I couldn't help but smile at the sight of the girls playing happily on the Coast of Inage, who were so cute and blue Spring. This is one of the photos I took remembering my youth. Summary the sandy beach, sea and sky into three parts.

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association Yesterday, Minami Town Hiwasa had a special day ......! After a long time of about 2 years, this day has finally arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for your patience. It must have been a "big deal". Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta Gari reopened!! Caretta, a museum specializing in sea turtles, which is rare in the world, has redesigned its exhibits and outdoor pool. The adjacent lawn park was named "Umigame Marine Park" by Local children. And at the opening Ceremony yesterday, various guests came to congratulate Caretta on her new beginning. In the afternoon, the interior viewing limited to Minami Town residents began, and many Town residents came to see the reborn Caretta. Kametaro of the Minami Town Tourism Association also took a look around and greeted ♪ the sea turtles in Caretta Today, Thursday, the 17th, will also be open to Minami Town residents only, and the grand opening will be open to the general public on Saturday, the 19th. Please come and visit Caretta, which has been reopened for three consecutive holidays this weekend! For more information on Access Museum Hiwasa Umigame Caretta, opening hours, admission fee, and exhibition contents, please see Caretta's Official website! We look forward to seeing you there!

This is one photo taken at Inage Coast in Chiba. The appearance of a woman looking at the sunset and the sea alone seemed very beautiful, and I couldn't help but click the shutter. On this day, the sunset was so beautiful that I watched the sea on the Coast until the sun went down. I shot with a 40mm f2 prime lens.

🎉 The PADI Divemaster is born! Next, go to the 🎊 instructor The other day, a new PADI Divemaster was born in Hokule'a Shonan! After many practice and experience, I took my first steps as a professional diver. I really congratulate you. The PADI Divemaster is an important step in progressing from fun diving to a position where you teach and support others. It is a rewarding qualification that requires safety management and leadership skills in water. And from here, you can take it a step further and become a PADI diving instructor. "I want to make diving my career" and "I love the sea, and I want to convey that feeling to others." For those who have such a feeling, the instructor course is the next stage to make your dreams come true. 🌊 Hokule'a Shonan is Located in easily Access from Tokyo! PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC). We provide small-group and attentive training, and English is also available. Foreign residents in Japan and Japan who want to learn in English can also take this course with confidence. Many of the following people participate in the professional course: ・Foreigners living in Japan who want to continue diving ・ Those who want to work in the sea in the future ・ Those who like travel and nature and want to change the stage of life At Hokule'a Shonan, we do our best to support those who aim to become divemasters and instructors. If you've always wanted to do it someday, why don't you take a step forward now? 📩 If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. It's okay to send an email or Instagram DM. We wholeheartedly support your new challenge! Instagram @hokulea_divejapan #DiveMasterJapan #DivingInJapan #PADIProJapan #ScubaTokyo #JapanDivingLife #HokuleaShonan #LifeInJapan #ExpatInJapan #JapanAdventure #OceanCareer #DivingJourney #EnglishFriendlyDiving #DiveInstructorTraining #ExploreTheBlue #StartYourDiveCareer

On Saturday, July 12, three beaches in Atami City opened to the sea at once. At Atami Sun Beach, a safety prayer ceremony was held by the Kumiya Shrine with the attendance of related parties. After the safety prayer festival, swimming starts at 9 o'clock! The children who gathered were presented with hand-held fireworks. Enjoy the waters of Atami this summer! Beaches opening period: July 12, 2025 (Sat) ~ August 31, 2025 (Sun) 【Atami Sun Beach】Atami City East Coast Town 【Nagahama Beaches】Kamitaga, Atami City 【Ajiro Hot Spring Beaches】Atami City Shimotaga *Atami Sun Beach Water Park will be open on July 19 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun), 2025. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/34...

