【Reservations are being accepted】 Held in ✨ again this year 🎆 Dinner buffet 🎆 enjoyed on the top floor of "Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku" Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 To coincide with the fireworks festival, we Held in a dinner buffet that can be Fun by all generations. During the fireworks launch time, there are also bleachers available in the window seats of the restaurant. Enjoy one of the largest events in Kushiro City with food. For details, please check the official website. Reservations and Contact: 0154-31-1277 (direct) 9:00A.M.~6:00P.M.

"Noh Prayer and Japan Sword Culture◆The 5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Pre-Workshop" We will Held in a Workshop to enjoy the "5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Funa Benkei" scheduled to be Held in at the Sakaki Town Cultural Center on Saturday, August 23rd! It is a two-hour event filled with various things such as Japan swords and Noh, Buddhism and Noh, Kanze-ryu Noh play master Chitoshi Matsumoto's explanation of the highlights of "Funabenkei" and the experience of the work of the sword. Held in ∶ 7/20 (Sun) Place: Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Participation fee: 1,000 yen (including admission fee)

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! About 60 minutes by Train from Tokyo Central Tokyo Nature, "Akiruno City, Tokyo (Akirunoshi)" is a Healing Sightseeing spot that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. With its pure Valleys, seasonal flowers, historic shrines and traditional crafts, Akiruno City offers visitors a full taste of the charm of "Tokyo that is not like Tokyo". We will Broadcasting Information full of charm of "Akiruno City", which can be easily visited from the Central Tokyo, on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! ◆ Access to Akiruno City, Tokyo 【Access by train】 Transfer to the Ome Line or Itsukaichi Line at Tachikawa Station on the JR Chuo Line and Get off at the last stop, Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. From the station, there are local buses to Akigawa Valley and Seotonoyu. 【Access by car】 About 20-30 minutes from the Chuo Expressway "Hachioji IC" or the Ken-O Expressway "Akiruno IC". It is also a perfect distance for a day trip. ◆Living with Nature in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is located within about 40 to 50 km of Tokyo Central Tokyo and has a population of about 78,000 (as of April 2025). The mountains of the Kanto Mountain Range rise in the west, and the Itsukaichi Basin spreads out in the center. In 1995, Akigawa City and Itsukaichi Town merged to form the current Akiruno City. Surrounded by lush green mountains and rivers, agriculture and local industries are thriving. You can enjoy the Four Seasons of Norabou-na in Spring, River Activities in Summer, Autumn Leaves in Autumn, and Hot Spring in Winter. Urban functions and Nature coexist in a well-balanced manner, and it is attracting attention from people who want to move to Japan as a "Just the right amount of countryside". ◆ Popularity Sightseeing spot of Akiruno City, Tokyo ・Akigawa Valley It is a Valleys that can be said to be a symbol of Akiruno City. Akigawa Valley is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Seasonal Nature, surrounded by clear streams and greenery, where you can enjoy River Activities, Barbecue, Autumn Leaves Picking, Hot Spring, etc. It is easy to visit even on a day trip and is ideal for climbing and camping. 【Access】About 10 minutes by bus + 5 minutes on foot from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (around Ishifunebashi) 【Best time to visit】Autumn leaves (November), Fresh greenery (June) ・Tokyo Summerland It is one of the largest leisure facilities in Tokyo. The indoor heated water pool "Adventure Dome" and the outdoor "Adventure Lagoon" with a streaming pool and thrilling slides are Popular with children and adults alike, and are Spots where you can play all day long. 【Open season】March to November (Closed in winter) 【Access】About 5 minutes by Car from Akiruno IC / There is a direct bus from Akigawa station and Hachioji stations ・Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain It is a spectacular scenery with about 10,000 hydrangeas blooming all over the slope. Famous landmarks cultivated by local farmers over 40 years, and many photographers Visit during the rainy season. Early in the morning or after After the rain is especially recommended. 【Best time to visit】Mid-June to early July 【Entrance fee】Adult 600 yen / Child 400 yen ・Akikawa Farmers Center Direct sales with Fresh Local vegetables, fruits, and Local processed products. Norabou-na and Local Rice are especially popular and sometimes sell out immediately. Freshly baked handmade bread and local side dishes are also on sale, so you can easily enjoy the Local flavors. ◆Traditional crafts and experiences in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City ・Gundo paper It is a high quality Washi paper inherited from the Edo period, and was used for lanterns, calligraphy, and shoji paper. It has been designated as an intangible cultural property of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is still inherited by the Preservation Society. There are also Held in Workshop where you can experience papermaking. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Specialty and Local cuisine ・Norabou-na It is a native vegetable of the cruciferous family. It has no peculiarities, is soft and easy to cook, making it an ideal ingredient for Ohitashi, stir-fry, tempura, etc. The season is around March to April, and Local people are also popular for "Norabou-na rice" and "Norabou-na egg-toji". ・Akikawa corn The Itsukaichi Highway, which runs through Akiruno City, was so popular for corn sales that it was called the "Corn Highway". Akikawa corn has a strong sweet taste and is characterized by the large size of each grain. ◆ Akiruno City, Tokyo Festival and Events ・Ninomiya Shrine Autumn Annual Grand Festival (Ginger Festival) At the Festival Rituals held on September 8 and 9 every year, it is said that if you eat ginger sold at the stalls lining the approach to the temple, you will not catch a cold, and you will be disease-free for one year. Mikoshi, Drums, Kagura, etc. are performed, and the whole town is dyed in the colors of the Festival. It is said that in the past, it was a Shinto ritual to pray for a disease-free life by dedication of ginger. ・ Shoichi Iwadashi Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Ina's festival) It is a festival rituals held every year on the Saturday and Sunday of the day before Respect for the Aged Day in September, and on the day of the festivals, 13 mikoshi and 6 festival floats parade along the Itsukaichi Highway, and the dashing shouts of men and women of all ages dressed in festival robes echo, and the highways are lined with lanterns and crowded with many people ・Akiru Shrine Annual Grand Festival (Itsukaichi Festival) Held in annually on September 29 and 30. The sight of the hexagonal Mikoshi, which is rare in Japan and exceeds 100 kan (about 375 km), parades through the town of Itsukaichi is a masterpiece. Lion dances and kagura are also performed, and you can feel the air and lively atmosphere of the History Shrine. ◆Tourist Information of Akiruno City, Tokyo, Akiruno City Akiruno City, Tokyo is a healing sightseeing spot filled with rich Nature, history, culture, and food that you can't think of as Tokyo. Fun can be enjoyed on a day trip, but it is also exceptional to spend a quiet night looking at the starry sky that cannot be experienced in the city. The Access from the Central Tokyo is good, and it is a city where you can spend your "own Quiet time". We will Broadcasting a recommendations in Akiruno City so that you can fully enjoy its charm, so please follow us!

