Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.
I took it from a different angle.

2024 Minamiizu Town Photo Contest Results Announced!
We have selected six prize-winning works—Grand Prize and Runner-up—across three categories.
Submission period: Saturday, June 1, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025.
Eligible works: Photographs taken between February 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025.
Total submissions: 310 entries (two winners chosen from each category).
Thank you very much for the many entries that expressed such deep affection for Minamiizu.
The results page is as follows.
https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/award.html?cn=52

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. 🌸🌹🦅

Ume Plum Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture This is a Ume Plum park where you can park your car in the parking lot of the Daini Shinmei Road Akashi service area, and since it is a highway, it is a recommended Spot in a place where it is easy for people from far away to stop by.

"Haruiro Shoku Night Market"
https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com/

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the "Haruiro Shoku Night Market" will take place across the entire Atagawa Onsen area!!

About 1,200 Taiwanese lanterns now decorate Atagawa Onsen, coloring the streets with warm light and steam to create a magical scene. Thanks to everyone, it will be one year since the 2024 lighting ceremony!

From 12:00 to 21:00 on the day, more than 20 stalls will offer local delicacies and Taiwanese street food, along with Taiwanese goods and cultural items you can feel and enjoy!

You can experience Taiwanese traditional culture with performances like Chinese lion dance, erhu music, and sky lantern releases—there is plenty to see and do! The local Atagawa Dokan Taiko drum performance will be beautifully lit red by the lanterns, creating a perfect atmosphere.

Enjoy the soothing nights of Atagawa Onsen.

*Parking around the area is limited, so please take the Izu Kyuko Line and relax while you enjoy the event♪
https://atagawa-kyuhun-tomoru.jimdofree.com/

Photographed on March 15, 25.
It is the Kawazu cherry blossoms of the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
Next week, I'm going to see the cherry blossoms blooming on the Shingashi River.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
CAFE ANDON's Matcha Latte and Strawberry and Anko Matcha Shortcake.
It's great to eat this Shortcake while looking at the cherry blossoms at CAFE ANDON. 🌸

Meigetsu-in Temple in Kamakura, Famous for its hydrangeas

Autumn leaves in autumn are also a wonderful temple

The autumn view from the window of enlightenment is very cool

Before sunrise in autumn

An unexplored station that has gradually emerged

The appearance of Okuoi Kojo Station in Shizuoka was like a phantom beauty

Sakura Jingu Shrine is nearby, so I often go there, but the coolest time is on a rainy day

When you walk around the city, this figure suddenly appears

[🌸 Gokase Cherry Blossom Viewing 2025 🌸] From Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, May 11!

(Surely) with the last of the snow behind us, the season of flowers is finally approaching Gokasecho ✨ We’re running a spring Instagram campaign too 🤩🙌

Follow the Gokase Tourism Association account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/) and post photos of flowers taken in Gokasecho to Instagram using two hashtags: #GokaseHana2025 and #dateofphoto (e.g., #March20) 🤳❤️‍🔥

Every day during the campaign, one person will win a mini set of Gokasecho specialty products 🎁✨
This time, amazingly!
During the nighttime illumination of Kijiya’s weeping cherry tree organized by students of Gokase Secondary School’s “Gokase Sakura Project” (March 23 [Sun]–April 16 [Wed] ※updated 4/2), entries featuring photos of Kijiya’s weeping cherry will have double the daily winning chance 😮✨!?

Plus! Outstanding entries will receive a gift box of Gokasecho specialty products 🤩👏
And even more! This time there will also be a “Gokase Sakura Project Award”…🤭🌟!?

