At Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, 🤍 I found a hydrangea of.

Good morning, everyone.

Events Announcement!!

On June 1, 2025, the "City of Photography" will celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Implementation of various Events for the Town residents and those who take care of them on a daily basis to enjoy the "Town of Photography" on this 40th anniversary day.

At the Higashikawa Town Culture Gallery, a photo exhibition and talk show by photographer Minoru Okuda, who lives in In the town, will be Held in by matching the answers to crosswords Publication in the May issue of PR, and a talk Events to coincide with the publication of the "40th Anniversary Magazine of the Town of Photography".

In addition, at the Higashikawa Town Combined Exchange facilities Sento Pyua, a Lively atmosphere ball flight experience, a Kitchen Car Stalls, a concert by Tokiko Kato, and a hand-held fireworks by the Higashikawa hand-held fireworks Flame Friendship Association will be Held in.

The main Events will be celebrated by everyone gathered to celebrate their 40th birthday and sing "Happy Birthday♪" with Tokiko Kato!

We would like to celebrate the 40th birthday of "The Town of Photography" with everyone, so we look forward to seeing you there.

On the day of the event, you will not be able to Use the Car parking lot of Sentopia premises, which will be the venue, due to the Held in of Lively atmosphere balls and hand-held fireworks Events, so please Use a public Car parking lot near you, such as JA Higashikawa or Higashikawacho Town hall.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

Contact Us:
Higashikawa Town Photo Division
TEL: 0166-82-2111 (ext. 590)

Photographed 5/26/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu approach to the temple.
It's already hydrangea season.

It was already 5 o'clock on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama that day, the weather was very good like going to shoot the sunset, the first time I arrived in Toyama, I was attracted by the train next to the station and decided to sit over, but because the first time I got on the train, I found that I was sitting in the opposite direction, and it was almost dark when I turned back to the station, and I was afraid that I would take the wrong seat again and decided to use it, and after walking for about 10 minutes, I finally caught the beautiful blue hour, and pressed the shutter under the breeze of the spring evening to record this beautiful moment.

At Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture, which I visited on a trip, I was able to see a water mirror of Tambo reflecting the mountains with a superb view.

✨ The mysterious blue Squid spawning season has arrived ✨

From Spring to summer, the drama of life unfolds in the sea.
🌸🌊 From April to June, this season is the spawning season for blue Squid.
It is a precious time to encounter a special sea scene that will remain in your heart "Only now".

The first time I experienced diving was just during the spawning season of this blue Squid.
🦑 Swimming softly in the water, and a silent ritual to connect lives.
I even now remember being overwhelmed and gasping for breath at the mystery of the sea.

The female of the blue Squid is escorted by the male,
At the base of seaweed, in the crevices of corals, and in the spawning beds set up by fishery cooperatives,
Eggs that look like white pearls are carefully laid one by one.
🤍 Its appearance is fantastic, yet somehow ephemeral.

There are males who swim alone.
It is a male whose courtship did not come true.
Under the straightforward instinct of connecting lives, a quiet "choice of life" is taking place in the sea.

🐚 Having finished laying eggs, the female finishes her role and quietly closes her life.
When you witness the moment of "risking your life to connect your life", the back of your chest gradually warms up.
You will be deeply moved by the great power and mystery of the sea.

🏝️ At Hokule'a Shonan, we carefully guide you to the spawning scene of blue Squid unique to this season every year.
Because of the small number of people, we deliver a "sea experience" that you can observe closely.

📷 That atmosphere, that quiet impression that cannot be conveyed by photographs.
Please try it out in Water.

And so that first-timers and those with blanks can participate with peace of mind,
The instructor will support you 💁 ♂️💁 ♀️

🌿 At this time of year, when the water temperature and transparency begin to stabilize, it is ideal for diving.
🌊 A special Impression that you can never experience on land awaits you.

