Tokyo Asakusa! Snowy scenery of Sensoji Temple. Rare Tokyo snow, exciting!

Tokyo station🚉 Last night was a heavy snowfall that occurs ☃ only once in several years This time, I took a picture of the classic Tokyo station and snow. As it is a famous place, it was 🤣 overflowing with many photographers

Oni Ice 🧊👹 This is an ice candle festival held in Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture. Since February 3rd is Setsubun, it seems 🤣 that the demon is not outside, but demon ice The time is fixed every year, so be sure to visit!

The 33rd Shiratori Festival SAIRINKA is now taking place! About 600 illuminated art pieces move to music, creating a magical light show. Each 30-minute cycle features two parts: Part 1 — the Light Fantastic Show, and Part 2 — the Light Electro Dancing Show. The music selection appeals to children, seniors, and international visitors alike. Along the promenade called the Light Alley that connects Tokachigawa Onsen town to the venue, winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and a new photo spot with a Japanese aesthetic has been installed! Enjoy the winter cherry blossoms, which bloom earlier here than anywhere else in Japan, even in temperatures around -20°C. [Event Period] Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting Hours] 19:00–21:00 [Location] Tokachigaoka Park [Parking] Available (about 100 spaces, free) [Event Maintenance Cooperation Fee] 500 yen per person for junior high school students and older *Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen Association member accommodations, residents of Otofuke, and elementary school children and younger are free of charge. *Otofuke residents must present an official ID showing their address.

Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture Snow Lantern Corridor The illumination of the thatched-roof house that seems to appear in the old days was fantastic and beautiful.

Isehara Flower Report 2024.02.02 Plum Blossoms - Hinata Yakushi…starting to bloom - Sports Park…in full bloom - Maruyama Castle Ruins Park…in full bloom Under a chillier sky than yesterday, the red plum blossoms are proudly in full bloom. A beautiful weeping plum tree stands in the grounds of Hinata Yakushi, and its view beside the stone lanterns is very picturesque. There is a plum grove on the back hill. Small, charming white plum blossoms are beginning to appear here and there. I found plum trees on a slope inside the Sports Park. These are vivid pink red plums. Cherry trees surround them, making this a spot full of spring blooms. At Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, plum trees that appear over three meters tall line the area. Their overlapping petals are stunning. Some people were enjoying a stroll.

Kururin House Valentine♡ ~News from Kururin House inside the station~ February starts today. At Kururin House inside the station, the Kururins welcome everyone in a Valentine mood. At the 2023 Dōkan Festival, Kururin marked 10 years since debut, and March 1, the city’s founding day, is celebrated as Kururin’s birthday. Kururin, the official image character of Isehara City, has become a true symbol of the town. He wears a top made from the traditional Oyama spinning top craft on his head. The bellflower mark on Kururin’s back represents the city flower, and they say touching it brings happiness. Responding to Isehara citizens’ fondness for Kururin, the tourism association has planned and proposed various products. The lineup now includes classic Pilot ballpoint pens, notepads and other stationery, nylon eco bags, pin badges, mugs and more. Kururin goods available only in Isehara make great gifts!

Colorful icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" held in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture. Every year, icicles are artificially created to give them vivid colors. It is 😄 very beautiful

[Let’s tour five municipalities in a loop!] Tanzawa-Ōyama–Miyagase Stamp Rally Tour February 1, 2024 (Thursday) – March 15, 2024 (Friday) Stamp spots: Atsugi, Aikawa, Kiyokawa, Hadano, Isehara City Anyone can join by downloading the app to your smartphone! You might discover places you’ve never visited before! Collect three or five stamps to receive a special commemorative gift♪ ★How to participate 1. Download the dedicated app on your smartphone 2. Select the stamp rally participation screen within the app 3. Collect one stamp in each municipality (scan the image) 4. Gather three or five stamps to get a commemorative gift! 5. Answer the survey to enter the prize draw! ★Prizes • Three stamps… Original eco bag • Five stamps… Original blanket ★Prize exchange locations Isehara Station Tourist Information Center, Ekina Kururin House, and four other locations For details, please visit the official Isehara City website.

The snowy landscape of Abashiri from the air flights. The abashiri city in Hokkaido is a winter wonderland. Mountains, lakes everything is understand snow. Even one can walk in middle of lake because the lake became frozen lake. It is really a best winter destination.

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi City Fir Tree Forest Park Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Fir Tree Forest Park 👈 Walk along the icy road and take a picture 📸 at the potle It didn't snow much this year, but I was finally able to take a picture of the snow. The snow on the branches of the trees is good. The fir tree forest park was also quite piled up, so I was able to 📸 take a lot of pictures

In the middle of Hokkaido, Biei is a hill town. In the summer, it is full of tourists, but in the winter, Biei is also wonderful. The moment the snow-covered hills shine in the morning sun, the whole area is dyed gold.

A house with a red roof in the hill town of Biei, in the middle of Hokkaido In winter, snow accumulates and the roof becomes white. Here It's nice to see it from Shin-Sakae Hill, but even if you look at it from below, it feels like it's buried in fluffy snow, which makes you feel happy to see it.

