[Forest Park Reopening] The forest park that underwent renovations last year finally reopened on Monday, April 29!! To celebrate the reopening, we will hold events through Monday, May 6, the final day of Golden Week. On the opening day, playground equipment will be free to use all day, and kitchen cars will appear from Friday, May 3 to Monday, May 6. Also… On Friday, May 3 we will hold the Go! Anpanman Show! There will be two performances, at 11:00 and 14:00. For more details, please contact the numbers below. We look forward to welcoming many visitors. *Contact* Tourist information center Satoyume: 0158-85-7125 Nishiokoppe Village Office, Industry and Construction Division, Forestry and Commerce Section: 0158-87-2111 Note: The campground is scheduled to open in early June. #Anpanman Show #Kitchen cars #Candy-sculpting #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Reopening #Golden Week #Events will also be held at Kimu and Kamu!

Night cherry blossom illumination is now on near Iwanai Shrine Street and Kunsuien! This is a new event starting this year🌸 Also, today, April 29, a tour of Kunsuien will be held. Kunsuien is one of the villas owned by wealthy merchant Ichitaro Umezawa, who served as Iwanai’s first mayor. It features a single-story wooden house built around 1920 (Taisho 9) and a Japanese garden developed between 1897 (Meiji 30) and around 1913 (Taisho 2). Full restoration began in fiscal 2021 (Reiwa 3), and the work is finally complete this year! A pre-opening runs from April 30, 9:00–17:00. Illumination of this site also starts on May 3, so please enjoy it together with the night cherry blossom lighting. If you visit Iwanai-cho, please be sure to stop by.

Speaking of Spring in Ozora Town, yes, it's ♪♪ "Moss phlox" This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Higashi Mokoto Moss Phlox Festival, which will be held again this year. Why don't you enjoy Spring in Ozora Town?! The festival will be held from May 3 Friday to May 31 Friday You can read more about it ♬♬ in Ozora Town Home page

The Spring Festival on Mt. Shintoku Shrine drew huge crowds. After a wind ensemble performance, the event continued with a magic show and a lottery. Mt. Shintoku Shrine is in full cherry blossom bloom; if you live nearby, come and visit. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine #Full cherry blossoms #Ezo-yamazakura (Ezo mountain cherry) #Spring Festival

Shintoku Shrine Mountain Spring Festival to Be Held On a refreshing morning, with temperatures rising since the day before yesterday, preparations are underway for the Spring Festival at Shintoku Shrine, where the cherry blossoms are nearly in full bloom. The festival will take place on the shrine grounds, which are ablaze with cherry blossoms, from 10:00 to 14:00.

Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise presents a collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd.’s Nintendo Switch™ game 'Atsumare! Dōbutsu no Mori' (Atsumare! Animal Crossing). From Wednesday, April 17, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we will hold the “Atsumare! Animal Crossing × Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise — Hakkeijima Marine Life Interaction Exhibition” for the first time in three years. This project lets visitors experience the charm of the many “sea creatures” that appear in Atsumare! Animal Crossing through a variety of themed activities. For this first return in three years, we will offer not only the popular content from the previous event but also new features such as a “Marine Animals Show.” Enjoy an expanded collaboration event with Atsumare! Animal Crossing even more than before.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture. Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture is a village of about 3,000 people located in eastern Nagano. The area ranges in elevation from 1,000 meters to 1,500 meters. On relatively flat ground around 1,300 meters, fields of highland vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and lettuce spread out, taking advantage of the cool climate. It is also one of Japan’s top stargazing spots and was chosen as one of the three most beautiful night skies in Japan. There are many stargazing locations throughout Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, the village’s abundant nature, fresh air, and clear night sky offer visitors a soothing escape. ■Tourist attractions in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture ・JR Nobeyama Station, the highest point on the railway network Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line sits at an elevation of 1,345 meters and 67 centimeters, making it the highest station in Japan. From the station square you can see MtAkadake of the Yatsugatake range. ・Takizawa Farm Spread across the Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, Takizawa Farm lets visitors interact with cows, horses, and other animals and take part in farm programs such as milking and making ice cream. You can also enjoy camping and adventure playgrounds for an out-of-the-ordinary experience. ・Nobeyama Radio Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan This world-class observatory has offered a Night Tour and the Learning Room Guide every weekend since March 2024. ・Mt. Meshimori You get a vast panorama that includes Yatsugatake, Mount Fuji, and the Southern Alps. A maintained trekking course makes the roughly one-hour ascent enjoyable for children and beginners. ・Yumoto Honzawa Onsen At 2,150 meters on Yatsugatake, the ‘‘bath above the clouds’’ and Koke Momo no Yu, which has a different spring quality, rank among Japan’s highest open-air baths. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, these quiet hot springs offer relaxation for body and mind. ■Local specialties of Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture Minamimaki Village is known for high-quality agricultural products such as hana-mame (large red kidney beans), strawberries, and nagaimo (mountain yam). The flavor of these freshly grown local specialties is exceptional. ■Popular events and activities in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture You can enjoy a variety of year-round activities, including the Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands 100 km Ultramarathon, trekking, highland cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and stargazing night tours. ■Enjoy your visit to Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture With good access from Tokyo Metropolis—about a 2 hour 30 minute drive—it is a great destination for a day trip. Time spent in Minamimaki Village, where you can reconnect with nature, becomes a luxurious break from everyday noise. Please create lasting, precious memories here. Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended information about Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture. Thank you for your support!

Nayoro Tourism Volunteer Association Workshop 【Exploring the mountains and Sansai in spring】 At the Nayoro Sightseeing volunteer Association, we will hold a workshop to take a walk in the forest of the city with a guide and collect Sansai and cook it during this Spring season! The participation fee is 1,500 yen and the capacity is limited to 25 people, so if you would like to participate, please ♪ apply as soon as possible Applications can be made by e-mail. MAIL:nayoro-volunteer@nayoro-kankou.com * When applying by e-mail, please enter the following information. 1 Name furigana 2 Date of birth 3 Phone number 4 Address 5 Allergies, etc. ◆Notes◆ 1 Sansai harvesting baskets, scissors, and cooking utensils are available for rent. 2 Please dress according to the weather. It is desirable to wear clothes that cover the skin. 3 We do not provide dishes other than Sansai, so we recommend that you Bring your own with light meals such as rice balls. 5 Reception on the day of the event will be held from 8:45 a.m. Hot spring in front of the Sun Pillar Barbecue House. For more information and to apply, please see the flyer!

