Wild bird paradise in Gyotoku, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture In the forest in Tokyo's commuter town Gyotoku Summer in Japan is all about cicadas, and their shells, "sky cicadas" It's been a hot day, so I tried to take a picture a little cooler

Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) Vehicles are prohibited from passing through from 10:00 to 16:00 🚗⚠ Recently, the number of cars entering the post town during the restricted hours has been increasing. This restriction is in place to protect pedestrians and the historic streetscape, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Please park in the No.2 parking lot or the central parking lot along National Route 256. The parking fee is 500 yen per day.

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. 🌻

This is a photo taken from Hanyu SA in Return on Sunday after staying Outbound one night in Nagaoka fireworks festival on Saturday and Sunday. It was a beautiful sunset, so I pointed my camera at it and took it The Edo-era style cityscape of Hanyu SA was very good. #Summer #Photo Contest #Hanyu #Edo period #Onihei Crime Book #Onihira Edo

Product Sales Notice📢 It has been two months since we moved into the Tokutoku Community Center. We are always grateful for your support and the lively atmosphere you bring. We are pleased to offer for sale at the counter both “Shizuku, Meguru,” a product popular in hometown tax donations, and a mountain map focusing solely on Mt. Tomuraushi. "Shizuku, Meguru" This natural mineral water comes from Shintoku, a water-source town surrounded by the Hidaka Range and the Daisetsuzan mountain system. It is exceptionally pure and of the highest quality. ◼︎Nutritional information (per 100 ml) Energy 0 kcal Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Carbohydrate 0 g Sodium 0.69 mg (Equivalent salt 0 g) Calcium 0.64 mg Magnesium 0.1 mg Potassium 0.1 mg Hardness: 1.70 mg/L (soft water) pH 8.7 It pairs well not only with coffee and black tea but also with cold-brewed tea. We offer chilled, cold (partially frozen/slushy if desired), and room-temperature bottles💁‍♀️ If you like it, you can also purchase it through the hometown tax program, so please give it a try. 1 bottle ¥100 "Mt. Tomuraushi Climbing Map" Mt. Tomuraushi rises to 2,141 m on the border between Omote Daisetsu and Higashi Daisetsu and is known as the "hidden inner retreat of the Daisetsu Mountains." This map focuses on access from Shintoku and includes local information such as lodging, guides, and places to buy portable toilets. It is only available for purchase within the town. Please use it as a memento of your trip or for planning your climb. 1 map ¥300 We look forward to your visit💁‍♀️ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #shintoku #naturalmineralwater #ShizukuMeguru #water #mountainmap #MtTomuraushi #OmoteDaisetsu #HigashiDaisetsu #HidakaRange #Daisetsuzan #ShintokuTourismAssociation #ShintokuStation #TokutokuStation #tuktuk #tokutoku #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The sea is great, but the mountains are also worth visiting! Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of course, and also rivers and waterfalls☆ Even at this time of year the river water is very cold and feels wonderful♪ Refresh yourself while soaking in the negative ions.

Photographed on August 15, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's homemade lemonade. 🍋

This is a meyer cat taken at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo City, Hokkaido in July. It was impressive to see him leaning against the glass in the severe heat of Japan. Animals are hot, too!

Event and Call for Participants📣 On Saturday, September 20th, we will hold the “Mt. Memuro Climb” to celebrate the first anniversary of the designation of the Hidaka Mountain Range, Erimo, and Tokachi as a national park 😊 This climb takes place on Mt. Memuro, which spans Shimizu and Hidaka towns🎵🎵 Why not take this opportunity to challenge one of Hokkaido’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mt. Memuro⛰ Enjoy nature, relieve daily fatigue, and refresh both body and mind!! We look forward to your participation 🤗 📌Schedule 6:00 Gather at Shimizu Town Hall Mikage Branch (transfer to the trailhead by microbus) 7:30 Planned start of climb 📍Who can join: Physically fit hikers (if we judge that a participant cannot reach checkpoints in time, they may be asked to stop partway) 📍Capacity: 30 people (lottery if applications exceed capacity) 📍Attire: Standard hiking gear (including rainwear) 📌How to apply: By Tuesday, August 26, 2025, please call the contact below and submit the application form. 📍Contact Mt. Memuro Climb Executive Committee Office (Shimizu Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) Phone: 0156-62-1156 https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/08/details/post_72.html...

