https://shimatabi-rito.com/okinawa/plan/detail/656/... Day Trip Blitz Tour of Izanami Island, Okinawa is now available! Book online below↓ Since lodging on Izanami Island can be hard to secure, the tourism association created a day-trip plan you can enjoy. We guide you to your preferred spots within the time available—Shō-en King history course, scenic photo spots, utaki (sacred sites) tour, cultural heritage museum course, training camp preview course—or we can choose the itinerary for you (^▽^)/ Reservation required two days in advance ※ Available for groups of two or more From 3,000 JPY per person (adult) Duration: 11:30–13:30 (Ferry departs Izanami at 13:30) Foreign visitors accommodated (English only) ☆ Staying overnight is still recommended; lodging guests can arrange times by discussion

When it comes to introducing a country and its vibrant culture to newcomers at the airport, making thoughtful choices about what to showcase is essential because first impressions matter. During my recent trip, I stumbled upon Edo-koji, a charming Edo Market Place in the international terminal at Haneda Airport. The area is adorned with quaint, wooden shops that evoke the spirit of an Edo-era village, complete with a small stage that occasionally features captivating cultural displays. On this visit, I was drawn to a stunning pair of two-folded byōbu (folding screens) featuring an enchanting painting of the Wind God and Thunder God. This remarkable piece, crafted by the renowned Rinpa artist Ogata Kōrin, is a replica of an exquisite work by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, illustrating Raijin, the tempestuous god of lightning and storms, alongside Fūjin, the gentle god of wind. Honestly, what could be cooler than this? It’s a perfect representation of Japan’s rich artistic heritage right at the heart of the airport!

“Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen” Is Back This Year!! On Sunday, February 23, the Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen will take place in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center. Enjoy free activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and warming up by the bonfire, along with talk sessions and delicious food—there’s plenty to experience! This is an event for both adults and children, so please come with family and friends. Event Overview: Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 10:00–21:00 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga) Admission: Free (all programs are free to join) *Food and drinks are available for purchase separately. At Snow Park 2025, following last year’s popular sessions, local town guides will again host a talk session! Three guides who have lived here for more than 20 years will share their perspectives on Teshikaga’s nature and their daily impressions. Talk Session Details ■ Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 19:00–20:30 ■ Location: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor ■ Speakers: Shigetoshi Tsuchiya (River & Field), Yuya Tsuchida (Somokuya), Masumi Hashida (Nanuk) ■ Moderator: Jin Fujiwara (Teshikaga Ekomachi Promotion Council / River & Field) *Admission free Contact: Teshikaga Ekomachi Promotion Council (Secretariat) Within Teshikaga Town Hall, Tourism and Commerce Division 015-482-2940 (Direct line to Tourism and Commerce Division / Weekdays: 9:00–17:00) Day-of-event contact: 090-2075-9764 (Person in charge: Fujiwara)

Last summer, I went to Onomichi in Hiroshima. The photo was taken while visiting a café attached to a guest House called Miharashi-tei and drinking mandarin orange juice. There are many books in the store, and I thought it was wonderful to see a picture of a customer reading a book in front of a beautiful view.

The view from a mountain temple in Yamagata Prefecture. The view at the end of more than 1,000 steps was spectacular. It was a very quiet and quaint place.

Shirataki in Winter Look at this 😳! Thanks to the recent cold snap, Shirataki has been cloaked in snow and ice, creating a stunning sight ❄️✨ Pale blue-tinted pillars of snow and ice line up into a breathtaking scene 👏 If possible, we’d love for you to see it with your own eyes! …That said, the path to Shirataki is coated in snow and ice and is extremely dangerous ⚠️ This time, specially trained staff from the tourism association risked their lives to climb up, so please enjoy the photos instead… 🙏🙏🙏 The trail to Shirataki is already hazardous, so we ask for your understanding 😭 Still, nature’s artistry is truly beautiful… I’d grown tired of all the snow, but it turns out it’s not all bad ✨ Let’s stay positive and enjoy ourselves 💪❤️‍🔥

　In Moseushi Town, from mid-December to the end of March every year, about 13,000 LED illuminations are installed on a birch tree with a height of about 20 meters that grows on the site of the volleyball club training camp of the former Moseushi Commercial High School, and you can enjoy the fantastic scenery. Enjoy the white and blue illuminations reflected on the snow surface!

