Hello! Yesterday, the Shonan area passed through the cheerful weather, and it was 🌻 a summer-like day On such a day, be sure to go Scuba Diving! Why don't you cool down in the cool sea and enjoy the water world with outstanding transparency? 😎🌊 【AOW Course & 2nd Water Garbage Picking (DAD) Seminar Held In】 By the way, yesterday Sunday we Held in the "Advanced Open Water (AOW)" course and the "Dive Against Debris (DAD)" seminar in the Water! 🔹 Yellowtail Scene In the yellowtail field, add 🌼 rape flowers like Spring Everyone, your drysuit dressing skills and neutral buoyancy skills have improved a lot! "I feel like a different person than I was that day!" 💪 🔹 Traditional Japanese straw raincoat situation during Water Unfortunately, there was more garbage and than I could have imagined during the Water ... That's the 😅 result of just one dive 🎣 There were a lot of "fishing tools" such as lures, fake baits, and fishing lines. The total weight of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat recovered in the two dives was 6.2 kg, and the total number was 106. There is a to everyone who participated! Recently, there have been many people who have come from far away, and yesterday a guest from Fukushima also participated. Thank you from the bottom of my 🙏🙏 heart "Maybe we'll have a Fukushima branch soon?" was a joke, and it was 😄 a fun day full of laughter 🔹 Congratulations on your Advanced Open Water certification! Congratulations 🎉 to all the guests who successfully completed the AOW course This will allow you ✈️ to step up to the diving Spot you have always wanted to go to 🔹 To all DAD participants I was happy to hear many people say, "I was finally able to participate in my long-awaited participation!" In a way, it is interesting to know the types of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat that vary from region to region. Maybe you'll find a "treasure" next time? smile [Hokule'a Shonan is such a dive shop] Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we help people discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving. 🌊 Izu, Okinawa, and even overseas! Held in diving courses and tours about 300 days a year, and guide you through the beautiful sea in Four Seasons. 🤿 Safe for beginners! Due to the small number of students, we provide careful support to each individual. 💬 Requests are welcome! We flexibly respond to requests such as "I want to go to the sea like this" or "I want to have this kind of experience". Diving is the best Activities to learn while having fun! If you are interested, please experience 🐠 a new sea world at Hokule'a Shonan #Kanagawa Diving #Shonan Diving #Marine Debris #DiveAgainst Debris #Advanced Open Water #Environmental Protection #Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen

The sea in Kanagawa Prefecture is wonderful! 👏 If you want to enjoy the beautiful world of the sea in the suburbs of Kanto, the sea in Kanagawa Prefecture is recommended. Among them, this time we will introduce the popular diving spot "Iwa". ------------ 🪨 The Attraction of 🪨 Rock Diving Spots "Iwa" is a popular diving spot in the Nishisho area of Kanagawa Prefecture, and the symbolic area is the Iwa Bridge, which was selected as one of the "100 best bridges in Kanagawa". It is a hidden famous landmarks for divers, with crystal clear waters and abundant marine life. The soft coral that spreads throughout the Water Unfolds like a flower field, and you can enjoy 🌸 "cherry blossom viewing during the Water". Colorful pink and purple soft corals grow in clusters, making you feel as if you have entered a fantasy world. It is ✨ a superb view Spot that is sure to be Instagrammable ------------ 🏝️ You can enjoy Hokule'a Shonan comfortably! 🏝️ Hokule'a Shonan has excellent access with about 45 minutes by car to the rock! Meet at Hokule'a Shonan in the morning, then head to the sea of rocks for two leisurely dives before enjoying 🍴 a delicious Local lunch. After that, you don't have to worry about traffic jams, and you can leave at 3pm, so you can spend a day with plenty of time. It is also very popular with repeat customers, such as "I don't feel tired even the next day after work" and "You can easily go day trip diving". 🫶 ------------ ⭐️ Beginners are also welcome! ⭐️ "I want to try diving, but I'm a beginner, so I'm worried..." If you are such a person, please leave it to Hokule'a Shonan! Our store's instructors are experienced and friendly. We will carefully teach you everything from how to use the equipment to tips in water. It's a small-group tour, so even first-timers can participate 💡 with confidence "I want to take a peek into the unknown!" "I want to touch the mysteries of Nature!" If you have such thoughts, let's dive together! 🙏 ------------ 🗓️ Make your reservation as soon as possible! 🗓️ "Water cherry blossom viewing" is one of the special attractions of rock diving. Please experience 🪸 this Spot with its high transparency and fantastic scenery ------------ 📱 📱 Contact us At Hokule'a Shonan, we provide a wide range of support from beginners to experienced divers. Why don't you casually experience the extraordinary world in the suburbs of Kanto? ------------ 📍 Hokule'a Shonan 🚃 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit 🏝️ Small-scale, comfortable and secure diving tour Let's enjoy the charm of the sea in Kanagawa Prefecture together! #KanagawaDiving #IwaDiving #UnderwaterHanami #DayTripFromTokyo #HokuleaShonan #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #OurOceanCrew #DiveJapan

