Hello! This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan This time, I went diving in Futo, a popular Spot in Higashiizu! Tomito is a place that can be reached by Day trip from the Kanto region, There is a it is ✨ one of the most popular beaches in the Higashi-Izu diving Spot On this day, we were 👍 divided into an OW (Open Water) training team and a fun dive team. The transparency, which was a little down, was recovering quickly and I was able 😄 to dive very comfortably. August is coming to an end, but the midsummer days are still ongoing. After all, the sea looks best 🏝 in summer. Of course, the coolness of the air conditioner is comfortable, but the time to jump into the sea in front of you and cool off while soaking up the sun is the most luxurious moment 🐠 of all. The moment you put your face on the surface of the water, it is a blissful time. In the sparkling water, a flock of Solas damselfish unique to Higashi-Izu Unfolds. The scene is a healing space that you will want to look at forever, and it will make you 🤿 feel the charm of diving again. And what I would like to recommend in Tomito is "Tomito Hall". The terrain is like a small cave, and on a clear day, the light shines through, making you 🌟 feel like you're exploring a small cave. If you were too busy to go diving in the summer, don't worry! Tomito, which can be reached on a day trip from the Kanto region, is the perfect sea for the upcoming hot season. It is a diving Spot that even beginners can participate in with confidence, so it is recommended to start obtaining Sense and fun dives at this time. 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a PADI 5 Star diving center located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The theme is "Let's go on a journey to a world we haven't seen yet!" We help you discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving. Held in diving courses and tours for more than 300 days a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc., and the small group system makes beginners feel safe. We can also make a plan according to your request, so please feel free to contact us 🫧. Even if you missed the summer, the residual heat continues. Why don't you take this opportunity to experience diving in Higashi-Izu and Tomito? 🌊 #DiveJapan #JapanDiving #FutoDiving #EastIzu #DayTripFromTokyo #BeginnerFriendly #SmallGroupDiving #EnglishFriendly #DiscoverScuba #ExploreTheBlue #OceanLovers #UnseenWorld

"Girl staring at the sea" Scene of staring at the sea while remembering the old days.

Protecting Precious Lives / Lifesavers Thanks to watching over you, you can enjoy the sea with peace of mind. Red Balloon Beach next to Manza Beach.

The 2nd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Stroll” sightseeing route creation workshop was held🎊 Last week on August 21, the second workshop was held in Reihoku to develop a sightseeing walking route so visitors can enjoy the town’s literary spots and heritage as new tourism resources✨ Held with the aim of revitalizing tourism “together with local people,” the second session proved a rich time in which the more we dug, the more literary treasures of Reihoku we uncovered👏 In particular, participants were treated to a carefully delivered, realistic walking-tour-style guided explanation by Mr. Kanzaki, the president of the Guides Association, who projected images as he spoke. This gave everyone a renewed understanding of the local area and created a lively atmosphere♪ The next workshop, the third session, is scheduled for Thursday, September 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM‼ We plan an enjoyable workshop full of activities that delve more deeply into literature and the history of Reihoku, so please join us👀 *We will open recruitment for participants on our website in early September.* We are also collecting ideas and insider information from those who cannot attend the workshops to help shape the walking route. Please take part in our survey via the announcements section on our website! Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association), Ogata ☎ 0969-31-1136 *This workshop is being held as part of the Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy Project for fiscal year Reiwa 7.*

Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here stands the Ukon House, a Kitamaebune shipowner’s residence designated as a Japan Heritage site. The building I’m introducing this time is the Western-style house a few steps up from the Ukon House. What view opens up from the second-floor veranda? That’s a surprise to enjoy when you visit. . When you come to the Ukon House, be sure to climb up to the Western-style house on Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street for a different experience—the unique scenery you can only see here awaits you. https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/64468/...

