It is a winter scenery of Amano no Sato in Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, which was selected as one of the "100 Best Villages in Japan".

Kegon Falls The waterfall the day after the snow fell. Such a waterfall is also beautiful.

✨Illumination Event✨ From Saturday, January 27th to Saturday, February 24th, illuminations will light up the area in front of Tomakomai Station at night. The opening will feature a live music performance and a sky lantern launch among other activities!🎶😊 Come and enjoy the sparkling snowy scenery.⛄✨

“2024 Ecopa Winter Festival” Held on January 21, the festival featured events like a parent-and-child snowman contest and a fukumaki (bean-throwing) ceremony! The snowmen in photos 1 and 2 won the top prize and the excellence prize✨ What amazing creations! Everyone, from children to adults, was having a great time😆

Snowy Miho Shrine ❄ This is located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture　 　　　　　　　　　　"Mimine Shrine" It is one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region and is visited by many people every year. This time, I took a picture of a snowy landscape falling softly. It was fantastic and I couldn't help but get excited. Location: Chichibu City, Saitama

Nagano Prefecture Tsumagojuku I got permission to take pictures, etc., and the explanation of the person who guided me at the historical museum was polite and I learned a lot. However, when I photograph people who are working, I always think that it is the same for me, but with the declining birthrate, there is a part of me that is worried about whether it will be connected to the next generation and even the future generations

January 13. Filial piety trip. [Tochigi] The anniversary of my first trip to my father and mother. On the way to the inn, I wanted to stop at Toshogu, so I went to the new Toshogu Shrine, which was renovated. It was sunny until halfway through, but as soon as I arrived, Heavy snow. It was really cold, but I was happy to see such a wonderful Toshogu Shrine! It was a happy time to see my parents' happy faces!

The field of Haruna Mountain Swamp is minus 15 degrees Celsius, and the trees in the field are covered with fog ice that can not be seen often. The scene of the morning that turned it into a white world

Splashing ice frozen on the plants on the shore of Lake Haruna It is a scene created by the cold of winter.

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture The ice that washed up overlapped to create a unique winter landscape.

Mt. Fuji seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka City is a work of art itself. I want to see this scenery forever.

Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture. The autumn foliage season is wonderful, but the snowy scenery is also wonderful. The Rikuu East Line is in danger of being discontinued. May you see this scenery forever.

Kobe Bridge connecting Kobe Airport　 This is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　"Kobe Bridge" A bridge that connects Kobe Port Island and the city of Kobe. It is said that it will be lit up on a certain date. I definitely want to 🤤 go see it once

A nostalgic hearth that is hard to see now At the Wakihonjin Okutani of Tsumagojuku, you can see the nostalgic fireplace. Moreover, it is only in winter, and on a sunny day, you can see the fantastic light shining into the hearth. I went from Tokyo by highway bus to see only this scenery, but it was quite an emotional scenery. It is a view that I want to keep forever.

Early morning in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. It was a cold morning down to -10°C, but thanks to that, the air was very clear. No matter how many times you go, you will be healed by the calm atmosphere unique to the countryside.

In winter, you want to see this scenery. A landscape where global warming is progressing and threatening. Scenery we want to preserve for the future

Lantern Festival 🌟 This is a lantern festival held in Motomachi, Kobe City. At a certain time every year, the lanterns in the city glow in various colors. You can only see it in Chinatown, so please visit it 😊 Location: Motomachi Chinatown

Gotokuji. I'm shooting in winter, but the autumn leaves are still very beautiful. It seems that you will see various faces in each season. It has a calm atmosphere and few people, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a date slowly. The wheelbarrow is just like Japan!

