Nice to meet you! This is the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 243,412 (as of December 2023). It is an area designated as a "special city" with a population of 200,000 or more. In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information in Yamato City, as well as other attractions unique to Yamato City! ■■ Tourist information of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Izumi no Mori It is a vast park with an open area of about 42 hectares (about 9 times the size of Tokyo Dome) that spreads around the Yamato water source. Due to the trust movement to conserve nature in Kanagawa Prefecture, it has been designated as a "Kanagawa Trust Green Area", and the rich nature in the park is preserved. In the park, there is a wetland botanical garden, a local folk house garden, a petting campsite (day campsite), a nature observation center, Shirakashi no Ie, and more! It is also possible to rent cooking and barbecue supplies necessary for the day camp free of charge at the Fureai campsite. ◇Johoji Temple It is a temple that is close to Izumi no Mori and is also one of the Kannon Sacred Grounds and Sagamihara Sacred Grounds centered on Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in the Minami-Tama district of Tokyo ~ Kanagawa Prefecture. In the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the precincts, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. ◇ Fureai no Mori Located at opposite ends of the Izumi Forest and the Tomei Expressway, Fureai no Mori is a forest with the theme of water, greenery, and flowers. In the park, there are plenty of places where you can enjoy the four seasons, such as an herb garden, a rose garden, an orchard (Higashikari green area), and a petting plaza! ◇Kakurinji Temple Founded in 1569 (Sengoku period), it is a temple of the Pure Land sect. The large precincts that spread out at the end of the stone steps are one of the attractions. In addition, seasonal nature such as cherry blossoms and azaleas is also a highlight. Every year in January, the "Daruma Market" is held. ◇Atsugi Air Base Atsugi Naval Air Station (Atsugi Air Base) is a military airfield of about 507 square meters, straddling the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every year in April, the U.S.-Japan Friendship Spring Festival is held, where the base is open to the public, and you can enjoy powerful aircraft displays, American food, and live concerts. ◇ Yamato Yutori Forest It is a sports and recreational park that is popular with the locals. The park is divided into a "picnic area" with recreational facilities, a "scenic area" with a lawn and lush greenery, and a "light sports plaza" area with tennis courts. A barbecue area is located near the tennis courts, where guests can enjoy a barbecue. (*Reservation required) The "Naughty Plaza" in the picnic area has large complex playground equipment for different ages and is very popular with children! ◇Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius Born on November 3, 2016 in the east area of Yamato Station, this is a new cultural spot! It is a facility that combines various attractions such as an arts and culture hall, a well-equipped children's reading room, a music practice studio, and a local resource corner with exhibitions. ■■ Event information in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇Yamato Citizen Festival Held in May every year, it is a popular festival visited by many people from inside and outside the city. There will also be a stage program and participatory and hands-on events, and there will be plenty of highlights! There will be about 200 different stalls lined up in the venue, and a parade will be held for about 1.2 km. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years, and about 90,000 people visited over two days. ◇ Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori, one of the three major Awa Odori dances in the Kanto region, began more than 40 years ago as an event in a local shopping district. Awa Odori groups (local associations) from all over the country gather to perform over two days, each dressed in colorful costumes, and the sight is spectacular! It has become a summer tradition in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and in 2023, about 300,000 people visited the two-day event on July 29 and 30. On the official website of the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, the "Yamato Guide Map" is available. Please check it out! (If you would like a printed guide map, please visit the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius.) ） We will continue to deliver the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist! We would appreciate it if you could use it as a reference for sightseeing. Thank you for your continued support.

