Isehara Flower Report 2025.06.09 This is the state of the hydrangeas along the Hinata no Hikage Path. Compared with last week, there are more blooms and the colors are more vivid. When you visit, please bring salt or repellents as leeches (yamabiru) appear on the shaded path and take precautions. For more details, see the Tourism Association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/news/flower/10348/...

Otoyo's specialty! The harvest of Goishicha tea tea leaves has been carried out! Goishicha tea is a "post-fermented tea" 🍵 made in Otoyo, Kochi Prefecture It is made by a rare manufacturing method called "two-stage fermentation" in which tea leaves are steamed, fermented with lactic acid bacteria, and then further fermented. It is ✨ a fermented tea characterized by its unique sour flavor and health benefits that regulate the intestinal environment The completed Goishicha tea will be sold as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment or at Souvenirs shops in Kochi Prefecture!

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe. At Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, wind chimes are decorated. 🎐

BNK48's 19th single "Colorcon Wink" has been Open to the public! What! What! The shooting location this time is Yamanouchi Town 🎥✨️ In the Open to the public MV, the familiar scenery looks 💖 more sparkling than usual Despite the hard schedule, the children of the members were too 🫠💜 cute with smiles Anytime Please watch the MV from BNK48's official YouTube many and come Yamanouchi Town to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! https://www.youtube.com/@BNK48OfficialYouTube...

Photographed 6/7/25. At Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, 🩷 I found a hydrangea of.

Photographed on June 1, 25. CAFE ANDON's iced café latte and fig and prune carrot cake. On sunny days, you can relax on the terrace seats.

The warm days just keep coming! On days like this, why not visit the Fishway Observation Room, Totoroado? At Totoroado, you can watch fish swimming close by through glass! I visited on June 6th and was able to see cherry trout (sakuramasu) making their way upstream! One of the charms is that different fish migrate at different times of year🐟✨ It's a great spot for families with children! Be sure to stop by Totoroado and take a look♪

Photographed on June 1, 25. After IMöZINE, I went to CAFE ANDON. This is a hot sandwich set of tuna onions. When the weather is nice, terrace seating is recommended. 🐈 She was taking a walk.

【The 20th Rose Festival】The weather was very nice today and the roses were shining! Roux show by MIHARU was held in today, and it was a cute and fun show that made me ♪ smile There is only one day left for the Rose Festival. Tomorrow is a juggling variety show by Yuta Wasshoi! Please come and visit us ♪

Photographed on June 1, 25. In front of CAFE ANDON, two-color hydrangeas were blooming.

🚢Hop aboard the MyakuMyaku for a trip from the Expo to Sakai🌊 Take the MyakuMyaku from the Expo grounds and zip straight to the old port!🌟 Department Head Haniwa also boarded the night sail and enjoyed the voyage😊🛳️ 🌆On the night cruise… 🔵See the Expo’s giant roof ring lit up close from the sea! 🎡The illuminated Ferris wheel at Osaka Port ✨The otherworldly nightscape of the Sakai-Senboku coastal industrial zone 💎The lit-up Ryujin (Dragon Goddess) statue is right nearby At the sight, Department Head Haniwa couldn’t help but doki-doki…💓 The sea breeze feels pleasant, perfect for summer nights! Sit back and relax while taking in the views, and return from the Expo without the crowds🎶 🎟️Night sailings are a perfect pick right now! Seats are limited, so we recommend booking in advance🙌 This summer, treat yourself to a special cruise experience🌊 🔍For details and reservations, visit Universal Cruise’s official site (@universalcruise)!

