"2024 Eco Park Winter Festival" Held on January 21st, a parent-child snowman contest and lucky sprinkling were held! The snowman in the first and second photos is the Grand Prize and the Excellence Award ✨ Amazing tour de force! Everyone from children to adults was very excited 😆

Snowy Miho Shrine ❄ This is located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture　 　　　　　　　　　　"Mimine Shrine" It is one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region and is visited by many people every year. This time, I took a picture of a snowy landscape falling softly. It was fantastic and I couldn't help but get excited. Location: Chichibu City, Saitama

Nagano Prefecture Tsumagojuku I got permission to take pictures, etc., and the explanation of the person who guided me at the historical museum was polite and I learned a lot. However, when I photograph people who are working, I always think that it is the same for me, but with the declining birthrate, there is a part of me that is worried about whether it will be connected to the next generation and even the future generations

January 13. Filial piety trip. [Tochigi] The anniversary of my first trip to my father and mother. On the way to the inn, I wanted to stop at Toshogu, so I went to the new Toshogu Shrine, which was renovated. It was sunny until halfway through, but as soon as I arrived, Heavy snow. It was really cold, but I was happy to see such a wonderful Toshogu Shrine! It was a happy time to see my parents' happy faces!

The field of Haruna Mountain Swamp is minus 15 degrees Celsius, and the trees in the field are covered with fog ice that can not be seen often. The scene of the morning that turned it into a white world

Splashing ice frozen on the plants on the shore of Lake Haruna It is a scene created by the cold of winter.

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture The ice that washed up overlapped to create a unique winter landscape.

Mt. Fuji seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka City is a work of art itself. I want to see this scenery forever.

Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture. The autumn foliage season is wonderful, but the snowy scenery is also wonderful. The Rikuu East Line is in danger of being discontinued. May you see this scenery forever.

Kobe Bridge connecting Kobe Airport　 This is located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　　　　　"Kobe Bridge" A bridge that connects Kobe Port Island and the city of Kobe. It is said that it will be lit up on a certain date. I definitely want to 🤤 go see it once

A nostalgic hearth that is hard to see now At the Wakihonjin Okutani of Tsumagojuku, you can see the nostalgic fireplace. Moreover, it is only in winter, and on a sunny day, you can see the fantastic light shining into the hearth. I went from Tokyo by highway bus to see only this scenery, but it was quite an emotional scenery. It is a view that I want to keep forever.

Early morning in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. It was a cold morning down to -10°C, but thanks to that, the air was very clear. No matter how many times you go, you will be healed by the calm atmosphere unique to the countryside.

In winter, you want to see this scenery. A landscape where global warming is progressing and threatening. Scenery we want to preserve for the future

Lantern Festival 🌟 This is a lantern festival held in Motomachi, Kobe City. At a certain time every year, the lanterns in the city glow in various colors. You can only see it in Chinatown, so please visit it 😊 Location: Motomachi Chinatown

Gotokuji. I'm shooting in winter, but the autumn leaves are still very beautiful. It seems that you will see various faces in each season. It has a calm atmosphere and few people, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a date slowly. The wheelbarrow is just like Japan!

[New year, with mochi] A mochitsuki tournament that is held every year at GA.KOPPER! It took place on January 2nd! Guest house guests and villagers While eating rice cakes around one mortar, People who want to relax drink amazake in the cafeteria. White rice cakes, rice cakes with beans and brown rice are lined up. I ate it with seaweed, grated radish, licked mushrooms, red bean paste, and kinako if you liked. One of the most popular dishes for children was chocolate! Eating mochi and chocolate together was an idea I had never had before! According to the timing of making mochi The children watching were jumping with serious faces. It was a healing day. #Nishikobe Village #GA. KOPPER #New Year #Mochi tsuki #Mochi and chocolate #Licked mushrooms and grated radish are delicious

Sorry to keep you waiting! Shintokuyama Ski Resort will finally open from January 20th! This winter, there was a big difference in temperature in Shintoku Town, and the snow accumulation was delayed, but the snow from the end of the year to the other day made it possible to open safely. Shintokuyama Ski Resort is a family slope that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced skiers. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular, and you can enjoy a thrilling run while looking at Mt. Mekan and the Daisetsuzan mountain range in the distance. ●1.3km from Shintoku Station, 4 minutes by car, 15 minutes on foot ● Rental set available [Contact: 0156-64-5546] For details, please check the Shintoku Town website.

