I took this photo at Daimonzaka on Kumano Kodo. It is very pleasant to walk on the stone steps while bathing in soft sunlight and negative ions. It has become famous on social media, but I can only hope that this nature will never be destroyed by human hands and will always be in a beautiful state.

・Name : Carlos ・Job Title : Assistant ・Specialization : Seppuku ・About him : Carlos has blue eyes, but he looks more like a real Japanese than any other Japanese, just like a real samurai. ・Favorite historical figure : Kenshin Uesugi ・名前　火流炉洲 Carlos ・職種 アシスタント ・専門分野 切腹 ・紹介文 蒼い目をした日本人よりも日本人らしいサムライブルー ・好きな歴史上の人物 上杉謙信

The Kanagawa History Tour “Rekishi Tabi” 2023 will be held! Across Kanagawa Prefecture, guide groups affiliated with the Kanagawa Guide Association are offering a variety of tours that unravel local history. Why not explore Kanagawa’s historic sites through the unique perspective of guides who know the area and its past intimately? We hope you will join us! Tsurumi Highlights Guide Group: Walk the old Tokaido and visit the post town and surrounding areas Tsurumi Highlights Guide Group Walk the old Tokaido and visit the post town and surrounding areas Date and time: Saturday, January 20, 2024, starting at 9:30 AM Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association: Walk the Oyama Kaido “From Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku” Atsugi Tourism Volunteer Guide Association Walk the Oyama Kaido “From Atsugi-juku to Aiko-juku” This route follows the Oyama pilgrimage road that grew popular from the mid-Edo period onward. We will introduce the Oyama Kaido from the Sagami River ferry crossing. Date and time: January 19, 2024 Hadano City Volunteer Tourist Guides: Walk the Yagurasawa Okan — Over Zenba Pass Hadano City Volunteer Tourist Guides Walk the Yagurasawa Okan — Over Zenba Pass Date and time: Wednesday, February 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 AM Yokohama City Guide Association: Walk the old Tokaido — from Kanagawa-juku along the scenic Sodegaura Yokohama City Guide Association Walk the old Tokaido — from Kanagawa-juku along the scenic Sodegaura Date and time: Monday, January 22, 2024 For tour details and how to reserve, please visit the official website linked in our profile!

From an early age, a warrior learns to distinguish between the bravery of a litterateur and the true courage of "great valor". Mothers send their children to expose their bodies to the cold winter weather and to see the horrific sights of execution sites. My father teaches me how to use a sword from an early age. He starts with a wooden sword, and when he attains the age of 15, he is allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and his sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street. 武士は幼少のころから匹夫の勇と、真の勇気「大勇」の区別を学びます。 母は冬の寒空の中、肉体をさらさせたり、処刑場の恐ろしい光景を見に行かせます。 父は幼少のころから刀の使い方を教えます。 まずは木刀から始まり、15歳で元服すると真剣を携帯しての行動を許します。 その時、彼が自覚するのは自尊心と、危険な凶器を往来で持ち歩くことに対する責任感です。

辞世の筆/The Book of Resignation A "resignation calligraphy" is a brush stroke that a samurai writes down as his last words in this life when he foresees his death. 侍が死を予見したときにこれまでの人生を振り返り、この世での最後の文字として筆で書き残すもの Shame is the basis of moral consciousness, and honor in Bushido is the basic virtue for pursuing aesthetics as a person. 武士道における名誉とは、人としての美学を追究するための基本の徳である。 Honor in Bushido means respecting one's name and living a noble life without shame.

〜Our Staff〜 ・Name: Kishin Hayashi ・Job Title : Photographer ・Specialization : Photography ・About him : Kishin Hayashi is photographer with a 15-year career mainly in portrait photography. Based on his extensive past filming experience, he will shoot the best in every situation. He will provide all the direction necessary to make visitors to Japan become SAMURAI. ・ Favorite historical figure : Shomei Higashimatsu ・ Ambition : To make our clients happy with the works he has photographed and to become popular on social networking sites.

〜Our Staff〜 ・Name : Map Man ・Job Title : Instructor ・Specialization : Management ・About him : Map Man has taken the relatively conservative philosophy of Japanese martial arts and traditional culture and arranged it in a way that foreigners can imagine. He is also the man who established Bushido, a virtue, pride, and ideal that many modern Japanese have lost the spirit of, in a form that is easily understood and experienced by foreigners. ・Favorite historical figure : Kanichiro Yoshimura ・Ambition : To preach Bushido to people all over the world.

