It is a "Hinamatsuri" event in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The Kubota House, built in the late Edo period, exhibited about 400 dolls, including Gotenbina and Yuso Kubina. It was a spectacular and fantastic space where the old chicks under Hagi Castle seemed to be playing a song at any moment.

■ Date and time 2024 Reiwa 6Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. ■Venue Nirasaki City Citizens' Exchange Center Nikoli 1st Floor Open Terrace Address: 1-2-50 Wakamiya, Nirasaki City ---------------- Popular shops in Nirasaki City will gather! !! NIRA Markets is packed with many delicious flavors and experiences, such as mildly flavored coffee, freshly fried crispy authentic Indian curry bread, niraman and nira yakisoba with plenty of "chives"! Be sure to visit Nirasaki in spring! ≪ chance to win the Garapon lottery! ≫ Limited to the first 100 people! Use the two shops in NIRA markets, Get a chance to win a Garapon lottery to win Neela goods! ≪ will be held at the same time! "Nirasaki Wine Festival"≫ A large collection of wines that Nirasaki City is proud of! There are plenty of plans to liven up events such as delicious gourmet food, wine, bingo games, wine seminars, and wine competitions! Venue: Nirasaki Station Square Organizer: Nirasaki Wine Promotion Executive Committee

Snow-Covered Miya-no-Mori The third Wildlife Class for the village elementary school students This time, the theme was “Let’s Search for Treasures in the Winter Forest!” The highlight was a snowshoe treasure hunt through Miya-no-Mori, which spreads across and above the ski area. Each treasure had a transmitter attached, so using a tool called a Yagi antenna, the children traced signals while climbing up and down the slopes. When listening to the sound from the receiver, everyone focused and strained their ears to find the direction with the least noise. The weather was clear. With the air so crisp, it was an ideal day for walking through the snowy Miya-no-Mori. The kids seemed a little disappointed that the many treasures they found were not food or warm drinks, but they did take home venison stew as a souvenir. On a personal note, I was also happy to reunite with the university student I met during the summer camp session.

Akita prefecture is a breathtaking destination that boasts of magnetic wilderness and a perfect climate for growing the most delicious apples you have ever tasted. During my recent visit to the Yokote Kamakura Festival, my eyes were caught by the sight of sugar-coated, bright-red Akita apples that looked incredibly tempting. Without second thoughts, I grabbed one and took a bite. The sweetness was unlike anything I had ever tasted before, and it left me craving for more. It was truly an exhilarating experience!

■━━━━━━━□ ┃ Event Information ┃ □━━━━━━━■ On Friday, March 15th, an event to admire Tomakomai’s nightscape and starry sky will take place on the observation corridor of Tomakomai City Hall! ⭐🌙 Advance registration is required, so don’t forget to sign up! 😊 For details, please see the website of the General Affairs Division, General Affairs Section of Tomakomai City Hall 💁‍♀️

【Yamanashi Peach Blossom Market 2024】Hachioji Station I have been managing the peach blossom branch since January, but tomorrow I will finally present the peach flower branch at Hachioji Station! Minami-Alps City's mascot character "Kaimaru" will also appear. Please feel free to enjoy the charm of Specialty Products such as the loose characters and wine of the Town/Village of each city in Yamanashi Prefecture. Date and time: February 29 Thursday, March 1 Friday in 2024 Reiwa 6 　　　11:00～15:00 Location: Hachioji Station Ticket Gate Outer Concourse Peach blossom branch distribution 11:00 ~ It will end as soon as it runs out Distribution conditions: On the day of the event at the Yamanashi peach blossom branch and local product shop "Yamatamaya" We will give you a peach blossom branch when you present your purchase receipt.

