HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Izu Tourism Association. Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, located in the central part of the Izu Peninsula with a population of about 26,000, was formed in 2004 by the merger of four towns in Tagata County: Shuzenji Town, Toi Town, Amagi Yugashima Town, and Naka Izu Town. Two-thirds of the city is an area rich in nature occupied by mountain forests. We will continue to provide recommended information on "Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture", which can be visited by many tourists who are fascinated by the pleasant warm climate of the Izu Peninsula and the beauty of nature! This is my first posted, and I will introduce all the recommended information in Izu City! We hope you enjoy it. ■■Recommended sightseeing spots in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture■■ ・Joren no Taki Waterfall It is a powerful waterfall with a height of 25 meters and a width of 7 meters in Izu Amagi, which is known for the "Amagi-goe"Walk Over Amagi Pass of Sayuri Ishikawa, and you can enjoy trout fishing downstream of this Waterfall basin and wasabi cultivation along the mountain stream. ・Old Amagi Tunnel Amagisan Tunnel It is a historic tunnel that opened in 1905 on the former National Route 414 connecting Izu City and Kawazu Town. With a total length of 445.5 meters, it is the longest tunnel of an existing stone road in Japan. ・Lover's Cape From the observation deck on the cape, you can see a large panorama overlooking Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. It is said that if you call the name of your loved one while ringing the Love Call Bell three times, love will come to fruition. ・Doi Gold Mine It is the largest gold mine in Izu, which boasted the second largest production in Japan after the Sado Gold Mine in Niigata Prefecture from the Edo period to the Showa period, and is now reborn as a tourist facility where you can enjoy the gold placer mining experience, and is popular as a power spot. The Kogane Kan exhibits a huge gold nugget weighing 250 kilograms, which is also recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. ・Roadside station There are two Roadside stations in Izu City: "Roadside Station Izu Tsukigase" and "Roadside Station Amagikoe". The "Showa no Mori Kaikan" located at "Roadside Station Amagikoe" is a facility where you can learn about the plants and animals of Amagi. ■■Izu City's specialties and local gourmet■■ ・Wasabi It is the largest Wasabi production area in Shizuoka Prefecture, produced in the clear stream of Mt. Amagi, and is made with the blessings of nature without using Fertilizers or Pesticides. For fresh wasabi, not only raw wasabi, but also Pickled Wasabi, Wasabi miso, Wasabi Nori, Soy Sauce Pickling, and Pickled in three cups are recommended, and it is a popular specialty for Souvenirs. ・Shiitake mushrooms In Izu, which has a warm climate, high-quality shiitake mushrooms are grown. Shiitake mushrooms that have cleared strict standards, such as umbrellas that are about 4 to 6 centimeters in size and in good shape, are branded and sold as "Seisuke Donko". Both are also popular thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei. ■■Events and festivals in Izu City■■ ・Kobo Daishi Fireworks Festival Held every year on August 21 as a festival to comfort the spirit of Kobo Daishi, it is a fireworks festival launched from the mountainside, which is very rare in Japan. ・Amagi Firefly Festival You can admire the Genji fireflies that grew up in Amagi. Surrounded by the fantastic light of fireflies, it has become a summer tradition. ■■Accommodation in Izu City■■ Izu City has a variety of accommodation facilities that cater to the various needs of tourists visiting the city. At the historic Shuzenji Onsen, you can experience traditional Japanese hospitality at a number of hot spring inns and hotels. Shuzenji Onsen also has facilities where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs, and the Walking trail in the Hot Spring District "Bamboo Forest Path" is popular as a photo spot where the lush bamboo is lit up after sunset. Izu City is rich in nature, deep history, local gastronomy, and heartwarming hospitality. While enjoying the scenery of the four seasons, please spend a time that can only be experienced in Izu City. We will continue to introduce recommended spots in Izu City, so thank you.

