Allen, you're 🐻 starting to look like your dad (2nd photo: Ren's father)

🦇 Halloween Sweets & Lunch Buffet 🍭 Held in a special buffet for 2 days only! Enjoy 💕 a variety of chef's special sweets and Western and Chinese dishes to your heart's content, including live cooking of "Crepe Suzette Citrus Sorbet", "Hokkaido Beef Grilled with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce", and "Authentic Chinese Fried Rice Omelet Rice" 🎃 Date and time Held in 　　Saturday, October 12, 2024 and Sunday, October 13, 2024 　　11：30～14：30 👻fee 　　Adult ¥3,800 　　Elementary school students ¥2,000 　　Children under elementary school age Free of charge 　　Sparkling wine free drink additional ¥1,000 🎃 Reservations 　　📞011-222-1522 　　Or on the hotel's website 👻menu 　【Live Cooking】 　　　・Crepe Suzette Citrus Sorbet 　　　・Grilled Hokkaido beef with homemade teriyaki sauce 　　　・Authentic Chinese fried rice omelet rice 【Sweets】 　　　・Soft-boiled pudding 　　　・Opera 　　　・Raspberry Shortcake 　　　・Gateau chocolate 　　　・Pumpkin Chiffon Cake 　　　・Montblanc Swiss roll cake 　　　・Black cream puff 　　　・Sweet potatoes with purple sweet potatoes 　　　Blue honeysuckle tiramisu 　　　・Kyoho grapes jelly 【Food】 　　　・Pumpkin quiche 　　　Homemade smoked salmon and avocado salad 　　　・Pate de Campagne 　　　・Stuffed pumpkin and mascarpone gougère 　　　・Smoked salmon and mushroom greck 　　　・Bonito carpaccio and savory vegetable salad 　　　・Grilled eggplant and courgette salad 　　　・Bagna cauda with seafood and rumbling vegetables 　　　・Onion soup & cheese croutons 　　　・Roast beef sandwich 　　　・Potato & Smoked Salmon Sandwich 　　　・Mixed leaf salad 　　　・Colored Tomatoes 　　　・Onion slices 　　　・Seaweed salad 　　　・Broccoli 　　　・Marinated root vegetable salad 　　　・Spaghetti with various mushroom meat sauce 　　　・Baked pumpkin and seafood chowder in a pie wrap 　　　・Homemade minced cutlets and roasted mozzarella cheese with special demi-glace sauce 　　　・Today's Thai curry & rice 　　　・Chinese burger with steamed bread (shrimp chili & braised pork) 【Drink】 　　　・Coffee 　　　・Tea 　　　・Detox water 　　　・Oolong tea 　　　・Orange juice 　　　・Mineral water We look ✨ forward to seeing you

Hinata Yakushi Cluster Amaryllis (Higanbana) in Isehara 2024 *The shaded path is currently closed to through traffic due to typhoon damage* The higanbana season is finally here!! However, with this year’s lingering summer heat, peak bloom still seems a little way off. We have confirmed a few lone flowers blooming here and there in the rice fields. A temporary tourist information booth will open to coincide with the flowers’ best viewing. Saturday, September 21; Sunday, September 22; Monday (national holiday), September 23 Location: Hinata Yakushi bus stop terminus From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Kanachu Bus Platform 3 Take the “bound for Hinata Yakushi” bus for about 20 minutes *Bus services are infrequent, so please check schedules in advance.* The rice paddies and fields where the higanbana bloom are open to the public thanks to the generosity of the landowners. Please follow proper etiquette and show your understanding and cooperation. We will post updates on the blooming status as they come in.

🎆 Tone River fireworks festival It is a fireworks festival that starts tomorrow. Available is the largest fireworks festival in the Kanto region, and 40,000 fireworks color the 🤤 night sky

Hello, this is Jewelry Town. The hot days continue, but the dry heat has made the breeze pleasant. When you visit Senga Falls, you can feel plenty of negative ions that soothe both mind and body 🌳 Our shop also carries many stones that give off power rivaling the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge. Rutile quartz remains very popular! There are not only gold rutile varieties but also red rutile! Lapis lazuli, famous as a September birthstone, displays a captivating deep ultramarine blue. Please stop by during your stroll and feel the power of the stones ☺️

The TARA-FUKU guidebook is now complete! Featuring 66 listed businesses With cooperation from restaurants and snack bars throughout Iwanai-cho we have compiled each shop’s recommended menu items, business hours, payment methods, and more! *The listed information is current as of August 2024* The back pages also introduce Iwanai-cho’s local specialties and outdoor spots. Please pick up a copy and take a look♪ Copies are available at Roadside Station Iwanai and participating businesses. *Additional distribution will be rolled out progressively.*

Did you know that bears get a little slimmer when it comes to summer fur? Please compare it with past posts ✨

Takekoma Shrine in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, one of the three major inari shrines in Japan Every year from July ~ the end of August, the "Summer Festival" is Held in, and in 2024, many glass wind chime were displayed in the Precincts approach to the temple. I'm looking forward to next year.