"Wanizuka Sakura Festival 2024" ■ Date and time 2024 Reiwa 6 March 29 Fri ~ 31 Sun 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. *Canceled in case of rain Limited to 🐸🌈 3 days While viewing the cherry blossoms, you can enjoy 🌸🍵 the gourmet food of Nirasaki City There are also ❣ paid cherry blossom viewing seats that can be seen in special seats. 《Cherry blossom viewing seats are available!!》 Limited to 100 people each day! We have a paid cherry blossom viewing seat where you can look up at the cherry blossoms of the alligator mound from a special seat. Why don't you enjoy sakura tea and Japanese sweets and be enchanted by the beautiful Ipponzakura? *Benefits* ・ 1 cup of sakura tea & Japanese sweets service ・ 100 yen discount coupon that can be used at discounted stores around Sakura in Alligator Mound *Fee* Adults junior high school students and older 500 yen "Light Up" ■ Date and time 2024 Reiwa 6 March 28 Thu ~ April 3 Wed 18:00~20:00 * Lighting ceremony: March 28 Thursday 18 o'clock ~ Please 💡🌸 also pay attention to the fantastic appearance that is different from the daytime 〈Venue〉 Cherry blossoms on the alligator mound 624 Kitamiyachi, Kamiyama-cho, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture 〈Access〉 [Automotive] Approx. 15 minutes from Chuo Expressway Nirasaki IC [Train] From Nirasaki Station on the Chuo Main Line ・Bus Take the Nirasaki City Bus Enno Line, get off at the bus stop "Takeda Hachimangu", and walk for 5 minutes. ・Taxi Approx. 10 minutes

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Nirasaki Tourism Association. Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture and is an area full of rich nature and deep history. In this First Post, we will introduce plenty of attractions such as sightseeing spots and event information in Nirasaki City! ◆❖◇What is Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? ◇❖◆ Nirasaki City is a city with a population of about 28,000. With famous peaks such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps in the background, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, and it is also known as the birthplace of the Kai Takeda Family. In addition to fruits such as grapes and peaches grown in the land rich in nature, the mellow aroma and flavorful wine are also exquisite! Nirasaki City Yamanashi Prefecture is very convenient to access from central Tokyo, and you can easily visit it on a day trip. [Access by train] Shinjuku Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Matsumoto Station - Nirasaki Station JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes [Access by car] Chofu IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Expressway about 1 hour 30 minutes Nagoya IC - Nirasaki IC Chuo Automobile Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes ◆ ❖ ◇ 6 recommended sightseeing spots of "Nirasaki", a town with a view of Mt. Fuji ◇ ❖ ◆ 【Mt. Amari】 The Mt. Amari in Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park has been selected as one of the Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains. The parking lot is about a 30-minute walk to the summit, so you can easily enjoy climbing and hiking. The view from the top is spectacular, and if the conditions are right, you can see Mt. Fuji floating in a sea of clouds. Don't miss the Astragalus azaleas, which bloom around the beginning of June! 【Crocodile Mound Sakura】 The 330-year-old Ipponzakura tree that blooms on the alligator mound was designated as a natural monument of Nirasaki City in the first year of Heisei. In the background of the towering cherry blossom trees, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and it is also popular as a photo spot. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are lit up and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. 【Takeda Hachimangu】 Takeda Hachimangu Shrine was founded in 822 AD and is associated with the Kai Takeda Family. The Main Shrine was rebuilt by Lord Takeda Shingen and is also an important cultural property of Japan. 【Nirasaki Omura Memorial Park】 At Omura Memorial Park, you can experience art at the Nirasaki Omura Museum of Art, where paintings and ceramics collected by Dr. Satoshi Omura, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are exhibited, enjoy cooking at the soba restaurant, refresh your mind and body at the hot spring for a day trip, and deepen your learning and interaction with people at the Hakuyuki Dormitory. Please spend a meaningful time with the scenic scenery that changes its expression with the seasons. 【Ruins of Shinpu Castle】 The ruins of Ruins of Shinpu Castle were built by Prince Takeda Katsuyori in 1581 on the plateau of Shichiri Rock. The Ruins of the Castle was set on fire by the Oda and Tokugawa forces 68 days after its construction, but it is a castle ruin that conveys the culmination of the Takeda family to this day. From the Ruins of the Castle, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake, and around the beginning of April, the whole area blooms like a pink carpet, and Shinpu Momogengo is a superb view! 【Kayagatake】 The final resting place of Hisaya Fukada, the author of "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains". From the summit of the mountain, which is about 1704 meters above sea level, you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake. Because the mountain looks very similar to Yatsugatake, it is nicknamed "fake eight". ◆❖◇Events and festivals in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ 【Fukada Festival】 In addition to being active in the literary world such as numerous mountain books, novels, and travelogues such as "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", this event will be held at Kayagatake, the final place of the mountaineer "Hisaya Fukada", who left a great mark on the Japanese mountain world. At the Fukada Festival, a memorial ceremony and a commemorative mountain climb are held every year to commemorate his legacy. 【Summer Illumination in Nirasaki】 The Ministry of Education's anthem "Tanabata-sama" begins with "Sasa-no-ha, Sarasara, Kiba-ni, sway...". The poet who wrote the Tanabata in a nursery rhyme is "Hanayo Gondo" from Nirasaki City. In Nirasaki City, as the birthplace of Hanayo Gondo, illuminations and Tanabata decorations inspired by Tanabata are held every summer. 【Memorial service for fallen Takeda warriors, Fireworks display in Narasaki, Takeda no Sato】 Approximately 6,600 fireworks, including star mines, will be launched in the night sky of the main venue, Kamanashigawa River Park. Many food stalls are also lined up at the venue to liven up the festivals. 【Illumination in Nirasaki】 Approximately 60,000 bulbs of light, including a 7-meter-high tree, heart-shaped objects, and illuminations with the motif of cherry blossoms on an alligator mound in full bloom, vividly color the Nirasaki Station Square. ◆❖◇Other recommended information in Nirasaki City◇❖◆ Furusato Nozei in Nirasaki City offers fruity wine made from 100% Nirasaki grapes, Koshu whiskey recommended for highballs, and fruits such as fresh peaches and grapes as thank-you gifts. Taste the gourmet food of Nirasaki. Nirasaki City is full of rich nature, deep history, delicious specialty products, and heartwarming events. Come and take a trip to make new discoveries and memories in Nirasaki City! We look forward to seeing you there. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide recommended information on Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, so please follow us!

