Kiso Town's Winter Tradition "Shirakawa Icicle Group" in Mitake, Kiso Town A huge group of ice pillars with a height of 50 meters formed by the freezing of the subterranean water of Mt. Ontake. Kiso's winter scenic spot. Nature, so the way it grows changes depending on the temperature of the year. Light up started on January 7 this year as well. Fun the ice curtains created by Nature. * There are some dangerous places due to snow and ice, so please be careful when coming. For the latest Scenes of the icicles, please check the Home page of the Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau. We are also Broadcasting the latest status on Instagram→@kisoreporter Even at GoNAGANO, you can enter with "8 Icefalls and Icicle Spots in Nagano Prefecture Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold"! → "8 Icefalls and Icicles in Nagano Prefecture Spot Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold" Date & Time: Monday, January 7, 2024 ~ mid-February 17:30~21:30 Location: Kiso Town Mitake-Ibara area (near Kosaka Hot Spring Keyaki-no-yu) Inquiries: Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau TEL: 0264-25-6000 Also Publication on the Kiso Tourism Federation Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

At Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the sky of Okhotsk, you can Fun the Illuminations this winter! Pokemon greet you everywhere at Memanbetsu Airport! On the Pick up and drop off deck on the 3rd floor, Alola Locon illuminations are installed, and you can 😊 take a commemorative photo with the runway in the background Locons are also appearing in places such as window panes, stairs, and baggage claim! Use Memanbetsu Airport or if you are nearby, please stop by! 【Venue】 Memanbetsu Airport Lighting period: Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 [Lighting time] 16:00-20:00 * There are cases where the rooftop is closed or the period / time is shortened due to bad weather conditions.

【Dafa Sakura Festival 🥰】 This is the Scene of last year's Sakura Festival. During the Festival period, there are also Light up, You can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a different way from the daytime. I can.

Running sideways through icicles This is being Held in in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture 【Icicles of Ashigakubo】It is a festival. It runs until the end of February, and now is the best time to visit 🤤. 【Held in date】 Lit up Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 17:00-20:00 　　　　　(Advance reservation is required on Saturdays and Sundays) Fee 500 yen (junior high school students and above) 　　　300 yen (elementary school students) 　　　Free for preschoolers * Persons with disabilities discount (certificate presentation): 100 yen discount each Car parking: Roadside Station Ashigakubo 100 cars free of charge Please come and 🚶 enjoy the winter in Yokose Town

✨ The most gourmet tour of the year! ✨ Do you know the best gourmet tour in Hokule'a Shonan? That is [Crab Gurume & Strawberry Picking Tour] 💡 This year, too, Held in on 2/15 (Sat) - 16 (Sun)! Dive 🤿 underwater with a transparency of at least 15 meters during the day Dinner is sashimi funmori, extra-large boiled fish, scallops, Haliotis, Turbo sazae, shrimp 🐟 There! The biggest crab in the world! Up to 🦀 Takaashi Crab More food than you 🍴 can get on the table On the way back on the second day, sweet ~ "Strawberry picking 🍓" A special tour👏 where you can enjoy diving and food to your heart's content The remaining [4 people] are 😊 available Popular tour, so make a reservation as soon as possible 🙏 We look 😋 forward to your participation

Zookeeper: "You're cute today." Pirika: "I'm embarrassed."

A landmark of Sapporo City, Hokkaido standing in the clear winter air Former Hokkaido Government Office Building While urban development is progressing, it is an important place that does not change its appearance even after renovation work and shows what it was at that time

