#001 Hello! This is the Tsunocho Tourism Association. Tsunocho belongs to Koyu District in Miyazaki Prefecture and sits in the prefecture’s central region. To the east lies the Hyuga-nada Sea, and to the west stretch the ridges of MtOsuzuyama, one of Japan’s 200 famous mountains. Known as the “town of mountains, waterfalls, and fruit,” it’s rich not only in nature but also in agricultural, livestock, and marine products. On the Tsunocho Tourism Association account, we’ll share information to make you want to visit Tsunocho, so please follow along! For our first post, we’ll introduce what kind of town Tsunocho is, the key points we want to convey, and a bit about the Tsunocho Tourism Association. Access to Tsunocho By plane and by car Haneda to Miyazaki: about 1.5 hours; from Fukuoka: about 4 hours Itami to Miyazaki: about 1 hour; from Kumamoto: about 3 hours Fukuoka to Miyazaki: about 40 minutes; from Kagoshima: about 2.5 hours From Miyazaki Airport By JR Nippō Main Line to tsuno station: about 1 hour By car via the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway to Tsuno IC: about 1 hour 10 minutes What kind of town is Tsunocho? First, here’s an introduction to Tsunocho. Tsunocho has a total population of about 9,300 (April 2025) and is a town with very active agricultural and livestock production. The town is also working to revitalize the fishing industry through an onshore aquaculture initiative called the Fisheries Dream Future Project. Tsunocho preserves many historic sites, including the venerable Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tsuno Shrine, listed in the Engishiki register of shrine names, and the Akagi Family Residence, a valuable house that served as lodging for feudal lords and government officials in the Edo period. Every year on August 1 and 2 the town holds its largest summer event, the Tsuno Shrine Summer Festival, when a golden mikoshi and four neighborhood taiko floats parade through town. Visitors come not only from within the town but also from other cities and prefectures. Town tree: ginkgo. Town flower: Osuzu winter orchid. Town bird: Japanese white-eye. A brief history of Tsunocho Next, a short look at Tsunocho’s history. The modern Tsunocho formed in 1889 (Meiji 22) when Tsuno Town and Kawakita Village merged to create Tsuno Village. Thirty-one years later, in 1920 (Taisho 9), Tsuno was established as a town, and in 2020 (Reiwa 2) it celebrated the 100th anniversary of its town status. The old village name Kawakita still appears today as a ward name. Tsunocho sightseeing spots Next are Tsunocho’s sightseeing spots. The town has many famous and lesser-known attractions. Here are two carefully selected highlights. 1. Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tsuno Shrine Affectionately called Ichinomiya Shrine by locals and indispensable to telling the Miyazaki myths, Hyuga Province Ichinomiya Tsuno Shrine exudes a solemn atmosphere and feels powerful. Legend says that six years before Emperor Jimmu’s accession, he stopped in this area while moving eastward, prayed for national peace, safe seas, and lasting military fortune, and enshrined the deities here. The shrine’s principal deity, Ōkuninushi no Mikoto, is associated with blessings such as fertility, because he took many wives and fathered many children; recovery from illness, due to establishing medical practices and helping many people; and business prosperity, among other benefits. 2. Roadside Station Tsuno Opened in 2013 to help revitalize a town worn down by the 2010 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, Roadside Station Tsuno showcases the agricultural town’s proud selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood. The station also sells original local products made from regional ingredients. The most popular item, the tomato twisted fry, draws repeat customers from both inside and outside the prefecture. Packed with Tsuno’s charms, Roadside Station Tsuno is well worth a visit. Tsunocho specialties and gourmet foods Next are Tsunocho’s specialty products and local cuisine. The town offers numerous specialty agricultural and livestock products. Here are three highlights. 1. Tomatoes Tsunocho offers an ideal environment for growing tomatoes. Tomatoes grown here benefit from the Osuzu Mountain Range’s water, the sea breeze from the Hyuga-nada Sea, and a mild climate, producing exceptional flavor. The town grows many varieties, including the much-sought-after Nigo 25 and the honey-sweet Furutika, so comparing varieties is a delight. 2. Grapes Tsunocho produces more than 30 grape varieties, including Shine Muscat, Sunny Rouge, and Kyoho. Recently, a variety called Suzuka, sometimes called the black muscat, has attracted attention for its refreshing muscat-like taste and aroma when you bite into it. 3. Tsuno Wine Speaking of grapes, Tsuno Wine is made from the grapes introduced above. Committed to using 100% grapes from Osuzu (around Tsunocho), these wines express the local terroir. A rosé made from the Campbell Early grape was selected for Wine Report’s “World’s Top 100 Wines” in 2004, and many other Tsuno wines have won domestic and international awards. Tsuno wines are so delicious they attract repeat visitors from abroad as well as within Japan. Tsunocho Tourism Association Finally, about our tourism association. We use social media to promote Tsunocho and handle everything from preparing to running local events. Recently, we have offered rentals for Osuzu Campground on MtOsuzuyama and electric bicycles. Through Cool Japan initiatives, we work to share Tsunocho’s charms and provide useful information to help visitors enjoy their stay. We appreciate your support!