˗ˏˋ\ ✨Final Ceremony✨ /／ˎˊ˗ A fitting final event will be held at Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace!! 🥳 The new specialty “Sen’nin Nabe” (thousand-person hot pot) will be handed out for free, and special guests will appear!! 💁‍♀️ For details, search for Tomakomai Symbol Street Terrace 2024! 💻 ************************************************************************* 📅 Saturday, February 24 — 1:00 PM 🎈Special venue on Nishikimachi 1-jo Street (next to Gogo Shokudo)

Afternoon tea from March is [strawberry 🍓 × matcha 🍵] Strawberry and matcha tiramisu, matcha and strawberry Swiss roll, etc. There is a lot 🌸 of strawberry and matcha menu that makes you feel spring For savory, we have 🥪 prepared a hearty bagel sandwich with homemade salmon marinade and cream cheese and potatoes On March 1st ~ 15th, it will be a White Day project. We also offer 🧸 a plan that comes with a "mini parfait" with a cute white chocolate bear on it How about afternoon tea in return for Valentine's Day? Reservations & Details 📞011-222-1522 Or On the ✨ hotel website

This is the Tonosho Tourism Association! Nice to meet you all! Chiba Prefecture Katori-gun Tonosho Town is a town with a population of about 13,000 located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended information on Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture, so thank you. 【What is Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture?】 】 The Tone River, a first-class river, flows in the northern part of the town, and Tonosho Town is rich in nature. Blessed with water and greenery, known as the "City of Water and Greenery", the town offers peace of mind to those who visit. It is about 2 hours by car from Tokyo and 1 hour from Narita Airport. 【History of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture has a history of being created in 1955 by the merger of Sasagawa Town, Jindai Village, Tachibana Village, and Tonosho Village. Blessed with abundant water sources, Tonosho Town has been active in rice cultivation since ancient times, and in the Edo period, rice cultivation and soy sauce brewing flourished. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Since this is my First Post, I would like to briefly introduce some recommended sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town. ・Hatcho Weir commonly known as Natsume Weir Hatcho Weir is an agricultural reservoir that utilizes the abundant water of the Tone River. During the winter season, thousands of mallards, Little Ducks and Swans fly in. You can enjoy bird watching at the waterfowl observation house set up in the adjacent Prefectural Forest. ・Suwa Daijin It is said that Shigezo Sasagawa, a historical figure from Tonosho Town, held a votive sumo tournament here. There is also a monument to the god of sumo wrestling and a Dohyo sumo ring in the precincts, and in the summer it is held as a sumo festival in Sasakawa, and it is used at the summer lodging of the Dewakai stable. ・TodaishaTodai Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a long history that was founded more than 1,800 years ago, and The ceremonial grand shrine festival held every 20 years is the largest festival in this area. ・Tenpo Suikoden Relics Museum: There are many cultural properties on display related to the story "Tenpo Suikoden", which depicts the power struggle between Shigezo Sasagawa and Iioka Sukegoro in the Edo period. 【Festivals and events in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 ・Tonosho Fureai Festival The Tonosho Fureai Festival is an event held every year on November 3 Culture Day at the Tonosho Town Hall. There are a number of food stalls lined up in the venue, and various events such as shows and raffles are held on the stage. ・Cape Unimisaki Azalea Festival From late April to mid-May, more than 2,000 azaleas bloom in Cape Kumoigasatsuki Azalea Park, including Oomurasaki, Mountain Azalea, and Ryukyu. Along with the Spring, the azalea flowers that spread all over the place attract people who visit. 【Specialty products and gourmet food of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town is known for its fresh and delicious specialty products such as strawberries, kokabu, and pork, which are produced by the rich land. Sweet and juicy strawberries, the rare variety "Iberry" is grown in many strawberry fields in the town. In addition, SPF pigs raised in Tonosho Town are characterized by their sweet fat and tender meat. It is a popular item as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture. 【Charm of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 In the "City of water and greenery" Tonosho Town, you will be greeted by visit beautiful scenery of moss phlox and azaleas. In spring, a carpet of bright pink, white, and purple moss phlox spreads at the Tonosho Fureai Center in Tonosho Town. Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture is full of attractions such as rich nature, deep history, and delicious food. Why don't you find something new in Tonosho Town? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Tonosho Town, so please follow us.