Kururin House Valentine♡ ~News from Kururin House inside the station~ February starts today. At Kururin House inside the station, the Kururins welcome everyone in a Valentine mood. At the 2023 Dōkan Festival, Kururin marked 10 years since debut, and March 1, the city’s founding day, is celebrated as Kururin’s birthday. Kururin, the official image character of Isehara City, has become a true symbol of the town. He wears a top made from the traditional Oyama spinning top craft on his head. The bellflower mark on Kururin’s back represents the city flower, and they say touching it brings happiness. Responding to Isehara citizens’ fondness for Kururin, the tourism association has planned and proposed various products. The lineup now includes classic Pilot ballpoint pens, notepads and other stationery, nylon eco bags, pin badges, mugs and more. Kururin goods available only in Isehara make great gifts!

This is the Minami-Izu Town Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, sits at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, a natural treasure where verdant mountains meet crystal-clear seas. In upcoming Cool Japan videos, we will fully introduce the charms of this small town of about 8,000 residents, leaving nothing out. Stay tuned! For this first post, we will briefly share recommended spots and travel information for Minami-Izu Town, and we plan to introduce as many places as possible. ■■■ Introducing sightseeing spots in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Minami-Izu Town offers many spots to enjoy the beauty of nature! You are sure to find a favorite place of your own. ◇ Irozaki Ocean Park Irouzaki Ocean Park opened in 2019 on a 100-meter cliff as a facility to better enjoy Irouzaki. Parking and rest facilities are available, and the Minami Izu Visitor Center inside the park provides geo-site explanations and tours. Irouzaki is also popular as a power spot for matchmaking. ◇ Yuigahama Beach This beach stretches 1.2 kilometers of pure white sand. It has a gently sloping seabed and calm waves, and it is busy with swimmers in summer. The stunning sunsets over the open sea make it a popular photo spot. ◇ Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana This roadside station at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula offers fresh local vegetables and specialty products. It’s a great place to find souvenirs and local gourmet food, so be sure to stop by when visiting Minami-Izu Town. The facility also features a footbath using Shimogamo Onsen water to soothe your travel fatigue. ◇ Hagachizaki Monkey Bay At Hagachizaki, a wild monkey park attracts about 300 monkeys that come to feed, allowing close observation of their behavior. It is one of the largest monkey parks in eastern Japan. ◇ Hirizo Beach Hidden between Irouzaki and Nakagi, this beach is accessible only by boat and boasts exceptional water clarity. The area is part of a national park, preserving vast, unchanging natural scenery. ■■■ Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Surrounded by the sea, Minami-Izu Town is blessed with seafood, letting you fully savor the ocean’s bounty. ◇ Spiny lobster (ise-ebi) Minami-Izu Town ranks first in Shizuoka Prefecture and ninth nationwide for spiny lobster catch volume. The spiny lobster caught here is known for its size and rich flavor. ◇ Turban shell (sazae) and abalone The coastal waters around Minami-Izu Town are rich in seaweed, producing nutritious, flavorful turban shells and abalone. Sazae-meshi, a dish that lavishly uses the meaty local turban shell, won the top prize at the 2012 Izu Specialty Market. ■■■ Events and festivals in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Minami-Izu Town hosts various events and festivals throughout the seasons. ◇ Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival About 800 cherry trees line the banks of the Aono River and reach full bloom a little earlier than elsewhere. Along the river by Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, the festival features lotteries, food stalls, and nighttime cherry blossom illuminations timed with the blooms. The carpet of pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape blossoms together is a sight worth seeing. ◇ Yuigahama Fireworks Festival This fireworks festival takes place at Yuigahama, selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Beaches, where powerful offshore fireworks can be enjoyed from the sand. ■■■ Hot springs and accommodations in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Shimogamo Onsen is a historic and beloved hot spring; soaking there lets you forget daily noise and refresh both body and mind. With the sea nearby, hotels, minshuku, and ryokan at Shimogamo Onsen serve exquisite dishes featuring abundant seafood and local ingredients. We will continue to share attractive information about recommended spots to inspire viewers of Cool Japan videos to visit Minami-Izu Town. We warmly await your visit! Please enjoy a wonderful trip to Minami-Izu Town!