Photographed on July 13, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's Senba Toshogu Shrine Parfait. The base is layered with Hokkaido Ogura bean paste, fresh cream, homemade granola, and homemade Kawagoe matcha mousse. It is topped with Morino Ranch soft serve ice cream and decorated with white balls, red bean paste, andon cookies, Tokugawa family crest cookies, and matcha powder, and is very luxurious. 🍨✨ It has black honey, and when you pour it on, it tastes even better.

On June 15, 2025, the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” opened in front of JR Shintoku Station 😊 On the second floor, the railway heritage exhibition room “Poppo” displays dioramas and the history of railways. When you view the dioramas, try crouching so your eye level matches the models—you’ll see them in a different way 🚂 On the first floor, the cafe and shop Kotoise offers railway-themed goods, cow-pattern cups and ornaments made from Shintoku-yaki pottery, handmade items by local artists, and specialty products from Shintoku Town. On the second floor, the information center (Shintoku Town Tourism Association) also rents bicycles, so you can explore the town by bike and enjoy the scenery and local food. Please consider visiting the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” sometime 🤗 https://shintoku-town.net//

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is a heart hydrangea found at Kawagoe Hachimangu. 💜 The rainy season has come to an end.

The 34th Shidahara Lake Surface Fire Festival will take place in Oonocho, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture. On the special stage, a variety of performances will be featured, including kagura, Raiden Soran, and dance. There will also be a prize raffle with luxurious gifts. The master of ceremonies will be Chuka Shuto, the Bungo-ono City Hometown Ambassador, who will liven up the festival. The aerial fireworks and underwater fireworks reflected on the lake surface create a truly magical sight. Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6:15 PM – Event proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather. Location: Shidarawaru Dam area Stage Events 5:30 PM – Prayer for a bountiful harvest 6:15 PM – Opening declaration 6:20 PM – Dance by Chikumatsu Mikaikai 6:30 PM – Mie Junior (Raiden Soran) 6:45 PM – Firefighting Squadron Kiko Ranger 7:00 PM – Jimmy Kikuchi 7:30 PM – Kagura (Asakusa Inuyama Kagura Company) 8:00 PM – Prize raffle 8:30 PM – Mie Swing Family (big band) Fireworks Launch Time Fireworks start at 8:40 PM — aerial and underwater fireworks. Traffic Restrictions and Shuttle Bus Service Around the Venue On the day of the event, roads near the venue will be closed to traffic (no vehicle access). Private cars cannot enter during event hours, so please use the shuttle bus. Shuttle buses operate from 6:00 PM. Wait times are about 5 to 10 minutes. Shuttle Bus Cooperation Fee: 200 yen round trip for elementary school students and older (please cooperate with this fee for shuttle bus operation). Children below elementary school age ride free. Shuttle Bus Boarding Location: Near Ohno Community Center, Bungo-ono City Parking: Around the Ono Branch Office of Bungo-Ono City Hall Other Information Visitors wearing yukata will receive a gift while supplies last. A sacred fire will depart from Asakusa Shrine and small torches around the venue will be lit in sequence. 5:30 PM – Sacred fire departs from Asakusa Shrine 6:00 PM – Small torches lit around Toji 6:15 PM – Small torches lit around the dam area 6:30 PM – Seven-color lanterns Organizer and Event Inquiries The 34th Shidahara Lake Surface Fire Festival Executive Committee Phone: 0974-34-2301 Access to Central Bungo-ono City Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture Kyushu, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture — Introducing tourism and recommended spots https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250718event-oono/...

The terminus of Izu, the starting point of wonder. Minamiizu Town, the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula Summer has finally arrived in Minamiizu Town. Yumigahama Beach, a 1.2 km stretch of sand edged by white beaches and green pines Hirizo Beach, boasting some of the clearest waters in Japan The yuusuge (evening lily) that blooms with the sunset during summer Mikomoto Island, a diving sanctuary that divers across Japan dream of visiting A night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way The time and scenery of Minamiizu seep into you, making you want to return again soon. Because things don’t always go as planned, you notice the greatness of nature and create space to reflect on yourself. Why not spend your summer hours in Minamiizu Town this year? Minamiizu Town swimming beach information https://x.gd/31Y2E... For more on sightseeing in Minamiizu Town, Minamiizu Town Tourism Association (Official) WEB: https://www.minami-izu.jp// X: https://x.com/info_mizu... Instagram: https://x.com/info_mizu... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/info.mizu... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minamiizu_tourism...

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Event Notice📣 On Monday, July 21, the "Mikage Festival" will take place 😊 Also known as the Beer Festival!! Enjoy handmade flavors from local shops, sirloin-cut steaks, and grilled Wagyu ribeye together with beer 🎵 The program includes Flahibiscus Mikage, Cheer Angel Baton Twirlers, and a bingo tournament!! The festival ends with a grand fireworks display that will color the summer night sky!! Relax and enjoy summer with a beer🍺 📌Date and Time: July 21, 2025, from 15:00 (will proceed even in rain) 📌Venue: Mikage Community Center 📌Parking: Mikage Improvement Center 📌Fireworks start at 20:00 [Requests] 📍Seating at the venue is limited. Please bring your own tables and chairs. 📍If you use the lawn, please bring a ground sheet. 📍There is no garbage station. Please take your trash home with you. 📍Please refrain from parking on the street as it will inconvenience nearby residents. https://www.shimizu-hokkaido-ta.jp/cont8/49.html...

📍Aikoku Station (Obihiro) A former JNR station made famous by the phrase "From the Land of Love to Happiness." The station building is now preserved as a memorial, and a nostalgic atmosphere lingers. Retro signs and the station name board are highly photogenic. The heart-shaped fountain is adorable 💓 We recommend it as a stop on your Obihiro sightseeing itinerary 📸💖

