"Spring Color Food Night Market"
https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com/

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the "Spring Food Night Market" will Held in the entire Atagawa Hot Spring!

Currently, about 1,200 Taiwanese lanterns decorate the city at Atagawa Hot Spring, creating a fantastic landscape of warm lights and hot water baths. Thanks to all of you, we will celebrate one year since the Lighting ceremony in 2024!

On the day of the event, from 12 o'clock to 9 p.m., there will be more than 20 Stalls stores where you can feel Taiwanese products and culture, including Local Gourmet and Taiwanese Gourmet stalls!
　
Events and highlights where you can experience Taiwanese traditional culture such as Chinese lion dance, erhu performance, and sky lantern raising! The performance of the Atagawa Dōkan Drum of the Local Atagawa River is also illuminated in red by lanterns, and the atmosphere is perfect.

Enjoy the soothing Atagawa Hot Spring at night.

* There are few cars in the area, so please Use the Izu Kyuko Line Line and enjoy ♪ it leisurely.
https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com/

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is the Kawazu cherry blossoms of the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
Next week, I'm going to see the cherry blossoms blooming on the Shingashi River.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
CAFE ANDON's Matcha Latte and Strawberry and Anko Matcha Shortcake.
It's great to eat this Shortcake while looking at the cherry blossoms at CAFE ANDON. 🌸

Meigetsu-in Temple in Kamakura, Famous for its hydrangeas

Autumn leaves in autumn are also a wonderful temple

The autumn view from the window of enlightenment is very cool

Before sunrise in autumn

An unexplored station that has gradually emerged

The appearance of Okuoi Kojo Station in Shizuoka was like a phantom beauty

Sakura Jingu Shrine is nearby, so I often go there, but the coolest time is on a rainy day

When you walk around the city, this figure suddenly appears

【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025🌸】March 20 (Thu) ~ May 11 (Sun)!

(I'm sure) the snow has been delivered, and the flower season is finally approaching in Gokase Town, and ✨ we will 🤩🙌 do an Instagram campaign in Spring

Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/) and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the town to Instagram with two hashtags: #Gokase Flower 2025 and #Shooting date (e.g. #March 20)

Every day during the period, one person will receive 🎁✨ a mini set of Gokase Town Specialty products.
What a surprise this time!
During the Light up period of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) by the "Gokase Sakura Project" sponsored by Gokase Secondary School students (March 23 (Sun) ~ April 16 (Water) * Updated on April 2), those who apply for a photo of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) will have a double 😮✨ chance of winning the prize every day!

In addition! For excellent works, we will 🤩👏 send you an assortment of Specialty products of Gokase Town
And even more! This time, the "Gokase Sakura Project Award" is also ... 🤭🌟！？

The works posted will be introduced 💡 at any time on the Gokase Tourism Association and the social media of the "Gokase Sakura Project"

Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025

⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html
⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

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In Gokase Town in Spring, you can enjoy 🌸 many flowers such as rhododendrons and azaleas as well as Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)
Squid in the warm climate, how about 🤗 visiting flowers in Gokase Town?
We look forward ✨ to your participation

Photographed on March 10, 25.
CAFE ANDON's Matcha Shortcake with Strawberries and Anko.
The acidity of the strawberries and the moderate sweetness of the fresh cream and red bean paste go well together.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is CAFE ANDON's matcha latte.
The latte art is very nice. 😊

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is a hot sandwich set of avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON.
It's my favorite combination. 😊🦐🥑

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results]

Thank you for waiting! !️
Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025"

This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form

Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted
Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results

[🥇 Gold Award]
Mr. @mas8787a
[🥈 Silver Prize]
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
[🥉 Bronze Award]
Mr. @yamabico_san

The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨

It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder

Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners

And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated

Spring is finally here 🌸
We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate

💫 Best regards

[Notice of new products]
This time, our association has created new Tsubetsu Town goods!
It's a mug [WOOD MANS]!
Artist living in Tsubetsu Town, Shigechan, also known as Shigechan Onishi, was asked to design the pattern, resulting in a cute finish Gari inspired by Tsubetsu Town.
Since it is a large cup that can hold 350ml, it may be used as a soup cup at Meals in addition to café time.
It is currently sold at the following facilities:
・Sansankan
・Roadside Station Aioi
・Lamp's inn Mori Tsubetsu
We plan to increase the number of handling facilities in Tsubetsu Town in the future!
Please purchase ☺ it by all means

Photographed on March 10, 25.
It is the Hanachozu of rape flowers of Senba Toshogu Shrine.

Shinshu High Yamazakura Festival

Takayama Village is dotted with Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) that are over 100 years old.
Led by the 600-year-old Tsuboi Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), Water the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Mizunaka, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Akawa Kannon, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Nakashio, and the Edohigan cherry blossoms of Kurobe are called the Shinshu Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Takayama, and Events such as Cherry Blossom Trek Tour are Held in in conjunction with the good cherry blossom season.

Please take a look at the single cherry blossom that blooms quietly in the mountain village.

