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Aibetsu Town , Hokkaido
Oct. 18, 2023
Nice to meet you! It is Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido. In this first post, we will introduce the charm of Aibetsu Town in Hokkaido, one of the places that travel lovers should definitely visit at least once! Aibetsu Town, a town in Hokkaido with its vast nature, gastronomy, and warm people, is located in Kamikawa District, Ishikari Province, located in the center of Hokkaido. The population is about 2,500 (as of August 2023), and the weather (weather) can be about 30 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter due to the inland climate with temperature differences. The origin of the town's name is the slope of the terrain and the fast-flowing Aibetsu River, which is likened to an arrow, and the Ainu language of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, means "river of arrows". Signboards and country signs (signs with illustrations of the town's famous places and local products) in the town are an icon of the town and are also popular as photo spots! When you visit Aibetsu Town, please pay attention to the country sign depicted with the motif of the famous mushroom product. Now, we will guide you to some of the attractive sightseeing spots in Aibetsu Town! ■Mt. Ishigaki The largest natural gem of Aibetsu Town, Mt. Ishigaki, has been certified as a Japan Heritage Site. It is said to be the old battlefield of the Tokachi Ainu and the Ishikari Ainu, and it is a valuable place where you can feel the Ainu culture and history. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are a masterpiece! It is a recommended spot for those who like hiking and mountain climbing. ■Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Camping Ground Located along the Ishikari River, this campsite is surrounded by nature with a view of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Shower rooms and coin laundries are also available, so you can spend a clean and comfortable time. ■Soji Momota Poetry Monument Soji Momota was a poet active in the Taisho and Showa periods. He liked the land of "Antaroma" (formerly Aibetsu Town) and was considering living there permanently. From this connection, a monument to the poem "Asakima" was erected. It is located in the precincts of Aiyama Shrine. Mt. Horai It is a small hill with an altitude of 260 m that is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. After 1897 (Meiji 30) decided to designate the cherry trees as "town trees," about 600 cherry trees were planted. We also hold a cherry blossom festival when it is in full bloom! ◎Specialty products of Aibetsu Town◎ Introducing delicious specialties of Aibetsu Town! Aibetsu Town is also known as a mushroom production area, and produces (sells) four types of mushrooms: shiitake, maitake mushroom, enoki, and nameko. Maitake mushrooms are jumbo maitake mushrooms that are large in size and weigh more than 1 kg! Maitake mushrooms are high in nutrients and have the effect of boosting immunity, and are attracting attention as a healthy food. In the town, you can also enjoy dishes that use plenty of mushrooms, such as "mushroom ramen" and "mushroom donburi". In addition, at "Yabe Mushroom Farm", there is also a direct sales store for Maitake mushrooms! You can purchase Maitake mushrooms and raw jellyfish packed in bags. The delicious rice of Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido, is nurtured in a blessed natural environment with fresh water, and boasts a plump texture and sweetness! Rice such as "Ai-ippai / Nanatsuboshi", "Ai-ippai / Yumepirika", and "Aifukufuku / Mochi Rice" are carefully grown by farmers in Aibetsu Town, and it is a dish that you should definitely try when you visit the town. Beetroot (a spinach vegetable similar to turnips and radishes) is also one of the specialties cultivated abundantly in Aibetsu Town! It is a superfood called "eating blood transfusion" because it has an impressive bright red color and sweetness, and contains a lot of calcium and iron. The beets in Aibetsu Town are a variety called "Shirindora" and are characterized by a strong sweetness and little earthy smell. Aibetsu Shop, a site that sells beets in Aibetsu Town, also publishes beetroot recipes, so it is recommended as a reference for cooking! Aibetsu Town holds a variety of fun events and festival. Experience local culture and customs and make great memories! Here are some of the most attractive events and festivals. This is a chance to fully enjoy the charm of Aibetsu Town. ■Aibetsu Mushroom Festival Held every year in early September, the festival is a must-see event especially for mushroom lovers! At the 2023 (Reiwa 5), a mushroom pot with four types of mushrooms in a large pot was also sold. In addition, they sell exciting gourmet dishes such as "Hyakkusho-ikki Taki", which cooks 100 rice from Aibetsu Town in a cauldron and firewood! In addition to mushrooms, local specialties are sold, and there are many fun events at the festival. ■Aibetsu Summer Festival In summer, a local summer festival is held, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of traditional Japanese festival with grand fireworks festival, local eateries, and children's fairs. Have a great time with the locals! In Aibetsu Town, there are various accommodation facilities such as hot springs, campsites, and private lodgings, and there are plenty of options to meet the needs of visitors. Enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by nature. Aibetsu Town is also popular as a donor destination for Furusato Nozei, and you can contribute to the local community through donations to support the charm of the town. thank-you gift, there are "mushroom assortment", "beetroot pack", and accommodation tickets to hot spring facilities in the town. Visit Aibetsu, Hokkaido, and plan a wonderful trip to harmonize with nature and enjoy the charm of the local area. In this account, we will deliver sightseeing information and the latest recommended information of Aibetsu Town! Thank you in advance!
