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Josenji Temple with Azaleas in Bloom In spring, Josenji Temple bustled with many cherry-blossom viewers.🌸 Now the petals have fallen, and the weeping cherry trees with fresh green leaves are beautiful.✨ Azaleas bloom across the temple grounds, and the contrast between the new greenery and the vermilion flowers is delightful.😆

📢Introducing a new hands-on experience✨ Make matcha with a stone mill and learn how to whisk it at a long-established tea shop🍵 At Nishio Meikouen Tea Shop, a venerable establishment in Sakai where the tea ceremony tradition still lives, would you like to try making matcha from tencha? You will whisk and enjoy the matcha you grind with the stone mill yourself🍵 A lecture by the head of the shop is included, so even first-timers can feel at ease🔰😊 In the second half, you will learn how to brew sencha to bring out its best flavor and hear stories about tea🎀 The shop offers not only tea leaves but also tea-based products perfect for souvenirs, such as “Rikyu, Sakai and Wanichabi Chocolate,” which was selected as a representative Osaka product, and jams🎁 Please join us in the delicious new-tea season🌿 This is a recommended plan to introduce Sakai to friends visiting Expo from afar ✨🔔 For details, search “Sakai matcha making”🔍

Continuing from the previous post, this time we introduce Kozako Forest from Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, a traditional country house inn in harmony with nature in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture.✨ Takano Town in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where Kozako Forest is located, is a heavy-snow area whose wide temperature swings create ideal conditions for local produce such as Takano apples, rice, and goods stored in snow cellars. When buying ingredients from Takano, please stop by Roadside Station Takano. About a 12-minute drive from Roadside Station Takano, Kozako Forest appears when you turn down a small lane through broad, peaceful rice fields—an idyllic spot you might miss if you’re not paying attention—surrounded by a quiet woodland. The 150-year-old exterior evokes the feel of a typical old farmhouse at first glance. Step inside, however, and the space transforms into a state-of-the-art glamping environment with modern design. Features include an earthen-floor living area enclosed in full-height glass that blends the surrounding forest and interior, a bioethanol fire pit, and a large projector. This playful accommodation lets you enjoy nature and time with friends in comfort with the latest amenities. Stay with family, a group, a partner, and small to medium-sized dogs are welcome. Enjoy a restorative yet lively stay wrapped in the tranquil natural surroundings. Facilities provided Cooking utensils/tableware/basic seasonings/refrigerator/microwave/toaster/stove/kettle/water server Shampoo/conditioner/body soap/face wash/shaving foam/body towel/brush/hair dryer/toothbrush set/face towel/bath towel/razor/cotton swabs/skin toner/yukata/slippers/Wi‑Fi/large projector with Android TV functionality Check‑in / Check‑out Check‑in from 15:00 Check‑out by 11:00 Children welcome ・Elementary school age and older: ¥4,400 per person ・Preschool children: ¥2,200 per person Pets allowed ・Only small and medium dogs accepted (up to 20 kg) ・Additional fee required (first dog: ¥3,300 / please consult for a second dog) ・Acceptance conditions: housebroken/toen vaccinated/able to stay alone/not in heat ・The property provides only a cage. Please bring toilet supplies, bowls, leashes, sheets, etc. ・Please spend time with your dog in the earthen-floor living area inside the building. ・When making a reservation, please review and agree to the pet accommodation terms and conditions before your visit.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. In front of the Hikawa Kaikan, a flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is home to many traditional folk houses in Japan. Among the three Kominka stays that harmonize with nature, this time we introduce Chojaya from Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima. Chojaya is a breathtakingly beautiful building that has preserved its trade name in this area for 250 years. Its vast 200-square-meter space retains the weight of history while being reborn as a luxurious kominka hotel that offers modern guests comfort and ease of stay. Chojaya is located in Hiwa Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a satoyama landscape so picturesque that it appears on tourism posters. In autumn, you can gaze over golden terraced rice fields. Enjoy modern comforts such as a designer spacious bathroom, Western-style bedroom with beds, and an island kitchen. Please bring your own ingredients to cook and dine as you like. Basic seasonings, cooking utensils, and tableware are provided. Address 1528 Mikawachi, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 727-0311 Access 40 minutes by car from the Chugoku Expressway Shobara IC exit 35 minutes by car from JR Geibi Line Bingo-Shobara Station 110 minutes by car from Hiroshima Airport 115 minutes by car from Hiroshima Station Check-in / Check-out Check-in: from 15:00 Check-out: by 11:00 Children are welcome to stay • Elementary school age and older: ¥4,400 per person • Preschool children: ¥2,200 per person

