TV Asahi's 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada Takes a Further Stroll Through Isehara Japan Heritage! The spectacular Mt. Ooyama revered by Edo townspeople as the 'Mountain of the Gods' Worship pleasures, souvenirs and gourmet treats abound along the Koma approach This week, on Monday and Tuesday, two full days showcased the charms of Mt. Ooyama. After walks around Tsurumaki Onsen and Tokai University-mae, the Isehara episode aired further on Friday, May 24. ◇ Program Content "With every step, a new encounter is born…" Junji Takada explores the town freely under the theme "one step, one meeting (ippo ichi e)" ◇ Cast [Cast] Junji Takada Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, May 24, 2024, 9:55–10:25 Program Summary: Junji Takada strolls through Isehara ▽ A treasure trove of fresh ingredients! Touring ranches in this agricultural belt close to the city ▽ Hugely popular as hometown tax return gifts! Exquisite hamburg steak ▽ Quiz face-off featuring classic car-shaped sweets *Photo: View from the lower shrine of Ōyama Afuri Shrine (This is not footage from the program) Be sure to record it so you don't miss the show! And please come experience Isehara—with its spectacular views, souvenirs, and gourmet offerings— see it with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, feel it on your skin, and enjoy visiting the filming locations!!

Chiba Shrine The main shrine of the North Star god "Myomi-sama". The star of man = Evil removal that controls fate, removes bad stars and leads to good stars, and eight directions that avoid disasters related to the azimuth. Prayer is a lot of worship in search of two powers. Although it is located in the city, it is also famous as a Power Spot where you can feel a mysterious atmosphere when you step inside. According to the legend of Chiba Shrine, when Chiba Tsuneshige moved his residence from Oshii Castle to Inohana Castle, he brought the Myomi-son, which had been handed down from his ancestors, to this place and built the Myomi-sha. After that, it was revered as the guardian deity of the Chiba clan until Chiba Shigetsu was destroyed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 18th year of Tensho 1590, and the temple was abolished by the Meiji era separation decree and became the Chiba Shrine to enshrine the main life of Tengochu. The annual summer festival "Myōken Taisai" has been held without interruption since the first festival began in the second year of Taiji 1127 and has become a tradition in Chiba. ■ Access: ・ 10 minutes walk from JR Chiba Station Central Ticket Gate East Exit ・10 minutes by car from Anagawa IC in Keiyo Province ■Address: 1-16-1 Hospital, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

Japan's largest poppy field This is a poppy field in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture. Famous as the largest poppy field in Japan, it has 12.5 hectares and 30 million poppies are in full bloom. It was started by local people. It has now become such a popular tourist destination that it is even organized on tours 🤤

Photographed 5/20/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

The inside of the Tsusho hut at Tsukizaki Station that I visited before. The tools of the maintenance workers were on display. It was a space where you can feel the history ^^

Photographed 5/20/24. This is an exhibition of the Kawagoe Prince Hotel. Umbrellas and hydrangeas are suitable for the coming season. Yesterday, I took a walk in Kawagoe in the rain, and it was quite fun.

Notice of Suspension of Ooyama Cable Car Service for Regular Inspection We apologize for the inconvenience to anyone planning a trip on the dates below, and ask for your cooperation. Service suspension period: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 Monday, June 10, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (8 days) The cable car will operate normally on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. During the suspension, please use the Onnazaka hiking trail to reach Ooyamadera Temple and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Ooyama Cable Station to Ooyamadera Temple. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. Note: You cannot reach Ooyamadera Temple via Otokozaka (the steep route). Inquiries: Ooyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. 0463-95-2135 Ooyama Cable Station 0463-95-2040

Chiba City Monorail The Chiba City Monorail connects the seaside area, the Central Tokyo area, and the Satoyama area of Chiba City. You can walk in the air in a vehicle with a sleek design. It has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's longest operating distance 15.2 km as a "suspended monorail", and is a familiar presence Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Chiba City citizens. There is almost no noise or vibration, and the view is outstanding! Currently, the "1000 type" with the same design and the "0 type" that won the Good Design Award have been in operation since their opening in 1988. When you come to Chiba City, why don't you take a walk around the sightseeing Spot along the railway line, which has a variety of attractions, while taking a walk in the air?

Sky Tree dyed in the sunset This is Hirai Sports Park in Tokyo At this time of year, it is crowded with poppies 🤤 in full bloom This time, I layered poppies on the 📸 sunset You can 🤤 only see the collaboration with the world's best radio tower here

Photographed 5/15/24. This is Hanachozu from the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center in Kawagoe City. Here, too, there is Makuro Kurosuke. It's already hydrangea season.