In the past, there were "round-table discussions" and "historical walking tours" in the Tomi City Yoshizu area, where Azusa kamiko (priestesses) called "Nonou" who were said to be the "Village priestesses of No.1 in Japan" and who traveled around the world gathered. Local residents' volunteers held the "Nishinomiya-ri Development Association," which was attended by 15 people from inside and outside the prefecture, including history buffs and tourism officials. "In the Spring, a group of several to several dozen priestesses, led by the Shinto ritual Maitao, set out on a tour from Nonou Alley, and they divined their worries, sufferings, and wishes in the village where they toured," says Hirofumi Shinohara, secretary of the association. He is the "descendant family of the Shinto ritual Maitao (owner of Nishinomiya Shrine)", and Ancient documents are handed down to the house, and researchers who visit from all over the country and people who admire Nonou are accepted and visited to guide the history of the area. 　Four years ago, I held a walking priestess tour in Pre, and this is the second time. 　In March of this year, he published "Nonou's Picture Book" in order to let Local children know about it. At a roundtable discussion held at the Community Center, Mr. Shinohara said, "I would like to broaden my horizons and experience the history and culture of Jozu with Nonou." He explained his involvement with Sengoku Warlords such as Takeda Shingen, and how the area was spun by people such as the Sanada clan, Yamabushi, and Nonou of Yuzu while playing an active role. 　He also spoke about the endemic nature of Yoshizu, saying, "There were many things related to women, such as being kind to women, and there were a variety of livelihoods." Tyler Lynch, the young husband of Tokura Kamiyamada Hot Spring "Ryokan Kamekiyo," who participated in the event, said, "It is very interesting from a European and Rice perspective. Ms. Shinohara said, "There is no historical record that the priestess had a Gari of espionage activities or that she was acting as a female ninja, but since she was in a position to travel around the country and see and hear various Information, how she used it is Squid world of imagination." Kazuo Hayakawa, secretary general of the Shinshu Toumi Tourism Association, said, "I hope people will learn about the culture of Yoshitsu Village. There is also a culture where Nishinomiya and Higashimachi compete with each other." The historical walking tour was led by Mr. Shinohara and guided by Local officials such as Hiroaki Igarashi and Mr. Hayakawa of Jotsuin. After visiting Nonou's grave, the ruins of the mansion, the alley of Nonou, and the Nishinomiya Shrine, Mr. Shinohara "cleansed his body by bathing in cold Water at this well (the ruins of the mansion)." At the Nishinomiya Shrine, "I used to watch my grandfather printing bills until I was in junior high school." 　At Kanai alley, he said, "You can see Mt. Misaki from here, Mr. Kanai was in charge of the Mt. Mijayama Festival, and there were priestesses and priestesses among the hospitality, and they offered the deer caught on Mt. Misaki to the gods." Visiting the site of the Jotsu-in temple opened by Mr. Yoshitsu under the guidance of Sumitomo Igarashi. 　At the gravesite of the Yoshitsu clan, we learned about Roux and the face of the falconer sect, and the falconry ritual of the Suwa faith. 　In addition to this, we also visited the Maiden River, the megalith of the princess, the Nishinomiya Kabuki Stage, and the Higashimachi Kabuki Stage. Mayumi Castro Kagura, a priestess and writer from Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, said, "I've been interested in Yoshitsu for the past two years and have been coming here frequently. Kaori Yamazaki, a participant from Nagano City, said, "I have walked since I participated in the Walking Priestess Tour four years ago, and this is a good opportunity to listen to the explanations, so I hope it will continue in the future." Yu Takizawa, who participated from Sugadaira Highlands in Ueda City, said, "I'm planning a walking priestess tour with my friends, and I want to dress up as a priestess and walk while thinking about it." On July 7th, the members who participated this time will take the lead in holding the "Walking Priestess Tour" of the Yoshitsu Historical Walk. 　