Event Announcement 📣
July 13 (Sunday) Memuro Fireworks Festival "Kanon" will be held 😊

In 2014, the long-running local fireworks festival that had continued for 28 years ended. A group of volunteers in their 20s and 30s, who grew up watching Memuro’s fireworks, organized this festival so today’s children can also come and enjoy that beloved celebration 🎵
The venue offers a variety of events and attractions, and a food area brings together more than 60 popular shops from across Hokkaido!!
Fireworks will be launched from 8:00 PM 😍

📌Location: Memuro Park special venue
📌Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone 🤗

https://www.memuro-hanaoto.com/

Photographed on July 9, 25.
This is Bacon & Eggs from ZTTo morning. 🍳🥓🍞
It is a morning specialty store that handles "bread and espresso".

Let's ✨ use the advantageous Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple food walking ticket and enjoy cool Sweets

【Zenko Temple What is a food walking ticket? 】
This is a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase your favorite items from 19 stores, such as Nagano Specialties and Sweets!
It's cheaper than the regular price, and you can enjoy the flavors of various restaurants little by little, so it's ✨ perfect for eating and walking around
For more Information, check out our highlights (@nagano_cvb)!

<Store Details>
(1) "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store
A mysterious ice cream bar that does not melt due to the use of kudzu powder. It has a new chewy texture and is cool and delicious! Why don't you compare the four types of matcha, peach, Mandarin Oranges, and ramune Squid?

Phone number: 026-227-7110
【Business hours】9:00~18:30
【Regular holiday】Monday

(2) "Chestnut soft serve ice cream" Shinshu Village Confectionery Workshop Nagano Nakamise
It is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered on chestnuts, including the in-store café. Chestnut soft serve ice cream is smooth and has a refreshing aftertaste! In addition, the popular take-out menu "Mont Blanc Parfait" is made to order and then squeezed with chestnut paste.

Phone number: 026-262-1270
【Business hours】9:00~17:00
【Regular holiday】Open all year

(3) "Homemade gelato" Monzen Tea House Yayoiza
Zenko Temple cold homemade gelato before and after Prayer is exceptional! In addition to gelato and and Sweets with various flavors, you can enjoy a creative Local cuisine that combines Vegetarian cuisine and Township soil food in a space that has been regenerated from a historic Machiya.

Phone number: 026-232-2311
【Business hours】11:30~20:30
【Regular holiday】Tuesday, 2nd Water, 3rd Monday

(4) "Matcha, roasted tea, milk soft 3 servings" Nagakien
It is a long-established store that sticks to "home fire, drying, and roasting". Tea Sweets such as soft serve ice cream unique to tea shops and bavarois and zenzai are popular.

Phone number: 026-232-2511
【Business hours】9:30~17:00
【Regular holiday】Not opens

#Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food walking #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #Naganocity

📍 Susoaidaira|Hokkaido, Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group

A superb view of flowers with a short life that can only be seen in summer. When you start walking from the pond, you will feel as if you have wandered into a flower garden in the sky.

At the foot of Mt. Asahidake, where more than 1,600 Meter Elevation remains of snow, alpine plants such as chinguruma bloom all over the place.
It was 🌿 a quiet and gentle time that made my heart suddenly lighten

👉 This is a photo I took yesterday. It was truly breathtaking.

Photographed on July 9, 25.
After Prayer Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, we Transportation to Nagatacho and visited ZTTo morning. It specializes in bread and espresso mornings. It's café au lait.

July 7 2025 (Reiwa 7)
Tanabata Day
It is the Milky Way that I found on a boat crossing the sea.

Photographed on July 9, 25.
This is the Suzu Araragi wind chime of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎐

Tokachi Hills, a garden on a gentle hill in Makubetsu, is hosting Rose Week until Sunday, July 13.

At the entrance, you can borrow leisure sheets and baskets for free and enjoy a picnic inside the garden.

The café attached to the shop serves soft-serve ice cream, rice balls, curry and more.
This time I had a chilled white corn soup made with Memuro-grown corn.
There is also Garden Cafe NIWAKARA in the garden, where you can enjoy lunch or a reservation-only afternoon tea while looking over the grounds.

Even after Rose Week, various events take place, so please stop by.

Tokachi Hills Instagram @tokachihills
Garden photos @tokachihillsgardeners
Garden Cafe Niwakara @niwakara__tokachihills

Access:
About a 20-minute drive from obihiro station, or about a 50-minute bike ride from obihiro station.
If you cycle from obihiro station, there are uphill sections, so we recommend an electric bicycle.
Cycling will give you a good sweat—please watch out for heatstroke.
You pass Manabe Garden by bike, so you can visit both gardens on one ride.
It takes about 25 minutes by bike from Manabe Garden to Tokachi Hills.

https://www.tokachi-hills.jp/

Today (July 10) I covered a hop harvest 😆

It was my first time seeing this year’s hop field... and it was spectacular✨✨

Straight-reaching vines, healthy dark green leaves, and clusters of hops hanging like little bells…!!

