Early morning view from Mt. Nagamine The Northern Alps are bright and clear again today

We are holding a meet-and-greet for people who have moved back to Mihama Town through a UI turn relocation. Join us for a sightseeing boat cruise and an informal meal to chat about life after moving here. Mihama UIj Turn Relocation Meet-and-Greet at Lake Center Date and Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025 16:00–16:50 Sightseeing boat tour around the Mikata Five Lakes 17:00–19:00 Dinner and social gathering Location: Mihama Town Lake Center: 24-4-1 Hayase, Mihama Town (tel 0770-47-5960) Those wishing to board the sightseeing boat should meet at 15:45. Those attending only the social gathering should meet at 17:00. Participation Fees: Boat tour + social gathering 2,000 JPY (tax included) + 1,000 JPY (tax included) Social gathering only 2,000 JPY (tax included) Child rates: Social gathering 500 JPY (tax included); Boat tour 1,000 JPY (tax included) Eligibility: People who have relocated to Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture (UIJ turn) Mihama UIj Turn Relocation Meet-and-Greet at Lake Center Application Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiQFekMDcixANKjmEawH3820nd-zx7nkk1Y145d8wnkELCqw/viewform...

Hello, this is Ryusui-do 😊 The mornings and evenings have become much more comfortable, and it’s the season when you can feel the hint of autumn 🍂. Senga Falls stands out against the clear blue sky ✨ A walk while admiring the powerful rock face and the trees that are slowly changing color is a recommended spot to experience the season with your senses 🏞️ September’s birthstone is sapphire 💎 A member of the corundum family, like ruby, its deep blue symbolizes an unshakable spirit. It’s popular as a stone of compassion, dignity, and success. Gentle lilac kunzite 💜 Known as a stone of deep love and healing, it is said to smooth human relationships. We also offer a wide variety of other natural stones and accessories ✨ Please stop by to enjoy a soothing space where natural stones blend with the sound of the waterfall 🌿 We look forward to the day we can see all your lovely smiles 😊

On Monday, November 24 (substitute holiday), we will welcome Chris Glenn, a radio DJ and talent who also serves as a director of the Japan Castle Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), to host a guided tour of the Kuniyoshi Castle ruins. Enjoy a different perspective on the Kuniyoshi Castle ruins through the eyes of Chris Glenn. A guided tour of the Kuniyoshi Castle ruins from the viewpoint of a castle-loving radio DJ Date and time: Saturday, November 24, 2025 (substitute holiday) 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Meeting place: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Fee: Free (advance registration required) (Call or fax between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on open days) This event will proceed in light rain. Please wear comfortable clothing and well-broken-in shoes suitable for walking. On the day of the event only, participants may enter the museum free of charge.

The annual "Connect Our Hometown with Beacon Fires at Kuniyoshi Castle" will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This year we will link Kuniyoshi Castle’s main bailey and the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Take this chance to experience a medieval method of communication. Participants in the day’s events will receive free admission to the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Connect Our Hometown with Beacon Fires at Kuniyoshi Castle Gather at 10:00 on Sunday, October 19, 2025 Ignition at Kuniyoshi Castle site main bailey at 11:00 AM Ignition at Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum around 11:40 AM *The event will proceed in light rain.*

Autumn Lake Festa — Opening the tour boat deck on Urami River! — (October 11, 12, 13) From Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13, 2025, we will hold the Autumn Lake Festa. We will begin operating the Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruise, which opens the tour boat deck from Urami River. You can experience with all your senses scenery like a jungle, with sheer rock faces and dense primeval forest close at hand. One of the highlights of the Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruise is the Urami River, which links Kugushi Lake and Suigetsu Lake. This historic canal was artificially excavated about 360 years ago as flood control after an earthquake. The jungle-like sight of towering rock faces and lush primeval forest viewed from the tour boat deck is breathtaking. Autumn Lake Festa Overview Dates: Saturday, October 11; Sunday, October 12; Monday (national holiday), October 13, 2025 Fare: Adults: ¥1,980; Elementary school students: ¥990; Preschool children: Free Departure times: Grieve (capacity: 20) 9:30, 10:45, 13:00, 14:15, 15:30 Kuut (capacity: 25) 10:00, 11:15, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00 Cruise duration: Approximately 50 minutes Special offer: Passengers will receive Harukamaru’s buri katsu (yellowtail cutlet) while supplies last! Present the distributed flyer to receive a discount on the fare. Special events: On the 11th only, a quiz contest by the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team (same-day registration, first 20 people each session, held at 10:00 and 14:00) In the evening there will be a Newcomers’ Exchange (advance reservation required, 17:00–19:00, 25 people, participation fee ¥3,000 includes a boarding ticket※ and food and drink) ※The 16:00 sailing will operate as an exclusive service for Exchange participants. [Apply here] ⇛ https://forms.gle/Dtmf1uxzyCqeZ8zS9...

