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Nara Tsukigase Tourist Office
Aug. 13, 2024
Baikoan Located in Tsukigase, Nara, Baikoan is Japan’s sole maker of karoubai (processed plum) that has preserved a production method passed down there for about seven hundred years without alteration. Karoubai refers to processed ume fruit, introduced to Nara as a medicine some 1,300 years ago by envoys to Sui and Tang China. Around seven hundred years ago, during the Nanbokucho period, it reached Tsukigase as a mordant for safflower dyeing. From the late Edo period through the early Meiji era, karoubai reached its heyday as a mordant for cosmetic red dye, and some 400 karoubai workshops operated, but demand plunged after the invention of chemical dyes. By the early Showa era only a few producers remained; after the war Baikoan became the sole manufacturer and continues to this day. Baikoan cultivates plums, rice, and vegetables and processes food across 30,000 square meters of verdant land and rich nature. Although the plums in Tsukigase were originally planted to make karoubai, the sight of plum trees in full bloom reflected on the valley and river of the Satsukigawa captivated people and made this area Japan’s first officially designated scenic spot. During the plum festival from February through the end of March, our shop offers dining and hanami from scenic box seats filled with the scent of plum. In Reiwa 6 (2024) we built the Nara Beni Workshop. This Japanese-style building incorporates traditional Japanese craftsmanship throughout. Inside the workshop, where you can feel delicate, advanced techniques and Japanese aesthetics, visitors can experience safflower dyeing using karoubai. We hope the experience becomes an opportunity to rediscover the wonders of Japanese culture. Watching the ever-changing colors of nature and the early-morning sea of clouds spreading across the Tsukigase valley can create the illusion of being in a plum paradise. Early spring light, tranquil fresh greens, the bounty of autumn, the scents of winter. We live and work with the seasons in the strict yet warm nature of Tsukigase.
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Miyazaki Gokase Tourism Association
Aug. 11, 2024
August 11 (Sun) Tenohira Gion Market ⛩️👜✨ Today, August 11 (Sun) from 9:00 to 15:00, the Tenohira Gion Market was held at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area.🙌 Products from Kyoto, Nara, and shops and craftsmen from Gokasecho and nearby gathered at Gion Shrine.😯👏 Everything was very charming, and each item showed clear dedication and passion.😌✨ A visitor said just looking at them was restorative and soothing, and that was exactly right.🥹 Some items were priced beyond what many could usually spend 😂, but after hearing the creators’ stories, it made sense… each product overflowed with care and love.👏 In the food area, the cool older gentlemen from Kuraoka were grilling yakitori and corn on the cob, which were popular, and while I was filming they kindly shared some with me. 🤤🍗 Thank you for the treat.🥰 There were also fish sushi, takoyaki, karaage, fries, udon, and other kid-pleasing menu items, and the lunch hour was bustling.🥳 Since it was just before Obon, locals and returning visitors called out “Long time no see!” here and there, creating a warm, smiling atmosphere.😆💕 I splurged a bit, so from tomorrow I’ll live frugally while enjoying the things I bought today.🤣🤣🤣
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Miyazaki Gokase Tourism Association
Aug. 9, 2024
【Friday, August 9 — Yoichi Okumura’s Toybox-Like Solo Exhibition 🧸🪁⭐】 You may have noticed his soft, rounded sculptures around town — at Furutono Shrine, the winery, Chuo Nursery School, and other spots — catching your eye with their gentle presence. The artist behind those works, Yoichi Okumura, is holding a solo exhibition in the assembly hall at Furutono Shrine while continuing his studio practice through the summer.✨ Although he usually lives in Miyazaki City, he stays in Gokasecho for about 40 days each summer, and this year marks his 28th season here.😯💡 Each visit he places works somewhere around Furutono Shrine, so roughly 28 pieces are now hidden around the grounds.😆 Finding them all is said to be quite a challenge…😏 The owl in the third photo is still unfinished, but it will join the collection at Furutono Shrine this year. A treasure-hunt-style stroll around the shrine sounds like fun.😊 His sculptures brim with playfulness: sometimes they carry a single color accent, other times they wear bold hues, and sometimes the stone’s natural color becomes part of the piece’s charm. Using a 6 mm chisel, he essentially paints on the stone with tiny dots — the detail is astonishingly delicate. He also paints, producing gentle, picture-book-style illustrations — truly lovely work.😌 (He has actually published a picture book.) Okumura said that whenever he makes work in Gokasecho he can’t help adding stars to them. The Gokase night sky finds its way into his pieces.⭐👏 We were able to observe him working; the scene felt like he was breathing life into the stone, conversing with each piece as he shaped it. The unworked stones placed near him seemed eager to be made into something, as if quietly asking to be transformed.😊✨ He will remain in Gokase through the end of August, so please consider visiting while you can.🙌 He will also hold a solo exhibition at gallery roof for in Miyazaki City from October 16 to 20. If you have the chance, do go see it.😌