“It’s a shame this view will be gone after today!” I said as I gazed with the grower 👀

With preparations complete, it was time to harvest 💪
There were so many cones that even removing the supporting wires was a struggle 💦

We filled bags with the harvested hops, and I worried they might not all fit on the truck we were loading back with today 😂

These hops will be processed into beer with a fresh, lively aroma 🍺

I tasted last year’s brew too — it had a refreshing scent and went down easy 😆👍

I can’t wait to try this year’s beer 😍

Hello, this is Ryusui-do. This year, wind chimes with a cool, clear tone have been hung in the Takiue Area along the path to Senga Falls!
Wind chimes that turn a breeze into sound are said to have a relaxing, soothing effect.
Please let the sound of the wind chimes, the roar of the falls, and the rich nature of Shosenkyo Gorge heal your daily fatigue in the Takiue Area!

💎July Birthstones💎

Ruby
Long beloved around the world, the queen of gemstones, ruby, symbolizes passion, love, victory, and beauty. It is said to enhance the wearer’s charm and boost confidence.

Sphene
Success · Good fortune · Connections
A stone that helps the owner’s talents bloom and leads to success—‘a stone that can change your life’.

We also offer a variety of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to experience the healing space woven by natural stones and the sound of the falls.

We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles.

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Bicycle rental in front of Shintoku Station "Shinkuru"
POP has been renewed.

🚲Available daily 🚲 until October 31

* For electrically assisted bicycles, please make a reservation in advance at least 2 days in advance.

From the Shintoku Station Regional Exchange Center "Tokutoku"
Fully enjoy the town's Nature and experiences such as food, railway heritage and Activities.

If you want to play and enjoy using your own body instead of public transportation or private cars, please use a rental bicycle.

We have renewed the POP for the bicycle rental shop "Shinkuru" in front of Shintoku Station.
🚲Available for rental every day until October 31st🚲
*Please make a reservation for an electric-assist bicycle at least two days in advance.

From the Shintoku Station Community Center "Tokutoku" Enjoy the town's nature, food, railway heritage, activities, and more. If you want to play and have fun using your own body instead of public transportation or your own car, please make use of our bicycle rental service.
#Hokkaido
#Tokachi
#Shintoku Town
#Shintoku
#Shintoku Tourism Association
#Shintoku Station
#Station front Complex facility
#tuktuk
##Bicycle Rental
#Shinkuru
#Electric Assist Cycle
#Soba
#Cheese
#Karikachi Pass
#Rafting
#Horseback riding
#hokkaido
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#hokkaidotourism
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Photographed on July 9, 25.
This is the Suzu Araragi wind chime of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎐

🐻🤎 [Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025] 🐻

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuho Town and Koumicho booths!

We introduced 🌲✨ plenty of the charms of Shinshu's Nature, such as the high-Elevation Shirakoma Pond, the mysterious moss forest where moss spreads, and the Yachiho Highlands where you can enjoy Seasonal Nature

I was 😊🤍 happy to pick up delicious Local Specialty and tourist brochures
Shinshu Sakuho Town and Koumi Town are perfect areas for summer getaway trips.
I hope 🌲🍁 to see you again in the Nature of Shinshu

At Manabe Garden in Obihiro, hydrangeas are beginning to bloom little by little.

At the garden entrance, a gnome-like fairy known in Europe as a guardian of the garden welcomes visitors.

A film set from the morning drama series Natsuzora is also on display beside the entrance and next to the café on the lawn terrace.

After strolling through the garden, why not enjoy lunch or a cold sweet at the café?

The sweets menu includes three parfaits—the ice brulee parfait, the Strawberry Green Garden parfait, a coffee jelly parfait—as well as soft-serve ice cream. This time I had the ice brulee parfait—what a blissful moment.

It has been hot every day, so please enjoy summer sightseeing while staying hydrated.

Access: about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, about a 20-minute bike ride from Obihiro Station
about a 20-minute bus ride from Obihiro Station
http://www.manabegarden.jp/

Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine today.
This is Suzu Araragi wind chime. 🎐

Minami Furano, Shintoku, Shikaoi
I made a pamphlet in three neighboring towns 📕

In the middle of Hokkaido, we introduce delicious Gourmet food made with good trees, good water, good snow, the blessings of nature, and a variety of activities experiences.