This is the only place in Osaka Castle where the cherry blossoms bloom early！ A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are warriors. A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are warriors. For details on the most popular Hanami plans, please visit #SamuraiArmor #kimono #SAKURACelestialBlossom

Introduction 😄 of experience tours that can be done in Tokachi, Hokkaido ~A trip to touch the preciousness of life~ "Shihoro Town's livestock farmer, Kyoko Endo and her beloved Wagyu beef" experience tour! The Endo family 🐂 runs livestock farming in Shihoro, a town of agriculture and dairy farming in the central part of Tokachi Kyoko Endo, who supports the family business as a veterinarian, Summary the story of one cow into a video and booklet titled "Beloved Wagyu Beef". Raised the trajectory of overcoming injuries and growing strong, I want the people who eat the meat to see it and feel the splendor and energy of receiving life! !! With Kyoko's thoughts, the beloved Wagyu beef 🥩 travels to homes all over the country This time, we will think about the value of receiving their lives through the care of the cows 😄 together with Kyoko [Tour Schedule] 10:00 Pea livestock gathering 10:05 Farm introduction, introduction of "beloved Wagyu beef" (VTR Appreciation) 　　　 Change into your work clothes and learn about "Beloved Wagyu" while watching the VTR! 10:35 cattle barn Visiting the site & work experience (brushing, cleaning, etc.) 　　　We will move to the cattle barn and help you brush the Wagyu beef and work on the ranch! 11:35 Making Wagyu pizza with Mr. Endo 　　　Try making pizza using the beloved Wagyu beef meat and vegetables and cheese from Shihoro Town 13:00 End of tour Duration: All year round Time: 10:00~13:00 (about 3 hours) Number of participants: 2~6 people Fee: Use for 2 people: Adult 18,700 yen per person, 3,300 yen for children 　　　　　3 or more Adult 12,100 yen, Child 3,300 yen * In the case of English interpretation, it is as follows. Use by 2 people: Adult 30,800 yen per person, Child 3,300 yen　 3 or more people per person Adult 20,900 yen, Child 3,300 yen ■ Please make a reservation at least 7 days before the date of use. (Depending on the guide's circumstances, we may not be able to meet your desired date.) ■ Please note that customers living overseas within 7 days of arrival in Japan are not allowed to enter the sanitary area from the viewpoint of epidemic prevention. ■ In accordance with the "Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Situation in the World" stipulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water, participation in the tour may be refused. Thank you for your understanding. This is a good opportunity to get in touch with the producers through the tour experience and learn about the other side of the livestock industry and food! I would be happy 😄 if you could engrave your Tokachi experience on one page of your travel memories If you are interested parties, please see "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE ~A trip to connect with Tokachi, the Minamoto of food~" on our Official website! ■For inquiries Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Co., Ltd. Slow Travel yellowtail E-mail address: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

2024 Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest Results Announced! Six works were selected from the three categories, the Grand Prix and the Second Prize. Application period: 2024 (Reiwa 6) June 1 (Sat) ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) January 31 (Fri) Entries: Photographs taken between February 1 ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) January 31, 2024 (Reiwa 6) Total number of entries: 310 (2 selected for each category) We have received a sincere There is a from many who can feel the love for Minami-Izu. The result announcement page is as follows. https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/award.html?cn=52...

