[500 copies limited sale] Tomioka Castle "Seal of the Castle 70th Anniversary Edition" is on sale! In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system of "Reihoku" on January 1, 1955 (Showa 30) (1955), the 70th anniversary edition of the town system of "Tomioka Castle Seal of the Castle" will be sold 🎊 in a "limited edition of 500 copies" in addition to the "seal of the castle" that is usually on sale Tomioka Castle was attacked twice by a revolt led by Amakusa Shiro Tokisada as a base point on the shogunate side during the "Shimabara-Amakusa Revolt", but escaped the fall of the castle due to desperate defense. It is said 👀 that the seal of the castle of Tomioka Castle, an impregnable castle, has the benefit of "not falling". Please purchase ✨ it at the Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum Selling price: 500 yen for 1 piece (700 yen for a set of 2 sheets of the regular edition and the 70th anniversary edition) Number of tickets sold: First 500 tickets (End of sale as soon as they are gone) Sales start: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) from 10 a.m. on 👈 Castle Festival 🏯 Day! Sales location: Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum 　* Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (Last admission until 4:30 p.m.) 　　Closed Day: Every Thursday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) 　　Phone number: 0969-35-0712 * Please note that we do not sell by mail. For inquiries Reihoku you can also see the Same as above notice from the Historical Materials Center (☎0969-35-0712) or the Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division (☎0969-35-3332) (Reihoku Town hall Official website! )

Photographed 10/18/25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Photographed 10/18/25. Benkei's festival float is praying for safety during the Kawagoe Festival and receiving an exorcism.

On Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20, the Annual Grand Festival of Imamiya Shrine in the western district was held in. On the first day, in the Shinko procession, this year's "Imamiya Reiwa Houkokai" held a Mikoshi ceremony from Mt. Wada to Imamiya Shrine in the morning, distributing lucky mochi and sacred sake to people along the road to ward off evil. In the afternoon, following the Atami Fue Festival, we Parade along the Course of Imamiya Shrine ~ Tenjincho ~ Wadacho ~ Nagisa Koen ~ Tenjincho with the Miya Mikoshi and entered the shrine. With the attendance of the people concerned, the Shinto ritual of the Yoimiya Festival was held at Imamiya Shrine. After Shinto ritual, many people gathered and the Dedication of Kagura, Juvenile Dance, and Shrine Maiden Dance. On the second day, the Shinto ritual of the Annual Grand Festival, a dedication performance by Mr. Ichitaro of Japanese Drums, and the "Shocho Ceremony" were held, in which Mr. Takashi Kishimoto, the master of the Shijo Shinryu Headquarters, served as the master of the sword. On both days, the shrine and the surrounding area were lined with night shops, and not only Adult but also children enjoyed the festival.

For 3 days from 10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun), a music Events titled "Atami Art Fringe Asian Wind" will be Held in at the Shinsui Park "Moon Terrace" and Itokawa Promenade "Dragon Bridge". In a Light up and fantastic venue, you can Fun dances and performances from Asian countries. It takes about 10 minutes on foot between the two venues. Visiting the sites are free of charge, so please feel free to visit us. Date & Time: 2025/10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun) 18:30~20:40 【Shinsui Park Moon Terrace】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 Korea: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Korea: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Thailand: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Thailand: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 【Itokawa Promenade Dragon Bridge】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Vietnam: Toruung performance 19:00~19:20 China: Erhu and Biwa 19:50~20:10 Vietnam: Toruung performance 20:20~20:40 China: Erhu and Biwa 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 India: Sitar & Tabla 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 India: Sitar & Tabla * Light rain and Cancelled due to stormy weather. The contents are subject to change due to weather conditions. (Decided by 15:00 on the day of each day.) We will inform you at the inquiry number below. ） Inquiries / Opera Season Hall Phone 090-4606-1059

📢 Sakai Tourism Concierge will participate in the Czech Festival 2025! ✨ This year, the Sakai Tourism Concierge will participate in the Czech Festival and promote Sakai Tourism PR on stage! PR activities for Sakai tourism are scheduled at ☺ the PR booth of the Sakai Tourism and Convention Convention Bureau Public Interest Incorporated Association. Come and visit us at the Czech Festival! We look ✨ forward to seeing you at the venue 🔍 For details of the Events, please check the social media of "Czech Festival" 🔍 For more information, search "Czech Festival 2025"! https://www.facebook.com/KansaiSakaiCzech/?_rdr...