The famous Great Buddha of Tsubozaka Temple in Nara Prefecture was crowded with tourists from overseas with many languages flying around.

It is the Ruins of the Castle Turrets of Kubota Castle in Senshu Park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The collaboration between the cherry blossoms and the horn Turrets was very beautiful ✨ From the observation deck of this corner Turrets, you can overlook Akita City. Spring is a famous landmarks 🌸 for cherry blossoms and azaleas There was a cherry blossom Festival in Senshu Park, and it was ❣️ a lot of fun to see a lot of stalls and Stalls It's within walking distance from Akita Station, so I think ❣️ it's very easy to go sightseeing It seems that you can enjoy various flowers not only in Springs but also throughout the four seasons, so I would 😃 like to go again if I have the opportunity

Learning calligraphy is said to help children develop concentration, correct posture, etiquette and the ability to express themselves. It also helps children to learn to write beautifully, leading to increased confidence and ambition. - Benefits of learning calligraphy: Improved concentration➤ Writing requires attention to stroke order and balance, which can improve concentration. Correct posture➤ Calligraphy is done sitting on the floor, which helps to develop correct posture. Courtesy➤ Students can learn etiquette such as how to hold a brush, ink rubbing and paper handling. Improved self-expression skills➤ Allows students to express their feelings and thoughts through writing. Developing self-confidence➤ Being able to write well and achieving goals can boost your confidence and aspirations. Relaxation➤ Writing letters with a brush and ink in a quiet environment helps to relax and relieve stress. Preparation for primary school➤ It is also an opportunity to practise pencil holding and writing order before entering primary school. #Calligraphy #kanji #kimono #shodo

Osaka Festival! — EXPO2025 Spring Showcase The Osaka Festival — EXPO Spring Showcase will take place at the Osaka-Kansai Expo EXPO Arena. Around 40 floats and platforms gathered from across Osaka, including danjiri, yagura, and taiko-dai, will come together in one place! A vibrant lineup of energetic festivals will open Osaka Week. From Sakai City, the Keana-cho danjiri and the Shinzaikehama futon taiko will be demonstrated and exhibited. 📅 Dates and times: Friday, May 9 — Danjiri Keana-cho (Naka Ward) Saturday, May 10 — Futon Taiko Shinzaikehama (Sakai Ward) 🔴 Registration: No advance registration required Anyone attending the Osaka-Kansai Expo is welcome to join. 🏠 Venue: Osaka-Kansai Expo EXPO Arena 🔍 For details, search “Re-Discover”! 🔍 Also be sure to check the Sakai Tourism Guide Expo special site (If you come to Expo, please come to Sakai too). We look forward to seeing you there!😄

📍 “Futari demo Sakai” Heart-Pounding Darts Journey! 🎯🚶‍♂️ Decide destinations with a dart throw and solve challenges about each spot as you tour the city on this fresh travel experience.✨ Rediscover Sakai’s charms and set off on an exciting adventure.💡💛 📅 Event Period: March 14 (Friday) – May 31 (Saturday) ✅ Free to participate 🆓 ✅ No reservation required 📆✖️ ✅ Win prizes 🎁🎯 🔍For details, search “Futari demo Sakai” on the Sakai Tourism Guide website!