I've been diving in the wreck & cave of Atami! About 1 hour 🚗 by Car from Hiratsuka I went to a diving Spot in Atami, Spot Access by far the most popular from Kanagawa Prefecture! One of Japan's one of the best sunken ships, the Asahi 16, is waiting there 🚢 This wreck is one of the Specialties of Atami diving, and it is a Spot that tickles the adventurous spirit that divers should visit at least once! The wreck is Dawn! and Powerful. The depth is about 25m, so you will need to be an AOW diver. This is the next step for OW divers. If you want to go, but you're worried about ear removal, neutral buoyancy, and dry suits, don't worry! Even if you are a beginner in diving, you can practice well if you request it, so you can challenge it 😃 with peace of mind This time, a guest from Florida, USA, participated! Therefore, a Japanese ban has been issued for diving this time! The yellowtail was also done 🖐️ entirely in English If you want to practice diving in English, go to Hokule'a, an international diving school. We are also looking for people who can speak English! Diving is a wonderful opportunity to ♪ connect with the world On the way back, I had a delicious Kaisen Donburi bowl at Ishida Shoten in Manazuru, which can be reached by car from Atami, and it was 😃 a very satisfying day In fact, this day was also 🎂✨ the 43rd birthday of Our Store Representative Koike Pachiri 📸 for a commemorative photo with everyone Thank you for the many warm blessings! We will continue to do our best to bring you the charm of Kanagawa, Atami, and the wonderful diving Spot of many, so we will continue to Best regards in the future! #ShipwreckDiving #DiveAdventure #UnderwaterWorld #DiveJapan #AtamiDiving #KanagawaDiving #WreckDivingJapan #OceanLovers #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #OurOceanCrew #DiveWithUs #BlueWorldJourney #ScubaTravel

Samurai Armor Experience In April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. Here, the "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan, and go into battle! #osakacastle #samuraiarmor

First, we will explain what calligraphy is, followed by an explanation of attitudes and tools first. You will better understand the difference between calligraphy as a form of character decoration (caligraphy), which also exists overseas, and Japanese "shodo" (calligraphy). Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to express characters artistically, and is appreciated for its neatness, the way the brush is carried, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement of the characters. #kanji #kimono #Calligraphy #tatamiroom #samurai

The Samurai sword is the most cutting blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. After changing into a samurai costume and learning how to handle a sword, it's time to try your hand at sword cutting! Let's try zanjiri zanjiri! #katana #samuraiSword #bushido

A proverb that combines the dying moment of a samurai with the magnificent cherry blossoms in their waning moments. The flowers are cherry blossoms, the people are Samurai. For details on the most popular Hanami plans, please visit Osaka Castle Park 🌸Best time to visit Umegorin (plum grove) ➤ 2/ upper - 3/ middle Cherry blossoms (Someiyoshino) ➤3/15 - 5/up #samuraiarmor #kimono #Sakura #osakacastl

The snow is getting shallower in the mountains, so maybe we can trek through the snowfield in a little while? Phone as it depends on the "Snow Horse Trip" situation. ♯ Western Village Sahoro www.sahoro.jp

🌿✨ Precincts cleaning experience 🏯🧹 for two ~ Start the day at Otori Taisha Shrine ~ "Even Two Sakai" campaign special project! ✨ In the quiet early morning Precincts, while enjoying the extraordinary atmosphere, Would you like to experience the cleaning (*) of the historic Otori Taisha Shrine? ✨ * In case of rain, the Great Exorcism Transcription Experience Participation in "daily worship" by Shinto priests, introduction of Otori Taisha, You will also receive a special "Visionary Talisman"! ⛩️🌿 📅 Held in: Friday, April 11, Sunday, May 18 📍 Location: Otori Taisha Shrine 💰 Participation fee: 1 group (2 people) 6,400 yen (with 2 amulets) 📢 Applications must be made up to one week before each implementation date! 🌟 Please join us for a special experience to cleanse your mind at a historic shrine! 🔍 For details and applications, search for "Precincts cleaning experience for two ~ Start the day at Otori Taisha Shrine ~"!