Hello! This is the Otsuki Tourism Association. WE WILL INTRODUCE THE CHARM OF OTSUKI CITY, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, A LAND RICH IN NATURE AT THE FOOT OF MT. FUJI, IN A COOL JAPAN VIDEO! □■□ What is Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? □■□ Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a city with a population of about 21,000 located in the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is surrounded by Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa Mountains. Access from central Tokyo is about 1 hour by limited express on the JR Chuo Line, and less than 2 hours by Conventional train. By car, it takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku to Otsuki Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Also, it takes about 40 minutes from Otsuki Station to Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line, so it is recommended to stop by when climbing Mt. Fuji. □■□History of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□□ In the Edo period, Important Highways such as the Koshu-kaido now National Route 52 passed through Otsuki City, making it a prosperous trading and logistics hub. In 1954, the 3 towns and 4 villages of Otsuki Town, Saruhashi Town, Shichiho Town, Yanagawa Village, Hatsukari Village, Sasago Village, and Nigioka Village merged to form the sixth city in Yamanashi Prefecture. The following year, Tomihama Village was merged to form the current Otsuki City. □■□ Introducing 5 sightseeing spots in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ 【Kai no Saruhashi Monkey Bridge】 Kai no Saruhashi Bridge is one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, along with Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and Kiso Bridge, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The 30-meter-long bridge has a special structure that does not use any piers at all. 【Mt. Iwadono】 It is a mountain with an altitude of 634 meters that can be visited in about 20 minutes on foot from Otsuki Station. There is also a mountain trail from the entrance to the summit, and you can climb it in about 1 hour one way. In the spring season, you will be greeted by about 300 cherry trees. 【Katsuragawa Wellness Park】 Located on a hill overlooking eastern Yamanashi Prefecture, Katsuragawa Wellness Park is a spot where you can enjoy playground equipment, Dog Run, and Barbecue. It is a spot where you can enjoy nature and is popular with families. 【Maki Oiseyama】 Maki Oiseyama is known as the village of 3,000 cherry blossoms, and as one of the leading cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is crowded with many tourists during the cherry blossom season. 【Yamanashi Overnight Hot Spring Yorimichi no Yu】 It is a hot spring facility that opened in 2018, and you can enjoy not only lodging but also day trips. □■□ Twelve views of Mt.□ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□ The "Twelve views of Mt." was established in 1992 as an excellent view of 20 mountains and 12 views of Otsuki City, where you can see the beautiful Mt. Fuji. ・List of List of 12 views 1 Mt. Mt. Ganagaburasuri and Mt. 2 Ushioku-no-Gangabarasuri, Koganezawa 3 Okura Takamaru・Hamaiba 4 Mt. Takigozan and Sasago Mt. 5 Mount Narakura 6 Ougiyama 7 Mt. Momokura 8 Mt. Iwadono and Mt. 9 Mt. Mt. Kuradake 10 Mt. Mt. Kuki, Mt. 11 Mount Mt. Takagawa 12 Mt. Seihachi □■□ festival and event □ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture■□ The "Bonfire Citizens' Festival" is the largest event in Otsuki City held every summer, and there are many stalls where Mikoshi portable shrine procession, Yosakoi Soran, Awa Odori, and Folk Songs are performed on National Route 20, which has been closed to traffic. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and many tourists visited. □■□Specialty products and souvenirs of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□■□ Speaking of Otsuki City's specialties, "Sasago Mochi" is famous. It has been loved by many people for more than 100 years. Sake and wine made in Otsuki City are also popular as Souvenirs, and the special taste using local water and raw materials makes you feel the rich nature of Otsuki City. □■□ Enjoy your trip to Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ With the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, rich nature, and sightseeing spots where you can feel the history, Otsuki City is full of charms that will captivate everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Otsuki City, so thank you.

