The 31st Koshinsatsu Yakinou Festival Dondoyaki and Commerce Festival 2025 On Sunday, January 19, the Ishida Shoko Shinkokai hosted the event at Jounokoshi Park in Higashinase. Locals enjoyed adding New Year decorations and red-and-white and green protective dango (rice dumplings) to bamboo poles and tossing them into the bonfire, then sipping served amazake. The fire department offered ladder truck rides, and performances by the Kojou High School calligraphy club and cheer dance team enlivened the day, along with the Oyama top-spinning contest, making it a lively occasion for both adults and children!

🌳 Is this a fairytale world? 🌳✨ When I look back at the photos of the shop, I am always amazed that such a fairytale-like scenery is spread out in the sea so close to me! The photo shows Nishi-Izu 🌳 in Spring. The seaweed grows as beautifully as a forest, and the soft Spring light shines through the water, and the breath of life is overflowing 🌸✨. The sea of Japan has a rich expression of the four seasons, and new discoveries There are every time you visit. I would be happy 🇯🇵 if I could share with everyone who reads it the opportunity to love the sea of Japan even more ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 enjoy diving together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Around Yamato Station in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kanagawa Yamato Antique and Old Tools Market takes place on the third Saturday of every month. About 130 shops set up stalls each time. From sundries and small items to kimono and furniture, rare antiques and vintage goods that you don't usually see fill the area in front of the station. This event is fun to enjoy even if you just stroll through the venue.

🏝️ Tokyo's Paradise: Izu Oshima Island ✨ From the night of January 8th to January 11th, I went to Izu Oshima Island! It's 🏝️ a paradise just 90 minutes from Tokyo The transparency of the sea is outstanding, and the visibility is ✨ more than 30 meters In addition, the miracle 🐢🩵✨ of encountering sea turtles at all points In total, we were able to see 18 sea turtles! 🤩 Try 🌙 night diving The fantastic beauty of the light looking up from the water soothed 👏 my heart It was a fulfilling three days of diving, eating, and resting 💤. I enjoyed 9 dives! 😆🤿 Unfortunately, the boat did not leave the originally planned Shikinejima...... It was changed to the Izu Oshima Island tour in a hurry, Thanks to everyone who participated, it was a 👍 great tour There is a really! 🙌 ----------------------------- 🐠 [Next Announcement] 🌟 Shikinejima Revenge Tour is scheduled to be held in in April! Ladies and gentlemen, let's ♨️ go together 🌟 Izu Oshima Island tours are also being requested! Please let us know 👌 your preferred dates

The long night continues on. The sparkling illuminations are still shining. Please stay warm and come visit! https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/ilumination2024...

We held the 2025 Yamato City Fire Department New Year Inspection on Sunday, January 12th! The program featured firefighting demonstrations using a 30-meter-class ladder truck and an impressive simultaneous water discharge by the volunteer fire corps. The Yamato City Event and Tourism Association’s official YouTube channel, Ibekan Channel 2, has released a highlights video of the inspection. Please be sure to watch it!

Gurutto Tanzawa・Oyama × Miyagase Stamp Rally 2025 This stamp rally takes you around tourist spots in Isehara, Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa Village✨ Collect seven stamps to receive a bottle♪ (First 1,000 participants) Answer the survey for a second chance to win local specialties in a lottery! Enjoy sightseeing at a discount and discover places you haven’t visited before! Event period: Friday, January 17, 2025 – Friday, March 14, 2025 ★How to participate Step 1: Scan the QR code on flyers or posters to join Step 2: Get stamps at each stamp point (20 locations in total) using the location feature Step 3: Once you’ve collected seven stamps, go to a prize redemption location to get your bottle (First 1,000 participants) Step 4: Complete the survey (75 winners will be drawn to receive local specialties) ★Prize redemption locations Eki-Naka Kururin House (Isehara Station Tourist Information Center) On the stairs at the north exit of Odakyu Line Isehara Station OPEN 9:00–17:00 (Open year-round) Plus four other locations For details, see the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) website “Gurutto Tanzawa Oyama Miyagase Stamp Rally” ⇩ https://area.jaf.or.jp/drive/stamp-rally/kanto/kanagawa_stamp-rally_no1335...