"Rice Rice Somon Tour (Komekome Somontsua)" Buzen Highway downtown Somon district. Introducing the special town walk "Rice Rice Somon Tour" where you can enjoy this highway, which has flourished as a gathering place for Rice since ancient times and where the good old townscape of Machiya remains. There are four spots to visit. It is a popular tour where you can experience Instagram Spots and the history of Rice. (1) Kiya Main Store 　Koji that adheres to traditional manufacturing methods and continues to Commitment to products rich in koji Aroma (2) Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery 　A pioneer in Rice sake brewing ahead of other breweries (3) Kosenji Temple 　A temple with a sutra storehouse that contains all the sutras donated by the wealthy merchant Munakataya (4) Senbei Workshop 　A handmade rice cracker shop that enjoys the experience of baking rice crackers with carefully selected ingredients ◆Participation fee 600 yen (with Souvenirs) ◆Vacation Water Sunday, 8/14-17, year-end and New Year holidays 　　　　(You can Visiting the site of Kiya Main Store, Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery, and Senbei Workshop) ◆ Meeting place: Kiya main store ◆ Car parking lot Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery Car parking lot ◆ Organizer: Shitamachi Somonkai ◆Application Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL.0968-43-2952 * Please apply by the day before joining the tour (cancellation must be made by the day before). If you cancel on the day, you will be charged 50% of the participation fee) * There are that some things cannot be Visiting the site due to the season or Other. * The order of the shops on the tour is subject to change depending on the number of people.

【Cotton Cafe】Relaxing, yarn spinning experience 🧶 Today, I would like to introduce ☺️✨ the "Cotton Cafe" held on the third Saturday of every month at the former Kuraoka junior high school "Kuraokakura" Feel free to Use the café only.☕💕 You can 😌 order delicious homemade cakes and drinks Today's cake was a cake with kumquat jam and a cake 🍰✨ with apple jam (I had a lot of it, but it was 🤤 insanely delicious) Everyone was having a relaxing time 🫶 while enjoying reading and chatting Of course! There is a fee, but you can 🧶✨ also experience yarn spinning Pick up cotton seeds with a "cotton gin" ↓ Use a tool called a "hand carder" like a large slicker brush to adjust the stream of fibers. ↓ When wrapped around a winding stick, a bundle of cotton called a "pony" is formed 😌☁️, which looks like a fluffy cocoon ↓ If you pull this out little by little with a tool called a spindle and twist it, you will get 😳👏 a magnificent thread as shown in the first photo It seems that 💡 you can adjust the thickness of the finished yarn by twisting the fiber and the amount of force You can make it thinner or thicker, or try to spin a single yarn with various thicknesses... There are There are fun of spinning your favorite yarn If 🤗✨ you are interested, please try 💪 it When you visit Cotton Cafe, you don't need to make a reservation or anything, so 👌 please feel free to stop by and enjoy 😌🌿 your own time 【Date & Time】3rd Saturday 13:00~15:00 【Place】Kuraoka Kurara (Staff Room) 〒882-1201 5929 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 【Reservation】Not required 【Fee】Yarn spinning experience 1,500 yen, cotton (with seeds) 400 yen

🚴 Approaching the mystery of how the rotary cars industry was born in Sakai ♬ The rotary cars industry 🚲 developed in the land of Sakai, which is said to be "the beginning of everything in Sakai" During the guided tour with the curator, you can 🕵️ learn about the manufacturing and history unique to Sakai 📢 "Strings and Sakai: Approaching the Mystery of Sakai 2025" 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Shimano Rotary Car Museums 🔍 For details, please check the notice on the Sakai Tourist Guide website. 📬 Application: First-come, first-served basis 🎫 Participation fee: Free (admission fee not included) 📞 Contact: 072-221-3196

Why don't you convey the charm of Azumino through outdoor activities on the stage of Azumino Azumino City will train all-round outdoor guides who can meet the needs of tourists in order to make it a sacred place for outdoor sports Why don't you acquire the basic skills and knowledge as an outdoor guide and play an active role as an "Azumino Outdoor Guide"? For details, please see the Official website of the Azumino Tourism Association https://azumino-e-tabi.net/outdoorguide...

