Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is a Tanabata decoration of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎋

It's like an Okinawa resort! Pool diving experience 🌴 in Kanagawa Hello! This is ⛱️ Hokule'a Shonan The other day, we held in a divemaster training at a resort-like pool in Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture! The clear blue sky and the sparkling water surface of the pool will keep you 🤿🌞 excited from the morning The biggest attraction of this pool is the bright and open atmosphere like the white sand of Okinawa. Sunlight shines into the water, Unfolding a curtain of shimmering light. It's like a vacation even before diving! It is the best environment where you can enjoy the "extraordinary". In the course, participants aiming to become divemasters confirmed their basic skills and practiced how to respond to emergencies. A pool with no waves or streams is an environment where you can calm down and concentrate, so it is perfect for establishing skills. This resort pool is also a great place to practice skin diving. Ideal for preparing before going to the sea, such as finwork, ear removal, and checking your posture in water. The transparency is also high, making it perfect for taking photos in the water or practicing semi-water shots 📸 "I don't want to go to the sea today, but I want to dive in the pool." Please feel free to contact us. With the comfort and security unique to the pool, even beginners can easily enjoy it. Those who want to start diving and skin diving in Kanagawa, Those who want to improve their skills in a resort feeling, This summer, go to pool training where both "healing and learning" come true! 🌺 Make your diving life freer and more enjoyable. We look forward to your participation! 🩵 Insta Account @hokulea_divejapan #DiveMasterTraining #PoolDiving #SkinDivingPractice #ResortVibes #TropicalFeeling #SparklingWater #ScubaJapan #HokuleaShonan #DiveWithUs #JapanDivingExperience #ScubaNearTokyo #SummerDiving

Photographed on July 3, 25. Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky". Until July 8th. Light up until 9 o'clock at night.

Squid eaten on the veranda in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture is the best. This is summer in Japan

Photographed on July 3, 25. This is the Suzu Araragi wind chime of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.

Event announcement📣 July has arrived, and summer is here in earnest — a season full of festivals and events. If you’re free this weekend, why not drop by one of the events taking place? 🤗 📌Saturday, July 5 — Shirohebi-hime Festival at the shore of Lake Shikaribetsu in Shikaoicho. This theatrical folk performance, created from Ainu traditions, features a 13-meter white snake and a princess dancing in a dreamlike spectacle. ■Time: 17:30–21:15 ■Free shuttle bus to the venue: A free shuttle will operate from Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum in Shikaoicho to the lakeside venue using the regular bus route. 📌Sunday, July 6 — The 52nd Pyotan Falls Yamabe Release Festival at Satsunai River Park in Nakasatsunai Village. The day starts with the release of yamabe (a local trout), followed by a Poroshiri drum performance, hands-on workshops, food trucks, and ends with a stage-side edamame toss featuring the village’s specialty edamame. ■Time: 10:00–14:00 ■Access: About a 60-minute drive from Obihiro Station Find other summer events on the Tokachi HARE website under “Events.” Please check the homepage at the URL below 😊 It’s been hot every day, so please take care to avoid heatstroke and enjoy a pleasant weekend 🎵 https://tokachibare.jp/event/...

Notice: Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival This year too, the Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival will take place over three days from July 7th to July 9th. Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the festival, so take care when coming to the area. Come and join the “Iwanai Festival.”😌 *The schedule was referenced from the Iwanai Shrine website.

The poster for the 20th National High School Invitational Ice Hockey Tournament, held from July 28 to August 3, is complete! 🏒 Admission is free✨ Also, from August 1 to 3 the “Tomakomai Port Festival” will take place beside the venue, nepia Ice Arena. The port festival is Tomakomai’s biggest summer celebration. Please come and enjoy both events.

Photographed on July 3, 25. I had an And at Iidabashi, and before that, I Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. The Tanabata decorations were stunning. 🎋 Precincts around half past seven in the morning.

Photographed on July 1, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda yuzu citrus and cinnamon roll.

Photographed on July 1, 25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

[Notice of Natsu-mode — Flower Market] Natsu-mode — Flower Market will be held at Isehara Daijingu. In addition to the summer staple morning glories and seasonal potted flowers for sale, food stalls and kitchen trucks will line the grounds. Dances and musical performances will appear on stage. Bring the whole family and enjoy. 🌸Date and Time Saturday, July 5 — 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, July 6 — 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM 🌸Venue Isehara Daijingu The shrine grounds, bright with flowers, make a perfect setting for an evening stroll. Feel the start of summer amid night breezes, swaying blooms, and soft lights. For details and the stage schedule, please check the official website. https://www.daijingu.net/2025/06/15/1287/...

[Shinshu Sakuhomachi Nature Immersion Day Tour] 🍃🌿 \A day trip to soothe you in the great outdoors/ Event Date: Sunday, August 3 Highlights ✔︎ Walk around the moss-covered, mystical forest at Shirakoma Pond🌳 ✔︎ Tour a long-established sake brewery with tasting experience🍶 ✔︎ Lunch featuring local flavors: yamame fish rice bowl and soba set🐟🥢 ✔︎ Enjoy shopping at the Roadside Station Visitor Center✨🛣️ Departure and Return Locations ・Sakudaira Station, Asama Exit ・Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Visitor Center ➡️If you live nearby, meeting and dispersing at the Roadside Station is convenient! Price: 9,900 JPY per person (tax included), includes lunch What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, rain gear Capacity: 25 people (minimum operation 15 people) Refresh your body and mind as you savor nature’s gifts with all five senses🫧 This charming day tour is perfect for making summer memories🌱 How to Apply / Inquiries Chikuma Kanko Co., Ltd., Saku Head Office Sales Phone: 0267-62-1000 (Hours: 10:00–17:00) ※Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year holidays Please join us with your family and friends.