🪸 Amazing Zushi diving! !️ Only 1 hour from Tokyo! 🌊 The sea of Zushi is a rich underwater world 🦐✨ where you can enjoy colorful soft corals, schools of squirrels, and very rare gorgonian shrimp Recommended for beginners and advanced users! 🤿🐟 📖 Check out the highlights on the slides! 👉

The 31st Dondoyaki Commerce Festival 2025 A popular event hosted by Ishida Shoko Shinkokai: Dondoyaki (protective dumplings for warding off evil sold; bringing your own allowed) Free amazake (sweet fermented rice drink) will be distributed, and many food and game stalls will open. The fire department will offer ladder truck rides, and there will be calligraphy and cheer dance performances as well as the Oyama top-spinning contest. Come enjoy the day with your family! Date and time: Sunday, January 19 — 10:00 to 13:00 (held in light rain) 9:30 to 10:00 Ishida Koyasu Shrine Ancient Ritual and Offering Burn 10:00 to 13:00 Dondoyaki Commerce Festival Venue: Jonokoshi Park (1 Higashi-Naruse, Isehara) Access: 10-minute walk from Aikou-Ishida Station South Exit on the Odakyu Line

📸 Call for 🖼️ Submissions [The 68th Kawasaki City Tourism Photo Contest] Nature in Kawasaki City, urban landscapes, traditional events, Events, etc., we are looking for works that widely convey the charm of Kawasaki to citizens and people in other cities. Please apply! 🥰 Please check the application guidelines and past award-winning works from the website.

Mysterious Cute Dango Fish 🍡 As the name suggests, it has a round body like a dango and eyes with crisp eyes. With its tiny and adorable appearance, the dango fish captures the hearts of divers every year. He is now an idol in the ❤️ diving world During this season, when the appearance rate increases from winter to spring, social media is filled with photos of dango. There are a wide variety of colors such as red, green, and pink, and one of the One of the attractions is that they show different expressions as they grow! !️ Baby Dango Exclusive! Circle 👼 of Angels Juvenile dango fish are only about 3~5 mm small. What can only be seen at that time of year is the pattern on the head called the "angel ring". This white ring, exclusive to Baby Dango, disappears as it grows, making it Popular with camera divers! !️📷👍 Please look for winter idols ❤️

Ōyama Sky Lantern®🌠 2025 On Sunday, January 12, 2025, a Ōyama Sky Lantern® launch was held at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts.✨ Kururin also appeared to cheer, and the event attracted a large crowd. At 700 meters above sea level, the winter air was crisp, and the combination of sky lanterns carrying wishes and the night view was extraordinary. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and everyone involved. ✨OyamaCableCar will run night services and illuminate the line on weekends only through Sunday, January 26, with operations until 7:00 p.m. ✨Amazake will be offered to the first 200 visitors (canceled in case of rain) from 4:00 p.m. Eligibility: round-trip tickets between Oyama Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Free Pass A ticket ・January 18 (Sat) in front of Sakuraya ・January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat), and January 26 (Sun) in front of Sanshuden ✨Popular characters will appear (canceled in case of rain) Location: Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts Each day at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., 15–20 minutes per appearance ・Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu mascot character "Kanamin" January 18 (Sat) and January 19 (Sun) ・Odakyu Electric Railway child-rearing support mascot character "Mokoron" January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Please come and enjoy a special night view and events on winter Ōyama. Access: From the North Exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line, take bus stop No. 4 bound for "Oyama Cable"—about a 30-minute ride. Get off at the last stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station.

[2025 13th New Year Concert] Isehara Ninth Chorus Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral" Enjoy a concert where the orchestra’s brilliant performance and the choir’s voices blend into a single experience that evokes deep emotion. ◆Date and Time: Sunday, January 19, 2025 Doors open 13:30 Concert begins 14:00 ◆Venue: Isehara Civic Cultural Hall, Main Hall ◆Tickets🎫 On sale at Isehara Civic Cultural Hall and other locations Adults (Advance 2,500 yen, Door 2,800 yen) High school students and younger (Advance 1,000 yen, Door 1,300 yen) ◆Inquiries Isehara Ninth Chorus Executive Committee (Tel. 0463-95-7307) ※Advance tickets are also on sale at the tourist information desk midway up the stairs at Isehara Station North Exit (9:00–17:00)!

🌊 Let's explore Miyagawa Bay! 
 Continuing from last time, this time we will introduce "Miyagawa Bay"! The fascinating world of ✨ the sea can be reached in about 90 minutes from Tokyo It is 🤿🐟 a Spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike 📖 Be sure to 👉 check out the highlights on the slides

Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️ Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round? Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨ By wearing a dry suit, which is a suit in the winter when the body does not get wet, it is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃 This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️ Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons? All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️ ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 enjoy the world of the sea together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