Hello! This is Agematsu Tourism Association. Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture, sits in the southwest of Nagano, at the heart of the Kiso Valley along the upper reaches of the Kiso River. The town boasts rich history and beautiful nature that continue to charm visitors. ◆◆History of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ During the Edo period, Agematsu Town was the 38th post town on the Nakasendo, which linked Edo and Kyoto. The stretch from Koumatsu-juku to Suhara-juku is the longest on the Kiso Road, and the area thrived as a rest stop for many travelers. You can still feel that history at sites such as the Kiso Plank and Nezame-no-toko Gorge. Guided Nakasendo walking tours led by veteran guides are available to help you create lasting travel memories. Agematsu Town has long prospered as a forestry town producing high-quality timber, notably Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress), and is known as the “village of hinoki.” ◆◆Popular sights in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Nezame-no-toko Gorge The Kiso River has carved the granite into squared formations that look like large boxes lined up. A local legend says Urashima Taro opened his tamatebako (treasure box) here. ◇Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest This recreation forest features natural Kiso hinoki trees over 300 years old and was an early site of forest protection measures some 400 years ago. Seven walking trails wind through the forest, and paid experiences such as forest therapy are available. Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest is regarded as the birthplace of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. The term “forest bathing” was coined in 1982, and that year the first national forest bathing event was held here at Akasawa. ◇Akasawa Forest Railway A 2.2-kilometer round-trip tourist trolley runs through Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest; it was once used to transport timber. You can enjoy forest bathing while riding the railway. The Forest Railway Memorial Museum displays a steam locomotive from the railway’s opening era. ◇Kiso Komagatake The highest peak of the Central Alps, Kiso Komagatake rises to 2,956 meters. A ropeway climbs to 2,612 meters, offering Japan’s greatest elevation gain by ropeway. ◇Kiso Old Road, a natural trail This route linked the north and south of Kiso before the Nakasendo was developed. A hiking course on the Kiso plateau at about 1,000 meters elevation offers expansive natural views. ◆◆Events and festivals loved in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Komagatake Shrine Annual Festival Held every year on May 3, the festival features the nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property performance “Daidai Kagura 13 Seats.” You can see pieces such as the four tengu dance “Shijin Gokae-hai” and the sword dance “Sanken no Mai.” ◆◆Local specialties of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Local specialties include gohei-mochi, sunkki (fermented turnip), and hooba-maki (hoja leaf-wrapped dishes). These regional foods offer rich, distinctive flavors you can enjoy only here. ◆◆Why visit Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Agematsu Town charms visitors with its abundant nature and deep history. From the dramatic landscapes of Nezame-no-toko Gorge and Kiso Komagatake to the extraordinary forest bathing at Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest and the sense of history you feel walking the Nakasendo, Agematsu offers many attractions. Leave everyday life behind and enjoy a restorative trip filled with nature, history, and culture in Agematsu Town. Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended information about Agematsu Town. Thank you for your support.

The illumination starts tomorrow! It’s a bit chilly today, but the cherry blossoms have begun to open and are about 20% in bloom. The cool weather is likely to continue through tomorrow, but clear skies above 20°C are forecast from Friday. By this weekend, some 2,300 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees are expected to burst into bloom all at once. Also, the roughly 40 forsythia shrubs planted at the Shintoku-yama trailhead are in full yellow bloom, so enjoy spring under the cherry blossoms and forsythia both day and night this weekend.

The 18th Renge Festival The weather looks unsettled, but why not stop by for a stroll and take a look! ※Parking is limited Please use public transportation to attend.

【Nakagawa Village Product Exhibition Information】 Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art 2F Lawn Square ⁡ Today's End of sale has ended! It will be held tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Best regards🙇 ♂️ #Nakagawa Village #Beautiful Village Union #Nakagawa Village Agriculture and Tourism Exchange Center #The Most Beautiful Village Union in Japan #Kamiina #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Prefecture Tourism #Tourism Association #Central Alps #Fruit #Fruit picking #Osaka #Product Exhibition #Nakanoshima Museum of Art #Nakka Markets

