Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) Japanese Sweets Making Experience Learn about Japanese food culture Wagashi plays an important role in learning about Japanese food culture. Beautiful appearance By making them beautifully, such as in the shape of seasonal flowers, you can enjoy not only the taste but also the appearance. As a samurai, I must strengthen my character from the experience of making traditional cultural wagashi. I must continue to perfect my spirit.

This is the Scene of Lake Onneto today (11/25). The road entering Lake Onneto from the national highway is a compacted snow ice burn. Please be careful when passing. The surface of Lake Onneto is only thin ice at the water's edge. It will take some time for the ice to form firmly. On the Lake Onneto Line, which leads to the lake, the gate from Nonaka Hot Spring will close at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 6, and both cars will be closed during the winter season (until April 11 next year). Please note that the road from the national highway to the Hot Spring will not be blocked, but you will not be able to go beyond it to the lake by Car.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

[Introduction of Letter Set] A letter set with an illustration of Setoushi-kun. It was made by Mr. Komata, an alumnus of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps This is a new product of Setoushi-kun goods. The envelope comes in two colors: dark green and pale orange. 3 envelopes large enough to be given with L-size photos It comes with a set of 6 A5 size toilet sheets. 1 pair 680 yen Where can you buy it? Komu Museum of Art, Roadside Station Hanamu, Hotel Mori Yume. Not only for those who visit for sightseeing, I would be happy if the Village residents could also use it! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Setoushi-kun #Setoushi-kun goods #Letter set #2 colors #Memories of the trip #Broadcasting the charm of the Village #Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers #OB #Utilization of subsidies

Photographed 11/23/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, the second Shanghai liquor store has opened. The lunch menu is extensive, and this time, it is fried chicken. I'm also curious about the shrimp fried rice. 😊

Photographed 11/23/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Mary Berry Strawberry Milk and Cookie Sandwich Strawberry & Chocolate. 🍓

[Autumn leaves are in full bloom! ] 11/19 Minami-Alps City This morning, the temperature is Traditional Japanese straw raincoat nationwide, and winter has arrived in the Minami-Alps City! It was so cold that it reminded me of. The Autumn leaves in Minami-Alps City today (11/19) also seem to be progressing at once due to this cold. Mt. Mt. Kushigata is covered with a carpet of warm colors, and Inagako and other places in the city are in full bloom.

Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards.

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 #travelmemories #calligraphy

Photographed 11/23/24. Yesterday, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinji Festival. It is a Shichi-Go-San shooting spot.

Autumn leaves reflection Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected in the pond. Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Takadoya Wetland" 2024/11

On November 8th, I went to the red brick in Sapporo. The Ginkgo was buried in the snow and I felt "between autumn and winter". The next day, it was completely melted. It's almost snowy season.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A wild festival float has just turned around.

Ryujin Falls It is a waterfall in Yumori Park in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. In front of the waterfall, there are and bridges and stairs, and you can take pictures from various angles. The park is a scenic Spot where you can enjoy more than 15,000 Autumn leaves trees in autumn.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. A festival float is greeting the Sumiyoshi Pavilion.

【Autumn Daisen Autumn Leaves Information 2024🍁】 Daisen ⛰ is bustling with a boom in low-mountain mountaineering Continue Daisen Autumn leaves Light up and night view operation of the Daisen cable car Held in from 19:00 on weekdays until 20:00 on weekends and holidays! As of today, Friday, November 22, Daisen and Oyama Temple are about 6 minutes as you can see. The best time to visit is around 27 (Wednesday), and it will be about a week after that. Near Daisen Cable Station, "October cherry blossoms 🌸" were blooming. Held in at the same time 11/23 (Sat), 11/24 (Sun), 11/30 (Sat), 12/1 (Sun) 　　10：00～16：00 *Shukubo Stamp & Quiz Rally* 　Collect Stamps around Shukubo, 　You might even win a nice prize by taking the quiz! 　 *Old approach to the temple markets* 　Along the old approach to the temple street that passes in front of the Afuri Shrine and Social Affairs Bureau 　Various Kitchen Car and local shops are Stalls. 🍁 We look forward to seeing you 🍁 * It will be very crowded on weekends. The sunset is also early, so if you are aiming for the summit, please start early in the morning and come with plenty of time. 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

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. The weather was good today, and I was able to see beautiful Autumn leaves on the Promenade and at each famous landmarks. Especially in Tenkorin, it can be said that this is the peak of Autumn leaves. Autumn leaves stretching toward the blue sky and falling on the ground and the roof of the pavilion are spreading red in front of you. The weather forecast predicts that this weekend will be sunny tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, so please come and see the Autumn leaves of Shosenkyo Gorge.