Diving connects the 🌏 world Hello. This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Izu Marine Park (IOP)" in Higashi-Izu. This time, we had guests from Spain and guests from the United States living in Japan. It was a 🤿✨ very international dive On the day of the dive, we were divided into two teams: the experience diving team and the fun dive team. The experience diving team started by snorkeling and getting used to the sea. Scene observed colorful fish in a shallow area with high transparency, and the guests seemed 😄 to be having a lot of fun After that, I tried to breathe in water for the first time. I was a little nervous at first, but I soon got used to it and was able to dive calmly. In addition, I tried water photography, and I was able to enjoy 👏 it with so much leeway that I couldn't believe it was the first time The Fun Dive Team aimed for Izu Marine Park's Specialties "Water Post". Meter under the seabed, you can 📮✨ actually post a postcard to this post and the postcard will really reach the other party. Those who receive it will surely be surprised. In addition, this time, a guest who enjoys drawing also tried drawing in water. It was a special and luxurious time to enjoy diving and art at the same time. There is a very much to 🙏 everyone who participated this time Once again, I felt 🌏 that diving is an Activities that connects the world It is a great pleasure for us to be able to connect across borders through the sea. ——— 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a small-group dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we convey the beauty and enjoyment of Nature through diving. Held in tours and courses for more than 300 days a year, mainly in the Izu, Manazuru, and Shonan areas, including in Okinawa and overseas. We value polite support so that beginners can participate with peace of mind. From now on, all the staff will do their best to guide 🌊✨ you so that more people can know about the beautiful sea of Japan Let's experience a new world together! Instagram: @hokulea_divejapan #DiveJapan #UnderwaterPost #ScubaLife #ScubaAdventure #FunDive #DiscoverScuba #BeginnerFriendly #DiveExperience #ExploreTheBlue #OnlyInJapan #HokuleaShonan #DivingConnectsTheWorld #OceanLovers #JapanDiving #ScubaCommunity

The other day, I visited AMMOS (Armos)✨! You can spend time overlooking the sea near Sotoura Beach This pet hotel is a rare find in the city🐶🐾 The restaurant lets you enjoy a meal with your dog! I summarized the facilities on my blog, so please check it out☝️🌈 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250820...

Nishi-Izu's Tourist Information is [@nishiizu.kankou] __________________________________ Sunset No.1 in Japan Events a total of four days of fireworks over two weeks, Held in in Nishi-Izu Town and Dogashima Hot Spring Village. Against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset called the magic hour after sunset, a condensed Powerful Presence fireworks is launched in about 10 minutes. Enjoy the autumn fireworks in Dogashima with your family and friends. 〜Held in Information〜 [Held in days] Held in for 4 days! Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025 Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 【Held in time】17:45~ about 10 minutes 【Held in】Dogashima Park 【Car parking lot】Approx. 200 cars Dogashima Park, Sunset Plaza Dogashima (2nd and 3rd Car Parking Lots), Former Rannosato Car Parking Lot [Remarks] Postponement in case of light rain or stormy weather to the day after the last day In case of Postponement, we will inform you on the Tourism Association social media __________________________________ 【Nishiizu Tourism Association】 2910-2 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 📞0558-52-1268

