[English/Japanese] Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As previously mentioned, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes around Hachioji and Nishi-Hachioji Stations. There are also many cats in the Hanamachi area, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by the locals. Today we will introduce you to "shutters with cats painted on them" in Hachioji, the first of which is located in Hanamachi. The second one is a Nepalese curry restaurant located a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. Both have great designs! Tomorrow, February 22, is "Cat Day". As I mentioned before, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly city. There are protected cat cafes around Hachioji Station and Nishi Hachioji Station. In addition, there are many cats in the area around Hanamachi, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by locals. Today I would like to introduce the "shutter with a cat drawn" in Hachioji. The first is located in Huajie. The other is a Nepalese curry shop that is a 2-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. Both have wonderful designs!

It is the cherry blossom of Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, "Kodama Senbon Sakura". It is famous in the northern part of Saitama Prefecture. Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom every year. I'm looking forward to it again this year.

I took this photo at "Aqua Park Shinagawa" near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo! !! I visited to take pictures with a friend from the photography club. A dolphin parade is being held, and dolphins fly coolly in time with the light and sound. There is no doubt that you will be attracted by the cuteness and coolness of the dolphins!!! In addition to the parade, you can also see a jungle zone and sea animals such as penguins, seals, otters, and sharks! Please visit when you go to Shinagawa Station!

It is a building near Nogizaka Station in Tokyo. I was attracted by the buildings and the blue sky that made me feel like I was abroad, so I clicked the shutter. To change your mood a little, it is recommended to look up at the sky.

It is a wind chime festival of Shojuin in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture. There are many wind chime alleys in the precincts, and depending on the season, hydrangeas, sunflowers, and cosmos wind chimes are displayed. It is very cute, the tone is pleasant and soothing. At Shojuin, you can enjoy not only wind chimes but also the windows and ceiling maps of the guest hall all year round.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce Makoto Otsuka's post "Naritasan Shinshoji Temple". The gorgeous and colorful illuminations are beautiful. Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture is a large temple that boasts the largest number of worshippers in Chiba Prefecture. Since it is close to Narita Airport, many overseas tourists visit. It has benefits such as good luck, advancement, business prosperity, and love fulfillment, and is also a hot topic as a power spot. There are 30 types of ema and amulets, and there are also fortune drawing vending machines. There are a total of six types of red seals bestowed at the shrine. (300 yen common to each Mido) There is a Naritasan Goshuin MAP at the Gooma reception office, so why not go around while referring to it? On the approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, there are plenty of souvenir shops and gourmet spots. One of the most popular gourmet dishes is eel. In the Narita area, eel dishes have been used since the Edo period to heal the fatigue of worshippers. There is also a famous restaurant with a long history, and you can enjoy exquisite eel dishes. ◆Naritasan Shinshoji Temple◆ 【Address】〒286-0023 Chiba-ken, Narita-shi, Narita 1 【Access】 About a 15-minute walk from Keisei Narita Station or JR Line Narita Station 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

This is a night view photo taken from Manhattan Hills (already closed) of the Odakyu Department Store main store. There is Tokyo Mode Gakuen in front and there is a bus stop on the Four Main Line.

My today's recommendation is Hakone. From where one can see several things, like lake ashi, mount fuji, owakudani volcano and many more. But I thing the best part is ridding the pirate ship over the lake ashi and enjoy the breath taking view of mount Fuji from the lake and also the view of Heiwa no torii. This red color torii gate is very famous tourist spot in Hakone.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Na-chan's post "Illumination of Yomiuri Land". The gorgeous and colorful illuminations are beautiful. "Yomiuri Land" is a comprehensive leisure facility that straddles Inagi City, Tokyo and Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. There are 43 types of attractions, ranging from those that even small children can ride to screaming such as bungee jumping. Various events and collaboration events are also one of the attractions. The popular anime, Delicious Party ♡ Pretty Cure, and collaboration events with Hatsune Miku are being held. The event "Jewelmination", which is currently attracting attention, is the world's first to express the color of a gemstone with LEDs, and you can enjoy vivid illumination. (Period: Until Sunday, April 9) The collaboration between the fountain show "La Fontaine" held only for two days in winter and about 800 fireworks is a must-see. Highlights include images projected on the water screen from a huge 12-meter-high ring, 185 fountains, lasers and flames. And the fireworks in the winter sky are sure to impress. (Date: Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 18) The collaboration show with fireworks is only for two days, but the fountain show is still being held after that, so you can't miss it. For Yomiuri Land tickets, it is recommended to purchase advance tickets. It can be purchased at the official online ticket sales site "Yomiran CLUB" and Seven Tickets. ◆Yomiuri Land◆ 【Address】〒206-8725 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo 【Access】 From Keio Yomiuri Land Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line About 5 minutes by Yomiuri Land gondola "Sky Shuttle" Please check the official website for details.