Why don't you go and see the "baton of life" unfolding in the sea together?
The once-in-a-lifetime story of the blue Squid will surely remain deep in ✨ your heart

#VisitJapan #KanagawaTravel #ManazuruDiving  #ExploreJapan #ScubaDivingJapan #HokuleaShonan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanNature #OceanAdventure
#TravelToJapan #JapanBeachLife #DiscoverJapan #HiddenGemsJapan

Today, it's Mr. 168's breakfast.
Taiwanese rice balls and citrus soy milk 🍋.
Taiwanese rice balls contain mustard greens, meat noodles (Lawson), fried eggs, takwan (fried bread), and yujo (fried bread). In addition, black Rice is used. Citrus soy milk contains lemon and is very tasty.
Thank you for opening early in the morning. 😊

**Ehime Prefecture Niihama City Flowering Information**

(1) Satsuki at the "Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall" in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is in 🌸 Best time to visit
Best time to visit is until the end of May.

[Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall HP] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
With the aim of conveying the history and significance of the Besshi Copper Mine to future generations for a long time,
It opened in 1975 (Showa 50), two years after the closure of the Besshi Copper Mine.
Inside the facility, there are Historical materials, ores, mining technology documents since the opening of the mine,
Documents on the life of the mine and other items related to the Besshi Copper Mine are on display.

Address: 〒792-0844 3-13 Kadono-Shinden-cho, Niihama-shi, Ehime
TEL.0897-41-2200　FAX.0897-41-9459
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(2) Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture "Minetopia Besshi" and "Shaku Yakuen"
Late bloomers 🌸 are in bloom

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Minetopia Besshi utilized the site of the Besshi Copper Mine in June of 1991 (Heisei 3).
Opened as a tourist facilities!
Minetopia Besshi has two main areas.
The first is the Hadeba area, and the second is the Tohei area.

◎ The end participation area is also certified as a Main Building and Roadside Station with Complex facility.
Souvenirs shop, mine sightseeing, and placer gold mining experience in the park
There are Thereare Besko Hot spring ~ Hot Spring in the Sky ~, Akagane Kids Park, Restaurant, etc.
 📍 About 20 minutes by car from Niihama Station
  　It takes about 10 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange.

◎ The Tohira area is in the mountains 30 minutes away by Car from the Main Building end participation area There is a
It is commonly known as the "Machu Picchu of the East" and is made of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat from all over the country.
It is a popular area visited by tourists over narrow and rugged roads in search of industrial heritage.
　📍 About 50 minutes by car from Niihama Station
　  It takes about 40 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange.
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kurakurakura Festival 2025
The kurakurakura Festival returns this year.
The Taketa–Bungo Ono area, fed by abundant mountain waters, hosts a wide variety of breweries and distilleries producing sake, shochu, wine and craft beer.
Special limited-time experience programs will be held at those breweries.

❚ What is the kurakurakura Festival
The Taketa–Bungo Ono area features a diverse range of producers, from sake and shochu to wine, craft beer and whisky.
Alongside enjoying great drinks, visitors can take part in many exclusive, limited-time brewery experiences.
Learn about the breweries and you’ll love the drinks even more.
Whether you’re a fan of alcohol or not, discover new ways to enjoy these beverages.

[Event Period] Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
[Venues] Eight breweries across the Taketa–Bungo Ono area

For details, please check the link below.

■■■Access to central Bungoono 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

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Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono City
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https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250526event-bungoono/

Chowa Town Whispering Shrine
Whispering Shrine at Marmelo's Station Nagato. It was 😍 fashionable!

If you whisper from both sides to the "otoliths" that you can see in the back, the edge will be tied ... 🤭🌟

#Chowa Town #Marmelo's Station Nagato #Whispering Shrine #Japanese Umbrellas #Nagano

Photographed on April 12, 25.
Before Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Cold onion soup, salad, latte and Neapolitan. 🥗☕️🍝

Otofuke's town flower "Lily of the valley"

It was blooming behind the tourist association!
Representative flowers 🌼 that signal the arrival of Spring
The flowers that look like a series of bells are 💓 cute
* Please note that lily of the valley is poisonous Thereare.