Nishi-Izu's Tourist Information is [@nishiizu.kankou] __________________________________ Sunset No.1 in Japan Events a total of four days of fireworks over two weeks, Held in in Nishi-Izu Town and Dogashima Hot Spring Village. Against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset called the magic hour after sunset, a condensed Powerful Presence fireworks is launched in about 10 minutes. Enjoy the autumn fireworks in Dogashima with your family and friends. 〜Held in Information〜 [Held in days] Held in for 4 days! Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025 Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 【Held in time】17:45~ about 10 minutes 【Held in】Dogashima Park 【Car parking lot】Approx. 200 cars Dogashima Park, Sunset Plaza Dogashima (2nd and 3rd Car Parking Lots), Former Rannosato Car Parking Lot [Remarks] Postponement in case of light rain or stormy weather to the day after the last day In case of Postponement, we will inform you on the Tourism Association social media __________________________________ 【Nishiizu Tourism Association】 2910-2 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 📞0558-52-1268

🎆 Shintoku Fireworks Festival 🎆 🎇 “Kagayaku Ichiya” (A Shining Night) 🎇 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 17:00 – Venue opens 19:00 – Fireworks start Venue: Shintoku Town Municipal Baseball Stadium If it rains, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 24. In that case, an announcement will be posted on Shintoku Town’s website at 10:00. Six local stalls will be at the event💁‍♀️ @ramen_miurashouten @rocky_kitchencar @yuka_cyoko @hokkohmilk @tasogare_na_showashokudo #Koyanagi Foods Enjoy delicious ramen, yakisoba, frankfurters, sweet desserts and more—Shintoku’s tasty treats all in one place! 😋 There will also be a bingo tournament for children up to junior high school and a performance by the brass band. 🎷 We will hold a countdown before the 19:00 fireworks start, so we look forward to everyone cheering and adding to the atmosphere! 🎆 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Fireworks Festival #Kagayaku Ichiya #2025 #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Tuktuk Complex in front of the Station #tuktuk #Tokutoku #hokkaido #firework #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Photographed on August 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's peach and lime Parfait. 🍑🍋‍🟩 The base is layered with sweet and sour framboise and peach sauce, vanilla crumble, lime panna cotta, heavy cream, and peach and lime confiture. I put forest/ranch soft serve ice cream on top and decorated with peaches, vanilla crumble, raspberries and mint. It is a very, very luxurious parfait. 😊

Fireworks festivals are nice

Photographed on August 15, 25. CAFE ANDON's hot sandwich set, tuna & onion.

Here are some recommended winter experiences. This private tour grants special access to Japan’s largest public ranch, which closes for the winter. On this fully booked private tour, the ranch becomes a vast snowy plain and you will travel to the summit in a 4WD vehicle fitted with crawler tyres. At the summit, you can go snowshoeing, ride snowmobiles, play in the snow, or simply do nothing at all. The tranquil private setting helps relax the body and mind and supports improved concentration and cognitive function. Enjoy this extraordinary environment at your own pace. For lunch, you will savor Tokachi Naita Wagyu while gazing over the Tokachi Plain. This well-marbled Wagyu is known for its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refined flavor. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. Here are some recommended winter experiences. This private tour grants special access to Japan’s largest public ranch, which closes for the winter. On this fully booked private tour, the ranch becomes a vast snowy plain and you will travel to the summit in a 4WD vehicle fitted with crawler tyres. At the summit, you can go snowshoeing, ride snowmobiles, play in the snow, or simply do nothing at all. The tranquil private setting helps relax the body and mind and supports improved concentration and cognitive function. Enjoy this extraordinary environment at your own pace. For lunch, you will savor Tokachi Naita Wagyu while gazing over the Tokachi Plain. This well-marbled Wagyu is known for its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refined flavor. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/naitai-highland-farm-snow-safari-wagyu-lunch/...

Photographed on August 15, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda peach and peach & milk cake. 🍑

We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience. This tour lets you discover the appeal of our signature products: beans and fresh vegetables. You will visit a farm that independently cultivates a variety of beans, including rare types. While walking through fields normally closed to the public, you will hear about the careful methods used to grow beans and take part in everyday farm work. You will also create an original spice blend that pairs well with beans, and prepare onigiri, an essential part of Japanese food culture, for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and experience crops from a farmer’s perspective. In the evening, you will assemble hamburgers using a range of vegetables and compare the flavors of fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a signature local product. Enjoy the distinctive tastes of each potato. For more details, please visit the URL below. We would like to introduce our recommended agricultural experience. This tour allows you to learn about the appeal of our representative products, “beans” and “fresh vegetables.” You will visit a farm that grows various beans, including rare varieties, on its own. While strolling through fields you normally cannot enter, you will hear stories about the careful cultivation of beans and try the day-to-day fieldwork the farmers do. You will make an original spice mix that pairs with beans and, for lunch, make onigiri, a staple of Japanese food culture. In the afternoon, you will visit a vegetable farm and engage with crops from the farmer’s viewpoint. In the evening, you will make hamburgers combining various vegetables and taste-test fried potatoes made from different potato varieties, a representative product of the region. Enjoy the differences in potato flavor. For details, please see the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-beans-and-vegetable-farms-gastronomy-tour/...