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  • Ishigakiyama
  • Kinoko no Sato Aibetsu Auto Campsite
  • Souji Momota Poetry Monument
  • country sign
  • Horaiyama (Aibetsu Town)
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Iwanai Tourism Association
Oct. 12, 2023
Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Iwanai Tourism Association. We will deliver tourist information and event information about Iwanai Town, Hokkaido. This is my first post, and I will introduce Iwanai Town and sightseeing spots! Iwanai, Hokkaido, is located in the western part of Hokkaido and is also famous as the birthplace of asparagus. The name of Iwanai Town is said to be derived from the Ainu word "Iwau = sulfur, Nai = river". The population is 11,173 (as of the end of August 2023 (Reiwa 5)), and the climate and weather are harsh in winter because it faces the Sea of Japan, but it is a relatively warm area in Hokkaido. In addition, the average temperature in summer is about 25 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius. In winter, the snowy scenery is attractive, and you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Iwanai Town pumps "deep sea water" from the Sea of Japan and is used for local industry! At the Iwanai Deep Sea Water Facility (Local Industry Support Center) in the town, it is possible to purchase Iwanai deep sea water for general use. The mineral-rich deep sea water is perfect for cooking! In Iwanai Town, you can spend a wonderful time in a beautiful natural environment and historical sights. Introducing such attractive sightseeing spots in Iwanai Town! The "Roadside Station Iwanai" and the product information center "Taramarukan" along the Iwanai Port Line provide tourist information about Iwanai Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing! They also sell processed marine products such as the specialty products "tarako" and "Masuko" and "Taramaru goods". Kikoin, where Kikoin Temple you can experience Japanese culture, is the oldest temple in Iwanai Town. Designated as the first Tangible Cultural Property of Iwanai Town, the 6.8-meter-high wooden gold-leaf-painted Great Buddha is a masterpiece! It is about a 10-minute walk from Roadside Station Iwanai. Maruyama Observatory, located at the foot of Mt. Iwanai, is a tourist attraction that has been certified as a Japan Night View Heritage. Not only during the day, but also the sunset scenery and night view are recommended! The panoramic view overlooking Iwanai Town and the Shakotan Peninsula is a must-see. Iwanai Town is also home to the "Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art" of the Japanese painter Kida Kinjiro, who spent his life in Iwanai. Please enjoy the works of Kinjiro Kida exhibited by age. In addition to Kida Kinjiro, events such as exhibitions and concerts of various painters are also held. There are also spots where you can enjoy nature, such as mountain climbing and camping, which are recommended for outdoor lovers! ■Camp / auto camp place "Marine View" The vast lawn is an attractive auto camp place. There are areas of cottages, camper sites, car sites, and free tent sites, which can be used for different purposes. The center house has showers, shops, laundry, library, and training rooms. ■Mountaineering: Mt. Iwanai, Mt. Raiden Mt. Iwanai, which continues from the auto camp, is the most 1,086-meter-high mountain in the Niseko Mountains on the Sea of Japan side. It is also recommended for rest and leisure activities such as hot springs and ski resorts. There is also a 1,211-meter-high Mt. Raiden next door. In both cases, alpine plants brightly dye the slopes in spring, and you can enjoy mountain trails while feeling nature. ■Bicycle rental/Kikoin Temple It is also recommended to tour the beautiful scenery of Iwanai Town by bicycle. Kikoin Temple offers free rental bicycles! The reception is at the temple office in Kikoin Temple, so please visit if you wish. Iwanai Town has plenty of comfortable accommodation facilities to meet the various needs of travelers. When sightseeing in Iwanai, please choose from accommodations that suit your trip, such as minshuku from hotels and campsites. Various events and festival are held in Iwanai Town. At the "Iwanai Dotou Fireworks Festival" held in summer, 5,000 fireworks are launched on the surface of Iwanai Port, and it is impressive! There are stage events and kitchen car stalls, and gourmet food is also substantial. (As of August 2023) Finally, we will introduce "Furusato Nozei" information full of Iwanai Town's specialties! We offer a variety of specialty products as thank-you gift. Popular thank-you gift are "salted herring roe", "Special Roast Chicken", and "Kurashima Milk Cheese Butter Set"! "tarako" and "Shinmeshi" are also recommended gems. This time, we delivered some of the charms of Iwanai Town, Hokkaido! Please visit Iwanai Town and enjoy a special time. Thank you for your continued support!
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  • Kaminariden Mountain
  • asparagus
  • Maruyama Observatory
  • Mt. Iwanai
  • Iwanai Auto Campsite “Marine View”
  • Herring rice
  • ...and 10 others
Asuka
Oct. 8, 2023
Mikoshi Town Gyotoku At this time of year, festivals are held in various places in the local Gyotoku! And Gyotoku was protected as the tenryō of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Gyotoku, which has a deep history, is both a little-known hidden gem spot and a place ♪ to feel autumn. [40% of the mikoshi in Japan] is Gyotoku mikoshi! !️ In 1991 (1991 (Heisei 3)) in Koto-ku, Tokyo The headquarters mikoshi of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine was made as a mikoshi famous as the best golden mikoshi in Japan! It is a gorgeous mikoshi also called a billion yen mikoshi, but when this mikoshi was delivered, it seems that the funato shrine was reproduced spectacularly! Why don't you come ☺️ and see the mikoshi this autumn season?