From May 21st, Aero K Airlines has been operating direct flights between Obihiro ~ Cheongju! 🛫
You can get 😮✨ to Korea in about 3 hours
Please Use it by all means! !!
* The photo is the Scene of 5/21.

《Period of operation》
May 21, 2025 ~ October 24, 2025
3 round trips per week (Monday, Water, Friday) 🛬
* For detailed information, please refer to the Official Website of Tokachi Obihiro Airports.

Hello, this 😃 is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls Store! In Shosenkyo Gorge in early summer, where the fresh greenery is dazzling, the refreshing breeze and the murmur of the clear streams will soothe your ✨ soul
Senga Waterfall streams down the craggy rock surface is truly a spectacular view. There is no 🍃 doubt that you will be impressioned by the art woven by Nature

And here are some recommendations that are perfect for this season!
We have 🍇🍾 started selling "Delaware Nigori Sparkling Wine"
Roux tea has a sweet and sour taste, and gentle foam Unfolds comfortably.
If you drink it cold, the heat and humidity will blow away at once!
If you taste it in nature, there is no doubt that all five senses ☺️ will be healed

The terrace offers a space 🌿 where you can relax and feel the murmur of the river up close
There are plenty of photo spots, and there are 📸✨ also memories with cute art installations and waterfalls in the background.

Shosenkyo Gorge shows a different expression in each four seasons.
Enjoy a special wine time with a superb view of Fresh greenery Only ♪ now

We look forward 💚 to your visit

Photographed 5/22/25.
Prayer to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

We will introduce ♩ Official website tourism association that is packed with the charms of Nagano Prefecture's Sakuho Town, such as Tourist Information, Access Information, and restaurant Information

It is also convenient for checking before traveling!
Please take a ☺ look

▶ Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Tourism Association Home page is here
https://yachiho-kogen.jp/

In Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture, the Mitsuba azaleas are in best time to visit.
Bright pink shines on the soft fresh greenery, and this season makes you feel good just by walking.
Please come and ☺ see the scenery Only now

Photographed 5/22/25.
We Prayer the Higashi Township Shrine in Hara inn.

At Rokka no Mori, Shirane-aoi, large-flowered Trillium, and anemone are in full bloom 😊

At the attached Rokka’ café (Rokkafe), you can enjoy freshly made Marusei butter sand, so please try one during tea time after strolling through the garden 🎵

📌 Rokka no Mori
[Open Period] April 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025
[Opening Hours]
■ April, May, August, September, October 10:00–16:00
Shop: 10:30–16:00, Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)

■ June, July 9:00–16:00
Shop: 9:30–16:00 Café: 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)

[Admission]
Adults ¥1,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥500

[Access]
🚗 About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 20 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport,
🚌 About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai)
From Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai it’s about a 15-minute walk, or rent a bicycle at Michi-no-Eki Nakasatsunai and cycle about 5 minutes

https://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/%E5%85%AD%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE-

The 56th Takashima Castle Festival
Hi all! It's 💦 been a hot day
By the way, I'm worried about the weather this weekend, but the Takashima Castle festival There are on the 25th (Sunday).
In festivals commemorating the reconstruction of the Castle keep of Takashima Castle in Showa 45, in addition to events such as Drums, dragon god dances, and woodcuts, Suwa City recommended souvenir exhibitions and sales are scheduled in the venue.
・Date & Time⇒ 2025 (Reiwa 7) Sunday, May 25 9:00~15:00
・Location: ⇒ Takashima Park
・Events⇒ Stage events, various merchandise sales
・Car parking lot ⇒ Suwa Lake Events Plaza (for visitors)