This photo was taken when I went on a trip to Hakone on New Year's Day. I took this photo in front of Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, at Hydrangea Bridge. Kanagawa Hakone

[English/Japanese] The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. I chose the sweet curry, but it was quite spicy and I could taste a variety of spices. The chicken on the bone, which was cooked so well that it fell apart when touched with chopsticks, was the best part. Most of the students enrolled in our school are from Southeast Asia. Almost all of them have "curry" in their countries. When I show the students how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from their own country. And they are even more surprised when they learn that there is another type of curry in the same country, Hokkaido Curry! The other day, I had lunch at "Hokkaido Soup Curry Kobo Seven West", which is a 3-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. I chose the curry sweet, but it was quite spicy and very tasty with various spices. The bone-in chicken that was so stewed that it crumbled just by touching it with chopsticks was the best. Most of our students are from Southeast Asia. In most countries there is "curry". When I teach my students how to make Japan's homely curry, they are amazed at the difference from their own country. Also, I am even more surprised to learn that there is a type of Hokkaido curry even in the same Japan!

Kanagawa's Jogashima island is a great weekend destination. The view from the island is beautiful but during the sunset hour the views are outstanding and scenic. It is hard to select one out of them. Till I select this one where the light house is the prime object. I remember when the sun almost set down and I was crossing this place the dramatic sky behind the light house made the view so thrilling.

It is a local sunset view. It is a piece after rain.

Statue of Nio at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa

Shibuya at night in cyberpunk. As Shibuya development progresses in the future, it will become more and more futuristic. I shot while imagining such things. Also, because Shibuya has many IT companies, I thought that the cyberpunk atmosphere would be a good match. The scramble crossing is always lively. I guess it will become more and more Shibuya and futuristic from now on. I'm really looking forward to that.

This time I want to recommend Kawagoe. This small town of kawagoe is known as condo (little edo) because till now this place offers the old days feeling. Its kind of time traveling. A great experience indeed. Yesterday I went once again because I was hoping to see another interesting part of this place and I was right. It looks like a place coming out of fairytale.

A photo taken from a trip to Nasushiobara last fall! I've been there 3 or 4 times, and the scenery of this place is amazing! The bridge you can see in the photo is the ♪ Crimson Suspension Bridge

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Mochizuki's post"! The steamy night view is an impressive photo. Kusatsu Onsen (草津温泉, Kusatsu Onsen) is one of the most popular hot spring resorts Japan in Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Boasting an abundant amount of hot water, it is also famous as one of the three famous hot springs in Japan. You can also enjoy Japan hot spring inns and resort hotels. ◆Kusatsu Onsen◆ 【Address】 Kusatsu-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 【Access】 Conventional line: Get off at JR Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station⇒ take the bus and get off at Kusatsu Bus Terminal Shinkansen: Get off at Karuizawa Station⇒ take the bus and get off at Kusatsu Bus Terminal Please check the official website for details.

Introducing ♨ Gunma's Japan number one hot spring resort, Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Onsen in winter is holding a large tree illumination event (until 2/14) And the steaming water that rises from the hot spring field is lit up, making it a very fantastic space. No matter where you look for such a space, Kusatsu is the only one! Why don't you go to Kusatsu Onsen at night in winter?

