Photographed on 7/22/24. It is a wind chime on the edge of Kawagoe Ichiban Street and a lantern of the Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival. In today's rainstorm, the wind chime shelf and wind chime were broken, so it seems that this year's exhibition of rim musubi wind chimes in Kawagoe Ichiban Street has ended.

[Free Participation] LINE Puzzle Event “The Lost Osametachi” Osametachi is a traditional Isehara cultural heritage recognized as part of Japan’s cultural patrimony. Explore the history of Oyama through a puzzle hunt, find the Osametachi by clearing the puzzles, and receive an original Oyama Afuri Shrine achievement certificate!! Period: Through Monday, September 30, 2024 Participation Fee: Free Estimated Time: About 2 hours (depending on hiking pace) How to Join: From the flyer QR code Access to Oyama From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for the Oyama Cable (routes I10, I11, I12) and get off at the final stop (about 30 minutes) Organizer: Isehara Plus Project WonderSpace Co., Ltd. Contact: Isehara Plus Project Representative Aoki: 090-6112-4303

Photographed on 7/22/24. At the Otorii Gate of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is a "cloud on the ground" that appears. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mountain Isehara Market is on! Events proceed in light rain, canceled in severe weather. A stage show will take place in the center of the General Sports Park. Food tents, food trucks, and local vegetable stalls will also be available. A variety of tasty and fun offerings await! Sunday, July 28, 2024, 10:00–15:00 Venue: Isehara City General Sports Park (Free admission) 320 Nishi-Tomioka, Isehara, Kanagawa ● Access by train and bus Get off at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line. Take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus from North Exit stop 3 bound for Nanasawa, about 10 minutes, fare 240 yen. ▪ If you board routes I-34 or I-36, get off at General Sports Park. ▪ If you board routes I-31 or I-37, get off at General Sports Park Entrance and walk 5 minutes. ※ Walking from Isehara Station takes about 45 minutes. ● Access by car ▪ About 30 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Atsugi Interchange. ▪ About 8 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Isehara-Ōyama Interchange. ※ Congestion is expected, so please use public transportation when possible. For details and inquiries, please see the flyer. Lots of delicious treats! Please come and fully enjoy Isehara!!

Photographed on 7/22/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. Yesterday, I Visiting the site of the Goma Prayer. The prayer for protection was very powerful and.

Photographed on 7/22/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Prayer early in the morning, the Hanachozu water is sparkling in the sun.

[Temporary Closure of Hyuga Yakushi Hoden (Storage)] The Hoden (storage) will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 22, 2024 to Wednesday, July 24, 2024 due to the risk of heatstroke. *Please note that worship at the main hall and the issuance of goshuin (shrine stamps) and omamori (protective charms) will be conducted as usual. For more details, please check the official Hyuga Yakushi Hojobo website.

Photographed 7/20/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Notice from the Kururin House inside the station, open year-round Responding to Kururin’s popularity among Isehara residents, a new-design Kururin drawstring pouch is now available for 380 yen and the hugely popular Kururin nylon eco bag, priced at 880 yen (tax included), now comes in a new sky-blue color!! Kururin, the official image character of Isehara City, wears the traditional Oyama spinning top hat on its head and has become a beloved symbol of the city. The bellflower emblem on Kururin’s back represents the city flower, and touching it is said to bring happiness. Our perennial favorites are selling well, including embroidered handkerchiefs, Pilot ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils, memo pads, and an expanded selection of pin badges. These cute Kururin goods, available only in Isehara, are perfect for everyday use or as gifts!! Station Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center) Open year-round (9:00–17:00) TEL: 0463-95-5333

Festivals 🏮 to celebrate children This is the "Chichibu Kawase Festival" held in Chichibu City, Jade Prefecture. Held in every summer as a festival to celebrate children. As a Finale, the fireworks is also Gari, but this time the festival float alone 📸 It's summer, isn't it? 🤤

Photographed 7/20/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Kawase Festival in Chichibu City Night view and fireworks in Chichibu City It is also said to be Gion at the summer festival of Chichibu Shrine. It is said to be a festival that contrasts with the Chichibu Night Festival in winter Photograph of the Dedication fireworks from about 3 km away It was a fireworks festival that lasted about 30 minutes 2024.7.19

Photographed 7/19/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Florist Mr./Ms..