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage The Shichiri Pass is a sea route from Miyajuku to Kuwanajuku, known as the 53rd Tokaido Road, and is a former official road. Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Atsugi Tourism Association. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a city with a population of 224,102 as of December 2023 Reiwa 5 located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is an area rich in nature through which the Sagami River, a first-class river, flows. Since there is a highway interchange, it is also characterized by good transportation access! The Atsugi Parking Area Atsugi PA, located on the way to Tokyo on the Tomei Expressway, is equipped with a smart IC that can be used 24 hours a day. In addition, Atsugi PA has a Japanese-style appearance inspired by a post town, and you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Atsugi City, such as fish set meals directly from Numazu Port. In this first post, we will introduce Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as recommended sightseeing information! --- Things to do in Atsugi, Kanagawa --- ■Atsugi Onsen Town■ "Atsugi Onsen Town" includes Iiyama Onsen, Nanasawa Onsen, Hirosawaji Onsen, and Kabutoyu Onsen. Both hot springs are located in a mountain village about 30 minutes by car from Hon-Atsugi Station and the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, and are located in the back of Atsugi, surrounded by lush nature. The quality of the spring is a highly alkaline spring with beautiful skin. Why don't you spend such a luxurious time soaking in the hot water and enjoying gastronomy? ■Strawberry picking■ Strawberry picking can be enjoyed from late December to spring every year. Taste the ripe strawberries that are unique to freshly picked. The strawberry garden in Atsugi City is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes". You can also enjoy comparing different types of strawberries. Join your family and friends and enjoy delicious strawberries. Please be sure to make a reservation or confirmation by phone. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays can be very crowded, so make your reservation as early as possible. For details, please contact each farm. * The price is "all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes" ● Depending on the growing conditions and reservation status, it may not be possible to pick strawberries even during the season. When you go out, please be sure to make a reservation or confirm by phone. ● Prices are subject to change. For details, please contact each farm. ■Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park■ It is a park with an area of about 33 hectares and beautiful nature in all four seasons. It spreads across Hakusan and Satoyama, and is adjacent to Iiyama Kannon, which is famous for cherry blossoms. Hakusan hiking trails and trail running trails are also available, so you can easily enjoy a walk. The summit of Mt. Hakusan is a spectacular spot where you can see all the way to Yokohama and Shinjuku! In addition, the cherry blossom plaza in the park is in full bloom around the end of March every year, and many people visit during the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival. ■ Iiyama Kannon "Chokokuji" ■ Located in the middle of Mt. Hakusan, it is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, which has been selected as one of the "50 Best Kanagawa Scenic Spots" and "100 Kanagawa Flower Spots". Kannon-do is designated as a tangible cultural property of Atsugi City, and the bell of the bell tower hall is designated as an important cultural property designated by the prefecture. The precincts show various colors depending on the season, and cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, daffodils, and maples are popular attractions. During the Atsugi Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival, the cherry blossoms on the approach are in full bloom, and it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers every year. One of the highlights is the 400-year-old "Inumaki Tree", which is designated as a natural monument of Atsugi City! ■Higashitanzawa Green Park■ An outdoor facility with a 3.5-kilometer-long athletic course spread out in the forest. There are 36 points that utilize the slopes of the mountain, such as log bridges and ropeways, and there are also points that young children can enjoy, so children and adults can use it with confidence. In addition, there is also an outdoor barbecue and a fishing pond center. You can also enjoy a walk on a mountain bike. ■Koganei Sake Brewery■ It is a sake brewery with a history of more than 200 years, which has been in business since 1818 in the late Edo period. It is also the only sake brewery in Atsugi City. "Daiginjo Sakarimasu" brewed by Koganei Sake Brewery won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Appraisal Competition for three consecutive years! ■Prefectural Nanasawa Forest Park■ It is one of the largest urban parks in Kanagawa Prefecture. Located at the foot of Higashitanzawa, you can enjoy nature throughout the year with cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. Forest therapy, art programs such as pottery, and hands-on programs such as nature observation are also held! There is also an outdoor barbecue area in the park, where you can enjoy barbecue empty-handed business period: March ~ November * Charged, reservation required, food can be brought in. ■ Ogama Benzaiten ■ Located in the upper reaches of the Osawa River, it is a benzaiten river goddess enshrined for begging for rain. The origin of the name "Ogama Benzaiten" is said to be derived from the fact that the waterfall basin resembles the bottom of the kettle. It is also popular as a power spot and a refreshing spot! ■ Tree Cross Adventure ■ A life-changing experience on a forest adventure that originated in France! It is a forest adventure park that originated in France and can be experienced in the size of one Tokyo Dome. You can enjoy a total of 10 courses, a 700-meter zipline, and one of the most high-level attractions in the Tokyo metropolitan area. There are some courses that can break your heart, where you can experience bouldering at a height of 15 meters, but there are also courses for beginners that you can easily try. After getting the hang of it up to the 1~5th course, the highlight of the park, the 173m zipline, will appear. In front of the zipline where you can't see the future and the scenery with the drop spreading out at your feet, your legs may be weak, but let's have the courage to jump out! You're sure to have a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime. ■Atsugi City Ogino Athletics Park■ It is a facility that is popular with locals as a base for sports and recreation. There is a heated pool that is open all year round, tennis courts where you can play at night, a gymnasium, a stadium, and more! At the entrance of the "Multipurpose Plaza" on the vast lawn, the "Iki Iki Health Plaza" is equipped with 12 types of health equipment. It is used as a place to build physical strength. In addition, in the wildflower garden in the park, flowers of the four seasons bloom, and it is also known as a flower attraction spot. Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is also known as the birthplace of the warlord Mori clan Mori-shi, and is also an area where remnants of historical figures and celebrities remain. It is also recommended to visit Atsugi City while following historical spots. Please visit Atsugi City and experience its charm! In the future, this account will continue to provide information on Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Thank you in advance!