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  • Photo Contest
  • Autumn
  • Four seasons
  • Hidden gem
  • Chiba Prefecture
  • History
  • Local PR
  • Shrine
  • Traditional culture
  • Temple
  • ...and 4 others
釧路國一之宮 厳島神社
Sep. 30, 2023
\You can attend the monthly festival from 7 am on October 1st/ This shrine holds a monthly festival on the first day of every month. Until now, the ceremony was held only by priests, but it is now possible to accept general attendance. At the beginning of the month, I pray to the gods for the safety and health of the Imperial Family, the nation, and the safety and health of the family of all worshippers of Yaei and Ujiko. Anyone can participate free of charge without reservation, and there will be a lecture by the priest after the ritual. It will be a valuable opportunity to visit the ascending hall other than prayer, so please feel free to come if it is convenient for you. (Please note that this is not a personal prayer.) Date and time: About 30 minutes from 7 a.m. on the 1st of every month (excluding January 1) Location: Please come directly to the main shrine
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  • Kushiro
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  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Japan
  • History
  • Shuin
  • Temple
  • Sightseeing
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 26, 2023
【Shrine Festival】 The other day, a shrine festival was held to give thanks for the fruits of autumn. On September 7, The West Xingbu district was released on September 11. In the morning, lanterns hung on street lamps It was swaying in the wind. The mikoshi procession is blue and orange happi coat, The banners and fans held up by elementary and junior high school students, as well as the costumes of children, are brightly colored. From nursery school children to adults, People of various generations living in the village lined up, We spent about two hours parading around the city. The lion dance by five junior high school students was also spectacular. Too many photo opportunities The photo folder is full.
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  • Nishiokoppe
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北海道がすごい同好会
Sep. 23, 2023
I went to the Oyachi Annual Grand Festival in Oyachi, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City. This is the festival I was doing on the 22nd and 23rd. I visited the gods and said, "I will bother you," and went around the food stalls with two people, Honey Citrus @ Rainy Day and Sakuranomiya Alice. Personally, I liked that some of the chairs in the venue looked like school chairs. I bought shangpin and okonomiyaki and ate them. It tasted festival and was delicious! okonomiyaki was asked by the clerk, "Is mayonnaise okay?" When I replied, he added more mayonnaise than I expected. You did it. At the festival of Oyachi Shrine, they also hold events on stage, such as band performances, folk songs and Japanese drum performances, hula dances, games, and bingo tournaments, so I would like to see them next year. This year, I couldn't go to the festival at all due to my poor health on a rainy day and the busyness of Alice Sakuranomiya, but since there are various festival in various places in Hokkaido, the two of us said, "I want to go to various festival next year."
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大井神社
Sep. 20, 2023
The Oi Shrine Grand Festival is also called the "Obi Festival" and is a festival in which the god of Oi Shrine returns to the old shrine site (inn) once every three years. Today, for three days including the second Sunday in October, a gorgeous festival is held in the town of Shimada where dainu, daimyo processions, Kashima odori, street stall dances from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue, and ground dances are held. Especially on the last day, all of them form a large procession together with the mikoshi procession, and they slowly parade for a whole day for a round trip of about 4 km from Oi Shrine to the inn. Due to the appearance and swing of the dainu at this time, as well as the unique form of Kashima Odori, the obi festival has come to be counted as one of the three strange festival in Japan. In addition, since the Edo period, first-class entertainers from Edo have been invited to choreographed dances in each town, Nagauta, and shamisen, and Nagauta in particular is also called "Nagauta Festival" because the iemoto of each school competed for throat.
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  • Oi Shrine (Shimada City)
  • Unique festival
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Festival
  • Traditional entertainment
  • Traditional culture
  • Sightseeing
  • Instagrammable
  • Mikoshi/Dashi
  • Limited edition goshuin
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Sep. 14, 2023
Introducing the post of the "Okiku Inari Shrine" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Okiku Inari Shrine is a shrine that offers benefits such as prosperous business, prosperous family business, healing of illness, and physical recovery. Annual festivals such as "Lucky Daruma Market" in January and "Natsukoshi Grand Exorcism" in summer are held several times a year. Limited-time shuin stamps and original shuin stamp books such as monthly and seasonal changes are also one of the attractions. ◆Okiku Inari Shrine◆ 【Address】〒370-1301 Gunma-ken, Takasaki-shi, Shinmachi 247 【Access】 About a 10-minute walk from JR Shinmachi Station
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Okiku Inari Shrine
Sep. 8, 2023
Nice to meet you, everyone watching the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS.
It is a Okiku Inari Shrine located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will deliver the charm and deals of Okiku Inari Shrine.
Thank you in advance!

