◎What is Mokko Race? ◎ Mokka is a wooden carrying basket used by fishermen to carry the fish and kelp they caught. I want to make it a specialty project that is typical of the fishing town of Kushiro! I came up with the idea together with the students of Kushiro University of Education. It is a race in which those who can carry a mokko filled with kelp, run up the long approach road, and play a drum are given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea". ●Date and Time● 2023 Reiwa 5October 9 Mon 13:00~15:00 * Canceled in case of rain ●Participant reception time 12:00~12:30 on the day * If you do not accept the application in time, you may be disqualified. * After applying in advance from this Google form, 　Please come to the reception area of the venue on the day of the event. ●Time Schedule ☆ 12:00 Mokko race participants gather & reception starts ☆ 12:45 We will exorcise the participants of the Mokko race ☆13:00 Mokko race starts for each division ☆ 14:30 General male division, guess the winner game all visitors in the shrine precincts can participate ☆ 14:45 General men's division final start ☆ 14:50 Announcement of the results of the game to guess the winner ☆14:55 Mokko Race Awards Ceremony ☆15:00 End * Depending on the progress of the day, the time may change ※11:00~15:00 Children's festival & kitchen car & market will be held at the same time in the shrine precincts! 　Details are described later ↓ ●Mokko Race Participation Fee Free ●Number of Applicants● 1 16 girls in grades 5-6 of elementary school 2 16 boys in grades 5~6 of elementary school 3 General women high school students and above: 16 4 General male high school students and above: 32 * There is no upper age limit for generals, and general men have a handicap depending on their age. * Deadline as soon as the capacity of each department is reached ●Participation Prize We offer wonderful participation prizes according to age. Adults will receive a gift of "Sacred Sake". ●Winner's Privilege The winner of each category is given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea" and has the right to have the priest read out his name and pray for good luck at the monthly festival on the first day of every month. As supplementary prizes, the winner of the elementary and junior high school student division will receive a gift certificate worth 5,000 yen, and the winner of the general women's and general male divisions will receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, as well as a lucky arrow. ◆Visitor benefits ・ Everyone who supports us at the venue can participate in the "Guess the Winner Game". ・ From those who guessed the winner, "10,000 yen gift certificate" and "5 people × 5 kg of rice" will be won by lottery. Please come to the venue. ●How to apply● ・First deadline: Sunday 2023 Reiwa 5 October 1 ・ If the capacity is reached, it will be a "waiting list". Please note. ・ Please fill in the necessary information such as "age, name, occupation school / grade, phone number, email address, one word PR e.g., I was selected as a relay athlete every year since I was a child, so I am confident in running!" Please apply from Google Form. 【Application Google Form】 * You can read the "2D barcode" in the image and proceed to the participation application form.

🌳 Six days until the Hakurin Park Festival 🌳 Here’s a look at the events taking place at the Hakurin Park Festival! 🥩 Taiki Town Wagyu Festival The popular Taiki-produced beef direct-sale event, the Wagyu Festival, draws long lines every year. For the first time in four years, visitors can enjoy beef barbecue on site. We will offer free rental barbecue grills, so you can come empty-handed! (The number of grills available for rent is limited.) In addition, we will provide free charcoal to those who bring their own grills! We will also sell meat for hamburgers and other cuts, making great souvenirs. *Photos are from past Hakurin Park Festivals.*

Today, we held the Chongyang Festival, Healing of Sickness and Health Prayer Festival. Odd numbers are Yang numbers, and the Chongyang Festival, which means that the maximum value of 9 overlaps, is the last of the five verses and is considered a day to celebrate longevity. It is also known as "Chrysanthemum Festival", but since chrysanthemums are used as medicinal herbs and are said to be beneficial for health and longevity, there was a custom of decorating and celebrating chrysanthemum flowers during the festival of Chongyang. At this shrine every year, only on this day, the sacred treasure "Enku Buddha" is open to the public. It is a Buddha statue carved by a monk called Enku, and since the Enku Buddha of this shrine is a medicine master Buddha holding a medicine urn in his hand, it is now open to the public on the day of celebration of health and longevity. Since this year was the first year after the Coronavirus pandemic, many people attended and performed the ritual.