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" in 2024 will be held tomorrow, February 1 Thursday ~ 29 Thursday, 2024! This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Kaiyutei". Located on the shores of the sea, all 12 rooms are oceanfront facing the sea. Fresh local seafood, abundant hot springs, and the coastline below... Please spend a time full of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kaiyutei 【Address】641-1 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-1237 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 12 【Pick-up】Reservation required the day before 【Parking lot】12 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Sorry to keep you waiting! The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will finally be held from tomorrow! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Amagisan Tunnel former Amagi Tunnel, Amagi Sanzuido". Mt. Amagi, which separates the north and south of the Izu Peninsula, was a major obstacle to transportation. Therefore, a total construction cost of 103,016 yen 44 sen 1 厎 was spent, which was a large amount at that time, and it was opened in Meiji 38 1905 as a tunnel connecting Izu City former Amagi Yugashima Town and Kawazu Town. With the completion of this tunnel, the difficult point of crossing Amagi has been resolved. Today, it is one of the famous places of the Odoriko Trail, and was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time in 2001 Heisei 13 as the longest and oldest stone road in Japan with a width of 4.12 m and a length of 445.5 m. The tunnel is built using a method called the "cut stone winding method", and the stone is made of Yoshida stone from the former Ōhito Town. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Amagisan Tunnel Old Amagi Tunnel 【Address】National Highway 411 Shimoda Kaido / Amagi Kaido 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Parking lot】There is an aquatic underground parking lot for about 17 cars, a second floor waterfall parking lot for about 15 cars

[Oiso Town] The 67th Oiso Saigyo Festival (Notice) At the ceremony, awards will be presented to the winners of the haiku and tanka submitted by participants, and in the afternoon we will hold haiku and tanka contests that anyone can join on the day. Date and time: Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 11:00 AM Venue: Shigitatsu-an [Program] 1. Opening remarks 2. Incense offering, tea offering, poem offerings, musical offering, ichigenkin performance, and flower offering 3. Reading of selected haiku and tanka submissions 4. Greeting 5. Guest greetings 6. Awards presentation and prize distribution 7. Closing remarks *The ceremony is planned as of now and may be subject to change.*

[Oiso Guide Association] "Walking the Tokaido Oiso Post Town" This is a tour tracing the historical sites of the old Tokaido Oiso post town from west to east.♪ The tour visits former sites such as the Tokaido pine-lined avenue; Shigitatsu-an, once Oiso’s top attraction in the Edo period; Endaiji, which houses the famed Tora-no-ishi stone that was a Tokaido curiosity; the Edo-facing gate ruins depicted in Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e; and the old Koraiji (now Takakura Shrine), adjacent to the east of Oiso-juku and formerly a goshuin (temple stamp) site. [Date] Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Meeting Time and Place] Oiso Station South Plaza, 9:00 [Capacity] 50 people [Participation Fee] 500 yen (including insurance and materials) plus Shigitatsu-an admission fee (110 yen for residents, 310 yen for non-residents) [How to Apply] Apply via the website [Application Deadline] Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Course] About 4 km: Oiso Station South Plaza (9:00) – Former Sorokaku (9:20) – Tokaido Pine-Lined Avenue (9:30) – Kamigata Gate Site – Shigitatsu-an (9:40) – Minami-gumi Ton'yaba Site – Honjin Site (10:20) – Endaiji (10:30) – Sannocho Old Road – Edo Gate Site (11:20) – Keshouzaka Ichirizuka (11:30) – Keshou Well – Kokuzo-do Site (11:40) – Takakura Shrine (11:50) Disband *Notes: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking

Hakone Ekiden Museum A display of the Hakone yosegi marquetry trophies awarded to the winners of the outbound race is now on view! Since 1997, with the cooperation of the outbound winners from the 73rd race onward, the Hakone Ekiden Museum has exhibited the Tokyo-Hakone University Ekiden outbound victory trophies in the museum’s special exhibition space through Sunday, March 31, 2024. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Hakone Ekiden, and both the outbound and return legs drew loud cheers from along the course. The runners’ determined efforts to win left a powerful impression. The outbound victory trophies are crafted in Hakone yosegi marquetry, a traditional Hakone craft. Artisans combine woods of different colors to create patterns, so no two pieces are identical. Each trophy is therefore a one-of-a-kind championship cup in the world. Please come and see up close the valuable Hakone yosegi trophies provided for this special exhibition by three schools: Kanagawa University, Toyo University, and Soka University, each representing the races they won. Location: Hakone Ekiden Museum (special exhibition space) Exhibition period: Until Sunday, March 31, 2024 *Please note that the period and contents of the exhibition may change due to circumstances.* Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00–16:30 / Weekends and holidays 9:30–17:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.* Admission: Adults 650 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen (admission fee covers the exhibition) Exhibits: ■ Eleven outbound victory trophies from the 1997 73rd race onward ・Outbound winners for the 73rd, 74th, and 78th races: Kanagawa University ・Outbound winners for the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 90th, 94th, and 95th races: Toyo University ・Outbound winner for the 97th race: Soka University

We will have a booth in Shimokitazawa! Atsugi Hot Spring Village Footbath Experience Event Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10:00–17:00 Some of you may be surprised and think, “Atsugi?” but Atsugi City Tourism Association invited us, and Isehara will also participate in the event! Isehara is promoting tourism through regional collaboration, and together with Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa we will carry out tourism PR in Tokyo. The venue is Shimokitazawa. It’s famous for vintage clothing and soup curry. The central prefecture region will gather in this youthful neighborhood. Mountains, hot springs, and delicious food await. Please look forward to it♪

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, we will introduce the recommended restaurants when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" that starts this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Japanese cuisine Nanataki"! Enjoy the scenery of the Izu Seven Islands and enjoy the taste of the season! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Japanese Restaurant Nanataki 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes 【Other】It is located in Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This year's "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held on February 1 Thursday ~ 29 Thursday, 2024. I will introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to Kawazu sightseeing. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? This time, we will introduce "Foot bath in Ofuyu Park" Looking up at the large spouting of Mine Onsen, which boasts the best in the Orient While soaking in the foot bath, you can see the large eruption of hot water. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Foot bath in Ofuyu Park 【Address】446-1 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0311 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Closed】Closed every Tuesday and Friday 【Parking lot】10 passenger cars, 3 cars for people with disabilities 【Other】During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the blowing will be carried out after the source cleaning is completed approximately after 12:30.

■━━━━━━□ ┃ New Arrival Information ┃ □━━━━━━■ The "Chiipato rubber keychain" gacha capsule toys have arrived!! 🥳 They are on sale at the tourist information center for 400 yen per play!! ✨ ※ Quantities are limited, so please forgive us if they sell out. 🙇‍♀️

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. There are only two days left until the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge" Dynamic loop bridge with 2 turns of 720 degrees The Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge is read as "Kawazu na Daruru Pukyo". It is a large double-loop bridge a viaduct that doubles the height difference of the road. It was created by a construction method adopted by making use of the lessons learned from landslides caused by earthquakes. The total length is 1,064 m, the height difference is 45 m, and the diameter is 80 m. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】 Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking lot】Yes 25 passenger cars