When humans team up with nature to create something, it becomes more intriguing. The Lake Shikotsu ice festival is a perfect example of this. Hokkaido's crystal clear water lake serves as the primary source for crafting marvelous ice sculptures.

Kamakura Thirteen Buddhas Pilgrimage Executive Committee】 13th Edition (2024) Ume Kamakura Special Visits (Notice) From Wednesday, February 14, 2024 to Wednesday, March 27, 2024, special visits will be held at Kamakura’s temples and shrines: limited-entry visits by application, first-come first-served same-day registration visits (no application required), free visits (no application required), and guided Kamakura Thirteen Buddhas pilgrimage tours led by monks. Would you like to experience the unique charm of temples and shrines in early spring, with the scent of plum blossoms drifting through Kamakura? Temples and shrines marked [Application Required] may be visited only by those who applied (a participation certificate will be mailed). Please note that temples and shrines marked [Same-Day Registration] also have capacity limits. (Kaizo-ji’s special visit is a free visit and has no capacity limit.) * Applications for “special visits by application” are accepted by reply-paid postcard only. * The application deadline is eight days before each event date (the reply-paid postcard must reach the executive committee by that time). * Please refrain from contacting individual temples and shrines.

[Fujiya Hotel] Limited-time sale until Thursday, February 29: “Petite Pomme” and “Hakone Anzan Ensemble”! Fujiya Hotel has launched a limited-time sale of two collaborative items—“Petite Pomme” and “Hakone Anzan Ensemble”—created with students from Kanrei Shirayuri Gakuen High School, at the Bakery & Sweets Picot. The sale runs from Saturday, January 27, 2024, through Thursday, February 29, 2024. Supporting the school’s PBL (Project Based Learning) program, this collaboration came together through shared commitment to the initiative. Under the theme “Develop a new specialty to turn Gen Z into repeat visitors,” students and the hotel’s bakery chefs held repeated discussions. From the first meeting, it took about six months to reach the product launch. Prototype items were sold at the school festival, and, based on questionnaire feedback, the products were further refined. The students’ opinions guided improvements to the recipe, pricing, and promotional methods, shaping the final commercial breads. Please enjoy these items born from a collaboration between students with fresh, next-generation sensibilities and the reliably developed flavors Fujiya Hotel has refined over many years. [Sales location] Fujiya Hotel Bakery & Sweets Picot [Sales period] Limited time only: Saturday, January 27, 2024–Thursday, February 29, 2024 [Hours] 9:00–17:00

Odawara Flower Garden 2024 Gather, kimono lovers! Become a kimono-clad lady in a plum-blossom garden Easily transform with our kimono rental and dressing service. Families and friends are very welcome to join! Guests who arrive in kimono on the day will also enjoy special perks! Enjoy the region’s largest collection of plum varieties in Kanto and celebrate spring in splendid traditional Japanese attire.