📢 "Two Sakai" campaign held in! 💑✨ From Friday, March 14th, the "Two-Person Sakai" campaign will start in Sakai City! 🎯🚶‍♂️ There are a lot of 💛🎉 projects that two people can enjoy, such as a trip to decide the destination with darts and a special experience unique to Sakai 📅 Implementation period: March 14 (Fri) ~ May 31 (Sat) ✅ Participation is free 🆓 ✅ No reservation required 📆✖️ ✅ Premiums are also a chance to win! 🎁 🔍 For details, search for "Futari even Sakai" on the Sakai tourist guide website! 💡 Campaign Details (1) Darts trip Where you go depends on your luck! Let's go around the Spot while taking a quiz! 🎯 If you answer all the questions correctly in each Spot, you can ✨ play darts to win Premiums (2) Special Experiences Experience the unique culture 🍵 of Sakai, such as making Japanese sweets and experiencing tea (3) Digital Stamp Rally Visit 4 of the 7 spots and get Premiums by🎁 lottery (4) Share planning Post photos and videos of your trip to Sakai on Instagram with both the hashtags #Futari de Sakai and #Futari Trip! 🏯💑💫 Premiums will be given to 5 lucky winners from those who posted! 🎁 Please share your memories and participate in the campaign! 📲✨ We have opened to the public reel videos of this campaign on our official Instagram and Facebook! Please take a look 👀

🌊 【Kanagawa】Impression experience in the suburbs of Tokyo! Diving 🌊 with a beautiful view of Manazuru's soft coral Did you know that there is a diving Spot in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can see beautiful soft corals like a painting? 🤩 Just the other day, I went boat diving to the rocks of Manazuru and the scene was absolutely fantastic! 🪸✨ Colorful soft corals vividly colored the world in Water, and along the way, we met Traditional Japanese straw raincoat scorpionfish swimming gracefully. 👀🦁🐟 🌟 There is a to all the wonderful smiling guests who had a good time with us! 🤗 We can't wait to dive with you again! 🤿 🚗 Just a 30-minute Car ride from Our Store in Hiratsuka, Manazuru Rock Boat Diving is a special Spot where you can see the Water world of Impression without long travel! ✨ The instructor will support you firmly, so you can rest assured even if you are a beginner. This Spot is also recommended for photo divers for an unforgettable diving experience near Tokyo. 🙌

-Samurai Sword Trial Cutting You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. At that time, you will be allowed to wear a serious sword. You will try your hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. Experience the best cutting edge in the world. #samuraisword #bushido

The winter sea is soothed by kelp! Impression diving experience in Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture Every year at this time of year, many kelp is swaying 🍀 near the surface of the Water Not only for those who like diving, but also for those who are thinking of starting diving, the sea at this time of year is highly recommended. This time, we will introduce 🤿 an Impression diving experience in the sea of Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture ✨ The sea is crystal clear in winter! ✨ The sea in Fukuura on this day is 15 meters transparent! Impression by the world under the water that spreads out in front of me 😊 Squid may think that the sea is cold in winter, but in fact, this is the time of year when diving is recommended. This is because in winter, the amount of plankton decreases, so the water becomes very clear and the water becomes much clearer. The sunlight shining into the water sparkles, and a clear blue world Unfolds before ✨ your eyes It is 🏝 so beautiful that you feel that it would be a waste not to dive in the sea in winter 🌳 Diving 🌳 to be soothed by kelp In the sea of Fukuura, you can see 🍃 "swaying kelp" unique to this time of year Scene of the kelp swaying quietly, it seems as if healing time is streaming. When you relax in the water and are surrounded by a kelp forest, you will 😊 feel as if your daily fatigue has been blown away In addition, on this day, the water camera 📸 debuted! I was a little nervous at first, but before I knew it, I was hooked. I clicked the shutter many times at the magnificent view of the blue sea and swaying kelp spreading out in front of me. "I want to take more pictures!" and "What kind of scenery awaits me next?" The Water camera is There are fun that you can't help but get hooked on. 🙌 Hokule'a Shonan makes it easy ♪ to move around 🌸 If it's 🌸 Hokule'a Shonan Just 30 minutes by car from the shop in Hiratsuka to reach 🚙 the dive site in Fukuura The charm of Hokule'a Shonan is that you can go straight to the beautiful sea with outstanding transparency in a short time without the fatigue of traveling long distances. "I want to enjoy the sea casually but firmly." If that's the case, you've come to the right place 🤿 Recommended points for winter diving In winter, the sea is ✅ High transparency, making the scenery look clear ✅ There are few divers, and you can dive leisurely ✅ Nudibranchs and other creatures that can only be encountered in winter can be seen And, actually, there are many charms! In winter, why don't you enjoy leisurely diving in the sea of Kanagawa and Fukuura, which has outstanding transparency? Thank you to 🙏 everyone who participated We look forward to 😊 your next dive at Hokule'a Shonan

