[🌸 Night Cherry Blossoms Around Gokasecho 🌙] The weeping cherry trees across town are now in full bloom, and their night-time beauty is not to be missed ✨ So, I’ll share the night cherry blossom photos I took on Sunday, April 6th 📸🤗 Josenji needs no introduction, and the weeping cherry at the Harada residence overwhelms you with its powerful presence 😳 It was a clear day, and the moonlight paired beautifully with the blossoms 🌙 The weeping cherries around Josenji’s bell were a little behind, but they bloomed fully and created an elegant scene 👏 Kijiya has finally reached its peak, and the night cherry blossoms reflected on the pond are stunning 🥹✨ Daytime sakura are wonderful, but a night cherry blossom tour is lovely too 😌🌸 Fewer people are around, so you can enjoy them at a relaxed pace 💡 The light-up schedule is as follows: Josenji’s weeping cherry until Sunday, April 13th, and Kijiya’s weeping cherry until Wednesday, April 16th 😊 Please be quiet when viewing at night, since these trees are near private homes 🤫 Also, dressing in dark colors can make you hard to see from cars at night. Wear noticeable colors like yellow or white or use reflectors to avoid accidents 🙏 These weeping cherries will likely treat us to their beauty for a little while longer 😊 Let’s enjoy them safely and courteously ✨ We have received many photos for our ongoing #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 campaign on the association’s Instagram account (@gokae_kanko) — thank you so much 😭 Thank you 😭 We’re still accepting entries, so please do submit your photos — seriously, please!! 🙇‍♀️✨ https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Cherry blossoms are 🌸 blooming all over the country The 2025 cherry blossom front in Kushiro will be in early May. There is still a long way to go to bloom, but I am ✨ looking forward to the cherry blossoms in Kushiro again this year

Kussharo Rinse Hotel will start summer business on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Hot spring resort Hotel located in Akan Mashu National Park Enjoy this unique space with a superb view of the Great Cloud Sea and the Outer Ring Mountains. ~Traveling to Eastern Hokkaido Kussharo~

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Gorge Tourism Association. Spring is beginning to make itself felt at Shosenkyo Gorge🌸 Along the promenade, mitsuba azalea are starting to bloom here and there💕 Many buds still remain, so the best viewing is likely to come soon☺️ With each step you can sense buds swelling and changing color, making this a season to enjoy the arrival of spring with your whole body🌿 The photo shows the view from near the promenade rest area📸 The clear stream and the pink azaleas create a lovely contrast that makes you pause in admiration✨ The path remains easy to walk, so take a leisurely stroll, snap photos, feel the spring breeze, and enjoy the day in whatever way suits you☺️