For more information on cherry blossom Information and Events, please check the Home page.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

\🌸 Takao no Naka City 🌸/

Held in again this year!

Takaonaka City is one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture.
For two days, on the day of the Spring Equinox and the next day, it becomes a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, centered on the intersection in front of Takaono Station, and many stalls are lined up.
Various Events will be Held in Main Venue the parking lot of the JA Takaono Office Car.
It is also known as "Soba City" and there are Soba noodle stores lined up in the venue.

It will be very crowded on the day of the event, so please Use public transportation or the free shuttle bus from the Car parking lot to the venue.

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■ Takao no Naka City
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 and Friday, March 21, 2025
【Place】Takaono Station Crossing (24 Shibiki, Takaono Town, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture)
【Inquiry】Secretariat of the City Executive Committee (#Tsuru Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Takaono Main Office)
【Phone】0996-82-1065
【Cars】
　Takaono Sports Ground Riverbed
　Twinkle Dome
　Car parking lot on the west side of the Kirameki Dome
　Health Management Center
　Fureai Park Car Parking Lot
　Water flow playground riverbed Car parking lot
　Takaono Elementary School Ground (March 20 only)
　Takaono Junior High School Ground (March 20 only)
　* Car at Takaono Elementary School and Takaono Junior High School please do not park your car on March 21.
　* Free shuttle bus will be operated only on the 20th. Please Use it when coming by Car.
【Details】https://r.goope.jp/srb-46-25/info/6146579

Photographed on March 8, 25.
This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.
It has mimosa in it, and it is a Spring Hanachozu.

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms are also in full bloom 🌸

This is located in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture
It is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Aoge Hori River.

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms start 😊 here every year
The Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the river for about 1 km are a sight to behold

Photographed on March 15, 25.
After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
It's a cappuccino and tiramisu marasadas.

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Tokiwa witch hazel, a flower that grows wild in only three places in Japan

We will introduce "Tokiwa Mansaku" from Mount Kodai, which is popular as a mountain where beginners can enjoy mountain walking with abundant mountain climbing routes.
Tokiwa is an evergreen tree that bears leaves all year round.
It is said that Mansaku represents the wish for a full harvest in the Harvest Festival.

Where can you meet the flowers of Tokiwa witch hazel that grow wild in Japan?
Mount Kodai, Arao City, Kumamoto
Ise Jingu, Mie Prefecture
Shinza, Kosai City, Shizuoka
It is said that there are three places.
Best time to visit is from mid-April to late April every year.

【Spot Information】
Mount Kodai
Mount Kodai Car parking lot, toilet available
Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Kaba 2773-595
0968-63-1421 (Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division)

#Mt. Mount Kodai #Arao Genic #Tokiwa Witch Hazel #Kyushu Mountains #Kyushu Nature Trail #Low Mountain Hike #Climbing #Mount Kodai Trail Running #Arao City #Kumamoto

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is a cold scarlet cherry blossom of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

Photographed on March 15, 25.
In the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

【Cotton Cafe】Relaxing, yarn spinning experience 🧶

Today, I would like to introduce ☺️✨ the "Cotton Cafe" held on the third Saturday of every month at the former Kuraoka junior high school "Kuraokakura"

Feel free to Use the café only.☕💕
You can 😌 order delicious homemade cakes and drinks

Today's cake was a cake with kumquat jam and a cake 🍰✨ with apple jam (I had a lot of it, but it was 🤤 insanely delicious)

Everyone was having a relaxing time 🫶 while enjoying reading and chatting

Of course! There is a fee, but you can 🧶✨ also experience yarn spinning

Pick up cotton seeds with a "cotton gin"
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Use a tool called a "hand carder" like a large slicker brush to adjust the stream of fibers.
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When wrapped around a winding stick, a bundle of cotton called a "pony" is formed 😌☁️, which looks like a fluffy cocoon
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If you pull this out little by little with a tool called a spindle and twist it, you will get 😳👏 a magnificent thread as shown in the first photo

It seems that 💡 you can adjust the thickness of the finished yarn by twisting the fiber and the amount of force

You can make it thinner or thicker, or try to spin a single yarn with various thicknesses... There are There are fun of spinning your favorite yarn If 🤗✨ you are interested, please try 💪 it

When you visit Cotton Cafe, you don't need to make a reservation or anything, so 👌 please feel free to stop by and enjoy 😌🌿 your own time

【Date & Time】3rd Saturday 13:00~15:00
【Place】Kuraoka Kurara (Staff Room)
〒882-1201 5929 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture
【Reservation】Not required
【Fee】Yarn spinning experience 1,500 yen, cotton (with seeds) 400 yen

🚴 ♂️ Tour de Yatsugatake 2025🚴 ♂️

Thank you very much for your many entry There is a 🙇🏻 ♀️

The entry deadline for the Tour de Yatsugatake is tomorrow 16th ❗️
We are still recruiting, so if you have not entered, please 🚴 ♂️💨 hurry
The secretariat is located at the Roadside Station Yachiho Highlands.

* Entries are being accepted with the second QR code!