ogijima recent years suction 愈來愈多新住,其中不少是從事遠距工作的數位nomad ethnicity。 他們嚮往步行即可生活、搭船便能往返市區的緩慢節奏,也在這片地上找到與人交流的機會與日常的溫度。 然而,「貓」的出現,也為島嶼帶來新的挑戰。 這些因「人」而來的貓群,為原有居民的日常增添了不少管理上的考驗,在衛生維護與文化觀念之間,出現了不同立場的磨合空間。 即便是喜歡貓的居民,也不一定支持將貓作為觀光主軸。 另一位受客者松本先生,所經營的guesthouse與咖啡廳「Sunset and Cat House」,則展現出另一種possibilities。 他選擇擁抱貓的形象,吸引國際旅人的目光,也成為新住彼此相遇與交流的日常交會點。 他說:「這些貓,讓人們在島上有了共同的話題與生活的連結。 在觀光視之外,Ogijima Exhibition 現出一種不為取悅而活的日常感,那是文化累積而來的溫度,也是新舊交會之中,島嶼正悄然書寫的嶄新篇章——它不只是「貓島」,更是「希望與文化之島」。 [圖、文/蔡炆璇、王璐hua、黃志成]

📣 \ Writers Wanted! ／ Discover the charm of Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, interview and write about it, and Broadcasting it We are ✍️ looking for members of the "Shobara Travel Editorial Department" ✅ I like Shobara ✅ At least one article per month ✅ Experienced writers are welcome 📌 Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Click here for 🔽 details and application https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765... <Shobara What is the Travel Editorial Department? > It is an editorial department that experiences seasonal topics, latest information, Standard Spots, popular Gourmet food, and unknown charms, and widely Broadcasting them. What do < do? > You will plan, compose, interview, photograph, and create articles about the charms of Shobara City that each member thinks, such as attractive spots, Gourmet Sweets, and Events in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. In addition, I would like you to participate in the planning and editing meeting about once once a month to check the contents and schedule of future coverage and make such a plan! We will discuss these with all members. [Those who have experience as writers are welcome] Those who can make use of their own writing experience and actively work on planning, composition, interviews, shooting, writing, etc., are welcome ◎ From timely articles according to the season to articles that you can read carefully! If you are interested in creating community-based articles that enliven Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, please apply! [Beginners are also welcome] If you say, "I don't have any experience as a writer, but I think it's okay," or "I've never planned, interviewed, or photographed..." We will discuss how to make the submitted project better at the once a month meeting and support it with the whole team! Let's start with an article that you can write at your own pace! Let's get used to it little by little. Contact Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) in charge: Okutani TEL 0824-75-0173 Email kanko@shobara.net Detail URL https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765...

【Notice】Events Information ♪ ★ Iwauchi Lions Club Beer Garden 🍺 Two days on August 9th and 10th! At the Event Plaza before Roadside Station Iwanai Held in 🦁 Lions Festival Local restaurants also support Stalls Events ♪ such as Oyster Ice Eating Where are we going for a three-day weekend? and If you are thinking! Please 😊 come to Iwauchi Town Events Organizer Iwauchi Lions Club ★ Bon Festival 2025 Monday, August 11 – Saturday, August 16 Held in "Bon Festival" in ❗️ front of the Roadside Station and at the Event Plaza *11 and 12 are Pre-opening. 13th-16th 18:30-19:15 Children's Bon Dancing 19:15-20:00 Hokkaido Bon Dancing Last day: 16th 18:30〜 Bon Dancing + Costume Dance Stalls at 🍴 restaurants Free karaoke and guerrilla Events! Memories of summer Vacation and ❗️ homecoming ❗️ memories Organizer: Bon Festival Children's Festival Executive Committee

【News】8/10 is inn fireworks 🎆 again this year Launch location IWANAI RESORT * There is no Car parking lot Launch time 20:30〜 Stormy weather postponed Organizer: Iwauchi Town Inn Fireworks Executive Committee Inquiries 0135-62-2222

Photographed on August 7, 25. It is the Tanabata Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Since the festival is held according to the lunar calendar, it is Tanabata one month late.

