How do you do! This is the Iijima Town Tourism Association. Nagano Prefecture Kamiina County Iijima is a town of about 8,900 people located in the center of the southern Inadani Valley of Nagano Prefecture. With the Central Alps to the west and the Akaishi Mountains to the east, it is a city where you can see the two Alps. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information and the latest information about Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you! ◇◇What is Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture? There are two nationally famous fireworks shops in Iijima. "fireworks" is familiar to the townspeople of Iijima, with many fireworks launched throughout the year, such as the "Senninzuka Underwater fireworks Tournament" in Spring, the "fireworks at events" in the summer, the "Dedication Smoke Fire" every week in September ~ October in autumn, and the "New Year's Eve New Spring fireworks festival" on New Year's Day. In addition, craftsmen have inherited "straw work" as a traditional culture since ancient times. The straw work made in Iijima Town is famous throughout Japan, and it is responsible for making Dohyo (sumo ring) bales for sumo wrestling and Sacred straw ropes for famous shrines. In addition, Iijima Town has been attracting attention as a comfortable town to live in in recent years, and the number of immigrants is increasing. ◇◇Introduction of sightseeing spots in Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture 【Mt. Karakasa】 It is a mountain with an elevation of 1542 meters, and two mountain trails were developed in 2013. From the Observatory and the summit, you can Unfolds a superb view of the Akaishi Mountains. 【Campsite in Iijima】 There are three campsites in Iijima, so please enjoy the campsite that suits your purpose. ・Senninzuka Park Campground It is a natural park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town, and is full of activities to enjoy the rich nature such as camping, standup paddleboarding, fishing and trekking. ・Inaka no Kaze Campground You can experience Nature, such as farming and looking for beetles. ・Yotagiri Park Campground Sports facilities include tennis courts and swimming pools. The natural water "Kosumo no Mizu" that springs in the park was selected as one of the 15 best and secret waters in Shinshu. 【Roadside Station Hananosato Iijima】 Freshly picked local vegetables are lined up and you can enjoy your meal. It overlooks the Central Alps and the Akaishi Mountains. 【Roadside Station Tagiri no Sato】 There are many products that are full of the blessings of Iijima's nature, and you can feel the charm of "Minami Shinshu Iijima". Soft serve ice cream in the take-out corner is also popular. ◇◇Specialty products of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture Alpine salmon, a large rainbow trout grown in the clear water of the Alps, is a delicious dish with a firm fat. In addition, there are many soba restaurants in the town, and you can enjoy authentic handmade soba noodles. ◇◇Introduction of festivals and events in Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture 【Shinshu Ijima Wind Road Wind Chime Festival】 In 2023, the event was recognized by Guinness World Records for the largest number of wind chimes on display. In the venue, 10,000 wind chimes played a cool sound. In addition, there are many food stalls lined up in the venue, and guests who match the concept appear every year on a special stage. 【Iijima Town Rice Bale Marathon】 In Iijima Town, where rice cultivation has been popular since ancient times, a marathon is held in which rice bales are carried. It is a Popular event that will be held for the 11th time in 2023, and every every year, applications will flood in and the capacity will be filled with applications as soon as recruitment starts. ◇◇Recommended Information on Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture Iijima in Nagano Prefecture is a fascinating region for its natural beauty, rich history, and heartwarming local events. Please spend a healing time in Iijima. This Account will send out tourist Information on Iijima Town, so please follow us.

Traditional Crafts Ryukyu Glass / Okinawa World It is a Ryukyu glass workshop located in Okinawa World in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. You can take a closer look at how craftsmen make Ryukyu glass. This is a process in which glass is placed in a kiln and melted at a high temperature. Ryukyu glass was first made after the war using discarded bottles of cola and beer that were drunk by the U.S. military stationed in Japan. It is characterized by air bubbles trapped in the glass and colorful colors. You can also experience glassmaking in this workshop. Traditional crafts that can only be found in Okinawa - I will experience them when I go there today.

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Wow, it's awesome watching these cups come together. I love watching videos of craftsmanship like this. Don't see a lot of this anywhere else these days. Japan always has the coolest traditional crafts too. I really enjoy sake so I should consider getting one of these probably. I'd also like to get some Edo Kiriko as well, but they're a bit more pricey and I'm really pick about which one I want lol. I love seeing all the specialized tools used in each craft too. Some you can just tell that there's no other possible use and you can get an idea of just how much knowledge has been handed down to reach this point. Really awesome stuff

It was a beach contest! I couldn't win, but it was a lot of fun! It felt so good to be able to beat the miso six great drums! !!

Would you like to experience the world of Japan swords, a traditional craft of Japan? Please take a look at the masterpieces handed down from ancient times and the gems that contain the soul of craftsmen living today. Yasen

This "helmet ring" is a fusion of the traditional craft of Japan "lacquer" and the existence "samurai" that is synonymous with Japan people as accessories. The armor worn by samurai on the battlefield was lacquered. In order to reproduce this, silver is lacquered in a special way. It will be a memory of a lifetime as a memento of your visit to the Japan.

Toyohashi Gion Festival. Even if you look up, you can't see a huge shakudama.