2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future Light for the first time in about 4 years

✨Illumination Event✨ From Saturday, January 27th to Saturday, February 24th, illuminations will light up the area in front of Tomakomai Station at night. The opening will feature a live music performance and a sky lantern launch among other activities!🎶😊 Come and enjoy the sparkling snowy scenery.⛄✨

“2024 Ecopa Winter Festival” Held on January 21, the festival featured events like a parent-and-child snowman contest and a fukumaki (bean-throwing) ceremony! The snowmen in photos 1 and 2 won the top prize and the excellence prize✨ What amazing creations! Everyone, from children to adults, was having a great time😆

Tama Ward in Kawasaki City will host the 13th Tama Music Festival on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM at the Tama Civic Hall on the 2nd floor and Restaurant Tama on the 11th floor of the Tama Ward General Government Building. The Tama Music Festival began in 2011 as a grassroots music event organized by local residents, part of Kawasaki City’s “City of Music, Kawasaki” initiative. The festival aims to provide a stage for musicians and groups active in Tama Ward and nearby areas to present their regular activities, and to create opportunities for residents to connect through a variety of music genres and engaging programs. Come and enjoy the Tama Music Festival, an event for everyone from children to adults, and start your 2024 music season here. The 13th Tama Music Festival The Tama Music Festival will feature three live shows and a range of programs. Note: One of the three live shows was already held on Sunday, December 17. Organizer: Tama Music Festival Executive Committee, Tama Ward Office Supported by: Steering Committee for Promoting the “City of Music, Kawasaki” Initiative ■ Tama Music Festival – Premium Concert – Date and Time: Saturday, January 27, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM (doors open 12:30 PM / scheduled to end at 5:30 PM) Venue: Tama Ward General Government Building, 2nd floor Tama Civic Hall and 11th floor Restaurant Tama Admission: Free Registration: Not required ■ Tama Music Festival – Atrium Live – Date and Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM (doors open 12:30 PM / scheduled to end at 1:00 PM) Venue: Tama Ward General Government Building, 1st floor Atrium Admission: Free Registration: Not required Performers: MOGURA / Lily Saxophone Quartet Special Programs ■ Local Coupon Program Show the Tama Music Festival program on the day at participating local shops to receive special discounts! ■ Community Chorus Program At the finale in the Tama Civic Hall on Saturday, January 27, all performers and audience members will join together in a large chorus. Let’s spread everyone’s singing voices throughout Tama Ward! (Song: SMAP “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” [The Only Flower in the World]) ■ 11th Floor Lottery Draw Try your luck at the lottery machine on the 11th floor of the Tama Ward General Government Building for a chance to win luxurious prizes! ■ Handmade Instrument Workshop Visit the 1st floor Atrium of the Tama Ward General Government Building on Saturday, January 27, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM to enjoy a simple and fun handmade instrument workshop. Note: Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 12:30 PM.

Lantern Festival 🌟 This is a lantern festival held in Motomachi, Kobe City. At a certain time every year, the lanterns in the city glow in various colors. You can only see it in Chinatown, so please visit it 😊 Location: Motomachi Chinatown

⛄The skating festival's specialty “shibare-yaki” tickets are on sale now!!⛸️ The 58th Tomakomai Skating Festival will take place at Chuo Park on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11!!🥳 “Shibare-yaki” refers to cooking on a drum‑can grill and enjoying jingisukan (grilled mutton) out in the cold😊🥩🛢️ The dish originated during the first Skating Festival to thank Self‑Defense Force members who built snow sculptures and the rink, and from the second festival onward it was opened for citizens to enjoy. It got its name from being cooked in the shivering cold.💁‍♀️ Come and taste this traditional flavor!!✨ Tickets are on sale at the city hall shop and at COCOTOMA!!🎫 [Tomakomai City Hall Shop] Address: 1F, 4‑5‑6 Asahimachi, Tomakomai 053-0018 [COCOTOMA] Address: 1F, Friend Building Tenant Wing, 5‑11‑5 Omotecho, Tomakomai 053-0022

