Yuzu Picking Volunteers Wanted!

We are recruiting yuzu picking volunteers in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the leading yuzu-producing areas in the Kanto region.

Come and try it for yourself!

Blue sky
This is a morning photo of Kozu Coast in Odawara.

【Sparkling Korakuen, Tea Party at Night】
Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24

In Korakuen, where the maples are colored red
Light up and Tea ceremony were held.

There is a Tea Room called Korakutei in the park and
Several times a month, it is used for Tea lessons and Tea Parties for children.

But even if you live in a village
Those who have never set foot in Korakutei,
There are many people who only looked at the garden of Korakuen from the outside.

Some people take a walk on a daily basis
Even for those who don't,
It was two days that gave me the opportunity to visit Korakuen.

There are almost no lights in the park.
Lights installed along the walking path
It shimmers in the darkness.

It was a night of light rain.

With a gentle sweet Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Tea confectionery
Tea with a warm and deep Traditional Japanese straw raincoat permeated my body.

Even if I don't know how to make Tea
The sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere of the Tea Room
I was healed and visited many times.

(Tea was OK 🧉 to refill)

Even in bad weather
Many people came,
Thank you very much.

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#Pure Japan Garden
#Korakuen Gardens
#Light up of Autumn leaves
#Tea Ceremony
#Night
#Autumn

Divine glow ✨

On the way back from photographing Shirataki Falls, the pampas grass lit by sunlight looked divine, so I took a picture 📷

You can see gleaming pampas grass around town right now 👀

The temperature swings between morning and evening have deepened the autumn colors 🍁

Peak foliage may still be a little way off, but you can already feel the autumn scenery and breeze beyond the leaves 🌰

Autumn leaves on floating islands

A floating island located at the Anegawa Dam in Shiga Prefecture.
The Autumn leaves season is spectacular.

Shimoda Photography Club 10th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open✨!

The Shimoda Photography Club has been capturing Shimoda’s landscapes and everyday life.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a special exhibition of about 2,000 photographs is on display📸✨

The exhibition spans three areas:
🚉 Inside the station (Izukyū Shimoda Station ticket gate)
🏬 Downtown street (Renjaku-cho Street to Ise-machi Street)
🖼️ Downtown gallery (Oyokocho Fujita Building)
November 1st (Saturday) – November 9th (Sunday)
on view🏞️🎨

Take a stroll through town and rediscover Shimoda’s charm through these photos🌿
👉 More details here
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251101

Photo from my father.
2025.11.01

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Savoring the River! Ayu, Unagi, River Shrimp, Gori! Traditional Fishing Methods That Live Alongside the Shimanto River

Introducing the traditional river fishing methods passed down by river fishers on the Shimanto River. This highlights the important local culture of living close to the river and gratefully receiving its bounty.

〇Traditional Fishing Methods of the Shimanto River
The Shimanto River’s traditional fishing methods have been carefully preserved by local river fishers. While their form has gradually changed with environmental shifts, they still remain part of daily life. The river’s abundant gifts—ayu (sweetfish), unagi (eel), tenaga-ebi (long-arm shrimp), and aosa nori (green seaweed)—brighten family meals with the seasons. Skilled chefs in Shimanto City also prepare them into delicious dishes for visitors, and various processed forms are enjoyed as souvenirs.

〇See the River, Taste the River
A slow walk along the Shimanto River reveals traps for catching eels and long-arm shrimp seen from chinkabashi bridges, partly submerged in the water. Depending on the season, you may encounter people fishing for ayu or working from traditional river boats. Along the banks you might spot stone-lined devices for catching gori, and at the river mouth workers harvesting green seaweed. If you look closely at the Shimanto River, you’ll discover human lives intertwined with the river. In the evening, taste the very ingredients caught with the traps you saw, slowly savored at a local restaurant. It’s a distinctive, insider way to enjoy the Shimanto River.

〇Introduction to Traditional Fishing Methods
・Ayu Fire-Swinging Fishing
Nets are set across the river in advance, and at night a boat swings torches from the deck. Startled by the dancing bands of flame, ayu panic and are driven into the nets. Today this practice often uses LED lights, but the principle remains the same as the traditional method. Ayu are also caught by cast nets, angling, and other methods.

・Long-Arm Shrimp Fishing
From a chinkabashi bridge looking toward the water’s edge, you can see PVC pipes spaced at regular intervals. These are korobashi, traps for catching long-arm shrimp. Once made of wood, they have changed to more convenient materials over time. Long-arm shrimp are commonly enjoyed deep-fried whole, producing vibrant colors, and are treasured as a local flavor—some grow large enough to resemble cucumbers.