Notice Regarding the End of Distribution for the “Tokutoku Coupon 2025” Usable at Kawayu Onsen To all guests staying at Kawayu Onsen, the “Tokutoku Coupon 2025” that we had been distributing has reached its planned quantity and distribution has ended. Thank you very much to everyone who used the coupons.

【Yuru Camp △ Model Location Introduction 🥰】 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots Oboshi Park From late March to early April, 2000 Someiyoshino blooms profusely. During the Festival period it is Light up and fantastic You can see the cherry blossoms at night!

The 15th Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival ended on February 9, but because the Atami cherry blossoms continue to be at their best, the light-up has been extended until Monday, February 24 (observed). (4:30 PM–11:00 PM) *Photo: Taken on February 8* https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/47...

Introducing the stay-and-sightseeing facility Mount Io MOKMOK Base, which opened in September 2023. The complex features MOKMOK Terrace, a refined space that blends rock walls reminiscent of Mount Io’s geology with warm, natural wood; MOKMOK Theater, where you can enjoy the mountain’s dramatic steam through large glass panes like a theater screen; Mount Io Museum, which explores the mountain’s past and present; and MOKMOK Marche & Café, offering local foods and souvenirs — among many other attractions. Please come and visit us!!

Autumn Festival in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. The world of Shuji Terayama.

The 27th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival is now running through March 10th! February 9 (Sun) — Minami Sakura blooming status The buds are currently in a “bud” stage. However, today is warm, and the buds are swelling so that the petals look ready to open at any moment. Rain is forecast around February 12, with temperatures rising to 16–18°C, so there is a possibility the flowers will begin to bloom all at once. ※From February 1 onward every day from 18:00 to 21:00 We are holding evening cherry blossom illumination, bamboo lanterns, illuminations, and nanohana (rapeseed flower) lighting. ◇Please refer to the following for the “blooming status” https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=162849&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot... ◇For information about the 27th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival, see here https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=73493&cat=18736&type=event...

It is a scenic spot of KushiHonmachi Oshima, Wakayama Prefecture. What you can see at the end of the cliff is the Kashinozaki Lighthouse. This is It is also one of Famous for rock fishing.

Shirakawa Township in winter. I took this photo with my iPHONE from the Hagimachi Ruins of the Castle Observation decks. Even if you don't have a camera, you can still enjoy shooting. Shirakawa, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture

Introducing the winter charm of the scenic spot "Tenryukyo" in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture! Snow piles up on the rock faces and trees, and the Silver World Unfolds. The contrast with the clear blue water of the Tenryu River is very beautiful, and you can enjoy the scenery like an ink painting. In winter, there are few tourists, and one of the attractions is that you can enjoy Nature quietly. Walking along the snow-covered Promenade and taking a deep breath in the clear air soothes the mind... There are also Hot Spring around Tenryukyo, which is perfect for warming up your cold body in winter. At Tenryukyo Hot Spring "Goyukkuri", you can soak in the hot water leisurely while looking at the beauty of the Valleys. In winter, Tenryu Gorge is a hidden famous landmarks where you can enjoy the beauty of nature in silence. Be sure to visit the fantastic Tenryukyo surrounded by snowy scenery. ♨ Tenryukyo Hot Spring Location: 4992-5 Kawaji, Iida-shi, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-27-4011

Hello 😃 This is the main building of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom. Cold days continue, but the clear air here in Shosenkyo Gorge feels refreshing. Right now, beside the main building we are trying our hand at making “ice objects” that take advantage of this cold weather! After exploring the famous Senga Falls and the curious “Stone Gate” along the promenade further ahead — a rock that looks like it might stick together but doesn’t — be sure to take a look at the “ice objects.” Today we saw rainbows at both Senga Falls and the ice objects! When you visit, please dress warmly and enjoy your time♪

I’m sharing scenes from the Ice Candle Festival that aired yesterday on NHK "Hot News Hokkaido Dohoku Okhotsk"! It was filmed so beautifully ❄🔥❄ Please take a look~! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20250205/7000073224.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRQlZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHai1xh5NHHhmpeFB_zRAmTWFUNGxW42rHN5r3OoBDgdYfSZLbjRHlYONgg_aem_x2gCT_NK5bm6sLfv34Hqtw...

