Nature creates some of the astonishing wonders just like this. This huge snow wall is breathtakingly stunning. This time I visited lake shikotsu ice festival. Amazingly beautiful.

Winter superb view of Lake Okunikko Yuno in Tochigi Prefecture The surface of the lake that freezes in winter and the surface of the lake that does not freeze due to the flow of hot springs The boundaries were stunning For some reason, the snow masses that have piled up are also dusty It is a landscape that I want to leave for the future

[Yokohama Textile Promotion Association] Kanagawa Silk Fair (Notice) We look forward to welcoming you with a packed lineup of activities♪ ◆Event period: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ◆Time: 11:00–17:00 ◆Venue: Silk Center 1st floor special exhibition area Yokohama Scarf Sale Event hall B1F ◆Event details ★Scarf-tying workshop Participation fee: Free Capacity: 10 people per session [Advance registration available] Wednesday, March 13 to Monday, March 18 13:00–14:00 / 15:00–16:00 Two sessions per day We will teach simple, stylish arrangements you can use with your everyday outfits. [No scarves will be provided for loan. Please bring your own.] ★Personal color consultation Participation fee: Free About 15 minutes per person [Advance registration available] Wednesday, March 13 to Monday, March 18 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Discovering the colors that suit you makes fashion more fun. ★Dyeing experience: Make an original scarf / Hand-print stencil dyeing set experience Participation fee: 1,500 yen (fabric fee only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Create an original scarf in your favorite colors while trying dyeing techniques. Hand-print experience: live demonstration of stencil dyeing. ★Silk scarf eco-bag making — Azuma-bukuro (traditional wrap bag) Participation fee: 1,000 yen (silk fabric fee only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Make a simple eco-bag using a silk scarf. ★Scarf grip making Participation fee: 500–1,000 yen (materials only) [Advance registration available] Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 11:30–14:00 / 15:00–16:30 Enjoy easy scarf styling using rings. ★Photo session with the 11th Yokohama Scarf Goodwill Ambassador and Naka Ward character Swingy On-the-day registration Sunday, March 17 13:30–14:00 / 15:00–15:30 ◆Registration & Inquiries Sumiyoshi-cho 1-13, Naka Ward, Yokohama City Attn: Matsumura Kabuuchi 080-1273-7804

Kanagawa Kenmin Hall C × Baroque Sea by Baroque Naoya Otsuka Invites You to the World of Baroque Vol.3 The Allure of Baroque Dances – French Court Dance and Music A five-concert series guided by one of Japan’s leading harpsichordists explores 150 years of Baroque music. For Vol.3, enjoy a special program featuring specialists in Baroque dance and early music. Date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 3:00 PM start (doors open 2:30 PM) Venue: Small Hall Tickets: All seats reserved General 4,000 yen Students 24 and under, limited number 2,000 yen Inquiries: Kanagawa Kenmin Hall 045-662-5901 (main) Children who have not yet entered elementary school are not permitted to attend. Patrons arriving in wheelchairs or with assistance dogs should contact Ticket Kanagawa in advance for inquiries and reservations. Performances may be canceled or changed due to unavoidable circumstances. No entry is allowed during the performance. If you arrive late, please follow the ushers’ instructions. Program and order of pieces are subject to change.

Ikuta Ryokuchi Plum Blossoms (Notice) A few plum blossoms have opened; the usual peak viewing season runs from mid-February to early March. This year, plum blooming appears to be slightly delayed. Ikuta Ryokuchi has a plum grove, and visitors often come for a walk to enjoy the blossoms during the season. The approximately 2,500 m² grove features red and white plum varieties such as Michishirube and Fujibotan competing in beauty. [Ikuta Ryokuchi Plum Grove] Area: 2,500 m² Number of varieties: 25 (as of February 3, 2023) Number of trees: 86 Contact: 7-1-4 Masugata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa 214-0032 Inquiries: Ikuta Ryokuchi East Entrance Visitor Center Phone: 044-933-2300

I can't wait for spring. Please come and ride the flower-filled "Watarase Canyon Railway". Aren't you looking forward to spring? Let's ride the Watarase Keikoku Railway.

I went to Kujukuri Beach in early January 2024. I experienced two mornings, and I was so impressed by its beauty that I went crazy to shoot it. Is it an impression that it is only if you are a citizen of the prefecture without the sea? Ever-changing lights and colors. Is it a scene unique to winter?

We held a Setsubun event. The students made demon masks, and each one is unique! There were demons from Japan and demons from other countries. Which demon are you most afraid of?