Nice to meet you! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association. Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 101,495 (as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5)). Approximately 1/3 of the total area is occupied by mountain forests and wilderness, making it an area rich in nature. In addition, it is about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (Rapid Express / Express), which is easy to access! In this first post, we will introduce Isehara City, focusing on sightseeing spots in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture! ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Sightseeing spot information in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ■ Oyama / Oyama Cable Car / Oyama Temple / Oyama Afuri Shrine Located in a corner of Tanzawa Oyama Quasi-National Park, Mt. Oyama at an altitude of 1251.7 meters is one of the most popular climbing spots in the Kanto region! In 2016, it was also recognized as a "Japan Heritage". From the top, you can also see the Sagami Plain and the skyscrapers of Tokyo in the distance, and it has been selected as one of the "50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa". ・Oyama Cable Car The Oyama Cable Line, commonly known as the Oyama Cable Car, is a cable car with a total length of 0.8 km. You can easily access the summit of Mt. Oyama while enjoying the nature of Mt. Oyama through the large windows. ・Oyama Temple It is a temple located on the side of a large mountain, also known as Mt. Aburi. In autumn, when the maples lining both sides of the stone steps leading to the main hall change color, it is also famous as a scenic spot for autumn leaves. The "Momiji Festival" is also held, and it is crowded with many people. There are four types of shuin stamps, and a special edition with powerful gold letters is also available. [Access: Get off at Oyama Temple Station on the Oyama Cable Car and walk for about 3 minutes] ・Oyama Afuri Shrine This shrine was founded more than 2,200 years ago and enshrines the three gods of Oyama Sho Ōkami, Ōikazuchi Kami, and Takaokami. The head office (main shrine) is located at the top of Mt. Oyama, and the lower office is located in the middle. The view you can see when you get off the Oyama Cable Car Afuri Shrine Station, which has been awarded 2 stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon", is a must-see! [Access: Get off at Oyama Cable Car "Afuri Shrine Station"] ■Hinata Yakushi The official name "Hinatasan Hojobo" is one of the three yakushi in Japan, whose main shrine is the statue of Yakushi Nyorai. Until the end of the Edo period, it was called "Hinatasan Ryozenji" and was a base for Hyuga Shugen, where monks piled up penance in the spiritual land. Every year in mid-September, red spider liliies bloom around Hyuga Yakushi and many people visit. Hyuga Yakushi is full of highlights, including the statue of a Kongo sumo wrestler on the approach! At the Treasure Hall, a facility built to house cultural properties, it is possible to see 23 historic Buddha statues, 8 designated by the government and 2 designated by the prefecture. In addition, the main hall "Yakushido", which features a thatched roof, is also designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. ■ Isehara Tower Mountain Ryokuchi Park In the vast park, which covers a total of about 13 hectares of parks and civic green spaces, there are promenades and lawn squares, where you can enjoy a relaxing time while being healed by nature. The promenade is well maintained, so even small children can enjoy hiking with peace of mind. ■ Sangakuen It is a tangerine orchard with a cultivation area of 1 ha and about 900 tangerine trees! The tangerine picking season runs from mid-September to February. From mid-September, you can enjoy very early mandarin oranges such as Hinanohime and Nichinan No. 1, and from early October, you can enjoy picking varieties of mandarin oranges such as Miyagawa Hayao and Taguchi Hayao. In addition, from spring to summer, you can experience barbecue and vegetable harvesting! Since Sangakuen is located on the side of a mountain, you can enjoy the scenery of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and the Boso Peninsula on a sunny day. ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Event information in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ In Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, various events are held throughout the year. ■Setsubun Festival Celebrities are invited and held at Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, Isehara Daijingu Shrine, etc. [Period: The day before Risshun] ■Annual Spring Festival (Hibita Shrine) Hibita Shrine has been a famous power spot since the Jomon period! At the annual festival held in spring, three colorful and vivid Karakuri festival floats go around the town. One of the attractions is the traditional performing arts village Kagura held in the temple grounds! There are also 200 stalls unique to the festivals. (At the time of 2023) [Date: Usually held in April] ■Oyama Illustrated Lantern Festival It is a fantastic festival where handmade Illustrated lanterns line up along the Oyama Shindo (bypass) and illuminate the road at night. The Illustrated Lantern designs include motifs based on Nishiki-e paintings from the Edo period, as well as paintings of popular characters. Events such as stamp rallies will also be held during the period. [Period: Mid to late August every year] ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Accommodation information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ Isehara City is dotted with inns, shukubo, and hotels nestled in the quiet mountains. At each accommodation, you can taste dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, or just use them for meals. Accommodation information is also introduced on the official website of the Isehara City Tourism Association, so please refer to it! Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is rich in attractions, such as the powerful nature of Mt. Oyama, historical landmarks, and shrines and temples with a mysterious atmosphere. We will continue to disseminate the charm of Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture on this account. Thank you in advance!