Under the guidance of Mr. Takizawa, the Traditional Culture Study Group groups, and under the guidance of Mr. Tyler, the "Ninja Project groups" will tour Yuzu. < Historical Notes> ◇ Nonou's tour of countries: Emotional support for the common people 　As a mediator between gods and people, Nonou performed "mouth-to-mouth" activities such as ringing the azusa bow and conveying oracles. 　It supported the spirit of the common people from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. The warlord also borrowed Nonou's mouth to obtain a prophecy of victory from the gods, alleviating the fear of death and giving him confidence of victory. 　In the Edo period, the largest number of nonou lived in the Village of Akizu, and there were about 50 nonou houses. With the approval of the Edo shogunate's temple and shrine magistrates, the Saiai Shinto Shinto ritual Maitao and Nonou, who presided over Azusa Jinko, formed a caravan and were able to tour the countries freely. 　In the Meiji era, activities were banned by the religious policy of the new government, and many sought new ways of life, such as closing businesses or immigrating. ◇Minamoto of Nonou Historical soil of Akizu 　As for why priestesses gathered in the Village of Yoshitsu, according to Higashimomachi magazines and magazines, it is considered that the land of Yoshitsu has been a soil for accepting priestesses since ancient times, and place names and remnants related to women and Shinto ritual. 　Tradition reminiscent of the origins of Nonou and the historical climate of Yoshitsu are listed in chronological order. 　▽ From the Kofun period to the Nara period, the central power advanced into the area, and the culture of the ancient center flourished in this area 　▽ The changes in place names that remain in ancient times (Umino Township→ Miss Village→ Maiden Township → Umino Sho) are place names that indicate the local character that has a deep relationship with "Yubu" in ancient times, and the figure of Yube, the priestesses who participated in the requiem Shinto ritual of performing Kagura dances and playing divine spirits, comes to mind 　▽ From the end of the Heian period to the beginning of the Edo period, the Shino clan of the Yoshitsu clan made a name for themselves as the best falconers in the eastern part of the country, and there are many secret traditions among the falconers, and shamanism can be seen in them. 　▽ The Yoshitsu clan is strongly associated with medieval Suwa, and the local characters "Mijakuyama", Iwai-do, and Kanai alley that remain in the former Akizu Village convey the faces of the Mijayama Shinto ritual (hunting Shinto ritual) that the Yoshitsu clan would have performed as a clan of the Suwa no kami clan. Mt. Misaki is a hunting ground, and Iwai-do is a remnant of a place (celebration hall) for divine festivals. Kanai alley is a place name that conveys the place of residence of the Kanai clan, who served as a deer priest who prepared dishes to be offered to the gods, and who served as a large city official who dedicated kagura at festivals and conveyed divine proclamations.　▽ During the Sengoku period, Chiyo Mochizuki, who was appointed as the head priestess (priestess) of both Kai and Shinano by a shuin stamp letter from Takeda Shingen, relied on her connections and settled in Yuzu Village. 　▽ In the Edo period, Yoshitsu was the main flag, so it was easy for Nonou and others to work and the backing of the shogunate. Toshin Journal electronic version2025-6-29 12:32 Theme: Quoted from Toumi News No.1 in Japan's Most Walking Priestess Village Picture book of "Yuzu no U"　 Planning and Publication: Nishinomiya Village Development Association (Nonou Research Group) Text: Hirofumi Shinohara Illustration: Hitoshi Maruyama Phone for Contact: 090-8509-5859 (Mr. Shinohara)

