Snowy Miho Shrine ❄ This is located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture　 　　　　　　　　　　"Mimine Shrine" It is one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region and is visited by many people every year. This time, I took a picture of a snowy landscape falling softly. It was fantastic and I couldn't help but get excited. Location: Chichibu City, Saitama

One of my very heart touching memories in Japan which I want preserve in my mind for ever is the spring trip to Tokyo. During the trip my wife and her friend wore Japanese kimono and enjoyed cherry blossom. It give us an authentic and Traditional charms of Japan. Japanese traditional dress and japanese national flower a very nostalgic memory.

January 13. Filial piety trip. [Tochigi] The anniversary of my first trip to my father and mother. On the way to the inn, I wanted to stop at Toshogu, so I went to the new Toshogu Shrine, which was renovated. It was sunny until halfway through, but as soon as I arrived, Heavy snow. It was really cold, but I was happy to see such a wonderful Toshogu Shrine! It was a happy time to see my parents' happy faces!

Splashing ice frozen on the plants on the shore of Lake Haruna It is a scene created by the cold of winter.

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture The ice that washed up overlapped to create a unique winter landscape.

Mt. Fuji seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka City is a work of art itself. I want to see this scenery forever.

View from the observation deck of Sunshine City * '艸'* It's good that the clouds are in shadow and hanging over the building.

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Tama Ward, Kawasaki City will hold the "13th Tama Music Festival" from 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Tama City Hall on the 2nd floor of the Tama City Hall and Restaurant Tama on the 11th floor. The Tama Music Festival is a handmade music festival by residents of Kawasaki City that started in 2011 as part of Kawasaki City's "Kawasaki Music Town" initiative. The purpose of this program is to provide musicians and organizations engaged in musical activities in and around Tama Ward with a place to present their daily achievements, and to create a place for interaction among residents of the ward through a variety of music that transcends genres and attractive projects. Please enjoy the "beginning of music" in 2024 at the "Tama Music Festival", an event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy. "The 13th Tama Music Festival" The Tama Music Festival will hold a total of three live performances and various projects. * One of the three live performances has already been held on Sunday, December 17. Organizers: Tama Music Festival Executive Committee, Tama Ward Office Supported by: "Kawasaki Music City" Promotion Council ■Tama Music Festival ~Premium Concert~ Date & Time: Saturday, January 27, 2024 13:00 Start Doors open at 12:30 / Scheduled to end at 17:30 Place: Tama City Government Building, 2nd floor, Tama Civic Center Main Hall, 11th floor, Restaurant Tama Admission: Free Application: Not required ■ Tama Music Festival ~Atrium Live~ Date & Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12:00 start Doors open at 12:30 / Scheduled to end at 13:00 Place: Tama City Government Building, 1st Floor, Atrium Admission: Free Application: Not required Performer: MOGURA/Lily Saxophone Quartet 【 Special Projects 】 ■ Regional coupon planning If you present the pamphlet on the day of the "Tama Music Festival" at a local store, you can receive a special discount! ■ A big chorus project for everyone At the finale to be held on Saturday, January 27 at the Tama Civic Center Main Hall, all the performers and visitors will sing a big chorus. Let's deliver your singing voice to all of Tama City! Song: SMAP "Only One Flower in the World" ■ 11th floor de rattle lottery project Turn the rattle installed on the 11th floor of the Tama Ward General Government Building and get a chance to win a luxurious prize! ■ Handmade musical instrument planning On Saturday, January 27, 13:00~17:00, you can come to the atrium on the 1st floor of the Tama City Government Building for an easy and fun experience of hand-making musical instruments. * On a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 12:30.

Gotokuji. I'm shooting in winter, but the autumn leaves are still very beautiful. It seems that you will see various faces in each season. It has a calm atmosphere and few people, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a date slowly. The wheelbarrow is just like Japan!

There is actually a valley in Todoroki Ryokuchi. It's a very clear place with very clear air, and it's perfect for a date. There is a statue with a mysterious atmosphere a short walk away. You can take a different face every time you take a picture, so if you are a photographer, please go and take a picture.

I was stunned by my husband ♡ when I involuntarily blew on the wind chimes swaying in the wind At Kawasaki Daishi's wind chime market. The pattern of the yukata is also Japan, and the model me has a Japan face! laughs

There is a spot in Tokyo that is famous for beckoning cats, but Kawasaki is not to be outdone! Kawasaki Daishi also has a lot of beckoning cats! Cats 💛 full of personality

Summer 2023. Kawasaki Daishi's wind chime market was held for the first time in a long time. It is one that seems to hear the sound of wind chimes.