Photographed 7/19/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Florist Mr./Ms..

Visited the store on July 17, 24. This is Mr./Ms.'s lunch plate from Brasserie CATHERI. Mr./Ms. with salads, quiche, fried chicken, vichyssoise, homemade bread and much more. Every time, I go there for a lunch plate.

Kuki Lantern Festival, Tenno-sama The Japanese lantern Festival 🏮 where Kuki is most excited Festival floats from each In the town gather for the Annual event! The festival of Saitama is the lantern Festival 🤤

Photographed 7/17/24. It is a wind chime of Kawagoe Hachimangu Temizuya. It is a goldfish wind chime.

Photographed 7/16/24. It is a wind chime of Kawagoe Hachimangu Temizuya. It is a hydrangea wind chime.

[Notice from the Station-Naka Kururin House, Open Year-Round] The Bon Odori season has arrived again this year! Summer festivals are planned across the region, and this is a great opportunity to prepare for Bon Odori and the forthcoming Dōkan Festival by practicing festival preparations and dance! * CD “Isehara Odori” A song everyone in Isehara should know! Includes two tracks: one with vocals and one orchestral version. ¥880 (tax included) * CD “Isehara Odori / Oyama Ondo / Tanko Bushi” This value set contains three tracks: “Isehara Odori,” “Oyama Ondo,” and “Tanko Bushi.” ¥1,200 (tax included) ※If out of stock, items will be ordered. Please allow 4–5 days. On sale now at Station-Naka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information) Open year-round (9:00–17:00) TEL: 0463-95-5333 Hinamaru Hazuki, an active Nihon Buyo (Japanese classical dance) performer of the Hazuki school, offers popular dance lessons on-site for neighborhood associations, clubs, and other group organizations. [One lesson: approximately 90 minutes (including break) ¥10,000] ※Please prepare playback media (CD, cassette tape, etc.) and a boombox or other playback device for your group. Inquiries and applications: Visit the Hazuki School Nihon Buyo and General Etiquette website or call 090-5513-1981 (Hinamaru Hazuki)

Photographed on July 18, 24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It was a little arranged.

Oyama Summer Jazz & Latin Friendship Concert “Oyama of Performing Arts and Culture” at the Noh Stage of the Oyama Afuri Shrine Office The Oyama Sekison Arts Festival’s "Oyama Jazz & Latin Friendship Concert," a beloved blend of tradition and innovation and a fusion of Japanese and Western sounds that many music fans look forward to each year, returns this year! Saturday, October 12, 2024 — Doors open 12:00, Concert begins 13:00 Venue: Noh Stage, Oyama Afuri Shrine Office Access: From Isehara Station north exit, Platform 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable Car) Get off at the "Shamukyoku Entrance" stop; the venue is immediately nearby. Admission: Adults ¥1,500 (advance) / ¥1,800 (door) Junior and senior high school students ¥500 — elementary school children and younger free Tickets are also on sale at Ekina Kururin House Isehara Station Tourist Information (0463-95-5333)! Inquiries Oyama Summer Jazz Concert Executive Committee 090-8441-5467 (Nakamura)

Joined the store on July 15, 24. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Love & Peach Frappuccino and White Peach Earl Grey Cake. 🍑 It's exhausting.

Daisen Senmaida is the only rain-fed rice field in Japan in Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City. Period of hot summer, there was a carpet of greenery. It is a superb view that has been selected as a "One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan".

Tea specialty store "Muresna Tea Tokyo" @吉祥寺 The other day, I went shopping for a birthday present for ☕ a friend The gate is stylish and there are some people taking pictures here and there *'ω'* The second floor was a café and afternoon tea seemed to be popular. I enjoyed *μ_μ choosing a cup of tea leisurely on the first floor It was ✨ delicious to have welcome tea

Photographed on June 15, 24. About a month ago, café andon Mr./Ms.'s café latte and Shortcake with lemon and poppy seeds. The cake is so delicious that I look forward to it every day.

