The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street. remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death. #katana #samuraisword

Kiso Town's Winter Tradition "Shirakawa Icicle Group" in Mitake, Kiso Town A huge group of ice pillars with a height of 50 meters formed by the freezing of the subterranean water of Mt. Ontake. Kiso's winter scenic spot. Nature, so the way it grows changes depending on the temperature of the year. Light up started on January 7 this year as well. Fun the ice curtains created by Nature. * There are some dangerous places due to snow and ice, so please be careful when coming. For the latest Scenes of the icicles, please check the Home page of the Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau. We are also Broadcasting the latest status on Instagram→@kisoreporter Even at GoNAGANO, you can enter with "8 Icefalls and Icicle Spots in Nagano Prefecture Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold"! → "8 Icefalls and Icicles in Nagano Prefecture Spot Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold" Date & Time: Monday, January 7, 2024 ~ mid-February 17:30~21:30 Location: Kiso Town Mitake-Ibara area (near Kosaka Hot Spring Keyaki-no-yu) Inquiries: Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau TEL: 0264-25-6000 Also Publication on the Kiso Tourism Federation Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

Photographed 1/25/25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and chocolate Basque cheesecake. Chocolate and black latte go very well together. 😊

Photographed 1/25/25. LEC COFFEE's Limited Time Chocolate Basque Cheesecake. Kumquat sauce and strawberry sauce go well with chocolate. 🍊🍓

At Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the sky of Okhotsk, you can Fun the Illuminations this winter! Pokemon greet you everywhere at Memanbetsu Airport! On the Pick up and drop off deck on the 3rd floor, Alola Locon illuminations are installed, and you can 😊 take a commemorative photo with the runway in the background Locons are also appearing in places such as window panes, stairs, and baggage claim! Use Memanbetsu Airport or if you are nearby, please stop by! 【Venue】 Memanbetsu Airport Lighting period: Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 [Lighting time] 16:00-20:00 * There are cases where the rooftop is closed or the period / time is shortened due to bad weather conditions.

【Dafa Sakura Festival 🥰】 This is the Scene of last year's Sakura Festival. During the Festival period, there are also Light up, You can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a different way from the daytime. I can.

Running sideways through icicles This is being Held in in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture 【Icicles of Ashigakubo】It is a festival. It runs until the end of February, and now is the best time to visit 🤤. 【Held in date】 Lit up Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 17:00-20:00 　　　　　(Advance reservation is required on Saturdays and Sundays) Fee 500 yen (junior high school students and above) 　　　300 yen (elementary school students) 　　　Free for preschoolers * Persons with disabilities discount (certificate presentation): 100 yen discount each Car parking: Roadside Station Ashigakubo 100 cars free of charge Please come and 🚶 enjoy the winter in Yokose Town

Photographed 1/25/25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte. It's very, very beautiful latte art.

Photographed 1/25/25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

[Kashima Fire Festival on Saturday, February 1!] This year again, the Kashimayari Ski Resort will host the Fire Festival on Saturday, February 1 at a special venue on the Nakatsuna slope. The event opens with the Mantō Festival, followed by powerful taiko drumming, torch descents, and a fireworks display you can enjoy. From 5:00 PM, sweet red-bean soup will be served! More details:🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90773/...

✨ The most gourmet tour of the year! ✨ Do you know the best gourmet tour in Hokule'a Shonan? That is [Crab Gurume & Strawberry Picking Tour] 💡 This year, too, Held in on 2/15 (Sat) - 16 (Sun)! Dive 🤿 underwater with a transparency of at least 15 meters during the day Dinner is sashimi funmori, extra-large boiled fish, scallops, Haliotis, Turbo sazae, shrimp 🐟 There! The biggest crab in the world! Up to 🦀 Takaashi Crab More food than you 🍴 can get on the table On the way back on the second day, sweet ~ "Strawberry picking 🍓" A special tour👏 where you can enjoy diving and food to your heart's content The remaining [4 people] are 😊 available Popular tour, so make a reservation as soon as possible 🙏 We look 😋 forward to your participation

Zookeeper: "You're cute today." Pirika: "I'm embarrassed."

Photographed 1/23/25. It is Hanachozu of Happiness Inari Alley.