[September Event Information] Even though hot days continued into September, a cool breeze has finally begun to blow. Today, we bring you this month’s event information. 1) September 9 (Sat)–October 9 (Mon) A joint initiative by Kamikawa Town, Takinoue Town, and Nishiokoppe Village will present “Gurufura Drive 2023.” Visit the three municipalities’ gardens and events during the period, collect stamps, and enter to win local specialty products! 2) September 17 (Sun)–September 18 (Mon) At Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu we will hold a small autumn harvest market to give thanks for the season’s bounty. The market runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 3) September 23 (Sat) Also at Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, we will offer a guided flower park walk led by the site manager ❀ Morning session starts at 10:30; afternoon session starts at 1:30 PM. Each session will last about an hour and a half. To reserve a spot, contact the tourist information center Satozumu. TEL: 0158-85-7125 4) September 24 (Sun) At Komu Museum of Art a reproduction original illustration exhibition of picture-book author Satoshi Kako, accompanied by a gallery talk and a bread-baking program, is planned. *The reproduction original illustration display runs from Friday, September 22 to Thursday, October 12.* Please come and visit Nishiokoppe Village.

Introducing the events at Hakurin Park Festival! 🐟 Akiaji Catching by Hand Taiki Town thrives not only on dairy farming but also on fishing, bringing in delicious seafood year-round, with the autumn salmon standing out as its main catch. Akiaji (aki-salmon) does not mean horse mackerel; it refers to the salmon (sockeye/white salmon) that return to their home rivers in autumn to spawn. Akiaji has firm flesh and a clean, mild flavor. At the Hakurin Park Festival, we will hold an Akiaji catching event for up to 100 children in elementary school or younger (planned). Distribution of participation tickets begins at 9:00 by the fountain. This event is a perennial favorite! Additionally, akiaji soup will be on sale at the venue. Enjoy the taste of autumn in Taiki Town! ※The photo is from a past Hakurin Park Festival.

***Asian Pro Wrestling in Nishiokoppe*** September 3rd. A wrestling ring suddenly appeared in the village. Wrestlers entered to battle-pumping music that stirred the crowd. It was my first time watching, and even after it ended I still didn't fully understand the rules, but I clapped along with the crowd-pleasing wrestlers, gasped as they spun through the air to land moves on their opponents, and the time flew by…! During the merchandise sale, I even saw heartwarming scenes like a wrestler posing for a photo with a child who had bought a towel. In the kitchen behind the venue, someone was making large batches of steaming rice balls for the staff's dinner, The ginger and kelp filling in the rice balls was incredibly tasty.^^ It turned into a fun and delicious event.

"Engaru Eat 2023 1st time" will finally be held tomorrow! While appreciating the beautiful cosmos, let's taste the distance! You can enjoy 5 "Engaru Eat" limited bento boxes! !! Reception is 11:00~, lunch box delivery is 12:00~. Those who purchase 2 or more pieces will receive a special "Engaru Eat Special Picnic Sheet", and those who purchase 1 will receive a Cosmos Novelty! We look ♪ forward to seeing you at Cosmos Garden

Close-up of the shrine of the Asakusa Sansha Festival. Very delicate and gorgeous.

We will hold the very popular "Engaru Eat" again this year! The first edition of "Engaru Eat 2023" will be held on Thursday, September 7. The number of stores has also increased to five, and you can enjoy ♪ Cosmos Festa original bento boxes at each store. It sells out instantly every year!! Lunch boxes limited to Cosmos Garden and limited quantities, bento boxes when you see the beautiful Cosmos are the best! Please ♪ purchase by all means

【Food Valley Tokachi Marathon】 Why don't you run under the sunny Tokachi sky while receiving a lot of support from the roadside? This year, Tokachi's "food" is back at the Food Valley and Kachi Marathon, and delicious food that permeates the tired body awaits at the finish line. Runners will be given a 500 yen ticket that can be used for eating and drinking after the goal, so please look forward to it! The popular cosplay runners are also worth seeing, and it is a fun competition to watch and run. ●Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023, 8:30〜 Start ●Application period: July 4th ~ September 15th - Course / Event: foodvalley-marathon.com ●Internet: JTB Sports Station 　 Sports Entry 　　　 RUNNET 　　　　　　　　　