The schedule of the Kuniyoshi Castle History Course in 2025 (Reiwa 7) has been decided! We look forward to your participation. Appearance of Mr. Awaya, the lord of Kuniyoshi Castle, talking with his descendants (tentative) Date & Time: May 6, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 14:00~15:00 Lecturer: Yuki Yabui (grandson of Ujiko (shrine parishioners) of Kuniyoshi Castle) 　　　Yasuhiro Ohno (Director, Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum) Wakasa Takeda's residence, Goseyama Castle (tentative) Re: Under control Lecturer: Curator, Culture and Tourism Division, Department of Economy, Trade and Industry, Obama City Summer Vacation Workshop (1) Let's make Kuniyoshi Castle paper crafts Date: July 27 (Sun) ~ August 17 (Sun) Every Sunday and Holidays Summer Vacation Workshop (2) Let's make a Original seal of the castle Date: July 26 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun) *Closed days Location: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum, Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama-cho) Capacity: 30 people each Course fee: Free in principle * Advance reservation required. Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. * For the Summer Vacation Workshop, please prepare the Ingredients fee. 　The amount will be announced as soon as it is confirmed. Application / Inquiry Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Address 25-2 Sagaki, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Phone 0770-32-0050 FAX　0770-32-0057

4/19 (Sat) ~ 5/6 (Tue, substitute holiday) "History of Izu and Mishima Taisha Shrine" (admission free) is being held in! #1 minute walk from Marunouchi Exit of Tokyo Station #KITTE B1F "Tokyo City Eye" #Mishima Taisha Shrine's "Great Repairs of Reiwa" will approach the charm of Izu and Mishima Taisha Shrine with photos of glass plates, Other Video works, expert talks, etc.! https://tokyocity-i.jp/event/9457/...

A sea of clouds to yourself This time, an aerial portrait with a drone! This is a "sapling Ruins of the Castle" with a Ruins of the Castle in the sky. A place known only to those who know it as a sea of clouds Spot in Gifu Prefecture. From the Observation decks of the Ruins of the Castle, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama. The day after it rains, the day after that, the day after that, is the aim of the sea of clouds. Gifu Prefecture Nakatsugawa City "Naegi Ruins of the Castle" 2025/4/12

The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum was built in 1925 as the former Yasuda Bank Yamaga Branch, and this year marks its 100th anniversary. It is the first reinforced concrete building in Yamaga, and it is a historical building with various designs and features everywhere, including an Ionic style exterior. After that, it was used as "Higo Bank Yamaga Branch", and now it is registered as a national registered tangible cultural property and is used as a base point facilities for broadcasting the charm of traditional crafts and Yamaga lanterns. The Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum exhibits a number of masterpieces of Yamaga lanterns. Enjoy the world of "Yamaga lanterns", which can be said to be synonymous with Yamaga.

Night light at Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka In the old days, the lamp brought countless people to I guess I guided 🎵 them and relieved them

Calligraphy is a hobby that can be enjoyed with friends. Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture and art. Exposure to a large number of calligraphy characters nurtures intelligence and sensitivity. It has also been proven that writing letters by hand has a positive effect on the brain. #Calligraphy #shodo #kanji

On May 11, the Oda Shrine Annual Grand Festival is held. Dedication includes the King's Dance, the Lion Dance, and the unique "Sosso". Oda Shrine Annual Grand Festival Held in May 11 (Sun) Location: Oda Shrine Mihama-cho Sada 97-6 "Sosso" invites laughter, Oda Shrine's "King's Dance" https://www.view-wakasamihama.jp/trip-07-01... * The Dedication of the King's Dance is said to be around 16 o'clock, but the time is often around due to Shinto rituals. Even if you only want to see the King's Dance, we recommend that you wait at Oda Shrine in the early afternoon and keep your schedule open until late in the evening.