A landmark of Sapporo City, Hokkaido standing in the clear winter air Former Hokkaido Government Office Building While urban development is progressing, it is an important place that does not change its appearance even after renovation work and shows what it was at that time

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Sakuho Town Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, lies toward the eastern side of Nagano in the central part of Japan, spread out on either side of the Chikuma River like a pair of outstretched wings. We will introduce many attractions and recommended spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so please enjoy. - - - - - - - - - - - Recommended sightseeing spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture - - - - - - - - - - - - ◆Shirakoma Pond Nestled in the vast primeval forest of Kita-Yatsugatake, this mystical lake glistens with clear water. It is the largest natural lake in Japan located above 2,100 meters. The trail to the pond winds through virgin forest of Kometsuga, spruce, and Shirabiso that have stood for centuries, while the forest floor is carpeted with moss as if a green rug has been spread across it. You can easily see alpine plants and the seasonal changes of wild nature here, and the area is also famous as a gateway for climbing and trekking the majestic Yatsugatake peaks. ◆Moss Forest The "Moss Forest," home to 519 species of moss. It was designated a "Precious Moss Forest of Japan" by the Bryological Society of Japan. Step into the woods and you will be struck by an expanse of blue-green moss stretching as far as the eye can see. Around Shirakoma Pond, ten individual forests have been named. Each has its own character and different moss varieties. Be sure to visit the mysterious Moss Forest of Kita-Yatsugatake. ◆Shirakaba Gunseichi (Birch Grove) Regarded as the most beautiful birch grove in Japan, Yachiho Kogen to the northeast sits on a plateau formed by volcanic activity. Some 500,000 birch trees grow across approximately 200 hectares. The tall, pale trunks stand in vertical rows with light green leaves, and the sound of the wind makes this a bright, pleasant forest. The area is also famous for large colonies of Rhododendron kaempferi, mitsuba azaleas, renge azalea, and Enkianthus perulatus, which contrast beautifully with the birch trees to create a rich white woodland. ◆Yachiho Highland Natural Garden Within the expansive grounds, stands of birch, larch, and mizunara oak form varied natural woodland, while clear streams, two waterfalls, and a wide variety of alpine plants change their displays with the seasons to welcome visitors gently. Three walking courses of different lengths are available, and you can enjoy refreshing strolls while listening to the songs of wild birds. ◆Yachiho Highland Arboretum The arboretum sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters. As you walk the highland you can observe natural birch groves, stands of sasa grass, and wildflowers up close. The trails pass streams, ponds, and waterfalls, offering scenes woven from pure water and plants, and you may also spot birds drawn to the water. ◆Komadeike Campground A well-located campground surrounded by what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch forest. Komadeike, the pond that serves as the campground’s symbol, reflects the blue sky and trees like a mirror on clear days, and its beauty is breathtaking. ◆◆Tourist information for Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, is an attractive destination where Shinshu’s beautiful nature and traditions thrive. Cool Japan Video will bring you plenty of sightseeing information packed with the charms of Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you for watching!

J:com "Long Walk (Cho~tto Sanpaku) Kawachi" introduced Fujiidera City! Fujiidera City is packed with historical heritage~! ▼ Osaka Summer Jindomyoji Battle Monument (right in front of Kintetsu and Dōmyoji Station) ▼ Dōmyoji Tenjin-dori shopping street (Shops full of humanity are here now and in the past!) ） ▼ Dōmyoji Temple (also Famous as the temple where "Dōmyoji Temple" originated) ▼ Paris World Exposition Medal (medal awarded at Dōmyoji Temple) ▼ Dōmyoji Temple, etc. It is available on the YouTube channel "J:COM CHANNEL / J:COM TV"! Search for "Long Walk Fujiidera" You may be able to rediscover the charm that you didn't know about! Please take a look! ---------------------------------------------------- What is J:com "Long Walk Kawachi"? A local information program that together with the "mayor" of the city, we will discover and rediscover the pride of the local area and the charm of the city ----------------------------------------------------

The poster for the 2025 Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival is complete!! Each year, we select the gold‑prize photograph from the photo contest held during the festival period for the poster image. We hope many people will visit this year’s plum festival, take lots of photos, and make lasting memories of Tsukigase! From the early‑spring Tsukigase Marathon to the Spring Breeze Plum Village Friendship Festival and sencha tea festival at Romantopia Tsukigase, plus a haiku competition and Nara‑zome textile exhibition, the event lineup is packed with activities!! At the tea houses that open only during the festival, you can enjoy Tsukigase specialties you’ll find nowhere else: Tsukigase hot pot, country udon, wild boar hot pot, plum soft serve, charcoal‑grilled kusa‑mochi, plum roll cakes, and more! May many smiles bloom again this year! All members of the Tsukigase Tourism Association are working hard to prepare and look forward to your visit!

