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 Cherry Blossom Viewing 2025 🌸] From Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, May 11!

(Surely) with the last of the snow behind us, the season of flowers is finally approaching Gokasecho ✨ We’re running a spring Instagram campaign too 🤩🙌

Follow the Gokase Tourism Association account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/) and post photos of flowers taken in Gokasecho to Instagram using two hashtags: #GokaseHana2025 and #dateofphoto (e.g., #March20) 🤳❤️‍🔥

Every day during the campaign, one person will win a mini set of Gokasecho specialty products 🎁✨
This time, amazingly!
During the nighttime illumination of Kijiya’s weeping cherry tree organized by students of Gokase Secondary School’s “Gokase Sakura Project” (March 23 [Sun]–April 16 [Wed] ※updated 4/2), entries featuring photos of Kijiya’s weeping cherry will have double the daily winning chance 😮✨!?

Plus! Outstanding entries will receive a gift box of Gokasecho specialty products 🤩👏
And even more! This time there will also be a “Gokase Sakura Project Award”…🤭🌟!?

Submitted entries will be featured on the Gokase Tourism Association and Gokase Sakura Project social media channels as they are selected 💡

[Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025

⚠️Other rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html
⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

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In spring in Gokasecho you can enjoy not only weeping cherry but also rhododendrons, akebono azaleas, and many other flowers 🌸
In the warm weather, how about a flower tour around Gokasecho 🤗?
We sincerely 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 mansaku, a flower that grows naturally in only three places in Japan

From Shodai Mountain, popular for its many hiking routes and as a beginner-friendly mountain walk, we introduce tokiwa-mansaku (tokiwa mansaku).
Tokiwa refers to evergreens that keep their leaves year-round.
Mansaku is said to express the wish for a bountiful harvest.

The three places in Japan where you can encounter wild tokiwa-mansaku flowers are said to be
Shodai Mountain, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Ise Jingu, Mie Prefecture
Kamukura, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Typically they are in bloom from mid-April to late April each year.

Spot information
Shodai Mountain (Shodai-san)
Shodai Mountain parking lot, restrooms available
2773-595 Kaba, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture
0968-63-1421 (Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division)

#Shodai Mountain #Arao-jenic #tokiwa-mansaku #Kyushu mountains #Kyushu Nature Trail #low-mountain hike #mountain climbing #Shodai Mountain 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!

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2nd Tsubetsu Photo Contest!

In the future, the award-winning works will be exhibited at the Sansan Museum for a certain period of time.
When the exhibition starts, we will inform you on each social media.

This time, too, many people applied to show us various aspects of Tsubetsu. There is a really!

https://www.tsubetsu.net/post/%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E5%9B%9E%E3%81%A4%E3%81%B9%E3%81%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%88%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E7%B5%90%E6%9E%9C%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival.
The Kawazu cherry blossoms on the Shingashi River were in full bloom. 🌸

Snowy Moominvalley ☃️

This is located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park.

Moominvalley with snow was a fantastic atmosphere 🤤
I'm 🤭 sure the hibernating Moomins are also enjoying it