Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

I’m sharing scenes from the Ice Candle Festival that aired yesterday on NHK "Hot News Hokkaido Dohoku Okhotsk"! It was filmed so beautifully ❄🔥❄ Please take a look~! https://www3.nhk.or.jp/sapporo-news/20250205/7000073224.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRQlZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHai1xh5NHHhmpeFB_zRAmTWFUNGxW42rHN5r3OoBDgdYfSZLbjRHlYONgg_aem_x2gCT_NK5bm6sLfv34Hqtw...

Tonight HTB’s “Machi no On-chan” Tsubetsu Town edition airs its sixth episode! It is the penultimate episode. Where will it appear today…? Looking forward to On-chan~ (o▽n) You can watch past episodes on the program’s website! https://www.htb.co.jp/chimata/... #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Hokkaido Television #Hokkaido Television Broadcasting #HTB #On-chan #Machi no On-chan #broadcast schedule #media appearances

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Jomon Snow Festival ~ Jomon LOVE Gathering! ~Held in ♪ the day after tomorrow Events that are irresistible for Jomon lovers. Although the times are different, Engaru Town will also exhibit as a PR for another national treasure in Hokkaido, the "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins". At the Engaru Town booth, National treasure characters "Ishinotakara-kun" and "Secki-kun" goods (postcards, clear files, pin badges, stickers, can batches), Specialty products, Pitch-black "Geo Ice" and Hokkaido Home School cheese make their first appearance at the Sapporo Events! The Standard Hakuyosha "Tenuki's Rice Source" series, "Obsidian Curry", "Gun Dam Curry", etc., will all be sold at the end of the season. Other, experiences and surveys will also be implemented. Date & Time: February 8 (Sat) 11:00~19:00 　　　February 9 (Sun) 10:00~17:00 Location: Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space (Chikaho) North 3-jo Intersection Square West We look forward to seeing you at the Events venue!

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/1/25. I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a classic chocolate latte and a chocolate banana donut.

Photographed on February 5, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

🌳🚲 Tour de Yatsugatake Returns 🚲🌳 After five years of planning, Tour de Yatsugatake makes a fresh start this year ✨ We look forward to your participation! 🚴‍♂️☀️ ◇◇ Highlights ◇◇ ☑️ Elevation gain 1,087 m A season-spanning hill climb race with an elevation gain of 1,087 m! ☑️ Snow-view cycling We will partially open sections normally closed in winter! Enjoy a scenic ride through birch forests and remaining snow. ☑️ Birch groves Ride alongside what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch, and take in the breathtaking scenery. ––––––––––––––––– Event Overview ––––––––––––––––– Schedule Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location Sakuhomachi, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Kogen Along Japan National Route 299 Race Category Hill climb bicycle race Course Details Full Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Mugikusa Pass (elevation 2,127 m) Distance: 20.8 km Elevation gain: 1,087 m Half Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Yachiho Highland Ski Resort (elevation 1,625 m) Distance: 11.4 km Elevation gain: 585 m Registration and Check-in • Pre-event check-in (April 12) Location: Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Outdoor Exchange Plaza (tentative) ※Those who check in the day before receive a 1,000 yen discount • Same-day check-in (April 13) Location: Yume no Mori, Start Area Headquarters (tentative) ※After check-in we will direct you to parking locations. Eligibility ○ Participants must have the fitness to complete their chosen course. ○ Participants under 18 require parental consent. ○ Participants must follow event rules, traffic laws, and etiquette. ○ Participants must agree to the event regulations. Capacity 700 participants ※There are no per-category limits. How to Apply Registration period: December 21, 2024 to March 16, 2025 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Photographed 2/3/25. It is a Hanachozu of the Kawagoe City Nakamachi Sightseeing Information Center.

Photographed 2/3/25. We took a walk in Kawagoe. LEC COFFEE's lemonade and chocolate Basque cheesecake.