If you want to "get PADI Sense in Japan", Hokule'a Shonan! Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. "I want to get a diving Sense while traveling in Japan" "I want to take a course in English" We offer courses that are perfect for guests from overseas in the Kanagawa and Shonan areas. This time, guests from the United States completed the PADI Open Water Diver Course in 3 days and became divers! 🎉 The first day started with practicing basic skills, and on the last day, I was able to enjoy the sea with confidence. The course can also be handled in English, so it is safe for foreigners living in Japan and those who are traveling. In fact, the guests this time were able to communicate smoothly in English and proceed with the course safely and happily. The training location is IOP (Izu Marine Park) in Higashi-Izu, a popular diving spot that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo. Diving in the colorful schools of fish and beautiful sandy waters is truly a unique experience in Japan. Hokule'a Shonan is certified as a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and features small class sizes and attentive instruction. Even after obtaining Sense, we also provide support for the next step, such as Advanced Open Water Diver and Fun Diving. ✅ Especially for those who would like to recommend Travelers and business travelers coming to Japan from overseas Those who want to take diving lessons in English Those who are interested in Japan's Nature and the sea For those who are experiencing diving for the first time Would you like to acquire a PADI Sense that can be used for a lifetime in Japan? It is easy to access from Tokyo and is perfect for memories of your trip. Let's experience the "blue world" with us! #PADIOpenWater #DivingJapan #IOPIzu #ScubaNearTokyo #PADI5Star #JapanTravelTips #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #SoloTravelJapan #OceanAdventure

A morning view of Azumino with the Northern Alps in sight Mount Jonen stands clearly visible I imagine many climbers are pushing on toward the summit today as well This is the view from Ohisama Road 😄

Good morning. This is Azumino, greeting a wonderfully refreshing morning. The Northern Alps are clearly visible.

Photographed 6/29/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Dazzling summer light shining through the porch. This year's heat is in serious mode. The cat is exploring in search of the last coolness in the sink Water ...? In the afternoon when the wind chimes do not ring, the silence and heat blend together in the summer of Japan. "Squid can't be angry about anything with this water...?"

Photographed on July 1, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Hello everyone, this ☺ is Kitahiroshima Town in the northwestern part of Hiroshima Prefecture! We, the Kitahiroshima Town Tourism Association, will broadcasting the charm and latest information of our town. Thank you for 💛 following and sharing 【What kind of town is Kitahiroshima Town?】 】 In the northwestern part of the Hiroshima Prefecture, in the West China Mountains Elevation 300 Meter to 800 Meter It is located almost in the center of the Geihoku region, which extends to the basin Highlands, and borders Shimane Prefecture to the north. Fresh greenery in Spring, Clear streams in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and Winter sports in winter are crowded with tourists. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a relay point connecting Sanyo and Sanin, and in the Middle Ages, it was also a production area of iron sand. In addition to the many ruins of the Sengoku Warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi) and the Yoshikawa clan, Folk performing arts such as Kagura and Dengaku, beech forests, Wetlands, flora and fauna, etc. It is a town where precious and majestic Nature spreads Nature and rural culture is alive. I want to know more about Kitahiroshima Town! I want to go! For those who say, Please see ✨ the "Roundabout, Kitahiroshima" Home page and each social media

＼ ✨💠After the Hydrangea Festival💠✨ ／ Starting today, July 2nd, hydrangeas are floating in the monument tank at Izukyū Shimoda Station rotary.💠🫧 The hydrangeas were carefully pruned by the staff in charge of Shimoda Park, and they will remain on display until Wednesday, July 16th. Even hydrangeas that have passed their peak in the park look fresh and beautiful when floated on the water! There are especially many blue hydrangeas, which stand out against the summer sky and give a very refreshing impression.🌿🩵 If you are nearby, please stop by and take a look! *Only authorized personnel have pruned or collected plants within Shimoda Park. Please refrain from cutting or taking plants from the park.*

Photographed on July 1, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 6/29/25. Among the more than 2,000 rim musubi wind chime, only one There are wind chime with red thread. Every day, the location changes. If you find it, you may find something good.

Tokachigawa Onsen district has welcomed its fifth winery in the area, Tokachigaoka Winery, which opened on April 18th. Each grape cluster is tended carefully over time, grown organically while daily efforts keep pests under control. Basked in sunlight, the grapes develop high sugar levels and a perfect balance of acidity. Inside the shop, paid tastings of Otopuke Roman are available (with cheese snacks), so be sure to give them a try.😊 We also sell cheeses that pair well with wine, Aizawa Winery’s Sacherella and Ryunosuke, Memuro Winery’s Yorokobu, Tokachi Wine’s Jewel of Tokachi, and Tokachi Makiba no Ie Winery’s Yusui. Please stop by when you visit Tokachigawa Onsen.🤗 ● Access: about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station About 30 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal (get off at Michi-no-Eki Garden Spa and walk about 5 minutes) ● Inquiries: Tokachigaoka Winery TEL: 0155-67-1981