Odawara Flower Garden 2024 Plum Festival ~About 300 varieties and 500 plum trees in full bloom~ The Keiryu Plum Garden is a vivid plum grove planted with about 300 varieties and 500 flowering plum trees, from early bloomers to late bloomers, boasting one of the largest selections of varieties in the Kanto region. This year’s theme is “The Shapes of Flowers — The Individual Charms Created by Petals.” We introduce the differences in flower shapes and blooming styles by variety. Please enjoy the delicate beauty of the plum blossoms. Focus on Red Plums in 2024! This year’s theme is “Red Plum — The Brilliant Flower Plum,” highlighting red-plum varieties. The difference between red plums and white plums is not the flower color but the color of the pith when the tree’s trunk is cut. This year we focus on this lesser-known way to tell them apart and on the characteristics of red plums. Enjoy the appeal of red plums through the quiz rally and informational panels installed throughout the plum garden.

Nature creates some of the astonishing wonders just like this. This huge snow wall is breathtakingly stunning. This time I visited lake shikotsu ice festival. Amazingly beautiful.

Lamps The 50th anniversary of the Shimokawa Ice Candle Museum in Shimokawa Town, Hokkaido At the venue, many ice candles lit up the feet, and the hearts were warmly lit so as not to feel the freezing cold sky I took a picture with a cloth filter and impressed with the light of an ice candle

■━━━━━━━□ ┃ Event Information ┃ □━━━━━━━■ ━━━━━━━━━━━*＼Gather at Sapporo Chikaho this weekend!／*━━━━━━━━━━━ “Ferry PR Event” 📅Date and Time: Saturday, February 17, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 🎈Venue: Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space Rest Space, near Ground Exit No. 9 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow the Tomakomai Port Ferry Promotion Council on Instagram/Facebook to enter a raffle you can join! 🥳 There will also be balloon giveaways and a Tomachop merchandise lottery, so please come to Chikaho! ✨ For details, see the Tomakomai Port Ferry Promotion Council’s Instagram/Facebook! 💻

Otaru snow lantern path festivals is a very famous winter tourist spot in hokkaido. Many many local people worked volunteerily to maintain the beauty of the pathway. The canal also illuminated during the festival. Its one of my memorable trip to hokkaido.

Today, Monday, February 12 (substitute holiday), marks the first Atami Marine Fireworks Festival of 2024! Fireworks are held in many places, but Atami’s defining feature is its launch site. Because the fireworks are set off over Atami Bay, a sea surrounded on three sides by mountains, the sound echoes as if you were in a stadium. Watching from the shoreline lets the sound resonate through your body, so you can feel the full impact! We will hold this year’s events as listed below, so please come and experience Atami’s fireworks at least once! 2024 (Reiwa 6) Atami Marine Fireworks Festival dates (scheduled) February 12 (Monday, substitute holiday) · February 24 (Saturday) · March 20 (Wednesday, public holiday) April 13 (Saturday) · May 2 (Thursday) July 26 (Friday) · August 5 (Monday) · August 8 (Thursday) · August 18 (Sunday) · August 23 (Friday) September 16 (Monday, public holiday) · October 19 (Saturday) · November 4 (Monday, substitute holiday) December 8 (Sunday) Time: 20:20–20:40 (July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay Viewing areas: Atami Sun Beach to the waterfront park and others Note: The event goes ahead even in rain.