【Daisen Sky Lantern ® ―Wishing from 🌠an Elevation of 700m- Notice of Recruitment of Participants] Sky lanterns ® in the Precincts of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine With a superb view of the Michelin Green Guide Japon 2 stars Why don't you launch into the night sky of Daisen! We are now looking for participants! The collaboration between the Shrine and the night view, where a fantastic world spreads under the light of sky lanterns ® with each "wish" and "feeling", is a valuable experience! The Daisen Cable Car is also Light up along the line and runs until 19:00. Limited to 50 units First-come, first-served basis 1 unit 3,000 yen (tax included) * Up to 2 people can participate in 1 unit. *Re* 　Sunday, January 12, 2025 Light rain Cancelled due to stormy weather 　Registration: 15:00~16:00 Launch: 16:30 *Meeting place* 　Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Precincts *Access* 　Kananaka Bus from Isehara Station North Exit on the Odakyu Line 　About 25 minutes from bus stop 4 to Daisen Cable 　Get off at the last stop 15 minutes on foot Daisen Cable 6 minutes Get off at Afuri Shrine Station *How to apply* ● WEB: From the QR code on the leaflet or the Isehara City Tourist Association website ●Phone: Isehara City Tourist Association (0463-73-7373) Weekdays 9:00~17:00 ● FAX: On the back of the leaflet Daisen Sky Lantern ® participation application form 　　　Fill in the required information and FAX (0463-73-6606) *Payment Method* ●Cash: Isehara City Tourist Association Window 　(On the way to the stairs at the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line, Weekdays 9:00~17:00) ● Transfer: Bank of Yokohama Isehara Branch Ordinary 6072115　 　Isehara City Tourist Association Representative Director Hitoshi Meguro *Application and Payment Due Date*　 　Thursday, December 26, 2024 * Your application will be confirmed upon payment. 　Please pay as soon as possible. 　As a general rule, cancellations after payment is confirmed 　Please note that it is not possible. Leaflet participation application form, etc. For details, Please see the Isehara City Tourist Association website. Sky Lantern ® is the Japan Sky Lantern Association ® and Exproud, Inc. is a registered Marker. Cooperation: Japan Sky Lantern Association ® License Number JSA045665P

"Japanese cedar house" at the foot of Nakasendo Wada Pass The menu includes not only katsudon and set meals, but also pizza and pasta 🍕✨ Address︎Chowa ▶Town Wada 3389 Phone︎0268-88-2005 ▶ business hours Weekdays ▶11:00-21:00 Weekends and Holidays 11 ▶:00-20:00 Closed every Thursday

【Notice of Closed Public Toilets in Winter】 In order to prevent freezing, some public Toilet in the Minamimaki Village will be Closed from 2024 (Reiwa 6) November 25 (Monday) ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) mid-April (tentative). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. In addition, the public Toilet in front of Nobeyama Station can be Use 24 hours a day in winter. Toilets in the Minamimaki Village Farming Village Cultural Information Exchange Center (Vegeta Ball With) can also be used during opening hours.

"Dance of Flowers in Yumemachi" Notice of additional and special performances We would like to inform you of additional performances and special performances of the Atami geiko "Yumemachi no Dori Hana no Mai" that is held every Saturday and Sunday at the Atami Gigi Kenban Kabuki Training Hall. Please enjoy professional dance that you can not usually see. The beauty of the way the kimono is dressed, the way it behaves, and the sighs. We hope you will come and visit us. Additional performance / 2024/12/9 (Mon) 11:00 ~ (Admission fee 2500 yen) Special performance: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), 2 (Thursday) 11:00 ~ (Admission fee 3000 yen) * Cancelled: December 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 28 (Sat), 29 (Sat), 2024 Address: 17-13 Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along the Hatsukawa River) Reservations/Inquiries/Atami Gigi Kenban Phone 0557-81-3575 Access / From JR Atami Station Autumn leaves take a bus bound for → Gaoka for about 10 minutes Shimizu Town Get off Fee / 2500 yen (tax included) * 1/1 and 1/2 are 3000 yen * Free for elementary school students and younger Car parking / None (there is a municipal toll P nearby) Start date: Every Saturday and Sunday, December 9, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 2, 2025 Start time: 11:00 ~ (Performance time: about 30 minutes) Venue: Atami Gigi Kenban