Photographed 1/21/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Enjoying Wabicha with wield the brush. Zen / Wagashi Yokan, which came to Japan along with Zen, was refined over many years to become a complete Japanese confectionary in the Edo period. Zen / Tea Ceremony The tea ceremony was a type of tea ceremony in which Zen ideas were added to the tea ceremony, resulting in the creation of wabicha (a type of tea ceremony). Zen / Calligraphy Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness. ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are. #Zen #kanji #traditional

Honda Tadakatsu, one of the four Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa, entered Otaki Castle in the 18th year of Tensho (1590) for 100,000 koku. The photo shows the statue of Honda Tadakatsu on the Gyotoku Bridge.

Photographed 1/24/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

SAMURAI Armor Samurai fought fair and square in one-on-one battles, which was the samurai way of fighting. During this time, it was not acceptable for the adversary to initiate a fight. If they did, they were considered "cowards. #osakacastle #samurai #calligraphy #katana

Running through with Mt. Fuji in the background This is one photo taken from Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. I managed to capture Dr. Yellow and Mt. Fuji. I was scared because I didn't come out of the clouds until 5 minutes before the day of the event, but I'm 😁 glad I was able to take a safe picture

The 4th edition of HTB "Street on-chan" Tsubetsu Town was broadcast yesterday! This time I visited the library! It is still a new facilities that opened in 2023 when Woodream was built. It was an episode where you could feel the potential of ON-chan. on-chan can do anything. If you missed it or want to watch it again, please visit the program website! https://www.htb.co.jp/chimata/... Here's an off-shot of this time! What kind of place are you going to in Tsubetsu next week? I'm looking forward to it-\(o▽n)/ #Okhotsk #okhotsk #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu #Tsubetsu Town #Hokkaido #Hokkaido #Media appearance #Hokkaido TV #Hokkaido TV #Hokkaido TV #HTB #on-chan #Street on-chan #Off shot

Utonai Lake in January. (Image courtesy of the Utonai Lake Wildlife Protection Center)

2025 (R7) Gari Schedule Winter shuttle bus connecting tourist facilities, souvenir shops, and hotels [Operation period] 《February》　 February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 《March》 March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only Adult¥200 Child¥100 1Day ¥500 * Please pay in cash at the time of boarding

Photographed 1/21/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

[❄️ Introducing Photos Submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Part 2 ❄️] Today we continue showcasing photos submitted to the Winter Gokase 2025 campaign, currently hosted on the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 🤩🎉 @moko.m This entry, like the others, captures everyday winter life in Gokase Town. Each warm photo seems to carry the cheerful voices of children, and viewing them brings joy 🥰✨ Thank you for your submission 👏 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have more submissions to share, so we’ll introduce them little by little 🤗 When submitting, a few people posted using the kanji “五ヶ瀬” for the title “Winter Gokase 2025.” We wondered if those were intended as entries, but please be careful when submitting in the future ⚠️ Use the hiragana “ごかせ”! The correct title is “Winter Gokase 2025” written as 「冬のGokase 2025」!! How to enter (Submission period — through February 28) Follow the Gokase Tourism Association on Instagram (@gokase_kanko), and post with the hashtags “#冬のごかせ2025” and a tag for the photo location (for example: #Unoko Falls) along with your photo 📸 ※Snow and icy roads can be hazardous. Ensure safety when shooting and take care to avoid accidents ⚠️

Aroma of Plum blossoms wafting in the clear winter air. Enjoy a moment in Kanagawa where you will be soothed by the pretty appearance that blooms in the cold. https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/plum_2024...

【Hirabayashi Tahata no Inn Winter Special Project Campaign is 🥰 being Held in】 Until March 31 Regardless of the day of the week or public holidays, 10,000 yen for 4 people, It is a special price of 12,500 yen for 5 people. Pounding rice cakes experience, kite-making experience, starry sky only on Saturdays and Sundays You can make observations. Details ↓↓↓ https://www.tahatanoyado.com//