🎶This weekend finally brings TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST🎶 On Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd, TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST will take place at Kirakira Park!! 🥳🎊 The venue is gradually coming together!! 🙋‍♀️

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan! We are the Taiki Tourism Association. On this account, we will share appealing information to make you want to visit Taiki Town in Hokkaido. We look forward to connecting with you! In this first post, we introduce Taiki Town and share tourist information. Taiki Town, Hokkaido, lies in eastern Hokkaido in the southern Tokachi region. It is a town of 5,437 residents (as of January 2023), where the breath of nature meets historical charm. The name "Taiki" comes from the Ainu word "Taikiushi," meaning a place where large trees grow in clusters. Taiki Town is dotted with beautiful natural scenery and historic sites. Next, we introduce some of Taiki’s attractive sightseeing spots. ● Space Exchange Center SORA Since around 1985, Taiki has pursued "space town development" and hosted aerospace-related experiments. Space Exchange Center SORA displays materials and models from experiments conducted in Taiki by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and rocket developer Interstellar Technologies, among others. Admission is free and no reservation is required. ● Roadside Station Cosmos Mall Taiki Roadside Station Cosmos Mall Taiki is a place to feel the charm of Taiki, offering local specialties and souvenirs. At the specialty corner you can taste natural cheeses from Handa Farm and Cowbell Ice made with Taiki ingredients like corn and pumpkin. The facility also features a space-food and space-goods shop and a shopping center stocked with daily necessities. Nearby flows the Rekifune River, once chosen as Japan’s clearest stream. Next, here is some leisure information! ◎ Horokayanto Smelt Fishing Smelt fishing on Horokayanto opens around the end of December and runs through late February, offering a winter fishing experience. Bansei Onsen sits close to Horokayanto, making it ideal for warming up after a chilly day of smelt fishing. ◎ Kamui Kotan Park Campground Kamui Kotan Park Campground, on the scenic Kamui Kotan in Tokachi, is a recommended spot for outdoor lovers. This auto campground is surrounded by rich nature. Visitors can enjoy river play, fishing, forest walks, and even gold panning. (If you wish to try gold panning, please register with the tourism association in advance.) Taiki’s events are not to be missed. ◎ Rekibune River Clear Stream Carp Streamer This mini event takes place on May 5, Children’s Day. Each year from late April to early May, carp streamers spread across the river’s width, fluttering in the breeze as a springtime tradition. ◎ Rekifune River Festival The Rekifune River also hosts the Rekifune River Festival and the Perupune Fire Festival in August. The Rekifune River Festival began in 1989 as Taiki’s major summer event after the river was recognized by the Environment Agency as Japan’s cleanest river. The festival culminates with the Perupune Fire Festival and a fireworks display. Towering flaming torch pillars reaching toward the sky are a sight to behold. It’s a luxurious way to enjoy a summer night. Next, here is Taiki’s gourmet information! Taiki’s cuisine offers a rich variety, from local specialties like Camembert cheese, autumn salmon, and whey-fed pork to fresh seafood dishes and vegetable dishes that celebrate the bounty of the land. A popular local dish is the Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl, made with cheese and autumn salmon. Savor dishes that make generous use of local ingredients and enjoy the unique flavors of Taiki, Hokkaido. Taiki’s hometown tax program offers fresh seafood and carefully prepared processed goods as gifts. Popular returns include "Rich Fresh Milk Cowbell Ice Cream," "Handa Farm Homemade Cheese Set," and a whey-fed pork bowl set. Enjoy Taiki’s distinctive tastes through the hometown tax program. For access to Taiki from outside Hokkaido, use Tokachi Obihiro Airport. By car, Taiki is about 40 minutes from Tokachi Obihiro Airport; by bus it is about 70 minutes. From Sapporo, the fastest train route takes about 2.5 hours from Sapporo Station to Obihiro Station, and buses take about 3.5 hours. From Obihiro Station, buses reach Taiki in about 1 hour 40 minutes. Although Taiki faces the sea, the area experiences large temperature variations. Summer’s average temperature is around 20°C, with highs up to about 34°C, while winter temperatures can drop to minus 20°C. Because winter temperatures can change rapidly in a short time, please take care with your clothing when traveling. Please come and experience the charms of Taiki Town in Hokkaido for yourself. We will continue sharing Taiki’s attractions, so thank you for your support!