Tokyo Asakusa! Snowy scenery of Sensoji Temple. Rare Tokyo snow, exciting!

Tokyo station🚉 Last night was a heavy snowfall that occurs ☃ only once in several years This time, I took a picture of the classic Tokyo station and snow. As it is a famous place, it was 🤣 overflowing with many photographers

Norn minakami is a flower paradise situated in Minakami, Gunma. Many daffodils and tulip blooms here. On backdrop a snow capped Japanese alps also can be seen. A really a memorable experience.

Mizugo Park in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a park on the banks of Kasumigaura and is rich in nature. Tsuchiura City is the No. 1 producer of lotus root in Japan! It is a landscape that I want to leave for future generations.

It is a beautiful bamboo forest in a park in Yokohama.

Isehara Flower Report 2024.02.02 Plum Blossoms - Hinata Yakushi…starting to bloom - Sports Park…in full bloom - Maruyama Castle Ruins Park…in full bloom Under a chillier sky than yesterday, the red plum blossoms are proudly in full bloom. A beautiful weeping plum tree stands in the grounds of Hinata Yakushi, and its view beside the stone lanterns is very picturesque. There is a plum grove on the back hill. Small, charming white plum blossoms are beginning to appear here and there. I found plum trees on a slope inside the Sports Park. These are vivid pink red plums. Cherry trees surround them, making this a spot full of spring blooms. At Maruyama Castle Ruins Park, plum trees that appear over three meters tall line the area. Their overlapping petals are stunning. Some people were enjoying a stroll.

Setsubun Festival Tomorrow The festival will be held at three shrines in Isehara City. ・Lower Shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine…Only for related parties and those who applied ・Sannomiya Hibita Shrine…Koban coin toss at 10:00, 12:00, and 15:00 ・Isehara Daijingu Shrine…Bean-throwing at 15:00 Oni out—fortune in! This ritual drives away evil spirits and prays for a healthy, happy year ahead. There is a tradition that eating as many beans as your age will bring good fortune. Lively bean-throwing ceremonies take place on the grounds of the three shrines in Isehara City. People dressed as the bean-throwing hosts line up on a temporary stage and, with calls, throw lucky beans all at once. The beans are packed in small bags with lottery tickets inside, and local children eagerly scramble to collect them. At Hibita Shrine, the demon-driving ceremony is a highlight and a traditional event. By the way, if you throw beans inside the house, don’t you sometimes find a bean you missed when doing the year-end big cleaning? For details, please see the Isehara City Tourism Association website.

Collaboration between wax Ume plum and cold red Ume plum This is one photo taken at Gunma Flower Highland in Gunma Prefecture. Wax Ume plum and Ume plum are in full bloom at this time of year, and you can enjoy spring a little earlier than Kawazu cherry blossoms. The best time to see it is yet to come, so please visit it.

Kururin House Valentine♡ ~News from Kururin House inside the station~ February starts today. At Kururin House inside the station, the Kururins welcome everyone in a Valentine mood. At the 2023 Dōkan Festival, Kururin marked 10 years since debut, and March 1, the city’s founding day, is celebrated as Kururin’s birthday. Kururin, the official image character of Isehara City, has become a true symbol of the town. He wears a top made from the traditional Oyama spinning top craft on his head. The bellflower mark on Kururin’s back represents the city flower, and they say touching it brings happiness. Responding to Isehara citizens’ fondness for Kururin, the tourism association has planned and proposed various products. The lineup now includes classic Pilot ballpoint pens, notepads and other stationery, nylon eco bags, pin badges, mugs and more. Kururin goods available only in Isehara make great gifts!

Colorful icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" held in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture. Every year, icicles are artificially created to give them vivid colors. It is 😄 very beautiful

[Oiso Town] The 67th Oiso Saigyo Festival (Notice) At the ceremony, awards will be presented to the winners of the haiku and tanka submitted by participants, and in the afternoon we will hold haiku and tanka contests that anyone can join on the day. Date and time: Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 11:00 AM Venue: Shigitatsu-an [Program] 1. Opening remarks 2. Incense offering, tea offering, poem offerings, musical offering, ichigenkin performance, and flower offering 3. Reading of selected haiku and tanka submissions 4. Greeting 5. Guest greetings 6. Awards presentation and prize distribution 7. Closing remarks *The ceremony is planned as of now and may be subject to change.*