Notice of the 2024 "43rd Ōyama Hi-matsuri Takigi Noh" Enjoy a bewitching world lit by bonfires, with local Ōyama Kyōgen troupe and Shingyōkai presenting kyōgen plays and shimai (dance pieces). Please experience Japan’s traditional performing arts at Ōyama. Date and time: October 1 (Tuesday) and October 2 (Wednesday), 2024 Doors open 15:30, performance starts 16:30 (scheduled to end around 19:30) Venue: Noh Theater, Office of Ōyama Afuri Shrine 355 Ōyama, Isehara, Kanagawa Please note the venue is not the lower shrine. Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Kanachu Bus platform 4 bound for Ōyama Cable Get off at "Shamukyoku Iriguchi" (Office Entrance) and walk 1 minute ★All seats are reserved ★How to apply: Office of Ōyama Afuri Shrine 0463-95-2006 (phone reservations only) For details, see the official Ōyama Afuri Shrine website

The Milky Way 🌌 streams through Kawagoe This is located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine It is 🤤 colored like the Milky Way from August to early September every year

Asiri: "Don't be a little persistent~!? ｣ Asiri and Louis are obsessed with playing. It was so heated that Asiri's face was 😅 supposed to be funny

On Sunday, September 8th, the children’s festival at Hotaka Shrine featured child-drawn boats pulled from three town districts. Each boat was paraded through its district, and before noon they gathered at Hotaka Shrine to be offered in dedication. Children from the districts acted as pullers as the boat-shaped floats, called ofune, moved through the streets of Azumino. On September 26th and 27th, the Hotaka Shrine Ofune Festival takes place. On the 27th, a hands-on tour organized by the tourism association lets participants, together with local residents, pull a large adult boat weighing over five tons. For details, please check the official tourism association website.

Limited to this summer! “Azumino Summer Vegetable Curry” An original curry made with fresh, delicious summer vegetables from Azumino! Available at 13 local restaurants This project aims to introduce the summer vegetables grown locally to many people from both inside and outside the city Each restaurant adds its own twist—lightly frying or simmering pumpkins, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, and more You’ll find a wide variety of dishes, from curry rice to pasta and curry ramen A rich lineup of menu options awaits! Serving period: Until Monday, September 30, 2024 *Please note that this may change depending on each restaurant’s circumstances

Held in the Shinto Tsukawa Taste Festival on Sunday, October 6th! In addition to tasting delicious Rice from Shintotsugawa, we are also planning to sell mushroom hot pot using plenty of mushrooms from Totsugawa Village, my mother Village, and persimmons from Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, which was very popular last year! In addition, twin performers PLuto and EverZOneHIROKI will be visiting this year to liven up the venue. Please come and visit us!!!!

Meaty Festival in Asama Hot Spring September 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun) and 23 (Holidays) for 3 days at Asama Hot Spring The Meat Festival in Asama Hot Spring was held in. This will be my first festival, so I'm excited. Location: Asama Hot Spring Plaza It will be on the opposite side of the bus stop "Asama Hot Spring", so it is a 1-minute walk For cars, Kiss Iheim Matsumoto Stadium (City Baseball Stadium) North Side Car Parking Lot Held in time: 11 a.m. ~ 9:30 p.m. (Closes at 4 p.m. on the 23rd) There will also be performances by Asama Hot Spring Fire Drums and Young Lion Drums. Next to the square is the One-day hot spring facilities "Hot Plaza Asama" The "Yu no Yu" where the flowers are in Best time to visit is about a 7-minute walk away. Enjoy the festivals & One Day Hot Spring. Scene at noon on the 21st. In the cloudy sky, it is quite a person. There is also a fragrant smell in the surrounding area, inviting anticipation and appetite. Please come and visit us.