🌊 Welcome to the ✨ mysterious and beautiful world of the sea I went again this year! Annual event 3 days 2 nights tour🐋 of Okinawa Impression diving, and dreamy whale watching... It was a special experience that stayed with me all the time. The dance of the dogfish and damselfish flocking in the coral forest was a masterpiece, and it was truly indescribably beautiful. What is the appeal of whale watching? Speaking of winter in Okinawa, whale watching is not to be missed. Humpback whales appear in the waters around Okinawa for breeding in winter, and you can see their Powerful presence right in front of you. By combining whale watching after diving, you can enjoy the waters of Okinawa even deeper. 🐳 Whale Trivia The humpback whale is a large whale that can reach up to 15 meters and weigh up to 30 tons. Their graceful swimming and dynamic jumps (yellowtail ching) are spectacular. Humpback whales are also famous as "singing whales", where male whales sing beautifully to communicate with their mates. 🪸 Beautiful sea with coral forests The sea in Okinawa is also known as the "Coral Forest" where colorful corals spread all over. Corals are an important part of the marine ecosystem, and the colorful fish that live there are truly fantastic. For divers, it is truly a Impression moment to experience such a rich world of the sea up close. Thank you to everyone who participated for a wonderful three days! 😃 Dive, drink, eat... It was a great memory! smile 📅 Next held in: Early March 2026 If you couldn't make it this year, be sure to do it next time! 💪 Experience this unforgettable impression together! Thoughts 🌈 of Hokule'a Shonan At Hokule'a Shonan, we believe that diving is not just an adventure, but a journey to explore the unknown and discover a new side of ourselves. You may be able to meet a new self by encountering Okinawa's rich sea creatures and entrusting yourself to the quiet and serene blue world. "Let's embark on a journey into a world we have not yet seen." We hope you will join us on this tour. 🌊

The only souvenir that can make you feel "Japanese". Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep the mind quiet and focused when writing. It is also essentially about basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping a straight back and holding the brush upright. The fan, which is still familiar to Japanese people as a tool that appears at milestones in life, and calligraphy on hanging scrolls, which are traditional Japanese works of art, are very popular among foreigners, as they are decorated in an appropriate manner and can be displayed in tokonoma (alcove) and other places. #kakejiku #kanji #wabisabi #snuvenir

Samurai Calligraphy Resignation is the last character to be written in this world in preparation for death. Calligraphy is a beautiful part of Japanese culture, but before you experience it, imagine it. Before you experience it, imagine that you are about to say goodbye to this world. You will be dressed in kimono or hakama like a samurai. #kanji #Calligraphy#performance

Zen Etiquette and Manners Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing. In addition, it is essentially important to perform basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping the back straight, and holding the brush upright. #Calligraphy #teaceremony #Zen

-Samurai Calligraphy Experience When a samurai foresees his death, he looks back on his life so far and writes his last characters in this world with a brush. Each kanji character has its own meaning, so please learn what meaning the last character left behind has. #Calligraphy #kanji #kimono

Kahori bag making experience "~Approaching the mystery of incense wood and Chinese medicine~" 🙌 🗾 At Sakai, where incense sticks were made for the first time in Japan, you can 💕 blend several types of incense ingredients to make your favorite kahori bag We will ✨ approach the mystery of incense trees and Chinese medicine 📢 "Strings and Sakai: Approaching the Mystery of Sakai 2025" 🎉 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 📍 Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum 2nd floor TAKUMI EXHIBITION Held in only on Saturday 22nd! 🔍 For details, please check the notice on the Sakai Tourist Guide website. 📬 Application: First-come, first-served basis 🎫 Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included) 💰 Payment method: On the day, pay at the TAKUMI SHOP cash register on the 1st floor. 　　　　　　 Please show your receipt at the venue. 📞 Contact: 072-227-1001

【Trial Slashing】 Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword! Experience the world's best cutting performance. This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw #samuraisword #katana #teaceremony