[Oiso Guide Association] "Walking the Tokaido Oiso Post Town" This is a tour tracing the historical sites of the old Tokaido Oiso post town from west to east.♪ The tour visits former sites such as the Tokaido pine-lined avenue; Shigitatsu-an, once Oiso’s top attraction in the Edo period; Endaiji, which houses the famed Tora-no-ishi stone that was a Tokaido curiosity; the Edo-facing gate ruins depicted in Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e; and the old Koraiji (now Takakura Shrine), adjacent to the east of Oiso-juku and formerly a goshuin (temple stamp) site. [Date] Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Meeting Time and Place] Oiso Station South Plaza, 9:00 [Capacity] 50 people [Participation Fee] 500 yen (including insurance and materials) plus Shigitatsu-an admission fee (110 yen for residents, 310 yen for non-residents) [How to Apply] Apply via the website [Application Deadline] Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (Reiwa 6) [Course] About 4 km: Oiso Station South Plaza (9:00) – Former Sorokaku (9:20) – Tokaido Pine-Lined Avenue (9:30) – Kamigata Gate Site – Shigitatsu-an (9:40) – Minami-gumi Ton'yaba Site – Honjin Site (10:20) – Endaiji (10:30) – Sannocho Old Road – Edo Gate Site (11:20) – Keshouzaka Ichirizuka (11:30) – Keshou Well – Kokuzo-do Site (11:40) – Takakura Shrine (11:50) Disband *Notes: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking

Hakone Ekiden Museum A display of the Hakone yosegi marquetry trophies awarded to the winners of the outbound race is now on view! Since 1997, with the cooperation of the outbound winners from the 73rd race onward, the Hakone Ekiden Museum has exhibited the Tokyo-Hakone University Ekiden outbound victory trophies in the museum’s special exhibition space through Sunday, March 31, 2024. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Hakone Ekiden, and both the outbound and return legs drew loud cheers from along the course. The runners’ determined efforts to win left a powerful impression. The outbound victory trophies are crafted in Hakone yosegi marquetry, a traditional Hakone craft. Artisans combine woods of different colors to create patterns, so no two pieces are identical. Each trophy is therefore a one-of-a-kind championship cup in the world. Please come and see up close the valuable Hakone yosegi trophies provided for this special exhibition by three schools: Kanagawa University, Toyo University, and Soka University, each representing the races they won. Location: Hakone Ekiden Museum (special exhibition space) Exhibition period: Until Sunday, March 31, 2024 *Please note that the period and contents of the exhibition may change due to circumstances.* Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00–16:30 / Weekends and holidays 9:30–17:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.* Admission: Adults 650 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen (admission fee covers the exhibition) Exhibits: ■ Eleven outbound victory trophies from the 1997 73rd race onward ・Outbound winners for the 73rd, 74th, and 78th races: Kanagawa University ・Outbound winners for the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 90th, 94th, and 95th races: Toyo University ・Outbound winner for the 97th race: Soka University

We will have a booth in Shimokitazawa! Atsugi Hot Spring Village Footbath Experience Event Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10:00–17:00 Some of you may be surprised and think, “Atsugi?” but Atsugi City Tourism Association invited us, and Isehara will also participate in the event! Isehara is promoting tourism through regional collaboration, and together with Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa we will carry out tourism PR in Tokyo. The venue is Shimokitazawa. It’s famous for vintage clothing and soup curry. The central prefecture region will gather in this youthful neighborhood. Mountains, hot springs, and delicious food await. Please look forward to it♪

Shiofune kannonji temple located in Tokyo's ome city is known for the godess of mercy. During the azalea festival the temple surrounding looks very beautiful. It is one of my favorite tourist destination neat Tokyo.

It's a little bit of a long way off, but our school will participate in the multicultural photo exhibition to be held in Hachioji on Sunday, March 24. Please see the photo for details. On the day of the event, students will introduce their country and help them experience different cultures. The exhibits by other organizations are also very interesting. Please come and see it!