🔶Special Exhibition "Here We Go: The Meiji Expositions!" at the Teppo Kaji Yashiki Now On!🔶 To coincide with the Osaka–Kansai Expo, Teppo Kaji Yashiki is hosting its 3rd special exhibition, "Here We Go: The Meiji Expositions! The Story of the Gunsmith Inoue Sekiemon's Struggles."✨ Through precious materials preserved by the Inoue Sekiemon family, please enjoy the story of how gunsmiths energetically took part in events such as the Sakai Expo and the National Industrial Exhibition.⭐彡 📅 April 23 – July 21 (closed Tuesdays; closed the next day if a public holiday falls on Tuesday) ⌚ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) 📍 Location: Machiya Historical Museum Inoue Sekiemon House (Teppo Kaji Yashiki) 💰 Admission: 500 yen for adults (group discounts and combined tickets available) ※ Free for junior high school students and younger, residents of Sakai City aged 65 and over, and people with disabilities and their caregivers 👫 Capacity: No limit 📲 Inquiries: ① Cultural Properties Division (about the special exhibition: 072-228-7198) ② Pasona Joinus Co., Ltd. (about the facility: 072-224-1155 located at the Sakai Municipal Machiya Historical Museum Yamaguchi Residence) 🔎 For more details, search for "The Story of the Gunsmith Inoue Sekiemon's Struggles"!

The Soft-Serve Rally 2025 has started again this year! This is the caramel soft-serve from Roadside Station Garden Spa Kikage no Cafe.🍦 The rich caramel sauce and the soft-serve paired perfectly and were absolutely delicious.❤️ There are other Tokachi-inspired soft-serves too, like Bean! Bean! Bean! soft-serve and Camembert cheese soft-serve.✨ Please give them a try.😊

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in! < guest performance Information> ★ "TOM & KOMOTA" Monkey Performance As the only monkey in Nagano Prefecture, the duo "TOM & KOMOTA" is active mainly in the prefecture. 10 minutes of laughter, impression, and cuteness! Held in days, etc.: During the rose Festival period, performances of about 10 minutes at a time will be held multiple times a day * There are if the performance is canceled due to rain or the physical condition of the monkey. Held in Location: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station ★ Roux Show by MIHARU With the motto of "the magic of smiling", MIHARU conducts Roux shows all over the country. The Roux performance made while singing cute Roux art is a must see. Roux will be made to songs, dances, fun music and talksPlease ♪ enjoy the show that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, especially children! Held in: Saturday, June 7 Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~ Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station ★ Juggling variety show by "Wasshoi Yu~ta" Mainly active throughout Japan with a "juggling crown show" that incorporates magic, pantomime, etc. based on high juggling techniques, a ♪ variety of ad-libs cultivated over many years on the streets in Japan and overseas, and a show that values a live feeling, can be enjoyed beyond the barriers of generations and languages! Held in: Sunday, June 8 Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~　 Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

Suwabettei Shuhaku On this day, foodie Kawanishi visited the newly renewed Suwabettei Shuhaku before it opened. The exterior now shows a calm, chic gray tone. The name’s origin, Shuhaku, which represents the two-colored hot springs, remains, and the property reopened as Suwabettei Shuhaku to serve as a villa-like retreat offering both the comfort of being at home and the excitement and delights you don’t find at home. There are modern Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths (onsen) facing the lake, and modern Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths; the lake-front open-air bath rooms measure 60 m², offering spacious accommodation and views of Lake Suwa, with the unique fun and excitement of a room that includes an open-air bath not found at home. For a delightful meal, non-staying guests can enjoy a walk-in lunch for groups of 10 to 50 people (from ¥4,400 per person). Even better, guests wishing to use the hot spring can add on the bath for ¥550 (tax included, towel provided) to enjoy the full onsen experience. ※ Reservation required: applications must be made by 3:00 PM three days in advance. ◎ Suwabettei Shuhaku 📍Kogandori 3-2-2, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture ☎ 0266-52-2660 ◎ Parking: capacity about 50 cars / free of charge ◎ Website: https://www.suhaku.co.jp//