Driving through 🚄 Tokyo This is the doctor yellow I took the other day when I passed Hamamatsu Towns 🤤 Station First Doctor Yellow! It took less than 5 seconds to pass by, it was a 😅 blink of an eye

Cycling Guide Tour — Fruit Sweets Plan Begin your Toyooka travel time by harvesting Shine Muscat grapes at a vineyard. Hand the harvested Shine Muscat grapes to the local eatery Cafe & Dining en, where they will be turned into desserts. Although daytime temperatures remain high in Toyooka Village, the breeze is refreshing and cycling feels great. The fruit season continues from here with grapes, apples, and persimmons. For details about the guided tour, please see the Toyooka Travel Time website. We look forward to your participation.

Surrounded by 🌻 sunflower fields in full bloom This is Higashimatsuyama Agriculture and Forestry Park in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture. available 🤤 because the sunflowers bloom in full bloom in summer and are tall

"Whew~💤" Are you still a little sleepy?

It is a beach called Omotehama (Gaijinhama) in the coastal towns "Shichigahama Towns" facing the Pacific Ocean in Miyagi Prefecture. In the Meiji era, an American doctor living in Sendai found it as a place to recuperate his sick wife, and it was developed as a summer resort by American missionaries.

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Main Hall. Finally, the clear blue sky has returned after a long time, and it feels exciting. Now is a great time to stroll through Shosenkyo Gorge! By the way, the other day we saw a beautiful rainbow that matched the mountains of Shosenkyo Gorge, creating a lovely view. At the moment, Wine Kingdom is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Yamanashi Wine Club and, as a token of our gratitude, we are pleased to introduce the "Anniversary Set." The set includes many of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom’s recommended products, so please take a look when you visit. Be sure to experience Shosenkyo Gorge as it moves into autumn.

Harajiri Falls Harajiri Falls is one of Bungoono City’s signature sights in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This fall spans 120 m and drops about 20 m, and unlike most waterfalls it lies on flat ground rather than in a mountain valley. It’s easy to visit because it sits right next to Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki. The waterfall formed as river water slowly eroded columnar jointing created by pyroclastic flows over many years. The road above the falls serves as a local residential route, and it’s interesting to see cars, pedestrians, and even the occasional tractor pass by. A promenade and suspension bridge around the falls let you enjoy views from various angles, and you can sometimes see a rainbow depending on the viewpoint. Location: 936-1 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture (Roadside Station Harajiri no Taki)

Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima (Hiroshima Recommendation festival Spot) Water Army Festival Island Fire Festival One piece 📸 from the Island Fire Festival At the end, it became a Sengoku fireworks with a borrowed back. It was difficult to shoot while moving around, but it was 🤣📸 fun Innoshima is also the birthplace Township pornograffiti available and this August, a fireworks was launched to the tune of available pornographic songs at big Events such as the island-wide pornographic exhibition! Many fans also participated in the Events, making it a fun festival.

Dancing 💃 at the end of summer This is Awa Odori Held in in front of Minamikoshigaya Station in Saitama Prefecture. Famous as one of the three major Awa odori in Japan, a total of 600,000 people visit 🤤 for two days You'll want 🤤 to dance along to the shouts of Yatsa

Hyogo Prefecture Minamiawaji Youth Square Park It was the first place I visit, and the view from here was the best, and I had been visit Awaji for many years, but this was a hidden gem and I had never seen it on the Internet, but it was recommended by a friend and I knew for the first time that there was such a place. In a building designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange in commemoration of students who died in the war I hoped that love and peace without war would continue, and that people all over the world would be able to laugh.

Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture The Rural Scenery seen from the place I visited for the first time was the best Rice is quite expensive this year due to the shortage, so I hope 😌 that this Rice will be cherished forever and passed on to the future