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES THE COOL JAPAN VIDEOS. This is Kushiro Prince Hotel. Located in the heart of Kushiro City, Hokkaido, Kushiro Prince Hotel is a Hotel overlooking the beautiful night view of Kushiro and the scenery of the port city. You can see the Kushiro River and the Pacific Ocean, and the sunset in Kushiro, which is called "One of the World's Three Great Sunsets", is a must see. At dusk, a beautiful and magical magic hour Unfolds, and the ever-changing colors of the sky Fun a fascinating landscape. Surrounded by Nature, Kushiro, Hokkaido is also known as a Gourmet city where you can enjoy Famous sunset Spots and Fresh seafood, and Kushiro Prince Hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant where you can enjoy Hokkaido ingredients, a shop with Souvenirs unique to Hokkaido, and Guest Room that supports a comfortable stay for Accommodation guests. Access to popular Sightseeing spots in Kushiro is also good. There are many attractions around Kushiro Prince Hotel, such as the Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO along the Kushiro River, the Kushiro Art Museum where you can enjoy art and culture unique to Hokkaido, and the Washo Market where you can enjoy Local Fresh seafood. Enjoy a comfortable Hotel stay at Kushiro Prince Hotel along with the beautiful scenery of Kushiro. ◆Access to Kushiro Prince Hotel ・Access by plane The nearest airport, Tancho Kushiro Airport, is served by flights from New Chitose Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airports. Tancho Kushiro Airport to Kushiro Prince Hotel is about 30 minutes away by Car or Taxi, and you can use a rental car or Limousine Bus to travel comfortably. ・Access by Train and Bus It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station or about 5 minutes by Taxi. It is also possible to Use City Bus from the station to the Hotel, so the Access is very convenient. ・Access by Car It takes about 270 minutes to get from Sapporo City to Kushiro Prince Hotel Use Eastern Hokkaido Expressway. It is also an ideal location for Drive trips around the Eastern Hokkaido Area, and the Hotel has one of the city's largest Car parking lots. ◆Kushiro Prince Hotel Accommodation Plan Kushiro Prince Hotel offers a variety of accommodation plans to suit the purpose and scene of your trip. In this post, we will introduce some of the Accommodation Plan. ・ [Dinner and breakfast included] Standard plan The plan includes dinner and breakfast at the restaurant on the top floor, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the Hotel. Dinner is served as a Western course (Western set) and breakfast is served at the buffet. ・Accommodation Plan with Ocean View Guaranteed ♪ Late Checkout You can enjoy the view on the upper floors. Use late check-out the next morning and stay in your room until 12:00. Other, we also offer a variety of Accommodation Plan, such as business Use and recommended plans for family and group trips that can Use 4 or more people. ◆Room Introduction at Kushiro Prince Hotel Kushiro Prince Hotel has open guest rooms with beautiful night views of Kushiro and the Pacific Ocean, so you can choose the room that suits your travel purpose. 【 6~14F Standard Floor 】 ・All rooms overlook the Pacific Ocean "Twin Room" ・ Functional room "Single Room" facing Kushiro City ・Overlooking the mouth of the Kushiro River in the Pacific Ocean "Suite Room" ・ Use by 4 people! Recommended for families "Fourth Room" 【 15th & 16th Floors 】 ・ "Twin Room" where you can Fun "One of the World's Three Great Sunsets" in blue weather ・ "Single Room" with beautiful Sunrise and night view ・ Overlooking the Pacific Ocean! "Double Room" with king-size bed ・ "Suite Room" where you can Fun the best scenery in Guest Room In addition, all rooms require amenities such as "bath towels", "face towels", "bath mats", "shampoo", "rinse", "body soap", "toothbrushes", and "cotton swabs". In addition, all Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi (wireless). ◆Restaurant introduction of Kushiro Prince Hotel At the restaurant in the Hotel, you can enjoy the taste of Hokkaido ingredients. ・Western cuisine "Top of Kushiro" It is an open restaurant where you can Meals while Fun the sunset of Kushiro, which is a one of the three best sunsets in the world with a full glass wall. * Private rooms are also available. ・Japanese Restaurant (Breakfast) Rice from Hokkaido, which is particular about the variety and production area, is served in a kettle. In addition to being served hot, you can enjoy ingredients that are particular about cooking methods, including plenty of Hokkaido ingredients such as sashimi and grilled fish to accompany the rice. * By reservation only. ◆Sightseeing spots around Kushiro Prince Hotel ・Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO A shopping and gourmet facility located along the Kushiro River within a 10-minute walk. Local Fresh seafood is lined up at the market and shops selling Souvenirs unique to Kushiro. In particular, it is also popular as a spot where you can see the beautiful sunset of Kushiro Specialties in the evening. ・Kushiro Art Museum Within a 5-minute walk, it is a Spot where you can experience Kushiro's culture and art. Held in exhibitions of works by local artists and famous art exhibitions from all over the country are held, so you can enjoy the artistic side of Kushiro. ・Washo Market Within a 10-minute walk, it is a market that represents Kushiro's food culture. The specialties "Katte-don" is a style that allows you to choose your favorite seafood and make your own favorite Kaisen Donburi, and is popular with many tourists. ・Kushiro Shitsugen National Park It is the largest wetland in Japan and a scenic spot in Hokkaido. It takes about 30 minutes to get there by Car or rental car from Kushiro Prince Hotel. It is a treasure trove of Nature with precious flora and fauna, and you can enjoy the scenery of Four Seasons and you can also see wild animals such as Yezo sika deer and wild birds. Observation decks, promenades, canoeing, and other spectacular views of the marshland. ・Cape Kiritabu Cape Kiritabu, a Access of about 90 minutes by Car or rental car from Kushiro Prince Hotel, is located in the Hamanaka Town of Hokkaido and is also called "Cape of Mist" Spot a superb view. It is characterized by Precipitous cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and if you are lucky, it is known as a valuable place where you can observe sea otters floating in the sea, and it is also popular as a fantastic landscape covered in fog and a famous landmarks for sunsets. ◆Recommendations of Kushiro Prince Hotel Kushiro Prince Hotel is an accommodations with comfortable guest rooms, exquisite gourmet food, and a convenient location for sightseeing while feeling the atmosphere unique to the port town of Kushiro. Sightseeing spots abound in the surrounding area, making it an attractive area where you can enjoy both food and scenery. To make your trip to Kushiro even more special, please spend a blissful time at Kushiro Prince Hotel. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will Broadcasting Kushiro Prince Hotel recommendations and Latest Information, so please follow us.