At the summer festival in Obihiro City Fireworks festival and Bon Dancing every year Various events are held. Street performances are one of them. Performer SYO!'s Performance. When Obon is over, Hokkaido It becomes autumn-like all at once.

Photographed on August 15, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chimes on the veranda had changed to the color of love.

This is a photo of when I went to the wind chime temple in Uji. The Scene with beautiful wind chime such as blue and red are lined up in an orderly manner is also beautiful, but when the wind blows and the wind chime illuminated by the sun, it is beautiful and I felt cool. In addition, there are teru teru bozu and sunflower wind chimes that you won't notice unless you look closely, so you can enjoy it both visually and audibly!

This is a photo of when I went to the wind chime temple in Uji. The Scene with beautiful wind chime such as blue and red are lined up in an orderly manner is also beautiful, but when the wind blows and the wind chime illuminated by the sun, it is beautiful and I felt cool. In addition, there are teru teru bozu and sunflower wind chimes that you won't notice unless you look closely, so you can enjoy it both visually and audibly!

Here are some recommended eco-friendly tours. This is a two-day, one-night trip where you can experience organic farming that is gentle on the environment and your body. You will visit wine producers and farmers who practise organic farming, and see their farms where they grow their produce with care and attention, relying on the power of nature without using any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will enjoy tasting different organic wines and lunch and dinner made with plenty of vegetables, and experience the difference in flavour. Accommodation is in ‘glamping,’ a unique outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day, you will create eco-friendly upcycled products using discarded vegetable peels and participate in traditional Japanese paper-making. This organic experience offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the environment and health. We aim for participants to connect with producers they wouldn't normally meet, learn about the care and thought behind the ingredients, and savour the distinctive flavours of these foods. Through this experience, we hope participants will gain new insights and values, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Those interested may apply via the URL below. We introduce a selection of eco-friendly tours. This is a one-night, two-day trip where you can experience organic cultivation that is gentle on both the environment and the body. You will visit wine and agricultural producers who practise organic farming, touring farms where they cultivate with dedication and care, relying on nature without any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will sample organic wines, enjoy lunch and dinner abundant in vegetables, and savour the difference in taste. Accommodation is glamping, a signature outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day you will make eco-conscious upcycled products, using discarded vegetable peels, and take part in traditional Japanese papermaking. This organic experience provides a great chance to reconsider the environment and health. We hope participants meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the passion behind the ingredients, and taste thoughtfully produced food. Through the experience, participants can gain new discoveries and values that lead to a healthier, richer life. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-organic-farms-and-glamping-premium-tour/...

【👒Summer in Gokase 2025 Photo Submissions — Spotlight 1👒】 We are featuring photos submitted to the "#Summer in Gokase 2025" contest currently running on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account! @goto0619 @niidome2110 @sakai_0808 Thank you for your submissions 😆✨ We are still accepting entries!! How to enter (Submission period — through September 15) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account (@gokase_kanko) and post with the hashtags "#Summer in Gokase 2025" and "#Gokase" 📸 We look forward to your entries 🙇‍♀️✨

Here are some recommended agricultural experiences. Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village is committed to environmentally friendly, sustainable farming and to producing safe, reliable crops. On this tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the produce to make Hokkaido’s local dish, jingisukan. You will also learn how to prepare vegetables deliciously, taught by the farmers themselves. For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with sweet, high-sugar tomato berries. Through these agricultural experiences, we hope participants will meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the thoughts behind the ingredients, savor the region’s flavors, and deepen their connections with producers. We also hope that through these experiences participants will discover new things and values and go on to lead healthier, richer lives. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. We introduce these recommended farm experiences. Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village practices environmentally conscious, highly sustainable agriculture and grows safe, trustworthy produce. On the tour, you will harvest vegetables with your own hands and use the harvested vegetables to prepare the Hokkaido specialty jingisukan. The farmers will teach you their tips for enjoying vegetables at their best. For dessert, you can enjoy cream puffs made with tomato berries that are high in sugar and wonderfully sweet. We want these farm experiences to let you interact with producers you wouldn’t normally meet, to learn the care and thought behind the ingredients, to enjoy the region’s food, and to deepen your ties with producers. Through the experience, we hope you gain new discoveries and perspectives and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. If you are interested, apply from the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/okamoto-farm-harvesting-and-jingisukan-lunch/...

