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

The other day, I had 😊 a year-end party with the staff of the Information Center Hana Sohonten's Tateyama broiled Kaisen Donburi with original Hachiinuden Parfait 🐶 The parfait is only available until December 13 (Friday), so if you want to eat it, hurry up ~ 💦 The movie "Hachi Inuden" Gourmet Stamp Rally is also until the 13th!

Calligraphy masters apply Japanese kanji characters to the native language names of foreign customers. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, enjoy this traditional cultural experience, including the meaning of the kanji used in your name. You can take home the engraved wooden Dojo-fuda as a souvenir to remember your visit. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo #travelmemories #culturalexperience

Prayer to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine before work. 💛 Ginkgo leaves.

"Hold on! Play! ｣

Photographed 12/4/24. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a potato dedication ceremony was held. This is Kawagoe Imo Lottery. With the number enclosed in the fortune teller, you can receive a strip of the Imo Lottery Extra Edition. It seems that you can understand the potato language, potato knowledge, and lucky potato items.

【HOTEL NUPKA】 At Hotel Nupka's CAFE & BAR in Obihiro City, you can enjoy Tokachi Sake, including "Journey Hajimari Beer" made for visit guests. We will introduce Tokachi Sake that you can enjoy at CAFE & BAR. ● [Hard cider (cider)] using apples from Ashoro Served with a bottle of wine!! ↓ ● Aizawa Winery's "Ryunosuke (Rosé)" and "Satirella (Red)" ● Tokachi Legaro's "Sanenkoro (red and rosé sparkling)" There are also various Tokachi snacks such as edamame, peanuts, cheese, sausage, and popcorn, so please enjoy them with Sake Nupka's special "NUPKA dumplings" come in two types: "pork dumplings" made with Tokachi pork and vegetables, and "chicken dumplings" made with Tokachi mash and cheese, so please try and compare!

No matter when you come, it's always beautiful. Drum gate at Kanazawa Station

This is the Scene of Lake Onneto in the morning of 12/6 (Friday) today. The temperature is relatively warm, and there are many hot water pots at the back of the lake and there is no ice. It is very dangerous because it seems to freeze and loosen repeatedly, so please be careful when approaching the surface of the lake. In addition, as I have told you several times since the other day, the Lake Onneto Line, the road leading from Nonaka Hot Spring to the lake, will be closed today and will be closed to both cars in winter. When heading to the lake on foot, please take proper measures against snow and cold weather to avoid accidents. Lake Onneto is about to enter ❄️ a Authentic winter

Photographed 12/3/24. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a potato dedication ceremony was held. The Kawagoe Imo Lottery is handmade by everyone at the Kawagoe Imonoko Workshop.

Mt. Fuji from Hirabayashi, Fujikawa Town The Hirabayashi area, where terraced rice fields spread, is one of the 100 views of Fujimi in the Kanto region Selected

From December 9th to 15th, the "Marugoto Kitatokachi Fair" will be Held in at Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato! It is an event full of the charm of the four towns of Kita Tokachi, such as the Specialty Products sales corner of Deer Towns, Shihoro Towns, Kamishihoro Town, and Otofuke Town, and character photography! Please go and check it out 😊 道之驛Otofuke "北Tokachi 博覽會" 將於12月9日至15日舉辦! Fascinating activities in the four towns of Mitsuraho! 請去嘗試 😊