[Let’s tour five municipalities in a loop!] Tanzawa-Ōyama–Miyagase Stamp Rally Tour February 1, 2024 (Thursday) – March 15, 2024 (Friday) Stamp spots: Atsugi, Aikawa, Kiyokawa, Hadano, Isehara City Anyone can join by downloading the app to your smartphone! You might discover places you’ve never visited before! Collect three or five stamps to receive a special commemorative gift♪ ★How to participate 1. Download the dedicated app on your smartphone 2. Select the stamp rally participation screen within the app 3. Collect one stamp in each municipality (scan the image) 4. Gather three or five stamps to get a commemorative gift! 5. Answer the survey to enter the prize draw! ★Prizes • Three stamps… Original eco bag • Five stamps… Original blanket ★Prize exchange locations Isehara Station Tourist Information Center, Ekina Kururin House, and four other locations For details, please visit the official Isehara City website.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will guide you through the charm of the city that will make you want to visit Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Best regards! ◆◆◆ What is Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City is located in the northeastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is a vibrant city with a population of about 1.54 million as of April 2023 Reiwa 5. Since it is adjacent to Tokyo, it has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times. It has both the aspect of an industrial zone and the aspect of a city where nature and culture coexist. Kawasaki City has a long history, and in the Edo period, it flourished as one of the 53 Tokaido roads. In addition, Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple has been crowded with worshippers since ancient times, and about 3 million people visit Kawasaki Daishi for the first time alone, and the number of first-time worshippers in 2023 is the third highest in Japan after Meiji Jingu Shrine and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Currently, the King Sky Front, which creates new industries based on world-class research, with a focus on the life sciences and environmental fields, is located right in front of Haneda Airport, making it a hub for open innovation. ◆◆◆ Introduction of sightseeing spots in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ Here are some of the most popular tourist spots in Kawasaki City, albeit briefly. ◇ Tokaido Kawasaki Hostel Exchange Center You can learn about the history of the area at a facility that conveys the atmosphere that flourished as a post town "Kawasaki-juku" on the 53rd line of the Tokaido Highway. ◇Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery It is a museum that exhibits valuable ukiyo-e prints that are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad, directly connected to the north exit of JR Kawasaki Station. ◇ Ikuta Ryokuchi It is the largest urban park in Kawasaki City and is popular as an urban oasis. Admission is free, and many cherry blossom viewers visit as a famous place for cherry blossoms in the spring season. ◇Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum It is a facility where you can experience the world of the works of the national manga artist "Fujiko F. Fujio-sensei" who created "Doraemon". In addition to Japanese, voice guidance is available in four languages: English, Chinese, and Korean, so foreign tourists visiting Japan can enjoy it with confidence. ◇Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium It is a new sensation entertainment aquarium that opened in front of Kawasaki Station in July 2020. Inside the museum, the beautiful watersides of the world are reproduced, and various creatures are exhibited. ◇ Todoroki Ryokuchi It is a park located almost in the center of Kawasaki City, and it is an urban park with facilities such as Todoroki track and field stadium, the home of Kawasaki Frontale of the J1 soccer team, and tennis courts. ◆◆◆ Kawasaki City Factory Night View ◆◆◆ The night view of the factories on the "Metropolitan Expressway Kanagawa No. 6 Kawasaki Line", "Ogibashi", and "around the Shiohama Canal" in Kawasaki City, which has developed as an industrial zone, creates a fantastic contrast of light and shadow, creating a otherworldly scenery. The factory night view cruise, where you can see the night view of the factory area such as the Keihin Industrial Area from the boat, is also popular, and you can enjoy the scenery that can only be experienced here. ◆◆◆ Events and festivals in Kawasaki City ◆◆◆ ◇Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime City It is a festival that represents Kawasaki City, which is held every year in July, and is popular as a summer tradition. The cool sound of about 30,000 wind chimes of 900 types gathered from all over the country heals visitors. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival It is the largest festivals in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, and the highlight is the Great Mikoshi Shrine. In addition, the "Ancient Miyaza Ceremony," a ceremony in which dishes using ancient cooking methods are offered to the gods, is designated as a Kanagawa Prefectural Folk Cultural Property. Kawasaki City is a fascinating city full of unique landscapes where history, rich nature, and advanced industrial areas coexist. Please visit this wonderful city and experience it all. The area around Kawasaki Station is constantly being reborn as a new city in a new history, but when you step into the alley, you will see a row of bars full of Showa retro. We also recommend a trip to find your favorite store in Kawasaki City! We will continue to deliver tourist information about Kawasaki City to everyone, so thank you.

Run through icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture It is held annually from the second half of January to February. Artificially created icicles are very impressive.

Keyakizaka winter illumination is one of the most popular illumination in Tokyo. I enjoyed this beautiful winter illumination on a hop on bus. I enjoyed the beautiful view of tokyo tower from the bus as well. It was a really a memorable day for me.

The Kanto Plain in the warm winter is also in a cold wave for a few days. I managed to find a spectacular view of icicles Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture Ashigakubo no Icicle 2024.1 For vertical composition, please click to enjoy

The world of picture books that can only be seen once every few years This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. In Saitama Prefecture, it doesn't snow very often, so it's not easy to see this kind of scenery. When will it snow next? 🤭