"Between Light and Prayer" Winter sunlight shines softly from behind the snow-covered Buddha. In the freezing air, I felt the warmth of quiet and sure prayer. This is one of the images of Japan that I saw. A country where tranquility, beauty and prayer are together.

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is located almost in the middle of the Chugoku region, From Water, May 21, 2025, the roses will be in Best time to visit in the rose garden! ✨ Colorful roses are in full bloom and they are all beautiful... 😍 This rose garden was newly established in 2020, and 206 roses of 118 varieties and four seasons are planted on a site of about 400 square meters. In order to create liveliness in the northern area and improve the attractiveness of the rose garden, we have been collaborating with rose lovers in Shobara City since July 2024 to improve fertilization, fine pruning, and attract to arches and fences. 　With the addition of new varieties such as "Michelangelo" and "Christian Dior", we are Maintenance the "rose garden" even more Fully Equipped. This "Rose Garden" is expected to be fun from mid-May ~ late July and mid-October ~ late November. 【Flowering Information (as of May 21)】 【Name】Rose 【Flowering varieties】Peace, Queen Elizabeth and many others 【Flowering state】Best time to visit 【Flowering period】mid-May ~ late July, early October ~ late November Basic Information of the Facilities 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park "Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari" 【Address】〒727-0021 4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【For inquiries, please contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 【HP】For details, please check the Official website of "National Bihoku Hillside Park"!

Photographed 5/22/25. I went to Omotesando bread and espresso at approach to the temple. It's a moo toast set. They are moo toast, salad, deli, fried eggs, bacon and yogurt. 🍞🥗🍳🥓 The word "mou" means "soft" in French. Moo toast is tender and delicious. 😊

🌸 Voting for "Gokase Hanami 2025" is now being 🌸 accepted [until June 6, 2025 (Friday)!] 】 Thank you all for applying for "Gokase Hanami 2025"! Regrettably, the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 12 works 🙏✨ from all the entries From these 12 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation Here's 💡 how to vote [Voting period: ~ until June 6, 2025 (Friday)] ⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person. <If you want to vote from Google Forms> ・Transportation to "Voting Form" from the URL below https://forms.gle/uBpw7C7xFDsDKBo2A... ・Enter your e-mail address (required). Please include your name if you wish. ・Please select one of the 12 works, put a check mark on the work, and send your response. ⚠️ You do not need to log in, but please note that an email address is required. <If you vote from Instagram> ・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association. https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ・ Please select one of the 12 works introduced in the post with the hashtag "#Gokase Hanami 2025 Vote" and send ✍ the photo number by message or comment ⚠️ If you do not follow our Account, you will not be Subjected to the Prize Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful. <If you vote from a polling station> ・ Gokase Town Town hall, Gokase Hot spring Mori no inn Kijiya, Transportation Car Voting at the polling station installed in "Gokase market-go" ・Choose one of the 12 works, fill in the work number, name, and email address on the ballot and post it in the voting envelope. In addition, we will also set up a polling station at Gokase Secondary School, which collaborated with the Gokase Sakura Project, and ask students to cooperate in 💪✨ voting ⚠️ Please note that if the e-mail address is not filled in or cannot be deciphered due to random handwriting, it will not be Subject gift lottery. Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗 (1) @sokoatari.urouro (1st photo) (2) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (2nd photo) (3) @ 920cherry71 (3rd photo) (4) @_yuta610 (4th photo) (5) Mr. @1230fuukeinoturishi (5th photo) (6) Mr. @8215dr72 (6th photo) (7) Mr. @code_name_cross_fire (7th photo) (8) Mr. @sakai_0808 (8th photo) (9) Mr. @reoron001219 (9th photo) (10) Mr. @hisabou1958 (10th photo) (11) @landscape133_22 (11th photo) (12) @omilove.1203 (12th photo) We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

✳︎Events Information︎ ✳ 〜 Hirakawa Thanksgiving Day 〜 ◆ Date Saturday, May 24 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday, May 25 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ◆ Location @cafeandbar.lazo This weekend, café & bar LAZO will hold a Thanksgiving Day for Hirakawa Co., Ltd. There are also exhibits of Rinnai and Noritsu gas stoves and gas dryers. Also, if you are thinking of buying a new one or a new one because it seems to be a special price for Thanksgiving, please feel free to stop by. Also, if you can't come to the store at night! Why don't you take this opportunity to visit just to take a look inside the store? On the day of the event, you can enjoy drinks offered at the bar from the morning, as well as the owner's special 〆 Parfait 🍨 and various Cream Soda. You can also eat @get_new_sand sandwiches 🥪. Why don't you come to Shintoku Town on the weekend? #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Events Information #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Today, I had a morning activity. It is milk tea with bread and espresso.