#007 [Tourist Spot Feature Part 1 ✨] Introducing Tsuno’s signature attraction, Tsuno Shrine, the primary shrine of Hyūga Province! We’ll do our best to make you want to visit! Beloved by townspeople as “Ichinomiya Shrine,” Tsuno Shrine plays an essential role in telling Miyazaki’s myths. I touched on Tsuno Shrine in #001, but there was still much I couldn’t cover and some parts I glossed over. Here I’ll offer a clear, inviting explanation to make you want to come. ◆Origin of the shrine’s name The name Hyūga Province Ichinomiya Tsuno Shrine comes from the tradition that Emperor Jimmu, six years before his enthronement, prayed here for peace across the land during his eastward journey and enshrined the deity. Hence it became an ichinomiya, the highest-ranked shrine of the province. Because the area now called Tsuno was once part of Hyūga Province, the shrine is revered as the province’s ichinomiya. This shrine is known as the most prestigious shrine in Hyūga Province. It thus became known specifically as Hyūga Province’s Ichinomiya, Tsuno Shrine, located in Tsuno Town. ◆Emperor Jimmu’s eastward journey Six years before becoming the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu is said to have stopped here during his eastward journey to pray for peace on land, calm seas, and continued military fortune. He reportedly sharpened arrows at Yatogi Falls on Mt. Osuzu before moving east. As mentioned in #003, the name Yatogi Falls comes from that episode. ◆Founding history According to old records, this shrine once stood as the foremost grand shrine of Hyūga Province, but during the Sengoku conflicts between the Shimazu and Otomo clans in the Tensho era, Otomo forces burned the shrine buildings, treasures, and ancient documents to ashes. The sacred object was spared after being evacuated to the foot of Mt. Osuzu. For many years after the conflict, no major rebuilding occurred and only a small shrine remained. In Genroku 5, Akizuki Tane-masa restored the shrine, and in Ansei 6 benefactors donated a new main hall. Later, as the buildings aged, the Gozouei Housankai (Shrine Reconstruction Support Association) was established in Heisei 14, and the current main shrine was completed on July 7, Heisei 19. ◆Divine virtues (goshintoku) The shrine enshrines Ōnamuchi no Mikoto. Ōnamuchi took many wives and fathered many children, and from this tradition he became revered as a deity of matchmaking and fertility. Because he established medical practices and helped many people, he is also venerated as a deity of medicine and recovery from illness. Together with Sukuna Hikona no Mikoto, he cooperated in nation-building, and so he is also worshipped as a patron of enterprise development and commercial prosperity. ◆How to properly tour Tsuno Shrine When visiting tourist spots and public facilities, please observe proper manners. - Tsuno Shrine has torii gates facing east and south. Most visitors enter through the south gate near Roadside Station Tsuno, but be sure to bow once before passing under any torii. - The center of the approach is the path for the kami; walk along the sides. - At the temizuya (purification fountain), cleanse your hands and mouth. Some may wonder why this is done, but it is preparation for entering a sacred space—a simplified form of the ancient rite of misogi. - Next, at the haiden (worship hall), perform two bows, two claps, and one bow. After that, it’s common to draw a fortune slip (omikuji) or buy an amulet and enjoy exploring. - In recent years, many visitors collect goshuin (red ink shrine stamps). I keep my goshuincho in the car. Tsuno Shrine is known for monthly limited goshuin designs. For example, March may feature illustrations for the Doll Festival, showing the imperial couple, and there are even designs limited to the first three days of the year. When the illustration changes each month, you’ll want to collect them all! - On the shrine grounds, there are objects to touch that are believed to grant blessings: statues connected to matchmaking and child blessings, Daikoku representing business success and child blessings, and a rabbit symbol for health and recovery. When you visit, be sure to give them a gentle rub. - In the parking area at Tsuno Shrine you’ll find Ichinomiya Shokudo, famous for udon and soba. After worshipping, eating udon before heading to the next sightseeing spot is a common choice. Even on weekdays, the restaurant can fill up. ◆Major festivals and events at Tsuno Shrine - Tsuno Shrine Summer Grand Festival (August 1–2) - Winter Reitaisai (early December) - Saitan-sai (New Year’s Day ceremony) (January 1) - Setsubun Tsuina ceremony (February 3) - Musubi Festival (early February) Tsuno Town offers many attractions, from well-known sights to spots only locals know. This time we introduced Hyūga Province’s ichinomiya, Tsuno Shrine. Next up is Tsuno Winery—stay tuned for the next post.