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls. It's July and the heat is getting more intense—how is everyone doing? If you go down to Senga Falls, a sightseeing spot in Shosenkyo Gorge, the negative ions and the waterfall's spray will sweep the heat away and create a refreshing coolness. From Yamanashi Wine Kingdom you can even see directly above the falls! There are many photo spots in the Takiue Area, so please capture a memory or two 😌 Especially popular is the giant salamander mascot! Many guests love to take photos with it☺️ By the way, there are said to be salamanders living in Shosenkyo Gorge…? If you meet one, it might bring you good luck! Also, Yamanashi Wine Kingdom launched a new orange wine in July! Made from white grapes using red wine production methods, this wine is crisp yet lets you enjoy the tannic nuance from the skins. Please serve it well chilled 😀 We sincerely look forward to your visit ☺️

Photographed on July 4, 25. This is the Oyster Ice Lottery of Kawagoe Hachimangu. There are three types: strawberries, melons, and lemons. 🍓🍈🍋🍧

Hills and long distances are easy with an e-bike 🚲✨ I’ve summarized the electric-assist bicycle rental information in a blog post! Perfect for strolling around town or walking along the coast ☝️🌈 For rental details, see here https://www.shimoda-city.info/access-bicycle... If you’d like to view this in another language, please use the “English” button at the top right. https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250717...

Electric-propelled Sightseeing Boat (Mihama Town Lake Center) This sightseeing boat operates on Mikata Five Lakes, a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention, and uses no heavy oil or similar fuels to protect the environment. Power generated by the facility’s solar panels is stored in onboard lithium-ion secondary batteries (about 300 kWh) to run the vessel. The boat is very quiet, and the leisurely 50-minute cruise across calm waters lets you enjoy the rich nature of Mikata Five Lakes. The basic route departs from Lake Kugushi, passes through the Urami River, and circles Lake Suigetsu on an approximately 50-minute course. Onboard guides introduce points of interest and explain how the sightseeing boat works, making it a place for learning about nature and energy. Operating Schedule 1st departure / 9:30–10:20 2nd departure / 10:45–11:35 3rd departure / 13:00–13:50 4th departure / 14:15–15:05 5th departure / 15:30–16:20 Fares Adults (junior high school and older) 1,980 yen (tax included) Children (elementary school) 990 yen (tax included) Preschool children Free Reservations Mihama Town Lake Center TEL 0770-47-5960 Address 24-4-1 Hayase, Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture https://mihama-lakecenter.com/home/...