Hiroshima Sera Town Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Sera Kogen Farm 👈 @serakogenfarm One piece 📸 with a windmill and a sunflower field From the observation deck of this windmill, I could see the sunflower field and it was a superb view! 😊 🌻 The Sunflower Festival ended on 8/23.

Hiroshima Sera Town Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Sera Kogen Farm 👈 @serakogenfarm I turned my back with the sunflowers and threw 📸 a straw hat 👒 cheerfully. Many sunflowers were blooming vigorously on the magnificent site! 😊 🌻 The Sunflower Festival is open until 8/23.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 8 That's it for the photo post. It was a charming and wonderful Bon Odori that made me want to go see it again next year.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 7

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 6

It is a fireworks festival that was previously held in the Kojima district of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The fireworks festival of Japanese night events is making a comeback in many places, and it seems to be entertaining summer nights. We hope to revive the fireworks festival in the Kojima area.

Okayama Korakuen Garden is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan in Okayama City. Every year from August 1st to 31st, the summer night illumination event "Fantasy Garden" is held. During the period, projections and concerts are also held. It is also good to take a walk in the illuminated Japanese garden at night when it gets a little cooler.

Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of the three famous gardens in Japan in Okayama City. Every year from August 1st to 31st, the summer night light-up event "Fantasy Garden" is held. It is also good to stroll through the illuminated Japan garden at night when it is a little cooler.

Hiroshima Sera Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Flower Village 👈 @kamunosato Put marigolds that spread all over the Flower Village and put one piece 📸 with potlet. Yellow and orange marigolds were blooming 😆 vigorously under the blue sky. Thanks to the thankful early morning opening, the light atmosphere was 😊 good. .. .. Flower Village is open until 9/10! Heavenly Blue is 😊 almost in full bloom.

Honraku Gorgeous floats color the night. Mie Prefecture Kuwana City Ishidori Matsuri

Sapporo Summer Festival The "Sapporo Summer Festival" was held at Odori Park from the mountain day on August 11 to August 16. At the 2-chome venue, the Hokkai Bon Odori was held, and many people danced the Bon Odori in a circle. There were many people, regardless of age or gender, and foreigners who wore kimonos coolly, and I thought that it was a culture that Japan is proud of.

The fifth lineup of artists for "TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2023" has been announced, and the timetable is finally out!✨👏 Tickets are now on sale at outlets such as Ticket Pia.📢 For details, search for TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2023.💁‍♀️💻

🎶! The latest news on TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST! 🎶 The artists for “TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST,” taking place at Kirakira Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd, have just been announced!! 😆✨ More artists will be added for Saturday, September 2nd, so we will share updates as soon as they are released!! Stay tuned for further news!! 🙋‍♀️ Tickets are now on sale at places like Ticket Pia and others!! 🎫 Even without a ticket, you can enter the free area, which is packed with attractions like a mini stage and food zones!! 💃🍟🥙 For details, search for “TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST”!! 💻🖱

Hanachozu of a shrine in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. It became a summery piece. It is only served with flowers, and it feels a little cooler.

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. 〈Notice of traffic regulations〉 Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. 🚲 This is a notice 📝 of traffic regulations associated with the "Tour de Hokkaido 2023". 🚲 The bicycle road race event will be held for three days from September 8 Friday to September 10 Sunday, and on September 8 Friday, National Route 38 🛣 will be closed to traffic from Asahikawa to Shintoku Town. The road between Minamifurano-cho and Shintoku-cho will be closed from 12:30 to 14:00 on Friday, September 8. For details, please check the Tour de Hokkaido website.