[Let’s tour five municipalities in a loop!] Tanzawa-Ōyama–Miyagase Stamp Rally Tour February 1, 2024 (Thursday) – March 15, 2024 (Friday) Stamp spots: Atsugi, Aikawa, Kiyokawa, Hadano, Isehara City Anyone can join by downloading the app to your smartphone! You might discover places you’ve never visited before! Collect three or five stamps to receive a special commemorative gift♪ ★How to participate 1. Download the dedicated app on your smartphone 2. Select the stamp rally participation screen within the app 3. Collect one stamp in each municipality (scan the image) 4. Gather three or five stamps to get a commemorative gift! 5. Answer the survey to enter the prize draw! ★Prizes • Three stamps… Original eco bag • Five stamps… Original blanket ★Prize exchange locations Isehara Station Tourist Information Center, Ekina Kururin House, and four other locations For details, please visit the official Isehara City website.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Here are some recommended places to eat when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Sakuratei"! Specialty soba noodles You can taste the stone mill ground 28 soba noodles and the special Dioscorea japonica tororo. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Sakuratei 【Address】1260-78 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0889 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Available 16 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. I would like to introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? "Sakura's Foot Bath" It is located in Sasahara Park 3,500 square meters along the Kawazu River, and the nearby area is crowded with many people at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in February. It was developed as a place of relaxation for tourists and as a park for the townspeople. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sakura's Foot Bath 【Address】111-3 Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round with a break due to spring cleaning 【Parking lot】Yes 3 passenger cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start this week on February 1st! In this post, we will introduce the sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru"! 【Kawazu Nanadaru】 As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru has seven waterfalls. The name "tar" for waterfalls is a precious folk word that has been used since the Heian period, and it has its roots in "tarumi" sagging, which means dripping water. You can see the seven waterfalls over the course of about 1 hour on the boardwalk. In autumn, the "Amagi Road Maple Festival" is held. The Kawazu Nanadaru Tourism Association rents wheelchairs free of charge at each member store. You can go to Shokeidaru Falls in a wheelchair. Recommended course! How about parking your car in the parking lot and taking the stairs down to the waterfall? From Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop, take the bus bound for Shuzenji ↓ 10 minutes Get off at the Kawazu Nanadaru Promenade Upper Entrance Bus Stop Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop Departure Time Revised on April 1, 2023 9:05 10:20 11:05 11:55 13:10 14:00 14:35 15:40 16:45 17:30 ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Nanadaru 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Parking lot】 Yes Approximately 60 passenger cars, 4 large buses