At Ichijo Takenoko Village, the “Takenoko Gathering” runs from April 1 through May 5. The bamboo shoots are growing later than usual this year. On weekends and public holidays during the period, kusa-mochi pounded with an usu will also be sold. http://takenokomura.com//

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. It is a Hotel Rinse Kusharo Pu. Located in Eastern Hokkaido in the Eastern Hokkaido Area of Hokkaido, Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a hot spring resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, Unfolds in front of you, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Four Seasons. The Spring is full of charm no matter what season you visit, such as Cycling the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo in fresh greenery, Canoe Minamoto Kushiro River and Kushiro River Minamoto Sightseeing River in summer, nature walks while looking at the Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy wonderland that spreads all over the area in winter. The Hotel is equipped with Kussharo Hot Spring, which gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, a restaurant using Hokkaido ingredients, and a convenience store where you can buy Local Specialty products and Hokkaido souvenirs. There are plenty of facilities to make your stay more comfortable. There is also a glamping area that started in June, where you can have a special outdoor experience while being surrounded by Lakeside Nature. Please spend a special time at Kussharo Rinse Hotel where you can enjoy the Nature of Hokkaido Healing the silence and Hot Spring of Lake Kussharo. ◆ Access to Hotel Rinse Kusharo Mashu Station on the JR Senmo Main Line is the nearest railway station, and it takes about 25 minutes by Car from Mashu Station to the Hotel. Car rental services are substantial from all airport, and it is recommended to enjoy Drive along with sightseeing while enjoying the Nature of Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido Area. 【Customers coming from Memanbetsu Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 60 minutes 【Customers coming from Tancho Kushiro Airport (Kushiro airport)】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 100 minutes Public Sector ... It takes about 60 minutes to Kushiro Station by airport shuttle bus→ about 75 minutes by Use JR Senmo Main Line from Kushiro Station to Mashu Station→ and about 25 minutes by Car and Taxi from Mashu Station. * Hotels free shuttle bus operates from JR Mashu Station with advance reservation required. (It does not operate during the winter business period.) For details, please see the official website.) 【Customers coming from New Chitose Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 300 minutes It is also about 340 minutes Use expressway from Sapporo city and about 240 minutes from Asahikawa city Located in. Free Car parking is also available, making it ideal for renting a car or visiting by Private Car. ◆ Accommodation Plan introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel Kussharo Rinse Hotel offers accommodation plans to suit a variety of travel styles. 【Prince Basic】 (Standard Accommodation Plan) Although it is a simple plan, you can choose to include breakfast or dinner, and it is recommended for those who want to Accommodation reasonably. 【Prince Basic Member】2 consecutive nights or more【Long Stay Discount】Accommodation Plan Use consecutive nights of Accommodation at a great Fee. In addition, we offer a variety of other plans, including a great deal plan that includes an airport ticket and accommodation, an Accommodation Plan plan to enjoy glamping, and so on. ◆ Room Introduction of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Fun all guest rooms are designed to enjoy a superb view of Lake Kussharo, and you can enjoy the lake scenery that shows different expressions in morning, noon, and night. In addition, all rooms are designed with independent restrooms and restrooms for a comfortable stay. In this post, we will introduce some of the most popular guest rooms. ・Lake View Twin Room This room is located on the top floor (8th floor) and offers a view of Nature as far as the eye can