Calligraphy masters apply Japanese kanji characters to the native language names of foreign customers. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, enjoy this traditional cultural experience, including the meaning of the kanji used in your name. You can take home the engraved wooden Dojo-fuda as a souvenir to remember your visit. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo #travelmemories #culturalexperience

Do you have any plans for Christmas? Christmas is a luxurious time to spend with your loved ones at New Otani Inn Sapporo. The chef will deliver an exquisite course meal perfect for holy evenings 🎄 🌟menu ・Takigawa duck confit, grilled eggplant and anchovy duet 　Yuzu-scented Saikyo miso accent ・ Scallops and northern oyster micuwi harvested in the nearby sea Gradation of salmon and white kelp with sea Kiss jelly and caviar ・Foie Gras Mushroom Pie Wrap Baked Kiss ・ Omar shrimp tail dressed in kadaif and meunier of true dachi 　Vermouth Butter Sauce and Joma Sauce ・Granita ・Duet of Tokachi Daichi fillet steak and Anago (sea eel) white grill 　With leaves wasabi-scented ju ・Fondant chocolate 　3 kinds of berries and Biei Jersey milk with vanilla ice cream ・Coffee and snacks ・Bread, Butter 🌟 Date and time December 24 & 25, 2024 [Part 1] 18:00~ [Part 2] 19:00~ 🌟fee 1 person ¥15,000 🌟place B1 Party & Dining Four Seasons Reservations are required by 17:00 the day before. Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 🎅 hotel's website

New Year's Meals, the first Meals of the New Year is New Otani Inn Sapporo no Sechi ✨ Osechi is generally said to be eaten on New Year's Day, but did you know that there is a custom in Hokkaido to eat it on the night of New Year's Eve? Meals to end the year or the first meal of the year! We have ♪ prepared three types of osechi that are perfect for both at New Otani Inn Sapporo ・ The blessings of the sea and the earth Japanese, Western, and Chinese 2 tiers (for 4 people) "Crab claw chopped in yuba steamed with shrimp sauce" and "mussel umami stewed tosa pickle" are the first heavy "blessings of the sea" that use plenty of seafood. And "Furano Wagyu low-temperature roast", "Homemade Pickled in salt beef tongue and Hokkaido pork nobori and salvia frites", etc., which are a set of "blessings of the mountains" that use plenty of Delicacies of the mountains! ・Four Seasons Japanese, Western, and Chinese Sandanju (for 3 people) "Chestnut Kinton", "Smoked Salmon Trout", "Crab Claw Jade", and other Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes are packed in one tier! There are a total of 43 dishes, including Standard dishes. ・Japanese, Western, and Chinese 2-tier Osechi Japanese-Western-Chinese 2-tier (for 4 people) In addition to Standard dishes such as "Black Bean Stew" and "Shrimp Umami", Japanese and Western Chinese double-tiered dishes such as "Roast Beef" and "Shrimp Chili Sauce"! A total of 32 items are included. All osechi must be booked by Saturday, November 30th. ★ You can purchase it at 10% off the early bird price ★! Please Please enjoy 💕 the luxurious celebration created by the chef's skills cultivated in tradition Reservations, details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 👀 hotel's website

【Notice】 From November, the Roadside Station Iwanai changes ❕ to the winter business hours Winter: Friday, November 1 to April 20 of the following year Business hours are from 9:00 to 17:00. Closed every Monday. * Closed on Mondays and Holidays on the following Tuesday. ◎ Please note that Stamp Rally Stamps will be handled in the same way as Same as above on the above business hours and Closed days. We look 😊 forward to seeing you during the winter months 🐟 Roadside Station Iwanai

Afternoon tea from November 【Winter Afternoon Tea】 ☃ There are a variety ❄ of sweets such as "Cup de White Chocolate Short" and "White Glass" that are reminiscent of winter in Hokkaido For savory, we have prepared a "Roast Beef Sandwich". In addition to the popular "Push Activity Plan", the "Christmas Mini Parfait Plan" will also be available from December! Please ♪ enjoy a variety of winter sweets ❄menu❄ -Sweets- ・Cup de White Chocolate Short ・Stick ganache ・Croquis chocolate (caramel) ・Macarons ・White glass ・Choux caramel ・Ginger cookies -Savory- ・Roast beef sandwich ・Pickles ・Vegetable chips Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's ✨ website