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi City Jigozen Shrine Hiroshima and recommended spots #Kangen-sai Festival 👈 The barges from Miyajima crossed the sea with the rowing horses and the sound of the orchestra echoed in front of the Jigozen Shrine on the opposite bank, and the Shinto ritual was very mysterious.

I went to Hida Takayama for the first time last year hand-held fireworks. A hand-held fireworks is launched in the hope of getting rid of evil. The heroic appearance of the fireworks master who launches his hand-held fireworks while bathed in sparks is always cool to see.

Kumagai for the first time in several years fireworks festival Saitama is a country of rivers and there are many rivers Taking advantage of this advantage, shooting with an awareness of the reflection of the river surface It was taken from about 2 km away.

Thank you very much to everyone who came to the TokachigawaOnsen Summer Festival! With the fine weather, the festival stalls and food booths were bustling, and the main event, the slipper-throwing championship, drew great excitement! We are delighted that everyone could enjoy summer to the fullest. Please come and visit TokachigawaOnsen again!

This is one of the photos taken at the Mitama Festival held at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The bearers and mikoshi were illuminated by the countless lanterns on the side of the approach, further enhancing the divinity.

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi City Jigozen Shrine Hiroshima and recommended spots #Kangen-sai Festival 👈 Put a barge in the front and two rowing horses in the back and put one piece 📸 While surrounded by many people, a sacred ritual was performed and it was a very mysterious scene.

Lantern festival in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture The fireworks here rises every day in summer.

Traditional festival of Kasumi in Hyogo Prefecture "Lantern Fire Festival" It is a small local festival, but it was a masterpiece of the festival and power that has been passed down from ancient times.

For the first time in four years, Ginowan City's major event "Hagoromo Festival" will be held! !! ╲ The 46th Ginowan Hagoromo Festival ╱ Time: Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 2023 Reiwa 5 Location: Ginowan Seaside Park Multipurpose Plaza Main Venue ≪ major events≫ ・ Exciting stage ・The 31st Tobinsu Haninsu Kachashi Tournament ・Hagoromo fireworks Festa 2023 　There are many other events!

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome Recommended PEACE spots in Hiroshima #Atomic Bomb Dome @hiroshima_peace_tourism This is a photo of the light trail of the lantern from the other side of the bridge. It is 📸 a simple horizontal composition of a single shot of 90 seconds. Today is the day of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. I would like 🙏✨✨🕊️ to offer a moment of silence to the sky of Nagasaki May there be no 🙏✨✨ typhoon damage. Thank you 🙏 for watching PEACE Photos for a week I 🙏 pray for world peace

The Tokachigawa Onsen Summer Festival takes place on August 11th. A luxurious prize is up for grabs in the main slipper-throwing event! Join us! *Registration times for the slipper-throwing championship are Children’s division: from 5:00 PM, Adults’ division: from 5:30 PM.* *Please note that proxy registration is not allowed.*

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome Recommended PEACE spots in Hiroshima #Atomic Bomb Dome @hiroshima_peace_tourism It was a Toro Nagashi in front of Atomic Bomb Dome that took place last night. It is 📸 a light trace shooting of a lantern with a long exposure Each of the many lanterns contains a wish for peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Children's Peace Monument Recommended PEACE spots in Hiroshima #Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park 👈 #Atomic Bomb Dome 👈 @hiroshima_peace_tourism When I looked up at the sky, I saw amazing clouds. I grabbed my camera and hurried to 🏍️📸 Peace Park I was thinking of shooting with this composition someday. Atomic Bomb Day marks the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing. It is a picture 📸 that imagines 78 years ago and now when the atomic bomb was dropped. I would like 🙏✨🕊️ to pray for a world without nuclear weapons and offer a moment of silence.