It is the marble hand water of Tokachi Gokoku Shrine This time, it's based on blue. There is also a snowflake-like decoration and it is cool. There are two more this year.

A smash-hit event is now underway!!! Suwa Lake Summer Night Fireworks 2024🎆 Friday, July 26th – Sunday, August 25th *Except August 15th* Starts at 8:30 PM (about 10 minutes) Every evening throughout the period, fireworks launch from the lake. Nowhere else in Japan features a nightly ten-minute display like Suwa Lake!!! The true pleasure of the Summer Night Fireworks is watching the show unhurriedly from the lakeside lawn without the crowds🎇 Enjoy dazzling fireworks choreographed to music on the night breeze.

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

The rainbow colored flower field in hokkaido. Hokkaido surprises it's visitor with magnificent views in winter as well as in summer. During very hot and humid summer the flower field named shikisainooka was adorned with various flowers. Which looks like a rainbow field. The view is very eye shooting.

"Shinshu Venus Line Drive Stamp Rally" ★Collect smartphone stamps at sightseeing spots and earn rewards! The Venus Line is a 75.2 km scenic road stretching from Chino to Ueda in Nagano Prefecture. It winds through the highland area of Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, located near the geographic center of Honshu, and ranks among Japan’s premier driving routes. The average elevation is about 1,400 meters, and the highest point, the Utsukushigahara Highlands, reaches about 2,000 meters. Would you like to take your time enjoying this beautiful drive, stopping at various spots along the way? There are hot springs, delicious local dishes, Shinshu souvenirs, and breathtaking scenery!!! We look forward to seeing you! ■ Period From Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Thursday, October 31, 2024 ■ Area Chino, Suwa, Shimosuwa, Tateshina, Nagawa, Ueda ● Stamp spots: 30 locations 【Tateshina Area】2 spots 【Suwa Area】9 spots 【Kirigamine, Yashima, Kurumayama Area】3 spots 【Shirakaba Lake, Megami Lake Area】7 spots 【Wada, Takayama Area】4 spots 【Ueda, Takeshi Area】5 spots For details → Search for "Shinshu Venus Line Drive Stamp Rally"!

Hyogo Prefecture Tamba Sasayama City Sasayama Castle Ren The lotus flower is also a Representative flower of summer! I took a picture of only one flower from the dark green.

Summer is the festive season. Several festival occurs during the summer time all over the country. This is one is taken from Shinjuku Eisa festival. During the festival time I saw this young, energetic and enthusiastic boy. He was very happy to perform. Despite very hot humid summer he performed delightfully.

The "Yamamoto and Sunflower Festival" in Yamamoto Towns, Watari-gun, Miyagi Prefecture was held in from July 19~28. Approximately 2.8 million sunflowers bloomed on a vast area of farmland of about 7.6 hectares.

Speaking of summer in Tokyo, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival It was the best fireworks festival in the Kanto region in terms of both tradition and formality, and a total of about 20,000 fireworks at the first and second venues lit up the night sky of Tokyo.

Himawari Yuyu Farm 🌻 in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture After all, when it comes to summer, it's sunflowers! It seems that they are doing it until August 4th.

A flower field adjacent to the Roadside Station "Kasaoka Bay Farm" in Kasaoka City. Summer flowers sunflowers are blooming endlessly. The sunset in the flower garden was also beautiful.

Shutter speed 8 seconds with drone It's a little far from the Kiso River. I cut it ✂out as much as I could 😅. Mie Prefecture Kuwana City Water Township fireworks festival * Flight over the Kiso River has been confirmed. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Located on the western edge of tokyo​, okutama​ offers a striking contrast to the urban landscape. With its lush mountains, serene lakes, and a mesmerizing limestone cave, Okutama provides an ideal setting for both exhilarating outdoor activities and peaceful relaxation. Its close proximity to the city center makes it a popular choice for day trips.

After all, the season in Biei is summer. Biei in July is the hill of Shikisai no Oka There were a few clouds over Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, but I was able to enjoy the colorful flower fields and wonderful scenery

Hope for the reconstruction of the Noto earthquake This is rice field art in Gyoda City, Saitama Jade Prefecture. Every year, volunteers spend one week creating various shapes. This year, they prayed for the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Please come and visit us 😆

This is a photo of the "lantern procession" held on the day of the Itsukushima Shrine Kangen-sai Festival on July 22. On the day of the Kangen-sai Festival, we welcomed the barges returning from the opposite shore at Nagahama Shrine with lantern lights, and then walked to Itsukushima Shrine with the lanterns lit. The night breeze was pleasant.