・Unagi (Eel) Fishing
You may see pieces of styrofoam or PET bottles floating in the river without drifting away; they can mark korobashi used to catch eels. Sensitive to smell, eels avoid resin traps, so wooden korobashi are still widely used.

・Gori Fishing
If stones are lined along the riverbank to dam the water, they may form the setup for gori’s noborio-toshi-ue fishing. In the Shimanto River, juvenile Numachichibu fish are called gori and are enjoyed as a spring to early-summer delicacy. They are typically eaten deep-fried or simmered in soy-based preserves.

〇Important Notices
Fishing on the Shimanto River is subject to fishing rights. Purchasing an angling permit is required when you fish.
Also, closed seasons are established to protect resources.
Please be aware of these regulations.

A very yellowtail Limited Time Hokusei Line.

At this time of year, the cosmos field in front of the railroad tracks
It colors the Hokusei Line.

Morning at Biwashima Shrine (Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Autumn of the Sangi Railway

Along the Sangi Railway line in Inabe City, red spider lililies bloom in autumn.

Autumn sky.
A photo of my father's LINE confirmation of survival.

2025.10.30

November is almost here 🍂✨
This time, we introduce six autumn foliage spots in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🍁
Be sure to dress warmly and come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 💛🎶

🍁🍁🍁Here are the highlights of the six autumn leaves spots🔽🍁🍁🍁

1. The Nursing-Rooting Giant Ginkgo of Mt. Kamitakano 🍁
[Address] Takano-cho, Shinichi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] This giant ginkgo stands in the precincts of Tenman Shrine, with a trunk circumference at chest height of 9.6 meters, ranking first in the prefecture. It is said to have been planted as a sacred tree when Takemikazuchi-no-kami was enshrined here in the first year of Tenpyo (729). Aerial roots called "breasts" hang down from the main trunk, and it is designated as a prefectural natural monument. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About an 8-minute drive from Takano IC on the Onomichi–Matsue Expressway or from Roadside Station Takano
[Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November

2. Mt. Azuma 🍁
[Address] Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] Mt. Azuma belongs to Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park and lies about 35 km north of Shobara City in northern Hiroshima Prefecture. The Azuma Lodge of Kyukamura closed in 2020. Restroom facilities are available at the former campsite public toilets. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

3. Hiba Mountain Range 🍁
[Address] Yuki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Shimane Prefecture
[Highlights] A series of mountains around 1,200 meters high, with the area near Hiba-san Goryo covered by a nationally designated natural monument of pure beech forest. Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] To Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens’ Forest Park Center
About 40 minutes from Shobara IC
About 40 minutes from Tojo IC
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

4. Dogo Mountain Range 🍁
[Address] Misaka, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Tottori Prefecture
[Highlights] One of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains and featured in Sumie Tanaka’s New 100 Famous Flowers of the Mountains. Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit, stone embankments from former ranches, and the large pond built as a water source for tatara ironmaking. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 45-minute drive from Shobara IC to Tsukimigaoka
About a 30-minute drive from Tojo IC to Tsukimigaoka
[Typical viewing period] From early November

5. Taishakyo Gorge 🍁
[Address] Tojo-cho, Shobara City to Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] A gorge spanning Tojo-cho in Shobara City and Jinseki Kogen Town. Designated a National Scenic Spot in 1923 and listed among Japan’s Top 100 Landscapes. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 15-minute drive from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

6. The Iroha Maple Group of Kamichi 🍁
[Address] Inakusa, Soryo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] The Iroha maple group of Kamichi includes remarkably large trees, the largest having a trunk circumference at chest height of 3.25 m, and nine others exceeding 2 m in circumference—an unusually large cluster even on a national scale. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 15-minute drive from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway
[Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November

For autumn foliage information for 2025, see🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/special/4758

For an article summarizing the highlights, see🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312

The Tsuya River in the Sunset

Aerial photograph of red spider lililies blooming on the embankment of the Tsuya River in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture.
October 2025

I will never forget the shock of seeing the scenery of Kamikochi live even now
It's a memory that will last a lifetime.

Memories of Summer Enbara River 2025.08.16

The cold water of the underground water warms up with the warmth of summer, and river fog is generated, and the sun shines on it, creating a beam of light.

Information on fireworks, illuminations, and other events in ✨ November

(1) The 119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival @ebisukouenkataikai
The fireworks that launches into the clear cold sky of the Shinshu on November 23 is a beauty that is a little different from the summer fireworks There are.
In addition to the gorgeous fireworks, the large rings of shakudama will also color the dignified and clear late autumn night sky!