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This is the scene of entering the arena at the September location (Ryogoku Kokugikan). It is still a masterpiece to see all the wrestlers in the makuuchi enter together.

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In Kanagawa Prefecture, the "Kanagawa Railway Discount" has been launched to offer discounts on planned railway tickets in order to attract many tourists from inside and outside the prefecture and enjoy sightseeing around the prefecture. Save up to 30%! Please take advantage of the discount campaign "Kanagawa Railway Discount" for special planning tickets and enjoy Kanagawa Prefecture to the fullest! [How to use] Please register as a member from the web page of each railway operator and purchase a special ticket. On the day of the trip, please present your special plan ticket at the station or stopping facility and enjoy your trip. * Depending on the railway operator, the discount target for special tickets, the amount of discounts, and the method of use differ. For details, please check the website of each railway operator.

[Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd., Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd.] Let's go to Mt. Daxiong's first pilgrimage by train and bus! Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. and Izu-Hakone Bus Co., Ltd. will operate a "Hatsu-Hakone Temporary Train and Route Bus" from midnight on New Year's Eve to New Year's Day to improve the convenience of those who go to the 2024 Mt. Saijoji Temple for the first time. The temple is known as a sacred place with a history of 600 years since its founding, and many people come to visit for the first time on the third day of the new year. The Daeongsan Line was opened in 1925 for the purpose of transporting people who came to visit the temple, and it serves as a foot for those who come to worship by train and bus. About the operation of "Hatsuyo Temporary Train (Odawara Station ~ Taioyama Station")] ●Date and time: December 31, 2023 (Sunday) 23:35 ~ January 1, 2024 (Monday) 5:45 ● Hour table: The departure times of each station are as follows 　　　　　　The whitewashed part (train number 501~519 down, 500~518 up is the time of the special train) ） ●Transportation: Odawara Station ~ Daiosan Station Adults 280 yen Children 140 yen About the operation of the "First Pilgrimage All-Night Route Bus (Daxiongsan Station ~ Dōryōson")] ●Date and time: December 31, 2023 (Sunday) 22:30 ~ January 1, 2024 (Monday) 16:40 ● Timetable: Anytime - Time required: about 10 minutes ● Boarding and alighting location: Temporary bus stop in front of Daesung Mountain Station 　　　　　 It is different from the usual bus stop for Doryoson. ● Transportation: Bus: Daeongsan Station ~ Doryoson Adults 300 yen Children 150 yen ●Note: For 3 days from January 1st ~ 3rd, additional flights will be operated during daytime hours. 【Inquiry】Izu-Hakone Railway Taiosan Line, Odawara Station 　　　　　　TEL. 0465（22）9173 　　　　　Izu-Hakone Bus ・ Odawara Office 　　　　　　TEL. 0465（34）0333

The Zushi City Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture posted their first post on Cool Japan Video! Zushi City is a popular tourist spot where you can easily enjoy marine sports and is easily accessible from Tokyo in about 1 hour. For the latest information on Zushi City, please get it on Cool Japan Video. Please follow us!

【Sagamihara City】 We are looking for "The 18th Sagamihara City Tourism Goodwill Ambassador"! Sagamihara City is a city where rich nature and urban charm are in good harmony, and there are many diverse and attractive sightseeing spots. In recent years, as an SDGs Future City, we have been working on various ingenuities to revitalize the region and solve local issues, and promote sustainable urban development. We are looking for the 18th Sagamihara City Tourism Goodwill Ambassador who will cheerfully promote the charm of Sagamihara City through tourism events, campaigns, media, SNS, etc.! Please become a tourism goodwill ambassador and promote Sagamihara City! We look forward to receiving many applications!

