Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

Tone River Grand Fireworks Festival Fireworks are a traditional culture that Representatives Japan. It was the first time I went to this Tone River Grand Fireworks Festival, and the night sky was lit up by 30,000 flowers, one of the largest in Japan. Ibaraki Prefecture's proud fireworks masters, Yamazaki Smoke and Fire Factory, No Village fireworks Industry, Beniya Aoki Smoke and Fire Shop, and Margaux, the four major fireworks masters one of the best in Japan, performed gorgeously, and I am grateful and grateful that this scenery seen with Kan inn Castle was born in Japan.

This is the Tonosho Tourism Association! Nice to meet you all! Chiba Prefecture Katori-gun Tonosho Town is a town with a population of about 13,000 located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended information on Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture, so thank you. 【What is Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture?】 】 The Tone River, a first-class river, flows in the northern part of the town, and Tonosho Town is rich in nature. Blessed with water and greenery, known as the "City of Water and Greenery", the town offers peace of mind to those who visit. It is about 2 hours by car from Tokyo and 1 hour from Narita Airport. 【History of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture has a history of being created in 1955 by the merger of Sasagawa Town, Jindai Village, Tachibana Village, and Tonosho Village. Blessed with abundant water sources, Tonosho Town has been active in rice cultivation since ancient times, and in the Edo period, rice cultivation and soy sauce brewing flourished. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Since this is my First Post, I would like to briefly introduce some recommended sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town. ・Hatcho Weir commonly known as Natsume Weir Hatcho Weir is an agricultural reservoir that utilizes the abundant water of the Tone River. During the winter season, thousands of mallards, Little Ducks and Swans fly in. You can enjoy bird watching at the waterfowl observation house set up in the adjacent Prefectural Forest. ・Suwa Daijin It is said that Shigezo Sasagawa, a historical figure from Tonosho Town, held a votive sumo tournament here. There is also a monument to the god of sumo wrestling and a Dohyo sumo ring in the precincts, and in the summer it is held as a sumo festival in Sasakawa, and it is used at the summer lodging of the Dewakai stable. ・TodaishaTodai Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a long history that was founded more than 1,800 years ago, and The ceremonial grand shrine festival held every 20 years is the largest festival in this area. ・Tenpo Suikoden Relics Museum: There are many cultural properties on display related to the story "Tenpo Suikoden", which depicts the power struggle between Shigezo Sasagawa and Iioka Sukegoro in the Edo period. 【Festivals and events in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 ・Tonosho Fureai Festival The Tonosho Fureai Festival is an event held every year on November 3 Culture Day at the Tonosho Town Hall. There are a number of food stalls lined up in the venue, and various events such as shows and raffles are held on the stage. ・Cape Unimisaki Azalea Festival From late April to mid-May, more than 2,000 azaleas bloom in Cape Kumoigasatsuki Azalea Park, including Oomurasaki, Mountain Azalea, and Ryukyu. Along with the Spring, the azalea flowers that spread all over the place attract people who visit. 【Specialty products and gourmet food of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town is known for its fresh and delicious specialty products such as strawberries, kokabu, and pork, which are produced by the rich land. Sweet and juicy strawberries, the rare variety "Iberry" is grown in many strawberry fields in the town. In addition, SPF pigs raised in Tonosho Town are characterized by their sweet fat and tender meat. It is a popular item as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture. 【Charm of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 In the "City of water and greenery" Tonosho Town, you will be greeted by visit beautiful scenery of moss phlox and azaleas. In spring, a carpet of bright pink, white, and purple moss phlox spreads at the Tonosho Fureai Center in Tonosho Town. Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture is full of attractions such as rich nature, deep history, and delicious food. Why don't you find something new in Tonosho Town? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Tonosho Town, so please follow us.

Tonegawa Fireworks Festival 🎆 This event is held every year in Chiba Prefecture 　　　　　　　"Tonegawa Fireworks Festival" This time, with the castle involved 📸 Corona has also opened and will resume 😆 this year Location: Chiba