Meet the blue world and coral paradise 🌊🐠 on the Okinawa main island tour The sea on the main island of Okinawa is as beautiful as if you were lost in another world. Hokule'a Shonan Held in a tour of the main island of Okinawa where you can fully enjoy this charm. In this article, we will introduce you to plenty of fantastic sights that you can encounter during the tour. 【Impression experience 💙 surrounded by the world of blue】 When you dive into the waters of Okinawa, you will see a world of crystal clear blue in front of you. The color of the sea is deep and clear, and you feel as if you are being sucked in. The sunlight shining into the water beautifully highlights the silhouettes of corals and fish, and you will lose track of time. Especially from winter to Spring, the sea in Okinawa is even more transparent, and you can clearly see the details of fish and coral in the distance. During the tour, experienced instructors will provide solid support so that even beginners can enjoy this mysterious sight with peace of mind. 🤿 [A coral paradise 🌿🪸 woven with pale greenery] Okinawa's coral reefs are impressive with their gentle greenish hue. The sight of coral spreading out like a flower garden is truly a paradise under the sea. If you look closely, you can see colorful small fish swimming around energetically in the coral gaps, like a scene from an Anime. 🐟🐡 Coral reefs are an important part of Okinawa's rich ecosystem. In order to protect this beautiful coral reef, Hokule'a Shonan dives while conveying the importance of environmental protection. Participants are also encouraged to be aware of environmentally friendly behaviors. 🌍 【Encounters 🐠🐟 with a variety of fish】 In the waters of the main island of Okinawa, you can encounter a variety of fish, such as colorful tropical fish, schools of blue-purple fish, and small and cute yellow fish. In particular, the fish swim densely near the coral reef, making it a perfect scene that makes you want to take pictures. 📸 On the tour, you can enjoy each of them, admiring schools of fish swimming leisurely and looking for rare creatures hidden behind the rocks. The instructor will also introduce the names and ecology of the fish, so one of the attractions is not only to see them, but also to have a learning experience. 📝 [How to 🧳✈️ participate in the Okinawa main island tour] Hokule'a Shonan's tour of the main island of Okinawa can be enjoyed by everyone, from beginners to experienced people. We propose a plan tailored to the skills and wishes of the participants, so that they can safely experience the beautiful world of the sea. Details and dates of the tour are available on the official website and social media, so be sure to check them out. 👀 Why don't you create your own special memories in the sea of Okinawa? ✨ [The possibilities are endless! ] 🌟】 Hokule'a Shonan supports the first step into the unknown. In the sparkling blue waters of Okinawa, let's embark on a journey to free your mind and find a new you. 🌊💫

[Hokule'a Shonan] is certified by the PADI 5 Star ID Center! [Hokule'a Shonan goes to the PADI5 Star ID Center] Hokule'a Shonan is the seventh dive shop in Kanagawa Prefecture to be officially certified as a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (PADI 5 Star ID Center) in July 2024! [What is the PADI 5 Star ID Center?] 】 The PADI 5 Star ID Center is a special dive center 🤿 that not only meets the standards of a 5 Star Dive Center, but also provides training from beginner Sense OW divers to aspiring professional instructors This certification is awarded only to 5-Star Dive Centers that meet the following four PADI criteria and are recognized for their higher water level education and achievements: Education: We offer a wide range of educational programs from beginner to advanced Participation in community activities: Contribution through activities and events in the local community Environmental Protection Activities: Proactive Efforts to Protect the Environment Equipment & Experience: Extensive diving equipment and high-quality diving experience In this way, the PADI 5 Star ID Center is a certification built on our desire to "share the joy of diving with as many people as possible" and our belief that we want to provide safe, high-quality services to divers. [A diving experience that you can enjoy with peace of mind] Hokule'a Shonan is a small dive shop, but they put a lot of effort into meticulous care and safety measures. Since we try to respond closely to each customer, we have created an environment where you can Fun diving with peace of mind while valuing the relationship of trust between the instructor and the customer. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", we want to provide an exciting experience of discovering new worlds and values through diving. Hokule'a Shonan is not just a diving experience, but also a place where you can feel comfortable in harmony with nature and discover a new you. We will continue to work hard to bring you new discoveries that inspire your sense of adventure, experiences that make you feel Gari connect with your Nature, and Impression that will last a lifetime. When you come to our shop, we would be happy if you could talk a little about the sea!