National Yaho, a railroad crossing that will be abolished. It seems to be a shooting Spot, and enthusiasts often came to take pictures of the Nambu Line! I'm a little lonely

The 34th Magatama Festival (Held in rain; program subject to change) Saturday, May 25, 1:00 PM–6:30 PM Sunday, May 26, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara) By train: Odakyu Odawara Line, Isehara Station From Isehara Station by bus Board at North Exit, Platform 1 (bound for Kurihara via Sekidai) → Get off at "Hibita Shrine" (about 15 minutes) → short walk Board at North Exit, Platform 4 (bound for Isehara Depot via Tonomura and Ishikurabashi) → Get off at "Sannomiya" (about 12 minutes) → about 5 minutes on foot Board at North Exit, Platform 1 (bound for Tsurumaki Onsen via Ozumidai) → Get off at "Gobe" (about 12 minutes) → about 12 minutes on foot By car About 5 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Isehara-Ooyama Interchange Organizer: Magatama Festival Executive Committee (0463-95-3237) A festival of culture and the arts held in Hibita no Mori, the birthplace of ancient culture A special stage will present a wide variety of performances and events. * Simultaneous special exhibition of archaeological materials (including Important Cultural Properties) (free) Featuring city-designated cultural properties such as items excavated from the Noborioyama Kofun Items excavated from Rachimen Kofun and Oneyama Kofun Bronze swords and horse fittings with gold plating over bronze, such as the kondo tandoryu-kan-ha (a single-dragon ring-hilt in gilt bronze) Numerous cultural properties excavated from surrounding ruins are preserved here Open 10:00 AM–4:00 PM At the Sannomiya Local History Museum (inside Hibita Shrine) * Magatama-making experience (materials fee required) At the parking area in front of Sanshuden (Fun Square) Enjoy local agricultural product sales, food trucks, and other stalls. "An Evening of Kangen and Bugaku" (first day, 25th, 5:10 PM–6:30 PM) The graceful dances performed to wind instrument music are well worth seeing! Kururin will also be there!!

Poppy field dyed in the morning glow This is Kokaigawa Fureai Park in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It seems that the best time to visit is from mid-May to early June every year. Poppies bloom on about 1.9 hectares of land. It was started by locals 20 years ago, and now many people visit to catch a glimpse.

Visited 5/15/24. café andon's ice café latte and cream puffs. For me, café andon's cream puffs are the most delicious.

Sometime scenery View of Odaiba Bayside from a houseboat. It's around this time today that the waterside is comfortable. From all over the country, we heard about the opening of the river, the opening of the sea, and the topic of fireworks. This is Odaiba Bayside. If you look at the sea from the observation deck, attracted by the expansive scenery and the lights that shine in the dark night, you will see that there are many enviable targets such as houseboats, sightseeing boats, wind currents, and fairy tales. Even if it shakes, it shakes. I challenged with poor equipment without image stabilization and dared to sink ... If you enjoy looking at the atmosphere photos ...

Visited 5/15/24. This is a hot sandwich set of avocado shrimp from Cafe Andon. It has a lot of avocado and shrimp in it. 🦐🥑

Nice to meet you! This is the Otaki Tourist Association. Otaki Town in Isumi County, Chiba Prefecture, is a town of about 8,000 people located in the center of the Boso Peninsula. With convenient access about one and a half hours from Tokyo, Otaki Town charms many visitors with its natural beauty and rich history. In this first post, we will share Otaki’s attractions and recommended sightseeing spots, so please enjoy it to the end. ==History of Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture== Prospering from the Sengoku period through the Edo period, Otaki flourished as the castle town of Otaki Castle, whose lord was Honda Tadakatsu, one of Tokugawa’s Four Heavenly Kings. Otaki Castle is known as a symbol of Otaki Town and captivates many history enthusiasts and tourists. Scenes that recall those days still remain throughout the town. ==Sightseeing in Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture== ◇Otaki Castle This historical museum with a tenshukaku-style keep was built in 1975 and is designated as a Chiba Prefecture historic site and included in the Continued Top 100 Castles of Japan. Exhibits cover the history of Boso and life in the castle town. Currently, Otaki Castle is closed for facility renovations. ◇Otaki Castle Town Otaki features old buildings, some designated cultural properties. You can find houses that offer a glimpse of life back then, along with shops and shrines, making it an irresistible spot for history lovers. Stroll through the castle town that retains a strong Edo-period atmosphere and feel the romance of a journey through time. ◇Yoro Valley This valley spans Ichihara City, Kimitsu City, Kamogawa City, and Otaki Town in Isumi County in southern Chiba Prefecture, offering seasonal natural beauty and especially famous autumn foliage. Nearby popular attractions include Awamata Waterfall, Suigetsu Temple, the Ruins of the Kobundo Tunnel, Mukoyama Kyoei Tunnel, and Kannon Bridge. Please note that due to flooding of the Yōrō River caused by Typhoon No. 13 in 2023, much of the area is currently closed except for some parts. ◇Asawahara Highlands Known as one of the Kanto region’s premier hydrangea spots, about 20,000 hydrangea plants bloom here. At an elevation of 340 meters, the flowers bloom later than on the plains, with the best viewing typically from late June to mid-July. ◇Isumi Railway This local railway runs about 26.8 kilometers, connecting Isumi City and Otaki Town, with seasonal flowers and rural landscapes along the line. In early spring, the rapeseed blossoms turn the fields bright yellow and the train is affectionately known as the Rapeseed Flower Train. ◇Roadside Station Takeyurano Sato Otaki Local fresh vegetables and specialty products are sold here, making it a great place to buy Boso souvenirs. At the diner you can try shiitake and Otaki’s specialty bamboo shoot dishes, as well as wild game such as boar. ==Local Festivals and Events in Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture== ◇Otaki Castle Festival Held every autumn, the festival features a warrior procession and various events. A popular local festival, 2024 marks its 50th edition. ==Local Specialties and Gourmet in Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture== Otaki bamboo shoots are among the leading products in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Their white color and exceptional tenderness earn them the name “white bamboo shoots.” They have very little bitterness, so they can be eaten without removing the astringency. Otaki bamboo shoots are also popular as a hometown tax return gift. ==Tourist Information for Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture== Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture charms visitors with its abundant nature and deep history. Spending time in Otaki away from daily life will create memorable moments. Cool Japan Video will continue to share Otaki’s recommendations and the latest information, so thank you for your support.