The Okiku Inari Shrine has a long history, and the shrine was rebuilt after the 1582 Kanryugawa Battle in which the Hojo clan won.
In Okiku Inari Shrine, there are benefits such as prosperous business, prosperity of the family business, healing of illness, and physical recovery.

In addition, there is a story called "The Legend of Okiku" in the origin of the Okiku Inari Shrine.
The god of Inari stood on the dream pillow of a sick daughter named "Okiku" who lived in a hut near the Okiku Inari Shrine and told her to serve others. After that, Okiku was cured of her illness and became a shrine priestess according to the instructions, and as she continued to serve, she gained mystical powers.
Since then, it is said that if there is a problem, you can ask the Okiku of Inari Shrine, and it has come to be called "Okiku Inari Shrine".

Okiku Inari Shrine offers a variety of shuin stamps.
The usual shuin stamps shuin stamps is characterized by the end of the writing of the character "chrysanthemum", which resembles the tail of a fox.
Apart from the usual shuin stamps, we offer limited-time shuin stamps such as monthly and seasonal changes, Tanabata and Hinamatsuri, so you can enjoy the atmosphere unique to that season.
In addition, there is also a "birthday shuin stamps" for those whose birthday is one month before and after the application date, so if you have a birthday, why not commemorate it?

Okiku Inari Shrine also offers a variety of original shuin stamp books.
"shuin stamp books Fukufuku-chan" features an illustration of a cute fox woven with gold thread on the cover, and you can choose from red and black.
In addition, there are other shuin stamp books such as "shuin stamp books Chrysanthemum", which depicts a chrysanthemum in soft colors and a white fox, "shuin stamp books Full Moon", which reflects the shadow of a fox on the full moon, and "Happy Frog shuin stamp books".

If you live far away, you can use the shuin stamps mailing service from the web awarding office on the official website.
At the web awarding office, you can also purchase a variety of amulets such as "Kikuinari Protection" and "Children's Protection" with a fox motif.

At the annual Okiku Inari Shrine festival, which is held several times a year, you can feel the bustle of the local festival firsthand.
At the "Lucky Daruma Market" held on January 8 every year, "Takasaki Daruma" is sold in the precincts, and prayers are also held at the temple to draw eyes on the Daruma.
Held from June 30 to July 7 every year, the "Summer Exorcism" is an event to exorcise and pray so that you can spend the summer safely.
After going through the ring of thatch installed in the torii gate, the doll fee (hitotashiro) is used to cleanse and exorcise the injury.

Access to the Okiku Inari Shrine is convenient, and it is about a 10-minute walk from Shinmachi Station on the JR Takasaki Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line, and Ueno Tokyo Line.
By car, it is about 15 minutes from the Maebashi Minami Interchange on the North Kanto Expressway.
Free parking is also available. (Please note that the parking lot is available from 8:30 a.m.) )

With beautiful precincts, colorful shuin stamps, seasonal festivals and events, and the warmth of the region, you can enjoy the charm of Japan in Okiku Inari Shrine.
Please come and engrave heartwarming moments and memories of your trip.
We will continue to provide you with the latest information on Okiku Inari Shrine!
Thank you in advance.
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