The Atami cherry blossoms are now in full bloom across Atami City! Along with the Ito River Promenade, the site of the cherry blossom festival, blooms are appearing at Sanremo Park beside Atami Port, Seaside Park in front of Marin Spa Atami, and Nagisa Park in front of Tachibana Ryokan, among other locations. This season, warm winter temperatures and low rainfall delayed flowering considerably and created large differences in bloom stages between trees, but the number of trees at peak bloom has finally increased. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

[Yuru Camp △ Meat 🥰 Takahashi that appeared in Takabayashi of meat] Specialties Horse sashimi and chicken stew are famous.

Deciduous metasequoia Even if the leaves fall, the branches are in place, so it has a clean silhouette and a sense of transparency, which is beautiful Fresh greenery is good, Autumn leaves are good, leaf litter is good, Snow makeup is also good. It looks great no matter what you wear! Metasequoia trees. Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Teshikagacho presents a calm sky, a stark contrast to yesterday. As far as the eye can see, the pure white landscape is beautiful. It’s perfect weather for sightseeing, so come and visit us ☺️⛄️❄️

An abandoned company in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which I visited last summer. Komainu is written by Kazuhei Kobayashi. It is a world where the Great Devil is likely to appear.

🌳🚲 Tour de Yatsugatake Returns 🚲🌳 After five years of planning, Tour de Yatsugatake makes a fresh start this year ✨ We look forward to your participation! 🚴‍♂️☀️ ◇◇ Highlights ◇◇ ☑️ Elevation gain 1,087 m A season-spanning hill climb race with an elevation gain of 1,087 m! ☑️ Snow-view cycling We will partially open sections normally closed in winter! Enjoy a scenic ride through birch forests and remaining snow. ☑️ Birch groves Ride alongside what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch, and take in the breathtaking scenery. ––––––––––––––––– Event Overview ––––––––––––––––– Schedule Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location Sakuhomachi, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Kogen Along Japan National Route 299 Race Category Hill climb bicycle race Course Details Full Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Mugikusa Pass (elevation 2,127 m) Distance: 20.8 km Elevation gain: 1,087 m Half Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Yachiho Highland Ski Resort (elevation 1,625 m) Distance: 11.4 km Elevation gain: 585 m Registration and Check-in • Pre-event check-in (April 12) Location: Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Outdoor Exchange Plaza (tentative) ※Those who check in the day before receive a 1,000 yen discount • Same-day check-in (April 13) Location: Yume no Mori, Start Area Headquarters (tentative) ※After check-in we will direct you to parking locations. Eligibility ○ Participants must have the fitness to complete their chosen course. ○ Participants under 18 require parental consent. ○ Participants must follow event rules, traffic laws, and etiquette. ○ Participants must agree to the event regulations. Capacity 700 participants ※There are no per-category limits. How to Apply Registration period: December 21, 2024 to March 16, 2025 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Atami cherry blossoms along the Itokawa Promenade are now at their best upstream. Downstream, flowering varies by tree, and some trees are still considerably behind. 15th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

On February 1, Monbetsu City announced the first day of drift ice. It is the first day of drift ice, which is 13 days later than last year (January 19) and 8 days later than the average year (January 24).

[Yuru Camp △ SEASON3 model location introduction] Fujikawa Town Oyanagawa Valleys The Oyanagawa River Valleys has fresh greenery in early summer and Autumn leaves in autumn. Seasonal nature is a popular trek It has become a Spot. Within the Valleys, there are 10 bottles large and small Suspension Bridge and five waterfalls There are.

It is a Cluster of trees of Miyama Kirishima around Mt. Eboshi. Every year from around May, the deep mountain Kirishima as far as the eye can see dyes the mountains pink. The sea of flowers as far as the eye can see is truly Cool Japan! Location: Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture

When I went to the Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, I encountered a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Otorii Gate. It's so divine, it's cool Japan! Location: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Starry sky of Lake Yamanaka 2025.02.01 When I arrived in the middle of the night, it was so beautiful that I took out my camera in -4 degrees Celsius. This is a photo taken from the beach next to "Kirara" in Lake Yamanaka. Above Mt. Fuji is the winter constellation "Orion". The scenery unique to winter when the air is clear. There was no wind and the reflection on the lake surface was great.