During the summer, a Taiwanese student staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display. We received some lovely photos, videos, and impressions from them, and we’re pleased to share them here! Xiangyun’s impressions The Tateyama fireworks festival was incredibly exciting. I was astonished that Japanese fireworks last for a whole hour, whereas major events in Taiwan—such as New Year’s Eve—only last about five minutes; that contrast surprised me greatly. What sets Tateyama’s fireworks apart is that they are launched over the sea, creating a vast spread that blooms everywhere at once, so you don’t know where to look; it felt fresh and spectacular. Watching from the sand, with most people lying back comfortably, was very pleasant. I was swept up in the romantic atmosphere of the moment and felt that the Tateyama fireworks festival contained everything needed for romance. The festival food stalls heightened the dreamlike mood, their colorful displays and rich aromas making everything tempting. There were many takoyaki vendors, and I ended up buying a box to taste. The vendors were very kind and warm toward me even though we couldn’t speak the same language, which touched my heart. Walking around made me smile naturally, and those delicious flavors made the night even more unforgettable. The Tateyama Fireworks Festival is truly exhilarating. I was amazed that Japanese fireworks can last for a whole hour, especially compared to major celebrations in Taiwan—like New Year’s Eve—that only last about five minutes. This difference really shocked me. What makes the Tateyama fireworks special is that they explode over the sea, creating a vast display that bursts in all directions at once, making it hard to know where to look. It’s both novel and spectacular. Watching from the beach, where most people lie down comfortably, adds to the relaxing atmosphere. The romantic mood at that moment is intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival embodies all the elements needed for romance. The food stalls at the festival add to the dreamlike feeling, with their colorful displays and enticing aromas making everything tempting to eat. There were many takoyaki (octopus ball) vendors, and I couldn’t resist buying a box to try. The vendors were very friendly, warmly interacting with me despite the language barrier, which made me feel especially welcomed. As I strolled around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the delicious tastes made the evening even more unforgettable. The Tateyama fireworks festival thrilled me. I was shocked that Japanese fireworks can last up to an hour, compared with Taiwan’s major celebrations—like New Year’s Eve—that last only about five minutes. The special thing about Tateyama’s fireworks is that they bloom over the sea, covering a wide area and exploding in every direction at once, leaving you unsure where to look; it felt both novel and magnificent. Watching on the beach, where nearly everyone lies down to view them, felt especially relaxing. The romantic atmosphere of that moment was intoxicating, as if the Tateyama fireworks festival gathered all the elements needed for romance. The stalls at the festival added to the dreamlike feeling, colorful and fragrant, making everything look tempting to eat. There were especially many takoyaki stalls, and I couldn’t help buying a box to taste. The vendors were very enthusiastic and interacted kindly with me despite the language barrier, making me feel warmly welcomed. While walking around, I found myself smiling unconsciously, and the flavors of those foods made the night even more memorable.

🌊Echizen Coast🌊 The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway. In the Kono district of Minami-Echizen Town, you can watch the sun sink beyond the horizon. Come and enjoy a weekend drive yourself☆

The sandy beach of Odaiba in summer. I found a parent and child enjoying themselves near the water and asked them to let me take a picture.

This is Shimoda—what it’s like ☝️🌈 1. The spectacular view at Shirahama Ohama Beach “Dive into Shimoda’s endless blue sea 🌊💙#ShimodaParadise” 2. Surfing scenes “Catch a wave and feel the refreshing thrill of summer 🏄‍♂️☀️#SurfShimoda” 3. The streets of Perry Road “Stroll down charming Perry Road and take a journey through time 🌿#HistoricShimoda” 4. Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) “Savor the fresh kinmedai raised by Shimoda’s sea 🍽️🔥#TasteShimoda” 5. Sunset at Shimoda Port “Get lost in the sunset sinking into Shimoda Port 🌅⚓#SunsetMagic” 6. Japan’s top hydrangeas and Shimoda Port “A Shimoda-only sight where the harbor meets blooming hydrangeas 🌸🌊#ShimodaFlowers” 7. Sightseeing boat Susquehanna “Relax on a cruise aboard the Susquehanna and feel the sea breeze 🚤#ShimodaCruise” 8. Kaisen-don (seafood bowl) “Treat your eyes and taste buds to Shimoda’s colorful kaisen-don 🥢🍣#FreshFromShimoda” 9. A geopark recognized worldwide “Slide down the sandy slopes at Toji Sand Skiing Field and start an adventure 🏖️🏂#AdventureShimoda” 10. Shimoda Taiko Festival “Feel the city’s heartbeat at this lively festival 🥁🎉#ShimodaFestival” Have the best time ever in Shimoda and enjoy it to the fullest!

🌊 The waters of Atami are always full of mystery and beauty. Beneath the surface of the water, there is another world that is disconnected from everyday life. 🪸 Brightly colored soft corals, 🐟 schools of fish, wrecks ⚓ that have spent many years quietly in the sea. All of them give you new discoveries and impressions every time you dive. ⚓ Atami Wreck Point is one of the most popular diving spots in Japan. The hull, which is about 80 meters long, lies on the seabed as if welcoming divers, and is home to countless creatures. From Spring to summer, the shadows of the fish become even darker, and 🐠 the feeling of moving through the school that swims around the hull is like being part of the sea. 🚉 Atami is only 90 minutes from Tokyo and has good Access, so it is a nice point that you can easily go on a day trip. 🤿 You will be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even if you are new to wreck diving, you can try it with confidence. The light shining into the interior of the wreck, the soft coral swaying, and the silence drifting on the seabed. All of this is a special experience that you will never get on land. 🍂 Diving shows a different look in each season, so you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit. Especially in autumn, the water temperature is high and the transparency is good, making it ideal for taking a closer look at the entire wreck. If you are thinking "I want to do a wreck dive someday", please take this opportunity to go to the waters of Atami. 🌊 Why don't you take a deep breath and step into the blue and quiet unknown? ---------------- 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture! Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we help people discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving. Held in more than 300 days of lectures and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc.! The small number of students makes it safe even for beginners. We are also flexible in responding to a variety of requests. Let's ♪ 🤿✨ have fun together #WreckDiving #AtamiDiving #ScubaJapan #DiveIntoJapan #HokuleaShonan #PADIJapan #ScubaLife #UnderwaterJapan #ShipwreckDive #ExploreTheBlue #TokyoDayTrip