Hello everyone! We are the Atami City Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. Through this account, we will introduce the wonderful attractions of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so we appreciate your support. [About Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture] Atami City lies in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is a charming town of about 34,000 residents. It is famous as a hot spring resort with a history spanning more than 1,500 years, and it was beloved by historic figures including Tokugawa Ieyasu. Atami is about a 90-minute drive from Tokyo and a 45-minute ride by Shinkansen. With abundant nature, beautiful scenery, and a mild climate, it attracts many visitors year-round. [Introduction to Atami’s tourist spots] ・Atami Ekimae Shopping Street Located in front of Atami Station, the Heiwa Dori and Nakamise shopping streets host shops selling fresh local seafood, traditional crafts, and souvenirs you can only find here. In front of Atami Station, you can enjoy a free footbath using a naturally flowing hot spring called Ieyasu no Yu. ・Pine tree of Omiya and the Kanichi and Omiya statue Since around the Meiji era, many literary masters lived in Atami and wrote notable works. The statue of Kanichi and Omiya, modeled on characters from one of those novels, and the pine tree of Omiya stand along the coast about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station and are signature sightseeing spots. ・Atami Sun Beach This beach of white sand and blue sea is ideal for summer leisure and popular with families and couples. You can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports among other activities. Continuing from Sun Beach, the waterfront park and Moon Terrace offer an exotic streetscape inspired by towns of northern the Mediterranean. ・Atami Plum Garden You can see some of Japan’s earliest-blooming plum trees here. Among the 469 trees across 60 varieties are ancient trees over 100 years old. ・Atami Castle From the main keep observation deck of Atami Castle, located atop Nishiki Cape, you can enjoy a full 360-degree panorama of Atami’s townscape. The castle’s annex houses the Atami Trick Art Maze Museum, and nearby attractions include the AtamiRopeway and the Atami Hihokan (Secret Museum). ・Hatsushima Hatsushima is the closest island to Tokyo, reachable by high-speed boat from Atami Port in about 30 minutes. This small island with a 4-kilometer shoreline offers year-round diving and a subtropical atmosphere. [Atami’s specialties, souvenirs, and local cuisine] One of Atami’s popular specialties is its fresh seafood. In particular, the seafood landed at Atami Port receives high praise for its freshness and flavor. Local souvenirs such as traditional wagashi and dried fish are popular and are also favored choices for furusato tax return gifts. [Events and festivals] Atami hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. At the Ajiro Onsen area in the Minami-Atami district, the Ajiro Onsen Hinomono Festival is held every autumn and winter, where you can enjoy richly flavored fresh dried fish and other local specialties. The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks event that began in 1952 and is held more than ten times a year, not only in summer. [Atami’s hot springs and accommodations] One of Atami’s greatest charms is its abundance of hot springs. Many ryokan, hotels, and guesthouses allow visitors to fully enjoy the blessings of these hot springs. There are also facilities offering day-use hot springs, so why not soothe your travel fatigue there? In this way, Atami City offers many popular tourist spots and is a very attractive destination. A trip to Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture is sure to provide a wonderful and restorative experience for your heart. We will continue to share recommended information to help make your trip to Atami an unforgettable memory, so we appreciate your support.

[Yokohama Textile Promotion Association] Kanagawa Silk Fair (Notice) We look forward to welcoming you with a packed lineup of activities♪ ◆Event period: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ◆Time: 11:00–17:00 ◆Venue: Silk Center 1st floor special exhibition area Yokohama Scarf Sale Event hall B1F ◆Event details ★Scarf-tying workshop Participation fee: Free Capacity: 10 people per session [Advance registration available] Wednesday, March 13 to Monday, March 18 13:00–14:00 / 15:00–16:00 Two sessions per day We will teach simple, stylish arrangements you can use with your everyday outfits. [No scarves will be provided for loan. Please bring your own.] ★Personal color consultation Participation fee: Free About 15 minutes per person [Advance registration available] Wednesday, March 13 to Monday, March 18 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Discovering the colors that suit you makes fashion more fun. ★Dyeing experience: Make an original scarf / Hand-print stencil dyeing set experience Participation fee: 1,500 yen (fabric fee only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Create an original scarf in your favorite colors while trying dyeing techniques. Hand-print experience: live demonstration of stencil dyeing. ★Silk scarf eco-bag making — Azuma-bukuro (traditional wrap bag) Participation fee: 1,000 yen (silk fabric fee only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Make a simple eco-bag using a silk scarf. ★Scarf grip making Participation fee: 500–1,000 yen (materials only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Enjoy easy scarf styling using rings. ★Photo session with the 11th Yokohama Scarf Goodwill Ambassador and Naka Ward character Swingy On-the-day registration Sunday, March 17 13:30–14:00 / 15:00–15:30 ◆Registration & Inquiries Sumiyoshi-cho 1-13, Naka Ward, Yokohama City Attn: Matsumura Kabuuchi 080-1273-7804