This pamphlet is not only packed with the charm of the three towns on National Route 38 and 274,
Each town is color-coded and easy to see.
You can catch detailed Information by searching with the QR code on the page.

The colors of each of the three towns are...
Minamifurano Town - "Swaying lavender🪻 of Lake Kanayama"
Shintoku Town – "The deep blues🫐 of Lake Sahoro"
Shikaoi Town - "Transparent Aqua Marine 💚 of Lake Shirabetsu"

The overall use of gentle colors and the matte and elegant paper texture make it a pamphlet that you can feel Commitment.
As digitization progresses, it is a retrograde paper pamphlet, but I would like you to pick it up once and turn the page.
(Personally, I would like 💡 you to pay attention to the sound of turning the page.)

It seems unusual for neighboring towns to have a joint pamphlet.
So when you come to the Roadside Station or the Tourism Association Window, please pick it up, look at it, and touch it!

We look forward to seeing you💁 ‍♀️

#Hokkaido
#Shintoku Town
#Minamifurano Town
#Shikaoi
#Shintoku
#Nanpu
#Shikaoi
#Shintoku Tourism Association
#Minami Furano Town Planning Tourism Association
#Shikaoi Town Tourism Association
#Joint of 3 towns
#Brochure
#hokkaido
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#shintoku
#minamihurano
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Kotobuki-dou Confectionery
On this day, foodie Kasai followed the usual sweet aroma and dropped into Kotobuki-dou!
My host that day was Mr. Takemura. The shop has been in business for about 64 years. Kotobuki-dou is locally famous for ankoro mochi, dango, and salted monaka. This ankoro mochi often appears at funerals around the Suwa area. Although I was born and raised in Suwa, I’ve rarely heard of an Otsukimi (moon-viewing) tradition here. I have heard of ohagi and botamochi, though.
Foodie Kasai bought a roll cake, daifuku, and dango. The sliced roll had a gentle, high-quality fresh cream and that day it included chestnut, which made it irresistibly delicious. The daifuku had mildly sweet anko and soft mochi; each piece was bite-sized, so it’s recommended for women as well. The dango’s mitarashi glaze was perfect, coating each dumpling nicely; they’re bite-sized and easy to grab. The foodie was also tempted by the apple cake in the showcase.
It wasn’t in the showcase that day, but my gourmet mentor “Satchan” at the station information desk highly recommends the cream puffs as exceptional, so everyone should try them if they get the chance! Mr. Takemura’s top picks were ankoro mochi, dango, and salted monaka.


◎ Kotobuki-dou Confectionery
📍 2-1-17 Suwa, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-2555
◎ Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:30
◎ Regular holidays: January 1st; irregular holidays (closed once a month)
◎ Parking: 2 spaces (one in front of the house next to the shop and the other at the very front on the right side of the parking area across the street from the shop entrance.)



Today, Gluttony Kasai went to Kotobuki-dou. Mr. Takemura introduced me to Kotobuki-dou. Kotobuki-dou is famous for ankoro mochi, dango, and salted monaka.
I saw ankoro mochi at a funeral. This regional custom persists around the Suwa area.
Also, in this area I don’t hear much about Otsukimi (moon viewing).
That day I bought daifuku, a roll cake, and dango. The roll cake wasn’t too sweet; the cream was smooth and soft. The daifuku wasn’t too sweet either and came in bite-sized portions, so it’s easy for children and women to eat. The dango were also bite-sized; the mitarashi sauce matched them perfectly. Hmmm… so good! I was curious about the apple cake too.
My gourmet mentor “Satchan” recommended the cream puffs, but they weren’t available that day. I’ll try them another day! Mr. Takemura’s recommendations are daifuku, dango, and salted monaka.


◎ Sweets place Kotobuki-dou
◎ 2-1-17 Suwa, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-2555
◎ Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:30
◎ Regular holiday: January 1st; irregular holiday (closed once a month)
◎ Parking: 2 cars (please see pictures 10 and 11)

To the unknown summer scenery of Japan——Shobara rural woodlands Rafting experience! 🌊

Why don't you dive into the nature of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture?
Surrounded by idyllic rural woodlands, Shobara offers a healing rafting adventure down a gentle river. It is a trip where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and encounter the real "Japan countryside".

🚣 ♀️ The charm of 🚣 ♀️ Shobara rural woodlands Rafting
・ Even beginners can rest assured that there is a Local guide! Rafting on the Saijo River
・Superb view of Four Seasons (cherry blossoms in Spring, Fresh greenery in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn)
・ You can come into contact with Nature such as fish and mountains
・Recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers!