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  • Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Gokase
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Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Aug. 8, 2024
Hello! It is Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture is a city with a population of about 50,000 located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the Kyushu region. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will Broadcasting the recommendations and Sightseeing spot Information of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City, so Best regards! ◆◆◆Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is the city of No.1 in Japan In Izumi City, from mid-October to December every year, more than 10,000 cranes and crowned cranes migrate from Siberia and overwinter until around March. Boasting the largest number and variety of cranes in No.1 in Japan, it was designated as a national special natural monument in 1952 as "Cranes and their migration sites in Kagoshima Prefecture", and in 2021 it was certified as a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention Convention as a "wintering place for Izumi cranes". The graceful appearance of soaring in the sky and taking off all at once in the early morning have become a Winter tradition of this city. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some Sightseeing spots in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi Selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and certified as a Japan Heritage Site, the Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi are a historic area where the samurai culture of the Edo period remains strong. In addition to the "Izumi foothills History Museum" where you can learn about the history of the Samurai residences group, and the "Takezoe residence" and "Saisho residence" Samurai residences where Open to the public you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle and architectural style of the residents, the cityscape that retains the face of the time such as the stone walls and the samurai gate about 400 years ago are also attractive. ◇Izumi City Crane Observation Center It is located There is a in front of the crane roost, and you can see more than 10,000 cranes up close from the observation deck on the second floor and rooftop. It is open every year from November 1 to the second Sunday of March, which coincides with the wintering season of the cranes, and the sight of the cranes soaring gracefully in the sky and the sight of all the cranes taking off all at once in the early morning is a spectacular view that can only be seen here in the world. ◇Izumi City Tsuru Museums Crane Park Izumi If you want to learn about cranes, go to Crane Park Izumi! It is the only crane museum in Japan where you can learn not only about cranes wintering in Izumi City, but also about cranes from around the world. At the flower park on the premises, you can enjoy seasonal flowers, as well as playground equipment and tree houses for children to play. ◇Hakozaki Yawata Shrine Hakozaki Yawata Shrine enshrines a large bell that is 4 meters high and weighs 5 tons. The bell depicts a parent and child of a crane, and it is called "Great Bell of Wish Fulfillment if it is done, it will be grown." ◇Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Garden It is a Highlands with rape flowers blooming all over the place in Spring and 250,000 cosmos trees in autumn. During the Cosmos season, they also sell Specialty products and gelato. ◇Shinonome no Sato A large garden of about 40,000 tsubo that has been Maintenance by making the most of the undulations of the mountain as it is in its nature. You can enjoy Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Spring, hydrangeas all over the mountains in June, and colorful Autumn leaves in autumn. In addition, there is a rest area in the park where you can eat Juwari Soba noodles, which the owner is particular about, and a facility where you can enjoy pottery and paintings. ◇ Specialty Hall Izumi The vegetables and fruits lined up in the Inside the facility are all "Izumi products". Among them, we sell a wide variety of citrus fruits, mainly mandarin oranges, which are