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Nakagawa Village Tourism Association. Nakagawa Village is a village in the southernmost part of Kamiina County in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture that has been recognized as the "most beautiful village in Japan". Although it is a small village with a population of about 4,600, it is surrounded by the lush greenery of Minami Shinshu, with clear air, clear water stream from the majestic mountains, and beautiful natural scenery. Best regards for COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, as we will deliver the charm of Nakagawa Village. ■Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Nakagawa Village Nakagawa Village has a number of popular tourist attractions. Here, we will introduce sightseeing spots recommended by the Nakagawa Village Tourism Association. ・Jinmagata Mountain Jinmagata Mountain, with an elevation of 1,445 meters, is a popular spot visited by more than 10,000 people a year. From the top of Jinmagata Mountain, you can see the mountains of the Northern, Central Alps and Southern Alps. ・Okusa Castle Ruins Park It is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot with more than 200 cherry blossoms of more than 10 types blooming in the spring season. The contrast between the remaining snow of the Central Alps and the pink cherry blossoms is beautiful, and it is also popular as a photo spot. ・ Ginkgo trees in Doba The rows of Ginkgo trees, which are managed by local volunteers, attract people visit glow golden in autumn. ・Kosibu Dam Kosibu Dam, built in the Kosibu Gorge, is a spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. During the autumn foliage season, the trees all around change color. ・Sakado Bridge It is a reinforced concrete single-arch bridge with a total length of 77.9 meters built in Showa 7, and cherry blossoms and azaleas are planted on both banks, making it one of the famous places in spring. It has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan. ■A big event in Nakagawa Village! Nakagawa Don-chan Festival ・Nakagawa Don-chan Festival Nakagawa Don-chan Festival, a popular event in Nakagawa Village's summer, is a festivals that all participants can enjoy, including performances such as kids dancing on stage and Jin Drums, as well as bingo tournaments. Approximately 2,000 fireworks at the Finale of the festival will brightly color the night sky of Nakagawa Village. ■Specialty products of Nakagawa Village Specialty products such as fresh vegetables, apples, peaches, grapes, strawberries, honey, Ichida persimmons, and dried sweet potatoes grown in the blessed natural environment of Nakagawa Village are abundant. These Specialty products are painstakingly grown by the locals, and their taste makes many people's palates growl. Specialty products of Nakagawa Village are also prepared as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ■Nakagawa Village Enjoy sightseeing! Nakagawa Village is called a "sacred place for campsites", and there are many Popular campsites that are attractive. Fun a time to heal your daily fatigue in Nature. A quiet time spent in the beautiful scenery of Nakagawa Village will surely be one of your memories! We will send out such recommended Information of Nakagawa Village on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!

[Spring Window Art in Kam] On Saturday, April 13, Roadside Station Kam hosted an event to paint pictures on windows! This time we commissioned a professional artist to create coloring spaces on some of the windows. First, we visited the Flower Park before it opened and observed the crocuses just beginning to bloom and the trails mice likely left after tunneling through the snow. It was heartwarming to see children walking in a line along the stones that border the flower area. The event was themed “Flowers and Animals,” so I was glad we could look at the flowers that are actually blooming as the snow melted before we started drawing. As the windows filled with color, Roadside Station Kam seemed to brim with spring cheer. It was a short one-hour event, but thank you to everyone who participated! The artwork will be on display until mid-May. A Kam Marche is also scheduled from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. Please stop by Roadside Station Kam! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Window Art #Painting #Drawn on windows #Crayons #Coloring #Flower Park #Kam #Roadside Station #Marche from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5

[Komu Wood's Golden Week Festival] Golden Week is approaching! Have you decided on any outings? This year too, the forest museum Komu will host a Golden Week Festival! [Friday, May 3] 11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop [Saturday, May 4] 11:00 – Parent-and-child castanet workshop 13:30 – Parent-and-child block-stacking contest (free to join) [Sunday, May 5 & Monday, May 6] 11:00 & 14:30 Sakhalin fir distilled water making experience 13:00 Violin and piano recital When we went to see the Sakhalin fir used for the distilled water, its green leaves were sparkling in the sun. Touch the wood, make something, and enjoy music at Komu's Golden Week events. We look forward to your visit. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #GW #Komu #Forest Museum #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #recital #Sakhalin fir #castanets #building blocks

Nighttime Cherry Blossom Illumination at Shintoku Shrine Hill Begins. From Thursday, April 25 through Wednesday, May 10, about 2,300 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees on Shintoku Shrine Hill will be illuminated, from the area around the shrine office up the stairway to the precincts and nearby grounds. Since last year, we have used ten LED floodlights to reduce impact and make this nighttime cherry blossom event more environmentally friendly. Please note that the event dates may shift slightly depending on the timing of cherry blossom opening and falling, so check the Tourism Association’s social media before you visit. Also on Sunday, April 28 starting at 10:00, the Shintoku Shrine Hill Spring Festival will feature a wind ensemble performance, magic show, food trucks and stalls from local shops, a candy toss, and a raffle. The festival will go ahead in light rain and be canceled in severe weather. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Hill #Shintoku Shrine #cherry blossoms #Ezo-yamazakura #nighttime cherry blossoms #illumination #event #LED floodlights #environmentally friendly