see. ・Family Room With 4 regular beds, it is ideal for families, groups and company trips. ・Superior double room with Blower bath This large Guest Room features a luxurious blower bath and a shower Room. ・Heartful Room (Universal Room) In addition to widening the aisles in the room so that even those with Car chairs can spend a comfortable time, the bath and Toilet are equipped with handrails, making it a Barrier-Free type room. In addition, we offer "Twin Room B" that can Accommodation up to 3 people with a sofa bed Use, and "Corner Triple Room (Hollywood Twin + Single Bed)" with a blower bath that can Accommodation up to 3 people. ◆ Glamping Rinse Hotel in Kusharo Road facilities At the glamping facilities "Hokkaido nature Village in Kussharo" located in the garden area on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, you can experience tent Sauna and Barbecue.  * Limited to 2 groups per day limited to 2 groups. ◆ Hot Spring introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel It is a hot spring that gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, and it also has a moisturizing effect, an activity of the metabolism of the skin, beautiful skin and blood pressure. The Large Public Bath has an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and the open-air bath has a roof, so you can and the fatigue of your trip while looking at the Garden. ◆Introduction of restaurants and bars at Kussharo Rinse Hotels Rinse Hotel offers Meals for all guests to enjoy. ・Buffet "Loupeigne" In the Glass-Walled Restaurant surrounded by a large pond and greenery, you can enjoy food while feeling a sense of openness. We also recommend the "Lakeside Breakfast" plan, where you can Fun breakfast at the Hotel Garden facing Lake Kussharo. ・Cafe, Lounge, Bar "Lounge La Gloriette" It is a Lounge that floats in a pond in Hotel Inside the facility. Enjoy Hokkaido's unique Famous Sake and Original Cocktails. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot around Kussharo Rinse Hotel Please use Kussharo Rinse Hotel as a base point for sightseeing and enjoy the surrounding sightseeing spots. ・Bihoro Pass Located at a Elevation of 525 meters, the Observation decks offers a spectacular view overlooking Lake Kussharo Unfolds. Especially at at sunrise, a sea of clouds envelops the lake, and you can enjoy a fantastic sight. ・Lake Mashu Lake Mashu is also called "Kamuito" = Lake of God in the Ainu language, and is the most transparent Caldera lake in Japan in the world after Lake Squid. Also known as "Lake Mashu in the Mist", it is a popular Sightseeing spot for its fantastic scenery. The Mashu Blue, where the lake surface is blue and clear, Fascination the Visitors, and the spectacular view from the Observation decks is must see. Located in Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ・Sand bath A natural footbath Spot on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, which can be reached by Access in about 15 minutes by Car from Kussharo Hotel. When you dig in the sand, a hot spring gushes out, and you can easily experience the hot spring. ・Sulfur Mountain (Atosanupuri) Also known as the "Naked Mountain" in the Ainu language, plumes have been constantly erupting from the rock surface since about 250,000 years ago, and the area has a unique Aroma of sulfur. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the power of volcanic activity, and it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ◆ recommendations of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a Hot Spring resort Hotel where you can enjoy Hot Spring, glamping, superb views, Meals, and sightseeing while feeling the magnificent Nature of Hokkaido. From now on, we will Broadcasting the Latest Information and recommendations of Kussharo Rinse Hotel, so thank you! https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/...

Full bloom of flowers 🌸 Today, Sunday, April 6, brought warm sunshine and a distinctly springlike atmosphere 🌞 The town’s flowers are now at their best ✨ The cherry blossoms and camellias at Mikasho Shrine are also at peak, drawing many visitors 😊 Traffic is heavy, so please take care when passing through!

