On February 1, 2025, I went to Yoshida Shrine to participate in the Setsubshi Festival, and the "ghosts" roared and chased and scared many children.

#Cool Japan
#Visit Japan
#Photo contest

When the Sunrise begins to quietly illuminate Fuji, the city is still enveloped in a drowsy atmosphere.
A corner of a small town near Lake Kawaguchi. Through the signboard of a convenience store and the roof of an old building, the majestic figure of Fuji appears.

The soft light from the eastern sky paints the snowy slopes in gold, as if the whole mountain is slowly waking up.
"Sunshine Gold Mountain" – the very moment.
The art of silence and light is condensed into this moment.

In the foreground, a traveler stares at the scene.
Impression and respect are conveyed from his back, which he just looks up without exchanging words.

An extraordinary beauty that is right Soba the everyday.
The moment when you stand on that boundary fills your heart deeply.

Lake Kawaguchi is enveloped in the silence before dawn.
It's 5:30 a.m., There is a the world is still asleep, and countless stars are quietly twinkling in the sky.
On the other side of the lake, Fuji stands quietly, covered in snow, and its dignified appearance is reflected in the clear surface of the lake like a mirror.
Upside-down Fuji to perfection.
Just by being there, the divinity beyond words touches the heart.
The lights of the Lakeside sway softly on the surface of the water, adding warmth to the darkness.
There was no wind, and it was as if time had stopped.
This is the moment when Nature and human activities quietly come together.
Before the start of the day, the world is enveloped in such a beautiful tranquility.

Fire in the Snow
Late March during spring break.
Just when it seemed to be warming up, Nishiokoppe Village experienced unsettled weather, feeling a bit chilly with snow flurries in the sky.

Still, the children who gathered despite the cold
built bonfires and played in the snow, showing lively energy.

The children started the bonfires themselves.
They practiced using matches and thought about how to arrange the wood so it would catch fire easily.

Once the bonfire was burning well,
the smoke completely hid the faces of those standing on the far side.

Beside the fire,
adults and children alike engaged in a wholehearted snowball fight.

The roasted sweet potatoes turned out warm and delicious.

The season when you can see both snow and bonfires
may be coming to an end soon.

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#winter #snow #spring break
#bonfire #roasted sweet potatoes
#snowball fight

White horse in winter.
Morgenroth of Mt. Goryu seen from the Matsukawa Bridge. The temperature on this morning was minus 7 degrees Celsius, but I was overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery

The snowy scenery of the JR Etsumi North Line "2nd Kuzuryu River Bridge" that crosses the Kuzuryu River from mountain to mountain... (* ́)'*)ノ ❄️⛄️🚃

The red of the bridge and the red of the row cars, which form part of the superb view, stand out ❤️

The Car came in two cars, and the wrapping row Car with the image of the Warring States Period was also the same.

The day before, the service was canceled due to heavy snow, so I'm glad 👏✨ I came running

The bridge is There is a between Kakigashima and Katsuhara Station, with a total length of about 130 Meter and a height of about 20 Meter.

During the Autumn leaves season, a different scenery Unfolds and is said to be 👏🍁 a superb view

I'd love to see it in the fall... (๑′ฅฅ‵๑)

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📍JR Etsumi Kita Line 29 Heads Ryugawa Bridge
Ono City, Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Japan

From the end of the year to the beginning of the year, a large fishing flag was hoisted on a fishing boat at Kishiwada Fishing Port ... ( ˶>ᴗ<˶)🎌🚢

The colorful design is eye-catching and cool 🥰💙.

The large fishing flag with various pictures such as sea bream expresses the wish for safe navigation and good fishing.

It was ☀️✨ fluttering in the glittering sun and blue sky

I wish for the safety of the fishermen in Kishiwada City and hope that the fishing industry will prosper this year ... 👏🐟

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📍 Kishiwada Fishing Port
Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Japan

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DSC2841 The Tenshio River stream the town of Mifuka, Hokkaido. In a temperature of 14°C below zero, I photographed an early morning storm and ice blocks spreading on the Water surface.
DSC2761 A corner of a meadow in Mifuka Town, Hokkaido. A half-moon illuminated the snow-covered meadows, creating a perfect night sky in the background.

Pond on a snowy day

In the countryside of Japan, there are one or two reservoirs. The magic of snow completely transforms the scenery that seems to be nothing, and you will be fascinated.
Photographed in the suburbs of Kanazawa

Thrush standing in a snowy field

It is a winter bird thrush that stands dignified in the snow
Photographed in Noto

One of the three major icicles in Chichibu
Onouchi Valleys icicles in Ogano Town

In the deep valley you can see wild icicles
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It is the site of the former JNR Hiroo Line, Kofuku Station.
1987 (Abandoned railway lines in Showa 62))

Diesel engine Car (KiHa 22) and
Wooden platform
Although preserved, the station building is
It was rebuilt in 2013.

The Kofuku Station boom is a long time ago
Regardless of the station name or place name,
It is visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad
It is one of the Sightseeing spots.

Sakura Jingu Shrine is nearby, so I often go there, but the coolest time is on a rainy day

When you walk around the city, this figure suddenly appears

I thought it wouldn't snow in Tokyo this year.
In March, the early-blooming cherry blossoms began to bloom, and then the snow fell.

Snowy scenery of early-blooming cherry blossoms at Sakura Jingu Shrine

Very cool scenery typical of Japan

【⛄️Snow-Dusted Omachi City❄️】
After yesterday’s snow, fukujusō flowers in the Shinko area of Miasa were nestled in the snow❄️The yellow blooms peeking out from the white snow create a lovely contrast🌼A few photographers were taking pictures📷✨The cityscape visible from Omachi Park also showed a light dusting of snow⛄️After the chill through yesterday, today’s sunlight feels pleasantly gentle☀️A few sunny days look likely😌That said, it may still be a little while before true spring arrives in Omachi City😌
🌼Spring Flower Update 2025🌼
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/
🌸Last Year’s Cherry Blossom Report🌸
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/

Metaseikochia trees in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

We aimed for a day when it snowed.

