Introducing a One-Day Experience Tour 😄 —The people who raise high-quality meat and those who cook it— A luxurious one-day tour to compare Tokachi meats in Ikeda and Ashoro — Tokachi is a region where livestock farming thrives, taking advantage of its vast land. Beef, pork, and chicken are raised and processed into branded meats in various towns. This nature-rich area is also home to many wild animals used for meat, and venison, the most notable, is enjoyed by many locals as game cuisine. On this tour, you will visit the production sites where these meats are raised, learn the secrets behind what makes them delicious, and then savor meat dishes prepared by professional chefs. Please take your time to enjoy the finest fresh meats. Tour Schedule 10:00 Pick-up from JR Obihiro Station or hotels in town 10:30 Visit Obara Farm to see Akaushi “Ikeda Beef” From birth and fattening to slaughter and processing, everything takes place within Ikeda Town. 11:15 EZO LEATHER WORKS — A talk about deer, store visit, and shopping EZO LEATHER WORKS handles deer capture, butchering, leather production, and meat sales. 12:00 Lunch using Tokachi ingredients 15:15 Kaneko Farm — Enjoy the spectacular views from the Wagyu grazing fields. To raise hardy, healthy cattle, they focus on pasture-based rearing. 17:00 Kobito no Daidokoro — A dinner full of Tokachi meats Using the old Aikappu Station building, Kobito no Daidokoro operates as a delicatessen-style shop. The chef will prepare and serve Obara Farm’s “Ikeda Beef,” EZO LEATHER WORKS’ venison, and Kaneko Farm’s “Unkai Wagyu.” 20:30 Drop-off at JR Obihiro Station or hotels in town, tour ends Operating period: Year-round Time: 10:00–20:30 (approximately 10 hours 30 minutes) Group size: 4–8 people Price: Per person 82,500 JPY *With English interpretation, the price is as follows: Per person 99,000 JPY ■ Please make a reservation at least seven days before your desired date. (We may be unable to accommodate your preferred date due to guide availability or other reasons.) ■ For biosecurity reasons, guests who have been residing overseas within seven days prior to arrival in Japan cannot enter hygiene-controlled areas. Please understand. ■ Depending on the “Status of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Worldwide” as determined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, participation in the tour may be declined. Thank you for your understanding. Why not meet the producers and take a peek behind the scenes of livestock farming and food? We hope that this one-day experience will bring new discoveries and perspectives, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if you could carve a Tokachi experience into a page of your travel memories. 😄 If you are interested, please visit the official website of our federation at the URL below and see “BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — A Journey Connecting to the Source of Food in Tokachi.” Contact Knao Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

The 2025 season Shintoku Shrine Hill "Night Cherry Blossom Light-Up" has been confirmed. Period: April 25 (Fri) to May 11 (Sun) About 2,300 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees on Shintoku Shrine Hill will be illuminated, from the area around the shrine office up along the stairs to the precincts and nearby grounds. Shintoku Shrine Hill is one of Hokkaido’s leading cherry blossom spots. @shintokujinja When in full bloom, the view is truly spectacular! We can’t wait for the warm spring weather and the buds to sprout. *The event period may shift slightly earlier or later depending on the timing of the cherry blossoms’ opening and falling.* Please check @welcome_shintoku on social media before you visit. The illumination uses LED floodlights to minimize stress on the flowers and to be environmentally conscious. We look forward to welcoming you all 🌸 #Hokkaido #Hokkaido gourmet #Hokkaido sightseeing #Hokkaido (alternate) #Tokachi #Tokachi (alternate) #Tokachi tourism #Tokachi gourmet #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Soba Town Shintoku Town #Cherry blossom spot #Night cherry blossoms #Night cherry blossom light-up #hokkaido #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaido_love #ilovehokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidolikers #hokkaidolove #hokkaidosgram #hokkaidofood #hokkaidotravel #tokachi #shintoku

Guide to the Manda Pit Multilingual Guide System 💁‍♀️✨ At Manda Pit, you can use a multilingual guide system as well as Japanese. Scan the QR code in the image or visit here → http://www.mandako.jp// to use the system! #Kumamoto #Arao #Manda Pit #mandako #MiikeCoalMine #MandaPit