The 13th Azumino Kami Bamboo Lantern (Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Kami Akari) 2024 / 6 days Held in Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 December 6 (Fri) - 8 (Sun) 16:00~20:00 (all days) Hotaka Shrine (about 5 minutes walk from Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line) Enjoy the gentle atmosphere of Hotaka Shrine, which is decorated with about 10,000 bamboo lanterns Anyone can participate in the lighting at 4 p.m. Bring your own with a long picture lighter Live performances at Kagura-den, Kitchen Car and booths are lined up at Minami-Shinen [Azumino Terasu], and a special stage of Hodaka dolls of traditional culture is displayed at Kitajin-en *Admission is free *Car parking is limited, so please come by public transportation

The Way of the Brush For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest. #kangi #calligraphy #kimono #osakacastle

2024.12.20 Gokase Highland Ski Resort OPEN🎉 On Thursday, August 1, a press release was and 👏✨ at Gokase Town Town hall that Gokase Highland Ski Resort is scheduled to open this season Due to a typhoon in 2022, the road to the ski resort collapsed and became impassable, forcing Gokase Highland Ski Resort to close for two seasons. Finally this season! "The winter of resurrection begins." 🥳🎉 Also, because it is "resumption ~ Reunite ~", outside the in the town, outside the prefecture, outside the country ... I look forward to 🥰 seeing you again many This winter, let's have fun at the ⛷️🏂✨ ski resorts 【OPENING SCHEDULE】2024.12.20~EARLY MARCH 【Business hours】8:00~16:30

Romantopia Tsukigase 〜Experience the seasons at Romantopia〜 Ume Plum Festival in Spring, Ume Plum Fruit Picking and Tea Picking Experience in Summer. Throughout the year, you can experience various experiences such as Pounding rice cakes and Tea making. ◇ RV Park 　Let's enjoy Romantopia Tsukigase in a campervan. 　In the wild mountains, which show various faces depending on the season, you can have an extraordinary experience. ◇ Tent night 　Why don't you stay in a tent and relax at Romantopia Tsukigase? 　In the wild mountains, which show various faces depending on the season, you can have an extraordinary experience. ◇ Experiential learning 　Let's enjoy "I've never done it" at Romantopia Tsukigase. ◎ Pounding rice cakes experience 　You can enjoy freshly made rice cakes with a pestle and mortar. After the experience, you can eat on the spot and take the rest home.　 　18,000 yen / 1 mortar * Experience fee, tool fee, material fee (2 ma) Reception for 4 or more people　 ◎ Konjac making experience 　You can enjoy freshly made handmade konjac. After the experience, you can eat on the spot and take the rest home.　 　2,000 yen / 1 person * Experience fee, material cost included (1 kg of konjac potatoes for 10 pieces) 　* Additional consultations are accepted for 4 or more people. ◎ Tea picking and factory visiting the sites 　When the tea fields begin to sprout with the green of young leaves, it is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat season. Take home a pack of roasts.　 　1,500 yen / 1 person ※ Experience, Visiting the site, souvenir fee [Experience Period] Mid-May ~ October (Contents vary depending on the Period) ◎ Hand fir tea making / black tea making 　Hand fir tea making / black tea making on a hot plate. Tea made can be taken home. 　2,500 yen / 1 person ※ Experience, Visiting the site, souvenir fee [Experience Period] Mid-May ~ October (Contents vary depending on the Period) ◎ Miso making experience 　Experience the entire process of making miso. Take the miso you made home. 　8,000 yen / 1 person ※ Experience fee, material cost, take-out container fee [Experience period] January 10th ~ mid-February ◎ Matcha experience 　Coming soon 　*Consultation required ◆Romantopia Tsukigase◆ 707-10 Tsukigase Nagahiki, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Available only on opening days (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays) 9:00 ~ 17:00 0743-92-0810

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Canoe & Stunning Canoeing in winter? Isn't it cold? No, there are a way to enjoy canoeing in winter! That is "Canoe & Southing". After canoeing and entering the Sauna, your body and mind will be rejuvenated! Would you like to experience it in the great Nature? Sauna rice is also a Gastronomical delicacies unique to Gokase! *January ~ March <Fee>Adult (high school students and older) 9,000 yen (with Sauna rice: Tokuhor nabe) <Application >Nature Kawajin (E-mail: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Experience】Snow Trekking & Threading Town there is a ski resort, the Activities unique to Gokase Town! Snowy mountain climbing and snowy mountain sledding! The feeling of sledding through snowy mountains is addictive! For lunch, we offer a warming menu. *January ~ March: Depends on the amount of snow <Fee> One person 10,000 yen * Minors must be accompanied by a guardian Lunch included: hot Mr./Ms., soup (Restrooms available in case of change) < application> Nature Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Omiya in Saitama Jade. It is customary to make the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine here every year. There is a long line for fortune telling and prayer. Fortune tellers who were unlucky will improve their luck by tying them.