We will hold the 2nd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop🎊 On Thursday, August 21, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association will host the 2nd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop♪ Based on feedback from the first session, we will consolidate and refine the tourism walking route into a single plan! It’s perfectly fine to join for the first time, so if you’re interested in tourism guiding or community development, please join us✨ Date and time: Thursday, August 21, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Venue: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 👉To register, go to the Notices section on the homepage in our profile👀 Registration deadline: Friday, August 15 Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, Ogata ☎ 0969-31-1136 *This workshop is held as part of the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy project.*

🌞Starting in August! Authentic summer sea season has arrived 🌊 With the sun shining brightly, the sea of Shonan is very comfortable, cool and in the best condition today! In Hokule'a Shonan, summer adventures are still going on ✨ Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Skin Diving... We have 🐠 a program that allows you to enjoy the sea in each style Even if you are a beginner or not good swimmer, the instructor will carefully support you so that you can participate with peace of mind. When you step into the Water Middle World, it's like a different world. In the highly transparent sea with sparkling light, please meet sea creatures and experience 🩵 the feeling of floating like weightlessness Families with children and solo participants are also welcome! It can be accessed on a day trip from Tokyo, so it is 🚃 perfect for summer excursions For those of you who haven't experienced the "real ocean" yet this summer. Why don't you make memorable memories together in the Shonan sea this summer? 🌈 We, Hokule'a Shonan instructors, will do our best to support your "first step". Please feel free to contact us 😊 #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #SummerInJapan #ScubaDivingAdventure #SnorkelingTrip #SkinDivingExperience #OceanEscape #TokyoDayTrip #BeginnerFriendly #DiscoverTheBlue #UnderwaterWorld #ExploreJapan #BeachLifeJapan

This is a photo taken at Saizakiura Beaches in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. I went outbound with my colleagues at work to watch the fireworks. It's not like we're always together, and when you look at it from the sidelines, the six of us are hugged, but for some reason, I feel like we were able to stay at the same time and with the same feeling. Each of them lit their own fireworks and enjoyed talking to each other from time to time. It was a moment when things in my heart that I couldn't usually say spilled out.

A workshop to create a sightseeing walking route for “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” was held🎊 and we are conducting a survey! Last week on July 23, a workshop was held to devise a sightseeing walking route that lets visitors enjoy “Reihoku’s Literary Treasures,” aiming to make the town’s literary spots and heritage into new tourism resources✨ Nine local and non-local participants who know the area well joined and engaged in lively discussions. Students, local residents, and travel industry professionals who attended offered ideas from their different perspectives, making it a very valuable time👏 The next workshop, the second session, is scheduled for Thursday, August 21 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, so please join us👀 *Recruitment for participants is planned to be announced on our website in early August* We are also collecting ideas and useful information for route planning from those who cannot attend the workshop. Please check the notice on our website from the profile of this account! Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association), Ogata ☎0969-31-1136 *This workshop is being held as part of the 2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant project.*

July 25 — Atami Offshore Fireworks Festival 🎆 Thank you for attending the first fireworks festival of this summer! Before the fireworks, we held a stage event in the Waterside Park called “Play in Atami! Play with Fireworks!”, with energetic performances by chiitan☆bombers, Kamen Joshi, and TOMOCA RIRIKA Yuuri to liven up the crowd! https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8/...