🍀May 25th (Sunday) 【Morning Yoga at the Temple】 Participants Wanted🍀May 25th (sun) – Start a refreshing morning at Myohoji Temple🎪🌿🍀 Revitalize your mind and body in the temple grounds glowing with fresh green leaves🌿 At Myohoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Senshu with about 700 years of history, you will enjoy a welcoming morning rice porridge and tea service after yoga🍵 We look forward to your reservation😊🎶 Date: Sunday, May 25th 🎉Event likely to proceed soon🎉 Location: Myohoji Temple (4-1-3 Nakanomachi Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City) Meeting time: 8:20 AM Fee: 5,000 yen ・ With rental mat 5,100 yen (2 spots remaining) For details, search “Sakai Morning Yoga”🔍 📢Event Notice📢 On the same day, the Daisen Tea Gathering will be held at Daisen Park’s Large lawn area, Dai-Shibafu Hiroba Plaza🍵🍡 It’s about a 15-minute bike ride or a 30-minute walk from Myohoji Temple to the venue. Why not spend the afternoon visiting Doigawa Park and Nansoji Temple along the way🌳 Please check the website for details about the Daisen Tea Gathering🔍

The cherry blossom embankment in Kumagaya is the best 🤤 This is Located in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture Kumagaya Sakura Embankment. Along with Saute Sakuratsumi Gongendo, the rows of cherry blossom trees that stretch for about 1 km are the best 🤤 The moment when the cherry blossoms dance is also snappy 📸 It is recommended for the coming season when the cherry blossoms dance.

[🌼 Spring Flowers and Cherry Blossom Information in Omachi City 🌸] We are updating information on spring flowers and cherry blossom blooming in the city. We hope you find this useful when planning your visit.😌 🌼 Spring Flower Information 2025 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/... 🌸 2025 Cherry Blossom Blooming Status https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/...

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Early morning flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Tulips in the early morning, just woke up This or flower will open

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Tulips in the early morning, just woke up This or flower will open

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Sunrise flower bed, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Flower bed at dawn, tulip buds swell and are about to bloom Akebonoyama Agricultural Park offers flowers in Four Seasons. Spring is tulips, isn't it?

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

Photographed 3/29/25. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

🚽Notice of Temporary Closure for Sand Bath Public Toilet Due to Additional Repairs🚽 The Sand Bath public toilet in the Kussharo Lake Sand Bath parking area, which underwent repairs last month, will be temporarily closed for additional work from Monday, April 14, 2025, through Thursday, April 17, 2025. Closure period: Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Sand Bath Parking Area, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido The public toilet repair site is dangerous during the construction period, so please refrain from using or entering the area. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from the morning of April 18, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. We will post any updates on this site, so please check regularly. Please note that the parking area will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for the repeated closures and any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletagain/...

🚗 Reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route for Winter Road Closure 🚗 This is an announcement about the reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route from its winter closure. During winter, the route was closed due to frozen road surfaces and accumulated snow. We will lift the closure for the section affected and reopen it as follows. "Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route (Prefectural Route 52)" This road leads from Kawayu to the Third Viewing Platform at Lake Mashu. The road closure will be lifted and the road will reopen on the following date. Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM Contact: Kushiro Construction Management Department, Teshikaga Branch Office (015-482-2147) https://masyuko.or.jp/news/kussharomashuroadkaijyo/...

The roadside station "Mashu Onsen" is hosting an exhibition of the winning entries from the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, 2nd-floor exhibition hall Exhibition period: April 1 – April 31 All 20 works are on display🐾 A lovely selection of award-winning photos awaits—please come and see them📸🌱 ✴︎ Grand Prize ✴︎ “Enchanting Lake Surface” by Kunishi Murakumo (first image) 〈Teshikaga Navi — Introduction to the winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

Mount Fuji at dawn

Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

"Saijo Uchibuki Water Tour" Famous Water "Uchibuki" There are in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture. There is a Spot where you can Tasting Famous water in the parent Water area, and from the Walking trail, you can also see the highest peak of the West Japan, "Ishizuchi", which is Water source on a clear day. Get a MAP at the sightseeing exchange center just Soba JR Iyo Saijo Station and walk a few minutes to the Water area. Experience Saijo's Uchibuki culture. If you Use a rental bicycle, it will be easier to visit a wider range of Spot. In addition, reservations are required, but there is also a guided tour for 500 yen / person. Please give it a try. For details and inquiries, please contact the Saijo City Tourism Products Association (Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center).