＼Hosono Highlands Yamayaki Experience／ "Yamayaki" is a practice continued every year since the Edo period to keep Hosono Highlands as grassland. . In February 2023, as a first effort, the yamayaki was opened in an ultra-limited way and offered as a tour for visitors to observe. . To let more people learn more deeply, we will hold the "Yamayaki Experience" again in 2024. Please come and witness the overwhelming sight of the landscape blazing to life. . 【Date and Time】 Saturday, February 10 — 11:00–16:00 (scheduled) . 【Meeting / Viewing Location】 Inatori, Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture Inatori Hosono Highlands . 【Pickup】 Higashiizu Town Hall (3354 Inatori, Kamo District, Higashiizucho, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0411) . ➡ On the day of the yamayaki, general vehicles are prohibited from entering Hosono Highlands. Please refrain from coming to the site by private car. . 【Event Schedule】 11:00 Meet at Higashiizu Town Hall, transfer to Hosono Highlands 11:30 Arrive at Hosono Highlands 12:00 Yamayaki viewing (guided explanation and lunch included) 13:30 Participate in the serving event 14:30 Post-yamayaki walk (guided tour available) 15:30 All activities end, return to Higashiizu Town Hall (Please note the program order may change depending on the progress of the yamayaki.) . 【Participation Requirements】 ・Capacity: around 20 people ・Participants under 15 years old must register with a guardian in attendance. . 【Participation Fee】 4,000 yen per person Includes admission fee, goods and service tax, local guide, lunch, insurance, and grassland management fee (1,000 yen) . (If the event is cancelled, we will refund the amount after deducting the grassland management fee of 1,000 yen, i.e. 3,000 yen.) . For details, access the reservation page from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association official website! Please check the notes before applying.

🎊🏒 From January 27 the "National Sports Festival" will be held! ⛸️🎊 The country's largest sporting celebration, the "National Sports Festival," runs from Saturday, January 27 to Saturday, February 3 at various venues across Tomakomai. 🥳 It used to be called the "National Athletic Meet," but a change in the law renamed it the "National Sports Festival." 💁‍♀️ To mark the event, we are selling a limited-edition "National Sports Festival 2024 acrylic key holder"! 📢⚡ They are now on sale at the tourist information center and other locations!! ✨

[Screening and Homemade Sweets Sale] The documentary film "Ikitoshi Ikeru Mono", which has previously been shown in cinemas, captures wild animals living in Hokkaido. By chance, we will hold a screening in Nishiokoppe Village in January. The venue is Guesthouse GA.KOPPER in Nishiokoppe Village. The screening schedule is as follows: Friday, January 19th, 18:00–20:00 Saturday, January 20th, 10:00–12:00 On the 20th, homemade sweets such as donuts will also be on sale. We look forward to your visit to the screening.

Nishiokopper Live On the night of December 25 last year, Christmas night. One after another, cars began to stop in front of Guesthouse GA.KOPPER. When I opened the entrance, the first thing that caught my eye was the Christmas market. Handmade cookies and bagels were lined up in a row, and a few children were helping out at the stalls. In the dining hall that served as the venue, decorations sparkled. The windows filled with visitors’ drawings and writings had their own charm. While watching the performances by “Nishiokopper,” we relaxed and enjoyed food and drinks that night. We saw many sides of Nishiokopper: instrumentals and singing with dancing, a video presentation, and a reading set to koto music as background. The pumpkin parfait I had after my turn was very delicious. I’ll patiently wait for the day when Nishiokopper gathers again.

Soshu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Original Shikishi Mounts Now on Sale! The Soshu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Stamp Rally will take place from Thursday, January 4 to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. In addition to the pink mounts distributed free of charge, we are now selling original shikishi mounts printed with the names of the temples enshrining the Seven Lucky Gods. Collect all seven stamps and you’ll end up with a display-worthy piece perfect for your room! Start the New Year by touring the Seven Lucky Gods with a shikishi mount in hand and welcoming good fortune! Sales Locations: ① Chigasaki City Tourist Information Center (inside the JR Chigasaki Station free passage) Hours: 10:00–19:00 Closed: New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) ② Chigasaki City Tourism Association (1-2-53 Chigasaki, Chigasaki City, Toyoko Inn Shonan Chigasaki-eki Kita-guchi 1F) Hours: 8:30–17:00 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) Price: 500 yen (tax included) Quantity: Limited to 200 sheets Contact: Chigasaki City Tourism Association TEL: 0467-84-0377 (Weekdays 8:30–17:00, excluding December 29–January 3)

Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: A Genji Monogatari Picture Scroll Through the Four Seasons The gallery will present the exhibition "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: A Genji Monogatari Picture Scroll Through the Four Seasons" from Saturday, January 20, 2024 to Sunday, March 10, 2024. ◆ Opening hours: 9:00–19:00 (until 17:00 on Tuesdays and public holidays) ◆ Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday), Friday, January 26; Friday, February 16 ◆ Venue: Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery (2nd floor, Hadano City Library) ◆ Admission: Free ◆ Inquiries: Hadano City Cultural Promotion Division 0463-86-6309 ◆ Organizer: Hadano City

Shonan Hiratsuka Orihime Recruitment! We are recruiting the “Shonan Hiratsuka Orihime,” who will promote the charms of Hiratsuka! Would you like to become an Orihime too? The application period runs until Monday, January 15, 2024. Entry takes about five minutes, so it’s easy! Check the official Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival website for details! We look forward to many applications. Contact Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Executive Committee Secretariat [Hiratsuka City Industrial Promotion Department, Commerce and Tourism Division 0463-35-8107]

Happy 🎍 New Year Thank you for your continued support this 🙇 year 🐉 I will 🐉 do it again this year "New Year's Nyx Lottery" You can 😆 withdraw once for every 4,000 yen purchased at the shop, up to a maximum of 2 times You can't go wrong! !️ All the staff are waiting for you 🙇

Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan is one of the few cities in Japan where balloons fly. The first ordinance in Japan was the "Kasai Ordinance for Balloon Flying Towns". At such a balloon event "Happy Balloon Christmas", a mooring flight experience was held that rose to 20 meters in the sky. Many people from outside the city visited from 7 a.m., and we were able to overlook Kasai City from the sky above the ruins of Tsuruno Airfield. It had rained the day before, so there were puddles here and there, and the reflection of the balloon was attracting the attention of the photographers. Some people fly balloons, some ride balloons for the first time, and some take pictures、、、 Many people enjoyed the event with their own excitement in their hearts.

"Jomon Snow Festival 2024" will be held on February 3 Sat and 4 Sun at Sapporo Chi Ka Ho Kita 3 Jo Intersection Square! In addition to the exhibition of the national treasure of Engaru Town "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items Replica", a booth will also be exhibited. Please come and visit us!

Nishiokopper Live December 25, Christmas night. One after another, cars began to stop in front of Guesthouse GA.KOPPER. When I opened the entrance, the first thing that caught my eye was the Christmas market. Handmade cookies and bagels were lined up, and a few children were helping at the stalls. In the dining room that served as the venue, decorations sparkled. The windows filled with visitors’ drawings and messages added their own charm. While watching a performance by "Nishiokopper," people relaxed and enjoyed food and drinks that night. We saw many sides of Nishiokopper: instrumentals and songs with dance, a video presentation, and a reading accompanied by koto as background music. The pumpkin parfait I ate after my turn was very delicious. I’m patiently waiting for the day Nishiokopper gathers again.

Turn on the ⭐ lights This is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　　"Nankinmachi" I took this photo when the Lantern Festival was being held. Personally, I prefer 😁 this to Yokohama

🎍‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥🎁 Gift Campaign 🎁‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥🎍 Nothing says New Year like this! 🌄 A special New Year’s gift giveaway from Tomachop is now live exclusively on X (formerly Twitter) ✨🥳 For full entry details, see the pinned post on Tomachop Official (@tomachop_822) 💁‍♀️ We look forward to many entries!! 😆📢

Kenritsu Onshi Hakone Park Christmas special: a kids' event, "Christmas Boot Hunt" will be held! To mark the Christmas season, we will hold a Christmas special called "Christmas Boot Hunt" for children in elementary school and younger. The event runs for three days from Saturday, December 23, 2023, through Monday, December 25, 2023, and is limited to 20 participants each day. For details, please visit the official website linked in the profile!

The "Ehomaki Amaou Roll", which uses 6 Amaou luxuriously, is now available 🍓 in a limited edition of 30 pieces. Large strawberries and fresh cream are gently wrapped in a fluffy dough. Please enjoy the deep and luscious taste. This year, why don't ✨ you face east-northeast and pray for happiness and feel happy with the finest roll cake Reservations are accepted until 1/28. * Acceptance will end as soon as it runs out. The pick-up period will be 2/1~2/3. Reservations & Details 📞 At 011-222-1522!