2024.11.27 この日、食いしん坊 河西は、またまた和菓子屋さんへリサーチに行きました!!! それは、園月堂本舗 福島店です！ でも、皆さん、何か写真で気付きませんか？ ほら！ほら!!! 園月堂さんに行くので浮かれて、お店の外観撮るの忘れてるんですよ。。。 本当に、食い意地が勝ってますよね。。。 お恥ずかしいです。。。 次回は、確り致します！ 園月堂本舗さんの、女将さんの片桐さんにお話を聞きました！ 創業７８年(昭和２１年)から、園月堂になる前の屋号で始められたようです。 最初は、上諏訪駅前にあったそうですよ！ ４年後に小和田、その８年後に清水の方へ店舗を拡大して行きました。 今は、清水店と平成４年に、この福島店をオープンされ市内２店舗で和菓子をご提供頂いています!!! 女将さんのオススメは、復刻した“湖城もなか”と“兜最中”です!!! 最中も４種類程あり、とても沢山の種類がありました。 女将さん曰く、「餡子も各和菓子屋さんで、それぞれ違うので自分が好きな餡子を探してみるのも面白いですよ！」と、お教え下さいました!!! 「最近は、外国のお客様が少しずつ増え、洋菓子のクリームより、餡子はカロリーが低いので注目されてきているのかも知れません。 」と、仰っておりました！ ◎ 園月堂本舗 福島店 📍長野県諏訪市中洲福島５３９８-１ ☎ 0266-58-1547 ◎ 営業時間：9：00 ～ 19：00 ◎ 定休日 : 清水店・福島店共、毎週火曜日 ◎ 園月堂本舗 清水店 📍長野県諏訪市清水１-２-１２ ☎ 0266-52-1543 ◎ 営業時間：9：00 ～ 19：00 Nov. 27th in 2024 Today I went to Engetsu-dou Hompo which is Japanese traditional sweets (Wagashi) shop in Suwa city! “Wa” means Japan. “Gashi” means sweets. So, Japanese traditional sweets call Wagashi? They have two shops in Suwa, Shimizu-machi area and Fukujima area. I went to Fukujima location. Don’t you notice about pictures??? Did you? I was focus for Wagashi… That’s why I forgot to take a picture about Engetsu-dou’s exterior… That’s big mistake! Horrible!!! I’m so sorry about that. I’m gluttony. Wagashi was right front of me, I lost from Wagashi’s temptation. So, I forgot took the shop’s exterior photo… Ms. Katagiri (landlady) introduce her shop and Wagashi. They founded in 1946. About 78 years. The shop was front of Kamisuwa station. They started with the different name of the shop. It became Engetsu-dou in 1950. Shimizu-machi branch opened in 1958. Fukujima branch opened in 1992. I asked her, “what is your recommendation Wagashi?” She told me Kojou Monaka and Kabuto Monaka. Monaka is a Japanese sweet that is bean‐jam‐filled wafers. Also, she said “You can enjoy Wagashi every season, and each shop has original sweetened red bean paste. So, you can enjoy to find your favorite shop. Now, gradually increasing foreign customers. I think they realized Wagashi is less than calories compare to cake.” ★ Engetsu-dou Hompo Fukushima branch 📍Nakasu-Fukushima, 5398-1 Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-58-1547 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Shimizu and Fukushima stores, every Tuesday ★ Engetsu-dou Hompo Shimizu branch 📍Shimizu 1-2-12 Suwa city, Nagano Pref. ☎ 0266-52-1543 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00

Photographed 12/3/24. We interviewed HK Tea Hong Kong Tea. It is a triple chocolate with lemon honey and egg waffles. Honey lemon tastes better when it is HOT. 😊🍋🍯

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability. We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them. #samurai #katana #bushido #osakacastle

【Autumn Daisen 2024 Autumn leaves Information 🍁】12.5 As you can see, the view from Oyama Temple Temple as of today, December 5 (Thursday), Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine and Fujimidai as of December 3 (Tuesday). The view of Mt. Fuji from Fujimidai on a sunny day is exceptional! The Autumn leaves along the Suzu River down the Daisen Cable Bus Stop are also beautiful. Daisen, a healing spot that has passed the peak of autumn leaves, please come as soon as possible! * The sunset is early, so if you are aiming for the top of the mountain, 　Start early in the morning so you have plenty of time 　Please bring it with you. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit 4 platform 　　　　"Daisen Cable Line" bus about 30 minutes　 　　　　　Get off at the last stop and walk to the cable car stop for 15 minutes

December 7 ~ December 21 "Fukushima Teppo Park Illumination 2024" will be held in. Elevation 805m located on a hill "Fukushima Teppo Park" with a Christmas theme illumination ♪ Enjoy the collaboration with the night view! ■Date & Time: December 7 (Sat) ~ 21 (Sat) 17:00~21:00 ■Location: Fukushima Teppo Park Organizer: Fukushima Teppo Park Events Executive Committee

Asiri Rui: "Hooray! ｣ It is full of energy even in the snow!

Photographed 12/3/24. After the Tori no Ichi market at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, we visited Tatsumi of Udon noodles. Kitsune Udon noodles and Toriten. It's refreshing and delicious.

Photographed 12/3/24. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is a Tori no Ichi market. It is a very auspicious rake such as a beckoning cat, a turtle, and an owl. It was early, so I couldn't see them. Next year, I will try to come in the evening.

The reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "The beauty of the Japanese language. I often hear that the reason why foreigners are interested in the Japanese language is "the beauty of the Japanese language. Using the calligraphy skills learned through the calligraphy experience, students write their favorite kanji characters on fans and hanging scrolls of their choice. The master calligrapher will then take the kanji back to your bag with his expert brush strokes. Since each kanji character has multiple meanings, it is important to know what other meanings they have. Knowing the meaning will make the bag shine. #brush #kanji #shodo #travel memories #cultural experience

In Hinomotoichi's Calligraphy Trial Plan, students do not pick up a brush and start writing immediately after the lesson begins.  Instead, we begin by explaining about the culture of calligraphy and the history of calligraphy in Japan. This is because it helps them to better understand the difference between Japanese calligraphy and caligraphy, which is a form of character decoration that also exists in other countries, and to appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo

【Notice】 Japanese smelt fishing on ice is one month away! The Japanese smelt fishing venue on the Memanbetsu Lakeside is used by many customers every year because it is about 10 minutes by car from the airport and has very good access. Japanese smelt fishing equipment can be purchased and rented at the venue, making it easy for beginners to get started! If you are a first-timer, there is only one thing you need to prepare. Please dress warmly! Because you will be fishing on the ice for a long time, you will get cold from your feet. Therefore, it is even better if you have a sock warmer to put on the soles of your feet! We look forward to seeing you there! ［INFOMATION］ Venue: Ozora Town Memanbetsu Lake Abashiri Memanbetsu Lakeside Campground Behind Period: 2025 (Reiwa 7) January 5 (Sun) ~ Mid-March Time: 8 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Fee: Adult 900 yen, Elementary school student 450 yen Other: Implementation of sales and rental *If you fish for Japanese smelt outside of the above hours, it is poaching. * The start and end dates vary depending on the ice conditions and weather, so please check the social media or website of the Ozora Town Tourist Association or contact the secretariat.

Photographed 12/3/24. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is a Tori no Ichi market. It is a good luck charm for the zodiac sign of the coming year. 🐍

The practice of swordsmanship was intended above all to nurture the mind. The samurai, through diligent practice and extreme concentration, desired to attain a state of unthoughtfulness, free of attachment or preoccupation, and thus able to respond instantly. A warrior is prepared to die each morning. In the quiet moments of the morning, he imagines himself being struck by lightning, doused by fire, or cut to pieces with a sword or spear. It is hard to remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death. #Honor #Bushido #samuraisord #katana

Photographed 12/3/24. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is a Tori no Ichi market.

For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the best of our ability. We must not only carefully consider the words of the Samurai, but we must also act on them. #samurai #katana #bushido #osakacastle

In Hinomotoichi's Calligraphy Trial Plan, students do not pick up a brush and start writing immediately after the lesson begins.  Instead, we begin by explaining about the culture of calligraphy and the history of calligraphy in Japan. This is because it helps them to better understand the difference between Japanese calligraphy and caligraphy, which is a form of character decoration that also exists in other countries, and to appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe. On the approach to the temple to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, pigeons were eating rice. Squid is a messenger of God, so it may be very auspicious. 🕊️🌾

Until 12/24 (Tuesday), the actual "Hokke Mandala" is Open to the public at the Izuyama Local History Museum. This Lotus mandala is said to have been embroidered with the hair of Hojo Masako at Izusan Shrine, and the repair inscription on the back states that Hojo Masako embroidered the Lotus Mandala using her own hair to mourn the bodhi of her husband, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and that it was used as the Honzon of Hokkedo. The usual exhibit is a reproduction, but it is Open to the public to Limited Time the real thing yellowtail 2 years and 4 months. Please take a closer look at the three-dimensional effect of the brahma characters and the color of the base by the hair that is unique to the real thing. 【Atami City Izuyama Local History Museum】 Hokke Mandala Open to the public Period: November 28, 2024 (Thu) ~ December 24, 2024 (Tue) Address: 708-2 Izuyama, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Izusan Shrine Precincts) Phone: 0557-80-4252 Access/About 10 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Nanao →Izusan Shrine in front of Get off Business hours/9:00~16:00 Closed: Wednesday (or the next day if it is a holiday) Fee: 180 yen for Adults (120 yen for groups), 120 yen for junior high and high school students (80 yen for groups), Free for elementary school students and younger Car parking lot / Yes (for several cars / Izusan Shrine) Remarks: * Group discounts are applied for 20 people or more.