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video!! This is the Saikai City Tourism Association. Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, sits in the northern part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula, roughly halfway between Nagasaki City and Sasebo City. It’s a place where you can feel rich nature and history. The city is bordered on three sides by the Goto-nada Sea, Sasebo Bay, and Omura Bay, and most of the area consists of complex ria coastlines. Saikai City is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and abundant nature, making it an attractive destination for visitors. We will introduce recommended information about Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Cool Japan Video, so please enjoy. ◇◇◇ Access to Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture There is no train network in Saikai City, so you can reach it by car or bus. ◇ Access by car from Nagasaki city center It takes about one hour to drive from Nagasaki city to Saikai City. Use the Nagasaki Expressway and follow the Saikai Pearl Line to reach the city. This route offers a scenic drive along the beautiful coastline. ◇ Bus access from Nagasaki Station From Nagasaki Station, take Nagasaki Bus or Saikai Kotsu to Saikai City Hall; the trip takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. ◇ Bus access from Sasebo Station Take Saihi Bus to Saikai Bridge West Exit; the ride takes about 50 minutes. ◇◇◇ About Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture The population is about 25,000 people (as of 2024), and the area is characterized by a rich lifestyle lived in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fishing thrive here, and you can enjoy fresh local produce. Saikai City is especially known as a mandarin orange producing area, harvesting many crops thanks to its warm climate and fertile soil. ◇◇◇ History of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture The western part of the Nishisonogi Peninsula and nearby islands prospered as whaling bases from the 1630s. From the Meiji era onward, coal mining began and the area enjoyed great prosperity. Later, in 2005, the five towns of Seihi, Ooshimacho, Saikai, Oseto, and Sakito merged to form the present Saikai City. ◇◇◇ Popular sightseeing spots in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Saikai City has many popular attractions. Here are some of them. ◇ Nagao Castle Ruins Observatory From the observation deck you can take in the islands of the Goto-nada Sea, and the fiery red sunset sinking into the sea is breathtakingly beautiful. It’s a popular spot for spectacular photos. ◇ Hachiningatake Park This park sits on the central ridge of the Nishisonogi Peninsula, and the lookout at the summit offers panoramic views of Omura Bay. The distant sea and mountains show different faces each season. ◇ The smallest park in Japan On Matsushima, floating off the west side of the Nishisonogi Peninsula in the Goto-nada Sea, there is “the smallest park in Japan,” with a natural wooden bench and a single palm-like shuro tree. From the park you can gaze across the open ocean. ◇ Sakito Seaside Park Sakito Seaside Park features clear waters and white sandy beaches. With toilets and showers available, it’s a recommended spot for summer visitors. ◇ Nanatsugama Cave Nanatsugama Cave is a limestone cave that rose from the seabed about 30 million years ago. Part of the cave is open to visitors. Admission: Adults 800 yen per person, Junior high students 400 yen per person, Elementary students 200 yen per person Infants (age 4 and over) 100 yen per person So far 35 cave sites have been discovered, but this vast cave system still has many aspects that remain unexplored. ◇ Roadside Station Saikai Roadside Station Saikai is a popular spot where you can buy local specialties and souvenirs. The original gelato and soft serve ice cream are especially recommended. The facility features a large semi-spherical dome shaped like a mandarin orange, offering visitors a fun experience. ◇◇◇ Experiences you can enjoy in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture In Saikai City you can enjoy a variety of experiences broadly categorized as sea experiences, mountain experiences, and craft-making experiences. Here are some examples. ◇ Mandarin-picking experience Saikai City is known as one of the prefecture’s leading mandarin producing regions, and during the harvest season (typically November) you can enjoy mandarin picking. Picking fresh mandarins yourself is popular with families, and you can savor their juicy flavor right away. ◇◇◇ Local specialties of Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture ◇ Unshu mandarins (Satsuma mandarins) Saikai City’s Unshu mandarins enjoy a high reputation nationwide. There are early varieties such as Haraguchi early mandarin orange (late October to early December) and extra-early varieties such as Iwasaki early mandarin orange (late September to October). Grown in a warm climate and fertile soil, these mandarins are sweet and juicy and signal the arrival of winter. ◇ Oshima Tomatoes Saikai City’s Oshima Tomatoes are known for intense sweetness and acidity and are a popular local specialty (season: February to early May). Their high sugar content makes them taste almost like fruit. These specialties are also popular as hometown tax return gifts. ◇◇◇ Tourist information for Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture Surrounded by rich natural environments with a variety of attractions and experiences, Saikai City offers new discoveries each time you visit. We will continue to share more recommended information about Saikai City on Cool Japan Video, so please look forward to it!!

Noto Peninsula Mitsuke Island Morning 2023.08.12 Mitsuke Island before the earthquake It is a view that I want to keep. We pray for a speedy recovery.

Noto Peninsula Mitsuke Island Morning 2023.08.12 Mitsuke Island before the earthquake It is a view that I want to keep. We pray for a speedy recovery.

The fresh greenery of the Torii (shrine gate) in the sky is beautiful This is Takaya Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture! It is also known as [Torii (shrine gate) in the sky]. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from here is truly spectacular 🤤