For details, please check the URL below!
https://suwacci.or.jp/suwayoiteko/lp/takashimajousai/

📢Limited time only! A special exhibition at Sakai City Tea Room Shin-an✨

On Sunday, May 18, the tea utensils used at the Teppō Blacksmith Residence’s tea-serving event are now on display at Sakai City Tea Room Shin-an!👀

✨Featured tea utensils on display…
Works by ceramic artist Takahiro Koga, who champions “anti-wabi-sabi”!
Flashy × studs × a reinterpretation of tradition = one-of-a-kind tea ceremony pieces🔥
The exhibition runs through Wednesday, May 28!
Please drop by and take a look if you’re in the neighborhood!🚶‍➡️

Hokkaido Heritage "Moor Hot Spring" 🌟

An introductory video of "Moor Hot Spring", which has been selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site, has been Open to the public on the official YouTube channel of Hokkaido Heritage!
The pure white Tokachi Plain and the amber-colored spring water that promotes beautiful skin ♨️
It is a wonderful video filled with many charms of moor hot spring!
Please take a look!

At the ‘‘Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park’’ in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture—situated almost in the exact center of the Chugoku region—the rose garden has reached peak bloom starting Wednesday, May 21, 2025!
Colorful roses are in full bloom, and each one is beautiful.

This rose garden was newly established in 2020 on roughly 400 square meters and features 118 varieties and 206 repeat-blooming rose shrubs. To enliven the north area and enhance the garden’s appeal, we began collaborating with rose enthusiasts from Shobara City in July 2024 to improve fertilization, perform detailed pruning, and train plants on arches and fences as part of ongoing cultivation and maintenance.
We have added varieties such as Michelangelo and Christian Dior to further enrich the rose garden. The garden is expected to be at its best from mid-May through late July and again from mid-October through late November.

Blooming information (as of May 21)
Name: Roses
Varieties currently in bloom: Peace, Queen Elizabeth, and many others
Bloom condition: Peak bloom
Blooming period: Mid-May to late July; early October to late November

Basic facility information
Location: Inside Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari
Address: 4-10 Mikkaichicho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 727-0021
Contact: Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000
Website: For details, check the official Kokuei Bihoku Hillside Park website!

Fukoji Hydrangeas

❚ Bloom Report as of May 22, 2025

Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture.
It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot.
At present, most hydrangeas are still buds.
We will update the bloom status as it progresses.

[Location] Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
[Access] About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station
[Parking] Available (free)
[Restrooms] Available

❚ Fukoji Temple
The rock-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, stands approximately 11 meters tall and ranks among Japan’s largest rock-carved Buddhas. The central giant figure represents Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo traditionally appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Although it is a large Fudo Myoo, it has a very approachable presence.
Fukoji is also called Hydrangea Temple for good reason, with many hydrangeas planted across the grounds. During the rainy season you can see abundant hydrangea blooms alongside the rock-carved Buddha.
The hydrangeas planted here are cared for by the temple and local community.

■■■ 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

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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Photographed 5/22/25.
I went to Omotesando bread and espresso at approach to the temple.
It's a moo toast set.
They are moo toast, salad, deli, fried eggs, bacon and yogurt. 🍞🥗🍳🥓
The word "mou" means "soft" in French. Moo toast is tender and delicious. 😊

🌸 Voting for "Gokase Hanami 2025" is now being 🌸 accepted [until June 6, 2025 (Friday)!] 】

Thank you all for applying for "Gokase Hanami 2025"!
Regrettably, the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 12 works 🙏✨ from all the entries

From these 12 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone

From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation

Here's 💡 how to vote

[Voting period: ~ until June 6, 2025 (Friday)]
⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person.

<If you want to vote from Google Forms>
・Transportation to "Voting Form" from the URL below
https://forms.gle/uBpw7C7xFDsDKBo2A
・Enter your e-mail address (required). Please include your name if you wish.
・Please select one of the 12 works, put a check mark on the work, and send your response.
⚠️ You do not need to log in, but please note that an email address is required.