Spring at Inatori Hosono Highlands in Higashiizucho is full of bracken! Right from the parking area, you can step out into the highlands and enjoy gathering wild mountain vegetables. Why not harvest spring flavors with the whole family? During the season, a cafe open on irregular days will serve kuromoji tea 🍃 and coffee ☕, and a hands-on event with animals 🐰 is scheduled for April 27. A temporary parking area has been prepared, making it easier to stroll around Hosono Highlands. 📍Location Inatori Hosono Highlands, Higashiizu, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture ⏰Period From Friday, April 11 to Tuesday, May 6 8:00–15:00 ⛰Admission Adults (junior high school and older) 500 yen Children 200 yen ✉Inquiries Higashiizu Town Tourist Association TEL: 0557-95-0700 https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=572583&cat=23649&pageno=3&type=spot...

🌳2025 Yamagakko Registration Open🌳 “Yamagakko” means pretending to go to school while spending the day playing in the mountains. Not so long ago, when children walked an hour or two to school, their love of play remained unchanged. They walked to school through mountains and along rivers, places that were their everyday playgrounds full of wonder. They would lose track of time chasing birds 🕊️ or discovering tasty greens 🌱. At times like that, back at school “Aitsu wa dongyashita tsuna?” “Yama gakkō shocchaga” (I wonder why that kid isn’t here) (Maybe they’re out playing in the mountains) were the sort of conversations you’d hear. These are the joyful memories many people once shared.✨ The ecotour “Let’s Do Yamagakko in Morotsuka!” takes its cue from those mountain school days and offers a chance to encounter the rich, untouched nature 🍃 and the everyday lives of the people who live there. Would you like to set off on a Morotsuka-only journey that lets you fully experience the forest life honored as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage? [2025 Program — 8 Courses] 🌸Spring Traditional hand-plucked, hand-rolled kama-iri tea making: Saturday, May 10 🍃Summer Climb Mt. Kurodake in summer to see the “flower that brings happiness,” kirengeshoma: Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 🍂Autumn Get a head start on autumn flavors!! Chestnut gathering: Sunday, September 4 🍂Autumn Harvest summer vegetables and make pizza: Sunday, September 14 🍂Autumn Make local konnyaku: Saturday, October 4 🍂Autumn Yuzu picking and making yuzu kosho: Saturday, November 22 ⛄Winter Harvest seasonal shiitake from log-grown trees and make shiitake pizza: Sunday, December 14; Sunday, January 18, 2026; Saturday, February 14, 2026 ⛄Winter Handmade washi paper and mitsumata workshop: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ***************************************************************** ※For tour details, please check Morotsuka Navi.

Hello everyone, this is Shosenkyo Jewelry Town. The cherry blossom season has finally arrived in Shosenkyo🌸 Cherry trees along the gorge and in the tourist areas are starting to bloom, and many visitors are coming to enjoy hanami. On clear days you can admire the gorge’s majestic scenery alongside the beautiful cherry blossoms. Please spend a soothing moment in nature😊 At Kanazakura Shrine, located in the upper part of Shosenkyo, the sacred tree known as the ukonzakura typically reaches full bloom from late April through early May. Jewelry Town Shosenkyo is also a popular spot for those who love natural stones and power stones. It’s the perfect season for a spring drive or day trip, so please stop by✨

🎨 Special Exhibition "Mucha: The Mysterious Painting" ✨ 1 We present for the first time a new tapestry that weaves Alphonse Mucha’s painting Quo Vadis, a masterpiece by one of Czechia’s leading artists, using Sakai’s traditional craft Sakai Dantsu. This work marks a new chapter in the history of painting. 2 Alongside one of the world’s foremost Mucha collections, the exhibition unveils the full story of the enigmatic painting Quo Vadis. Exhibition Highlights Explore freely through five rooms designed like pavilions. A grand gathering of works related to the magnificent World Expo of 1900 Paris, held 125 years ago!