As Matabei waits for the following troops to arrive, he says, ``The Tokugawa spearhead troops have already arrived.'' Realizing that his plan was doomed, Matabei attacked the Tokugawa vanguard without waiting and was killed. Kanesō Usuda, who arrived after Matabei, was also killed in the battle. Mouri Katsunaga's and Sanada Nobushige's troops arrived shortly afterward, but it was too late... Toyotomi's forces retreated to Osaka Castle. 後続部隊の到着を待つ又兵衛の元に「徳川の先鋒部隊は既に到着」 作戦の破綻を悟った又兵衛は待つことなく徳川の先鋒隊に攻撃し討死⚔ 又兵衛の後に到着した薄田兼相も討死 しばらくして毛利勝永隊、真田信繁隊が到着するも時すでに遅し… 豊臣方は大阪城へ退却へ

Harakiriseppuku "Bushido is found in death." "Bushido is about dying." If I were asked to choose between life and loyalty, I would not spare my life in the slightest. If I were asked to choose between life and loyalty, I would not spare my life in the slightest

It is a temple called "Korinji" located in the Tome region of Miyagi Prefecture. It was designated as an important cultural property of Miyagi Prefecture in Showa 47, and is said to be the second oldest wooden building in Miyagi Prefecture. During the season, many people gather to catch a glimpse of this beautiful approach, and especially in autumn, the scenery of autumn leaves and ginkgo biloba shows a wonderful view. Depending on the timing, you can see a carpet of red autumn leaves.

The photo shows the temple grounds in Watari Town, Watari District, Miyagi Prefecture. This is a temple where you can enjoy wonderful scenery throughout the season, with autumn leaves in autumn, lotus flowers in summer, and beautiful fresh greenery in spring. In the precincts, there is a shiinoki tree that is more than 700 years old and a tsubrajii tree that is more than 300 years old, and it is designated as a natural monument designated by Miyagi Prefecture.

Nobushige Sanada Yukimura was found by the enemy as he rested against a tree in the precincts of Yasui Shrine during the summer campaign in Osaka, and died in battle, leaving behind his last words, ``Take credit for this head.'' ... Nobushige Sanada Yukimura was resting his body against a tree in the precincts of Yasui Shrine in the Osaka summer camp, when he was discovered by the enemy and killed with the last words, "Take credit for this head" ...

The tea ceremony teaches us everything that is important. The tea ceremony teaches you everything that is important Samurai tea ceremony enthusiasts enthusiastically enjoy the tea ceremony and are obsessed with collecting specialty items. Nobunaga becomes happy by ``hunting specialties,'' such as offering famous tea utensils and forcing them to buy them. The samurai tea ceremony enthusiastically enjoys the tea ceremony and is absorbed in collecting specialties. Nobunaga becomes happy by "hunting for specialties" such as making him donate his famous tea utensils and forcibly buying them