The heat has cooled down, and it’s about time for outdoor picnics🌸 . When that time comes, I recommend the bread and baked sweets from Karion (Hanasato-ne)! They offer classic breads like anpan and melon pan, plus seasonal breads, so you’ll have a hard time choosing which one to pick💦 Their gateau au chocolat is moist inside, richly chocolatey, and more substantial than it looks😍 . Karion’s breads and sweets are also sold at the Roadside Station Minami Echizen Sanka-ri in Minami-Echizen town, Shikisai, and the Honey Nanjo store!

The Nishihara Festival will be held in on October 12 in the Nishihara district of Uenohara City. It is close to the Okutama area, Tambayama Village, and Kosuge Village. Drive, stop by and take a look. Hiroshi Kadokawa and Ami Mitsuya will perform on stage. You can enjoy one day with a lot of every year, so please go out. Location: 6931 Nishihara, Uenohara City Around Biryukan

Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden. That makes a sunny break all the more precious! A winter sunset seen after a long time looks especially beautiful against the clear air.

"ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shinshu Oyster-Fermentation and Sweets Achieve Balance Autumn Town Walk-" Held in! First Held in in Sakaki Town! While touring the Course in the Sakaki Town of about 9 km, you can taste all the food unique to Sakaki Town at the gastronomy point along the way, and aim for the goal of Bingushiyu-sankan, which is a fascinating experience Events 🎵 In Shinshu Sakaki Town, please enjoy 🌱 a time of healing that slowly relaxes your body and mind Date: Saturday, October 18 Start time: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (25 people start every 15 minutes) Number of participants: 150 Participation fee: 5,000 yen

The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships. The Nakamura House is a large mansion of a Kitamaebune shipowner, featuring a distinctive estate layout and a three-story guestroom wing. It has been open to the public since April 2024. Can you feel the history and romance of the Kitamaebune captains who endured and thrived on the majestic Sea of Japan?

The flyer for the “Waves of Light Project in Suishohama,” held at Suishohama from Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, has arrived!! This is an evening event, so please watch your step when you come. Event Overview Waves of Light Project in Suishohama (Dates) Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Monday, September 29, 2025 (Time) 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (sunset expected at 5:46 PM) (Venue) Suishohama Beach, in front of Parking Lot No. 2 (About 200 meters of shoreline will be lit by lights) Special lighting called “Hololight” will create a breathtaking illuminated shoreline. Blue lights will play with the waves to produce a unique, otherworldly scene. This autumn, indulge in a sublime mindfulness experience of light and waves that you can only enjoy at Suishohama. *The event may be canceled without notice due to sudden severe weather or other unavoidable circumstances. If canceled, we will announce it on the town website. Contact Mihama Town Tourism and Visitor Promotion Division TEL: 0770-32-6705 MAIL: kanko@town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp https://www.town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp/soshiki/11/14780.html...

Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year’s Eve as a way of symbolically cutting off the misfortunes of the past year. In the Imajo area, families make soba at home at the end of the year to serve as their year-crossing noodles.

Vegiful Kitchen, the garden buffet restaurant inside Roadside Station Minami-Shinshu Toyooka Marche, run by the Toyooka Village Tourism Association, has been certified by the Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association! This is the second certified restaurant in Nagano Prefecture. To offer plenty of locally grown vegetables handpicked by vegetable professionals, local farmers ship fresh produce every morning! The ingredients used at Vegiful Kitchen are mainly vegetables and fruits grown in Toyooka Village. Because we source directly from village farmers, the vegetables and fruits we use change with the seasons. Sourcing what tastes best each day lets you enjoy produce that is ultra-fresh, safe, and secure. Our food coordinator devises the dishes that best suit each ingredient at that time. The “garden” in our garden buffet refers to the farms of local farmers in Toyooka Village and neighboring towns and villages. When guests enjoy lots of fresh, delicious local ingredients, it motivates the farmers. Please come and enjoy Vegiful Kitchen, a healthy buffet restaurant that delights customers and farmers alike and helps energize the community!

In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter. How about enjoying the elegant narcissus with its pleasant fragrance?

This is one of the photos I took while visiting Ishikawa Prefecture this summer and being swayed by the Noto Storyteller Railway. I was struck by the scenery that was too beautiful to look at while listening to the painful stories.

This is one of the photos when I went to Kamikochi. Maintenance, fascinated by the unspoiled nature on the other side of the road, I pressed the shutter. I deliberately took a dark shot so that I could convey a quiet space.

Itadori-juku in Imajo offers a charming retro atmosphere! This site contains the remains of a checkpoint that once marked the entrance to the Hokkokukaido. By establishing the checkpoint, it served an important role in regulating travelers on the road.✨ Nearby stand four traditional houses with thatched roofs built in the kogashira style, and they are certified under Fukui Prefecture’s Traditional House Recognition System. If you’re curious, visit and you might enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere.

This is one of the photos when I was traveling to see the cherry blossoms in Yamanashi Prefecture in Spring this year. I visited this temple when I heard that there was a magnificent Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Path. Local grandpas were enjoying a banquet under the cherry blossoms in full bloom. When I saw everyone looking up at the beautiful cherry blossoms overhead, I thought that Spring had come for everyone, and I clicked the shutter.