[The cityscape of the Edo period continues for 1 km! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Narai Juku] Introducing Narai Juku, located in the northernmost part of Kisoji! Narai Juku is a place of great historical value, as it was designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Showa 53, and Kisoji including Narai Juku was registered as a Japan Heritage Site in 2016 (Heisei 28). Narai juku is a cityscape of the Edo period that stretches for about 1 km. You can enjoy sightseeing just by walking while looking at the cityscape. Restrooms available show completely different expressions in each season, so no matter how many times you go in one year, you won't get tired of seeing them! Inside Narai Juku, you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture's specialties such as Soba (buckwheat noodles), Gohei Mochi, Oyaki, and Japan sake. You can also buy local crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and curved objects as Souvenirs! By the way, the production area of Kiso lacquerware is a place called "Kiso Hirasawa" right next to Narai Juku, and this Kiso Hirasawa is also designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It's fun to come to Narai juku! !! There are also shops where you can dress in kimonos and yukatas, so you can dress up and walk through the streets of the Edo period, which is truly a time slip! In the past, it has been a filming location for Morning Drama and is also popular as a sacred place. Please come to Narai juku!

Snow-covered Kinkakuji Temple　 2021.12.18 Where I went with studless tires for the first time There was still snow from the night before.

Matsumoto doesn't snow as much as Tokyo The day after the heavy snowfall was a blue sky. It was the first time I saw Matsumoto Castle with a frozen moat.

As you all know, Suwa Lake is famous for crossing the gods, but do you know Other about the mysterious natural phenomenon of "Oshi-shi"?　 Suwa Lake has particularly strong winds in winter, and once the ice that has not been completely frozen breaks, and the ice fragments are pushed up to the shore by strong winds, a phenomenon called "yomi ice". This seems to be a natural phenomenon that can be seen in large lakes and not in rivers that stream all the time. The pieces of ice look like large pieces of glass, and you can see a fantastic scenery by layering them. In addition, the ice reflected by the sunlight looks very beautiful. Take a walk, take pictures, or experience the fantastic winter Suwa Lake while running or walking. I haven't been out for 6 years, including the last winter. It is not always possible to see the ice and the god crossing. Therefore, in winter, we distribute live videos on the website of the Suwa Tourist Association. We strongly recommend that you check the videos before visiting. ◎ Even if there is ice, riding on the ice is very dangerous because there is a risk of falling into Suwa Lake. Please be sure to observe good manners and watch from a safe place.

Chiba City Monorail The Chiba City Monorail connects the seaside area, the Central Tokyo area, and the Satoyama area of Chiba City. You can walk in the air in a vehicle with a sleek design. It has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's longest operating distance (15.2 km) as a "suspended monorail", and is a familiar presence Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Chiba City citizens. There is almost no noise or vibration, and the view is outstanding! Currently, the "1000 type" with the same design and the "0 type" that won the Good Design Award have been in operation since their opening in 1988. When you come to Chiba City, why don't you take a walk around the sightseeing Spot along the railway line, which has a variety of attractions, while taking a walk in the air?

Posted after a long time On my First Pilgrimage to the Shrine, I went to Kunoyama Toshogu Shrine with a friend. On New Year's Day, there are too many people. However, there were no clouds in the sky, and the shrine of the national treasure was shining, and for some reason it was cheerful and cheerful. On New Year's Day, I still like it.