[NEW OPEN on May 23rd!!] A new general store will open ☕🌳 in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Its name is "Bonheur Poche". It means pocket of happiness in French. The owner, Mr. Motoyoshi, is from Osaka and has been involved in the construction of more than 1,000 homes, mainly as an interior coordinator. After opening "Rural Woodlands An" in October 2024, Mr. Motoyoshi Squid hopes to open a café someday, and customers with Families, café lovers, and people from far away often visit "Satoyama Cafe An". The interior of the restaurant, which was renovated from a 100-year-old kominka, is stylish and sophisticated, and has a nostalgic feeling. Commitment is particular to creating a comfortable space. We purchase miscellaneous goods that blend in with our daily lives and enrich our lives a little, and Workshop will be held in at Bonheur Poche in the future. Both "rural woodlands Cafe Apricot" and "Bonheur Poche" will be developed as a place where those who visit can enjoy it. For details, please see the "Editor's Report" article on the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi". 【Basic Information of Bonheur Poche】 Opening date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Address: 89 Uehara-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Business hours:11:00~17:00 Regular holiday: Not opens on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays Car parking lot: Yes (shared with rural woodlands café An) Contact: 0824-74-6994 (jointly with rural woodlands café An)

"A small prayer, a sparkling stream" Aomori Kinsei Inari Shrine. The sound of the water streaming quietly and the foxes wishing for good luck soothe my heart.

《Dancing in the Spring Breeze, Wishing Dharma》 Under the cherry blossoms, there was a row of small darumas. As if entrusting a wish that has not yet been fulfilled to the Spring breeze.

"Prayer of the North Country, Illuminated in Silence" Winter in Jozankei, Hokkaido. The countless lights floating in the snow make you feel the warmth of people even in the cold. The small light that illuminated my feet gently warmed my heart.

"Shiroi Road, Green Line" 　Where did you come from and where are you going? 　As I followed the green line with my eyes, I began to travel to my heart. 　

The tulips in the Purple Bamboo Garden are in Best time to visit 🌷 Colorful hats decorated with flowers can be rented free of charge in the park. Go back to your childhood and take a picture wearing a hat or take a walk in the park. When the weather is nice, it can also be used as a sunshade! 👒 📌 Special offers For those who go around the garden 3 facilities, the "Tokachi Flower Tour Common Ticket" is a great deal! !! Use ♪ 3 facilities from the 6 subject gardens in the Tokachi area 【Selling price】3 facilities admission ticket: 2,000 yen 【Expiration Date】April 26, 2025 (Sat) ~ October 13, 2025 (Mon) 【Subject Garden facilities】Shichiku Garden, Manabe Garden, Tokachi Hills, Tokachi Millennium Forest, Rokka Forest, Middle Satsunai Art Village Garden 【Sales locations】Each garden, Tokachi Tourist Information Center (Obihiro Station Esta East Wing 2F), Tokachi Gardens Hotel, Premier Hotels-CABIN-Obihiro, Hokkaido Hotels, Kangetsuen, Sasai Hotel, Daiichi Hotels, Ohiras, Marimo Hire 📌 Purple Bamboo Garden 【Opening Period】April 19 (Sat) ~ October 31 (Fri) 【Business hours】8:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year during the period 【Fee】Adult (high school students and older) 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, infants free 【Access】About 35 minutes by Car from Obihiro Station, about 20 minutes by Car from Obihiro airport, about 15 minutes by Roadside Station Nakasatsuna Squid Car https://shichikugarden.com//

JTB Special Column Car "Tabimonogata-go" has arrived! JTB "Tabimonogatari-go" has been a stop for three consecutive years since R5 This year, we had 🚃 the pleasure of entertaining for about 34 minutes on the platform of the station Approximately 60 customers, Shintoku Soba tea, 2 types of Soba hot water (rich Soba bath, Soba bath with dashi), Taste Soba Karinto, A limited assortment set was sold. After that, each of the participants took pictures in front of the photo frame on the platform and in front of the station, and enjoyed shopping at the shop on the premises. After leaving Shintoku Station, more than 10 groups were taking pictures at the "Soba Red Photo Frame" installed on the left hand side. And at the shop on the premises, the "Soba Karinto" that I tasted was well received and sold out. Even when we talk to customers who are returning to the platform "Because it was so delicious." "It goes well with Tea." I was able to hear a happy voice with Soba Karinto in my hand. We saw them off in the hope that they would stop by again next year. A little advertisement. The "Soba Red Photo Frame" installed in front of the station is not a face-fitting panel, but it can be photographed as if you were eating Soba noodles. If you are interested, please come to 💡 Shintoku Station The JTB special train "Tabimonogatari" has arrived! The JTB "Tabimonogatari" has been stopping by for three consecutive years since 2013. This year, we once again entertained customers on the station platform for about 34 minutes. 🚃 About 60 customers were served Shintoku soba tea, two types of soba soup (thick soba soup, soba soup with dashi), and soba kunto, and we sold them a limited assortment set. After that, each customer took photos in front of the photo frame on the platform or in front of the station, and enjoyed shopping at the shop on the premises. More than 10 groups of people took photos at the "Soba Red Photo Frame" installed on the left hand side just after leaving Shintoku Station. And at the shop on the premises, the "Sobakurentou" that was offered for tasting was so popular that it sold out. When we spoke to customers returning to the platform, we were able to hear happy voices with soba kunto in hand, saying, "It was very delicious" and "It goes well with tea." We sent them off in the hope that they will stop by again next year. A little advertisement: The "Soba Red Photo Frame" installed in front of the station is not a face-in panel, but you can take a picture of yourself as if you are eating soba noodles. If you are interested, please come to Shintoku Station. #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Tourism #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #jr #Stellar Station #jtb #Tabimonogatari No. #Hospitality #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #omotenashi #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed 5/19/25. CAFE ANDON's Lemon and Poppy Seed Shortcake. 🍋