◤Ushinokuchi Circular Diversion◢ One of Sakuhomachi’s hidden cultural treasures in Nagano Prefecture🕌 It was built to divide water equally so that disputes would not arise in the area. Before the circular diversion was created, locals used a custom called “vines diversion,” in which they cut vine tendrils and used them to decide each share of the water—a practice that seems to have been rare across Japan💭

[Cycling Guided Tour - Fruit Sweets Plan] Yesterday we guided guests from India! We picked strawberries while cycling 🍓 The strawberries we picked were turned into sweets at the cafe♪ It seems you don’t often get to eat strawberries in India. The freshly picked, sweet strawberries 🍓 They looked very pleased with the sweets at the cafe. For information on the guided tour, see below: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/... [Cycling Guided Tour - Fruit Sweets Plan] Yesterday, we guided a customer from India! We picked strawberries while cycling 🍓 The strawberries we picked were made into sweets at the cafe ♪ It seems that you can't eat strawberries very often in India. The freshly picked sweet strawberries 🍓 And they seemed very satisfied with the sweets at the cafe.

[Isehara Flower Report] April 4, 2025 Here’s today’s update on the blooming status of Oyama cherry blossoms! ✨The upper cherry trees are brilliantly in full bloom—this is the perfect time to see them! 🌸The lower cherry trees are blooming beautifully too, and they’re just a bit away from full bloom. The temporary Oyama cherry blossom parking lot is open now 🚗 Please feel free to use it when you go out! It’s the perfect season for hanami (cherry-blossom viewing)🌸 Check the latest information before you head out and enjoy spring to the fullest♪ ▼For more details▼ https://isehara-kanko.com/.../oyama.../route-oyamazakura/...

Cherry Blossoms in Flight A week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom still continues in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The petals' centers have begun to turn red, so the blossoms will start falling soon. At Kikuchi Park in Kumuchi, Kikuchi County, roughly 3,000 cherry trees, including Somei-yoshino and yamazakura, are in full bloom. This year, many visitors, including those from overseas, are enjoying hanami. The Kangetsuro Observation Deck inside the park offers a superb view of Kikuchi Park's cherry blossoms and the city of Kikuchi. A promenade runs through the park, forming a tunnel of cherry trees. Even as the petals begin to fall, you can stroll through drifting blossoms. The park also has a “Love Bench,” where you can relax while viewing the cherry trees. A row of cherry trees lines the approach to Kikuchi Shrine, and walking under the canopy offers a beautiful contrast of blossoms against the blue sky. Every year the cherry trees bloom from mid-March through early April. The stage when petals start to fall also makes for wonderful photos and videos, so please come and visit.

Notice of Jikkokutoge Pass Reopening We are pleased to announce the reopening of Japan National Route 299. It reopened today, Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Highlights include the viewing platform and Otome Falls. Please enjoy your visit!

It’s gradually getting warmer! Two weeks ago, surprisingly, glutton Kasai was laid up with the flu. My temperature reached nearly 39°C, but somehow my appetite stayed strong (´～｀)! Please take care, everyone... Since I took time off two weeks ago, I’ll be back this week as energetic and hungry as ever! Everyone, the cherry blossom season is approaching 🌸 Aren’t you starting to want to see some cherry blossom photos? These photos are from past years, but Suwa City has many great cherry blossom viewing spots. If you have any recommended cherry blossom viewpoints, I would be very grateful if you could share them!!! Glutton Kasai prefers dumplings to flowers, but www I’ll still post plenty about Suwa City’s cherry blossom viewing spots! Looking back at last year’s posts, it was around mid-April! Hi there! This is glutton Kasai! I caught the flu last week… It was awful! I had a high fever… BUT I still had a voracious appetite!!! Can you believe it? It’s true… Everyone, please take care!!! These days, Suwa City is gradually warming up. The o-hanami season is coming! O-hanami is a traditional Japanese spring event. We enjoy a feast while watching the cherry blossoms bloom. These pictures were taken earlier. This year, I’ll keep researching the best cherry blossom viewing spots and the best times to see them!!! I checked last year’s post; it was in mid-April! Please take a look!!!

The black, white, and red color coordination looks stylish! This is a woodpecker species, the great spotted woodpecker (akagera).✨ (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

Soon, the cherry blossoms in Nagatoro will be 🌸 in full bloom This is a row of cherry blossom trees Located in Nagatoro-cho, Saitama Prefecture. It is in full bloom in early to mid-April every year. On Saturday and Sunday of this week, it will be in best time to visit! Please come and visit us 😊

Cherry Blossom Report: Ontakesan Sakura Road as of April 3, 2025 The cherry trees along the road on Mt. Ontake in Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture are at their best. They seem to be at their peak now, with some petals starting to fall in the wind. The views are excellent, making it a great drive. Location: Kiyokawamachi, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■ Access to central Bungo Ono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo Ono City ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250403spot-kiyokawa/...