specialty products, in both types and quantities. ◇Izumi City Izumi Station Tourist Specialty Products Museum "Hiraisato" It is a facility set up in Izumi Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen as an Information Broadcasting base for Izumi City. The Inside the Facility is equipped with a tourist Information Center, a Specialty products sales office, a Meals office, and a rest area. ◆◆◆ Specialty products of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Tea Izumi City is also famous as a tea producing area. Tea grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil is characterized by a high aroma and deep taste. ◇ Izumi mandarin oranges Grown in the sea breeze, it boasts a sweet and juicy taste. Fresh Mandarin oranges can be purchased at Local markets and Direct sales. ◇ Seaweed from Izumi It is a seaweed seaweed created by an old-fashioned manufacturing method that does not use acid treatment, and encapsulates the blessings of Nature one by one. The soft sweetness that loosens and melts in the mouth, the elegant aroma that passes through the nose, and the wild taste are attractive. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some festivals and events in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Summer Festival Izumi Kakusho Festival It is a festival that is Held in for two days in late July every year. On the first day, a parade and general dance will be held at the Honmachi Shopping Street in Izumi City, and on the second day, stage Events, Stalls of street stalls, and a fireworks festival will be held. About 5,000 Gari fireworks are launched. ◇Izumi City Industrial Festival It is Held in on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-November every year, and is the largest festival in the Izumi City, which is Held in while incorporating many industries such Izumi as "hometown Izumi Specialty Market", "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival", "Food and Beverage Festival", etc. In addition to Izumi City's Specialty products, you can also buy Specialty products from friendship cities and sister cities, and there are stage Events, so it is crowded with many people from inside and outside the city. ◇ Medium City It is a festival held in every year on the day of the Spring Equinox in March and the day after that in front of the Takaono Station intersection. It is a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, and many stalls are lined up. Also known as "Soba (buckwheat noodles) City", it is also counted as one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is a sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will broadcasting recommended Tourist Information of Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture that will be engraved on one page of everyone's memories, so please follow us!
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  • Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
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  • Cranes
  • Edo Period
  • History
  • Hydrangeas
  • Autumn leaves
  • Tea
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増田翔馬
Aug. 8, 2024
Use the interval in my life of re-job hunting, I went to "Kirishima Jingu Shrine" in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture! For some reason, I was afraid to take pictures in the Precincts, so I didn't have a photo that was important Kirishima Jingu Shrine, but I and a scene that I thought was wonderful. Normally, I favorite moss in a dim mountain stream covered with trees, but the green of the moss that was painfully illuminated was crisp and I thought, "This is this...". Summer Magic?? This summer, when I have time, I'm looking forward to earning beautiful greenery with my feet.
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Iwanai Tourism Association
Aug. 7, 2024
[Notice] Event information♪ Calling all kids♪ Water Park❗️ On Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024 "Iwanai Kids Water Park" will be held🌈 At the Marine Park diagonally opposite Roadside Station Iwanai We will line up children’s pools to create a water park! Details ⇩ ⭐ Date and time: August 10 and 11, 2024 — two days 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ※The event may be cancelled due to weather ⭐ Target age: up to third grade in elementary school ※Accompanied by a guardian required ⭐ A tented changing room will be provided ⭐ Eating and drinking allowed, but no trash cans available ⭐ Tables, chairs, and parasols available ⭐ Lifeguards will be on duty at the main tent ⭐ Please bring your own change of clothes and towels ⭐ You may bring water play toys ※Please manage them yourself When attending, please keep your eyes on your children at all times Thank you❗️ August 10–14 "Bon Festival" at the event plaza of Roadside Station Iwanai Come join us for Bon Odori dancing♪ Food vendors will also be at the event! August 10 (Lodging Day) Fireworks at IWANAI RESORT!!! Fireworks launch from 8:30 PM This weekend is packed with events 😊