Projects related to the 61st Obihiro Ice Festival The 40th Hokkaido Ice Sculpture Exhibition Winter Obihiro Convention It is the "Water Dragon" selected for the Obihiro Mayor's Award. Stacked ice blocks on top of each other, Chisels, luters, heat guns, etc. I'm going to finish it with tools. When the base is inserted, the height is about 2 meters The fine beard and scales were amazing It's a warm winter this year, so this afternoon Of the 12 ice sculptures in total, 2 are Unfortunately, it collapsed. Next month, the Sapporo Snow Festival will start Once every few years, a large snow sculpture melts due to the warm air. Even during the event to ensure the safety of the audience Heavy machinery may be used to break it. If global warming continues at this rate The timing and duration of winter events, etc. Maybe it's going to change

Seasonal Chef "Recommended" Dinner Course 1. The menu for February is [Japanese kaiseki] Please enjoy ✨ the chef's special dinner course using plenty of seasonal ingredients For desserts, 4~5 items are provided ♪ by wagon service on a daily basis. 〈Menu〉 ・ Seasonal sauce 　 ・Soi, scallops, sweet shrimp sashimi 　 ・Grilled bonito sansho 　 ・ Cooking crab majo and vegetables 　 ・ Rice cooked with bamboo incense miso soup 　 ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Rice flour Swiss roll cake 　　Cherry Panna Cotta 　　Matcha and yuzu gateau chocolate 　　Chocolate and strawberry shortcake 　　Black honey ice cream Limited to 15 meals a day! The price is ¥4,800 per person. Please come and visit us!

Run through icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture It is held annually from the second half of January to February. Artificially created icicles are very impressive.

Keyakizaka winter illumination is one of the most popular illumination in Tokyo. I enjoyed this beautiful winter illumination on a hop on bus. I enjoyed the beautiful view of tokyo tower from the bus as well. It was a really a memorable day for me.

A seaside town to behold: Higashiizu's digital map. . . *You can view the map from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association website. . We are pleased to announce the pre-release of Higashiizu's digital map.🎉 . This pilot project was developed with the cooperation of GEOMARK Inc. and is available for a limited time until the end of February! . . What makes the digital map great . 1. A sweeping illustration of the east coast! We used the sunrise over Higashiizu and the mountain terrain as the main visual. It clearly shows this town of sea and mountains. (We are still adjusting the sunrise position.💦) . . 2. Supports foreign-language translation! The digital map serves domestic visitors and supports four languages—Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean—so international guests can easily look up nearby spots. . . This is a limited release for the pilot until the end of February, but based on usage and survey results we plan to expand and strengthen the content toward year-round service! . We welcome responses to the survey in English as well! . . If we receive positive feedback, plans for next year include... 〇 Adding listings for restaurants and souvenir shops alongside nature and sightseeing spots 〇 Creating a digital archive of historic sites with audio files and videos 〇 Mapping recommended routes such as hot-spring steam walks, moon-viewing strolls, and harbor walks . And more... We aim to offer tourism information that is uniquely easy to share because it is digital! .

The Kanto Plain in the warm winter is also in a cold wave for a few days. I managed to find a spectacular view of icicles Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture Ashigakubo no Icicle 2024.1 For vertical composition, please click to enjoy

Lanterns brightly color the precincts. The photo shows "Osaki Hachimangu" in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture The shrine hall main shrine, stone room, worship hall is designated as a national treasure, and is famous for its naked worship at the "Donto Festival" held on January 14 every year.

Winter view of the Tarumi Railway A train crosses a bridge in a faint snow. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Ibi-gun, Gifu * Aerial view from above the Neo River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

Moominvalley wrapped in snow This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. It's hard to see a snowy landscape here. One that 😆 I was lucky enough to take It's a sight to behold all year round!

The fantasy world created by Chichibu This is the sea of clouds that can be seen in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It can be 💪 seen when the conditions meet at a certain time every year I think this is the only place where you can see such a sea of clouds. Please come and 😆 see it

The symbol of Biei, the house with the red roof In winter, the roof is white with snow. When the weather is nice, you can see the performance of the Mt. Tokachi mountain range from Shin-Sakae Hill, especially the magic hour at dusk. You will never forget this scenery

Famous Biei Blue Pond In summer, the cobalt blue view is spectacular, but in winter, when the water surface freezes and snow accumulates, you will not be able to see the water surface of the blue pond. However, you can enjoy the illumination at night instead A snowy landscape, towering white larch trees, and stars twinkling when you look up It was also a great place in winter.

【Oiso Town】 Departing Oiso! Day trip bus tour for skiing and snowboarding at Kawaba Village (Notice) A ski and snowboard tour will be held in Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture, which has an economic partnership agreement with Oiso Town. The tour also stops at Kawaba Denen Plaza, ranked No. 1 among roadside stations nationwide. You can also apply for lift tickets, rentals, and ski school at the same time♪ Date and time: Saturday, February 3 Application period: Until 5:00 PM on Friday, January 19 Event organizer: Council for Creating Oiso’s Unique Comfort Please enjoy this Oiso round-trip day bus tour

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😆