【Dafa Sakura Festival (April 3rd)】 Today's cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom. The rain stopped in the afternoon. I was able to shoot.

🌸 The weeping cherry trees at Josenji are now in bloom 🌸 In Gokasecho, the cooler-than-usual temperatures delayed the blossoms this year, but the weeping cherry at Josenji has now reached its peak viewing period 🤗✨ (It is not yet fully in bloom!) You should be able to enjoy the beautiful weeping cherry through the beginning of next week 🌸 The trees are also lit up after sunset, so please enjoy the night blossoms as well 👏✨ Please note that the Josenji illumination will end as soon as the peak viewing period passes 🙏 Expect heavy crowds, especially on weekends ⚠️ Follow the directions of traffic attendants around Josenji and take care when arriving by car 🚗 Nearby weeping cherries at the Harada residence and Kijiya are slowly coming into bloom as well, so enjoy them together 🫶 (And please consider entering photos you take in our association’s ongoing photo contest “#Gokase Hanami 2025” on Instagram 😘📸) https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Hello 😃 This is the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom main building. While Shosenkyo Gorge is of course lovely on sunny days, the scenery wrapped in the quiet of a rainy day is exceptional. The rugged rock faces shrouded in mist create a dreamlike scene like an ink wash painting, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into another world ✨ A about a five-minute drive from the upper waterfall area brings you to the Shosenkyo Arakawa Dam. The sweeping view over Lake Nosen, formed by the dam, is breathtaking! The mountains and mist reflected on the calm lake surface compose a picture-like beauty. Shosenkyo Gorge is now entering the heart of spring 🌸 Come and experience the season as cherry blossoms and fresh green leaves paint the landscape.

The cherry blossoms on the Shingashi River are 🌸 in full bloom This is the Shingashi River Located in in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Light up every year when it is in full bloom. This year, the best time to visit will be on this Saturday and Sunday. Please come and visit us 🤤 on Fridays and Saturdays when the weather is sunny

Introducing an experiential tour you can take in Tokachi, Hokkaido😄 —The Nation’s Top Bean Town— Tofu-making Experience with Local Farm Wives in Honbetsu Town Located in Tokachi’s upland and mid-mountain area, Honbetsu Town enjoys large temperature swings and long hours of sunshine, making it Japan’s premier town for growing high-quality beans. To share the charm of these proud beans, the group called the Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association formed, bringing together farm wives who process and sell their harvest as tofu, deep-fried tofu, miso, and more. You will tour the production sites of soybeans, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and try traditional tofu-making alongside the farm wives. You will also try making farmer-style meals using okara (soy pulp) and local vegetables, guided by the mothers’ time-honored recipes. [Tour Schedule] 10:00 Meet at Ms. Yamada’s home, Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association 10:05 Visit the soybean field See the soybeans grown in a home garden plot and learn about growing tasty beans from Ms. Yamada’s many years of experience. 10:30 Move to Senbiricho Community Center for tofu-making experience Try the tofu-making methods the farm wives have passed down through generations. 12:00 Cooking experience: bean rice and okara salad Make miso soup with freshly made tofu and use the leftover okara to make an okara salad. 12:30 Lunch Enjoy lunch featuring bean rice made generously with Honbetsu beans. 13:30 Tour ends Operating period: July–October Time: 10:00–13:30 (about 3 hours 30 minutes) Group size: 3–12 people Price: Per person Adult JPY 8,800 *If English interpretation is requested, the fees are as follows. Per person Adult JPY 16,500 ■ Please make a reservation at least 14 days before your preferred date. ■ Due to guide availability and other reasons, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. This is a great opportunity to learn about agriculture and food production firsthand through traditional tofu-making with farm wives in a region known for excellent beans!! We hope this experience will spark new discoveries and values, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if you could add a Tokachi experience to the pages of your travel memories😄 If you are interested, please visit the federation’s official website page "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — Journeys Connecting to Tokachi, the Source of Food"! Contact Kuna Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

The "Azumino Share Cycle" has started! You can easily rent a bike at stations set up at 17 major sightseeing spots and around stations across the city, and go for a leisurely ride around Azumino. Enjoy Azumino’s rich nature and beautiful scenery by bicycle. https://azumino-e-tabi.net/cycling...

