Welcome to Shimoda’s top summer event! The Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Grand Festival (Shimoda Taiko Festival) will take place. Feel the powerful beat of the taiko drums, the melodies of the shamisen, and watch portable shrines parade through town. This festival lets you experience the energy and traditions of Japan! 📍Location: Shimoda Hachiman Shrine and the surrounding area 🕒Dates: August 14 and August 15 🎆Fireworks: August 14, 7:50 PM–8:00 PM (scheduled) 📸 Don’t forget your camera! It’s a once-a-year special experience. Join the volunteers in shouting “Horya! Horya!” and help keep the excitement going.💪🔥 https://www.shimoda-city.info/shimoda-taiko...

In August, various Events will be Held in in Nagano City! Participate in Events and Get ✨ Original Goods (1) Friendship Campaign in Nagano City, Kingdom of Thailand This is a special campaign where you can feel close to Thai culture through food! During the period, you can also purchase "Thai Nagano Friendship Seven Flavors" supervised by the Royal Thai Embassy × Yawataya Isogoro at Subject stores! 【Held in】7/17(Thu)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】8 Thai restaurants in Subject in Nagano City [How to participate, gift details] 1 Meals at Subject Restaurants 2 Say "Kop'nkar (female)" or "Kop'nklap (male)" (Thai for "thank you") at checkout 3 Get Original Stickers! * Original goods of the Tourism Authority of Thailand will also be won by lottery! (2) Animal Look! Riddles and Kiss tamps While solving the riddle of the facilities around Zenko Temple Collect stamps and Original novelty will be presented! Join your family and friends and enjoy the thrilling riddles and Kiss Tanpralee! 【Held in】7/19 (Sat) ~ 9/15 (Mon) 【Held in Place】Zenko Temple, Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Shiroyama Zoo [How to participate, gift details] ・ You can get Original stickers → two Collect stamps! ・ You can get a Original badge or Original acrylic key chain → 3 Collect stamps in 3 places! ・ Original answer the 2D code questionnaire displayed at the time of exchanging novelties→ you may be able to win a facilities gift by lottery! [Mount installation location] Zenko Temple Precincts Information Center in front of "Rokujizo" Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art Soba of giraffe works installed in the special exhibition "Living Creatures Forest" (free space on the 1st floor) Shiroyama Zoo Zoo Billion Hilux Gauge Nagano City Tourist Information Center Central Square, etc. (3) Togakushi / Iizuna Highlands "Marugoto Experience! Stamp Rally" Stamp by participating in the subject experience content! Enjoy the refreshing green season of the Highlands to the fullest! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】Iizuna District, Togakushi [How to participate, gift details] 1 Subject experience content (camping Accommodation, E-bike rental, Nature experience, Soba-making experience, etc.). 2 Get two Collect stamps → Original stickers! You can apply for a lottery to win Collect stamps → Premiums in both the Togakushi and Iizuna areas! [Mount installation location] Togakushi Campground Iizuna Nagano Forest Village Togakushi Tourist Association Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc. (4) Photo Quiz in Onimuri While strolling around Onimusato, Nagano City, where there is abundant Nature and various attractive spots here and there, find various symbols and items in the area on the question paper, and take a photo of the symbol or item with the participant with a digital camera or smartphone to accumulate points and aim for the top! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~8/31(Sun) 【Held in】Onimusato District [Mount installation location] Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association (Onimusato Branch) Onimusato Hometown Museums Soba Onimusato Direct sales Onimuri no Yu Irohado main store, etc. * You can also download it from FM Nagano's website. Home page Publication provides detailed Information about Events. #Events #Stamp Rally #Nagano City Events #Nagano Prefecture Events #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

I'm in Tokyo for work today. Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. This is Suzu Araragi wind chime.

Accommodation at Hoshinoya Karuizawa, when I woke up early in the morning, the summer-like scenery was spreading, so I took a picture.

Event Announcement📣 August 11 is Mountain Day!!🗻 This year, to celebrate the first anniversary of designating the Hidaka Mountain Range, Erimo and Tokachi as a national park, we are holding an outdoor music festival to introduce the charm of the Hidaka Mountain Range to many people while promoting safe mountain climbing🎵🎵 Performances by the Nakasatsunai Junior High School Wind Ensemble, the Obihiro Symphony Orchestra, and the Hokkaido Police Band will be joined by a Hidaka Mountain Range panel exhibition and a VR mountain-climbing experience, so you can enjoy the Hidaka Mountain Range along with the music🎼🎼🎼 Relax and enjoy a peaceful moment with music and the beauty of nature🤗 Date and Time: Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:00–14:30 Location: Front garden of the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center (special venue) and Harmony Hall https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/information/information-5836/...

Photographed on July 19, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of the north approach to the temple of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

"Summer in Japan" In this day and age, air conditioners have become mainstream, and the use of fans has decreased. When I went to a certain café, I and a very retro fan, and I couldn't help but feel nostalgic. It's not cold at all, and a lukewarm breeze is sent, but that's also good.