‘Kami‑Suwa Kaido Town Walk and Sake Stroll’ Confirmed!! ■Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:00 PM–5:00 PM This event invites you to walk along about 500 meters of Koshu Kaido and visit five sake breweries lined up there, enjoying a town stroll and fine local sake. Following last year, the main venue will again be set up as a pedestrian zone. We warmly look forward to your participation. ※Please note that on October 5, individual paid tastings at each of the five breweries and the five‑brewery tour will be suspended all day. About the Kami‑Suwa Kaido Town Walk and Sake Stroll Along Koshu Kaido near JR Kami‑Suwa Station, five sake brewers stand side by side. Locally known as the Suwa Five Breweries, they work with residents who cherish the town’s history and culture to preserve regional food traditions. This event began in 1998 when residents organized a simultaneous opening of the five breweries so everyone could enjoy local sake. This year marks the 40th occasion. In addition to local sake and cuisine, the whole area around JR Kami‑Suwa Station becomes a day for residents and visitors from inside and outside Nagano Prefecture and abroad to enjoy together: the Suwa Five Breweries simultaneous brewery opening day. You can walk among the five breweries, choose each brewery’s proud offerings, and enjoy comparing their tastes. Each brewery will offer at least five types of local sake for visitors to try. Enjoy Shinshu’s food culture at snack stalls run by local residents. Please relax and enjoy your sake and snacks at the rest areas within the venue. ★Event Details Date and Time Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Held rain or shine Participation Ticket Price 4,000 yen (tax included) Number of Tickets 3,000 How to Purchase Tickets eplus (e‑plus) Sales start Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 10:00 AM Reception Desk ■Location Suwappea Station Front Exchange Terrace (Suwacchao) Ark Suwa 3F, 1‑6‑1 Suwa, Suwa, Nagano ■Reception Hours 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Exchange for the original participation hinoki masu (cedar sake box) Main Venue Suwa Five Breweries Street, Motomachi, Suwa, Nagano Prefecture About 600 meters toward Tokyo from JR Kami‑Suwa Station. Route 20 running through the venue will be reserved for pedestrians. Please see the link below for details. ※Please use public transportation to reach the venue. ※There is no parking available. ※Do not park without permission around the venue. Inquiries Suwa Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) Phone: 0266‑52‑2111 (Reception hours Weekdays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) Requests for Visitors at the Venue Residents also live in the streets that become the venue. Please follow the rules below. ・Please be careful not to drink too much Excessive drinking can cause acute alcohol poisoning or other health problems. ・Tasting just enough to feel pleasantly tipsy is the best way to enjoy the event. ・Please use the toilets. ・The venue is in a residential area. Do not urinate or defecate outside restroom facilities. ・Please eat and drink at the designated rest areas. ・Eating and drinking outside the venue inconveniences residents greatly. Consuming food or drink outside the rest areas provided by the executive committee is prohibited. ・Drunk driving is strictly prohibited. ・It is illegal to drive cars, bicycles, or other vehicles after drinking. ・Please check your health on the morning of the event. ・Those with a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher on the day cannot participate. ・Please confirm your health before coming; if you feel unwell, refrain from attending. ・Tickets will not be refunded for nonattendance due to poor health. ※For more details, search the web for “上諏訪街道 まちあるき 吞みあるき”!!! We look forward to seeing you🎶

Festivals 🏮 to celebrate children This is the "Chichibu Kawase Festival" held in Chichibu City, Jade Prefecture. Held in every summer as a festival to celebrate children. As a Finale, the fireworks is also Gari, but this time the festival float alone 📸 It's summer, isn't it? 🤤

Snake Road 🐍 A bird's-eye view of a mountain forest in Gifu Prefecture. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

Kuki Lantern Festival, Tenno-sama The Japanese lantern Festival 🏮 where Kuki is most excited Festival floats from each In the town gather for the Annual event! The festival of Saitama is the lantern Festival 🤤

On Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th, the summer festival of Wakaichioji Shrine, one of the nation's Important Cultural Properties, will take place. The children's yabusame (mounted archery), a rare sight nationwide, will move hearts with its charming display of courage. A procession of children and the coordinated stage parade pulling will also be held. Please come and enjoy this historic festival.

Daisen Senmaida is the only rain-fed rice field in Japan in Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City. Period of hot summer, there was a carpet of greenery. It is a superb view that has been selected as a "One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan".

Summer tradition About 300 glass wind chimes were displayed in the concourse in front of the ticket gates at JR Kami‑Suwa Station. The wind chimes 🎐 are painted with fireworks 🎇, sunflowers 🌻 and morning glory flowers, and their cool, soothing tones delight visitors to Suwa and local residents. The wind chimes will remain on display through early August. Please do come to Suwa!

Kamisuwa Onsen Morning Market The annual Kamisuwa Onsen Morning Market invites you to wake up early on Sunday mornings and join us. Fresh vegetables, sweets, local farm produce, and many more. Dates: July 14, 2024 – September 22, 2024 Held every Sunday for a total of 11 times Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Location: Around the Katakura-kan parking area ※ The market may be canceled in the event of unavoidable rain.

A castle in the sky that suddenly appears This is a place called 😆 Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture Famous for the collaboration between the sea of clouds and the castle, many people come 🚶 to see it early in the morning Take a look at the sea of clouds, which is not often in front of you 😆

Every year, I go to Lake Notari in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture to enjoy this period This year Kiss I heard that the flowers bloom early every year so I visit about a week earlier than I did. As expected, it was not in full bloom, but the petals were vigorous and worth seeing. Above all, Impression by the blue sky Roux reflected on the surface of the lake! I visited many times and the sunniest weather ever! I came to ♪ enjoy Nature to the fullest

An oasis 🌻 of buildings Artificial flowers can also be enjoyed and healed. What a strength that does not wither. You can enjoy it 😊 for a long time until September 16th Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Dai Nagoya Building Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm JAPAN Aichi 2024/7

wind chime Festival of Ko Minamoto ji Temple in Tamba City, 🎐 Hyogo Prefecture Held in from Sunday, July 14 to Sunday, August 25 this year.

Right now in Suwa City, nikko kisuge are in bloom on Kirigamine. Hydrangeas are in full bloom around the city. There are hydrangea viewing spots throughout the city. In Suwa City, Shoganji Temple is even nicknamed Hydrangea Temple. During this rainy season, why not head out with an umbrella to enjoy the hydrangeas as they change their beautiful sevenfold colors? Even in the rainy season, you can savor the unique charm of Japan during this time of year 🎶