【Spring diving in Nishi-Izu and Ida】 Surrounded by the sea and smiles in 🌸 the cheerful weather|Hokule'a Shonan Hello! Invited by the soft sunlight of Spring, I went 😊 diving in Ida in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture This day is truly a diving day! It was warm enough to spend time in short sleeves on land, and the beautiful blue of the sea and sky called Ida Blues healed my heart. This time, we were divided into two teams, [Divemaster Training] and [Fun Diving], and enjoyed their time at sea. In the training team, candidates aiming to become professionals worked hard to improve their skills by practicing with serious expressions. On the other hand, the fun dive team took a leisurely walk in the water. We spent 🌊 a pleasant time surrounded by the calm sea unique to Spring On this day, guests came from various regions such as Poland, Tokyo, and Kanagawa. At Hokule'a Shonan, we provide polite support in small groups, so even first-time visitors can participate with confidence. "Let's embark on a journey into a world we have not yet seen through diving." What Hokule'a Shonan values is not just diving, but also the splendor of the sea, the comfort of coming into contact with nature, and we hope to help you discover a new self. Nishi-Izu Ida in Spring is a diving spot that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced divers. From now on, the Water temperature will rise, Gari the number of seasonal encounters will increase. 🌟 Recommended 🌟 for people like this ・ Those who want to enjoy Nature from Central Tokyo to Day trip ・ Those who want to start diving ・ Those who want to dive safely and comfortably with a small number of people ・Those who are considering obtaining PADI Sense Why don't you take a step into a new world with Spring diving? By all means, let's ✨ go find your own sea trip with Hokule'a Shonan

The cherry blossom trees of the former Arakawa River are in full bloom 🌸 This is Located in, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture It is a row of cherry blossom trees in the former Arakawa River. Famous for the rows of cherry blossom trees that cover the river. Many foreigners visited 😊

Ramen is coming to Asama Hot Spring!!!! "Act 4 Asama Hot Spring Raamen Festival Noodle Warlord" Held in Date & Time: April 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) 10:30~20:00 　　　　　20th(Sun) 10:30~15:00 Location: Hot Plaza Asama Hot Spring Plaza The nearest bus stop is Asama Hot Spring The Car parking lot is the Kiss Car on the north side of the Seuiheim Matsumoto Stadium Ramen is a ticket system 1,000 yen per ticket Kitchen Car from four ramen shops in Nagano Prefecture gathered. Enjoy the different flavors. In addition to that, drinks, bandit grilling, soft serve ice cream, etc. are also sold. And the centerpiece Events is the "Moteke Grand Lottery" 　The grand prize can be drawn with two ticket stubs with a lot of luxurious prizes, ♡♡ including a 30,000 yen Accommodation coupon for the Asama Onsen Ryokan Association. Eat ramen, take a relaxing bath in the Hot Spring, and relax. We look forward to seeing you. 　

Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

🌸✨Announcement: San-no-miya Hibita Shrine Annual Grand Festival✨🌸 With the arrival of spring, the Hibita Shrine annual grand festival is approaching. This year’s festival will take place on the following dates. Tuesday, April 22, 10:00: Ritual Service (ceremony conducted by involved parties) Saturday, April 26: Procession Festival (Shinkosai) 12:50: Young Men Gather at the Shrine 13:10: Mikoshi Procession (portable shrine procession) 14:00: Kobe-watashi (crossing at Kobe) 14:25: Arrival at the Temporary Lodging for the Deity 15:00: Departure from the Temporary Lodging with the Portable Shrine 16:00: San-no-miya Crossing 17:10: Return to the Shrine, Chimaki Ceremony and Enshrinement Festival 13:30–15:00: Satokagura Dedication (Sagami Satokagura Kakizawa Troupe Mizuki-kai) Sunday, April 27: Nobori Kaeshi (Banner Return) The festival features a bold mikoshi procession and a parade of three puppet floats, bringing color and excitement to the celebrations. Please come with family and friends to pay your respects. For details, see the official website.🔗 https://hibita.jp//

The Kuniyoshi Castle Festival of Reiwa 7 will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, a public holiday. Spend the final day of Golden Week immersed in the Sengoku era!! Reiwa 7 Kuniyoshi Castle Festival Date and Time: Tuesday, May 6th, Reiwa 7, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (held rain or shine) Venue: Around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum and Tokusho‑ji Temple Address: 25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture Stage Events 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM Shinpu (Eisa drumming) 10:10 AM Kazone (ocarina) 10:50 AM Bubu no Hoshi-tachi (guitar singer-songwriter) 11:30 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra 12:30 PM Kyoto / Nagaoka‑kyo Hospitality Samurai Corps Tsutsuji 2:00 PM Historical Tales (short stories) 3:00 PM Closing Ceremony Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk First tour 10:00 AM, second tour 11:00 AM Shojin ryori (Tokusho‑ji Temple) Armor experience (free) Castle stamp calligraphy by descendants of the castle lord Myu Workshop (dejima script calligraphy experience) Kuniyoshi Association, Nakanishi Confectionery (Nankoufuroku Manju) goods for sale Food stall village