Drift Ice and Hamakoshimizu Station The Kushiro Main Line, which connects Kushiro and Abashiri, runs along the Sea of Okhotsk from Shiretoko Shari to Abashiri, and in winter you can see the drift ice from the Car window. The photo shows the rapid Shiretoko Mashu departing from Hamakoshimizu Station on the Kusami Main Line, and the Sea of Okhotsk with drift ice docking Unfolds on the left. If the weather is good, you can see the Shiretoko mountain range in the distance.

Lake Mashu in winter Lake Mashu boasts a depth of No.1 in Japan and is the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Squid Caldera, and it is suddenly deep, and due to its transparency, there is little reflection of light other than blue, and you can see Lake Mashu's Roux, which is especially blue and deep indigo in clear winter. The mountain in the background is Mt. Shari, and Kamuish Island can be seen in the foreground

Sumimata Castle Snow Makeup Sumimata, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture * Aerial view from the sky over the Nagara River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The removal of New Year's decorations had begun. The photo was taken on 1/13. It is a future sea bream lottery that is awarded only to new adults.

The 31st Dondoyaki Commerce Festival 2025 A popular event hosted by Ishida Shoko Shinkokai: Dondoyaki (protective dumplings for warding off evil sold; bringing your own allowed) Free amazake (sweet fermented rice drink) will be distributed, and many food and game stalls will open. The fire department will offer ladder truck rides, and there will be calligraphy and cheer dance performances as well as the Oyama top-spinning contest. Come enjoy the day with your family! Date and time: Sunday, January 19 — 10:00 to 13:00 (held in light rain) 9:30 to 10:00 Ishida Koyasu Shrine Ancient Ritual and Offering Burn 10:00 to 13:00 Dondoyaki Commerce Festival Venue: Jonokoshi Park (1 Higashi-Naruse, Isehara) Access: 10-minute walk from Aikou-Ishida Station South Exit on the Odakyu Line

Crane roost in the frigid cold In the frigid early morning, the roost of the cranes that spring up in the river mist is covered with frost. The frost is dyed in the Sunrise and the cranes begin their activities

Red-crowned crane chirping Tsugai red-crowned cranes chirp to confirm their love for each other

Ōyama Sky Lantern®🌠 2025 On Sunday, January 12, 2025, a Ōyama Sky Lantern® launch was held at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts.✨ Kururin also appeared to cheer, and the event attracted a large crowd. At 700 meters above sea level, the winter air was crisp, and the combination of sky lanterns carrying wishes and the night view was extraordinary. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and everyone involved. ✨OyamaCableCar will run night services and illuminate the line on weekends only through Sunday, January 26, with operations until 7:00 p.m. ✨Amazake will be offered to the first 200 visitors (canceled in case of rain) from 4:00 p.m. Eligibility: round-trip tickets between Oyama Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa-Ōyama Free Pass A ticket ・January 18 (Sat) in front of Sakuraya ・January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat), and January 26 (Sun) in front of Sanshuden ✨Popular characters will appear (canceled in case of rain) Location: Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts Each day at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., 15–20 minutes per appearance ・Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu mascot character "Kanamin" January 18 (Sat) and January 19 (Sun) ・Odakyu Electric Railway child-rearing support mascot character "Mokoron" January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Please come and enjoy a special night view and events on winter Ōyama. Access: From the North Exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line, take bus stop No. 4 bound for "Oyama Cable"—about a 30-minute ride. Get off at the last stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station.

[2025 13th New Year Concert] Isehara Ninth Chorus Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral" Enjoy a concert where the orchestra’s brilliant performance and the choir’s voices blend into a single experience that evokes deep emotion. ◆Date and Time: Sunday, January 19, 2025 Doors open 13:30 Concert begins 14:00 ◆Venue: Isehara Civic Cultural Hall, Main Hall ◆Tickets🎫 On sale at Isehara Civic Cultural Hall and other locations Adults (Advance 2,500 yen, Door 2,800 yen) High school students and younger (Advance 1,000 yen, Door 1,300 yen) ◆Inquiries Isehara Ninth Chorus Executive Committee (Tel. 0463-95-7307) ※Advance tickets are also on sale at the tourist information desk midway up the stairs at Isehara Station North Exit (9:00–17:00)!

Kaiseki featuring seasonal ingredients [Seasonal Chef Recommended Dinner Course]. Limited to 15 meals a day, introducing the Japanese menu for January and February! 🌟menu ・ Seasonal sauce ・Assorted tuna, sweet shrimp, and salmon ・Fried chicken with lemon ・Chicken water cooking ・Salmon roe bowl (incense) ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　Panna cotta with roses and framboise 　Marron Swiss roll cake 　Strawberry Shortcake 　Cream puffs with sweet potatoes 　Cafe gelato 4~5 kinds of desserts are offered 🍰 daily by wagon service 🌟 Delivery time 17：00～21：00（L.O.20：00） 🌟fee 1 person ¥5,200 🌟place B1 Four Seasons Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 💖 hotel's website We look ✨ forward to seeing you

Photographed on January 3, 25. It is Daruma City in Kitain.

“Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road” Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road was selected as one of Japan’s One Hundred Famous Moon Views as a moon to be treasured for generations. For three days around the full moon, on nights when the moon shines especially bright, a lunar path—the Moon Road—appears as moonlight paints a path across the sea. This scene is unique to Higashiizu, where the town’s entire east coast faces the ocean. On the night of the full moon many visitors come with cameras to capture the view. Experience a mysterious moment long spoken of in local legend: “If you pray on the Moon Road under a shining moon, your wish will come true…” Come and see it for yourself. At Izu Kitagawa Onsen, a representative spot for viewing the Moon Road, the “Nekosai Day” event is held on every full moon. “Nekosai” refers to a fixed-net fishery, and Nekosai Day offers prayers for the safety and big catches of fixed-net fishermen, with free charcoal-grilled fish served to visitors. Enjoy this full-moon hospitality in Izu Kitagawa, Higashiizu. (In 2025, Nekosai Day begins on the full moon of February 12.) For details about “Kitagawa Onsen Moon Road” and “Nekosai Day,” please check the Kitagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website. https://www.hokkawa-onsen.com/mangetsu_nekosainohi...

Photographed on January 3, 25. This is a demonstration of the New Year's celebration at Koedo Kurato.

Sunrise rising from Lake Kussharo seen from Bihoro Pass Before dawn, standing on the Bihoro Pass with a frigid wind of 20 degrees below zero Sunrise rises over Nakanoshima Island on the frozen Lake Kussharo as the eastern sky begins to turn white The coming light illuminates the wind and snow crests

Frost dyed in the Sunrise Extremely cold dawn at 20°C below zero The Sunrise dyes the misty ice of the Tsurui Village Snow River in Hokkaido red

Sunset in the village of Echichu Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu When the sun goes down, night falls, and the houses are lit up The lives of the people are still preserved here

Fuji at Dawn View of Fuji over Lake Motosu from Lake Motosu Observation Park before dawn The foothills are dyed orange, and the surface of the lake is also dyed orange The sun is coming up soon

This is the Notsuke Peninsula at the end of the earth Across the Nemuro Strait is Kunashiri Island, which is occupied by Russia Yezo sika deer were standing in the sunset on the cold wind-swept Coast

Snowy Morning Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan. On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan. The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

🌊 Let's explore Miyagawa Bay! 
 Continuing from last time, this time we will introduce "Miyagawa Bay"! The fascinating world of ✨ the sea can be reached in about 90 minutes from Tokyo It is 🤿🐟 a Spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike 📖 Be sure to 👉 check out the highlights on the slides

Today, I visited Mr. 168 for Taiwanese breakfast. Taiwanese noodle tea and zasai buns. Noodle tea is made by mixing wheat flour or whole wheat flour with crushed or ground sesame seeds, peanuts, pine nuts, and walnuts and roasting them. It's like soybean flour and it's delicious. Taiwanese cuisine is also deep.

[Notice] New product♪ Shop information at Roadside Station Iwanai! From Sasaya Shokudo 100% deep sea water — flat-pan method — Pure Salt JUN-EN now in stock!! Including tax, it is 450 yen. "Winter vegetables" grown in a snowhouse in Kyowa Town have arrived 👏 These winter vegetables were raised slowly without heating in the cold winter! How about some fresh-picked produce?

❄️ Winter at Shosenkyo Gorge: behold the frozen splendor of Senga Falls ❄️ Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association 😊✨ This week we’re highlighting “The Charms of Shosenkyo in Winter.” Our featured spot is Senga Falls, a grand cascade with a 30-meter drop 🌊❄️ In winter, Senga Falls combines a powerful torrent with frozen rock walls at its sides, turning the scene into what feels like a sculpture carved by nature. The roar of the waterfall and the surrounding hush intersect to create vistas that look straight out of an ink painting. 🖤🎨 The black-and-white winter palette offers a special atmosphere you can’t find in other seasons. Bring your camera and come experience this one-of-a-kind view in person 📸✨ ❄️ Want to discover more of Shosenkyo’s winter beauty? ❄️ We warmly await your visit!

❄️ Welcome to the frozen Great Waterfall and Itajiki Valley — a winter-only spectacular ❄️ Hello. This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. We bring you “The Winter Charms of Shosenkyo Gorge”! Here, the frozen Great Waterfall and the river through Itajiki Valley weave a mysterious scene✨ It feels like a monochrome painting where time stands still🖤🎨 The colder and longer the low temperatures persist, the more the frozen falls and the crystal-clear river flow create a striking contrast, completing what is truly a “winter-only work of art.” This beauty is not just a must-see for photographers but a must-shoot spot!📸✨ Capture this special view with your camera and share winter at Shosenkyo Gorge on your social media! ❄️ A request for visitors ❄️ The ground in front of the waterfall is frozen and slippery. For your safety, please take great care while walking.

Seven Miles of Snow Coverage Snow piles up on the pines like cotton candy I like it. It is the only sea route on the Tokaido Highway that connects Miya inn and Mulberry inn, and it is said that it was so named because the distance was 7 miles (27.5 km). Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Seven Villages"

❄️ Frost-covered trees have appeared in Shosenkyo Gorge ❄️ Hello from the Shosenkyo Tourist Association! This week we present “Shosenkyo’s Winter Charms.” For visitors to Shosenkyo this winter, the staff of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom have lovingly completed a gigantic curtain of ice. This fusion of nature and craftsmanship creates ice art so stunning it feels like stepping into a fantasy world. Icicles sparkling against the blue sky captivate every viewer ✨🌨️ Be sure to take commemorative photos with this special scenery as your backdrop and share your winter memories of Shosenkyo on social media 📸💙. Likes are sure to pour in! Don’t miss this once-a-winter spectacular ❄️