Hello! This is the Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association. Yamaga Hot Spring is a famous hot spring with a history of more than 1,300 years located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is characterized by the spring quality of "alkaline simple hot spring" with a high skin-beautifying effect. It is colorless and transparent, tasteless and odorless, and the spring temperature is 39~45 degrees Celsius. This account will post recommendations and latest information on Yamaga Hot Spring, so please follow us! ◆What is Yamaga Hot Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture? There are plenty of Accommodations where you can enjoy hot spring water straight from the source, open-air baths where you can Use Day trip, and family baths, which are popular not only with tourists but also with Local people. The cityscape full of historical atmosphere Unfolds, and Sightseeing spots such as "Yachiyoza Theater" and "Buzen Highway" are popular. ◆Access to Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga Hot Spring is easily Accessed from Fukuoka. Access by Car: Use the Kyushu Expressway and get off at "KikuWater IC" or "Ueki IC", which takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Fukuoka City. Access by bus: Use the highway bus "Hinokuni Bus" from Fukuoka Tenjin to "Yamaga Bus Center" in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Hot spring and sightseeing spots are scattered within walking distance of the bus center. ◆Historical background of Yamaga Hot Spring Yamaga, which has long been a hot spring town, flourished as a post town on the Buzen Highway during the Edo period, and many travelers stopped by Hot Spring Cure. In addition, in the Meiji era, the playhouse "Yachiyoza Theater" was built, which increased its cultural appeal as a hot spring resort. Even today, it Fascination many tourists as a Hot spring resort where history and tradition come alive. ◆Popular Sightseeing spots of Yamaga Hot Spring ・Buzen Highway The Buzen Highway, which passes through the center of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a historic townscape that flourished as a post town in the Edo period. Along the Stone pavement road, white-walled Machiya and Kominka houses are lined up, and you can stroll while enjoying the retro atmosphere. Cafes and souvenir shops are scattered around, making it a great Spot to buy Yamaga's Specialty products. ・Sakura-yu Hot Spring Sakura-yu Hot Spring, which can be said to be the symbol of Yamaga Hot Spring, is a public bath that has been around since the Edo period, and was restored in 2012 as one of the largest wooden hot springs in Kyushu using traditional construction methods in Japan. The spacious Large Public Bath retains the quaintness of the wooden architecture and allows you to enjoy hot spring water straight from the source. You can easily enjoy the Hot Spring in between sightseeing. ・Yachiyoza Theater The Yachiyoza Theater, built in Meiji 43 (1910), was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1988 (Showa 63). It features gorgeous Ceiling Paintings and a revolving stage, and performances are still held today. You can also Visiting the site the Inside the Facility and enjoy the atmosphere of the historic theater. ・Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum It is a facilities that exhibits the traditional craft of Yamaga City, "Yamaga lanterns". Inside the facility, you can see the beauty of the golden lanterns made of delicate Washi paper up close and learn about the production process. ・Kongojoji Temple / Stone Gate The Kongojoji Temple, which has a history of 1,300 years, There are Powerful Presence stone gate reminiscent of a foreign country. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Specialty products and Souvenirs Gourmet ・Lantern Monaka The famous confectionery "Lantern Monaka", which represents Yamaga Hot Spring, is a golden lantern-shaped monaka. The crispy crust is filled with elegant sweet bean paste, making it a popular Souvenir. ・Yamaga Yokan Yamaga Yokan, which is made using the traditional manufacturing method, is characterized by its gentle sweetness and moist texture. It goes well with green tea and coffee, and is also appreciated as a gift. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring Events and Festivals ・Yamaga Lantern Festival Held in every year on August 15 and 16, the Yamaga Lantern Festival is one of the one-of-the-best summer traditions in Kyushu, where the entire town is decorated with fantastic lights. The "Thousand-Lantern Dance," in which more than 1,000 dancers dance gracefully, is a spectacular spectacle. ・Yamaga Lantern Romance・ Hyakka Hyakusai Held in every winter, "Yamaga Lantern Romance Hyakka Hyakusai" is an event that welcomes everyone to the historic townscape with fantastic lights with art installations made of Japanese umbrellas and bamboo. Light up the Buzen Highway at night, so you can enjoy a different photogenic scenery than usual. ◆Yamaga Hot Spring, Kumamoto Prefecture Enjoy sightseeing Yamaga Hot Spring is a Hot spring resort with a Spring quality Hot Spring known as Hot water for beautiful skin and a historical Sightseeing spot. It is a popular hot spring resort with plenty of open-air baths and family baths that can be enjoyed not only for accommodation but also for day trips, and is always at the top of the hot spring rankings. Please come to Yamaga Hot Spring, where you can enjoy not only hot springs but also gourmet food, traditional crafts, and festivals.