Setsubun on the Snowy Day In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom is part of Japan culture, and it is a snowy day Setsubun In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom has taken root in Japan culture

Was in Sapporo over the weekend for an errand and had enough time to stop by a few places before having to leave. Took a walk through Nakajima Park early in the morning and saw a turtle and a heron relaxing by one of the ponds. There were also a bunch of ducks enjoying breakfast in the grass nearby. Also managed to stop by Hokkaido Shrine and and the Sapporo Beer Museum, both of which were very cool. I really liked the architecture of Hokkaido Shrine, and it was fun reading the signs to read about the different emperors that had visited the shrine and in what year. The beer museum was fun as well. Learning about all the history was really cool, and seeing the different advertisements used throughout the years was pretty neat as well. Ended up buying matching cups and I got a shirt as well. Hokkaido Shrine and the Sapporo Beer Museum are definitely two of the best spots to visit in Sapporo if you ask me. I would have liked to visit Shiroi Koibito Park as well, but they were already closed by the time we were able to visit, so I guess that’ll have to wait for next time. Was a great time overall.

★ The 18th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held with the theme of "Japanese Festival" We're looking forward to seeing everyone's wonderful submissions! This time, we will introduce Take's post! It's 📷 a piece that conveys the atmosphere of the festival. The Hokkaido Shrine Festival Sapporo Festival held at "Hokkaido Jingu" in Sapporo City, Hokkaido is a traditional festival with a history of 100 years. Citizens dressed in bright costumes from the Heian period carry mikoshi and parade around the "Mikoshi Watarigo" which is crowded every year. ◆Hokkaido Shrine Festival Sapporo Festival◆ 【Venue】 Hokkaido Shrine, Nakajima Park 【Hokkaido Jingu】〒064-8505 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hokkaido Shrine Festival It is nicknamed "Sapporo Festival" by the citizens of Sapporo festival More than 1,000 Sapporo citizens, dressed in colorful Heian-era picture scroll-like costumes, parade through the city carrying four mikoshi and eight floats.

Night cherry blossoms and torii gates During the day, the Omotesando of Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is crowded with many cherry blossom viewers and worshippers. At night, it changes and becomes a place that not many people visit, but it is the only place where you can enjoy the fantastic night cherry blossoms. The torii gate and illuminated cherry blossoms create a solemn atmosphere.

It symbolizes spring in Hokkaido Eurasian red squirrel The Eurasian red squirrel is notorious for not hibernating during the winter, but instead endures the winter without actively moving around. Spring is the season when snow melts and bait becomes abundant.

Why don't you have a wedding ceremony at New Otani Inn Sapporo to celebrate the happy beginning of the couple? Weddings are limited to one group per day, and we offer "Chapel Wedding Plan", "Hokkaido Jingu / City Shrine Plan", and "Chapel Photo Plan" according to customer request. Our experienced wedding planners will be kind to you and make your dreams come true. ・Chapel wedding plan You can have a gorgeous wedding while being watched over by guests at the "Church of Light" where beautiful light shines in from the skylight. We also accept dinner after the wedding. ・Hokkaido Jingu / City Shrine Plan We will pick you up and drop you off at Hokkaido Jingu Shrine or a shrine in the city, and we will produce a Shinzen wedding, which is also a Japan tradition. ・Chapel Photo Plan We will rent out the chapel and take photos of the beautiful appearance of the two of you that will be remembered for a lifetime. We will prepare costumes, dressing and hair and makeup. The dishes are a mix of Japanese and Western using seasonal ingredients that will please guests, and the menu is devised by the chef for the two of you. We also accept plans for reception only. We will propose a wedding plan that suits you, from a cozy wedding with a small number of people to a wedding with many guests. New Otani's first-class service and hospitality will bring the best smiles to the couples and to our guests celebrating their arrival. Wedding consultations are available from the official website listed in the profile section, so please feel free to contact us. ◆New Otani Inn Sapporo Information◆ 【Address】 〒060-0002 Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-1-1 【Phone Number】 011-222-1111 【Access by JR/train】 40 minutes from JR New Chitose Airport to JR Sapporo Station 【Access by car or bus】 Approximately 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport to the hotel 60 parking spaces 【Access on foot】 8 minutes from JR Sapporo Station 6 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line 3 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Toho Subway Line 7 minutes from Odori Station on the Namboku Subway Line 4 minutes from Odori Station on the Toho Subway Line

Snowy Hokkaido Shrine "Hokkaido Jingu" in Maruyama, Sapporo This is a venerable shrine that many people visit throughout the year. The scenery of the precincts changes depending on the season. Cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, snow in winter This time, I combined the day when it snowed like a feather and Hokkaido Shrine.