[Osaka no Jin⚔Sacred place pilgrimage] There is also a well said to be Sanada's loophole at Isshinji Temple, right in front of Yasui Shrine where Nobushige Sanada died. The “Sanada family = loophole” also exists in the famous Ueda Castle and Yasui Shrine/Sanada Maru, so it is a must-see for pilgrims to sacred places. 【Pilgrimage to the Holy ⚔ Land of Osaka】 There is also a well in Isshinji Temple in front of the Yasui Shrine, where Nobushige Sanada met his end, which is ⚔ said to be Sanada's loophole "Sanada family = loophole" is also famous Ueda Castle and Yasui Shrine / Sanada Maru, so be sure to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

【Pilgrimage to connected places of Osaka no Jin❷Chausuyama】 "Kaka's Echizen soldiers, Tataka's Echizen soldiers" During the summer campaign, Tadanao Matsudaira, who was scolded by Ieyasu, boldly attacked Sanada Yukimura's main camp on Mt. Chausu. Matsudaira Tadanao, who was reprimanded by Ieyasu in the summer camp, boldly attacked the Sanada Yukimura main camp in Chausuyama. #What to do Ieyasu #Sanada Yukimura #Toyotomi

【Visiting the grounds of Osaka no Jin】 Japan's oldest temple, Shitennoji, was burnt down during the Winter Siege, leaving behind its stone torii gate, and during the Summer Siege, a fierce battle took place at the South Gate. Shitennoji, the oldest temple in Japan, was burned down in the winter camp, leaving behind a stone torii gate, and in the summer camp, a fierce battle was fought at the Namdaemon gate.

⚔Yesterday's enemy is today's master🍡 ⚔ Yesterday's Enemy Is Today's Lord 🍡

Tsumagoro inn Wakihonjin Okuya in Minami Kiso, Nagano Prefecture It is also designated as an important cultural property of the country, and the building of Edo seems to have traveled back in time to the present day as it is. It is said that the light shining into the house shows the role of a sundial.

【The Book of Resignation】 A "resignation calligraphy" is a brush stroke that a samurai writes down as his last words in this life when he foresees his death.

History and Cultural Heritage of Izena Island during the Ryukyu Kingdom Era ■ vol.3 “Sakata” Born into a farmer’s family, Machigani (also read as Matsukane) was industrious from childhood and devoted himself to rice farming and other agricultural work. One year, the island suffered a drought and the water in every paddy dried up, yet only Machigani’s rice field remained full of water. One story says that the island’s young women, who admired Machigani for his diligence and good looks, carried water to his fields every night. In reality, his fields were terraced, and a spring gushed from the upper terrace so that water continuously flowed down to the lower paddies, preventing them from drying out. While the other young men’s fields were larger in area, they lacked water and relied on prayers, Machigani’s smaller field prospered and the rice ears ripened. This suggests he was clever and resourceful. However, the island youths who envied his popularity accused him, saying “The reason his water never runs out is that he is stealing from other paddies,” and they heaped false charges of water stealing on him, criticizing him in chorus and even plotting to get rid of him. This is the “misunderstanding” described in vol.2. Feeling his life was in danger, Machigani decided to leave the island. This terraced field remains almost in its original form and still produces a continuous flow of water. It is now managed by the village board of education, and each year the island children’s association experiences rice planting through harvest there. (Suspended during the COVID-19 period.) At this site, a monument engraved with poems remains, composed by the miyārabi (island maidens) of the time who sang about Machigani after he left the island; the monument reveals that Machigani was both admired and loved by the island’s young women. Content of the monument “We wish we could have seen Machigani working more, wearing his short garment.” This poem expresses the maidens’ romantic longing for Machigani and their loneliness after his departure. *Machigani (Machigani) = the name of Shō En during his youth on Izena Island. *Kanamaru = the name Shō En used after leaving the island. *Shō En = the name he took when he became king. *Miyārabi = young women, maidens