This is really Tokyo! ?️ This is in 🏝️✨ the beautiful sea of Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo In the rich sea brought about by the blessings of the Kuroshio Current, I met 🐢💙 a sea turtle swimming gracefully How divine! !️ Let's experience it together! !️🤿 ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Do you want to try diving in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 dive together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on diving that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, PADI certification courses that can be obtained in three days, and special tours that allow you to experience the charm of the sea in the four seasons unique to Japan. You can participate in the Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and the Shonan Sea even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful sea scenery and encounters with creatures in the transparent underwater world? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Daisen Sky Lantern® —Wishes from 700 m above 🌠— Notice: Event goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather At last, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM at Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on Mt. Daisen, we will release 50 Daisen Sky Lanterns®! As of today the weather is improving, so we will hold the event as planned. Participants who have registered should come to the Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Assembly Hall for check-in between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. We can only pray for good weather. Viewing is free of charge. Temperatures are expected to be low that day, so please dress accordingly. Winter on Mt. Daisen — a lineup of events! ✨Weekend and holiday program from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, January 26, 2025✨ For seven limited winter days this year, the Daisen Cable Car line will be lit up and run night service until 7:00 PM. *Popular characters will make appearances ● 2:00 PM ● 3:00 PM ● 4:30 PM (cancelled in rain) January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun) and 13 (Mon, public holiday) ✨Kururin✨ ※On January 12 (Sun) there will be no 4:30 PM appearance. January 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun) ✨Kanamin✨ January 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) ✨Mokoron✨ ◆Venue: Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Mt. Daisen *Amazake served to the first 200 visitors (cancelled in rain) from 4:00 PM Eligibility: Round-trip ticket between Daisen Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa–Daisen Free Pass A ticket ※For details, see the Daisen Cable Car official website Distribution on January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, public holiday) and January 18 (Sat) Distribution site: in front of Sakuraya Distribution on January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Distribution site: in front of the Assembly Hall Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Daisen Cable” — about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

🌊 I can't believe there was such a place! ⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️ Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture. Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you! You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α. It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay. 📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️ Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area. The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula! It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike Please look forward to it!

Notice of temporary closure of the public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit 2025.1.10 The public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit is currently unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe. If you plan to head for Mount Oyama Summit, please start early to allow plenty of time and use nearby toilets such as those near Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine before setting out. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We will announce when service is expected to resume. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for "Oyama Cable" for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station

Strawberry picking has begun—now you can easily enjoy it in Kanagawa too! https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/strawberry...

Hinata Yakushi Hojobo First Yakushi Opening of the Principal Image 2025 On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Hatsuyakushi ceremony was held at Hinata Yakushi, counted as one of Japan’s Three Yakushi, to pray for a year of good health and household safety. On the temple grounds, visitors were served yakushi-gayu, a medicinal rice porridge made with vegetables and rice cakes produced in Isehara City, and many worshippers attended. The principal image, the nationally designated Important Cultural Property of the Yakushi Triad, is unveiled only on five days each year: this Hatsuyakushi day, the first three days of the New Year, and the spring annual festival. If you missed this opportunity, please come to the last unveiling of the year on April 15, the spring annual festival, which also features the sacred-tree-climbing ritual where yamabushi begin their mountain training from Hinata.

A belated Happy New Year to you. We look forward to your continued support of Kanagawa Prefecture this year. https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp//

The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! Nice to meet you! "Hokule'a Shonan" It is a cozy dive shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Hokule'a comes from the legend that ancient Polynesians relied on the stars to discover the Hawaiian Islands. We, Hokule'a Shonan, have inherited that spirit and are helping our customers discover a new self through contact with the splendor of the sea and Nature under the theme of "Let's go on a journey to a world that has not yet been seen!" Please experience the peace of mind and liberation under the sea, and the excitement of the unknown! 【Charm of Hokule'a Shonan】 (1) Good location, a 30-second walk from JR Hiratsuka Station! 🚃✨👍 Excellent Access 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station. Feel free to stop by on your way home from work, school, or during a break! (2) Enjoy the best diving spots near Tokyo! 🐠🐬🦈🪸 With Hiratsuka as Base point, you can easily enjoy Day trip diving on the Izu Peninsula and the Manazuru Peninsula. Leave the beautiful sea, such as Zushi and Hayama in the Local Shonan, to Hokule'a Shonan! (3) Small-group and attentive beginner course. 🤿😃 The Sense Course for beginners is a small group of up to 2 people. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can take your time without difficulty. (4) Held in monthly resort tours around the beautiful sea that Japan is proud of. 🇯🇵🌊✨ Why don't you enjoy the best beaches and oceans in Japan on a carefully selected resort tour? We're here to help you travel to the finest sea! (5) Make fellow divers at fun Events and parties! 🍷🎉 We regularly Held in Events and parties where you can share the joy of diving. Meet new friends!