Photographed 5/15/24. At the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center, Kawagoe's Styrofoam three-dimensional artist Kimio Yajima is holding a "Zenbu Frog Exhibition", so I went to see it. Frogs and Hanachozu. 🐸🌸

Photographed 5/15/24. This is Hanachozu from the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center.

Still active!

Photographed 5/15/24. This is Hanachozu from Goldfish Tei.

Photographed 5/15/24. This is Hanachozu from Goldfish Tei.

Carp streamers festival in Suzukawa As part of Suzukawa's environmental protection activities and the healthy development of children, each family had their unwanted Carp streamers swim, but when I see Carp streamers swimming energetically under the blue sky with Mt. Fuji in the background, I feel Spring every year.

During Golden Week, colorful Carp streamers appear in front of the main entrance on the first floor of Tokyo Tower. Carp streamers began when they decorated streamers in the shape of carp in hopes of the healthy growth of boys during the Dragon Boat Festival, but 333 Carp streamers were displayed to match the height of Tokyo Tower at 333m. It is spectacular to see them fluttering in the wind and swimming in the sky in unison.

Akitani / Tateishi Coast I have been going here several times a year for more than 30 years to see Mt. Fuji. This landscape, painted by the Edo period landscape painter Hiroshige Ando under the title "Aishu Miura Akiya no Sato," is a typical Japanese landscape, and personally, the sunset of Mt. Fuji and the single pine tree that grows wild on the rocky shore make me feel nostalgic.

TV Asahi 'Jun Sanpo' Junji Takada strolls through Isehara's MtOoyama ◇Program content "Take a step and you may meet someone…" Junji Takada explores the town at his own pace with the theme "one step, one encounter (ippo ichi e)" Walking freely and whimsically through the streets! ◇Cast 【Cast】Junji Takada Air date and time: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽A Japan Heritage site! The spectacular "Divine Mountain" admired by Edo commoners ▽A mysterious word at the rest stop: "RUMESON" ▽Showcasing seasonal charms: "Drone Gonnegi" Air date and time: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:55–10:25 Program highlights: ▽The pleasures of shrine visits—souvenirs and gourmet treats line the Koma approach ▽Edo-period culture—lodging temples that house shrine buildings▽300 years of history! Take on a challenge with the regional specialty, Ōyama Koma! ※Photo: Traditional craft Ōyama Koma (not from program footage) Don't miss it! And be sure to see MtOoyama with your own eyes, hear it with your own ears, touch it with your own skin, and enjoy touring the filming locations!!