"Summer in Japan" Oyster ice on hot summer days. It is called "Calendar" in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Udon noodles Oyster ice in a café. Both syrup and milk (condensed milk) are handmade. Fluffy Oyster ice was very tasty.

Photographed 8/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON's iced café latte.

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Bakkansai returns to Otofuke, the town that leads Japan in wheat production, bringing another celebration of the new harvest 😊 This is Otofuke’s wheat harvest festival, where you can enjoy the year’s freshly harvested wheat “earlier, tastier, and more joyfully” than anywhere else. The festival takes place across three spots along the town road known as the Otofuke Melody Line, running from Otofuke-Obihiro IC to Tokachigawa Onsen!! 📍Michi-no-Eki Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato 📍Miura Farm 📍Tokachigawa Onsen Garden Spa Local eateries and famous restaurants traveling from Osaka, a culinary hub, will offer one-day-only menus using freshly harvested wheat! Families can also enjoy plenty of activities, including a balloon ride that offers panoramic views of a giant wheat art installation 🎵 A stamp rally that visits all three venues will also take place!! Collect stamps for a chance to win prizes on a first-come, first-served or lottery basis 😍 ※Please note that prizes are limited and may run out. Finish your day by relaxing in the mall hot spring at the Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa and soak in the soothing waters 😊 Bakkansai is an event where you can experience Otofuke’s deliciousness, fun, and warm hospitality through wheat 🎵 Bring your family and friends and come join the fun 🤗 Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Venues: Michi-no-Eki Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato Miura Farm Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen https://tokachibare.jp/event/xo_event-22310/...

A serene summer moment at Kyoto’s Tenryu-ji Temple, where the reflections of nature and tradition blend in harmony. 📍 Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan @zw.lens

Karikachi Pass will be featured on a local Osaka TV show. Discovering Town Pride! Announcer Yamazaki’s Bicycle Journey Osaka broadcaster Mainichi Broadcasting System’s Yoncahn TV (television) Announcer Yamazaki, from Kumamoto, embarks on a multi-day cycling documentary focused on the Kansai region Major summer project: 550 km crossing of Hokkaido Over several episodes, the bicycle journey covers 550 km from Obihiro to Wakkanai and Cape Soya in Hokkaido! They enjoy town pride shared by local residents, recommended spots, delicious food, and spectacular views, then ride on until sunset. I had noticed people with cameras filming on the first floor of the Tokutoku Community Center, and then— it seems Shintoku Town will be shown a little on Osaka local TV. If you’re interested, check it out on TVer or similar services. Date and time: Thursday, August 14 Time: Around 5:00 p.m. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #shintoku #Karikachi Pass #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Tokutoku station-front complex facility #tuktuk #tokutoku #cycle tourism #yonchan tv #Discovering Town Pride Bicycle Journey #hokkaidō #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed 8/1/25. Shortcake with peaches and apricots from CAFE ANDON. It's so delicious that I'm going to visit it again. 😊🍑

Photographed 8/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry.

We will hold the 2nd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop🎊 On Thursday, August 21, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association will host the 2nd “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourism route creation workshop♪ Based on feedback from the first session, we will consolidate and refine the tourism walking route into a single plan! It’s perfectly fine to join for the first time, so if you’re interested in tourism guiding or community development, please join us✨ Date and time: Thursday, August 21, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Venue: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 👉To register, go to the Notices section on the homepage in our profile👀 Registration deadline: Friday, August 15 Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, Ogata ☎ 0969-31-1136 *This workshop is held as part of the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy project.*

🍂Autumn Mountain School — Casual Participants Wanted🍁 🌰—Get a Head Start on Autumn Flavors! Chestnut Gathering Experience—🌰 Step on the spiky chestnut burr with your shoe and a glossy chestnut will pop out. Pick it up with tongs and drop it into the basket. You’ll get lost in the satisfying rhythm of the whole process. Would you like to enjoy chestnut gathering while soaking up autumn nature? 🍱Lunch includes a Donkotei special menpa bento♪ 📅 Date: Sunday, September 7 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 📍 Meeting place: Shiitake no Yakata 21 🌲 Venue: Old Forest House “Sakura no Tsubone” 👥 Capacity: 4 people minimum to 10 people maximum per day 💰 Fee: ・Adults: ¥5,000 per person ・Children (age 3 and over): ¥4,000 per person *Village residents receive a ¥500 discount *Price includes experience fee, guide fee, lunch, and consumption tax 📝 Registration deadline: Sunday, August 31 🚶 Accompanying staff: A tour attendant or local guide will accompany the group 🧤 What to bring and what to wear ・Work gloves ・Towel ・Water bottle ・Hat ・Long pants ・Long-sleeve shirt ・Sturdy, easy-to-move-in shoes that can get dirty *For applications and details, please check Morotsuka Navi. Spend a day filled with autumn flavors and hands-on experiences to satisfy both your heart and your stomach. We look forward to your participation!