Drive is one and a half hours from Hiroshima city and Access is good. Day trip or Accommodation ◎
Why don't you go on an adventure that will make you feel this summer? ✨

Click here for details and reservations▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/2500

Photographed on June 21, 25.
CAFE ANDON's café au lait and lemon Butter sandwich. Lemon Butter Sandwich and coffee go well together. 🍋☕️

Summer Festival & Fireworks Festival in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is hot! 🔥
Here are 5 Events currently announced in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture from July ~ August.

(1) Bihoku Summer Festival 2025|National Bihoku Hillside Park (1st photo)
【Held in】2025/07/19 (Sat) ~ 2025/08/31 (Sun)
9:30~18:00 (Last entry until 17:00)
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park 0824-72-7000
In the middle of summer, a big frolic in Bihoku! The "Jabu Jabu Pond" where you can enjoy playing in the water and the "Beetle Dome / Stag Corner" have also started to be opened to the public! Other, tree climbing, Canadian Canoeing, and other summer events that can only be enjoyed in summer! Please take this opportunity to visit us!

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5141

(2) Summer Festival that connects sweetfish, river, and people|Sweetfish no Sato Park (2nd ~ 3rd photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/07/26 (Sat) 10:30~15:00
【Place】Sweetfish no Sato Park
【Address】1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sweetfish no Sato Park TEL 0824-89-2244
【Contents】This is a project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Shobara City. You can also eat sweetfish that has become the No.1 in Japan! Let's continue to protect Nature, which is the property of Shobara City! Stalls are also available!
(Salt-grilled sweetfish / Manjii hand-made Soba (limited to 70 meals of chilled bukkake Soba noodles) / Kuchiwacho "New Moon Markets" meeting (with multiple stalls) / Osaka Takoyaki Konamon / Fukupan (egg sandwich) / Draft beer sales / Local sake sales / Kitchen car C&J etc.)

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5090

(3) 2025 Tojo "Yuka Festival" (4th photo)
【Held in Date】2025/08/10 (Sun) 17:00 Open / 17:40 Start
【Place】Shobara City Tojo Elementary School Ground
【Address】1342 Kawahigashi, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Tojo "Yuka Festival" Executive Committee (Tojo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL 08477-2-0525
【Contents】In my hometown Tojo! Let's have a summer festival!
It is an annual summer festival in the Castle Town of Tojo. The fireworks that echo through the Mountainous Area are a sight to and, and Many Stalls gather and it is very lively. The Ground Self-Defense Force is also coming! Stage events, stalls Village, and this year's princess of the traditional event "Odori" in Tojo Town, Shobara City, which takes place around November, will also be introduced.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5131

(4) Hoshimi Markets|Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers (5th photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/08/11 (Mon) 16:00~20:30 (rain or shine)
【Place】Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakuranai Farmer's Directly Managed Sakura Shokudo
【Address】291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers TEL 0824-75-4516
【Contents】This is the children's night market of Sakura Shokudo.
You can enjoy food, miscellaneous goods, Workshops, fortune telling, therapy, etc.
【Notes】
・ Stalls are subject to change, so please note.
・ Admission to the venue is free, but various workshops, experience corners, and product purchases will be charged.
・Please take your garbage home with you.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5132

(5) The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival and Shobara Summer Festival Fireworks Festival (Photos 6~8)
【Held in Date】Shobara Good Cousin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fireworks festival will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025
【Place】Around Shobara City Office
【Address】 1-10-1 Naka Honmachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival Official Instagram
▷ https://www.instagram.com/yoitokomtsuri43/
This year's theme is "Burn Your Heart"
For a record of festival's Information and Held in, please check the official Instagram of the 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival! The next day, Annual event! The Shobara Summer Festival fireworks festival is held. When the details come out, we will announce them on the Shobara Kanko Navi Home page.
< Organizers> Shobara Yoitoko Festival Steering Committee, Shobara Good Toko Festival Executive Committee

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5124

Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi"
▷ https://www.shobara-info.com/

Photographed on June 21, 25.
This is avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON's hot sandwich set.
Oyster ice and parfaits are also worrisome. 🍧🍨

It is the eastern Temple of Kyoto
Light up in autumn

It is the Great Buddha of Gifu
I used a kaleidoscope lens to shoot the left, front, and right side

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the night Light up of Tokyo Daijingu Tanabata. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25.
Light up of the Tanabata decorations of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
Today, it's Tanabata. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
The light shines on the Hanachozu water and it is very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
Hanachozu at night is also very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25.
It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.
I took a picture of the Light up at night. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25.
Since my errands were over, I relaxed at the Starbucks Iidabashi Sakura Terrace store.
Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Latte and Strawberry Donuts.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.