【Ninomiya Town】 The 20th Azuma Wild Vegetable Flower Watching At the summit of Mt. Azuma, 60,000 early-blooming rape flowers are in full bloom from late December. You can see the panoramic Tanzawa, the mountains of Hakone, Sagami Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and when the weather is favorable, the beautiful white Mt. Fuji spreads out in front of you. At this time of the new year, please take a look at the beautiful scenery that will remain in your heart in yellow, light blue, and white. During the period, events such as stamp rallies and receipt rallies, hiking from the station, and sales of local products are held on weekends. A 5-minute walk from Ninomiya Station to the entrance and a 20-minute walk from the entrance to the summit! You can easily enjoy ♪ hiking We look forward to seeing you there. 【Period】January 13 (Sat) ~ February 18 (Sun) in Reiwa 6 Place: Azumayama Park 【Opening Hours】8:30~17:00 【Organizer】Ninomiya Town Tourism Association 【Co-organizer】Ninomiya Town 【Support】Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association 【Contact】Ninomiya Town Tourism Association 0463-73-1208 (9:00~17:00)

Snow Magic Fantasy This is a Christmas tree? taken from Marunouchi KITTE in Tokyo I saw it snowing. Did you all have a wonderful day yesterday Christmas? ?

Kanagawa Historical Tour 2023 will be held! In various places in Kanagawa Prefecture, guide groups that are members of the Kanagawa Guide Council hold tours to unravel various histories. Why don't you go around the historical places of Kanagawa through the eyes of a guide who is familiar with the local area and history? We look forward to your participation! 【Tsurumi Sightseeing Guide Association】Walk through the old Tokaido and Ma inns and visit the surrounding area 【Tsurumi Highlights Guide Association】 Walk through the old Tokaido and Ma inns and visit the surrounding area Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 9:30 a.m. ~ 【Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association】Walking along the Oyama Highway "Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku" [Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association] Walking along the Oyama Highway "From Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku" After the middle of the Edo period, the people who visited the mountain became popular We will introduce the Oyama Highway from the Sagami River ferry terminal. Date: January 19, 2024 【Hadano City Tourism Volunteer Association】Walking through Yagurasawa ~Beyond Zenba Pass~ 【Hadano City Tourism Volunteer Association】 Walking through Yagurasawa ~Beyond Zenba Pass~ Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2023, 9 a.m. [Yokohama City Guide Association] "Walking along the scenic spot Sodegaura from the old Tokaido / Kanagawa Inn" [Yokohama City Guide Association] "Walking along the scenic spot Sodegaura from the old Tokaido / Kanagawa Inn" Date: Monday, January 22, 2024 For more information on the tour and how to make a reservation, please follow the link on the official website in your profile!

【Prefectural Hakone Park】 Christmas Project We will hold an event for children "Christmas Boots Search"! To coincide with Christmas, we will hold a Christmas project "Christmas Boot Search" for children under elementary school age for three days from Saturday, December 23, 2023 to Monday, December 25, 2023, limited to 20 people each day. For more information, please see the link on the official website listed in your profile!