A 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station, we went to the Sri Lankan restaurant "Ceylon Green" behind Don Quijote. The building itself has a very unique shape, and many people are reminded of Minecraft's Nether Fortress. This time I ate a Sri Lankan B-grade gourmet called "Kottu". Kottu is a dish of noodles made of wheat flour with vegetables. It was a little spicy than other Hachioji restaurants I had eaten at before, so the sweetness and carbonation of ginger beer Sri Lankan juice was pleasant to the mouth. The number of Sri Lankan students has also increased at our school, so we are very happy to have a Sri Lankan restaurant in Hachioji. 😊 I'm going to try another dish.

Mt. Fuji 🗻 seen from Saitama This is the sunset of Mt. Fuji that can be seen from Saitama Prefecture. Only the head was dyed 😆 beautifully There may be 🤭 more Mt. Fuji spots in Saitama Location: Saitama

Chofu City, Tokyo Shindaiji Temple Soba Yayaki In the midst of the intense heat, I found a cool hydrangea flower hand water at the Shindaiji temple where I stopped. The crystal clear water and lively hydrangeas were beautiful and seemed to forget the heat.

Late night streets of Tokyo from above.

At Isshiki Coast

Winter on Mt. Ooyama 2024 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from January 13 (Sat) to January 28 (Sun), 2024 Service until 19:00 For six winter days again this year, the Oyama Cable Car will run night services. Riders who board after sunset (4:00 PM) can join a prize drawing. The view from below Oyama Afuri Shrine was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. The nightscape seen through the crisp winter air is breathtakingly beautiful. Please take this opportunity to visit.

Hatsuyakushi for Reiwa 6 Yesterday, the annual Yakushi event “Hatsuyakushi” took place and drew many worshippers. Around noon, cars lined up in the Hinata Yakushi bus stop parking lot and along Yakushi Forest Road, making passing very difficult. After turning back, I finally found a spot in the Bōchū parking lot and walked from the temple gate toward the main hall. An elderly man coming down stopped me with the words, "You’re late getting here; there’s no more rice porridge left," which made me pause. But seeing is believing. Since I had already started climbing, I hurried on. When I entered the main hall, they were indeed cleaning the rice-porridge cauldrons, so sadly I could not receive any this year. Still, even after the porridge distribution ended, worshippers kept coming, and Hinata Yakushi enjoyed a lively New Year.

We look forward to working with you again this year. Notices outside the school have become New Year's greetings from various countries. In addition, since classes will resume today, we also started writing.

Tulips from Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. I bought it and hung it in my room for two weeks, and one petal fell off. January 6, 2024

Aishu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Original Colored Paper Mount on sale! The Aishu Koide Seven Lucky Gods Stamp Rally will be held on January 4 Thursday ~ 31 Wednesday, 2024. This time, in addition to the pink mount that is distributed free of charge, we will sell an original colored paper mount with the name of the temple where the Seven Lucky Gods are enshrined. If you collect 7 stamps, you will want to decorate your room...! At the beginning of the ninth year, why don't you invite good fortune in the new year by visiting the Seven Lucky Gods with a colored paper mount in one hand? 9 [Sales location] 1 Chigasaki City Tourist Information Center in the free passage of JR Chigasaki Station Business hours: 10 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd 2 Chigasaki City Tourism Association 1-2-53 Chigasaki, Chigasaki-shi, Toyoko Inn Shonan Chigasaki Station North Exit 1F Business hours: 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd [Selling price] 500 yen tax included [Number of tickets sold] Limited to 200 tickets Contact: Chigasaki City Tourism Association TEL: 0467-84-0377 Weekdays 8:30 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. except 12/29~1/3

【Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery】 Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll of the Four Seasons The gallery will hold an exhibition project "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll in the Four Seasons" from January 20 Sat ~ March 10 Sun in the 6th year of Reiwa. ◆Opening hours: 9:00~19:00 until 17:00 on Tuesdays and holidays ◆ Closed: Monday the next day if it is a holiday, January 26 Friday, February 16 Friday ◆Venue: Hadano Ukiyo-e Gallery Hadano City Library, 2nd floor ◆ Admission fee: Free ◆ Contact: Hadano City Cultural Promotion Division 0463 86 6309 ◆Organizer: Hadano City

[We are looking for Shonan Hiratsuka weaving princess! ] 】 9We are looking for "Shonan Hiratsuka Weaving Princess" to promote the charm of Hiratsuka! 9 13 Would you like to be a weaver too? The application period is until Monday, January 15, Reiwa 6. Entry takes about 5 minutes, so it's easy! For details, check out the official website of the Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival! We are looking forward to receiving many applications. 〇Inquiries Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Executive Committee Secretariat [Hiratsuka City Industrial Promotion Department, Commercial Tourism Division, 0463-35-8107]