New Year Mochi Pounding The annual mochi pounding event said to take place at Guesthouse GA.KOPPER! It was held on January 2nd! Guests staying at the guesthouse and village residents gathered around a single mortar to pound mochi, while those who wanted to relax sipped sweet sake in the dining room. White mochi and mochi with beans or brown rice were lined up, and everyone enjoyed them with nori, grated daikon, nameko mushrooms, sweet red bean paste, or roasted soybean flour to their liking. A hit with the children was chocolate! Eating mochi with chocolate was an idea we had never seen before! Timed with the mochi pounding, the sight of watching children jumping with serious faces made for a heartwarming day. #Nishiofuke Village #GA.KOPPER #New Year #Mochi pounding #Mochi and chocolate #Nameko mushrooms and grated daikon were delicious

Sorry to keep you waiting! Shintokuyama Ski Resort will finally open from January 20th! This winter, there was a big difference in temperature in Shintoku Town, and the snow accumulation was delayed, but the snow from the end of the year to the other day made it possible to open safely. Shintokuyama Ski Resort is a family slope that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced skiers. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular, and you can enjoy a thrilling run while looking at Mt. Mekan and the Daisetsuzan mountain range in the distance. ●1.3km from Shintoku Station, 4 minutes by car, 15 minutes on foot ● Rental set available [Contact: 0156-64-5546] For details, please check the Shintoku Town website.

Recent view of Rekifune River It is mid to late January, and the cold has deepened in Taiki Town. The Rekifune River running through Taiki Town has frozen over considerably 🧊 I compared photos of the Rekifune River seen from Furusato Bridge from last autumn and from this month. Temperatures will drop further, and the frozen sections are expected to grow! Will it freeze over completely…?

I was able to take a picture of the dedication of the dharma and the burning of the dharma that had served its role for one year.

This is a night view of the factory of Kosaka Refining Co., Ltd., located in Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. The factories surrounded by snow-covered mountains are a very impressive scenery. There are various factories all over the country, but the factories in the snow country are also beautiful.

⛄The skating festival's specialty “shibare-yaki” tickets are on sale now!!⛸️ The 58th Tomakomai Skating Festival will take place at Chuo Park on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11!!🥳 “Shibare-yaki” refers to cooking on a drum‑can grill and enjoying jingisukan (grilled mutton) out in the cold😊🥩🛢️ The dish originated during the first Skating Festival to thank Self‑Defense Force members who built snow sculptures and the rink, and from the second festival onward it was opened for citizens to enjoy. It got its name from being cooked in the shivering cold.💁‍♀️ Come and taste this traditional flavor!!✨ Tickets are on sale at the city hall shop and at COCOTOMA!!🎫 [Tomakomai City Hall Shop] Address: 1F, 4‑5‑6 Asahimachi, Tomakomai 053-0018 [COCOTOMA] Address: 1F, Friend Building Tenant Wing, 5‑11‑5 Omotecho, Tomakomai 053-0022

This year, too, at Tokachi Ranch in Otosara Town The horse-chasing movement began. Elimination of lack of exercise during the winter months To prevent difficult births of pregnant horses It weighs twice as much as a thoroughbred. The body and legs are thick and powerful. Childbirth will begin in mid-February.

Mt. Fuji 🗻 seen from Saitama This is the sunset of Mt. Fuji that can be seen from Saitama Prefecture. Only the head was dyed 😆 beautifully There may be 🤭 more Mt. Fuji spots in Saitama Location: Saitama

I was aiming for a large diamond mountain, and thanks to the clouds, I was able to take such a fantastic photo.

Ski Area Open The ski area in Nishiokoppe has opened on January 13th! It looks like local children were quick to hit the slopes 😆 On nights when the lifts operate, why not stop by for a run after work?

I took this photo at Daimonzaka on Kumano Kodo. It is very pleasant to walk on the stone steps while bathing in soft sunlight and negative ions. It has become famous on social media, but I can only hope that this nature will never be destroyed by human hands and will always be in a beautiful state.

Summon Tetsujin 28 in the city of Nagata This is near Shin-Nagata Station in Hyogo Prefecture Tetsujin No. 28 I summoned them to be available at any time in case of 😆 an emergency We'll always be here, so be sure to visit us.