Photographed on June 1, 25. I went to the Events "IMöZINE/Imojin" Held in at Senba Toshogu Shrine. Mr. Koppu, who is referring to the walk in Kawagoe, was exhibited.

[That's why it's 🍦🍎 open] The ice cream shop "Yote Kassaiya" at the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi, which used to have a good night in winter, has been open 🍨 since April 26 The sundae topped with a sauce made with plenty of Locally Produced fruit and the Monkey Sundae topped with Soba cookies made with Local Soba flour are popular 🐵🍦 Seasonal soft serve ice cream has a different 🍦 flavor depending on the time of year It is said that 🍓🍑 peaches are next to strawberries It's going to be hot from now on, so come on! !️ !️ !️ * Therefore, what is Kashai ... In the dialect of the Hokushin region of Nagano Prefecture, stop by! It means

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is a hydrangea of Kawagoe Hachimangu. Held in Hydrangea Festival.

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Main Hall! Summer is gradually approaching. Shosenkyo Gorge, also famous as a summer retreat, is especially known for Senga Falls, a popular cool spot. The stairs leading down to Senga Falls are one of the coolest places in Shosenkyo. Please take in the view of the waterfall that opens up at the bottom of the steps. In the garden of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Main Hall, the dogwood (yamaboshi) flowers are blooming beautifully. This year they seem to be the prettiest in the past five years. When you visit Shosenkyo, be sure to stop by Yamanashi Wine Kingdom!

From Shinano-Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line, just a few minutes by car, we introduce Kannon Bridge, where breathtaking views of the Northern Alps unfold. Flowing beneath the bridge is the Takase River, its shallows so clear you can see the riverbed. The emerald-green river drifts calmly against the snow-capped Northern Alps, a sight you can enjoy until around early July.

Roadside Station Takano, a popular roadside station in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, will celebrate its 12th anniversary on April 12, 2025, and we have been able to enter our 13th year! ✨✨ To express our gratitude to everyone, we will Held in the "Roadside Station Takano 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival". 【Events Name】Roadside Station Takano's 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 and Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:00~17:00 【Place】Roadside Station Takano 【Address】〒727-0423 Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Koya-cho, Shimomonda 49 【Contents】 Hibagon and the others are also haunted! 🎪 Sales booth by shipper 🤝 "Roadside Station Collaboration" "Roadside Station Gourmet Booth" 🚔 "A large gathering of working cars!" Boarding experience & shooting! 🪪Let's make a JAF child safety license! 🍎 Unveiling of "2-day only" Sweets and new products! 🏕 Onidani Auto Camp "Wood chopping & bonfire experience" 🩸 Meiji Yasuda Life "Health Check Corner" (6/7 only) ⚠️ Cafe Restaurant Sorara "Eat-in Space" 【Vacation restaurant will be closed for 2 days】 And! With our daily gratitude to all of you... 🤖🤡🤹‍♀️ ◾️ For those who ◾️ purchase 2,500 yen or more at the Direct sales You will receive a "Garapon lottery ticket" to win a wonderful ○〇! * Distribution will end as soon as the Premiums are gone * Fun for more information as we keep you updated! Please come and visit us! Production and staff are looking forward to seeing you 💁 ♀️ 
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Fukkoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Status as of June 3, 2025 Fukkoji, located in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture, is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently about 40–50% in bloom. Flowering is progressing. The plants that bloomed early are showing beautiful flowers. We will announce updates on the bloom status as they come. [Location] Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture [Access] About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station [Parking] Available (free) [Toilets] Available ❚ Fukkoji The bas-relief Buddhist statue carved into the temple grounds, including its pedestal, stands at about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest rock-carved Buddhas. The central enormous figure is Fudo Myo-o. Fudo Myo-o typically appears in an angry form, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a round, gentle expression. Although it is a large Fudo Myo-o, it has a very approachable appearance. Fukkoji is also called Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season, you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the rock-carved Buddha. The hydrangeas planted here are cared for by the temple and local residents. ■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