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Sakuho Town Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, lies toward the eastern side of Nagano in the central part of Japan, spread out on either side of the Chikuma River like a pair of outstretched wings. We will introduce many attractions and recommended spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so please enjoy. - - - - - - - - - - - Recommended sightseeing spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture - - - - - - - - - - - - ◆Shirakoma Pond Nestled in the vast primeval forest of Kita-Yatsugatake, this mystical lake glistens with clear water. It is the largest natural lake in Japan located above 2,100 meters. The trail to the pond winds through virgin forest of Kometsuga, spruce, and Shirabiso that have stood for centuries, while the forest floor is carpeted with moss as if a green rug has been spread across it. You can easily see alpine plants and the seasonal changes of wild nature here, and the area is also famous as a gateway for climbing and trekking the majestic Yatsugatake peaks. ◆Moss Forest The "Moss Forest," home to 519 species of moss. It was designated a "Precious Moss Forest of Japan" by the Bryological Society of Japan. Step into the woods and you will be struck by an expanse of blue-green moss stretching as far as the eye can see. Around Shirakoma Pond, ten individual forests have been named. Each has its own character and different moss varieties. Be sure to visit the mysterious Moss Forest of Kita-Yatsugatake. ◆Shirakaba Gunseichi (Birch Grove) Regarded as the most beautiful birch grove in Japan, Yachiho Kogen to the northeast sits on a plateau formed by volcanic activity. Some 500,000 birch trees grow across approximately 200 hectares. The tall, pale trunks stand in vertical rows with light green leaves, and the sound of the wind makes this a bright, pleasant forest. The area is also famous for large colonies of Rhododendron kaempferi, mitsuba azaleas, renge azalea, and Enkianthus perulatus, which contrast beautifully with the birch trees to create a rich white woodland. ◆Yachiho Highland Natural Garden Within the expansive grounds, stands of birch, larch, and mizunara oak form varied natural woodland, while clear streams, two waterfalls, and a wide variety of alpine plants change their displays with the seasons to welcome visitors gently. Three walking courses of different lengths are available, and you can enjoy refreshing strolls while listening to the songs of wild birds. ◆Yachiho Highland Arboretum The arboretum sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters. As you walk the highland you can observe natural birch groves, stands of sasa grass, and wildflowers up close. The trails pass streams, ponds, and waterfalls, offering scenes woven from pure water and plants, and you may also spot birds drawn to the water. ◆Komadeike Campground A well-located campground surrounded by what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch forest. Komadeike, the pond that serves as the campground’s symbol, reflects the blue sky and trees like a mirror on clear days, and its beauty is breathtaking. ◆◆Tourist information for Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, is an attractive destination where Shinshu’s beautiful nature and traditions thrive. Cool Japan Video will bring you plenty of sightseeing information packed with the charms of Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you for watching!

The poster for the 2025 Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival is complete!! Each year, we select the gold‑prize photograph from the photo contest held during the festival period for the poster image. We hope many people will visit this year’s plum festival, take lots of photos, and make lasting memories of Tsukigase! From the early‑spring Tsukigase Marathon to the Spring Breeze Plum Village Friendship Festival and sencha tea festival at Romantopia Tsukigase, plus a haiku competition and Nara‑zome textile exhibition, the event lineup is packed with activities!! At the tea houses that open only during the festival, you can enjoy Tsukigase specialties you’ll find nowhere else: Tsukigase hot pot, country udon, wild boar hot pot, plum soft serve, charcoal‑grilled kusa‑mochi, plum roll cakes, and more! May many smiles bloom again this year! All members of the Tsukigase Tourism Association are working hard to prepare and look forward to your visit!

Running through with Mt. Fuji in the background This is one photo taken from Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. I managed to capture Dr. Yellow and Mt. Fuji. I was scared because I didn't come out of the clouds until 5 minutes before the day of the event, but I'm 😁 glad I was able to take a safe picture

2025 (R7) Gari Schedule Winter shuttle bus connecting tourist facilities, souvenir shops, and hotels [Operation period] 《February》　 February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 《March》 March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only Adult¥200 Child¥100 1Day ¥500 * Please pay in cash at the time of boarding

【Hirabayashi Tahata no Inn Winter Special Project Campaign is 🥰 being Held in】 Until March 31 Regardless of the day of the week or public holidays, 10,000 yen for 4 people, It is a special price of 12,500 yen for 5 people. Pounding rice cakes experience, kite-making experience, starry sky only on Saturdays and Sundays You can make observations. Details ↓↓↓ https://www.tahatanoyado.com//

The Suigo Sawara Tourist Information Center in Chiba Prefecture is a 30-second walk from JR Narita Line Sawara Station. We offer comprehensive tourist information and attentive service. We also sell specialty products from Sawara's renowned shops. If you visit during opening hours, coin lockers are available for 300 yen. We will hold luggage that doesn’t fit in a locker for 500 yen. Bicycle rentals start at 700 yen per day. Restroom facilities are available. Please stop by.