The other day, a Shinto ritual was held to prevent water pollution at Kikugahama Beach Beaches, and we prayed for prosperity and safety during the Bathing in the sea period. ■2025 Kikugahama Beach Beaches Opening Period July 19 (Sat) ~ August 24 (Sun) During the period, lifesavers will be on hand (9:00~17:00), so you can Fun your Bathing in the sea with peace of mind! On Friday, August 1st, "Hagi Sea of Japan Grand Fireworks Festival" will be Held in on Kikugahama Beach! Please come and visit Kikugahama Beach, the beautiful sea that Hagi City is proud of!

This weekend is finally approaching, "Iyo Color Festival"! !️ !️ Held in in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, it is the largest summer Festival in Iyo City. The executive committee is currently making preparations 🏃💦 so that everyone can fully enjoy the enthusiasm of the dancers at the Iyo Odori Parade and the power of the fireworks that go off up close at the fireworks festival We will post a program leaflet covering the contents of the two-day "Iyo Color Festival", so please take a 👀 look In addition to parades and fireworks festival, there are many other Events, so please enjoy the hot summer in Iyo City! !️ This year's fireworks festival is a collaboration with the Anime "People Who Want to Eat Me," which will begin airing in October. Somewhere in the announcement stream the venue, the narration of the main characters may stream! Original fans are also distributed and goods are sold! !️ In addition, we will traffic restriction to ensure the smooth and safe Held in of the Iyo Color Festival. If you are planning to visit, please check the traffic restriction map for details. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 🙇🙇🙇 In addition, there is expected to be a lot of traffic jams on the day. Use public transportation to 🚎 reach the venue

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Reihoku Town’s municipal status, the 37th Reihoku Jatto Festival took place 🎊 Last weekend, the Reihoku Jatto Festival and the Dragon Boat (Peiron) Races were held successfully, drawing many visitors to Reihoku Town ✨ Spectacular fireworks launched right overhead 🎆, fiercely competitive Peiron races and hands-on Peiron experiences 🌊 energized the crowd, and the two days flew by in no time‼️ (By the way, this post’s author joined the festival for the first time this year, participating as both festival staff and a Peiron paddler. I was truly amazed by the close-up drama of the fireworks and the exhilarating rush of paddling a Peiron boat 👀) If you couldn’t make it this year, please come to the Reihoku Jatto Festival next year 🔥

This is a summer recommendation from the Saikai City Tourism Association in Nagasaki Prefecture♪ This year’s rainy season ended early, and a string of extremely hot days has followed. Here are Saikai City spots to help you beat that heat. ◎ Tsugane-Otoshi Waterfall Address: Yukinoura Kadori, Oseto, Saikai City※After passing Shinko-ji in Yukinoura village, you will see a signboard. 〇 Free admission, restrooms available ♪ Tsugane refers to the mud crab; the name comes from the sight of crabs being swept down with the falling water. There is no plunge pool; water slams onto the rocks and creates a natural mist shower♪ ◎ Yukinoura Seaside Park Address: 615-14 Shimokamagō, Yukinoura, Oseto, Saikai City 〇 Open all day, free admission; restrooms and hot-water showers (100 yen per use) available. ※No open flames allowed ♪ The white sandy beach stretches about 400 m and is perfect for rockpooling and surfing♪ ◎ Yanaginohama Seaside Park Address: 2394 Taira Sotogō, Oseto, Saikai City 〇 Free admission; restrooms, hot-water showers (100 yen per use), and changing rooms available. ※No open flames allowed ♪ This seaside park borders a very shallow sea that reveals a vast mudflat at low tide. It’s ideal for summer beach fun and enjoyable for both young children and adults♪ ◎ Saiwomono River Park Address: Yukinoura Saiwomono, Oseto, Saikai City 〇 Free admission, restrooms available.※No open flames allowed ♪ Recommended for those who prefer rivers to the sea!※Please be careful of sudden deep spots and rising water levels. ◎ Nanatsugama Cave (Seven Cauldrons Limestone Cave) Address: 2541-1 Nakaura Kitagō, Saikai Town, Saikai City 〇 April–September 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30) October–March 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) Admission: Adults ¥800, Junior high ¥400, Elementary ¥200, Preschool ¥100 (group discounts for 20+ people) ♪ The cave maintains a temperature around 15°C year-round, making it especially cool in summer♪ We also recommend the “cooling platform” that uses the cave’s breeze and the “cold footbath” that uses chilled water♪ Saikai City is full of spectacular views, historic sites, and hidden gems♪ Come and enjoy Saikai City this summer♪

Atami Sun Beach Water Park has opened! July 19 to August 31, 2025 Enjoy the summer at Atami’s sea again this year! https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/184...