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  • Hokkaido Prefecture
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  • Countryside
  • Roadside station Iwanai
  • Mt. Iwanai
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Hokkaido Jozankei Tourist Association
Aug. 7, 2024
Jozankei Photo Contest "#That Summer Jozankei 2024" Let's apply for a HOT moment at Jozankei Hot Spring while it's HOT! The Jozankei Photo Contest "#That Summer Jozankei 2024" will start on June 1st! Please take pictures of the Jozankei you saw, eaten, and experienced and posted them more and more! We have 💝 great prizes for you We look 👏 forward to receiving many applications ★ Please be sure to read the "Jozankei Photo Contest Entry Rules" in advance. Click here for ⬇photo contest details︎ _____________________________ Held in period From June 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024 ◇ How to apply (1) Held in photos that match the category (2) Posted on Instagram with the hashtag "#That Summer Jozankei 2024" <Please> Winners will be contacted by direct message from the official Account of Sankei Tourist Association Instagram, so please follow "@jozankei.trip". ◇ About the selection department Photos and videos that fall under the following six categories will be selected. ● Illumination Division (Jozankei Nature Luminarie, Footbath Mapping, etc.) ●Nature Division (Nature, Animals, Landscape) ●Gourmet Category ●Autumn leaves division ●Free Division ●Video Category (theme is free, 15 seconds or less) ◇ About the prize 🥇Grand Prix Jozankei Hot Spring Pair Inn Stay Invitation Ticket (Premium Grade) 1 work from all entries 🥈 Award of Excellence Jozankei Hot Spring Pair Inn Stay Invitation Ticket (Standard Grade) 1 work from each category (6 works in total) 🥉 Prizes Day trip bathing pair invitation ticket 5 works from all entries * Please note that the facilities for the prizes cannot be specified. ◇ About notification of winning Winners will be contacted via Instagram direct message in late November.
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  • Photo Contest
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  • Jozankei Onsen
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  • Activities
  • Mountain Climbing/Hiking
  • Toyohirakyo Dam
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Fukui DMO Sakai Tourist Bureau
Aug. 7, 2024
Stay at inns, Meals, and fishing near Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach! Hidden inn by the sea "Mikuni Retreat" (Inkyojo) The entertainment area of the sailors of the Kitamae Ship, which existed in the Edo period, has been revived as an auberge in modern times! Squid would you like to make summer memories in such a historic place? ☀ First of all, the inn 🏠 With a single-building charter plan (55,000 yen including tax), it is very popular 🙌 for families and groups traveling. There are 3 twin type rooms, and in the spacious bathroom, you can Fun the Japanese cypress bath flowing from the Minamoto spring. In April ~ August, dinner can be changed to Barbecue! The sunset seen from the terrace is truly spectacular 🌅 Popular plan, so make your reservation as soon as possible! And here is what I will introduce in the Meals menu this time ↓ 🍽️ 🌟 "Wakame Somen" (1,000 yen including tax) Somen made by kneading natural wakame seaweed into the noodles is good for the throat and very easy to eat. It is additive-free, coloring-free, and gentle on the body! 🌟 "Bite fillet cutlet gozen" (1,600 yen including tax) Popular set for women using Fukui Hakusan pork tenderloin. It is 😋 bite-sized, easy to eat, and voluminous and satisfying One of a kind The crab gratin in the set has a rich and creamy taste! Instead, it seems that there are days when it comes with steamed teacups, so Fun ✨ Of course, there are 🦀 many other attractive menus such as Kaisen Donburi and crab gozen In addition, there are various 🐠 experience programs for each season In the fishing experience, you can 🍽️ also eat the fish you catch at a partner restaurant By all means, please enjoy 💕 the various charms of Fukui's summer at Mikuni's retreat S 📍 Mikuni Retreat (@mikuniinkyojo) ※Instagram 〒913-0056 Fukui Sakai City Mikuni Town inn 3-7-22 Tel:0776-82-8558 #Mikuni Hideout #Fukui Gourmet #Fukui Tourism #Mikuni #Wakame Somen #Tojinbo #Seafood #Kaisen Donburi #Fillet Katsu #Bite Fillet Katsu Gozen #Somen #Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach #Mikuni ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶ In the middle 💘 of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Click here for ▶ past post@dmo.sakai ※Instagram
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  • Sakai, Fukui Prefecture
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