I went to Yuigahama Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture to take pictures with a friend who likes film cameras. It was just about the time the sun went down and it was reflected on the surface of the water, and it was very beautiful.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "Abhi Sen"! It's a piece that feels wabi sabi. The "Old Kaneiji Five-storied Pagoda" in Ueno Zoo, Taito Ward, Tokyo. It has a long history of about 400 years and is designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. It was lost in 1639, but was donated in 1958. ◆Ueno Park◆ 【Address】〒110-0008 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Ikenohata 3-chome 【Access】 Get off at JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin Tohoku Line, JR Takasaki Line, JR Utsunomiya Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Ueno" (G16 / H17) and walk about 2 minutes 【Parking lot】Available (charged) Please check the official website for details.

[English] Setsubun event was held at the school on February 3. Students made ogre masks and enjoyed bean-throwing. Hachioji, where the school is located, has a famous mountain called Mt. Takao, where a Setsubun event is also held every year. In 2020, our school participated in the Setsubun event at Mt. It was a very lively and fun event. On February 3rd, we held a Setsubun event at the school. The students made demon masks and enjoyed mamemaki (bean throwing). In Hachioji, where the school is located, there is a famous mountain called Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao also holds an annual Setsubun event. Our school also participated in the Setsubun event held on Mt. Takao in 2020. It was a very lively and fun event.

The five-storied pagoda of Ueno park looks very beautiful in every season. Ueno park is one of the most popular spots that hardly need any recommendations yet I want to recommend it because sometimes in a rush we somehow overlook a few things or spots that's why this post. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene. Although the pagoda is almost covered in flowers during the sakura season, once on a peony flower exhibition day when I went there I stopped after seeing such a sight. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene.

A much less known place in Tokyo. Several tourist and local people usually visit Kama kura to see the great budha but unfortunately many of them don't know this great budha of Tokyo. This great budha of Tokyo is selected as one of the top 100 tourist spot in in new Tokyo. Additionally this is the 3rd largest bronze statue of budha in Japan. This is located in Akatsuka of Itabashi city. Almost no crowd but very well organized place. I highly recommend tourists to visit Tokyo daibutsu during their stay in Tokyo.

This water Shangri-La of Gunma prefecture is a hidden treasure that I found out t last spring. Minakami has all the things that give one peace. I don't know why this place is so underrated, at least among foreigners, since it's only an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I would want that everyone visits this place during spring, autumn, or snowy winter. Because this city is unique in every season

While the illumination of the cherry blossoms at night is canceled across the Coronavirus pandemic, the cherry blossoms of the Meguro River are illuminated by ordinary street lamps. It's a pity that there is no illumination, but I was able to reaffirm the beauty of the place.

My family goes to Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama and my sons frolic in front of dolphins.

[English/Japanese] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery store called "Nekoma" located in "Soto Terrace," a spot that promotes traditional culture in Hachioji, which I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very delicious with lots of sweet bean paste stuck inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a beckoning cat (cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The beckoning cat is displayed in a store near this "Soto Terrace. There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes talk about the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you come and learn Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma" in the spot "Kuwato Terrace" that transmits the traditional culture of Hachioji, which I wrote about in the previous article. This Japanese confectionery is very tasty with a lot of red bean paste inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after the beckoning cat (cat figurine) that was burnt out during the Hachioji air raid. Maneki Neko is displayed in a shop near this "Kuwato Terrace". There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. Even in our Japanese school, we sometimes take up the Great Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you learn Japanese in a city with a long history?

It is a sunset on the Shonan Kugenuma coast. The rare sun pillar was wonderful.

This is the view from near Odaiba "Fuji TV" in Koto-ku, Tokyo! Odaiba Seaside Park Went around 10 p.m. You can see the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower behind it, and the Statue of Liberty in front of it. The scenery is very beautiful. The scenery is beautiful no matter when you go. There are places to play a lot and you can shop a lot! I think that parents and children and families can enjoy a fun and fulfilling trip! Why don't you enjoy shopping, play, eat delicious food, drink, and finally enjoy the scenery?!!!!!