The Atami Karaoke Grand Prix 2024 Spring will take place over three days from Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29 (public holiday) at Shinsui Park Event Plaza. To energize Atami and Izusan, Izusan-based voice coach Turner Sensei will hold a karaoke competition in Atami. Fifty representatives of Atami, chosen through in-person preliminaries and recommendations held from January to March, and fifty national representatives selected by online audio screening will advance to the finals. With total prizes of 500,000 yen, 100 contestants will compete with their proud voices. Food and drink vendors will be on site, so please come support the performers! Atami Karaoke Grand Prix 2024 Spring Date and Time / Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29, 2024 (public holiday) 10:00–16:00 Venue / Shinsui Park Event Plaza (Nagisacho, Atami City) *Free admission*

70th Anniversary of Municipal Incorporation "Takeda no sato nirasaki" Roundabout Nirasaki Stamp rally is being held! Let's get Stamps around tourist facilities and shops in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture! Use three target facilities during the period, collect Stamps, and apply. Nirasaki City's Specialty Products will be presented by lottery! We look forward to receiving your application. ●Stamp installation location● 70 restaurants in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, souvenir and product shops, hot springs, lodging stays, experience facilities, etc. ●Implementation period● 2024 Reiwa 6March 28 Thu ~ 2025 Reiwa 7 January 6 Mon ●Lottery● 1st 2024 Reiwa 6 July 5 Fri 2nd 2024 Reiwa 6 October 4 Fri 3rd 2025 Reiwa 7 January 10 Fri ●How to apply● Collect 3 Stamps at the target facility during the period and apply! ☆ Restaurants, souvenirs, and product shops: Use of 500 yen or more ☆ Hot springs, lodging stays, experiences, etc.: Use of facilities * Multiple stamps on the same Stamp are not valid. * Stamp rally paper Stamp available at stores or Nirasaki Tourism Association Window that are eligible for the rally. *Please check the Nirasaki Tourism Association Home page for details.

How do you do! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City kamagayashi. Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City is a convenient city that can be reached in about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, and has direct access to Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. With a population of about 110,000, Kamagaya City is easily accessible from the city center, and you can enjoy sightseeing spots full of history and culture with abundant nature. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Kamagaya City for sightseeing, so thank you! ★★ Recommended places to visit in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya Daibutsu Great Buddha The historic 1.8-meter-high Great Buddha, built in 1776, was designated as the first designated cultural property of Kamagaya City in 1972 and was selected as one of the "500 Charms of Boso". It has become a symbol of Kamagaya City. ◇Grave of a Tomb of a Government Soldier It is a valuable historical site that conveys the turbulent history of the end of the Edo period. It is designated as a city cultural property and is located in the Great Buddha Cemetery where the Kamagaya Daibutsu Great Buddha, which is also a city-designated cultural property, sits. ◇Hyakkoshin Within the Precincts of Hachiman Shrine, a total of 100 Koshin pagodas have been built, including 10 blue-faced Kongo statues and 90 character pagodas. ◇Kaigara-yama Park In the pond in the center of the park, waterfowl swim gracefully. It is a popular picnic spot for families, where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in full bloom, fresh greenery, colorful autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. ◇Fighters Kamagaya Stadium Nicknamed "Kamasta", it is the farm home of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. MLB players Shohei Ohtani and Yu Yu Darvish also worked up a sweat at this stadium. It is a must see spot for sports fans. ★★ Beloved events and festivals in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya City Citizens' Festival For a long time, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, it is a festival loved by the people of Kamagaya City. Equestrian warrior processions, parades, and Free Bazaar are held, and it is an event full of smiles. ◇ Kamagaya fireworks "Kamagaya Fireworks" is a summer tradition in Kamagaya City that began in 2016. 3,000 fireworks color the summer night sky of Kamagaya. ◇New Kamaya Illumination The beautiful event that heralds the visit of winter, when the area around Shinkamagaya Station is decorated with 53,000 illuminations, warmly illuminates the winter nights. ★★ Specialty Products Gourmet in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City Kamagaya City has a thriving pear cultivation, and the sweet and juicy pears are loved by locals and tourists alike as a taste from summer to autumn. There are about 150 pear farms in the city, and many of them sell directly to them, so please taste the freshly freshly caught pears. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ★★ We look forward to seeing you in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City allows you to feel the beauty of nature and the depth of history. We will send out travel recommendation Information that will be one page of everyone's memories on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