***The 40th Muraokoshi Festival*** An interactive stage performance event. Packed with programs, the Muraokoshi Festival was thrillingly lively thanks to everyone’s support!! With rain forecast, this year’s event moved indoors, and we were delighted that many people from inside and outside the village attended. ↓Here are some highlights from the festival↓ ●The opening was decorated by the local Nishiokoppe junior high school brass band. The recorders played by first- and second-year students produced a surprisingly clear tone—perhaps because they usually play brass instruments— and their sound was very pleasant. ●The annual “Lumberjack Race” has teams of four competing to saw through a log as fast as possible. This year, to mark the 40th anniversary, they reportedly chose logs 40 cm in diameter. Both the cheering and the emcee’s commentary were full of excitement. ●Another participatory event, held for the first time this year, was the “Blindfolded Milk Perfect Chu-Chu! Contest” 🐄 Blindfolded challengers aimed to drink an exact specified number of grams of Nishiokoppe’s locally produced grass-fed milk. Watching the contestants, earnestly estimating the remaining amount while drinking without seeing, was surreal and entertaining. ●Headlining the stage performances was enka singer Kenji Niinuma. His powerful voice resonated through the venue in a stunning performance. I had just recently listened to “Headlight” with my grandmother, so hearing his live voice made my heart leap. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ The seasons will change, but signs of events are already appearing for autumn and beyond…

2023 Reiwa 5 September 1st ~ Distributed. Mid-autumn moon shuin stamps chrysanthemum festival shuin stamps. The awarding office conducts a direct "Chrysanthemum Festival" shuin stamps.

Hiroshima Sera Town Sera Kogen Farm Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Sera Kogen Farm 👈 @serakogenfarm Surrounded by colorful flowers, sit in the shade of a tree and take a picture with a 📸 potlet Sera Kogen Farm will start the Dahlia and Garden Mom Festival from 😊 9/9 I wonder if I 😁 can take pictures of dahlias and frogs 🐸 again this year.

The commemorative 20th Taiyo-no-Oka Cosmos Festa will be held on Sunday, September 3 at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden. There are many stage shows, including gorgeous guest shows! Lots of delicious food!! And see the beautiful Cosmos!! We look forward to seeing you there!

【FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023】 being held from 8/25 Held simultaneously in three countries: the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. And the venue in Japan is "Okinawa Arena" in Okinawa City. During FIBA, there will be plenty of events in the city. Let's support the World Cup in Okinawa City ~! Details search on Koza Web!

★ Would you like to enjoy the riverside of Kushiro? ★ The riverside from the Kushiro River to the iron bridge in Kushiro City Lumber Town is well maintained, and you can enjoy ☺ walking and joggingThe scenery seen on the right and left banks is different, so it is 😄 recommended as a place where you can fully feel the atmosphere of Kushiro. Also, during the summer, "Kushiro Here Garden", which is not a beer garden that is a summer tradition of Kushiro, is held 🐻 ❄️🍺on the quay in front of the Numai Plaza. 17:00~20:00 except Sundays * Until 9/9. At the quay of Fisherman's Wharf MOO next to the bridge, "Quay Fireside" is held until 10/31, and you can 🐟enjoy the seafood of Kushiro from 17:00 ~ 21:00 open every day The sunset cruise where you can see the sunset of Kushiro, which is said to be the world's three largest sunsets, from the boat is also popular 🚤. In addition, you can enjoy the sunset, enjoy the illumination of the bridge, enjoy fishing, and enjoy the charm of the riverside of Kushiro! Please ☺ come and visit us. #Kushiro #Kushiro #Kushiro Sightseeing #Kushiro Riverside #kushiro #Quay Fireside #Kushiro Here Garden #Sightseeing cruise ship Sequeane

When I visited Megijima for the first time in a long time, a festival was being held on that day, so I took a picture. A festival dedicated to the god of the island "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival and parading around the island carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It's a small festival, but I hope that traditional culture and festivals like this will be passed on to future generations so that they do not decline.

🎶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.