Photographed on August 15, 25. It is a kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I took it around 7 o'clock in the morning.

I found a wind chime with a red thread.

Here are some recommended experiences. Tokachi-Honbetsu Town has a large temperature difference between day and night and long hours of sunshine, making it ideal for growing high-quality beans. Why not try your hand at making tofu, an essential healthy food on Japanese tables, in Japan's leading bean-producing town? On this tour, you will join local farmers' wives in making tofu using traditional methods, and then make a salad using okara, the pulp left over from tofu production, ensuring that every part of the soybean is utilised. Tofu is a healthy food that also promotes beautiful skin. Through agricultural experiences, we want people to meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the care and intentions behind the ingredients, and taste the flavours of the local cuisine. We also hope these experiences will lead to new discoveries and values, helping people enjoy a healthier and richer diet. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. Tokachi-Honbetsu is a town where the wide temperature swings and long hours of sunlight allow cultivation of high-quality beans. In Japan’s top bean-producing town, why not try making tofu, a healthy staple of Japanese dining? On this tour, you will work alongside local farmers’ wives to try time-honoured tofu-making methods, then prepare a salad using okara, the pressed soybean pulp left from making tofu, so that every part of the soybean is used without waste. Tofu supports health and also contributes to beautiful skin. These farming experiences let visitors connect with producers they normally could not meet, learn the intentions behind the ingredients, and taste the region’s food. Through the experience, we hope participants discover new insights and values that lead to a healthier, more fulfilling diet. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tofu-making-and-bean-rice-cooking-in-honbetsu/...

It’s been hot lately 😵 On days like this, I recommend the “Hasu Soft Serve”❗️ The soft serve, faintly green from lotus powder, isn’t overly sweet and becomes something you suddenly crave during this hot season☆ You can enjoy the Hasu Soft Serve at Hoyattei inside Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi! Location: 919-0203 39-2-2 Makidani, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/80061/...

Here are some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry thrives, charcoal burning has been practiced for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear stories about charcoal from the producers and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. On this tour, you will visit shrines that convey Japanese history and culture, learn proper worship from a kannushi (Shinto priest), and after praying draw omikuji fortune slips and enjoy a tea ceremony as a form of Japanese hospitality. You will also take part in mochi-tsuki, the traditional ritual of pounding mochi offered to the gods, making and eating anko mochi (mochi with red bean paste) and ozoni (mochi soup) yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a Japanese ritual of giving thanks to the gods and receiving their blessing; because it is a cooperative activity done by several people, it also offers a chance to strengthen bonds among family and community. In the afternoon, you will try charcoal burning. In Japan, charcoal has long been produced by carbonizing wood using traditional techniques. Cooking over charcoal enhances the sweetness of ingredients and makes food more delicious. Charcoal also has other benefits, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and removing odorous substances to deodorize. On this tour, you will taste the deliciousness of ingredients cooked on a charcoal barbecue. We want visitors to meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about their thoughts, and experience the region’s culture and food. We hope these experiences lead to new discoveries and perspectives, helping people live healthier, richer lives. If you are interested, please apply at the following URL. We introduce some recommended experiences. In Urahorocho, where forestry flourishes, charcoal burning has been a livelihood for about 100 years. At one of the few remaining charcoal kilns in Japan, you can hear producers talk about charcoal and experience traditional Japanese techniques and culture. This tour visits places that let you feel Japan’s history and culture, including shrines where a kannushi will teach you the etiquette of worship directly. After visiting, you can draw omikuji and experience tea ceremony as Japanese hospitality. You will also try mochi-tsuki, making and eating anko mochi and ozoni yourself. Mochi-tsuki is a traditional Japanese ritual offering thanks to the gods and receiving their power; as a cooperative activity performed by several people, it provides an opportunity to deepen ties with family and local people. In the afternoon, you will experience charcoal burning. Using age-old traditional techniques, wood is carbonized to make charcoal in Japan. Grilling with charcoal brings out the sweetness of ingredients and cooks them deliciously. Charcoal also offers various effects, such as adsorbing impurities to purify water and adsorbing and removing substances that cause unpleasant odors to deodorize. On the tour, you will enjoy a charcoal-grilled barbecue to experience the food’s flavor. We want people to interact with producers they normally cannot meet, learn about their feelings, and taste the region’s culture and food. Through these experiences, we hope participants gain new discoveries and values and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. If you are interested, please apply via the URL below. https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/urahoro-charcoal-kiln-tour/...