It's been 30 years since that day. We will continue to convey the requiem and hope that we will never forget. Luminarie Kobe, I think this is also a place to tell the history of Japan #History #Photo Contest

◆ Gensuke turnip vegetable harvesting experience & pickling experience ◆ When it comes to pickled vegetables in Shinshu, Nozawa cabbage is famous, but in Minami Shinshu, pickled vegetables from "Gensuke Kabuna" are the mainstream. Hit by frost, you can get a delicious pickle with a unique crunch, flavor and sweetness. By all means, please enjoy Minami-Shinshu's classic winter pickled Gensuke turnips. 【 Harvesting experience of Gensuke turnip greens 】 The flow of the Gensuke turnip vegetable harvesting experience is as follows. (1) Reception at Toyooka travel time 　　　　　↓ (2) Moving to the field by private car 　　　　　↓ (3) Harvesting experience (harvest by yourself) 　　　　　↓ (4) Return to your travel time and weigh and settle * If you wish, you will receive a recipe. ■ Timing November 27 (Mon) ~ December 20 (Wed) * New applications have been closed. * It will end as soon as it runs out. ■ Reception location and time Reception location: Toyooka Travel Time Reception hours: 10:00~15:00 ■ Fee 1kg 200 yen ■ What to bring Kitchen knife / string to hold turnip vegetables ■ How to make a reservation Advance reservations are required, so please contact us below with your desired harvest date. Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 FAX：0265-49-3396 * On the day of the event, we will handle reception, weighing, and settlement at Toyooka travel time. 【 Experience of pickling Gensuke turnip greens 】 Under the guidance of veteran staff, you can harvest, pickle, and take home turnip greens. They will carefully teach you how to pickle and how to pickle deliciously. ■Date December 3 (Sun) ■ Reception location and time Reception location: Toyooka Travel Time →Please pay at the reception. Reception hours: 12:30~13:30 ■ Flow (1) Reception at Toyooka Travel Time (12:30~13:30) 　　　　　↓ (2) Travel to the Tamurahara field (harvest field) by private car 　　　　　↓ (3) Harvesting experience (harvest by yourself) 　　　　　↓ (4) Move to the Farming Support Center Daichi (pickling training site) 　　　　　↓ (5) Pickling training ■ Pickling training location Toyooka Village Farming Support Center Daichi Processing Experience Room (Course time is about 2 hours) 399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 3128-1 ■ Harvest experience location Tamurahara Field ■ Fee 2,700 yen (3 kg of pickled turnip greens per group (1 barrel)) * If you want to harvest more than 3 kg, you will be charged an additional fee of 200 yen for every 1 kg. ■ What to bring Kitchen knife / cooking gloves / boots / 15L pickle barrel (sold for 1,000 yen per barrel if you don't have one) Kappa, etc. depending on the weather ■ How to make a reservation *Reservations are required in advance. (Reservations will be accepted at any time until the day before the experience.) ） 　Inquiries for reservations: Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395 FAX: 0265-49-3396)