Photographed 5/19/25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry.

It's just the end of May! 🌳🍃 This time, we will introduce 8 fresh greenery spots that you should stop by in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with Nature and Satoyama scenery! 2 photos per Spot! For details, please see the Spot Information on the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourist Navi"! ✨ 1⃣ Nanatsukahara Highlands Poplar Trees 【Address】Nanatsuka-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】The Nanatsukahara Highlands was founded in 1900 as the first national cattle ranch in Japan, and since then it has accumulated a history as a livestock testing and research institute, and now research on livestock farming is being conducted as the Prefectural Livestock Technology Center. Poplar trees have been planted since the opening of Nanatsukahara Ranch in the Meiji era, and they stand on both sides of the 200-meter pasture road in the ranch. 2⃣ National Park Teishaku Gorge 【Address】Tojo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Jinsekikogen Town, Jinishi District, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】You can see the natural limestone bridge "Onbashi" over the valley of the Teishaku Gorge, the "Hakuundo" where the limestone caves and stone seasons are preserved, and other many Strange stone where you can feel the long history. Lake Shinryu is an artificial lake completed in the Taisho era, and there are plenty of activities such as kayaking and sightseeing boats. 3⃣ National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari 【Address】584 Nanatsuka-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture National Bihoku Hillside Park is a park where families of three generations can enjoy the theme of "hometown and play" in the middle of the Chugoku region. The "Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari" in the park is set up as a free area (*There are some days are not free), and you can feel the vastness of the Nature with the Kunikane Pond Unfolds in front of you. There are also restaurants, dog runs, and children's spaces, and Markets Events are held once a month. 4⃣ Mt. Hibayama 【Address】Mikawachi, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】Mt. Hiba, which appears in "Kojiki", is said to be "Mt. Hibanoyama", where the goddesses Izana Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto were buried. In the center of the circular hill at the top of the mountain, which opens in the beech forest, lies a mossy megalith that is said to be the tomb of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto. The area is designated as a Hiroshima Prefecture Historic Site as the "Hibayama Legendary Site". At the top of the mountain, a communities of yew, which is a natural monument designated by Shobara City, is formed. Mt. Azuma, located in the same Shobara City as Mt. Hiba, is also a popular climbing spot. 5⃣ Mt. Azuma 【Address】Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Omagi, Oku-Izumo-cho, Nita-gun, Shimane Prefecture 【Highlights】Mt. Azuma at an elevation of 1,239 meters in Hiba Dogo Teishaku National Park is a mountain for beginners in mountaineering with beech forests and natural grass grasslands, where you can enjoy the colorful nature from fresh greenery in Spring to early snow in late autumn. There is Thereare that Izanagi no Mikoto called out to Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, who sleeps on Mount Hiba, "Oh, Gogo is my wife." Mt. Hiba, located in Shobara City, the same city as Mt. Azuma, is also a popular climbing spot. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the "Azumayama Mountain Opening" will be Held in to pray for the safety of mountain climbing in summer. 6⃣ Dogo Mountain 【Address】Saijo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ~ Nichinan, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture Dogo Mountain, which forms a corner of the Hiba Dogo Teisha National Park and borders Tottori Prefecture, is a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including numerous alpine plants. The sights created by Nature and people are breathtaking, such as the Lawn square Tsukimi Hill that spreads out at a height of 1,000 meters Elevation, and the Masonry that looks like the Great Wall of China, which stretches from Mt. Iwahi to the summit of the Dogo Mountain, retaining the remnants of the former Grazing. Since it is relatively gentle, it is recommended for families and beginners, and the azaleas in June and Susuki grass in autumn are very beautiful, and the 360-degree view is very fantastic. Every year, the "Dogo Mountain Highlands Open" is held in. 7⃣ Mt. Ashitake 【Address】Village, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Also known as the "Pyramid of Japan", it has long been said to be the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu, and its mysterious mountains and megaliths, which look triangular from any direction, were considered a mystery of ancient ruins. In Showa 9, pyramid researcher Katsujun Sakai visited the site to investigate the megaliths and mountains, and announced that Mt. Ashitake is the world's oldest pyramid Main Shrine, and that Mt. Kikyozan on the north side is the worship hall. There are many huge boulders such as Falcon Rock, Tengu Rock, and Torihat Rock on Mt. Ashitake, and Mirror Rock, Compass Stone, Dolmen (offering stand), and Jimmu Rock on Mt. Kinshu. 8⃣ Kumano Great Tochi (Kumano Shrine) 【Address】630 Kumano, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Highlights】Kumano Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat goddesses Izana Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto who appear in the Kojiki, and more than 100 Large cedar trees, 11 of which are designated as Hiroshima Prefecture natural monuments. It is popular as a power spot where you can feel the atmosphere of mystery. "Kumano's Great Horse Chestnut" is a One of the best in Japan giant tree with a cavity at the base and is designated as a national natural monument. It is a horse chestnut tree with a height of 30 m, and is a type close to the Marronnier tree in Paris, and is a specialty of Japan and is distributed from Hokkaido to Kyushu. In order to protect the trees, we ask for your cooperation in not entering the vicinity of the roots.