Isehara Flower Report January 23, 2025 Plum groves at Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, Hinata Yakushi, Ugaku Bunko, and the Sports Park The wax-like, yellow, dainty flowers of the wintersweet (roubai) are beginning to reach peak bloom in some spots ahead of the plums. The swelling plum buds only add to the anticipation! *Ugaku Bunko* (862-1 Kamikasuya) The wintersweet by the torii next to the parking lot is very beautiful. Most of the plum grove is still in bud, but a few early flowers have already opened. *Maruyama Castle Ruins Park* (2168-2 Shimokasuya) The wintersweet at the park entrance is in bloom. The plum trees beyond the stairs are laden with many buds. *Isehara City Sports Park* (320 Nishi-Tomioka) The plum trees behind the cherry row at the entrance are just beginning to show buds. *Plum Grove at Hinata Yakushi* (1644 Hinata) The plum grove behind Hinata Yakushi has started to bud. Wintersweet is blooming beside Hojiden. A few mitsumata (Edgeworthia chrysantha) trees are planted beside the main shrine building.

Sightseeing spot Lake Utonai (Tomakomai City) Lake Utonai is called "paradise for wild birds" and is an important stopover for migratory birds. You can feel the Seasonal Nature of the Nature, such as bird watching and nature walks. There is also a Roadside Station next to it, where you can taste local specialties! Why don't you heal the fatigue of your trip at Lake Utonai?

As of January 23, the plums at Atami Plum Garden and the Atami cherry blossoms along the Itogawa Promenade are blooming much later than usual... Both are less than 10% in bloom overall. They are more than a week behind the typical schedule. Please wait a little longer for peak bloom. The 81st Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival: January 11–March 2 https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/355... The 15th Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival: January 11–February 9 https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...

Okinawa is still quite chilly! The temperature on Izanami Island reached a high of 22°C today which feels cold to locals, but when the sun comes out it’s pleasantly warm enough for short sleeves. While sorting photos, I discovered the coral reefs around Izanami Island! As a remote diving paradise, it still holds many unknown spots✨✨ It’s a real hidden gem✨✨ This summer, how about trying a private diving trip around Izanami Island?✨✨

