This morning, I went to see Yabusame at Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It was so fast that I couldn't take a picture of the arrow. 😭

After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Macadamia white snow mocha and white chocolate macadamia donuts.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It's a vermilion color for a limited time, but when mixed with red, it's hard to tell. 😅

[Notice of Temporary Parking Lots for Oyama Autumn Foliage Season 2024] * Weekends and public holidays from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1 * Oyama is expected to be very crowded during the autumn foliage season. On weekends, the Municipal No.2 Parking Lot may fill up as early as dawn. If you come by car, please note that temporary parking lots are available only on weekends and public holidays during the season from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1; check in advance. Allow plenty of time for your trip. Road congestion is expected, so please use public transportation whenever possible. Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk about 15 minutes to the cable car station. The Odakyu-issued Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass is very convenient to use. For details, visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery. It was taken on October 8th, and there were fewer yellow sea bream lottery tickets today.

Happy Halloween ‼️🎃👻😈

[Bear Sighting] On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at around 4:43 p.m., a Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted in the Oyama area. Sightings have also been reported in nearby mountain areas, not limited to Oyama. Residents and visitors in the area are asked to be cautious in advance. [Precautions if you encounter a bear] 1 Do not approach unnecessarily and avoid eye contact. 2 Do not shout or behave in a threatening manner. 3 Do not feed or show food to the bear. 4 Leave the area promptly. 5 Secure doors and windows to prevent bears from entering homes and buildings. If you sight a bear or find signs of one, please contact Isehara City Office, Agricultural Promotion Division at 0463-94-4664.

Photographed 10/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. Today is Halloween. 🎃👻👿

Photographed 10/26/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Pumpkins are Halloween-like. 🎃👻👿

Photographed 10/26/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's Halloween 🎃👻👿.

Autumn Listening Pavilion

At the terraced rice field "Daisen Senmaida" in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the Light up Events "Terraced Rice Paddy Light" is being held in 2024.10.26~2025.1.13. The four-color LED lights that dimly illuminate in the silent mountains are fantastic. Even during the day when the lights are not on, you can enjoy a relaxing time. Free Visiting the site, free Car parking

Sankei Garden in Autumn Looking at the three-storied pagoda of the old Kanmyoji Temple from the back of the Kanshu Pavilion.

Visited 10/28/24. Yesterday, I took a walk in Kawagoe before work. LEC COFFEE's original chai and canelé. Thank you very much. 😊🎃👻

[Autumn on Mt. Oyama 2024 🍁 Preview] *A collaboration of Shonan’s night views and beautiful autumn leaves* Each year from mid to late November, the area around Oyama-dera and the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine turns bright red with autumn leaves, and at night the foliage is specially illuminated so you can enjoy it together with the night views of Shonan. *Oyama Autumn Illumination & Night Operation of the Oyama Cable Car* November 20 (Wednesday)–December 1 (Sunday) ※open every day during the period Weekdays until 19:00 ・ Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until 20:00 Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for Oyama Cable Car), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station *Temple Lodging Stamp Rally to Experience the History of the Temple Lodgings & Quiz, and an Old Highway Market will also be held* Dates: Saturday, November 23; Sunday, November 24; Saturday, November 30; Sunday, December 1 10:00–16:00 Organizer: Odakyu Electric Railway ※Using the Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass issued by Odakyu is very convenient. Please wait a little longer for the peak autumn foliage!

Isehara Halloween 2024 Isehara Halloween 2024 was held on Sunday, October 27, organized by the Isehara City Merchants' Association Federation. With a variety of booths and many food trucks, the event was lively and bustling, especially with families attending and plenty of cute costumes on display.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 10/14/24. This is Kawagoe Hachimangu on the day of the Annual Grand Festival.

A colony of vermilion-colored mandarin flowers tucked away in the woods　 The Chiba Prefecture is in Ichikawa City Promenade One day in October, when the residual heat had eased a little, I and a cluster of bright red mandarin flowers a little off the usual walking path.