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association On July 19, 2025, the Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, reopened after about two years of renovation work. Therefore, this time, we would like to introduce "Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta" to everyone! 【Overview】 Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta (commonly known as Caretta) is a Museum located in the Minami Town of Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, and is one of the world's rare Museum specializing in sea turtles. Caretta, with the theme of "Coexistence between Nature and Man", opened in 1985. Its predecessor was the Hiwasa Town Water Museum, and its predecessor was the loggerhead turtle protection and breeding research activities by the Hiwasa junior high school Sea Turtle Research Group, Located in. The Hiwasa Junior High School Sea Turtle Research Group was established in 1950 with the aim of protecting and breeding loggerhead sea turtles that land and lay eggs on the Ohama Coast. At that time, there were no systematic research results on sea turtles, and there were not enough facilities in rural junior high schools in the immediate postwar period, so students at that time began to protect sea turtles in a semi-fumbling state. The students' trial and error over the course of about 10 years bore fruit, and the results of their research have been introduced in numerous magazines, and "Ohama Coast as a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles" has become famous throughout Japan. Finally, it was designated as a nationally designated natural monument as "sea turtles and their spawning grounds on the Ohama Coast," and the activities of Hiwasa in Minami Town were in the spotlight. In order to make these conservation and research activities more widely known to as many people as possible, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta was opened. 【Exhibit Contents】 As the museum's name derives from the scientific name of loggerhead sea turtles "Caretta caretta", the exhibition focuses on loggerhead sea turtles. Before the renovation, Caretta was an exhibition that mainly introduced the ecology of sea turtles. Even in this renovation, the exhibit introducing the ecology of sea turtles remains, but it has been reborn to introduce the conservation and research activities of Minami Town Hiwasa in more detail. As soon as you enter, there is an exhibition that covers the evolution of turtles and sea turtles, and in the passage that follows, you can see stuffed sea turtles of eight existing species and explain the ecology of each sea turtle. The next section focuses on loggerhead sea turtles that land on the Ohama Coast and explains in detail what kind of life loggerhead sea turtles lead on the Ohama Coast. Scenes of newborn hatchlings and one-year-old hatchlings swimming vigorously here. And in the next corner, there is an exhibition that looks back on the history of the activities of Minami Town Hiwasa, which is a major feature of this renovation. Why did the students of Hiwasa junior high school embark on loggerhead turtle conservation, how did they proceed with their research, and how did they come to be recognized by the public? You can learn about the history of sea turtle conservation that continues to the present day. At the end of the exhibition, you can learn how to protect sea turtles from modern environmental problems and how sea turtle conservation activities are carried out. In addition to this, there is a display exhibition of sea turtles designed by children in the Original swimming on the screen, and a corner where you can take a quiz about sea turtles. In addition, from the observation space on the 2nd floor, you can overlook the Ohama Coast in front of you. [Outdoor Exhibition] Outside the main exhibition building, there is a "large turtle pool" where adult loggerhead sea turtles swim leisurely. In consideration of an environment that is easy for loggerhead sea turtles to swim in, the indigo color scheme that is conscious of the seabed of the Nature and the streamlined pool without horns are created. It was also designed to be viewed from the side of the pool so that it is easy to observe them swimming and resting on the bottom of the water. Hamataro, one of the loggerhead sea turtles living here, was born in 1950 at Hiwasa Junior High School and has been bred ever since for the purpose of observing the life of the sea turtle, which is still a mystery. Hamataro, who turned 75 years old this year, holds the world's longest-lived loggerhead sea turtle record for which his age and individual have been reliably recorded, and he continues to break it. In addition to this, there is also a "Touch Pool" and a "Pale Water Turtle Pool" where you can interact with the creatures of the seashore, and the "Tatayo Umigame Museum" where you can observe swimming sea turtles from below. 【Umigame Shokudo】 Caretta has a "Umigame Shokudo" adjacent to the large game pool. Meals set meal, curry rice, and kamemonaka with ice milk are on sale, and you can enjoy them in the dining space. In addition, there is a side window of the large turtle pool facing the Meals space, and you can watch the sea turtles swimming gracefully while enjoying the food. Squid was it? The charm of Caretta presented here is only a small part. The charm of Caretta and the charm of sea turtles can only be felt with your five senses when you go to the site! This time, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta has been reopened. When you come to Minami Town Hiwasa, please come and visit us! !! 【When you come to the museum】 ・ Car parking lot available (40 cars) ・Smoking is prohibited in all Inside the facility. ・Prohibition of eating and drinking outside of designated areas 【Access】 ・About 15 minutes walk from JR Mugi Line, Hiwasa Station ・About 120 minutes by Car from Tokushima city For more information about Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, please see Official website.