〈Hokkaido East Trail〉 The Hokkaido East Trail, a long-distance route linking three national parks and local towns, opened in October 2024 and stretches roughly 410 km from Kushiro to Rausu, running north to south through eastern Hokkaido. This trail is highly recommended for the coming season, so here is a brief introduction. For more details, please see Teshikaga Navi. *When embarking on the trail, make sure to prepare thoroughly in advance.* https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/dototrail/...

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

The Okhotsk Flower Migration Season has begun! (Crabs boiled on the beach after the ice floe are the best now!) ） This season, it seems that the flowering was a little delayed due to the continuous low temperatures, but from the second half of Golden Week, the temperature has risen Gari the tulips of the Yubetsu Town have begun to turn color, and the moss phlox of the Takinoue Town seems to be blooming for 3 minutes. With high temperatures forecast for the next week, it looks promising. Various Events will be held at both parks from this weekend, and Monta will also visit Moss Phlox Takikami Park on May 18th! In addition, the flowers of Monbetsu Park, Okhotsk Garden, and Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park in Engaru Town are also in full bloom. A trip to Okhotsk is recommended for undertourism where you can slowly enjoy beautiful Nature and exquisite gourmet! 【Notice】 Implementation of Okhotsk Flower Migration is collaborating with HO magazine and conducting a photo campaign on Instagram・・・Please upload wonderful photos while touring the Flower Migration area!

The cherry blossoms on Mt. Shintoku Shrine are reaching their peak bloom 🌸 Evening illumination runs until Sunday, May 11th 🎵 Cherry blossoms fade in the blink of an eye, but their fleeting beauty is wonderful, isn’t it? If you’d like to catch that momentary glow, please come by 🤗 ■ Period: Friday, April 25th, 2025 – Sunday, May 11th, 2025 ■ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ■ Location: Mt. Shintoku Shrine *Please note the schedule may change depending on the condition of the blossoms.* ■ Contact Shintoku Town Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) Phone: 0156-64-0522 Business hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM https://shintoku-town.net/%e6%96%b0%e5%be%97%e7%a5%9e%e7%a4%be%e5%b1%b1-%e5%a4%9c%e6%a1%9c%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%83%e3%83%97/...

[Outdoor Screening & Star‑Gazing Night] Saturday, May 24 Would you like to watch a movie and the stars in Nishiokoppe Village? We will set up a screen at the Forest Park and show the French animated film Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! Japanese dubbed version. Running time: 76 minutes. This colorful film tells the story of a mother and daughter who chase the taste of memories. Look forward to it. 🌃After the movie, it’s star time🌃 The mobile observatory vehicle Polaris No. II will come from Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitāsubaru. After a 20‑minute talk about the stars, you can use Polaris No. II until around 9:00 p.m. Whether you usually look up at the night sky or you rarely have time to see the stars, let’s all gaze at the same sky together that night. ☂️In case of rain☂️ The venue will move to the Community Center (Hotel Rimu) large hall, where we will hold the screening and the star talk. [Event Details] Date & Time: Saturday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Venue: Forest Park ※In case of rain: Community Center large hall Fees: High school students and older: 700 yen Junior high school students and younger: 300 yen Preschool children: Free Snacks and drinks will be sold at the venue. Restaurant Ku‑raku offers both dine‑in and takeout options 🤤 For event inquiries, contact below ↓↓ Tourism Information Facility “Sato‑zum” 0158-85-7125 ※Phone hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Please bring mats or chairs. Nights are still chilly, so dress warmly. We look forward to seeing you there. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Event #Screening #Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! #Star‑gazing #Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitāsubaru #Polaris No. II

Photographed on April 8, 25. It is the weeping cherry blossoms of Saiun Temple.

Hot air balloon flying at the foothills of Mount Asama Every year during Golden Week, the Saku Roux Festival is Held in in Saku City. Hot air balloons flying at the foothills of Mt. Asama have become a tradition.