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will guide you through the charm of the city that will make you want to visit Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Best regards! ◆◆◆ What is Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City is located in the northeastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is a vibrant city with a population of about 1.54 million as of April 2023 Reiwa 5. Since it is adjacent to Tokyo, it has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times. It has both the aspect of an industrial zone and the aspect of a city where nature and culture coexist. Kawasaki City has a long history, and in the Edo period, it flourished as one of the 53 Tokaido roads. In addition, Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple has been crowded with worshippers since ancient times, and about 3 million people visit Kawasaki Daishi for the first time alone, and the number of first-time worshippers in 2023 is the third highest in Japan after Meiji Jingu Shrine and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Currently, the King Sky Front, which creates new industries based on world-class research, with a focus on the life sciences and environmental fields, is located right in front of Haneda Airport, making it a hub for open innovation. ◆◆◆ Introduction of sightseeing spots in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Here are some of the most popular tourist spots in Kawasaki City, albeit briefly. ◇ Tokaido Kawasaki Hostel Exchange Center You can learn about the history of the area at a facility that conveys the atmosphere that flourished as a post town "Kawasaki-juku" on the 53rd line of the Tokaido Highway. ◇Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery It is a museum that exhibits valuable ukiyo-e prints that are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, directly connected to the north exit of JR Kawasaki Station. ◇ Ikuta Ryokuchi It is the largest urban park in Kawasaki City and is popular as an urban oasis. Admission is free, and many cherry blossom viewers visit as a famous place for cherry blossoms in the spring season. ◇Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum It is a facility where you can experience the world of the works of the national manga artist "Fujiko F. Fujio-sensei" who created "Doraemon". In addition to Japanese, voice guidance is available in four languages: English, Chinese, and Korean, so foreign tourists visiting Japan can enjoy it with confidence. ◇Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium It is a new sensation entertainment aquarium that opened in front of Kawasaki Station in July 2020. Inside the museum, the beautiful watersides of the world are reproduced, and various creatures are exhibited. ◇ Todoroki Ryokuchi It is a park located almost in the center of Kawasaki City, and it is an urban park with facilities such as Todoroki track and field stadium, the home of Kawasaki Frontale of the J1 soccer team, and tennis courts. ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City Factory Night View ◆◆◆ The night view of the factories on the "Metropolitan Expressway Kanagawa No. 6 Kawasaki Line", "Ogibashi", and "around the Shiohama Canal" in Kawasaki City, which has developed as an industrial zone, creates a fantastic contrast of light and shadow, creating a otherworldly scenery. The factory night view cruise, where you can see the night view of the factory area such as the Keihin Industrial Area from the boat, is also popular, and you can enjoy the scenery that can only be experienced here. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ ◇Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime City It is a festival that represents Kawasaki City, which is held every year in July, and is popular as a summer tradition. The cool sound of about 30,000 wind chimes of 900 types gathered from all over the country heals visitors. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival It is the largest festivals in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, and the highlight is the Great Mikoshi Shrine. In addition, the "Ancient Miyaza Ceremony," a ceremony in which dishes using ancient cooking methods are offered to the gods, is designated as a Kanagawa Prefectural Folk Cultural Property. Kawasaki City is a fascinating city full of unique landscapes where history, rich nature, and advanced industrial areas coexist. Please visit this wonderful city and experience it all. The area around Kawasaki Station is constantly being reborn as a new city in a new history, but when you step into the alley, you will see a row of bars full of Showa retro. We also recommend a trip to find your favorite store in Kawasaki City! We will continue to deliver tourist information about Kawasaki City to everyone, so thank you.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This time, we will introduce hot spring spots that will heal your tired body when you visit the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting next week on February 1st. 【Funado no Banya】 A superb open-air bath and foot bath with a panoramic view of Sagami Bay You can enjoy various nature experiences such as barbecue of freshly caught seafood, various set meals, salt making, and tangerine jam making. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Funado no Banya 【Address】358-2 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0432 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】20 cars 【Other】Nature experience is reservation-only.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Many of you may not be able to wait for the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, which starts next week on February 1st Here are some recommended dining spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely try when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Izu Seafood Donburiya" The south exit of Kawazu Station, which is famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms. 30 seconds on foot. A seafood bowl specialty store with high-quality ingredients that has reached the season of Izu "Donburiya" Please enjoy it together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu seafood donburiya 【Address】Shizuoka Prefecture Kamo-gun Kawazu-cho Hama 163-1 【Phone number】0558320339 【Business hours】11:00~21:00 15:00~17:00 break time 【Regular holiday】Irregular holidays 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. In Kawazu Town, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start on February 1st, where you can feel the arrival of spring one step ahead! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Experience-based Zoo iZoo" iZoo is Japan's largest Reptile and Amphibian zoo. This facility was opened as an experiential zoo that proposes breeding experiences and ways to visit animals that could not be done at conventional zoos and aquariums. From small children to adults, please touch Reptiles and amphibians that you do not usually have the opportunity to interact with to your heart's content. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Experience-type zoo iZoo 【Address】406-2 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0003 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 Last admission until 16:30 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the first cherry blossom festival to be held in Honshu, will finally start on February 1st! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Bagatelle Park" It is a rose garden featuring a geometric pattern that reproduces the Bagatelle Park in Paris in France as it is. At its peak, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom gracefully. Please enjoy the beauty and scent of roses that touch the five senses to your heart's content. Flower season: Spring roses 4/28~6/30, Autumn roses 10/1~11/30 ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Address】 1073 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-2200 【Business hours】9:00-18:00 7/1~9/30,12/1~4/27 9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Every Wednesday and Thursday, the following Monday if it is a national holiday except every day during the flower season 【Parking lot】Yes, 200 passenger cars large bus available