Inohana Park / Chiba Castle Chiba City Local Museums / Inohanatei It is a historical park located in the birthplace of Chiba, where Tsuneshige, the father of Chiba Tsuneshige, set up a residence in this area in 1126 Daijigen. Although it is located in the center of Chiba City, it has a quiet and calm environment and is a place of relaxation for citizens and tourists. In Inohana Park, there is "Chiba Castle Chiba City Local Museum / Free Admission", which exhibits Documents on the history of the local area, including Mr. Chiba, who laid the foundation of the town of Chiba, as well as various special exhibitions related to Chiba. The view from the observation deck on the 5th floor is wonderful, overlooking the city and Chiba Port, and sometimes you can see Mt. Fuji. In the calm Japanese space "Inohanatei" where you can see Chiba Castle, there is a green Garden and serves the Specialties Inohana Dango and sweets. There is also a tea room with a view of the garden, and it is a nostalgic tea shop that conveys traditional Japanese tea culture. You can enjoy the nature of the four seasons in Inohana Park, and especially in Spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. At the Chiba Castle Sakura Festival, food stalls and Kitchen Car using local ingredients are lined up, and local cultural and performing arts live performances Gari live. The Limited Time festival of Chiba Castle illumination and the competition of cherry blossoms at night are reputed to Fascination people. ■ Access: ・From JR Chiba Station, take the Keisei Bus to "University Hospital" and get off at "Local Museums" ・10 minutes walk from Chiba Monorail Prefectural Office Station ・ 15 minutes walk from JR Honchiba Station ■Address: 1-6 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

History of Kawagoe and Sunset 🌇 This is the bell of time in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Kawagoe, also known as Koedo, is said to have been the first city lined with merchant houses in warehouses. It is said that it came to be called Koedo because it was "a town that flourished like Edo". It is a place 🤤 that you should definitely visit in Saitama Prefecture

Photographed 5/15/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine Sando.

Hello! This is the Sosa Tourism Association. Sosa City in Chiba Prefecture is easily accessible from Narita International Airport and is a very convenient city to visit for sightseeing. Blessed with a rich natural environment and warm climate, we will introduce the charm of Sosa City, where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. What is ====Chiba Prefecture Sosa City? ==== Chiba Prefecture Sosa City was created in 2006 through the merger of Yokaichi City and Sosa County Noei Town. It is located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture Prefecture and has a population of about 33,000. Facing Kujukuri Beach in the Pacific Ocean, the highly transparent sea is perfect for enjoying summer, and you can enjoy marine sports and marine activities such as surfing and windsurfing. It is famous as a production area for plants and seedlings, and is the largest cultivation area in Japan. ====Introduction Spot Tourism in Chiba Prefecture Sosa City==== 【Yokaichiba Toshogu Shrine】 Yokaichiba Toshogu Shrine is tradition as the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu's missing falcon was found. At the Annual Grand Festival held in May every year, the Mikoshi portable shrine is passed along with the rhythm of this region. 【Matsuyama Garden Museum】 In the autumn season, the inside of the Matsuyama Garden Museum is dyed red with autumn leaves and is full of tourists. It is a museum where the works of artist Konokimikudai are exhibited, and many cat lovers visit because many cats are free-range in the museum. 【Hankoji Temple Iitaka Danrin site】 Hankoji Temple, the largest and oldest building of Nichiren Buddhism, is a historic site designated by Chiba Prefecture in its entire precincts. Four buildings, the Main Gate, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, and Auditorium, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the entire Precincts are preserved as historic sites designated by Chiba Prefecture. About 500 peonies are planted in the Precincts, and the best time to see them is around the end of April every year. 【Fureai Park Yokaichiba】 Fureai Park Yokaichiba is a community exchange facility that sells agricultural products, plants, saplings, etc. from Sosa City. Inside the facility restaurant serves gourmet cuisine made with ingredients from Sosa City. 【Komon Cherry Blossom】 Komon Cherry Blossom is the only surviving History Old large tree planted in 1698 to commemorate the visit of Mito Komon It is also designated as a designated cultural property of the city. ====Chiba Prefecture Sosa City specialties and local gourmet food==== 【Red Green peppers】 Sosa City is the only production area in Chiba Prefecture that produces red green peppers, and the bright red ripe green peppers cultivation that take twice as long as usual are full of nutrition. 【Peanut Rice Cake】 A famous confectionery Representative of Chiba Prefecture. Peanuts kneaded into the dough are baked to make a very fragrant rice cracker! ====Chiba Prefecture Sosa City Events festival==== 【Komamane】 Komamane, which is held every year on the evening of July 25 in the precincts of Yaegaki Shrine former Tenno-sama, is a historic festival that has been handed down since the Edo period. Green bamboo is grilled at the festival site prepared in the Precincts, and prayers for a bountiful harvest of five grains, prosperous business, and disease-free life. 【Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival】 At the Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival, which is held on August 4 and 5 every year, a total of about 20 Mikoshi portable shrines are brought out from 10 towns centered on Yaegaki Shrine. The Mikoshi portable shrine, which is carried along with the palms of the flutes and drums, is a style unique to this region, and the sight of the parade with a dashing shout of "Anryadota" makes the viewer dance. Another feature of this festival is that cold water is poured on the Mikoshi portable shrine procession. ====Chiba Prefecture Sosa City recommended Information! ==== We will send out recommended Information on the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS so that you can enjoy a trip to make new discoveries and memories in Chiba Prefecture Sosa City, so thank you! Please make memories of your trip to Japan in "Sosa City"!