[Mt. Kiritou] Mt. Kiritou rises to 1,305 meters and is a popular destination for day hikes. It sits near the middle of the Central Divide that runs east to west across Nagano Prefecture. From the summit you can take in wide views of Matsumoto, Ina, and the Suwa area, as well as the Northern and Southern Alps, MtOntake, Yatsugatake, and even MtMyoko on the far horizon. From late April into May, delicate reddish-purple okinagusa flowers greet hikers. [Hiking Routes] Mt. Kiritou has three main hiking routes, each with its own appeal. Choose the route that suits you and give Mt. Kiritou a try! 1. Shimotonishijo Course 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) 3. Central Divide Course Note: In winter, crampons and other cold‑weather mountaineering gear are essential. 1. Shimotonishijo Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 40 spaces Toilets: one men’s and one women’s toilet at Yamanokami Nature Garden Related: Yamanokami Nature Garden, okinagusa This route starts at Shimonishijo to the north of Mt. Kiritou. From the Yamanokami Nature Garden parking area it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. From the parking area you walk along forest paths through the Nature Garden and past Tamarazu no Ike toward the trailhead, warming up your legs before the climb. 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) Access by car: about 20 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Ono Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: temporary toilets available (closed in winter) Related: Mt. Kiritou winter sample itinerary This route starts from Ono to the south of Mt. Kiritou. The trail passes historic spots such as the Kattori Castle Ruins and a stone monument to Ontake Daigongen. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from the parking area, and it is the steepest of the three courses. 3. Central Divide Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: none Related: Oshibayama, nirinso (two‑leaf anemone) The trailhead lies slightly toward Shiojiri from the watershed park at Utou Pass. The route climbs via Oshibayama to Mt. Kiritou and takes about 2.5 hours. The scenery and terrain change rapidly on the way to the summit, offering a varied mountain trail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requests for a safe and enjoyable climb of Mt. Kiritou Please protect plants for nature conservation. Take your trash home to help protect the environment. The Mt. Kiritou area experiences frequent lightning, so monitor the weather carefully. Do not enter any prohibited areas. Never start a wildfire. Be aware of dangerous wildlife such as bears, hornets, and poison‑sumac species.

🌳 "The 68th Sakai City Greening Festival" will be held in 🌳 at Daisen Park Let's go out to Daisen Park with a Leisure Seats to Held in a Events to convey the importance Stalls 🍔🥤 of greenery at Daisen Park Kitchen Car, a symbol park of Sakai CityLet's 🎵 ☺ go out to Daisen Park with a 📅 Held in Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 10:00~16:00 📍 Location: Sakai City Daisen Park, Lawn square, etc. 🔍 For details, search for "Sakai City Greening Festival"! https://www.sakai-park.or.jp/event/2025/08/68.html...

📢From October 4th, the gas balloon "Osaka Sakai Balloon" was finally operated in Daisen Park! 🎉 From about 100 meters in the air, you can ✨ see the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku and the surrounding Kofun Tumulus 🔍 For details, search for "Osaka Sakai balloon"! https://osaka-sakai-balloon.com//

🌰 Special Feature on the Taste of Autumn ~Kanmoat Area~ The autumn of appetite has finally arrived! 🍁🍂 In the Kanmoat area of Sakai, there are many shops that sell not only sightseeing spots, but also sweets made with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc., and autumn gourmet foods made with mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms. 🌰🍠 Let's ♪🌈✨ enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area and taste the seasonal taste of autumn 🔍 For details, search "Sakai Autumn Taste Special Feature"! https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/feature/detail/96...

💡 Applications are now being accepted for the series of lectures "Iron Blacksmith Mansion with Science"! (Regional collaboration project between Sakai City and Kansai University) 🌈 We will Held in a series of lectures at the Iron Smith Mansion "Iron Smith Mansion Connected by Science"! Sakai City and Kansai University have Implementation joint research and research on iron forge houses, and have widely Broadcasting the results through regional collaboration projects. In recent years, we have been conducting research and surveys not only in history but also with researchers in various fields, and analyzing valuable documents remaining in the iron blacksmith house from various perspectives. Held in a series of lectures to Open to the public these results. In addition to history, we will uncover a wealth of documents that have been handed down to the Iron Blacksmith House from various fields such as Information and metallurgical engineering. ✨ 📅 Held in: (1) Sunday, October 12, 2025 *Ended (2) Sunday, November 9, 2025 (3) Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00~, 14:00~ *About 1 hour each time 📍 Location: Iron Forge Mansion 🕰 Opening Hours: 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) 💰 Admission fee: 500 yen https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/oshirase/r7sakai_kandai.html...

At the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center, there are many Sakai ✨ goods that are perfect for memories of your trip Standard Sweets, as well as unique items with World Heritage and Kofun Tumulus motifs! 🔑 Of particular note is the keychain that Hello Kitty and Kofun Tumulus collaborated on! There are two limited designs. Both are too cute, so be sure to get both! 🎨 The acrylic figure stand is actually a 2-way specification that can also be used as a keychain! Not only can you decorate it, but you can also attach it to your bag and go out with it ♪ 📚 In addition, stationery such as sticky notes, paper clips, and masking tape that can be used for work and study, glasses wipes that are easy to carry, and magnets are also popular! They range 😊 from practical to collectible Souvenirs of Sakai are sure to visit the Sakai Station Tourist Information Center!