【Held in】11/23 (Sun)
【Held in time】Launch starts at 18:00
【Held in Place】West side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge Rhino River No. 2 Green Area
Number of launches: Approx. 10,000
*Please see @ebisukouenkataikai for details.
* Highlights ( @nagano_cvb ) have a link to the official website.

(2) Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple illumination
The front approach to the temple of Zenko Temple and the front of Nagano Station are fantastically colored ✨ with the light of the illumination

【Event period】11/15(Sat)~2/23/2026(Mon)
【Held in】17:00~22:00
【Venue】Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple (Nagano Station Crossing ~ Zenkoji Temple Crossing)

(3) Shinshu Mukuramatsuri @michinoeki_nakajo
Township, local food, obukko, Oyaki, and full of delicious gourmet food!
A lot of such as natural mushroom sales, craft experiences, and gorgeous stage events!

【Held in】11/3 (Mon)
【Time】9:30~14:45
【Venue】Roadside Station Nakajo Hometown Square
* Free Shuttle Bus is also available.
* For details, please see the official website or official Account.

(4) Shiroyama Zoo Night ZOO @johyamazoo
Held in the last Night Zoo of the year in November!
Events such as the Popular "Night Morumoru Line" and fun Ennichi booths such as ring throwing and shooting will be open!
Enjoy Shiroyama Zoo at night, which is different from the daytime!

【Event period】
11/2 (Sun)
【Opening Hours】9:00~20:30
【Fee】Free of charge
* There are some paid events.
*For details, please see the official website or official Account.

(5) Zenko Temple Binzuru City @binzuru_ichi
Held in as a handmade market named after Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! It is a marketed where various food and craft stores are gathered, and anyone can enjoy it, such as makers, buyers, Local people, and tourists.

[Held in Sunday] 11/8 (Sat) *Regular on the second Saturday of April to December Held in
【Time】10:00~15:00
【Venue】Around Zenko Temple
* For details, please see the official website or official Account.

#Nagano City Events #Nagano Events #Events Information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #naganocity

🍁Autumn foliage updates for Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture are being posted from October!🍁
There are six maple-viewing spots in Shobara City in total!✨

In autumn, Shobara City fills with colorful leaves. The foliage in Hiroshima Prefecture starts changing early here, so you can enjoy the colors for a long time. This time, we introduce six autumn-leaf viewing spots within Shobara City.

1. The Great Ginkgo of Chichisagari on Mt. Kamitakano
2. Mt. Azuma
3. The Hiba Mountain Range
4. The Dogo Mountain Range
5. Taishaku Gorge
6. The Iroha Maple Cluster in Kamichi

Find features and highlights here 👇
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312

This year’s autumn foliage information is here 🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/4758

It's getting cooler, isn't it?
Photograph of 📸 my father's confirmation of his survival LINE
2025.10.27

Sorry to keep you waiting!
We are pleased to announce that the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival Held in date of 2026 has been decided.

【2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in Atami Marine Fireworks Festival】
4/26(Sun)
5/24(Sun)
7/20 (Mon), 7/26 (Sun)
8/5 (Water), 8/9 (Sun), 8/18 (Tue), 8/24 (Mon)
9/13(Sun)
10/12 (Mon), 10/25 (Sun)
11/8 (Sun), 11/23 (Mon)
12/6 (Sun), 12/25 (Fri)

Time/20:20~20:40
(July and August 20:15~20:40)
Venue: Atami Bay
*Held rain or shine
*The above dates and times are Information as of October 27, 2025.
Please be sure to check the following page for the latest information.
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8

Gokase Town Fukushi Festival

This year’s Fukushi Festival was once again wrapped in warm energy! 🙌
The theme this year was “Spreading the Circle of Welfare to Tomorrow.”
True to its name, the welfare center venue was full of smiles and kindness pointing toward Gokase Town’s future 😊

The bazaar, which began at 10:00, was a huge hit 🔥
Many people gathered hunting for bargains, and lively circles of socializing spread throughout the venue 👚
We even saw lots of children carrying stuffed animals bigger than themselves 👀

A variety of stage performances were fantastic, offering entertainment for all ages and bringing the whole venue together in excitement 🔥

Through displays of welfare activities and the bazaar, this Fukushi Festival naturally fostered a spirit of mutual support 🥰
From the staff who helped run the event to local residents and student volunteers, people of all ages—from children to seniors—had a chance to shine 👏

The Fukushi Festival is a truly lovely event where you can feel Gokase’s circle of kindness spreading into tomorrow and beyond.
I already want to join this warm circle again next year ✨