Submitted entries will be featured on the Gokase Tourism Association and Gokase Sakura Project social media channels as they are selected 💡

[Period] From Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025

⚠️Other rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html
⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

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In spring in Gokasecho you can enjoy not only weeping cherry but also rhododendrons, akebono azaleas, and many other flowers 🌸
In the warm weather, how about a flower tour around Gokasecho 🤗?
We sincerely look forward to your participation ✨

Photographed on March 10, 25.
CAFE ANDON's Matcha Shortcake with Strawberries and Anko.
The acidity of the strawberries and the moderate sweetness of the fresh cream and red bean paste go well together.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is CAFE ANDON's matcha latte.
The latte art is very nice. 😊

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is a hot sandwich set of avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON.
It's my favorite combination. 😊🦐🥑

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results]

Thank you for waiting! !️
Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025"

This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form

Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted
Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results

[🥇 Gold Award]
Mr. @mas8787a
[🥈 Silver Prize]
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
[🥉 Bronze Award]
Mr. @yamabico_san

The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨

It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder

Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners

And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated

Spring is finally here 🌸
We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate

💫 Best regards

[Notice of a New Product]
We have created a new line of Tsubetsu Town goods at our association!
Introducing the WOOD MANS mug!
We asked Shigenari Ohnishi, the local artist known as Shige-chan, to design the artwork, and the result is a charming piece inspired by Tsubetsu Town.
The mug holds 350 ml, so besides coffee time it could also work well as a soup cup at mealtimes.
It is currently on sale at the following locations.
・Sansan-kan
・Roadside Station Aioi
・Lamp Inn Mori Tsubetsu
We plan to add more retail locations in Tsubetsu Town going forward!
Please consider purchasing one ☺

Photographed on March 10, 25.
It is the Hanachozu of rape flowers of Senba Toshogu Shrine.

Shinshu High Yamazakura Festival

Takayama Village is dotted with Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) that are over 100 years old.
Led by the 600-year-old Tsuboi Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), Water the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Mizunaka, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Akawa Kannon, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Nakashio, and the Edohigan cherry blossoms of Kurobe are called the Shinshu Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Takayama, and Events such as Cherry Blossom Trek Tour are Held in in conjunction with the good cherry blossom season.

Please take a look at the single cherry blossom that blooms quietly in the mountain village.

For more information on cherry blossom Information and Events, please check the Home page.

Photographed on March 10, 25.
This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

\🌸 Takao no Naka City 🌸/

Held in again this year!

Takaonaka City is one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture.
For two days, on the day of the Spring Equinox and the next day, it becomes a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, centered on the intersection in front of Takaono Station, and many stalls are lined up.
Various Events will be Held in Main Venue the parking lot of the JA Takaono Office Car.
It is also known as "Soba City" and there are Soba noodle stores lined up in the venue.

It will be very crowded on the day of the event, so please Use public transportation or the free shuttle bus from the Car parking lot to the venue.

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■ Takao no Naka City
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 and Friday, March 21, 2025
【Place】Takaono Station Crossing (24 Shibiki, Takaono Town, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture)
【Inquiry】Secretariat of the City Executive Committee (#Tsuru Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Takaono Main Office)
【Phone】0996-82-1065
【Cars】
　Takaono Sports Ground Riverbed
　Twinkle Dome
　Car parking lot on the west side of the Kirameki Dome
　Health Management Center
　Fureai Park Car Parking Lot
　Water flow playground riverbed Car parking lot
　Takaono Elementary School Ground (March 20 only)
　Takaono Junior High School Ground (March 20 only)
　* Car at Takaono Elementary School and Takaono Junior High School please do not park your car on March 21.
　* Free shuttle bus will be operated only on the 20th. Please Use it when coming by Car.
【Details】https://r.goope.jp/srb-46-25/info/6146579

Photographed on March 8, 25.
This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.
It has mimosa in it, and it is a Spring Hanachozu.

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms are also in full bloom 🌸

This is located in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture
It is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Aoge Hori River.

Saitama's Kawazu cherry blossoms start 😊 here every year
The Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the river for about 1 km are a sight to behold

Photographed on March 15, 25.
After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store.
It's a cappuccino and tiramisu marasadas.

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture You can experience various villages and various experiences while feeling like a Satoyama while in the city
Aina Satoyama Park

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.