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association! Located in the southeast of the Izu Peninsula, Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is surrounded by a warm climate and abundant nature. With a population of about 6,500 people as of December 2023, this town offers tourists a peaceful experience in the great outdoors. In this first post, we will deliver the charms of sightseeing spots, events, and special products of Kawazu Town, so please take a look to the end. ◆◇◆ Recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Here are some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kawazu Town! ・Kawazu Nanadaru As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru Falls is a powerful tourist spot consisting of seven waterfalls Kamadaru Falls, Ebidaru Falls, Hebidaru Falls, Shokeidaru Falls, Kanidaru Falls, Deaidaru Falls, and Oodaru Falls. There is a promenade with a total length of 850 meters, and there are attractions such as a suspension bridge and a statue of Izu no Odoriko along the way. When the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves are in full bloom, its beauty stands out even more and attracts visitors. ・Kawazu Bagatelle Park Opened in 2001 as a reproduction of the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom in the park. In the park, there is also a perfume mixing experience and a rose school to make original scents. ・Hatcho Pond It is a pond located at an altitude of 1173 meters above sea level. It can only be visited by hiking for about 2 hours each way, but since it is surrounded by the Amagi primeval forest, you can enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn leaves throughout the year. ・Experience-based zoo iZoo The zoo was opened with the concept of Reptiles, and Reptiles such as turtles, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons, and snakes are abundantly bred in the zoo. There are also many rare varieties on display that can only be seen here. Since it is an "experiential zoo", there is also a corner where you can interact with Reptiles. ・Funado no Banya It is a facility where you can enjoy a spectacular open-air bath overlooking Sagami Bay, a foot bath, and a barbecue using fresh local seafood. ・Imaihama Beach It is one of the most popular beaches on the Izu Peninsula with the highest ranking of "AA" water quality on the beach facing Sagami Bay. It is a 2-minute walk from Izukyu "Imaihama Kaigan Station", so it is crowded with many tourists in the summer. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches make it a true summer paradise. ◆ ◇ ◆ Specialty of Kawazu Town in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ In Kawazu Town, you can enjoy fresh gourmet foods such as wasabi, sweetfish, and snow crab grown in the high-quality water flowing from Mt. Amagi, as well as lobsters and sazae caught in Sagami Bay. The local cuisine made with these will captivate the palate of visitors. ◆◇◆ Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival that heralds spring ◆◇◆ Kawazu Town is known throughout the country as the birthplace of Kawazuzakura Kawazu Sakura. Many of you may have seen it introduced on TV during the cherry blossom viewing season. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early-blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom around February, about one month earlier than those in Tokyo. The "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during this peak season of Kawazu cherry blossoms. Approximately 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in the entire area around the Kawazu River, and many stalls are lined up during the event, and various events are held, such as the illumination of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is a popular event in Kawazu Town, which is visited by about 1 million people every year. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 Reiwa 6 will be held from February 1 Thursday to February 29 Thursday. ◆ ◇ ◆ Healing time at a hot spring in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ The hot springs in Kawazu Town are the best spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. There are a wide variety of hot spring facilities that provide relaxation for the mind and body of visitors. There is also a day-trip hot spring facility, so please use it. From traditional Japanese minshuku to hotels with modern amenities, there are accommodations to suit your needs. Why don't you soothe the fatigue of your trip with delicious meals and pleasant service that make use of local ingredients? ◆◇◆ Enjoy sightseeing in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Natural beauty, delicious gastronomy and surprising sights await you. We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots that will be your best memories on this account, so please follow us.

Kiyoken 'Selectable Ehomaki Series' Now on Sale!! Kiyoken Co., Ltd. will offer its unique 'Selectable Ehomaki Series' for a limited number of items on February 1 (Thursday), 2 (Friday), and 3 (Saturday), 2024. The lineup includes the "Kofuku Ehomaki" priced at 880 yen (tax included) and the "Shumai Ehofuman" priced at 400 yen (tax included). The lucky direction for 2024 is east-northeast. Do you prefer a classic roll or something different? Try making a wish with Kiyoken's selectable Ehomaki. "Kofuku Ehomaki" 880 yen (tax included) ※Sold at room temperature Contents (ingredients) 1. Sea bream soboro 2. Vinegared rice with scallops 3. Nanohana (rapeseed blossoms) 4. Sweet vinegar-pickled crab-flavored kamaboko 5. Sliced simmered bamboo shoots 6. Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) 7. Ginger and kelp mix Size Length: approx. 18 cm Diameter: approx. 5 cm "Shumai Ehofuman" 400 yen (tax included) ※Sold at room temperature and frozen Each bun is carefully crafted to "wrap in good fortune." We recommend ordering early. Frozen versions are available via mail order and at some stores. Size Length: approx. 10 cm Diameter: approx. 4 cm