Sunrise at Lake Yamanaka 2025.01.18 It was a beautiful sunrise with a gradation.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Ikeda Town Tourist Association. Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture Ikeda Town is a Town located in the northwestern part of Nagano Prefecture with a population of about 8,800. It is a Town rich in nature surrounded by the mountains and beautiful Rural Scenery of the Northern Alps, To the south Matsumoto City, Kamikochi, and Hakuba on the north side, and Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture. Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, the beauty and serene atmosphere of the Nature Fascination those who visit for sightseeing. Best regards for watching COOL JAPAN VIDEOS as we will deliver the charm of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town to everyone! 【Access to Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Tokyo - Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town Access by Automobile: From Chuo Expressway, enter the Nagano Automobile Expressway, get off at Azumino IC, and Use the Olympic Road route for about 3 hours. Access by train: Boarding the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Nagano Station, then Use a taxi after getting off at Akashina station on the JR Oito Line. It takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes to Akashina station. 【Sightseeing spots in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆North Alps Viewing Museum As the name suggests, the North Alps Viewing Museum is an art museum that offers spectacular views of the Northern Alps. Inside the Museum exhibits works by artists related to the region and works of art on the theme of Nature. ◆Yamazakura in Rikugo Cherry Blossom Senkyo Thousands of cherry trees growing wild all over the mountainside bloom in the Spring season, making it a true cherry blossom paradise. While walking through the beautiful cherry blossom tunnel, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time. Autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn, and you can enjoy different landscapes in each season. ◆Roadside Station Ikeda Ikeda Town Herb Center It is a Roadside Station located along Prefectural Road 51, where tourists can take a break and Fresh vegetables, fruits, and Local crafts are sold, bringing the charm of Ikeda Town to visit people. ◆Omine Plateau seven-color big maple Omine Plateau seven-color big maple is a huge maple tree that is over 250 years old. This maple tree shows a beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn, and its fantastic sight fascinates those who visit. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time in quiet nature. ◆ Azumino Rose Garden It is a located on a hill rose garden overlooking the mountains of the Northern Alps and the Rural Scenery of the Ikeda Town. You can enjoy 300 roses of about 200 species. 【Specialty products of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Kuga tea, Mulberry jam In Ikeda Town, Mulberry Cultivation is thriving, and Specialty Products using its leaves There are popular. Kuga tea is a drink that is said to be good for health and has a high relaxing effect. ◆ Wine Cultivation of European varieties of wine grapes has been cultivated for more than 30 years, and it has been certified as a "Northern Alps Azumino Wine Valley Special Zone". These Specialty Products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payments. 【Festivals and events in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Yawata Shrine Annual Grand Festival Ikeda The Annual Grand Festival of Ikeda Yawata Shrine, held every September at Ikeda Yawata Shrine, is a popular festival that attracts the entire town of Ikeda Town, which has a history of 360 years. Stages and boat-shaped festival floats Parade through the Towns, and Locals and tourists Unite and get excited! together. You can also enjoy traditional dance and music, and it is a valuable opportunity to experience the culture of Ikeda Town. ◆Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival Held in in August every year, Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival is an event that Fascination many tourists. About 2,000 fireworks of the colorful fireworks blooming in the Ikeda Town night sky create a fantastic sight. You can also see the very impressive "hand-held fireworks" in which fireworks craftsmen launch fireworks held in their hands. ◆ Shinshu Ikeda Town wine Festival At the "Shinshu Ikeda Town Wine Festival" Held in at Azumino Ikeda Craft Park, you can drink all-you-can-drink wines such as the Sapporo-Grand Polaire series and the Chateau Mercian series made from grapes Cultivation in Local if you pay an admission ticket. "Beverage Corner", "Taste Corner", and "Roasted Ikeda Roast Beef" are also available, and it is a popular event where you can enjoy local gourmet food in Ikeda Town with a glass of wine in hand. Held in in October 2023. 【Disseminating Tourist Information of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 The beautiful nature of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, has a unique charm that can only be experienced here. It is easily accessible about 1 hour from Nagano City, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano. We will send out Recommendations for Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, which will deeply impression those who visit, so please follow us.

📍Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) For travel memories and gifts for someone special. Buy local products or artisans’ creations as proof that you visited on your own two feet. Every time you see them, the memories come flooding back—that’s the magic of souvenirs. These days people talk more about experiences than things, but cherish the spark in your heart…💗💭

Shōen of Izena Festival 📍Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture Rinkai Fureai Park Stage In 2025 the festival is scheduled for the three-day holiday in August! The schedule will be released around June.

Heart-shaped coral reef ❤️ 📍Izanami Island Coastal Park, Okinawa Prefecture Appears around a tidal height of 100 centimeters on sunny days A three-minute walk from Nakata Port Terminal on Izanami Island

January 20 — Shimoda Onsen Suisen Festival blossom status [50% in bloom] They're nearing full bloom! https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250120...

Cherry blossom Information 2025 Weather News predicts cherry blossom bloom 2025 on January 9 It has been announced. The cherry blossoms in Fujikawa Town bloom around the end of March. Currently Furusato Nozei Tax Planting Experience in Oboshi Park Cherry Blossom Tree Planting We 🥰 are recruiting

🌳 Is this a fairytale world? 🌳✨ When I look back at the photos of the shop, I am always amazed that such a fairytale-like scenery is spread out in the sea so close to me! The photo shows Nishi-Izu 🌳 in Spring. The seaweed grows as beautifully as a forest, and the soft Spring light shines through the water, and the breath of life is overflowing 🌸✨. The sea of Japan has a rich expression of the four seasons, and new discoveries There are every time you visit. I would be happy 🇯🇵 if I could share with everyone who reads it the opportunity to love the sea of Japan even more ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 enjoy diving together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Mild Seven Hill that you visit every time you go to Biei There are two, and this is the hill of the new Mild Seven. All seasons are beautiful, but the snowy scenery in winter is the best. Especially in the afternoon when the sun goes down

Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association. This year has also started ~30-tiered decorations Thousand Dolls Festival~ In Suzaka Art Park, At the World Folk Doll Museum, the Suzaka Print Museum, and the Historical Building Park, the Hina-sama from the late Edo period to the present heralds Spring in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture. Fun the colors, patterns, and facial expressions of the kimono that change with the times. What is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)? 　The Hinamatsuri (doll festival) is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth of girls. In Japan, January 7 Seven Grass Festivals March 3 Peach Festivals May 5 Iris Festivals July 7 Tanabata September 9 Chrysanthemum Festival is called the Five Festivals and is a traditional annual event. Among them, the peach festival and the iris festival are still recognized as important festivals. What is the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) of the month delay? 　In ancient times, the lunisolar calendar (old calendar) was used in Japan, and the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on March 3 was held in April of the current Gregorian calendar (new calendar). Even now, in snowy areas and farming villages, the custom of celebrating the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on the lunar calendar when it has become warmer remains strong. In Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, there is still a custom of celebrating the month late in April. Held in: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ~ Sunday, May 18, 2025 Exhibition replacement closed: April 14 ~ April 23, Closed on Wednesdays after May 7 Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing) * Suzaka Print Museum and Historical Building Park will be on display until Sunday, April 13. This year, May Dolls Iris Festival will be Held in at the same time from Thursday, April 24. Admission fee: January 16 ~ April 13 600 yen 　　　　(Free for high school students and younger, and for those under 18 years old) 　　　　　April 24 ~ May 18 500 yen (doll Museum only) Held in Place: Suzaka Art Park (World Folk Doll Museum, Suzaka Print Museum, Historical Building Park) Address: 1367-1 Nobe, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture ☎：０２６－２４５－２３４０ The fourth and fifth photos show the historical building garden The sixth photo shows the Suzaka Print Museum Photos 7 and 8 show the Scene of the chicks preparing for the exhibition.

🏝️ Tokyo's Paradise: Izu Oshima Island ✨ From the night of January 8th to January 11th, I went to Izu Oshima Island! It's 🏝️ a paradise just 90 minutes from Tokyo The transparency of the sea is outstanding, and the visibility is ✨ more than 30 meters In addition, the miracle 🐢🩵✨ of encountering sea turtles at all points In total, we were able to see 18 sea turtles! 🤩 Try 🌙 night diving The fantastic beauty of the light looking up from the water soothed 👏 my heart It was a fulfilling three days of diving, eating, and resting 💤. I enjoyed 9 dives! 😆🤿 Unfortunately, the boat did not leave the originally planned Shikinejima...... It was changed to the Izu Oshima Island tour in a hurry, Thanks to everyone who participated, it was a 👍 great tour There is a really! 🙌 ----------------------------- 🐠 [Next Announcement] 🌟 Shikinejima Revenge Tour is scheduled to be held in in April! Ladies and gentlemen, let's ♨️ go together 🌟 Izu Oshima Island tours are also being requested! Please let us know 👌 your preferred dates

Hello! This is the Shakotan Tourism Association. In this article, I would like to introduce one of our efforts to you. Implementation of the Shakotan Tourism Photo Contest every year. This is the 36th Shakotan Tourism Photo Contest, and the application deadline is Friday, February 28, 2024, and applications are currently being accepted. There are two categories: "The Four Seasons of Shakotan" and "Memorable Shakotan Scenery ~ Theme: Smiles" There are two categories. For details, please see the image of the Held in leaflet. Premiums will be presented to the winners. We receive many applications every year, and you may be the winner this year! Interested parties, please apply. We look forward to seeing you!

Sky Lantern® at Tateyama Castle on February 8 Make a wish under Tateyama’s night sky! Launch Sky Lanterns® beneath the castle in the Satomi town. Date: Saturday, February 8 Venue: Shiroyama Park lawn (gymnasium at Shirahamachu Junior High School in case of stormy weather) Fee: ¥4,000 per lantern (Up to four people may enter the launch area per lantern) Schedule: Registration from 16:30 Launch from 17:30 Event ends at 18:30 (scheduled)