Photographed 10/21/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin. Actually, there are many photos of the Kawagoe Festival...

Visited 10/24/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, we visited the Pre-opening of Tatsumi Udon noodles. It is Udon noodles + toriten. Both Udon noodles and toriten are very delicious. 😊

It is Ozegahara dyed in autumn colors. The balance between Mt. Hirigatake, the golden marshland, and the pond in the foreground was exquisite, and the scenery was truly beautiful.

Autumn leaves Light up of Meiji Jingu Gaien! I took a picture in front of a big lake. Light up Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected on the surface of the water, and I was able to encounter a fantastic scenery like a mirror. Breathtaking beauty. After taking a few pictures, I soaked in autumn in Japan for a few minutes. (I took this picture which is an illuminated autumn tree in Meiji Jingu Gaien park.)

[Ken-o Yamanami Fair] Morning Market Bringing the charms of the five Ken-o Yamanami communities—Isehara City, Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa—to you! Isehara City will sell specialty products at the morning market, including a variety pack of kakino-tane shaped like Mt. Oyama and modeled on 23 historic Nissan car models, titled “New-Model Kakino-tane (supervised by Nissan Motor Co.),” and Mt. Oyama’s hidden specialty, Suzuki chili peppers. Please come and join us!! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 6:00 AM–7:00 AM Venue: Atsugi City Cultural Hall parking lot Contact: Atsugi City Hall, Environmental and Agricultural Policy Department, Agricultural Policy Division, Local Production for Local Consumption Section 046-225-2801

Photographed 10/24/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. Cappuccino and two kinds of apple custard apple pie from Aomori Prefecture. It's the autumn of appetite, isn't it? 🌰🎃🍎

A place called Otaguro Park in Japanese cedar ward, Tokyo. I wanted to take pictures of Autumn leaves, so I went with an acquaintance last year. It was very beautiful.

[Ugage Bunko "Even You Might Become an Artist in an Old Folk House"] 2024 Under the concept "Make, Paint, and Experience! Enjoy the Feeling of Being an Artist!", this event lets you taste food and art and join workshops such as painting and pottery (from 500 yen each). By the time you leave, you might just be an artist yourself! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 10:00–15:00 Admission: Free Venue: Ugage Bunko, 862 Kamikasuya, Isehara City (parking for about 50 cars) Inquiries: 090-9372-1065 (Mr. Doi)

Notice of City Hall Local Product Sale♪ Continuing from yesterday, today Thursday, October 24, 2024, we will hold a pop-up sale of Isehara’s specialties in the entrance hall on the first floor of Isehara City Hall. You’ll find plenty of tasty items from Isehara, including seasonal vegetables from the Katano family, karabuki (pickled butterbur) from Otsuya, Ryoben Oyama manju, Kururin goods, and more. We look forward to seeing you there! Thursday, October 24 10:00–14:00 @ Isehara City Hall, 1st floor lobby

Visited on 10/21/24. CAFE ANDON's homemade lemonade and caramel nut tart. It has a good atmosphere and is very tasty, so it is my favorite café. 😊

The 15th Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival 2024 Futako-Tamagawa shopping street follows the Oyama Road, and this year’s festival is themed "Learn about, Talk about, and Feel the History of the Oyama Road." The Isehara City product fair will bring delicious local treats, including cheesecakes from Kashiwagi Farm, fresh vegetables, and Miyatani Tofu Shop’s 'Oyama Pilgrimage Tofu.' Sanno University, which has campuses in Isehara and Setagaya, will also participate with a variety of events for you to enjoy. Please come and join us!! Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 12:30–15:00 (Opening ceremony starts at 12:00) ※Event will be scaled down in case of rain Location: Futako-Tamagawa Elementary School grounds and gymnasium (4-6-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya) ※No parking or bicycle parking available Organizer: Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival Organizing Committee