<If you vote from Instagram>
・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association.
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・ Please select one of the 12 works introduced in the post with the hashtag "#Gokase Hanami 2025 Vote" and send ✍ the photo number by message or comment
⚠️ If you do not follow our Account, you will not be Subjected to the Prize Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful.

<If you vote from a polling station>
・ Gokase Town Town hall, Gokase Hot spring Mori no inn Kijiya, Transportation Car Voting at the polling station installed in "Gokase market-go"
・Choose one of the 12 works, fill in the work number, name, and email address on the ballot and post it in the voting envelope.

In addition, we will also set up a polling station at Gokase Secondary School, which collaborated with the Gokase Sakura Project, and ask students to cooperate in 💪✨ voting

⚠️ Please note that if the e-mail address is not filled in or cannot be deciphered due to random handwriting, it will not be Subject gift lottery.

Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗

(1) @sokoatari.urouro (1st photo)
(2) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (2nd photo)
(3) @ 920cherry71 (3rd photo)
(4) @_yuta610 (4th photo)
(5) Mr. @1230fuukeinoturishi (5th photo)
(6) Mr. @8215dr72 (6th photo)
(7) Mr. @code_name_cross_fire (7th photo)
(8) Mr. @sakai_0808 (8th photo)
(9) Mr. @reoron001219 (9th photo)
(10) Mr. @hisabou1958 (10th photo)
(11) @landscape133_22 (11th photo)
(12) @omilove.1203 (12th photo)

We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association

The moss phlox at Kinbira Park Campground is in Best time to visit!
At Kinbira Park, located on a Gently Sloping Hill, moss phlox blossoms bloom all over the place in the Spring sun, creating a ✨ spectacular view like a carpet of flowers

This moss phlox was planted in Showa 54 (Showa 54) and has been carefully nurtured by the local people. After so many years, it still entertains 🌸 many people

It is a 🎶 Spot where you can enjoy leisurely camping and picnics while viewing the cherry blossoms

If the weather is nice, be sure to visit Kimbi Luo Park!

Today, I had a morning activity.
It is milk tea with bread and espresso.

🎨 Tea service using contemporary artists' tea ware at Shin-an 🍵

📢 A tea gathering that used contemporary artists' tea ware from the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo has been held! 🎉

To let people enjoy the Expo experience within the city as well, a standing-style tea service using contemporary artists' tea ware is available for a limited time at Sakai City tea room Shin-an until Wednesday, May 28. ✨
Take this chance to enjoy a standing-style tea service using the tea ware that was used at the Expo♪

NEW OPEN on May 23! A new general store is opening in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture☕🌳
Its name is bonheur poche (bonheur poche). In French it means "pocket of happiness." The owner, Mr. Motoyoshi, is from Osaka and has worked mainly as an interior coordinator, contributing to the creation of over 1,000 homes.

Driven by a long-held wish to run a café, Mr. Motoyoshi opened Satoyama Cafe An in October 2024. Families, café lovers, and visitors from afar keep returning to Satoyama Cafe An. The café, renovated from a 100-year-old traditional house, feels stylish and refined while holding a hint of nostalgia. He places particular care on creating a comfortable atmosphere. He sources everyday goods that blend into daily life and add a little richness to living. Bonheur poche will also host workshops in the future. Both Satoyama Cafe An and bonheur poche will continue to develop as places that visitors can enjoy.

For details, see the Editorial Report on the Shobara Tourist Navi site, Shobara Tourist Navi.

Basic information for bonheur poche
Opening date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Address: 89 Kamihara-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Hours: 11:00–17:00
Closed: Monday and Tuesday; Sundays irregularly closed
Parking: Available (shared with Satoyama Cafe An)
Contact: 0824-74-6994 (shared with Satoyama Cafe An)