【Recent History】 In the second half of January, the cold has become even more severe. The Rishu River, which flows through Taiki Town, 🧊 is also freezing quite a bit I compared the Lishu River last autumn seen from the "Furusato Bridge" with this month's Lishu River. It is expected to get even colder and more frozen in the future! Will it freeze completely...?

I was able to take a picture of the dedication of the dharma and the burning of the dharma that had served its role for one year.

This is a night view of the factory of Kosaka Refining Co., Ltd., located in Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. The factories surrounded by snow-covered mountains are a very impressive scenery. There are various factories all over the country, but the factories in the snow country are also beautiful.

⛄ Skate Festival specialty "Shibareyaki" tickets are now on sale! ⛸️ On Saturday, February 10th and Sunday, February 11th, the "58th Tomakomai Skate Festival" will be held at Central Park! 🥳 "Shibareyaki" refers to processing a drum into a grill and tasting 😊🥩🛢️ Genghis Khan in the cold At the time of the first Skating Festival, it was born to encourage members of the Self-Defense Forces to make snow sculptures and rinks, and from the second time, citizens have been able to enjoy it. This name came from the fact that it was baked inside. 💁‍♀️ Why don't you try the traditional taste! ✨ Tickets are now on sale at the city hall shop and COCOTOMA! 🎫 【Tomakomai City Hall Shop】 Address: 〒053-0018 4-5-6 Asahicho, Tomakomai City 1st floor 【COCOTOMA】 Address: 〒053-0022 5-11-5 Omotemachi, Tomakomai City Furendo Building / Tenant Building 1F

This year, too, at Tokachi Ranch in Otosara Town The horse-chasing movement began. Elimination of lack of exercise during the winter months To prevent difficult births of pregnant horses It weighs twice as much as a thoroughbred. The body and legs are thick and powerful. Childbirth will begin in mid-February.

Mt. Fuji 🗻 seen from Saitama This is the sunset of Mt. Fuji that can be seen from Saitama Prefecture. Only the head was dyed 😆 beautifully There may be 🤭 more Mt. Fuji spots in Saitama Location: Saitama

I was aiming for a large diamond mountain, and thanks to the clouds, I was able to take such a fantastic photo.

【Ski Resort Open】 The ski resort in Nishikobe Village It opened on January 13th! It seems 😆 that the children in the village were skating immediately On night skiing business days How about a slip at the end of work?

I took this photo at Daimonzaka on Kumano Kodo. It is very pleasant to walk on the stone steps while bathing in soft sunlight and negative ions. It has become famous on social media, but I can only hope that this nature will never be destroyed by human hands and will always be in a beautiful state.

Summon Tetsujin 28 in the city of Nagata This is near Shin-Nagata Station in Hyogo Prefecture Tetsujin No. 28 I summoned them to be available at any time in case of 😆 an emergency We'll always be here, so be sure to visit us.

The Onigiri Kingdom 🍙 that appeared in Rokko This is located in Hyogo Prefecture 　　　　　"Rokko Garden Terrace" This is my personal favorite spot. Located at an altitude of 900m, you can see the night view of Kobe. At night, it's very cold, so dress warmly! 😆

The Akita Inland Railway runs through Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. It is a scene unique to heavy snowfall areas. It is a local line with a basic one-car train, but it is very cute to see it running in a wonderful scenery.

This photo was taken at Bunzo Waterfall in Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture. There are people who come to the waterfall even in the middle of winter when it is freezing cold.