I'm a carp on Taisho Romantic Dream Street. 🎏

Experience the whole Spring Nature! 🌿🇯🇵 The "blue world" I encountered in Nishi-Izu and Pyeongtaek The other day, we held in an experience diving and fun dive tour in Pyeongtaek, Nishi-Izu. On this day, we were blessed with good weather, and it was 🌞 a great day to enjoy the whole Spring Nature First of all, in the Water, we were greeted by a "seaweed forest" that can only be seen in Only now. The fantastic scenery of softly swaying seaweed makes you feel as if you have wandered into a fantasy world under water. The transparency is also high, making it an environment where even first-timers can enjoy diving with peace of mind. Limited time scenery unique to this time of year will Impression you no matter how many times you see it. And when I looked up from the water, Mount Fuji 🗻 clearly appeared there In Nishi-Izu in Spring, when the air is clear, there are many days when Mt. Mount Fuji looks very beautiful, and you can enjoy the luxurious collaboration of diving and Mount Fuji. It is a unique attraction of this place that you can feel the "Spring of Japan" both in water and on land. On this day, we also stopped at 🌸 the Nemophila flower garden The nemophila flowers that spread all over the blue are beautiful 💙🩵 as if they are connected to the color of the sea Nature gives you the feeling that your mind is naturally aligned by being surrounded by a gradation of blue. Experience diving at Hokule'a Shonan is held in all year round, Whether you want to practice slowly in the pool or want to challenge yourself in the sea from the beginning, you can choose 😊 your favorite style For first-timers, we will give a careful lecture on how to use the equipment, so please feel free to participate. Why don't you spend time facing yourself while experiencing the Spring Nature and the beauty of the sea? Surrounded by the "blue" of both the sea and the sky, a relaxing experience awaits ✨ you #HokuleaShonan #NishiIzuDive #SeaweedForest #MountFujiView #NemophilaSeason #SpringInJapan #DivingExperience #TokyoDayTrip #ScubaDivingJapan

"Just a little more! ｣ There is a snack at the end of the line of sight...

It is a Carp streamer of Kawagoe Hachimangu. 🎏 Today is Children's Day.

Photographed 5/1/25. CAFE ANDON's Iced Cafe Latte and Lemon and Poppy Seed Shortcake. 🍋 The acidity of the lemon and the iced café latte go well together. 😊

【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 — Featured Photo Submissions Part 11 🌸】 It’s been a while, but we’re resuming introductions of the works submitted to “#Gokase Hanami 2025,” currently hosted on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account 🤩💫 @sayasyoto They submitted many photos of the rhododendrons at Mikasho Shrine and a rare bamboo called kikkouchiku.✨ They also showcased the beauty of the leaves remaining on the cherry trees after blooming.🌸🌿 Since we can, please enjoy comparing these with the cherry blossom photos we introduced earlier.☺️💕 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Now then, the long-running “#Gokase Hanami 2025” is finally in its final stretch.💪💡 The event runs through Sunday, May 11, so if you took flower photos in Gokase during Golden Week, please do submit them.🤗✨ ≪#How to Enter Gokase Hanami 2025 ≫ Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account and post flower photos taken within Gokasecho to Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #date of photography (example: #March 20).🤳❤️‍🔥 Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Period: From Thursday, March 20, 2025, through Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other rules are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.

Hello everyone! This is Kōshū Inden, Yamanashi Traditional Crafts Village, located in Shosenkyo Gorge. Right now, Shosenkyo Gorge is wrapped in vivid fresh greenery around the fountain, and it’s truly the season when nature’s beauty stands out. On clear days, the deep blue sky contrasts beautifully with the lively green, making you stop in your tracks to take it in. The sound of the fountain and the pleasant breeze add to the atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a Golden Week stroll. At our shop, we showcase many traditional crafts from Yamanashi. One highlight is the recently launched natural stone polishing experience! Choose your favorite natural stone and gradually polish it—the process feels like discovering a little treasure. Watching the stone become shiny is so absorbing that both adults and children get completely caught up in it. Create a travel memory or enjoy it while waiting for your meal. Come and try it for yourself. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Photographed 5/1/25. This is a hot sandwich set of avocado shrimp from CAFE ANDON. I am well taken care of. 😊