🌊 Impression by the abundant coral 🌳 and oversized cat sharks! !️ An extraordinary experience 🤿 in the sea of Fukuura Only 40 minutes 🚗✨ by car from the shop in Hiratsuka I've been diving in Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture! 🌟 Reaffirming the potential of the sea in Kanagawa! !️ The transparency on this day is a whopping 15m! !️ Impression by the energetic corals spreading out in the clear blue sea, I couldn't ✨ stop being excited, thinking, "Maybe one day 🪸 Fukuura will be surrounded by coral reefs like Hachijojima." Plus, the biggest surprise of the day was an oversized cat shark 🐱! I was also able to 😊 find cat shark eggs nearby. Winter is the season when encounters with sharks and rays increase, and the charm of this season is that 👏 there are new discoveries every time Just by entrusting myself to the beautiful blue sea, I had a blissful time that healed my mind and body. ❄️ Winter is the best time to dive! !️ Gari diving in the cold season is actually the best season to enjoy the beauty of the sea to the fullest, as the transparency in the water is much higher. Why don't you take this opportunity to dive together and experience a world of surprise and impression? There is a to everyone who participated. 😃 Let's take a peek into the extraordinary world in the nearby sea this weekend! !️ We look forward 💙 to your participation ・ ・ 🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼 It's time ✨ to start something new Now, to the diver of your dreams! 🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️ Let's dive together! 🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone Experience Diving Campaign 🌻 In the most beautiful sea of the year! 🉐19,800→14,300 yen

🍷 Wine Party 🍷 Held in 😁 the first wine party to commemorate the occasion This time, we also have 🎍 a New Year's party We are grateful 🙏 for the participation of many people If it's so much fun, I'd ✨ like to Held in it every month Held in to 🥂 the next event 🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼 It's time ✨ to start something new Now, to the diver of your dreams! 🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️ Let's dive together! 🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone Experience Diving Campaign 🌻 In the most beautiful sea of the year! 🉐19,800→14,300 yen

2025 🎍 Hatsushima Tour✨ How are you spending Squid in the new year? Today I'm going diving on Hatsushima ~ 🤿 Enjoy 🐠 Hatsushima, which is almost fully booked Decorate ema in the water! I've had 💡 some special experiences We'd love to join you! !️ 🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼 It's time ✨ to start something new Now, to the diver of your dreams! 🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️ Let's dive together! 🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone Experience Diving Campaign 🌻 In the most beautiful sea of the year! 🉐19,800→14,300 yen

New Year Greetings & Winter Mount Oyama 2025 The Isehara City Tourism Association officially launched today. We look forward to your continued support this year. Winter Mount Oyama ✨ Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from January 11 to January 26, 2025 ✨ This winter, for seven days only, the Oyama Cable Car line will be illuminated and operate night services with views until 7:00 PM. On Sunday, January 12, the Oyama Sky Lantern® will be launched from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine at 4:30 PM, and popular characters Kururin, Kanamin, and Mokoron will appear on rotating weekends (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). The view from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The nightscape seen through the clear winter air is indescribably beautiful and captivating. Please take this opportunity to join the many events. ※If you plan to aim for the summit of Mount Oyama, start early to allow plenty of time. The public restroom at the summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing, so please use restrooms in advance. *Photo: New Year’s sunrise from Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on New Year’s Day Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the ‘for Oyama Cable Car’ bus for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

Spring 🎍 2025 Happy New Year! I hope everyone will be even more excited this year. We will continue to try new things! See you again with a smile! From Hokule'a Shonan Staff PS: Secretly snapped at Izu Marine Park (IOP) on 📸 New Year's Day The frogfish is too ❤️ cute 🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼 It's time ✨ to start something new Now, to the diver of your dreams! 🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️ Let's dive together! 🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone Experience Diving Campaign 🌻 In the most beautiful sea of the year! 🉐19,800→14,300 yen

🏖️2024 Hokule'a Shonan Tour✨ Complete ✨ The last sea of the year is Manazuru [Iwa] in Kanagawa Prefecture. 🪨🪨 Thank you to all the guests we met in 2024, to everyone who supported us, and to the ocean for welcoming us safely and giving us many healing and inspiration. We look forward to 🎍🌸 your continued support in 2025 ⭐1/4 (Sat) Hatsushima Tour⭐ Due to popular demand, there are 😮 only a few vacancies left Apply as soon as possible!

[Notice on the Use of Public Toilets at Mount Oyama Summit & Oyama Sando Map] 2024–2025 The public toilets at Mount Oyama Summit may be temporarily unavailable due to freezing. Please use the toilets in advance. Check the map of the approach for restroom locations. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Oyama Cable” for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station