Notice!! Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen. Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area. If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

Photographed on June 15, 25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a soy chai tea latte and caramel and cheesecake.

Registered Tangible Cultural Property "Sakaebashi" 🌉 Completed in 1938 (Showa 13), it was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property on March 13 of this year. Every time you cross this historic bridge, you can sense the passage of the local community. 💭 Sakaebashi exists as a familiar part of the scenery that represents Sakuhomachi. Come and feel the town's history for yourself—be sure to visit at least once. 🫧🦋

At dusk, the scent of charcoal lured me to stop in my tracks. An act of travel, the blessings of the sea and the handiwork of people weave together an unforgettable taste.

Lured by the sound of baking This is a photo taken when I went to Nishiki Market in Kyoto. Even though it was raining, it was overflowing with tourists and students on school trips. In the shop, which is filled with steam with a sizzling sound, there are various seafood and shrimp grilled by the hands of the general.

Sightseeing spot introduction Tarumae Garo (Toma Komaki City) The Sightseeing spot in June is Tarumae Garo! Everyone, Garrow? That's right, isn't it? "Gallow" means "a place where a river streams between narrow sheer cliffs." Indeed, here in the Tarumae Garo, the sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the rock surface is covered with dark green moss, which is like a velvety carpet and is a very beautiful place. It is located in a forest at the foothills of Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which has been designated as a Nature Conservation District in 1979 (Showa 54) in the city's Nature Conservation District, and in June, when the fresh greenery season begins, the early summer sunlight reaches the deep riverbed, showing the most beautiful scenery of the year. There is Car parking lot, so you can easily stop by Car! Surrounded by greenery and the sound of the river streaming, this place is a healing spot that will make you forget the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life, so please come and visit us in the coming season! * The surrounding mountain forests It is also one of habitats for wild animals including brown bears. Please refrain from entering the forest in the morning and evening when brown bears are active. * In the past, it was possible to go down to the river, but now please do not go down to the river due to the risk of bedrock collapse

Hello, this is the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 In our new series starting now, “Sunflower + (Plus),” we’ll introduce recommended spots and shops to help visitors who come for the Sunflower Festival discover pleasures beyond the sunflowers.✨ We hope first-time visitors and those who have come many times will rediscover the charms of Hokuryu.☺️ For our memorable first installment, we present Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen♨️ A spacious main bath and an open, airy outdoor bath await. There is also a high-temperature sauna and a cold plunge. The natural hot spring is a sodium chloride spring that resists cooling, gently soothing the body.🌿 A comic corner with about 3,000 popular titles has been added to the relaxation area after bathing starting this month! The collection rotates every three months, so you can enjoy new discoveries each visit.📚 We have also started lending board games the whole family can enjoy. They’re perfect for a relaxing break after your bath♪ The facility also has a restaurant and a shop (Roadside Station), where you can enjoy Hokuryu’s local specialties and cuisine.🍽 Together with the sunflower scenery, spend a leisurely time restoring your mind and body.♨ ⁡⁡ [Facility Information] (Opening Hours) 9:30 AM–10:00 PM Early-morning bathing 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (from the end of April through the end of October) (Fees) Day-trip bathing Adult (junior high school and older) 500 yen Child (elementary school) 250 yen ※On the 11th and 26th of each month it’s “Bath Day” at half price (excluding July and August) Room rental: 1,100 yen per room for a time block (extension 550 yen per room per hour) (Amenities) Body soap / 2-in-1 shampoo and rinse / hair dryer / coin lockers / free rest area (Rentals & Sales) Towel set rental: 330 yen per set (face towel and bath towel)

**Flowering Information** Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture 📍 "Ikedaike Park Iris Garden" flower irises (Hanashobu) ♪ Best time to visit Although it was affected by the rainy season, Beautiful pastel-colored irises and hydrangeas It was ✨ creating a fantastic and beautiful scenery Hydrangeas are about to reach Best time to visit even more in the future! 💓 Since it is just a short distance from the adjacent cars parking lot, It is 🚗✨ a Spot that is easy to visit even by Car Please go and see it! ☺️ ------------------------------------- 📍 Ikedaike Park Iris Garden 1421 Funaki, Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture ------------------------------------- [Reference] Niihama City City Planning Division HP ↓ --------------------------------------- < Car parking lot> 3 locations (Park Car Parking Lot: 16 cars, Nakanoshima Car Parking Lot: 37 cars, 　　　　Iris Garden Car Parking Lot: 32 cars) < Access > ◆ If you Use Car ◆ Exit the Niihama IC Toll station in Ehime Prefecture and turn right for 800m. Turn right on National Route 11, Turn right at the Ikedaike Park entrance signboard for about 1 km in the direction of Takamatsu. ◆ When Use JR and buses ◆ Between JR Niihama Station ~ Kawanoe Office Get off at "Sakashita". It takes about 15 minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Photographed 6/16/25. It is a kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on June 9, 25. It is the lantern of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and hydrangeas.