[Zushi City] All About Zushi! Station Front Shopping Street Stamp Rally (Announcement) "I know the name Zushi, but what kind of town is it?" "When you think of Zushi, you think of the sea!" We’ve heard many comments like this, but the truth is... there are lots of charming shops!! Each shopping street has a completely different atmosphere, so you can feel the unique character of each one♪ From long-loved established shops to stylish cafes and boutiques, and so many dining and takeout options that you’ll be spoiled for choice, come and discover the distinctive hidden gems across Zushi’s six lively, energetic shopping streets♪ 1) Event period: Friday, January 5, 2024 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024 2) Event name: All About Zushi! Station Front Shopping Street Stamp Rally 3) Venue: The six shopping streets around JR Zushi Station → 3) Venue: The six shopping streets around JR Zushi Station (Ikeda Street, Nagisa Street, Shin-Zushi Street, Zushi Daishi Street, Yawata Street, Zushi Ginza Street; in no particular order) 4) Access: JR Zushi Station: about 60 minutes from Tokyo, about 30 minutes from Yokohama 5) Inquiries: Zushi City Tourism Association 6) Phone number: 046-873-1111

【Oiso Town】 Departing Oiso! Day trip bus tour for skiing and snowboarding at Kawaba Village (Notice) A ski and snowboard tour will be held in Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture, which has an economic partnership agreement with Oiso Town. The tour also stops at Kawaba Denen Plaza, ranked No. 1 among roadside stations nationwide. You can also apply for lift tickets, rentals, and ski school at the same time♪ Date and time: Saturday, February 3 Application period: Until 5:00 PM on Friday, January 19 Event organizer: Council for Creating Oiso’s Unique Comfort Please enjoy this Oiso round-trip day bus tour

Kiyoken “Irodori Chirashi Bento” Now on Sale!! –A colorful chirashi sushi that evokes the arrival of spring– Kiyoken Co., Ltd. will offer the limited-time Irodori Chirashi Bento (¥1,100, tax included) from Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, April 7, 2024. This spring-ready bento features a showy chirashi sushi topped with colorful ingredients such as shredded kinshi tamago, shrimp, crab flakes, and yamaseri (mountain parsley). It also includes dressed spring vegetables like nanohana (rape blossoms) and bamboo shoot skin, plus a dessert of sakura-shaped hanamochi (flower rice cake). Why not welcome spring with Kiyoken’s Irodori Chirashi Bento? Name: Irodori Chirashi Bento Price: ¥1,100 (tax included) Sales period: From Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, April 7, 2024 (scheduled)

Isehara Flower Report January 22, 2024 Plum blossoms at Hinata Yakushi, Ugakubunko, and the General Sports Park …They are beginning to bloom. Plum trees across Isehara City are starting to flower. Perhaps due to the warm winter, they seem to be blooming earlier than usual. Their fragrance is lovely, and they let us feel the arrival of spring a little sooner. By the way, the wintersweet (roubai) also blooms this season with yellow flowers, but it belongs to the wintersweet family and is a different species from the rose-family plums. In any case, we look forward to seeing them in full bloom.

✨Illumination Event✨ From Saturday, January 27th to Saturday, February 24th, illuminations will light up the area in front of Tomakomai Station at night. The opening will feature a live music performance and a sky lantern launch among other activities!🎶😊 Come and enjoy the sparkling snowy scenery.⛄✨

“2024 Ecopa Winter Festival” Held on January 21, the festival featured events like a parent-and-child snowman contest and a fukumaki (bean-throwing) ceremony! The snowmen in photos 1 and 2 won the top prize and the excellence prize✨ What amazing creations! Everyone, from children to adults, was having a great time😆