【Access】 Access to Nagiso Town is mainly by JR, local buses, and Taxi. We will inform you 🚌✨ of the timetable and how to get on the bus You can also check it on the HP Access page! Search for 🔍 "Nagiso Tourism Association" or "Burarinagiso" ▶︎ Bus ・ The number of trains is small, so please check the ⚠️ time in advance ・ You can check how to ride from the 7th image ・Bus tickets are on sale at the Tsumago Tourist Information Center! (Tsumagoro to Magoro or In the town range only) ・ You can pay the driver in cash when you get off the Car (2,000 yen bills, 5,000 yen bills, and 10,000 yen bills cannot be used) ・ In order to prevent congestion when getting off the car, please 🎫 purchase tickets in advance as much as possible ▶︎Taxi Nagiso Kanko Taxi🚕 Sales Office Tsumagoro First Car Parking Lot Business hours 7:00-19:00 (subject to change in winter) * Taxi is always stationed at Nagiso Station. * Please make a reservation in advance outside business hours. * There are that it may be difficult to arrange immediately during crowded Time Slots, so please come with plenty of time ▶︎JR Nagiso Station Ticket Sales Window 🎫 Business hours 7:50-16:05 Closed hours 11:10-11:30, 12:35-13:15 * IC cards are not supported. * Outside the business hours, please Boarding without a ticket and pay at the station where you get off Car (please take a numbered ticket when Boarding) * Use 💳❌ credit cards * Since there is only one ticket purchase window, it is very crowded, especially in the evening. We recommend that you purchase in advance during a free morning Time Slot / Time of Day or at another station * Nakatsugawa Station accepts credit card payments. * Use IC cards from Nakatsugawa Station to Nagoya Station ▶︎JR Nagiso Station / Information Center Business hours 8:00-17:00 Closed hours 11:10-11:30, 12:35-13:15 If you have any problems, please ✨ feel free to drop by

The Annual Grand Festival of Yami Shrine, which was held every year on May 1, will be held only on May 1 from this year, and on May 4, it will be held with the Dedication of Gozen, the Shinto ritual to welcome money, the Great Bill Pressing, the King's Dance, the Lion Dance, and other Dedication events. Please note that the schedule has changed. Yami Shrine Annual Grand Festival Thursday, May 1 festival May 4 (Sun) Gozen Dedication, Shinto ritual, Great Money Pressing, King's Dance, Lion Dance, and other Dedication Events * The schedule of events such as the King's Dance and the Lion Dance is Publication on the linked Yami Shrine Home Page, but the time may vary due to Shinto rituals. Even if you only want to see the King's Dance, we recommend that you wait at Yami Shrine in the early afternoon and keep your schedule open until late in the evening. http://www1.kl.mmnet-ai.ne.jp/~mimi-jinjya/...

Minazuki Shrine ⛩️ in Matsuzaka, Mie Prefecture A small and neatly organized atmosphere It's a 🎵 nice space The shrine and the komainu were also beautiful, but to the mountain god I was strongly attracted to it 🤲

~ Samurai Habits ~ Every morning a samurai prepares for death. In the quiet of the morning, he imagines himself being struck by lightning, doused by fire, or cut to pieces with a sword or spear. It is hard to remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death. 〜Make this activity a memory of a lifetime ~ For activities where you can wear samurai armor and have your photo taken with Osaka Castle in the background: ➤Rise Plan ➤Honor Plan ➤Bushido Plan For tour guides: ➤Holy Land Pilgrimage Osaka Castle, Tamatsukuri Area, Tennoji Area