Reiwa 6 Summer Mountain Opening at Ōyama On Saturday, July 27, the summer mountain opening took place, and the climbing gate of Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine at the trailhead was opened! This event has continued since the Genroku era, and it is customary for the climbing gate to be opened by “Ohana-kō,” one of the Ōyama pilgrim groups from Nihonbashi, Kodenmacho, Tokyo “Sange, sange (flower scattering), rokkon shōjō (purification of the six roots) — the mountain is clear skies, rokkon shōjō,” as they chant the hanging nenbutsu while ascending straight from the temple lodging to the lower shrine, followed by the gate-opening ritual (from 8:30). Sange… scattering flowers to purify Rokkon… the six human senses: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind Venue: Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Contact: Ōyama Afuri Shrine Office 0463-95-2006 On July 13, ahead of the summer mountain opening, Ōyama Tourism Promotion Association carried out trail cleaning. Local residents and others swept away dead leaves with brooms and rakes, and sprayed pesticide to control leeches (yamahiru), preparing the trails to welcome those who will come for summer mountain climbing! The summer mountain season starts now. Enjoy your climb safely and with fun! *Image from the 2023 summer mountain opening Image of the 2024 leech-control pesticide spraying

【Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2024】 Launching 20,000 fireworks, one of the largest in Japan, Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 46th Chiba City fireworks festival Held in decided! The Chiba City Fireworks Festival is a popular summer tradition in Chiba City. One of the largest fireworks show in Japan will be held with music and traditional shakutama jade and the latest fireworks, along with marine fireworks that can only be seen in Makuhari in Chiba City. 1 The total number of fireworks is more than 20,000, one of the largest in Japan. 2 Approximately 3,000 Marine Fireworks will be launched, including the oversized aerial Niagara that fills the night sky from Makuhari Beach to the Ocean. 3 In addition to the Shakudama Jade that won the National Fireworks Competition Excellence Award, creative fireworks such as "Chiba-kun" and "Chihana-chan", and special effect fireworks with a pillar of fire flying in the shape of a fan will be launched. 4 In accordance with the wonderful message, we will launch the latest special art fireworks No. 10 Jade. 5 Provided by ZOZO! Approximately 10,000 fireworks very impressive Finale the Impression Grand with Marine Fireworks unique to this fireworks festival and golden brocade chrysanthemums. Please enjoy the special summer night "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa" where fireworks in full bloom color the seaside of Chiba. ・Held in Date & Time: Saturday, August 3, 2024 Reiwa 6 19:15~20:15 ・Venue: Makuhari Seaside Park Mihama 1, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, etc. ・Access: About a 15-minute walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line ・Organizer: Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival Executive Committee ・Inquiries: 050-5542-8600 9:00~20:00 / NTT Hello Dial Paid bleachers tickets are now on sale! For details of the Events, please search for "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa" and check the Official website.

Photographed 7/13/24. Cafe Andon Mr./Ms. café latte and fruit Shortcake. The sweetness is Restrooms available, and the acidity of kiwi and American cherries is Restrooms available, moist, and very tasty. 🥝🍒

Photographed 7/13/24. This is café andon chicken curry from Mr./Ms.. 🍛 It's so delicious that you want to eat it asexually.

Isehara Daijingu 48th Great Summer Festival This year’s theme is “Shomon Raifuku” (Good Fortune Comes to a Laughing Gate) A festival meant to make everyone smile Why not make the best memory of this summer! Saturday, July 27, 2024 2:40 PM–8:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2024 3:00 PM–8:00 PM Venue: Isehara Daijingu 3-8-1 Isehara, Isehara, Kanagawa A 10-minute walk from Isehara Station North Exit along Chuo Street Contact: Isehara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Person in charge: Ito) Tel. 0463-95-3233 The Great Summer Festival, hosted by the Isehara Chamber of Commerce Youth Division Enjoy two days packed with food stalls and live performances!!