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Zushi Tourism Association. Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the southeast of Kanagawa Prefecture and is bordered by Yokohama City, Kamakura City, Hayama Town, Yokosuka City, and Sagami Bay. It takes about 1 hour by train or car from Tokyo and has good access, making it a recommended area for day trips. In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information that cannot be missed when sightseeing in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture! [Popular sightseeing spot information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture] ■Hiroyama Park Located at the top of Mt. Hiro, it is a popular viewing spot. When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji from the observatory in the park, and it has been selected as one of the "50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa", "50 Parks in Kanagawa", and "100 Views of Fujimi in the Kanto Region". ■Malibu Farm Zushi Marina It is a resort facility with a yacht harbor, hotel, restaurant and café, event space, condominiums, chapel and tennis courts. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy the sea and a café terrace where your dog is OK! It is also used for filming TV dramas and movies, and you can enjoy the outstanding location. ■SHOPPING PLAZA HAYAMA STATION Hayama Station, which opened in September 2016, has about 26 stores, including antenna shops and fresh foods in the Zushi and Hayama areas. (As of December 2023) Local gourmet food and local vegetables are enriched! It is recommended for purchasing souvenirs and as a base for sightseeing. ■Zushi Coast It is a tourist attraction that represents Zushi City! YOU CAN ENJOY VARIOUS MARINE SPORTS SUCH AS WINDSURFING AND SUP. In addition, the scenery of the sunset on the Zushi Coast won the "Miura Peninsula Sunset Grand Prix No. 1", and it is also attracting attention as a scenic spot. The area around Zushi City is also a great area for driving. In particular, the coastal route from Zushi to Hayama allows you to enjoy the beautiful coastline and blue sea, and you can enjoy the feeling of refreshment. The official website of the "Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association" also publishes Zushi City tourism model plans (model courses)! We would appreciate it if you could refer to it. [Event information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture] ■Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival Fireworks launched from boats floating in Zushi Bay to the Zushi Coast area brightly color the night sky in early summer. About 7,000 fireworks set off in time with the music are spectacular! (Contents at the time of the 2023 event) ■Zushi Kaigan Film Festival This film festival started in 2010 with the theme of "Play with the Earth". The Zushi Kaigan Film Festival, which is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2023, is usually held during Golden Week and is visited by many people. The film will be screened after sunset on a large screen set up on the beach of Zushi Beach. You can enjoy a movie in the best location! At the venue, there will be a food court, a seaside merry-go-round, and daily events. (Contents at the time of the 2023 event) [Workation information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture] In recent years, the number of users has been increasing as a way to spend vacations while teleworking at resorts and hotels, and "workation" (a coined word that combines "work" and "vacation"). In Zushi City, there are many workspaces such as cafes, co-working spaces, and accommodation and recreational facilities. In addition, there are plenty of activities that you can experience in between work! In addition to marine sports such as SUP, you can also experience incense making, ukulele classes, yoga, and more. On the official website of the Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association, you can also search the workspace of Zushi. We will continue to deliver information on the charms of Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as sightseeing and events. Thank you in advance!

The Manazuru Town Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture also participated in the Cool Japan Video! The Kifune Festival, one of the three major ship festivals in Japan, is held, making it an area full of recommended spots and events. Please follow us so that you don't miss the sightseeing information of Manazuru Town!

It is "TOWERS Milight "UP" held at Minato Mirai in Yokohama. "TOWERS Milight "UP" is an event in which all the office floors of 40 corporate buildings in Minato Mirai are lit up for one day only during the Christmas season. Therefore, it is a very valuable scenery that can only be seen one day a year. On the contrary, an event called "TOWERS Milight "DOWN" is scheduled to be held from 2024.

It is "TOWERS Milight "UP" held at Minato Mirai in Yokohama. "TOWERS Milight "UP" is an event in which all the office floors of 40 corporate buildings in Minato Mirai are lit up for one day only during the Christmas season. Therefore, it is a very valuable scenery that can only be seen one day a year. On the contrary, an event called "TOWERS Milight "DOWN" is scheduled to be held from 2024.

I took a picture of Yokohama's illumination, Yornoyo 2023, from the Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Ship Terminal in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. From Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park, music and illuminations work together to color the city. The photo shows the Yokohama Marine Tower and the Japan Yusen Hikawa Maru on the Yamashita Park side.

I took a picture of Yokohama's illumination, Yornoyo 2023, from the Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Ship Terminal in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. From Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park, music and illuminations work together to color the city. The photo is of the Minato Mirai side.