[Events Information] Kyushu's three major Spring Festivals "Odaishi-san" will come ❗️ again this year 📆 Friday, April 18, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 20, 2025 📍 Daishi Imayama (2-3998 Yamashita-cho, Nobeoka-shi) 🚶 ♂️ 15 minutes walk from Nobeoka Station 📞 Contact: Imayama Daishi Sponsorship Association (Nobeoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry) 0982-33-6666 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🚗 Car Information 🚗 If you come by Car, please Use the Furukawa Riverbed free parking spaces (which accommodates about 400 cars). Please Use the free shuttle bus from our Car to the Nobeoka Station West Exit Highway Bus Stop! 【Operating date and time】19th (Sat) 9 a.m. ~ 6 p.m. 20th (Sun) 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Also, from the entrance on the east side of Imayama Daishi, Imayama Daishi is convenient by shuttle Taxi (200 yen per person)! 【Date and time】18 (Fri), 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun) 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This festivals is filled with the prayers of the historic Kobo Daishi and the passion of the Local people. On the last day, at the daimyo procession parade, gorgeous costumes will color the city! Enjoy the hospitality and imitation work unique to "Odaishi"! Let's ✨ enjoy Odaishi with all your family and friends this year *For details, please see the Home page of Daishi Imayama. https://www.imayamadaisi.com//

Children begin to develop an interest in letters around the age of 3 or 4, and learning calligraphy can help them develop self-confidence, concentration, and good manners. Advantages of learning calligraphy for children Learn to write beautiful letters Improve concentration Learn posture and etiquette Increases self-confidence and ambition Develops the ability to think and be creative It is one of the art forms that easily expresses individuality and allows you to hone your own sensitivity and expressiveness. #Calligraphy #kanji #kimono #SamuraiExperience #tatemG

- Students will learn the basic stance of the katana. 1) Middle stance 2) Upper stance 3) Lower stance 4) Eight-phase stance (5) Side stance - From these stances, swing the sword. Swing. Swing. Swing. When swinging down, do not use your arm strength, but swing with the weight of the sword. If you are swinging correctly, you will know if you are swinging correctly because you will hear a "hirun" sound. #katana #samuraiSword #bushido #kimono

When children learn calligraphy, they learn to write beautifully. The benefits are especially great if they start learning before they start developing habits, so if they start by around age 5, they may have beautiful writing for a lifetime. In addition, calligraphy, as an ancient Japanese art, also teaches manners such as greetings and respect. #kanji #kimono #calligraphy #OsakaCastle

Manda Pit Multilingual Guide System 💁 ♀️✨ At Manda Pit, you can Use a multilingual guide system as well as a Japanese! Scan the QR code on the image or Use it →http://www.mandako.jp// here! #Kumamoto #Arao #Manda Pit #mandako #MiikeCoalMine #MandaPit #미이케탄광 #만다갱 #Miike 煤矿

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

Chowa Town Karasawa no Dōsōjin Dōsōjin near Nakasendo Karasawa Ichirizuka. A testament to the fact that you have been watching over me for a long, long time. Pine trees grow 😮 between the steles

🔪✨ Knife Factory and Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery Tour 🏭🔍 ~ Experience Sakai’s blade-making culture, where craftsmen’s skills shine! ~ Held on Thursday, May 29; Thursday, August 28; and Thursday, November 27! ✨ A special public opening of the factory that produces the world-renowned Sakai Takayuki kitchen knives! 🛠️✨ 🔹 May 29 is a special edition! Includes a Sakai Takayuki petty knife 🔥 ▶ Special plan for the JR Destination Campaign (DC)! 🔹 Highlights 🔹 Tour the Sanpou factory to watch knife-making processes (blacksmithing, rough grinding, etc.) 🏭 🔹 Visit the gallery displaying about 500 knives 🔍 🔹 Try a simple knife sharpening experience! ✨ 🔹 May 29 only: receive a Sakai Takayuki petty knife as a gift 🎁 💰 Participation Fee 🔹 May 29: ¥15,000 (includes petty knife 🎁) 🔹 August 28 and November 27: ¥4,000 📌 Application Deadline: Until 3 days before each event date! 🔍 For details and to apply, search for "Knife Factory and Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery Tour with Simple Knife Sharpening Workshop"