It started snowing at dawn, and the Water of the Water on the road began to increase, and I was able to take a reflection shot.

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results]

Thank you for waiting! !️
Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025"

This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form

Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted
Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results

[🥇 Gold Award]
Mr. @mas8787a
[🥈 Silver Prize]
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
[🥉 Bronze Award]
Mr. @yamabico_san

The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨

It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder

Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners

And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated

Spring is finally here 🌸
We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate

💫 Best regards

Will Tomakomai continue into spring...? On March 17th the city recorded about 25 cm of snowfall. Since it was wet March snow, it is expected to melt soon.
At Utonai Lake, the snowy landscape made a great backdrop for a graceful great egret in flight.✨
(Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

It’s very windy and snowing heavily in Teshikaga today🌀
Please be careful when going out⚠️⛄️🌨️❄️

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was cold at Kinosaki Onsen Self

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

Toyooka City, Hyogo
It was difficult on the way, but I managed to take a picture of Kinosaki Onsen during the big cold wave aiming for the timing of the snowfall.

I have experienced ❄️ snowshoeing in Shiga Highlands
Activities that can be enjoyed even by those who do not ski or snowboard!
If you wear snowshoes, you can 😳 walk in areas that you can't enter during the green season and even on ponds! !️
The Torii (shrine gate) gate is ⛩ covered in snow
Have a snowy white field to yourself 👣 where no one walks
We also found 🐾 several footprints of animals such as rabbits and foxes
Impression ✨️ by all of them are valuable experiences
Why don't you experience snowshoeing that makes everyone from children to adults smile together?
It depends on the remaining snow, but it seems that you can ♪ enjoy it until around the May holidays
For details, check 👀 the Home page of the Shiga Highlands Nature Conservation Center.
https://shizenhogo-center.shigakogen.gr.jp/guide_winter/

Snowy Moominvalley ☃️

This is located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park.

Moominvalley with snow was a fantastic atmosphere 🤤
I'm 🤭 sure the hibernating Moomins are also enjoying it

❄️ "Winter Gokase 2025" Voting Now Open ❄️【Until Sunday, March 16, 2025!】

Thank you all for entering "Winter Gokase 2025"!

We have conducted a careful first-round selection by the tourism association staff and chosen ten entries from all submissions.🙏✨

From these ten entries, we will ask everyone to vote to decide the prize winners.🤩👏

Among those who vote, ten people will be randomly selected to receive specialty products from Gokase Town as a gift.🎁💫 We appreciate your participation.🙇‍♀️

How to vote is explained below.💡
[Voting period: Until Sunday, March 16, 2025]
⚠️ Voting is limited to one method per person and one vote per account or individual.

<To vote via Instagram>
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・Follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account.
・From the posts marked with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote," choose one of the ten featured entries and comment the photo number in that post's comment section.✍
⚠️ If you are not following the account, message exchanges may be unreliable and you will be excluded from the gift drawing. Please be aware.

<To vote via Facebook>
https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP
・Choose one of the ten featured entries in this post and comment the photo number.
・Voting is limited to one vote per account.
⚠️ If you win the gift drawing, we will contact you via Facebook Messenger. If there is no reply within two weeks, the prize will be forfeited.

<To vote via the website>
・Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page from the Gokase Tourism Association website's news topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html）
・Click the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" page to open the voting form.
・Enter your email address.
・Choose one of the ten entries, check the box for that entry, and submit your response.
⚠️ If you do not enter an email address, you will be excluded from the gift drawing.

Please be sure to view the original posts by the applicants before voting.🤗

1. @yamabico_san (photo 2)
2. @gokase_entertainment (photo 3)
3. @photo_ay_umi (photo 4)
4. @mgm_1228 (photo 5)
5. @eco9syu_sekiryo (photo 6)
6. @goto0619 (photo 7)
7. @fowafuwarin5 (photo 8)
8. @thusandleavis (photo 9)
9. @mas8787a (photo 10)
10. @photo_ay_umi (photo 11)

We look forward to receiving many votes from everyone 🥰

🎿 Ski Resort Final Event 🏂

Sunday, March 9 was the last day of operations for Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️

Under a clear sky, a big prize drawing took place from 11:00 AM 🎁

Cheers erupted each time the winning numbers for lavish prizes were announced, and the drawing ended in great excitement 😆✨

After the drawing, visitors immediately enjoyed the last runs of the season on the slopes 🎿

Gokase Highland Ski Resort, revived this season ❄️

Thanks to everyone, we were able to operate safely through today 😊
Thank you very much 🥰
We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[❄️ Introducing photos submitted to Winter Gokase 2025 — Final installment ❄️]

The Gokase Tourism Association held the “#Winter Gokase 2025” photo event on its Instagram account through February 28.

This is the final showcase of the entries we received.🥹✨

@fowafuwarin5
@mas8787a
@mgm_1228
(in no particular order)

Making its long-awaited debut is Unoko Falls✨ These lovely photos capture the ski area where snow still lingers and the surrounding great outdoors.👏

Thank you all for so many submissions.😭

It was a harsh winter, but many of the winter photos felt warm and heartening.😊☀️

Busan Shrine dyed in the color of snow

This is Busan Shrine in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture.
It is dyed in a snowy landscape and becomes 😊 a mysterious space

Rest Yuzu and Mount Fuji

Photographed in 🥰 the Komuro area of Fujikawa Town

There were still yuzu left on the tree.