Photographed 3/1/25. It is an exhibition of shellfish matching and hina-sama tour at the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center. Up to 3/5. Today is the Hina Festival. 🎎

[Tourism Pamphlet Completed Announcement] ＼Arao City Tourism Pamphlet Is Complete／ A new tourism pamphlet packed with the charms of Arao City is now available! Alongside famous sights and recommended spots, it also highlights delicious dining choices☘️ You can pick one up at locations in and around the city, including Manda Pit and the Arao Tidal Flat Waterfowl and Wetland Center! Please take one when you have a chance✨ A digital version of the pamphlet is also available, so be sure to check it out👀 #Arao Genic #Arao City #Kumamoto #Tourism Pamphlet #arao #arao.genic #kumamoto #Arao #Sightseeing #Outing #Gourmet #Greenland #Manda Pit #Arao Tidal Flats

This work is a scene of passing through the river of the Kiso River in Gifu Hashima, Gifu Prefecture.

◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture. Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day. Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop. Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities! Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum. I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world! ◎ Furai kiln https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/... With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　 We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life. ◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/... Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

Water mirror in a rice field The water mirror of the rice field in front of the rice plant, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, and the remaining snow of Kaikomagatake are reflected in the water mirror, and the JR Koumi Line climbs the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake. The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands-row Car that runs on JR's most Elevation line Car and the scenery from the window is also spectacular.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Kumano Shrine Prayer Festival. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelion flowers bloom in the fresh greenery meadow, and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Spring Highlands In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelions bloom in the meadows and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Yokohama Marine Tower at night The landmark Marine Tower in the Port of Yokohama is a bewitching Light up at night and is an old and new Sightseeing spot.

Night Cherry Blossoms and Minato Mirai Night View The night view of Yokohama Minato Mirai seen from the rows of cherry blossom trees on the Yokohama Car road, the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Queen's Square Yokohama's skyscrapers and night cherry blossoms somehow harmonize and become an oasis in the city.

Drooping cherry blossoms in Yamashita Park Yamashita Park's hanging cherry blossoms and Hikawa Maru facing Yokohama Port are parks that you should visit at least once when you come to Yokohama.

'Mine Tram Preservation Sites Stamp Rally' Event Period Sunday, November 3, 2024–Sunday, March 30, 2025 Stamp and Card Pickup Locations Mine Tram Station Zero (shop reception) Manda Pit (Marugoto Arao Local Products Center reception) Mikawakou (shop register) Omuta Tourist Plaza (register reception) *Banners will mark the entrances where stamps and cards are available. How to Collect Stamps and Get Your Prize 1. Pick up a rally card at any of the four locations listed above. 2. Collect stamps at each location. 3. Receive your prize at the location where you stamp the fourth mark. The 'Mine Tram Preservation Sites Stamp Rally' runs from Sunday, November 3, 2024 through March 30, 2025. During the event, visit the four stamp and card pickup locations to receive an original tin badge produced by the NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society (two designs available). We look forward to many participants! Inquiries NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society Organizer: NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society Supported by: Omuta City, Arao City Cooperation: Shiraishi Motor Co., Ltd.; Omuta City Tourism Association; Arao City Tourism Association; NPO Miike Port Future Town Development Association

Photographed 3/1/25. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Hojicha & Classic Tea Latte and Uji Matcha Cheesecake.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Rape flowers and Kawazu cherry blossoms In Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a Kawazu cherry blossoms of Sakurayama There are. At the Matsudayama Herb Garden and the Aguri Park Sagayama Garden in the back, you can enjoy an early Spring and Early Blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape flower fields. If it is not cloudy, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Mt. Gokayama in the Snow Snow piles up on the triangular-roofed gassho-zukuri house born from the wisdom of the Heavy snowfall area in the Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu, and Impression by the wisdom of our ancestors who let the snow fall with Nature

Sunset in Arasaki At dusk in Arasaki, where the wind blows and white waves rise, you can see Izu Oshima Island and Mt. Fuji faintly in the distance.

Sunset in Kushiro Sunset on the Kushiro River and sunset on the Nusamai Bridge

Photographed on March 1: The ume plum trees at Atami Plum Garden are still in full bloom! Atami Plum Garden Ume Album https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/46...

Rape flowers in Ninomiya Azumayama Park Just Get off Ninomiya Station on the JR Tokaido Line, the rape blossoms are in full bloom from January to February in a park in a Hilltop overlooking the sea. You can see the Boso Peninsula, Oshima, and Izu Peninsula in the distance, and you can also see Mt. Fuji.

Rape Blossom and Fuji You can see rape flowers and Mt. Fuji from Azumayama Park in Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture Get off at Ninomiya Station on the JR Tokaido Line

Stars orbiting the North Star Here at Nobeyama Highlands Elevation There are Nobeyama Radio Observatory National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Highlands of 1300~1500m. In winter, the air is clear and it is a perfect place for stargazing. Looking at the stars orbiting the North Star, you can't help but feel the profundity of the universe.

Dawn on the Nobeyama Highlands Fuji and the Southern Alps seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands, the clouds hanging over the Southern Alps are dyed red by the Sunrise, and the sun is about to rise

Fuji Waiting for Dawn Fuji at dawn seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands

Yatsugatake dyed in the Sunrise Morgenroth of Yatsugatake seen from the Yatsugatake Observation decks Shishiiwa on a winter morning At sunrise, it turns red from the top of the mountain, and as the sun rises, it gradually turns toward the base.

Is this a great egret? It is releasing a small twig it grabbed along with a tiny fish. Today marks the start of March. The expected high is 11°C, and it looks set to be a warm, springlike day. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

23rd Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Saturday, March 29, 2025 The season of soft, joyful spring sunlight has arrived. Delicate white blossoms will bloom on Arao’s specialty pear trees. Would you like to walk through Arao’s spring scenery with us? We are pleased to announce an approximately 8-kilometer walking event that starts at Arao City Mall and goes to Mizuno Park and back. After the walk, we will hold a raffle with luxurious prizes, including gift certificates usable at Youme Town and a delivery of 3 kg of Arao pears this autumn. Event Date Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ※Held in light rain; canceled in severe weather Registration: 8:30 AM–9:30 AM Opening Ceremony: 9:30 AM Start: Mass start immediately after the opening ceremony Final Goal: 12:30 PM Course Start/Goal: Youme Town City Mall Parking Lot A Turnaround: Mizuno Park Eligibility Those who are confident in their physical fitness Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian How to Apply ♦ Application Period From 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Reiwa 7) to 5:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 (Reiwa 7) ♦ Application Method Online application form Search for “Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk” Contact Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Arao City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Division, Tourism Promotion Office) TEL 0968-63-1421 Participation Fee 500 yen (elementary school age and older) Competition Rules The event is conducted by walking the designated course. Participants must travel on foot only; bicycles, cars, and similar vehicles are not permitted. ※In the event of injuries to participants, first aid and coverage within the organizer’s insurance will be provided; other liabilities will not be assumed. Organizer: Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Secretariat: Arao City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Division) Supported by: Tamana Agricultural Cooperative (JA Tamana); Arao City Tourism Association (general incorporated association) Cooperation: JA Tamana Arao Pear Section; Youme Town City Mall; Greenland; Yakiniku Nulbon Garden

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival.

Photographed on 2/23/25. This is Hanachozu from Koedo Kurato.