I couldn't help but smile at the sight of the girls playing happily on the Coast of Inage, who were so cute and blue Spring. This is one of the photos I took remembering my youth. Summary the sandy beach, sea and sky into three parts.

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association Yesterday, Minami Town Hiwasa had a special day ......! After a long time of about 2 years, this day has finally arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for your patience. It must have been a "big deal". Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta Gari reopened!! Caretta, a museum specializing in sea turtles, which is rare in the world, has redesigned its exhibits and outdoor pool. The adjacent lawn park was named "Umigame Marine Park" by Local children. And at the opening Ceremony yesterday, various guests came to congratulate Caretta on her new beginning. In the afternoon, the interior viewing limited to Minami Town residents began, and many Town residents came to see the reborn Caretta. Kametaro of the Minami Town Tourism Association also took a look around and greeted ♪ the sea turtles in Caretta Today, Thursday, the 17th, will also be open to Minami Town residents only, and the grand opening will be open to the general public on Saturday, the 19th. Please come and visit Caretta, which has been reopened for three consecutive holidays this weekend! For more information on Access Museum Hiwasa Umigame Caretta, opening hours, admission fee, and exhibition contents, please see Caretta's Official website! We look forward to seeing you there!

This is one photo taken at Inage Coast in Chiba. The appearance of a woman looking at the sunset and the sea alone seemed very beautiful, and I couldn't help but click the shutter. On this day, the sunset was so beautiful that I watched the sea on the Coast until the sun went down. I shot with a 40mm f2 prime lens.

🎉 The PADI Divemaster is born! Next, go to the 🎊 instructor The other day, a new PADI Divemaster was born in Hokule'a Shonan! After many practice and experience, I took my first steps as a professional diver. I really congratulate you. The PADI Divemaster is an important step in progressing from fun diving to a position where you teach and support others. It is a rewarding qualification that requires safety management and leadership skills in water. And from here, you can take it a step further and become a PADI diving instructor. "I want to make diving my career" and "I love the sea, and I want to convey that feeling to others." For those who have such a feeling, the instructor course is the next stage to make your dreams come true. 🌊 Hokule'a Shonan is Located in easily Access from Tokyo! PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC). We provide small-group and attentive training, and English is also available. Foreign residents in Japan and Japan who want to learn in English can also take this course with confidence. Many of the following people participate in the professional course: ・Foreigners living in Japan who want to continue diving ・ Those who want to work in the sea in the future ・ Those who like travel and nature and want to change the stage of life At Hokule'a Shonan, we do our best to support those who aim to become divemasters and instructors. If you've always wanted to do it someday, why don't you take a step forward now? 📩 If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. It's okay to send an email or Instagram DM. We wholeheartedly support your new challenge! Instagram @hokulea_divejapan #DiveMasterJapan #DivingInJapan #PADIProJapan #ScubaTokyo #JapanDivingLife #HokuleaShonan #LifeInJapan #ExpatInJapan #JapanAdventure #OceanCareer #DivingJourney #EnglishFriendlyDiving #DiveInstructorTraining #ExploreTheBlue #StartYourDiveCareer

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

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