*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆* ◇* Event Announcement *◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆*◇*◆* ◇* On Saturday, December 23, the pedestrian thoroughfare in front of the station, Symbol Street (Ekimae Hondori), will host the event “Symbol Street Terrace – A Path Where Light Meets Sound.” ✨ A meat fast-food shop produced by SHOKICHI of EXILE will make its first appearance, and there will be plenty of activities, including a sky lantern launch! 🥳 The area will be a pedestrian zone, and vehicles will be prohibited from 11:00 to 22:00. 🙅‍♀️ Also, please note that among the Donan Bus stops, “Ekitō Jūjigai” and “Ekitō” will be out of service for the entire day. For details, search for “Symbol Street Revitalization Project Pre-Event”! 💻 (This information is also posted in the news section of the Tomakomai Convention & Visitors Bureau website.)

Hiroshima City Hiroshima Gate Park Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Hiroshima Gate Park 👈 @hiroshima.gate.park #Hiroshima Christmas Market 👈 It is 🎅📸 an image shoot of Santa who is busy preparing for Christmas with a tree and Santa During the event Until Monday, December 25 It is an event venue surrounded by illuminations. There's a lot to do with workshops and Christmas markets! 😊

Hakone Gora Park Christmas illumination "Forest Tunnel" now on display! In time for Christmas, the park’s event hall is featuring a Christmas tree illumination called "Forest Tunnel." This event runs through Monday, December 25th. From Tuesday, December 26th onward, the park will welcome visitors with New Year–themed decorations. For details, please visit the official website linked in our profile!

≪ entries are until 12/28 Thursday! ≫ [The 2nd e-sports tournament "AIBETSU×KOKUGEKI eBASEBALL CUP" will be held! 】 On Sunday, January 28, Reiwa 6, the second e-sports tournament "AIBETSU×KOKUGEKI eBASEBALL CUP" will be held in Aibetsu Town! This tournament will be held at the ICT park "Kokugeki", one of the largest e-sports facilities in Hokkaido! And the game commentary by announcer Hisatsugu Shimizu, who is active in professional baseball and horse racing broadcasts and is well known for his in-game play-by-play in Power Pro games! You can enjoy e-sports in a full-fledged environment! In addition, all participants will receive an "assorted mushroom set" that Mushroom Village Aibetsu confidently delivers as a participation prize! And the winner will receive a gorgeous prize of "Aibetsu Town Wagyu A5 rank sukiyaki meat, Aibetsu Town Yume Pirika, Aibetsu Town Kyowa Onsen Pair Accommodation Coupon", which is full of charms of Aibetsu Town! The 2nd to 4th place finishers will also receive a gift of ICT Park "original goods"! Regardless of whether you are in town or out of town, anyone can enter! We are looking forward to receiving many applications! ◆ For details, check the website of Aibetsu Town!

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!

I painted pictures on Kamu’s windows! Inside the Roadside Station Kamu there are many large windows. Not blank white, but a transparent canvas— children from the village drew Christmas-themed pictures for us! Some kids picked crayon colors while looking at sample drawings. Some boldly dragged crayons across the glass to create big works. Some drew characters together with friends sitting beside them. At their own pace, each child enjoyed drawing on the windows in their own way. The display runs through Monday, December 25. Some windows were even painted by adults with great design sense, so come by to soak up the Christmas atmosphere.

Enjoy winter at Ecopa ⛄️ Packed with events unique to the season! [Event Period] December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 [Contact] 0155-32-6780 (Hokkaido Tokachi Ecological Park)

Komu Christmas Saturday, December 2 was a day when Morino Bijutsukan 'komu' opened its doors free of charge! Children gathered from inside and outside the village and enjoyed performances such as a concert by Nishiokoppe junior high school brass band and a puppet-theater circle Doremi including handbell performances. There was also a collaboration between Setoushi-kun and Santa Claus!! During the early music and piano session visitors could try tuning and see a piano played with its outer case removed, creating an exciting time even for adults. Komu's interior is decorated for Christmas, so please take a look when you stop by.

This is an announcement about Sairinka for fiscal year R5. From this year, general visitors will be asked to pay a cooperation fee upon admission. We ask for your understanding and cooperation to help sustain future events. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen per person ※Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen facilities that are members of the Tourism Association, residents of Otofuke, and children in elementary school and younger are free. ※Residents of Otofuke must present an official ID showing their address. [Event period] Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting hours] 19:00–21:00 [Location] Tokachigaoka Park [Parking] Available (about 100 spaces, free)