From Saturday, July 19, 10 beaches in the city will open sequentially✨ Shimoda has unique beaches such as Sotoura Beaches and Nabeda Beach, which are popular with Families, and Tatatohama and Shirahama Ohama, which are popular with surfers, so you are sure to find the perfect beach for you👀✨🏖️ The swimming status of each Beaches will be updated on the Shimoda City Tourism Association Home page from July 19th🌊! Beaches are not available in advance based on forecasts. Decisions are made based on sea conditions such as the weather on the day, the height of the waves, and the strength of the wind. Therefore, depending on changes in sea conditions during → day, swimming may be prohibited or vice versa. For the latest swimming conditions, please check the Shimoda City Tourism Association Home page, as well as the local information signs and instructions of the lifeguards, and Enjoy it with safety in mind. 👉 【Blog】 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250713... 👉 【10 Beaches】https://www.shimoda-city.info/umi... Please enjoy the "summer with the sea" again this year🌊💙

Hello everyone This is the Minami Town Tourism Association! Today's Minami Town is in full Excitement with the big summer Events "Hiwasa Umigame Festival"! Shinto rituals to express gratitude to the sea and sea turtles, various displays held in on Sakuramachi Street, and a Noryo Fireworks Display that colors the night sky. The festival that heralds the arrival of summer in Hiwasa will be Held in ♪ today …… However, the Umigame Festival is not the only Events Held in in Minami Town today! !! In the Tai area of Yuki, we have Held in the Events "Tainohama Beach Station Opening Events" sponsored by the Minami Town Tourism Association!! Tainohama Beach Beaches opened to the sea last week. Tainohama Beach Station, which is adjacent to here, is a temporary station that is installed only during the Bathing in the sea season. And today, Tainohama Beach Station opened and welcomed our first customers this summer! !! For those who came to play on the JR Mugi Line, we welcomed ♪ them with a creative dance by the Kame family and the dance circle of Minami Town We also opened a one-day-only beach house and welcomed nearly 50 customers who visited! In addition, with the cooperation of Yamamoto Shipbuilding, we will also held in a free standup paddleboarding trial and provide marine Activities! !! The "Tainohama Beach Station Opening Events" was a great success and ended safely! Tainohama Beach Station on the JR Mugi Line will be open until August 3rd. When you come to Tainohama Beach Beaches this summer, please ♪♪ Use Tainohama Beach Station

Good evening everyone! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association. Today (July 7, 2025), the maximum temperature of 37.7°C was observed in the Hiwasa area of Minami Town. Surprisingly, it was the highest temperature in the history of observation in July. Recent summers have been too hot. At times like this, you want to swim as much as you can to cool off! So, this time, I would like to introduce "Tainohama Beaches" located in the Tai district of Minami Town! !! Tainohama Beaches is a beautiful white sand Beaches with a length of about 1.5 km There is a Tai, Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture (formerly Tai, Yuki Town). The area is a coast area included in the Muroto-Anan Coast National Park, and Tainohama is formed at the far end of a small cove. Although it faces the Pacific Ocean, thanks to the Uninhabited island called Nunoshima Island in front, the waves are calm, and the shallow sandy area continues, creating favorable conditions as a Beaches. Tainohama Beaches is also famous for its outstanding water quality! In the Water Beaches quality inspection Implementation by the Ministry of the Environment, the highest Water of "AA" is issued every year, and it is said that the safe and transparent sea is One of the Best in western Japan. In 2006, it was selected as one of the "One of the Best 100 Pleasant Bathing Spots in Japan" comfortable Water baths in Japan selected by the Ministry of the Environment. Thanks to this, it is sometimes called "Yuki is Tainohama!", and it is crowded with many Families every year. Other, as a feature of Tainohama Beaches, "Tainohama Station" is set up as a temporary station of JR Shikoku and Mugi Line every year during the Bathing in the sea season. (The third photo was taken at the opening Events of Tainohama Station in 2024) As the name suggests, Tainohama Station is adjacent to Tainohama Beaches, and you can walk to Beaches in 3 minutes after leaving the station! You can jump into the sea as soon as you get off, that's Tainohama Beaches! !! Tainohama Beaches is open until August 24. When you come to Minami this summer, why don't you take a dip at Tainohama Beaches? 【Access】 ●When coming by train Boarding the JR Mugi Line from JR Tokushima Station (about 80 minutes) ・About a 10-minute walk southwest from JR Yuki Station ・3 minutes walk from JR Tainohama Station (temporary station) * The installation period of Tainohama Station in 2025 is July 12 ~ August 3. In addition, the Car Car lines that stop at Tainohama Station are limited, so please be careful when Boarding. ●When coming by Car From the center of Tokushima City, take National Route 55 toward Muroto for about 60 km (about 70 minutes) After that, enter Hiwasa Road / Ono IC and get off Yuki IC for about 5 minutes 【Other】 ・Public Toilets and shower rooms are Located in on both sides and in the center of the beach. ・ Free Car parking is provided during the opening period of the Beaches. (300 Cars)