The snowy scenery of the JR Etsumi North Line "2nd Kuzuryu River Bridge" that crosses the Kuzuryu River from mountain to mountain... (* ́)'*)ノ ❄️⛄️🚃 The red of the bridge and the red of the row cars, which form part of the superb view, stand out ❤️ The Car came in two cars, and the wrapping row Car with the image of the Warring States Period was also the same. The day before, the service was canceled due to heavy snow, so I'm glad 👏✨ I came running The bridge is There is a between Kakigashima and Katsuhara Station, with a total length of about 130 Meter and a height of about 20 Meter. During the Autumn leaves season, a different scenery Unfolds and is said to be 👏🍁 a superb view I'd love to see it in the fall... (๑′ฅฅ‵๑) ・ ・ 📍JR Etsumi Kita Line 29 Heads Ryugawa Bridge Ono City, Fukui Prefecture Fukui Japan

Gokase Sakura Project: Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 On Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, a cherry blossom festival took place around the weeping cherry tree in Kijiya. This post shows scenes from Saturday, March 29. Despite the low temperatures, the morning brought sunshine, and the venue buzzed with a wide variety of food stalls and kitchen cars and many visitors. That evening, timed with the night illumination, members of Naniloa HULA studio performed a graceful hula dance. Although the stage was set under a cold sky, the dancers’ beaming smiles warmed everyone’s hearts. As of March 29, about 20–30% of the cherry trees were in bloom overall, so unfortunately they were not at full bloom. Still, the lights that the students of Miyazaki Prefectural Gokase Secondary School worked hard to install cast a gentle glow that made the venue beautiful even with fewer blossoms.

Introducing an experiential tour you can enjoy in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 —Enjoy with a strawberry farmer— A half-day strawberry-focused plan in Shikaoicho Farm Bell Veggy is a family-run farm where a husband and wife carefully grow and sell their home-grown strawberries. In this program, you’ll pick ripe strawberries grown energetically inside the greenhouse, then use your harvest to try making processed strawberry products and sweets. Farm Bell Veggy also operates a kitchen car selling food and drinks, so they know the best ways to enjoy their strawberries. This tour is a dream for sweet lovers, offering plenty of fresh strawberries to enjoy. Tour Schedule 13:30 Meet at Farm Bell Veggy 13:35 Program briefing and strawberry picking experience Enter the greenhouse where bright red strawberries grow. Harvest strawberries raised safely. 14:00 Strawberry jam-making experience Make jam from the strawberries you picked! 15:00 Pancake-making experience and tasting Make pancakes using fresh strawberries! Adding your own toppings makes the pancakes even more delicious. 16:30 Tour ends Operating period: Around late June to October Time: 13:30–16:30 (about 3 hours) Group size: 2–10 people (minimum 2 adults) Price: For 2 people (per person) Adult JPY 16,500, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 For 3 or more people (per person) Adult JPY 12,100, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 *With English interpretation, prices are as follows.* For 2 people (per person) Adult JPY 23,200, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 For 3 or more people (per person) Adult JPY 17,600, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 Please make a reservation at least 14 days before your desired date. Depending on guide availability, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the producers and learn about the behind-the-scenes of farming and food!! We hope this experience leads to new discoveries and perspectives, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if a Tokachi experience became one page of your travel memories 😄 If you are interested, please visit the federation’s official website page “BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE —Journeys Connecting to the Roots of Food in Tokachi—” via the URL below! Contact KUNAU Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

The 260-year-old Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) was 🌸 in full bloom This is Located in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Compassion Temple It is a city-designated natural monument with a height of more than 15 meters. This year, the best time to visit was only one day because the rain continued before it was in full bloom, so it is 🥲 good 🤤 to be blessed with good weather next year

Stroll through a dreamy cherry blossom lane as petals drift over the moat of Toyama Castle Ruin Park, creating a romantic springtime paradise.