Photographed 1/28/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Strawberry Shortcake. ☕️🍰 Strawberry Shortcake will be available until tomorrow. Thank you very much. 😊

[Media Information] NHK “Hot News Dohoku Okhotsk” Wednesday, February 5, 6:40 PM–7:00 PM *Broadcast limited to the Okhotsk and Dohoku area* *Program content may change.* Footage from yesterday’s Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival will be featured. They actually followed the making of the ice candles and the snow sculptures up close! We’re looking forward to the broadcast♪ Please tune in! The photos show the ice candles lit yesterday! They were so beautiful—🔥❄️🔥 Thank you to everyone who attended! Great job to all the executive committee members, too! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Sansan-kan #Tsubetsu Multipurpose Activity Center Sansan-kan #media appearance #scheduled broadcast #nhk #Hot News Dohoku Okhotsk

Photographed 2/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON. It's Squid.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 7:45.

Photographed 1/27/25. This is the Styrofoam art of the white cat of the eel specialty store Unako.

Ichiyamamoto Seki visits the Roadside Station! The local sumo wrestler from Iwanai-cho, Ichiyamamoto Seki, who finished the January tournament with a winning record, has come to the Roadside Station! Ichiyamamoto Seki visits the Roadside Station! The staff were flustered by the sudden visit… He also came for an interview and related appearances on TV. He is said to be about 10 kg heavier now than when the life-size panel was photographed.😳 He kindly posed for photos— Thank you very much!! Keep up the great work from now on!👏🏻

I went to pick up the ice candles the organizing committee made as part of helping out at Sansankan! They are so beautiful ✨✨✨ We collected them from many places, and today alone we gathered over 150 of them! We are truly grateful 🙇‍♀️ Tomorrow these ice candles will be lit. The festival starts at 2:00 PM, and the lighting ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 PM. Please come and join us ✨❄️✨ For event details, check Sansankan’s social media! https://www.instagram.com/tsubetsu.sansankan/... #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Eastern Hokkaido events #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #event #12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Sansankan #ice candle #event information #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansankan #Ice Candle Festival #winter event

Photographed 1/27/25. The Styrofoam three-dimensional art of the chameleon of the eel specialty store Unakko has been changed to a kijitora cat. 🐈

Seen from the Coast of Toyama Prefecture, it is the island and the snow-covered Tateyama mountain ranges that spread out in the background. It is a beautiful scenery created by the clear winter air.

Photographed 1/30/25. The October cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom. 🌸

With the Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival just two days away, the vinyl sheets that had been covering the snow sculptures were removed, and we finally reunited with them after a long time. Meow The kamakura (snow hut) is still standing strong! It endured the recent unexpected warm days well…😂 For minor dirt, we gently dabbed snow on like face powder to brighten it up… The night before last, the steering committee members also prepared the snow platforms by hand! After final preparations tomorrow, the Ice Candle Festival will begin at 2:00 PM the day after tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming everyone at Sansan Hall! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #Hokkaido #12th Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Ice Candle Festival #Tsubetsu Town Multipurpose Activity Center Sansan Hall #Event Information #Eastern Hokkaido Events #Sansan Hall #Ice Candle #Event #Ice Candle Festival #Kamakura (snow hut) #Snow Sculpture

Tonight is the fifth episode of HTB’s "Machino On-chan" featuring Tsubetsu Town! On-chan has been touring the town, Tsubetsu Pass, Lake Chimikeppu, the children's center, the library… Where will he visit today? Looking forward to On—(o▽n) Watch past episodes on the show’s YouTube channel! #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #hokkaido #Hokkaido Television Broadcasting #HTB #On-chan #Machino On-chan #Broadcast Schedule #Media Appearances

Photographed 1/10/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on January 4, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/10/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

【❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 Photo Submissions — Part 5 ❄️】 Today we continue to showcase photos submitted to the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram event “#Winter Gokase 2025” 🙌✨ @photo_ay_umi Here is another photo taken at Gokase Highland Ski Resort ⛷️💫 The subject and photographer were perfectly in sync, producing images that look like scenes from a commercial—simply wonderful 🤗💕 Thank you for your submission 🙇‍♀️ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gokase Town is covered in a snowy landscape this morning ☃️ The wind is howling and it’s really cold 😂 Road conditions are poor, so when you head out to shoot photos please use proper studless winter tires or chains and take care to stay safe and enjoy yourself without overdoing it 🙏 How to enter Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags “#Winter Gokase 2025” and “#location of the photo (e.g., #Unoko Waterfall)” 📸 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account→https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ※There is a risk from snow accumulation and icy roads. When taking photos, secure your safety and take care to avoid accidents ⚠️

Photographed 1/24/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.