A message from the Saikai City Tourism Association about a scenic spot in Seihi, Saikai City♪ Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture faces the sea on three sides and offers breathtaking views from its hilltop parks! 1. Hachiningatake Park 1639 Hirayamago, Seihi, Saikai City, Nagasaki 851-3425 There are various theories about the origin of the place name “Hachiningatake.” One says eight Genji warriors who came chasing Heike fugitives sought shelter from a sudden storm in a rock cave but died in a landslide; another says the name comes from eight warriors wrestling there. From the observatory you can see the Ajiro Peninsula, which looks like a dragon’s head, and the islands floating in Omura Bay. From the shore outward the islands continue in this order: Heta Yasuhō Island → Oki Yasuhō Island → Tamago Island → Yaki Island → Chidori Island → Dō Island → Nagashima → Yahazu Island. Tamago Island and Chidori Island retain legends of Heike fugitives. After the Heike were defeated at the Battle of Dan-no-ura, Taira no Atsumori’s wife Tamayorihime, her maid Chidorihime, and Tamayorihime’s nurse Yodohime fled here but were captured. The three women were said to have been housed separately. A stone shrine still remains on Tamago Island, where Tamayorihime is enshrined. On Chidori Island a small natural stone inscribed “Spirit of Chidori” is said to be enshrined. Also, Nagashima is known as the birthplace of round cultured pearls. 2. Shihondo Park Shirazaki, Seihi, Saikai City, Nagasaki 851-3312 This park is located on the west shore of Omura Bay in Seihi. You can enjoy year-round walks among seasonal flowers, camping, and barbecues. The park has an observatory with spectacular views over Omura Bay, plus play equipment for young children. The park also contains historically significant sites: the “Mikoshikake-ishi,” a stone said to mark where Fujiwara Naosumi (the ancestor of the Omura clan) landed and sat while en route to Omura, and “Ocha-no-mizu,” a spring where he is said to have drawn water to offer tea, giving the park a sense of history.

Nice to meet you all! Shikoku is Iyo City Tourism and Products Association Soleyo in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. From now on, we will broadcasting the charm of Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, sightseeing and events Information, etc., so Best regards! Iyo City is located almost in the center of Ehime Prefecture, about 25 minutes by Car from Matsuyama City, where the Dogo Onsen is located, and has good Access, such as the Train 2 line, and the scenery of the good old Japan remains. The former Iyo area is full of warm humanity and a town that retains the atmosphere of merchant autonomy, the Nakayama area is rich in the blessings of rural woodlands with a glimpse of history and culture along the Along the roads, and the Sokai area is embraced by the bounty of lush greenery and the calm Seto Inland Sea. The land colored by three personalities is full of things and things loved by the Locals. When you say, "I want to go to a place like this," "I want to eat something like that," or "I want to do something like that," we say, "It's in the city!"

Photographed on June 1, 25. In the Precincts of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, 💙 I found a hydrangea of.

[Beware of ⚠️🦌 wild animals] Yamanouchi Town is an area with a large number of wild animals. In particular, Shiga Highlands is a habitat for antelope and deer, so you can be anywhere. It may come out suddenly while driving, so it is recommended 🦌🚗 to drive slowly at night³₃ You may be surprised to see an antelope that is more than 1 meter long, but antelopes are not animals that can harm people. Most of the time, when they see people, they go 😊 back to the mountains If you see one, keep an eye on it 🦌

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 1, 25. At the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center, the "Cat Exhibition" by Styrofoam three-dimensional artist Kimio Yajima is being held in. 🐈 ⬛ is stretching.

SUP Experience Event in Tomioka 2025 Held✨ On Saturday, May 31, a safety prayer ceremony for a safe summer at sea and the SUP Experience Event in Tomioka 2025 took place at Tomioka Beach 👏 Blessed with good weather, all participants enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the day 🏖️ There’s nothing like the exhilaration of standing on a board and paddling across the sea! We plan to hold the event again next year, so be sure to join us 👍 Tomioka Beach, selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment’s Top 100 Clear Beaches, offers exceptionally transparent waters and makes a great sunset spot 🌅 Be sure to include it in your summer plans ❤️