Hello, this is Waraji, a Koshu local cuisine restaurant. 😄 September is drawing near mid-month, but the late summer heat remains strong and the sun is intense. ☀️ Even so, Shosenkyo Gorge is wrapped in clear air, making it a season to enjoy nature’s beauty. Near our shop, the Crystal Fountain sprays glittering mist and offers a cool, refreshing sight. It’s the perfect soothing spot for this time when summer’s traces still linger. 💧✨ At Waraji, our craftsmen carefully prepare each eel by cleaning, steaming, and grilling it until it turns fragrant, and we serve it as a traditional unaju box. The aroma of our secret sauce whets the appetite, and once you taste it, you’ll want it again—our proud specialty. By the entrance, the seasonal hibiscus (mukuge) blooms beautifully, making it a lovely walk after your meal. With nature, flowers, and delicious food, we hope to refresh both your body and spirit. 🌸 We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb. Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite soba for yourself!

Yellow Cosmos will soon be in full bloom This is Located in in Yamanashi Prefecture "Flower City Park" Spring summer, autumn, and winter, it is also the best 🥹 when it is entwined with Mount Fuji in the Spot when various flowers are in Best time to visit

Ripe astringent persimmons are exquisite♪ You might even eat some as you harvest if you get hungry...

Jonen Peak, the symbol of Azumino Its pyramid-like silhouette stands out clearly from the village Today, many climbers set their sights on this summit! To savor Jonen Peak fully, stay at Jonen Hut — it’s the best choice!! From the hut’s terrace, enjoy the blissful view of the Hotaka range, including Mt. Yari Find information about Jonen Hut here https://www.mt-jonen.com//

Horticulture LABO no Oka offers time and space where visitors can deepen their understanding of horticulture while enjoying it through hands-on experiences of learning, creating, and eating. Full of excitement! Summer LABO news! The experience menu for October to December is packed with seasonal workshops you can only try at this time of year, including “Smoketree Autumn Garnet,” “Christmas Bûche de Noël,” and “New Year’s kadomatsu (pine gate) making.” There are also drop-in experiences that require no reservation, so please stop by when you visit Mihama. Horticulture LABO no Oka https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/noushi/engeitaikensisetsu/event.html... Address: 35-32-1 Kugushi, Mihama Town Phone: 0770-47-6162 Hours: 9:30–17:00 Closed: Mondays (if a public holiday, the next weekday)

Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting! Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each persimmon is picked one by one. That skill is a craftsman’s art! The technique of a mother who has harvested persimmons for 50 years is truly impressive ✨😍

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the merger, we are holding a town business tour stamp rally! Collect stamps at each venue and enter the draw for a chance to win prizes 🎁 For details, please see the site below: (Nagawamachi Town Hall website) https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/soshiki/somu/somukakari/1/20kinen/2525.html... Discover the many charms of Nagawa and join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary together! We look forward to many entries ✨

I was born in Niigata, but I Outbound to Sado for the first time in the summer Vacation. When I visited Sado, I was able to go to a Local festivals at the right time, and this is one of the photos there. The Shishigajo Festival, Held in during the Obon season, is a Local Festival Held in in the Sawada area, and there is a Fireworks Fantasy There are in which music and fireworks perform together in the Finale. When Fireworks went off one after another in time with the song, the audience cheered and Gari sang along. The fireworks launched at close range on the Ocean were powerful enough to and with a thud on the body.

The Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival, which is known as one of the three major Festival in Yamanashi Prefecture, will be Held in for three days from today. This festival, which gives thanks to the five gods of agriculture that bring the fruits of autumn, has attracted the deep faith of local residents and has been passed down since ancient times. The In the town Mikoshi Watari, which is held on the 6th when the main shopping street of National Route 20 is closed to traffic, is a sight to see. Held in: 19:30-21:30 Date: 3 days from September 6 (Sat) to September 8 (Mon) in Reiwa 7) (2025) 6th Day 1: Mikoshi Procession and Stalls (partial) 7th Day 2: Festival float procession, Stalls, 8th Day 3: Performances and Stalls

Hello, this is Crystal Sound ✨ It's September now, but the hot days continue. The sun still shines strongly in Shosenkyo Gorge, yet the occasional breeze hints that autumn is arriving. Relax and enjoy some peaceful time in nature 🍃 At Crystal Fountain, located at the heart of Shosenkyo Gorge, sparkling sprays of water dance on the breeze in a truly lovely way 💎 Do come and experience it for yourself. By the way, the birthstone for September is sapphire. Its stone meanings are compassion, sincerity, and noble ideals. Said to give the wearer confidence and guide them to success, it is also believed to calm irritability and anxiety 💙 Inside our shop you can see natural stones gathered from around the world, including beautiful sapphire rings and necklaces. The photo shows a quartz cluster from Arkansas, USA. Its crystalline clarity is soothing ✨ Please drop by Crystal Sound to discover the many charms of natural stones. All our staff look forward to welcoming you sincerely 😊