[Notice of lifting of road closures] The entrance to Tsumago juku (on the Magoro side, opposite the 3rd Car Parking Lot) was closed to both cars for a while due to road improvement work, but it was lifted today, Friday, November 22. Thank you for your cooperation for a long time! ーCautionー Car and pedestrians will be able to pass as usual, but entry into the Shukuba with both cars will be one-way from Omata Bridge, so entry from the 3rd Car parking lot side is prohibited. In addition, in the Tsumago juku, Car traffic is prohibited from 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. to protect the scenery

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The pigeon rings its Hyoshigi to signal the departure of the festival float. It is a festival float of Kawagoe City.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, Nakasendo, Tsumago juku will Held in the Cultural and Political Period Procession! In commemoration of the start of the preservation project of Tsumago juku in Showa 43, it is now held on November 23 every year. Local residents dress up as samurai, flying legs, nihilistic monks, etc., and Reproduction the Shukuba of the Cultural and Political Era. As in every year, 10:30 Toshima General Ground ~ 11:20 Tsumago juku (lunch break) ~ 13:25 A procession parades along the Nakasendo Road between Otsuma and Otsumagoma. Enjoy the procession while imagining the travelers who would have walked this road during the Cultural and Political Era. Details of the day's itinerary are as follows: You can ✅ check it from the "Tsumago juku official website" * There is no space dedicated to media or photography. Please stop and watch so as not to disturb other guests. * Please do not enter the queue except for the performers in the queue. * Tsumago juku is still preserving the towns while residents still live. Please refrain from trespassing on private property or causing nuisance. Scene from last year. Tomorrow is forecast to be cold, so please 😊❄ come warm

[Signs of Christmas in a tree dream] One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat pleasures of visiting a tree dream It is a seasonal decoration. Now it is reminiscent of Christmas Decorations of various sizes are displayed throughout Inside the Facility. There are also decorations that are devised so that you can see it from outside the window! As soon as you enter Setoushi-kun doll that has become Christmas specifications YO is waiting to take a picture with everyone. At the shop, pine cones were used Handmade trees are on sale. It is a beautifully painted and colorful tree. It comes with a cute snowman! Why don't you enjoy the Christmas spirit with a tree dream one step ahead? #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Decoration #Christmas #Pine cone #Handmade decorations devised by the staff It's the perfect time of year for Santa World #Christmas Events Held in December 7

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 The minimum temperature this morning was -3.8°CYesterday🌡️ Yatsugatake was finally covered with snow, and it is finally winter-like, and 🏔️ the temperature is forecast to drop further from the weekend. 🥶 🧣🧤

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a wild festival float that passes in front of Resona Coedo Terrace.

Autumn leaves in Oihira Park Odagi Towns, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 2024/11

Autumn is my favorite season in Japan. This is because of this aesthetic view. Enjoying the autumn from ropeway is very good but the view of autumn with the ropeway is amazing. The autumn valey in Yuzawa kogen ski resort is one of the best place to enjoy the autumn. Over the valley there is a ropeway service which looks like this image.

[Notice of stone-baked sweet potato sales] Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. All of them will sell stone-baked sweet potatoes from around 11 o'clock! Baked sweet potatoes of Anno sweet potato, also known as the "King of Sweet Potatoes", are also available! Please enjoy it ♪ selling price ・ Baked sweet potato (red haruka, red azuma): small 200 yen, large 300 yen ・Baked sweet potato (Anno sweet potato): Small 300 yen, Large 400 yen ・Grilled potatoes: 200 yen * For each purchase of 2 bottles, 50 yen will be deducted from the bill.