Photographed 5/19/25. CAFE ANDON's Squid was Ume Plum Specification. ☂️

There is no application for this Events, so there is no problem even if you jump in on the day!

[Video played on a large screen at the Ventforet Kofu match on May 17] On Saturday, July 5th, the world's first "Anisong fireworks festival" will Held in in Fujikawa Town! Broadcasting various attractions that you may not notice when you are in your Local area! * For more information, please search HoriPro Speed YouTube Channel!

Photographed 5/18/25. LEC COFFEE's Cold Yellowtail Cream and Kawagoe Matcha Basque Cheesecake. Both are recommended. 😊

It is located in the center of the Chugoku Mountains, a one of the most canyon in Japan that straddles Shobara City Tojo Town Hiroshima Prefecture Jinseki-gun Jinsekikogen Teishaku Gorge ✨ National Park Hiroshima Prefecture, and is a major scenic spot in the Hiba Dogo Imperial National Park, which is also designated as a national scenic spot. Introducing the Famous landmarks of the Teishaku Gorge area, "Onbashi" and "Lake Shinryu". Onbashi Bridge is a huge natural bridge that represents Japan with a total length of 90 meters, a width of 18 meters, and a height of 40 meters. Name: It is a lime bridge bridge over the valley of the Teishaku Gorge, and is also called "Kounohashi" because of its majesty. Lake Shinryu is an artificial lake completed in the Taisho era in a limestone canyon with a circumference of 24 km and a total length of 8 km. In the coming season, you can see the fresh greenery, and in autumn, you can see the fiery autumn leaves from a sightseeing boat on the lake. The karst plateau, formed by deep erosion of the limestone plateau, Unfolds, continues to maintain a landscape in harmony with Nature. In the Nature of the National Park, you can rent a spinning Car and enjoy kayaking and open boat Activities. Please come aiming for the time when the fresh greenery is beautiful!

Photographed 5/18/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Kawagoe Matcha Basque Cheesecake. It was so delicious that I would like to visit again. 😊

Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan, in a historic tea plantation. The starry sky was also wonderful.

Today was the Ennichi of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine Precincts and Kawagoe Senarai Benten Itsukushima Shrine. There was a dedication.

Photographed on May 15, 25. After work, I took a walk around Shinjuku. It was my first time in Tokyo in a yellowtail. Soy latte and blueberry rare cheesecake. 🫐

The hydrangeas blooming in the tea plantation in the sky were wonderful. Ibigawa, Gifu Prefecture 2024/7 gifu Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO

This is ✨🛫 an aerial view of Toma Komaki Overall, does it convey flat terrain with little Elevation difference? In the northwestern part of the city Elevation there is an active volcano "Mt. Tarumae" There are 1,041 m. 1. Lake Utonai (similar to the shape of Hokkaido...?) ） 2. Downtown land seen from the air over Tomama-Nishi Port Komaki 3. Oil storage base in eastern Komaki Toma 4. Mt. Mt. Tarumae Lava Dome (Lake Shikotsu and Mt. Mt. Fuppushi in Chitose City can be seen in the background)

Participate in the contest for the first time.

Photographed on May 15, 25. For work, I went to Shinagawa. The City Bakery is a CB plate in Atré Shinagawa.