Photographed 5/1/25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It's a cappuccino cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls have gotten bigger, haven't they? 😊

Mount Jōnen as seen from Azumino under a stretch of clear weather If you look closely, you can spot the snow pattern called “Jōnenbō” on the mountain’s slope Can you make out the figure of a monk wearing a kasaya robe and carrying a sake flask? People long ago used this snow pattern as a seasonal cue for tasks such as sowing seeds and planting rice seedlings, weaving it into their daily lives Azumino is now just entering the rice-planting season

We present Minamiizu Town’s “May 3–May 6 Golden Week Outing Information.” ◆Saturday, May 3 ・Ishirouzaki Fashion Park 2025 10:00–16:00 Irozaki Ocean Park Dress up and gather at Ishirouzaki! Various stalls including Habashira Dog and more. ◆Saturday, May 3–Monday, May 5 ・Rock Pool Observation Experience 14:30–16:30 Reserve with Eco Surfer! https://www.eco-surf.com/shore/... A first step in playing at the sea. This will level up your summer beach fun this year! ◆Sunday, May 4–Monday, May 5 ・Minamiizu Delicious Food Festival 17:00–21:00 Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden A gathering of Minamiizu’s best eats, coloring the night HOT, SPICY, and SWEET. ◆Monday, May 5 (National Holiday)–Tuesday, May 6 (National Holiday) ・Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana GW Event 10:00–15:00 at Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Various stalls including ring toss, super ball scooping, and yakitori. ◆Until May 5 ※Ongoing, inquiries required ・Mikan Picking ※All-you-can-eat included (Takenoko Shokudo until May 5) http://takenokomura.com// ◆Until May 6 ※Ongoing, inquiries required ・Strawberry Picking at Baby Berry Farm http://babyberryfarm.com//

Photographed 5/1/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The green one-year sea bream lottery is called Tokiwagi.

Today, 800 years after the time of the samurai, Bushido is still the spiritual prop of the Japanese people and still influences the politeness and manners of the Japanese people. Some aspire to Bushido from childhood, learning calligraphy and tea ceremony as spiritual training to become a respectable adult like a samurai, and swordsmanship as training in the martial arts. In the past, a "respected person" was called a "samurai. Others in general are simply samurai. Those who have learned bushido from abroad and aspire to become "Samurai" will be wielding Samurai swords tonight. #katana #bushido #samuraiSword

[Diving in Nishi-Izu and Tago! ] To a blue world with a transparency of more than 15 meters] Hello! This is 🌸 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Tago" in Nishi-Izu! Tago is a particularly popular area in Nishi-Izu, which is known for its rich nature and dynamic terrain. Access is a little far, but it is still understandable that there are many repeat customers who say, "It's worth going!" The sea on this day was more than 15 meters transparent! The moment you enter, you can't help but exclaim, "Wow!" at the beauty of the water. Just swimming in the clear blue sea with sparkling sunlight was a feeling that soothed my heart. And the highlight is a flock of snapdragons. Against the rocky backdrop, countless orange fish dance like a blizzard of flowers in the water. The water temperature was stable, the seaweed was growing, and the "water landscape only just now" was ✨ spreading At Hokule'a Shonan, we will guide you to diving spots that are "in season now!" at that time of year and on each day. Of course, the selection of points according to the request and the polite guide with a small number of people are also popular. Even first-timers and those with blanks can participate 😊 with confidence "Even if it's a little far away, I want to be healed by seeing the beautiful sea." "I want to encounter a scenery that can only be seen now." For such people, Tago diving is highly recommended! 🌟point🌟 ✔️ Day trip possible from the suburbs of Tokyo (early morning departure) ✔️ Safe and comfortable diving with a small number of people ✔️ Guided by an experienced instructor For those who want to be healed by the beauty of the sea, the current Tago no Kai is really recommended! Let's 🏝 go together and enjoy the view of the sea that you can only meet now #TagoDiving #NishiIzuDive #ScubaDivingJapan #HiddenGemsOfJapan #ExploreJapanUnderwater #HokuleaShonan #SmallGroupDiving #DivingNearTokyo #ColorfulReefFish #AnthiasParadise