Chicken Butchering Gathering Known as the "Bird Gathering," this event was held the day after the screening of "A Butcher Shop Story" as a collaborative program. The event took place at Minami Farm, a dairy farm in Nishiokoppe, and nearly 50 people attended. The plan was to slaughter four chickens and enjoy them as a meal. The first chicken was handled by a professional, and from the second onward volunteers who wished to took part in slaughtering. The birds that were slaughtered were skillfully broken down into parts by experienced hands. Cut into small pieces and placed on skewers, the meat began to resemble the yakitori sold in shops. During the butchering, feathers that had fallen drifted on the wind. Some of the children present held those feathers as if they were precious. In addition to bite-sized pieces and a whole roasted bird, we enjoyed ramen served with a soup made by simmering the chicken with vegetables. Every dish that participants brought to share was delicious. The sweet Filipino-style rice balls were also tasty. There was even a surprise performance of shovel shamisen. It was a day that made us appreciate having such a gathering nearby. Thank you to everyone who helped. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #chicken #butchering #Bird Gathering #Minami Farm #potluck dish #feathers drifting in the wind #feather quill #shovel shamisen #spring weather

Takaokain Temple Kin-chan Cherry Tree Planting Festival On Sunday the 14th, with the slogan "Let’s create a new cherry blossom spot in Isehara!", Ito En sponsored the planting of five cherry trees: a married pair named "Kin-chan Sakura" and "Sumi-chan Sakura," plus three weeping cherry trees. At Takaokain (Sannomiya 682), where a hall enshrines a statue of Jomoku Daibenzaiten named in memory of Kin-chan’s late wife Sumiko, a commemorative stone monument bearing words from Kin-chan and Tsutomu Sekine stands. Also present that day was Kinichi Hagimoto, known as Kin-chan, who had just turned 83 on May 7. In the talk show he generously shared his trademark Kin-chan stories, including memories of his late comedy partner Jiro Sakagami from Konto 55, and he readily signed autographs and posed for photos.

A Family That Raises Cattle, Slaughters Them, and Turns Them into Meat A special screening theater was set up in the public hall’s audiovisual room A screening was held on Saturday, April 6. Living cattle and the beef people eat. For some reason, the process between those two seems hard to see. Valuing life and gratefully receiving life as food. For that purpose, a family running a certain butcher shop has passed down their craft and faced life and meat directly. The butcher and the community’s ties. The sound of drums with leather skins thunders through town during the danjiri festival. It was 106 minutes packed with many themes. Across three screenings, about 60 people in total attended—thank you. #Nishiokoppe Village #Public Hall #Audiovisual Room #Screening #The Story of a Certain Butcher Shop #Yashio Film Company #Scattered Children’s Handwriting #Free Admission #Thanks for the Sound System #Block Play Behind the Scenes of the Screening

Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity ~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light. To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship. At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water. Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights. □ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round □ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight □ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard □ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free) □ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery. □ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter. To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.