[Isehara Pilgrimage] January 4, 2024 The Isehara City Tourism Association officially started today. Once again, we look forward to your support this year. We immediately visited Sannomiya Hibita Shrine and Isehara Daijingu Shrine to pray for further promotion of tourism this year. We also extend our heartfelt sympathies to those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and pray for a swift recovery. *A packed lineup of events in 2024* ♦ Monday, January 8 (holiday) Hinatayakushi’s First Yakushi of the year. A rice porridge offering is planned. ♦ Saturday, January 6 Kururin Café opens♪ Kururin-yaki makes its debut at the Hinata Marche! ♦ Weekends and holidays from Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 28 Enjoy winter night views on the Oyama Cable Car’s evening runs. ♦ Saturday, February 3 Setsubun Festival. Events are planned at Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, and Isehara Daijingu Shrine. ♦ Sunday, February 4 Isehara will also have a booth at Atsugi’s event as part of the Shimokitazawa Road Footbath Campaign. ♦ Saturday, February 10 to Monday, February 12 (holiday) We will promote and exhibit at the Japan Heritage event in Yurakucho. ♦ Wednesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 15 Local Isehara souvenirs and products will be sold in the Isehara City Hall lobby. ♦ Sunday, March 10 The long-running Oyama Mountain Running Marathon, its 39th edition, is coming up. ♦ From Thursday, March 14 Works by students of the pottery class “Sae Hajime” will be displayed in the station-side Kururin House showcase. Look forward to various events again this year!

Nice to meet you! This is the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture and has a population of 243,412 as of December 2023. It is an area designated as a "special city" with a population of 200,000 or more. In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information in Yamato City, as well as other attractions unique to Yamato City! ■■ Tourist information of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇ Izumi no Mori It is a vast park with an open area of about 42 hectares about 9 times the size of Tokyo Dome that spreads around the Yamato water source. Due to the trust movement to conserve nature in Kanagawa Prefecture, it has been designated as a "Kanagawa Trust Green Area", and the rich nature in the park is preserved. In the park, there is a wetland botanical garden, a local folk house garden, a petting campsite day campsite, a nature observation center, Shirakashi no Ie, and more! It is also possible to rent cooking and barbecue supplies necessary for the day camp free of charge at the Fureai campsite. ◇Johoji Temple It is a temple that is close to Izumi no Mori and is also one of the Kannon Sacred Grounds and Sagamihara Sacred Grounds centered on Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in the Minami-Tama district of Tokyo ~ Kanagawa Prefecture. In the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the precincts, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. ◇ Fureai no Mori Located at opposite ends of the Izumi Forest and the Tomei Expressway, Fureai no Mori is a forest with the theme of water, greenery, and flowers. In the park, there are plenty of places where you can enjoy the four seasons, such as an herb garden, a rose garden, an orchard Higashikari green area, and a petting plaza! ◇Kakurinji Temple Founded in 1569 Sengoku period, it is a temple of the Pure Land sect. The large precincts that spread out at the end of the stone steps are one of the attractions. In addition, seasonal nature such as cherry blossoms and azaleas is also a highlight. Every year in January, the "Daruma Market" is held. ◇Atsugi Air Base Atsugi Naval Air Station Atsugi Air Base is a military airfield of about 507 square meters, straddling the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every year in April, the U.S.-Japan Friendship Spring Festival is held, where the base is open to the public, and you can enjoy powerful aircraft displays, American food, and live concerts. ◇ Yamato Yutori Forest It is a sports and recreational park that is popular with the locals. The park is divided into a "picnic area" with recreational facilities, a "scenic area" with a lawn and lush greenery, and a "light sports plaza" area with tennis courts. A barbecue area is located near the tennis courts, where guests can enjoy a barbecue. *Reservation required The "Naughty Plaza" in the picnic area has large complex playground equipment for different ages and is very popular with children! ◇Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius Born on November 3, 2016 in the east area of Yamato Station, this is a new cultural spot! It is a facility that combines various attractions such as an arts and culture hall, a well-equipped children's reading room, a music practice studio, and a local resource corner with exhibitions. ■■ Event information in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture ■■ ◇Yamato Citizen Festival Held in May every year, it is a popular festival visited by many people from inside and outside the city. There will also be a stage program and participatory and hands-on events, and there will be plenty of highlights! There will be about 200 different stalls lined up in the venue, and a parade will be held for about 1.2 km. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years, and about 90,000 people visited over two days. ◇ Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori, one of the three major Awa Odori dances in the Kanto region, began more than 40 years ago as an event in a local shopping district. Awa Odori groups local associations from all over the country gather to perform over two days, each dressed in colorful costumes, and the sight is spectacular! It has become a summer tradition in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and in 2023, about 300,000 people visited the two-day event on July 29 and 30. On the official website of the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, the "Yamato Guide Map" is available. Please check it out! If you would like a printed guide map, please visit the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Yamato City Cultural Creation Base Sirius. ） We will continue to deliver the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist! We would appreciate it if you could use it as a reference for sightseeing. Thank you for your continued support.