I photographed the Tokyo Sky Tree and Tokyo Mizumachi from the Pillow Bridge to the Kitajuma River. There are many people who take pictures of the Genmori Bridge because the sidewalk is wider and closer to the Sky Tree, but in fact, the Pillow Bridge is easier to get into the angle of view of the entire Sky Tree and it is easier to take a picture with reflection. If you go to Pillow Bridge, you can enjoy this kind of scenery at any time.

I took a picture of Tokyo Station from Marunouchi KITTE in Tokyo. Tokyo Station opened on December 20, 1914. The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 caused almost no damage, but it was damaged by the Tokyo Air Raid in 1945. After the war, the Marunouchi station building was rebuilt with a reduced number of floors, and in 2012 (Heisei 24), it was restored to its appearance at the time of opening.

I took a picture of the night view from the Skytree East Tower in the direction of Chiba. The Tobu Isesaki Line and the Keisei Oshiage Line pass through the lower left, and the Kitajuma River passes through the right side. The Arakawa River crosses a little above the middle. Tokyo is the world's largest megacity, surpassing New York, which was the world's number one until 1955, and has continued to hold the world's number one position ever since.

I took a night view of Tokyo from the Skytree East Tower in the direction of Mt. Fuji. Tokyo is the world's largest megacity, surpassing New York, which was the world's number one until 1955, and has continued to hold the world's number one position ever since. Mt. Fuji can be seen slightly to the right of the center of the photo, and Tokyo Tower can be seen slightly to the left.

I took a picture of the Tokyo Stop Line in front of the Imperial Palace, Hibiya Street, and Tokyo Station across Uchibori Street from the outer garden of the Imperial Palace. When I took the picture, it was just at the time of the full moon, and it happened to be in the center.

I took a picture of the buildings of Hibiya reflected in the triumphal moat near the Sakurada Gate of the Imperial Palace. The Sakurada Gate and stone walls are also lit up and benches are installed. You can enjoy the scenery slowly.

I took a picture of the moat of the Sakurada Bunker from the Hanzomon gate of the Imperial Palace towards the Sakurada Gate. Hanzomon is the highest of the Imperial Palace gates, so it is a recommended place to overlook the vast Sakurada Moat, and you can also enjoy the night view of Kasumigaseki from evening to night.

This is a photo taken from the Sakurada Gate of the Imperial Palace to the moat of the Sakurada Bunker in the direction of Hanzomon. At the Sakurada Moat in the Imperial Palace Gaien, you can enjoy the autumn leaves of the tulip trees planted as street trees from Hanzomon to Sakurada Gate. You can also enjoy the yellow leaves of the tulip trees lining the sidewalk, the beautiful moat, and the Parliament building

It is a nationally designated important cultural property in the Imperial Palace, the former Edo Castle Outer Sakurada Gate. The outer Sakurada Gate is famous for the "Sakurada Gate Outside Incident" of the assassination of Naoya Ii by the ronin of the Mito clan in 1860. This incident was caused by the suppression carried out by the shogunate, the "Great Prison of Ansei". After the incident, the authority of the shogunate was lost, and the Edo period, which lasted 265 years, came to an end.

This is a photo taken of Hibiya Street from the former Miyagi Wada Kuramon guard house on the Baba Sen moat side of the Imperial Palace Gaien. The former Miyagi Wada Kuramon guardhouse was built in 1923 (Taisho 12). When Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo, a bridge was built for the passage of the earthpeople, and a gate was set up. It was called the Kura no Mimon, but later it came to be called the Wada Kuramon.

It is a Japanese antelope that I met when I went to Okutama Town, Tokyo. He gave me a look at the camera, so I took a picture. The Japanese antelope is a herbivorous mammal endemic to Japan that lives in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, excluding Hokkaido and the Chugoku region. The scientific name is Capricornis crispus, which belongs to the subfamily Goats of the artiodactyl bovine family. Due to overfishing, the number has decreased, and it was designated as a special natural monument of Japan in Showa 30. From the summer of 2022 to the fall of 2023, I went to Okutama about four times, and I was able to meet two of them, so I think there is a good chance that we will meet.