Kiunkaku Limited time "Japanese Light Garden" "Dark Green BAR 1919"

Built in 1919 as a villa in Atami, the Atami City tangible cultural property "Kiunkaku" retains the history and culture of Atami.
Normally, the museum closes at 17:00, but it will be open at night for two days only, November 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), so that you can see the Japan Garden and the Inside the Facility with Light up. Enjoy the "Japanese Light up" with Japanese umbrellas and hand lanterns while feeling the lush Garden and the sound of water in a tranquility that does not seem to be in the city of Atami.
【Garden of Japanese Lights】
Date & Time: November 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2025 17:00 ~ 21:00 (Last reception 20:00)
Nighttime special admission fee / 1000 yen (tax included) No reservation required
* Due to Japanese umbrellas, in case of rain, the production will be changed to Inside the Facility instead of the Garden.
* Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation.
* Due to the special evening program, you cannot enter some areas of the Garden.
* The number of lanterns is limited.

In addition, "Cafe Yasuragi", which was used as a bar when Kiunkaku was a Ryokan, will be specially opened as a non-alcoholic bar for two days only. Enjoy the classic atmosphere created by dark green sofas and lighting.
[Dark green BAR 1919]
Date & Time: November 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2025 17:00 / 19:00 (90 minutes each)
Fee / BAR set ticket 2500 yen (tax included)
* Light up and BAR set ticket (one drink + free drink of Shizuoka green tea)
* Advance reservation required (please check the link below for reservations)
https://kiunkaku.jp/article/qPC6zRS0
* Light up in rainy weather due to Japanese umbrellas will be changed to the production in Inside the facility.

On 11/3 (Monday and holiday), a night photo session will also be Held in where you can take special photos of Garden that have been Inside the Facility or Light up at night. Held in the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival. From the 2nd floor of Kiunkaku, you can also take pictures and Appreciation of fireworks.
[Nighttime photo session]
Date & Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 18:00~21:00 (Last reception at 20:00)
Fee: 3000 yen (including admission fee)
* In case of rain, Garden is usually Light up only Implementation

Inquiries: Kiunkaku 0557-86-3101
For details of each Events, please check the official Kiunkaku website below.
https://kiunkaku.jp/

I Outbound to the Flower and Bird Garden in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture

Title: Comparison of the Spine

I Outbound to the Flower and Bird Garden in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture

Title:Where's the bait

I Outbound to the Flower and Bird Garden in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture

The style of the eagle

I Outbound to the Flower and Bird Garden in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
Title: The Style of the Pelican

I Outbound to the Flower and Bird Garden in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
Title: It's delicious!

【✨Gokase Autumn Leaves 2025 Campaign✨】

A little over a week has passed since we announced the winners of Summer Gokase 2025…
#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2025 Campaign is now open 😆
Mornings and evenings have turned noticeably colder, and the autumn leaves are beginning to color 🍁

Please post photos of autumn scenery and fall foliage taken in Gokase Town
#Include the shooting date (for example: #November 1) and #GokaseAutumnLeaves2025
on Instagram!
Each day during the campaign one person will win a specialty product from Gokase Town!
Outstanding entries will receive a Gokase Town specialty gift set!!
Submitted photos may be featured on the Gokase Tourism Association’s social media and other channels.

[Period] From Friday, October 24, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025
*The period may change depending on circumstances.*

[Eligibility] Those who agree to the terms of use
*The terms are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website.*

1. Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko)
2. Post autumn photos taken in Gokase Town on Instagram with the hashtags "#shooting date (for example: #November 1)" and "#GokaseAutumnLeaves2025"

Autumn foliage updates are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website as they become available 💡
Please come and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of Gokase Town 🥰

⚠ Caution ⚠
Some locations may be difficult to access by car. If you are not confident driving, do not push yourself. Exercise care and prioritize safety when traveling.

Expo Commemorative Park Rose Garden

1-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita-shi, Osaka
Location: Rose Garden of Peace
flowering season
Mid-May ~ Mid-June, Early October ~ Mid-November

Maintenance of the park is filled with many flowers and trees in each season.
It is easy to understand because there is a plate with the name.
It's very spacious, so you can take your time and take a leisurely stroll.

Expo Commemorative Park
Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture

At the "Flower Hill" in the Nature Cultural Garden, about 120,000 cosmos trees bloom all over the hill from early to late October every year, including popular varieties of Sensation Mix, pure white Sensation White that shines in the autumn sky, and vivid yellow cosmos.