Photographed on June 23, 25. LEC COFFEE's lemonade soda and coffee jelly. 🥤🍋

Event Announcement📣 The "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival" will be held on Sunday, July 20.😊 After the railway first reached Rikubetsu in 1910 (Meiji 43), it was abolished in April 2006 (Heisei 18). In April 2008 (Heisei 20), it was reborn as the operational "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway." Hoping to welcome more riders, we hold the "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival."🎵 On Saturday, July 19, the eve festival features stage shows and local food stalls!! About 1,500 fireworks will be launched, and a special fireworks train will run so passengers can watch the display from the train (capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen, includes Rikubetsu town specialty products).😍 Eve Festival 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 18:00 📌Venue: Midorimachi Soccer Field 📍Fireworks launch at 20:00 On Sunday, July 20, the main festival is packed with activities, including special train rides, dance and street performances, horse riding experiences, a big lottery, and mochi throwing!! Rikubetsu town’s mascot character "Shibare-kun" and his bouncy dome are a big hit with children!! 📌Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 📌Venue: Station Front Multipurpose Plaza 📍A comedy stage by Yoshimoto comedians will be held at 14:30😁 Contact Rikubetsu Town Tourism Association Office (Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section TEL:0156-27-2141) Enjoy the three-day weekend—bring your family and friends to the event and make lots of great memories🤗 https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's lemonade soda. 🍋

I was finally able to go to the Tengu fire walk, which I had been wanting to Outbound for a long time Fly to New Chitose Airports 3 hours by rental car I finally arrived at Kotohira Shrine The fire crossing of the tengu that I saw here was solemn and mysterious

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's coffee jelly.

Kirigamine and Kurumayama-kata📷️ The nikkōkisuge (daylilies) on Kirigamine in Suwa City are now at their best. Please take care when visiting. Kirigamine and Kurumayama-kata The daylilies are in full bloom! Please drive safely to Suwa City. We are waiting for you!!!

Gion Shrine Summer Festival July 15 was the Gion Shrine’s summer festival⛩ We covered the Morimaki ritual held before the ceremony📷 They shaped the makaya grass gathered that morning into the form of Yamata no Orochi💪 Makaya is stiff, and twisting large amounts at once is a real challenge😅 Still, the Morimaki Ritual Preservation Society finished it with impressive skill✨ The amazake prepared overnight also turned out exceptionally tasty this year😆 There were many more visitors this year, which made us happy😁 The local community cherishes their “Gion-san” It will surely continue together with the community going forward🥰

After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda muscat and blueberry cream cheese donuts. 🍇🫐

A very large passenger ship was moored at Osanbashi in Yokohama. It seems that many of the passengers were white. Is it a ship from the United States or somewhere? On the hull we could see Celebrity X Cruises and a large logo. Squid, it was a celebrity atmosphere. The blue and white hull is a very summery picture.

Sakai Tourism Concierge recommendation ✨ “📍A special moment to soak in history and beauty at Sakai’s tea room Shin-an 🍵” I’m Azusa Nakase from the Sakai Tourism Concierge. I visited Shin-an, Sakai City’s tea room, to experience a Japanese space that stands quietly in stillness 😆 Built by Kodō Ōgi, renowned as a master of sukiya-style construction, the tea room presents a beautiful blend of modernity and tradition. The moment I stepped inside, I felt time slow down 😌✨ You can also join a tea-serving experience 🍵 and taste matcha with seasonal sweets while touching the culture of chanoyu ☺️ One bowl of tea can enrich the heart so much…🍃 Please stop by during your Sakai sightseeing 🙌🏻 https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/spot/detail/107...