[A bright red azalea begins to bloom! ] Komuroyama Park Azalea Viewing Party 🌺✨] From Saturday, April 13th to Tuesday, April 30th, a "Azalea Appreciation Party" will be held at Komuroyama Park Azalea Garden! In the azalea garden, where 100,000 azaleas of 40 varieties are in bloom, the landscape looks like a bright red carpet! This year, the beginning of blooming is a little late, but when it is in full bloom, it is a masterpiece, so please stop by when you visit Izu and Ito. There is also 😊✨♨ a bus from the station to Komuroyama At the summit of Mt. Komuro, there is "Komuroyama Ridge Walk "MISORA", and there is also a stylish "Cafe 321". If the weather is good, you can see Sagami Nada, the Izu Islands, Mt. Fuji, etc.! On the way to the summit, there is a large dinosaur monument called Dinosaur Square, a popular spot for children with Athletics, making it a ♪ place for families to enjoy * Implementation of traffic restrictions on some roads in the park so that customers can enjoy the azaleas with peace of mind, and the Komuroyama Ground will be opened as a temporary parking lot. * Please note that when the temporary parking lot is released, the parking lot will be charged 500 yen per car.

Enjoy the 85th Black Ship Festival even more by dressing in Bakumatsu-era costumes! Professional staff who work on period dramas and films will transform participants ≧▽≦ #Sakamoto Ryoma #Perry #Saigo Takamori #Ninja #Yoshida Shoin #Mito Komon We can provide most historical figures ✨ Popular choices include #Samurai #Merchant’s daughter #Perry and more. You might even be asked, “Can we take a photo together?” at the venue 🎵 This kind of out-of-the-ordinary experience is what the Black Ship Festival offers! Please join us. Apply through the Shimoda Tourist Association website.

Support Noto Peninsula Recovery! Special Concert at Josoji Temple on Golden Week Tickets are now on sale for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Concert in 2024 at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura! This special concert offers beautiful performances at the serene Josoji Temple in Kamakura. Net proceeds after operating expenses will be distributed to the affected municipalities as relief funds for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society. By purchasing a ticket, you will be supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas. Tickets are limited, so please apply early. Payments will be accepted in cash on the day of the event, thank you for your understanding. Date and Time Sunday, April 28, 2024 — concert starts at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) Program The program includes memorable, beautiful pieces such as Boccherini’s Minuet and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K.581, among others. Tickets are 3,000 yen with unreserved seating (a separate 300 yen temple admission fee applies). An early-bird discount and special benefits are available for those who apply early, so don’t miss out! For inquiries or further information, please contact the 2024 Jochi-ji Temple Concert Office at 080-5037-8179 or the Nijii Quartet. We look forward to your participation in supporting the recovery while enjoying wonderful music!

Kinchyan Comes to Kogaku-in Cherry Tree Planting Festival Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 PM At Kogaku-in (Sannomiya 682) The Itoen-sponsored annual Kinichi Hagimoto Cherry Tree Planting Festival will be held under the banner “Let’s create a new cherry blossom spot in Isehara!” Kinichi Hagimoto, known as Kinchyan, will attend on the day There will also be a talk show by Kinchyan. Inquiries: Noman Temple Tel: 0463-95-0967

On the third day of the white birch sap harvesting experience, preparations are complete to begin. Yesterday the Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper ran an article with scenes from the experience, and new applications came in. The event runs daily through next Sunday. Please come to Karikachi Kogen Park to join or observe. Note: The activity may not always be in session, so visitors who wish to observe should contact the tourism association in advance at 0155-64-0522.

It's the third day of the white birch sap-collection experience, and we're ready to begin. Yesterday the Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper featured scenes from the event, and we received new sign-ups. The event will run daily through next Sunday. We invite everyone to Karikachi Highland Park to participate or observe. * Please note the event may not be held on some days; if you plan to observe, contact the Tourism Association at 0155-64-0522 in advance.

Third day of the white birch sap water collection experience. Preparations are complete for the start. Yesterday the Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper featured the experience in an article, and we received new applications. The event runs daily through next Sunday. Please join us or come visit the Karikachi Kogen Park to observe. *Note: There may be times when the event is not taking place, so visitors wishing to observe should contact the tourist association in advance at 0156-64-0522.