Kanagawa Kenmin Hall C × Baroque Sea by Baroque Naoya Otsuka Invites You to the World of Baroque Vol.3 The Allure of Baroque Dances – French Court Dance and Music A five-concert series guided by one of Japan’s leading harpsichordists explores 150 years of Baroque music. For Vol.3, enjoy a special program featuring specialists in Baroque dance and early music. Date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 3:00 PM start (doors open 2:30 PM) Venue: Small Hall Tickets: All seats reserved General 4,000 yen Students 24 and under, limited number 2,000 yen Inquiries: Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 045-662-5901 (main) Children who have not yet entered elementary school are not permitted to attend. Patrons arriving in wheelchairs or with assistance dogs should contact Ticket Kanagawa in advance for inquiries and reservations. Performances may be canceled or changed due to unavoidable circumstances. No entry is allowed during the performance. If you arrive late, please follow the ushers’ instructions. Program and order of pieces are subject to change.

“Takutetsu Kinokotan,” a log-grown shiitake cultivation and agri-tourism farm slated to open this spring in Shintoku, will be exhibited tomorrow, Saturday, February 10, at “INTERNATIONAL FESTA in TOKACHI 2024” held at Obihiro’s Mori no Koryukan and the JACA Hokkaido Center (Obihiro). At the venue, visitors can sample and experience foods, music, and costumes from around the world, and enjoy experiences that let you feel the world right here in Tokachi. Please come and support Takutetsu Kinokotan as it embarks this spring on a new journey into cultivation and tourism!

Wood learning at the nursery! At the end of January, we held a wood-learning program at a nursery. Previously, we published an experimental report about making crafts from milk carton paper fibers. Here is a quick look at the children's creations. Simply touching the fluffy paper fibers floating in the water filled the room with joyful laughter.

⛸️ The program for the Tomakomai Skate Festa has been announced ⛸️ The winter festival "Tomakomai Skate Festa" returns this year! 🥳 Enjoy a full lineup of attractions, including the traditional "shibare-yaki," a snowy slide, and stage shows! ✨ Let the Skate Festa blow the cold away! 🌞 ━━━*\58th Tomakomai Skate Festa/*━━━ Dates: Saturday, February 10, 2024 and Sunday, February 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Chuo Park, 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Tomakomai ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

[Con stove con Come on! ] Okhotsk] has begun. "Con Stove Con Ozora Illumination" is lit at "Lake Abashiri Memanbetsu Lake Shore". Alola locon and locon will color ♪♪ the fantastic lakeside at night Not only Alola Locon, but also many friends have gathered, so please look forward ♬♬ to seeing what kind of friends are there at the venue A kitchen car will also be coming to the venue, so I'm looking forward to this as well~. Ladies and gentlemen, please ♪♪ come and meet the tranquil lakeside and energetic Pokemon ■ Period: Until February 25 Sun ■ Lighting time: 16 o'clock ~ 20 o'clock #Ozora Town #Memanbetsu #Higashimokoto #Memanbetsu Lake Shore #Lake Abashiri #Lakeside #Illumination #Pokémon #Pokémon Manhole #Con Con Lokon #Oideyo Okhotsk #Alola Lokon #Lokon #Hokkaido Push Pokémon #Pokémon Daisuki Club

The 33rd Shiratori Festival SAIRINKA is now taking place! About 600 illuminated art pieces move to music, creating a magical light show. Each 30-minute cycle features two parts: Part 1 — the Light Fantastic Show, and Part 2 — the Light Electro Dancing Show. The music selection appeals to children, seniors, and international visitors alike. Along the promenade called the Light Alley that connects Tokachigawa Onsen town to the venue, winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and a new photo spot with a Japanese aesthetic has been installed! Enjoy the winter cherry blossoms, which bloom earlier here than anywhere else in Japan, even in temperatures around -20°C. [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) [Event Maintenance Cooperation Fee] 500 yen per person for junior high school students and older *Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen Association member accommodations, residents of Otofuke, and elementary school children and younger are free of charge. *Otofuke residents must present an official ID showing their address.