Photographed on June 2, 25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today, June 16th, is "Japanese Sweets Day"! Introducing Japanese sweets and famous confectionery originating in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. (1) Milk Dango ・ Nostalgic taste that has not changed since the old days A Commitment Gastronomical delicacies made by mixing mochi powder, sugar, Water candy, honey, etc. on a milk base without using a single drop of Water. The nostalgic taste that has not changed since ancient times is popular. Milk Dango is manufactured and sold by Izumi Kowado, a long-established Japanese confectionery store located in Shobara City in northeastern Hiroshima Prefecture. It was released in Showa 9, and since winning a prize at the National Confectionery Grand Competition, it has won numerous honors in various places. It is no exaggeration to say that Shobara's Souvenirs are milk dango, and they have been loved for a long time as a front line. Please enjoy such milk dango as an accompaniment to Tea and danran. (2) Onbashi ・ Famous confectionery raised in Tojo Town that reminds me of Teishaku Gorge Enjodo's "Male Bridge" is derived from the natural bridge "Male Bridge of Teishaku Gorge" in Tojo Town, Shobara City. It is a two-layered confectionery reminiscent of a stone bridge. Underneath, moist cookie dough. On top is a sweet Famous Confectionery raised in Tojo Town with caramel and almond slices on top. At Enjodo, the best Ingredients are carefully selected and examined, and we try to bring out the original taste of confectionery by kneading techniques without using any [artificial synthetic coloring], [chemical synthetic preservatives], [additives such as bleach], etc. (3) Takeya Manju ・ Gentle taste that has continued since the Edo period Shobara City Tojo is proud of its Famous Confectionery of Takeya Manju. Takeya Manju Honpo started making buns in the Edo period. Since its founding, its signature products have been Sake Manju and Takeya Manju made with koji. Sake Manju is made from sake with clean water, and even if you take a bite, it has a gentle taste that you can't think of as a Sake Manju. Since it does not use additives, it can be safely eaten by children and the elderly. (4) Hibagon egg ・ A unique famous confectionery bearing the name "Hibagon" Famous confectionery "Hibagon no Tamago" created by love for the Township. In 1970, when Hibagon was spotted, the confectionery shop "Daikokudo" released "Hibagon Manju". Then, in 2003, I heard rumors of a merger Town/Village city due to the influence of the great merger of the Heisei era, and Squid I thought that "Hibagun" might disappear, so I developed and released "Hibagon no Tamago". It is a three-layered confectionery that imitates an egg consisting of "shell", "white meat", and "yolk". The "shell" consists of cocoa flavor, the "white meat" consists of white bean paste with condensed milk, and the "yolk" consists of yellow bean paste with sweet potato. Along with the appearance, the taste is also very popular. (5) Tabusa Yokan ・Yokan made in the town of Soryo with an elegant taste Carefully selected Hokkaido azuki beans are luxuriously used and carefully made over two days, and the original taste and aroma of azuki beans are brought out with delicious water unique to the countryside. "Taso" is the old place name of the current Soryo Town, and in the Showa era, it was merged with the neighboring Ryōkeson Village to become the Soryo Town, and the place name of Taso disappeared. Tagan Yokan is a confectionery that retains its ancient place name, and is a signature product with a history of more than 130 years, and is a traditional Famous Confectionery. Shobara Sightseeing Navi HP is here ▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/3708...

This photo was taken from the Ferris Car when I went to Huis Ten Bosch. I took the place where the illuminations started just as the sun began to set. The contrast between the red color of the tower and the blue of the river is Beautiful.

Photographed on June 2, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on June 2, 25. This is the Precincts of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine when I prayer early in the morning. It was about half past six.

Tokachi Port⚓ Tokachi Port is in Hiroo and serves as the only maritime gateway to the Tokachi region! The sea was calm that day, creating a very peaceful scene⛅ If you have the chance, please visit😊

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The photo was taken when I Prayer early in the morning on June 2nd.

Photographed on June 2, 25. At Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, I found a new fortune teller. It is a Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Japanese food lottery. It contains Japanese sweets and sushi lucky charms. 🍡🍣

【Sensoji Temple Sanja Festival】 I filmed the famous scene of the Sanja Festival, the moment when the large lanterns of Kaminarimon were folded and the Mikoshi passed under them. This landscape is filled with traditions that have been carefully preserved by the local people. Asakusa is usually a popular Sightseeing spot, but on this day, I was impressed by the Scene where many people gathered regardless of nationality and everyone was excited together. Through the festivals, the passion and energy of the local people were conveyed, and at the same time, I felt that the feeling of impression is common no matter where you live. I wanted to capture such a moment of enthusiasm in a photograph. Location: Kaminarimon, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Photographed on June 13. Along the roughly 400-meter Jacaranda Promenade to the left and right of the famous “Omiya no Matsu,” the jacaranda trees remain in full bloom. These beautiful bluish-purple flowers reach their peak during the rainy season. They are fragile in rain and wind, and petals have already begun to fall, so please visit soon. https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/338...