📢 Osaka Destination Campaign is here! 🎉✨ ✨Special Osaka DC experiences from April 1 to June 30 only! 📍Sakai offers a host of special experiences!📍 🛕 Kofun stroll｜Walk atop the normally off-limits Oritsuka Kofun!⛰️ 🌳 Japanese garden tour｜See a gardener’s craft up close🌿✨ 🍵 Tea ceremony experience｜Authentic thick and thin matcha services🍃🎁 🔫 Gunsmith (teppo blacksmith) house guide｜Romance of Edo-period history🏯 🖼️ Mucha exhibition｜Lost oil paintings paired with Sakai’s dantsu rugs🎨 🌷 Harvest Hill｜70,000 tulips in full bloom🌼 📖 Check the Osaka DC official website for details! Which one would you like to join? Tell us in the comments 💬

Light up of Nijo Castle in Kyoto. This photo is the Karamon (cherry blossom guard) of projection mapping, I will post a photo of the dragon god reflected in the gate.

Yachiyoza Theater Story ~Yamaga Lantern Dance Regular Performance~ "Yachiyoza Theater Story ~ Yamaga Lantern Dance Regular Performance" is a special program that includes a Visiting the site of the Yachiyoza Theater, a Meiji playhouse that is more than 100 years old, and Appreciation of the Yamaga Lantern Dance. The lantern dance seen in an extraordinary space that seems to have traveled back in time to the good old days is remarkably lustrous! Enjoy a luxurious time where you can experience the charm of Yamaga all at once! [Place] Yachiyoza Theater 【Held in】 Held in dates from the following URL. https://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com/sp_page01.php... 【Date and time】 Once a day, 10:30 a.m. (approx. 60 minutes) ・Screening of Nankyoku "The Story of the Birth and Reconstruction of the Yachiyoza Theater: Wasamon" (Nanikyoku Master Koyuki Minatoya) ・Yamaga lantern dance performance ・ Yachiyoza theater guide, commemorative photo with dancers 【Admission Fee】 Adult: 1,530 yen/person (Yachiyoza Theater admission fee + lantern dance appreciation fee 1,000 yen) Elementary and junior high school students: 770 yen/person (Yachiyoza Theater admission fee + lantern dance Appreciation fee 500 yen) * There is also a group discount (15 people or more) and a common admission ticket that includes admission to the Yachiyoza Theater and the Lantern Folk Art Museum. * Includes a shopping voucher that can be used at Yamaga shops 【Information】 ・ From 10:30 ~ 11:30, only customers who have an Appreciation ticket for Yachiyoza Theater Monogatari will be able to enter. ・ Visiting the site of the Yachiyoza Theater is possible even outside the date and time when the Yachiyoza Theater Story is held in. ・Held in date is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding. 【Inquiry】 Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association 0968-43-2952 Yachiyoza Theater 0968-44-4004 * If you are coming with more than 15 people, please make a reservation in advance. If you have less than 14 people, please come on the day without a reservation.

The 86th Kurofune Festival will be held next month! Change into period costumes and stroll through the streets that serve as the festival grounds, and you’re sure to double your fun °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖° Staff who worked on historical dramas and that famous period film will transform you from head to toe with dressing, makeup, and wigs, so the chances of being recognized by acquaintances while passing them are almost zero 🎵 A surprise…now that would really get everyone excited (≧▽≦) Limited to the first 20 people. Be sure to book early! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1F_9XzC-YDGW2I9DfYT6Cp5_BEQYCW9Sx8TYotE_OqZ-iQ/viewform...

Nagakubo-juku Museums "Ichifukusho Hamaya" and Wada-juku Museums have started opening this season ✨ The camellia in the parking lot of Ichifuku Hamaya Car blooming beautifully ☻ The Ume Plum in Wada-juku Main Camp still had 💦 many buds Spring is a little further away...? 🌸