🍁11/16 (Sun) [Morning yoga at the Temple] We are looking for participants! When you can feel the deepening of autumn, why don't you 🍁☀️ spend a refreshing morning at Myoho Temple? At the turn of the season, when the autonomic nervous system is likely to be disturbed, yoga and gentle porridge to improve your physical condition and refresh 🌿 your mind Matcha and Japanese sweets from the 🍡 deputy resident We look 😊🎶 forward to your reservation Held in: Sunday, November 16 Venue: Myoho Temple (4-1-3 Higashi, Nakanomachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi) Meeting time: 8:20 Fee: 5,000 yen, 5,100 yen with rental mat For details, search 🔍 "Sakai Morning Yoga"

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float in Shita Town and Benkei. The photos of the Kawagoe Festival will continue, but I would be grateful if you could accompany me. 🙇‍♀️

🎈 Approaching the "tradition" and "individuality" of Sakai's bamboo crafts! Held in two exhibitions in Sakai City Museum ／ Approaching the tradition and individuality of "Sakai bamboo crafts"! ✨ ＼ We will 💫 exhibit dynamic spatial art works by bamboo craftsman Takeunsai Tanabe, who also exhibited his works at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 📅 : 9/20 (Sat) ~ 11/3 (Mon) 📍 : Sakai City Museum ( @sakai_city_museum ), Tea Room "Shin-an" 💰 : Special Exhibition Admission Fee 🔍 For details, search "Sakai City Collection Art Works Exhibition"!

Photographed 10/18/25. The festival float began to move. It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. At the beginning of the towing of the festival float, the head of the pigeon sings a work song called "Wood Crafting". It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

The spring water from Mt. Yotei in Niseko exceeded 💧 30 degrees Celsius even though it was Hokkaido, but it was a very cool and abundant time that reminded me of the importance of a Water source. It was around the time that Niseko's water problem was a hot topic.

Photographed 10/15/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Carrot Mont Blanc Tart.

Photographed 10/15/25. This is CAFE ANDON's Carrot Mont Blanc Tart. I enjoyed the taste of autumn. 😊🌰

[We will announce the Tomioka Castle Castle Festival on the radio! ] 】 We would like 📻 to announce the Reihoku"9th Tomioka Castle Castle Festival" to be Held in on Sunday, October 26 on FM Kumamoto "Good Travel Kumamoto Tourism School" The broadcast will be from 10/23 (Thursday) 18:08, so please 👂 listen to it Also, for post about the castle festival Held in, be sure to check out 👀 the quoted post below! !️

At the Roadside Station Kaigoku Shimoda Minato 2nd Floor Gallery, Ikuko Suganuma Water Painting Exhibition will be held in from tomorrow. There are also works that depict the scenery of Izu, and the soft touch makes you feel a simple and warm world. The main image of the leaflet is a sunset view seen from the Hotel Yamadaya in Shimoda City. [Date & Time] October 21 (Tue) ~ October 26 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 * The first day is 12 o'clock ~, and the last day is until 13 o'clock. [Place] Roadside Station Kaigoku Shimoda Minato 2nd Floor Citizens Gallery 3 Please stop by.

LEC COFFEE's café mocha and quiche ( 🥓🍄 🟫🍠 ). Thank you very much for the two days of the Kawagoe Festival. Thank you very much. 😊

This is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival.

Continuation 🍁🍁 of the garden introduction This season's business will end on 10/26 (Sun) "Naka Satsunai Art Village" and "Rokka no Mori" 🎵🎵 In the Naka Satsunai Art Village Garden, the trees at the entrance and the boardwalk are turning red and yellow 🍂🍂 Walk along the sleeper promenade and enjoy 😍 the museums and the tunnel of Autumn leaves The Rokka Forest is dotted 😊 🎵🎵 with galleries such as the Sakamoto Naoyuki Memorial Hall, the Drawing Hall, and the Wrapping Paper Museum wrapped in Rokkatei wrapping paper https://www.rokkatei.co.jp/facilities/%e4%b8%ad%e6%9c%ad%e5%86%85%e7%be%8e%e8%a1%93%e6%9d%91/...

The rain and wind were so bad that we left the festival float procession in front of Kawagoe City Hall early.

It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of Kishimachi 2-chome and Kibana Sakiyahime Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

LEC COFFEE's Original Chai and Hot Sandwich (🥓🥚🥬). It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival.

I'm going to enjoy it today. 😊

The Kawagoe Festival has begun. It is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami Lion in front of Maruhiro Department Store.