We celebrated the end of the training and exams. ㊗️ Chillax soda peach and blueberry cream donuts.

Located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, is a town where the sea, mountains, and the nature of the village are in harmony, and history and culture are alive. With an area of about 344 square kilometers and a population of about 9,000 (as of May 2025), it is a town with abundant nature and peaceful living. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, and there are many unique and attractive areas in each area. Minami-Echizen Town, which stretches from north to south, has a diverse lifestyle from Villages along the Coast to Farming Villages in the Mountainous Area, each with its own unique culture and customs. Beautiful Sea of Japan Unfolds along the coastline, and inland you can see the scenery of rural woodlands woven with mountains and clear streams! Minami-Echizen Town is also known as an area where the original scenery of Japan remains, and you can experience a lifestyle in harmony with nature that changes with the four seasons. In the idyllic Rural countryside, Agricultural experience such as rice planting and harvesting are popular and many tourists are pleased.

I'm in Tokyo for work today. Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. This is Suzu Araragi wind chime.

Photographed on July 19, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of the north approach to the temple of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

"Summer in Japan" Oyster ice on hot summer days. It is called "Calendar" in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Udon noodles Oyster ice in a café. Both syrup and milk (condensed milk) are handmade. Fluffy Oyster ice was very tasty.

Photographed 8/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON's iced café latte.

Photographed 8/1/25. Shortcake with peaches and apricots from CAFE ANDON. It's so delicious that I'm going to visit it again. 😊🍑

Photographed 8/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry.

Photographed 8/1/25. After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda peach and peach & milk cake. 🍑

Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭 This is the [Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭] Held in in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Lively atmosphere envelops Kumagaya, the hottest place in No.1 in Japan, for three days on July 20, 21, and 22 every year. In particular, the large procession on the last day was and powerful. Summer in Japan is all about 🫡 festivals

Yorii Tamayodo Water Tengu Festival Fireworks Festival 🎆 This is a fireworks festival held in every year in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture. The Mikoshi of each town floats on the river and creates 🤤 a summer atmosphere

A bell that tells the time. Under the blue sky, the old wooden lookout tower is a landmark of Koedo Kawagoe. Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

Photographed 8/1/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 6/29/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

🌇 Sunset Village Sculpture Symposium 🌇 This year, the work of Yoichi OkuVillage, who lives in Miyazaki City, came to ✨ Gokase Town Gentle works 😊 that show Mr. OkuVillage's personality While there is an image that stone = hard, it is possible 😲 to express it so softly When I look at the works, I feel that 🥰 my heart warms up There was ⛄ also a Picture book of Snow Dharma to make it a little cooler Scenes 👀 of production The brilliance of the stone is different before and after, isn't it? (It may be the skill of the photographer, but ... 😅） It seems that ✨ about 7 works have already been made after entering Gokase Town I am 🎵 looking forward to the Dedication of the work to Furutono Shrine again this year The Scene of the exhibition and Mr. Oku Village's work can be 💡 seen at the bottom of the Furutono Shrine He is scheduled to be in Gokase until 9/3, but there is also cleanup, so it may 😊 be Squid to go see it in August * It seems that Mr. Oku Village is absent on 8/7.

Photographed 8/1/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime on the veranda had changed. 🎐

On July 31st, STV's "Dosanko Wide 179" segment aired "Summer Okhotsk Engaru: A Journey Through Black Treasure "Black Treasure". If you missed it, you can watch it on "Dosanko Wide 179 YouTube". In the broadcast, there was also a supermarket with a tsunami warning, so you can ♪ see it on YouTube without a supermarket

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is said that festivals are held according to the lunar calendar. It is a great exorcism of Xia Yue.