◆ Vegetable harvesting experience ◆ You can harvest a bag full of seasonal vegetables in each season. Harvested vegetables can be eaten in the field. It is a great experience plan that allows you to taste the deliciousness of freshly picked. [ Details ] *Currently accepting reservations* Priority is given to reservations. Same-day reservations are also available. Please contact us by Phone. ■ Duration 　●Early July ~ Late January (Light rain) ■ Reception hours and time required 　●Reception hours: 10:00~14:00 - Time required: about 1 hour =Notes= ・Please check in at least 10 minutes before the reservation time. ・Please note that if you are late for the reservation time, we may not be able to guide you. ■ Fee (tax included) Entrance fee + vegetable harvesting experience fee (1) Admission fee Adult (15 years old and over) 300 yen per person * Free for junior high school students and younger (2) Vegetable picking experience fee Use from 1 bag per regular car (up to 10 passengers) or mini car (up to 4 passengers). ●[Small bag] 500 yen　 ●[Medium bag] 1,000 yen　 ●[Large bag] 1,500 yen (Refer to bag size: Plastic shopping bag S, M, LL) For vegetables that can be harvested, please see [About vegetables]. =Notes= ・We have 2~3 kinds of vegetables to harvest, but the harvest time may be shifted due to weather and other circumstances. ・Please note that it is not possible to specify the vegetables to be harvested. ・ Harvested vegetables will be announced at the reception on the day. ■ About large vegetables (extra fee) Fee will be charged for large vegetables that do not fit in the bag. Fee will be announced at the reception on the day. Fee for vegetables will be settled separately at the farm, so please prepare change. Large vegetables = Chinese cabbage, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Watermelon The above large vegetables will be announced at the market price. ■ Vegetable grilling kit (tax included) You can sample the harvested vegetables in the field. (Use time: about 1 hour per group) 1 set 1,000 yen =CONTENTS= Outdoor gas stove / cutting board / kitchen knife / seasoning such as salt and pepper / chopsticks / plates for the number of people / garbage bag =Notes= ・ It will be a vegetable grilling kit for tasting. No other food items are allowed. ・There is no drinking water on the farm. (Please prepare it yourself.) ） ・Water for hand washing is available. ・Please be sure to take your trash home with you. ・ Drinking alcohol at the farm and Other food brought in are prohibited. ■ Flow of the day (1) Reception (Toyooka travel time) / Payment (advance payment) (2) Move to the farm (3) Vegetable harvesting experience (vegetable grilling experience if desired) (4) Local dissolution =Notes= ・All transportation will be by private vehicle. ・ If you wish to purchase additional items at the farm, we will only accept cash payment at the farm. ■ What to bring ・Shoes or boots that can get dirty ・Harvesting gloves (work gloves, etc.) ・Towels ・Drinks ・Raincoat (in case of rain) * Use both hands for harvesting. It is not possible to harvest while holding an umbrella. ■Other ・There is no restroom (toilet) on the farm. Thank you for your understanding. ・ Please park according to the instructions of the staff when parking at the farm. ・ If it is judged that the vegetable harvesting experience is difficult due to various circumstances of garden management, we may cancel it without permission. ■Meeting place and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 Email:toyotabi@nagano-toyooka.jp　　　 【 About vegetables 】 List of vegetables harvested by season Use is not available from January ~ May because there are few vegetables that can be harvested. Cultivation varieties change depending on the weather of the year, so it is not possible to specify which vegetables to harvest. For actual cultivation conditions, please contact Toyooka Travel Time directly. ■ Summer (June ~ August) Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, green peppers, zucchini, okra Eggplant, corn, potato, onion, radish, carrot, parsley, shiso, watermelon ■ Autumn (September ~ November) Cucumber, Green peppers, zucchini, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Radish, Chinese cabbage, Green onion ■ Winter (December) Chinese cabbage, green onion, carrot, Gensuke turnip, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy (Gensuke turnip is a pickled vegetable that is popular in Minami Shinshu.) ） 【 How to make a reservation 】 Same-day guidance is also possible, but reservations will take precedence. We may not be able to guide you on the day, so we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. ■ Phone reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00) ■ WEB Reservation Vegetable picking web reservation page ■ Cancellation fee There is no cancellation fee. Please be sure to contact us by the time of the day.

Tokachi River Onsen in the morning Hello! It's March and it's getting warmer little by little, but the mornings here in Otofuke are still cold. The temperature at 5 a.m. on the day of shooting was -12.1 degrees Celsius. There was river fog, and the Tokachi Chuo Bridge was hidden. After sunrise, the river fog disappears and the bridge becomes clear! At 7 o'clock, we were able ? to see the majestic Hidaka Mountains beautifully There was no wind that day, so I was able to see the hot air balloons going up. Even if it's cold, seeing this kind of scenery will get you excited! Please ? come and see the scenery unique to this time of year

Damn, I thought it was getting warmer.

Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. March 4th. The snow is still going on. Thanks to you, the Shinto ceremony has a fantastic atmosphere.

Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. March 1. It was a warm day, but it snowed heavily that day. I hope this will be the last snow.

◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ Stock status ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢ [There is an additional note on the extension of the sales period] The collaboration goods of "Tomakomai City Diamond A act II." will be on sale until March 31 (Sunday)! ✨ *Postscript: Extended until Sunday, May 5 We also accept local shipping, so please feel free to contact us! ? For more information, please refer to the post of X(@toma_tourism). ?‍♀️

View of Mt. Fuji from West Lake around 11 a.m. on March 3 The green of the lake, the black of the lava, the snow of Mt. Fuji, the clear sky I was ♪ impressed by the beautiful colors of nature

Winter scenery of Koyasan, monks on the approach to Okuno-in Temple

It is a sunset view from the embankment of Yoshikawa Fishing Port, Konan City, Takashi Prefecture.

03 Mar 24 This is a photo taken on my second Mt. Fuji photography trip this season. I took a night view of Lake Yamanaka from the panorama platform around 19 o'clock. There are still many issues to be addressed, but at this time, be aware of Mt. Fuji It was a good memory to be able to concentrate.