[Sunday, July 13] is the day the Ice Tunnel opens A popular spot in Nishiokoppe Village —The Ice Tunnel— This hidden gem can only be seen in summer. Because there is less snow than usual this year the opening will be held not on the final Sunday of July but on the mid-month date of Sunday the 13th! However, sightings of bears or other unavoidable reasons may force the event to be canceled. Last year, although heavy snow had already melted and the tunnel-shaped ice could not be seen, visitors were able to go farther inside than usual and enjoy a special experience. What kind of ice formations will we see this year? We will announce event details on the village website and this account, so please check for updates. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Ice Tunnel #Opening Day #July 13 #Summer

Introduction of geo Spots in Yamanashi Uenohara "Kingi Rock" Outcrop on the left bank of the Katsura River near Matsudome

Photographed on June 2, 25. Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino and Mango Mousse Cake. 🥭 After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine the day before, I won a CV coupon.

Fukoji Temple Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom Status as of June 13, 2025 Fukoji Temple stands in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. It is famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. The hydrangeas are currently about 70–80% in bloom. They should reach peak bloom this weekend. This year there are fewer flowers than usual, but each one blooms beautifully. We will update the bloom status as it progresses. Location: Kamiozuka, Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station Parking: Available (free) Toilets: Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The stone-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its base, measures about 11 meters tall and is one of Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central, giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo usually appears with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have softened this carving into a rounded, gentle face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also known as Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff carving. The planted hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents. ■■■ Access to Bungo-Ono City Center ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, there are two nationally Famous Bonito flakes factories, Yamaki and Marutomo. In addition, the Kaminada Fisheries Cooperative Kyoei Net manufactures and sells high-quality dried anchovy using Fresh anchovy caught in Iyonada Sea, and the Iyo Forestry Association makes thick and nutritious dried shiitake mushrooms using log cultivated shiitake mushrooms. All of them are products from which you can get delicious "dashi". "Dashi" is the base of Japanese cuisine and plays an important role in determining the deliciousness. Iyo City, which is rich in products that produce such "dashi", is a "city of dashi". In Iyo City, the "town of dashi", Aihara Seafood Shop, which has inherited the traditional manufacturing method since the founding of 1965 (Showa 40), has become so popular that orders There are receive from all over the country. Of particular note is the "Muroaji shaved flakes". Carefully selected muroaji is carefully removed from the middle bone by hand, dried in the sun, and then shaved with a well-used Showa 30 (Showa 30)-style sharpening machine. "Flower Bonito", which has been popular in Iyo City for a long time, is actually this "Muroaji shaved flakes". It is characterized by a stronger umami flavor than Bonito flakes. Please enjoy this special shaved flakes once. 🐟 Enjoy 🐟 the "dashi town" with a handedness "dashi" experience The Events "Iyo City Fureai Saturday Night Market" where you can Tasting the dashi of Aihara Seafood Store is Held in from the first to the third Saturday of June every year! Here, you can compare several types of dashi taken on the spot and have a "handedness" dashi experience. The raw materials for dashi vary depending on the region, such as bonito flakes, shaved flakes, dried sardines, kelp, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Please take this opportunity to visit Iyo City, the "city of dashi", and experience the deep dashi culture. 📍 Aihara Seafood Store 📍 Address: 12-5 Nada-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Phone: 089-982-0505 Business hours:8:40~17:00 Regular holiday: Every Sunday Car parking lot: None * Please Use the shopping street shared parking lot Car

Photographed on June 1, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. Visiting the site of the Goma Prayer. On Weekends and Holidays, after the Goma prayer, you can receive a treasure sword blessing. Since it was a great opportunity, I received the blessing of the treasure sword.

Introduction of geo Spots in Yamanashi Uenohara "Uba's bosom"

Photographed on June 9, 25. LEC COFFEE's cold yellowtail cream and banana basque cheesecake. When I Prayer Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I am indebted to you. 😊

Hello 😊 This is Jewelry Town! The rainy season has begun, and the deep green soaked by the rain feels lush and calming 🌱 With the changing seasons, a new café has opened near the entrance to the waterfalls at Shosenkyo Gorge! According to the staff, their pancakes enjoyed amid nature and shaved ice made from natural ice come highly recommended 🥞🍧 This year, swallows have come to nest at our shop again. We’re all looking forward to the lively chirps of the chicks 🐣 Also, new products keep arriving! We carry high-quality amethyst and some rather rare quartz specimens ✨ Please drop by and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge with us ☺️ All our staff look forward to seeing you♪

Choose from 1,724 Municipality nationwide! Ranked 😍 23rd in the TOP 100 of the "Summer Resort Ranking" Implementation by the travel app "NEWT", Shobara City and Jinsekikogen Town in Hiroshima Prefecture ranked 23rd out of 1,724 municipalities nationwide. 【Survey Summary】 Survey conducted by "NEWT" (https://newt.net/),... a tour and Hotel reservation app for overseas and domestic travel Article URL: https://newt.net/jpn/nagano/mag-608849428...