Snapped this at Mishima Oh Matsuri on Aug 15, 2023, when all the Dashis from different Mishima's area came alive together. The energy was electric, and I was blown away by the crowd’s passion. Changed my whole trip for this, and it felt so worth it!

From Saturday, April 19 to Tuesday, May 6 (substitute holiday), the exhibition “The History of Izu and Mishima Taisha” (free admission) is on view now! #A one-minute walk from the Marunouchi exit of Tokyo Station #Held at KITTE Basement 1, Tokyo City i #Discover the charms of Izu and Mishima Taisha through glass plate negatives uncovered during Mishima Taisha’s Reiwa-era major restoration, along with other film works and expert talks! https://tokyocity-i.jp/event/9457/...

The National Institute of Genetics, located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture Recently, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the institute held its one-day-a-year public open day. In addition to viewing approximately 650 cherry trees of about 230 varieties planted on the grounds, visitors enjoyed lectures and exhibitions. A free shuttle bus from Mishima Station drew a long queue at the boarding point at times, and many people clearly enjoyed the visit. Although the public can visit only one day a year, it truly is wonderful to see so many different cherry varieties here! This year, the row of cherry trees in front of the facility was nearly in full bloom and looked beautiful! See you next year.

It's getting warmer in Mishima City! Nemophila flowers and a misty Mount Fuji in Yasuku, Mishima City (March 22, 2025) #Mishima City #flowers #Mount Fuji

Lecture: Akiko Nakashima / Director of Ahiru Library and Representative of Mama to Ne 3/24 (Monday) 16:00– Mishima City Tourism Association presents ##Mishima Third Place #Lecture Share this article Akiko Nakashima / Director of Ahiru Library and Representative of Mama to Ne: Lecture and Social Gathering (Presented by Mishima City Tourism Association) 3/24 (Monday) 16:00–17:30 ■ Lecture Date and Time: March 24 (Monday) 16:00–17:30 Venue: Shiki Sakana Fudo (9-12 Shibamotocho, Mishima City ℡050-5486-4115) Title: Running a private library that connects people and the community in Mishima, the gateway to a “relaxed countryside” Speaker: Akiko Nakashima, Director of Ahiru Library and Representative of the general incorporated association Mama to Ne Capacity: 50 people (registration closes when full) Admission: Free (attendance to the lecture only is free) Please use the nearest municipal parking lot or similar for car parking ■ Social Gathering A social gathering will be held after the lecture for those who wish to attend. Date and Time: March 24 (Monday) 17:30–19:00 Venue: Shiki Sakana Fudo (9-12 Shibamotocho, Mishima City ℡050-5486-4115) Fee: 6,000 yen. Please pay in cash at the venue on the day. Biography of the Speaker Born in Saitama Prefecture. Graduated from the School of Medicine at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (now Tokyo Science University). While working as a physician, she pursued research study in the United States and obtained the USMLE, among other achievements. In 2009, following the birth of her first child and her husband’s transfer to Mishima, she stepped away from frontline medical work and experienced parenting in isolation in Mishima. Drawing on her own experience, alongside her medical work she launched Mama to Ne in 2014 as a child-rearing support initiative. In 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she established Ahiru Library, a one-box bookshelf owner–style private library, to create a place that connects not only child-rearing families but also other local residents at risk of isolation, bringing together interesting people from the community. She has lived in Mishima for more than 15 years and, keeping the outsider’s perspective, is cultivating with colleagues a place where locals and newcomers mingle and connect through books in this town. Organizer: General Incorporated Association Mishima City Tourism Association ・info@mishima-kankou.com ・055-971-5000

Mount Fuji as seen from Sano in Mishima City

A walk to see manhole covers and Mount Fuji. As expected, Mount Fuji is beautiful.

Today, in Mishima City. It's so warm. Genbeegawa (Genbee River) and Hasunumagawa (Hasunuma River) (March 13, 2025)