Photographed 8/1/25. After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda peach and peach & milk cake. 🍑

Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭 This is the [Kumagaya Fan Festival 🪭] Held in in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Lively atmosphere envelops Kumagaya, the hottest place in No.1 in Japan, for three days on July 20, 21, and 22 every year. In particular, the large procession on the last day was and powerful. Summer in Japan is all about 🫡 festivals

Yorii Tamayodo Water Tengu Festival Fireworks Festival 🎆 This is a fireworks festival held in every year in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture. The Mikoshi of each town floats on the river and creates 🤤 a summer atmosphere

Swallowtail butterflies. Meals with flower nectar. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Large-flowered summer flowers. Mango gradient petals from sunset ⇒ withered flower central aggregate. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Heavily. Sunset-colored berries growing in the cradle of leaves. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Burning flowers. Large flowers spread like fireworks. Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture

Taisho skirt. A colorful and artistic Japanese umbrella Open to the public only in July 2025. Tokyo Station Gyoko Underground Gallery

A bell that tells the time. Under the blue sky, the old wooden lookout tower is a landmark of Koedo Kawagoe. Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

Photographed 8/1/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 6/29/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Event Announcement📣 On Sunday, August 3, 2025, the town of Taiki will host the 34th Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival 😊 The Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival began after the Ministry of the Environment praised the Rekifune River flowing through the town as "Japan’s cleanest river." The festival celebrates the gifts of nature and invites everyone to enjoy a summer day by the clear stream in a major seasonal event!! Date and Time: Sunday, August 3, 2025 Location: Riverbed upstream of Taiki Bridge on the Rekifune River During the day you’ll find plenty of stalls and hands-on activities for children!! 📍Bouncy dome 📍Firefighting experience 📍Yamabe fishing 📍Gold panning experience (fee required) ※The gold panning takes place in the river, so we recommend bringing boots, water shoes, sandals, or other footwear that can get wet, plus a towel. There’s even more to enjoy, including dance and live performances, a PET bottle rocket contest, the Tokachi Blue Sky Lady talk show, and a fun prize lottery 🎵 In the evening, the festival reaches its climax with the Perpune Fire Festival, where towering pillar torches seem to reach the sky, followed by an impressive fireworks display. 📍Perpune Fire Festival: from 6:00 PM Legend says that if a pillar torch falls toward the mountain side it brings a bountiful harvest, and if it falls toward the sea it brings abundant catches. 📍Fireworks Display: from 7:30 PM (postponed to August 4 in case of rain) Join this summer tradition, shake off the heat, and enjoy a wonderful time😍😍 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=419...

Sunset Village Sculpture Symposium This year again, works by Yoichi Okumura, who lives in Miyazaki City, have come to Gokasecho✨ These gentle pieces reflect Okumura’s warm personality😊 Although stone is usually thought of as hard, he can express it so softly😲 Looking at the works gives you a cozy, warm feeling🥰 A picture book about a snowman was also placed there to help visitors feel a little cooler⛄ You could also watch the creation process👀 The stone’s sheen is different before and after, isn’t it!? (Maybe it’s the photographer’s skill…😅) By the time he arrived in Gokasecho, he had already created about seven pieces✨ He is expected to dedicate a work to Furudono Shrine again this year, which is something to look forward to🎵 You can see the exhibition and Okumura’s working process below Furudono Shrine💡 He is scheduled to stay in Gokasecho until September 3, but since there will be tidying up and other tasks, it might be best to visit in August😊 *Note: Okumura will be absent on August 7.*

🌞Starting in August! Authentic summer sea season has arrived 🌊 With the sun shining brightly, the sea of Shonan is very comfortable, cool and in the best condition today! In Hokule'a Shonan, summer adventures are still going on ✨ Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Skin Diving... We have 🐠 a program that allows you to enjoy the sea in each style Even if you are a beginner or not good swimmer, the instructor will carefully support you so that you can participate with peace of mind. When you step into the Water Middle World, it's like a different world. In the highly transparent sea with sparkling light, please meet sea creatures and experience 🩵 the feeling of floating like weightlessness Families with children and solo participants are also welcome! It can be accessed on a day trip from Tokyo, so it is 🚃 perfect for summer excursions For those of you who haven't experienced the "real ocean" yet this summer. Why don't you make memorable memories together in the Shonan sea this summer? 🌈 We, Hokule'a Shonan instructors, will do our best to support your "first step". Please feel free to contact us 😊 #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #SummerInJapan #ScubaDivingAdventure #SnorkelingTrip #SkinDivingExperience #OceanEscape #TokyoDayTrip #BeginnerFriendly #DiscoverTheBlue #UnderwaterWorld #ExploreJapan #BeachLifeJapan