Nice to meet you! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association. Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, lies in the center of Kanagawa and has a population of 101,495 as of December 2023. About one third of its total area is covered by forests and wilderness, making it a region rich in nature. It also boasts excellent access—about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (Rapid Express/Express). In this first post, we introduce Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, focusing on its sightseeing spots! ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Sightseeing Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ ■ Mt. Ooyama / Oyama Cable Car / Daisenji Temple / Oyama Afuri Shrine Mt. Ooyama, at 1,251.7 meters and part of Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park, is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Kanto region. In 2016 it was designated a Japan Heritage site. From the summit you can see the Sagami Plain and even Tokyo’s skyscrapers on clear days, and the mountain is listed among Kanagawa’s 50 scenic spots. ・Oyama Cable Car The Ōyama Cable Line, commonly called the Oyama Cable Car, is a 0.8 km cable car. With large windows to enjoy Ooyama’s nature, it provides easy access toward the summit. ・Daisenji Temple Daisenji sits on the mountainside and is also known as Mount Amefuri. In autumn the maple trees flanking the stone steps to the main hall turn brilliant red, making it a famous spot for autumn foliage. A “Momiji Festival” is held and draws many visitors. There are four types of goshuin (temple stamps), including a striking gold-letter special edition. [Access: Get off at Daisenji Station on the Oyama Cable Car, about a 3-minute walk] ・Oyama Afuri Shrine Founded over 2,200 years ago, the shrine enshrines the three deities Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, Ooi-Kazuchi-no-Kami, and Takaokami-no-Kami. The main shrine sits at the summit of Mt. Ooyama, with the lower shrine located on the mountainside. The view from Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car, which earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, is a must-see when you get off the cable car. [Access: Get off at Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car] ■ Hinata Yakushi Officially named Hinatayama Hojo-bo, it enshrines a Yakushi Nyorai carved from a single block of wood and is one of Japan’s three great Yakushi temples. Until the end of the Edo period it was called Mount Hyūga Ryōzen-ji and served as a center for Hinata Shugendo, where monks practiced ascetic training in this sacred area. Every year in mid-September red spider lilies bloom around Hinata Yakushi and attract many visitors. Hinata Yakushi offers many sights starting with the Kongorikishi statues along the approach. The Hoden, built to store cultural properties, houses 23 historic Buddhist statues, including eight nationally designated items and two prefecturally designated items. The Yakushi-do, the main hall with its thatched roof, is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. ■ Isehara Tounoyama Ryokuchi Park The park and citizen green space together cover about 13 hectares, with trails and lawns where you can relax and enjoy nature at a gentle pace. The well-maintained paths make hiking enjoyable and safe even for small children. ■ Mitakeen This mikan orchard covers about 1 hectare and grows approximately 900 mikan trees. Mikan picking season runs from mid-September to around February. From mid-September you can pick early varieties such as Hinano-hime and Nitta No. 1, and from early October varieties like Miyagawa wase and Taguchi wase are available. From spring through summer you can also enjoy barbecues and vegetable-harvesting experiences. Because Mitakeen sits on the mountainside, on clear days you can enjoy views of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and the Boso Peninsula. ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Event Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara City hosts a variety of events throughout the year. ■ Setsubun Festival Celebrities are invited and events are held at sites such as Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, and Isehara Daijingu Shrine. [Held: the day before Risshun (the beginning of spring)] ■ Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival Hibita Shrine has been known as a power spot since the Jomon period. The spring grand festival features three colorful karakuri doll floats parading through town. Traditional folk kagura performances take place on the shrine grounds and are another highlight. Festival stalls line the streets—about 200 vendors in 2023. [Held: usually in April] ■ Painted Lantern Festival Handmade painted lanterns line Oyama Shinmichi (the bypass), creating a magical scene that lights the night. Lantern designs include Edo-period woodblock print motifs and popular characters. A stamp rally and other events are held during the festival. [Held: mid to late August every year] ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Accommodation Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara offers inns, temple lodgings, and hotels tucked into quiet mountain valleys. Each accommodation serves dishes made from fresh local ingredients, and some venues offer meal-only options. You can also find lodging information on the official website of the Isehara City Tourism Association for reference. With dramatic natural scenery, historic landmarks, and the mystical atmosphere of shrines and temples, Isehara City in Kanagawa Prefecture has many attractions to explore. We will continue to share Isehara’s charms through this account. Thank you and we look forward to your support!