History and Cultural Heritage of Izena Island from the Ryukyu Kingdom Era Vol. 2 “King Sho En’s Garden” — The Story of How a Farmer Became King of Ryukyu At 24, Matsugane (the future King Sho En) leaves the island. Pointing toward Okinawa Island, he holds an eeku (the local word for an oar) in his right hand. A bronze statue imagining his stance from that time stands there. Matsugane was driven away from the island because of a misunderstanding with the locals. Taking his wife at the time and his young brother, he crossed the sea in a small boat and reached the Ginama area in Kunigami, the northern part of Okinawa Island. He lived there for a while with his brother and wife and was cared for by local people, but after some time he set off for Shuri with his brother. He became a retainer of Prince Eiso, who was the younger brother of King Sho Kinpuku, the fifth king of the First Sho dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Around then he began using the name Kanamaru. Bright and hardworking from the start, Kanamaru soon gained recognition for his talents. Prince Eiso strongly recommended Kanamaru to King Sho Kinpuku, and in 1447 Sho En began his career as a servant with the low-ranking post called akadachi. Here Kanamaru demonstrated his abilities and rose through the ranks until he wore the yellow headband that signified high official status. In 1454, when Prince Eiso acceded as King Sho Taikyu, Kanamaru gained further favor and was appointed jitō (local lord) of the Nishihara magiri (district) in 1454. Five years later, at age 45, he assumed responsibility for the kingdom’s finances and foreign affairs, putting him on the verge of the Sanshikan, a ministerial post equivalent to a modern cabinet minister. However, fate shifted with the death of King Sho Taikyu. The seventh king, Sho Toku, proved a tyrant and plunged the country into sorrow. Kanamaru pleaded with him, but the king would not listen, so Kanamaru resigned and withdrew to his estate in Uchima. After King Sho Toku’s death, a coup by royal officials removed the crown prince, ending the First Sho dynasty. The officials then recommended Kanamaru as the next king. Convinced, he accepted and at age 54 became the king of the Ryukyu Kingdom under the Second Sho dynasty, known as King Sho En. Bronze sculpture by Mutsu Naka (Naka Mutsumi), a Japanese板版画 artist Kurayoshi Takara, Professor Emeritus, University of the Ryukyus *Both are notable figures from Izena Island.* *Matsugane (Machigani)* — the name used by Sho En during his youth on Izena Island. *Kanamaru* — the name Sho En used after leaving the island. *Sho En* — the name he took when he became king.

History and Cultural Heritage of Izanami Island during the Ryukyu Kingdom Era Vol. 1 “Mihoso Place: Birthplace of King Sho En” This is the site of the former residence where the man who would become King Sho En of the First Sho Dynasty—known locally as Nishinumachigani (North Matsukane)—was born in 1415 in the village of Moromi, Izena Village. Three kuba (screw pine) trees, three fukugi (Garcinia) trees, and three stones stand within the grounds. One of those three stones is said to contain his umbilical cord buried within it. This site was constructed while Sho Shin—his son and the third king—was on the throne. Right next to this mihoso house is a well called Shiohira Gaa (Sunjagaa). In Okinawan dialect, gaa means well. The well believed to have been used as the newborn bath for Matsukane, later King Sho En, when he was born in 1415 remains as it was at that time. Because these places mark the site of the house where a future Ryukyu king was born, they are regarded as sacred and stand among Izanami Island’s most important places of worship.

The birthplace of Shō En, founder of the Second Shō dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom: Izena Island Following Shuri’s Tamagusuku, Izena’s Tamaudun is the royal mausoleum and the family tomb of the royal house✨ Location: Izenason It is carefully preserved as a designated Important Cultural Property of the prefecture. Admission is free.

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Soki soba Okinawa soba noodles / Sumanume / I ate Okinawa soba at the soba restaurant "Sumanume" in Kokuba, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture ^^ This is a place I often go to, and it is a super popular restaurant that has been renovated from a traditional Okinawan tile house old folk house. There are different types of Okinawa soba noodles, but this time I ordered Soki soba and juicy cooked rice, which are loved by all the people of the prefecture. Soki is pork ribs with bones. The soup is a bonito stock with a light and gentle taste. Stable deliciousness! It was a treat! By the way, Suma Nume is the name of the shop Suma Shioma-ya Nu no Mee Mae.

Mr. Jizo of Ohara. It was cute, so I snapped!

I took a picture at "Entsuin" in autumn. Entsuin Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji Temple adjacent to Zuiwaji Temple in Matsushima-cho, Miyagi Prefecture Matsushima, Three Views of Japan, and is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. You can enjoy not only the autumn leaves but also the scenery of the four seasons here, and there is also a kimono rental plan during the season, which is very popular with people from overseas.

Chusonji Temple, one of the most popular temples in Tohoku It is a temple of the Tendai sect Tohoku Daihonzan located in Hiraizumi Town, Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture. In 2011, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Chusonji Temple is famous for its gorgeous golden hall, but there are many other attractions such as Benkei-do, Yakushi-do, and Hondo. 　 By the way, the photo is "Benzaitendo" in the precincts of Chusonji Temple. It is said that it was donated in 1705 by Senhime of the Sendai feudal lord Date Tsunamura. This is a famous photo spot that is crowded with photographers.