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Yesterday, today and the Annual Grand Festival of Yasaka Shrine in the Precincts. I asked Tengu's eight hands to look up and have the lion head bite his head. I received an amulet and a cucumber and prayed for a safe life. 👺🥒

The World Cultural Heritage “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution” Card Rally 2025 is now underway! July 1 (Tuesday)–September 30 (Tuesday) World Cultural Heritage “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution” Card Rally 2025: 38 cards in all Event period: July 1, 2025 (Tuesday)–September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) Celebrating the 10th anniversary of World Heritage registration! Set off on an adventure through eight prefectures and 11 cities! The industrial revolution that laid the foundations of modern Japan took place from the late Edo period through the Meiji era. The factories, mines, and shipyards that served as its stages remain across the country as the Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution, now listed as a World Cultural Heritage. We are holding a special program to enjoy these history-rich industrial sites: the World Cultural Heritage “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution” Card Rally 2025! At the designated component sites and related facilities, you can collect cards featuring illustrations of things and people closely connected to the Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. Collect the normal cards available at each facility and get a rare card! Collect specific cards to receive limited-edition cards and premium card holders (quantities limited). From young children to history-loving adults, this event offers both learning and collecting fun. Plus, add the official LINE account as a friend, and a robot named Gear-kun will appear to help you collect cards via LINE! With Gear-kun you can check your digital card collection and easily make inquiries about the card rally via LINE, making it very convenient! This summer, enjoy exploring industrial heritage sites while encountering the passion and technology of the late Edo through the Meiji era. For details, please check the “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution 10th Anniversary Special Site.” Inquiries about the Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution World Heritage Council: 099-286-2363 Inquiries about the card rally (general) Organizing Office: 050-2030-7388 Normal card pickup locations — 8 prefectures, 11 cities nationwide Hagi Reverberatory Furnace Guide Hut [Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Emisugahana Shipyard Guide Hut [Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Obanayama Tatara Museum [Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shigetsuki Park Ticket Booth (Site of Hagi Castle) [Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shoin Shrine Treasure House Shiseikan [Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shoko Shuseikan (Former Shuseikan Foundry Site) Slope [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Former Kagoshima Spinning Mill Engineer’s House (Ijinkan) [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Sekiyoshi Local Products Center [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace Guidance Center Reception [Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture] Hashino Iron Mining Information Center or Iron History Museum [Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture] Sano Tsunetami and the Miezu Naval Arsenal Site History Museum or Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum [Saga City, Saga Prefecture] Gunkanjima Museum or Kosuge Shu Shipyard Site [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Gunkanjima Digital Museum [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Nagasaki Port Terminal [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Takashima Coal Museum [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Takashima Kita-kei Mine nearest bus stop [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Gunkanjima Museum [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] World Heritage Visitor Center [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Miyahara Pit [Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture] Manda Pit Station [Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture] — located inside Manda Pit Station. Coal mine train shelter [Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture] ※Installed inside the paid area of Manda Pit; on rainy days, after checking your mine entry ticket, staff at the Manda Pit entrance will hand it to you. Omuta City Coal Industry Science Museum [Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture] Ryujokan [Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture] Former Main Office Viewing Area, Imperial Ironworks, Yawata [Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture] Ongagawa Water Source Pump Room Information Center (inside Nakama City Community Exchange Center) [Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture] Manda Pit Station 200-2 Haramanda, Arao City, Kumamoto 864-0001 Phone: 0968-57-9155 Closed: Every Monday (if a holiday, the following weekday), December 29–January 3 Manda Pit site tours: Adults 410 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary/middle school students 210 yen Manda Pit Station exhibition room and DVD screening room tours: Free Parking: Free Bus-only parking [5 large, 3 medium] 72 standard car spaces A motorcycle-only parking area is also available https://diginal.co.jp/card_rally/...

Squid view of Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway in summer. The summit of the Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway overlooks the green mountains and the dynamic summer sky. Komono, Mie Prefecture 2024/8

Event Announcement📣 How are your plans for this weekend? Makubetsu Summer Festa 2025 will take place on Sunday, July 20th🎵 Alongside dance, light rock music, and taiko drumming, there will be games for children and food stalls serving delicious local treats from Makubetsu😁 A grand lottery offers luxurious prizes, including paired travel vouchers!! The festival’s climax will be about 3,000 fireworks that will fill the night sky with brilliant gold😍 Come enjoy the summer festival with friends and family🤗 📌Date and time: Sunday, July 20th, 2025, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM 📌Location: Makubetsu Town Sports Park, special event area 📌Notes * Bringing pets is prohibited. * The entire sports park is smoke-free (including electronic cigarettes). * Grilling and BBQ inside the sports park are prohibited. http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8545...