Good evening, everyone! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association! Here in Minami Town, the rainy season ended last month, and it became hot in the middle of summer. The sun shines every day, and Water and salt supplementation are essential! Please take sufficient precautions against heat stroke and be careful not to be a second person to me (the spokesperson)!! By the way, the first post after returning is the announcement of the "opening of Tainohama Beaches"! Today (July 6th), we held a Shinto ritual to open the sea at Tainohama Beaches, a beautiful beaches that Minami Town is proud of. The ceremony, which began at 10 a.m., was attended by guests from all parties concerned, and everyone prayed for safety this summer. Families who came to swim right away were also seen, and it is expected that the excitement of Tainohama Beaches will be Gari again this year! !! Tainohama Beaches in Minami Town, which boasts one of the one of the best water quality in western Japan. I will post a detailed introduction to what kind of Beaches it is tomorrow! It is a beautiful sea full of charm, so please come and visit us! In addition, on the 12th of next week, the opening Ceremony of JR Shikoku and Mugi Line's Tainohama temporary station and the Events sponsored by the Minami Town Tourism Association will There are, so it will be ♪ Fun

It's like an Okinawa resort! Pool diving experience 🌴 in Kanagawa Hello! This is ⛱️ Hokule'a Shonan The other day, we held in a divemaster training at a resort-like pool in Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture! The clear blue sky and the sparkling water surface of the pool will keep you 🤿🌞 excited from the morning The biggest attraction of this pool is the bright and open atmosphere like the white sand of Okinawa. Sunlight shines into the water, Unfolding a curtain of shimmering light. It's like a vacation even before diving! It is the best environment where you can enjoy the "extraordinary". In the course, participants aiming to become divemasters confirmed their basic skills and practiced how to respond to emergencies. A pool with no waves or streams is an environment where you can calm down and concentrate, so it is perfect for establishing skills. This resort pool is also a great place to practice skin diving. Ideal for preparing before going to the sea, such as finwork, ear removal, and checking your posture in water. The transparency is also high, making it perfect for taking photos in the water or practicing semi-water shots 📸 "I don't want to go to the sea today, but I want to dive in the pool." Please feel free to contact us. With the comfort and security unique to the pool, even beginners can easily enjoy it. Those who want to start diving and skin diving in Kanagawa, Those who want to improve their skills in a resort feeling, This summer, go to pool training where both "healing and learning" come true! 🌺 Make your diving life freer and more enjoyable. We look forward to your participation! 🩵 Insta Account @hokulea_divejapan #DiveMasterTraining #PoolDiving #SkinDivingPractice #ResortVibes #TropicalFeeling #SparklingWater #ScubaJapan #HokuleaShonan #DiveWithUs #JapanDivingExperience #ScubaNearTokyo #SummerDiving

If you want to "get PADI Sense in Japan", Hokule'a Shonan! Hello! This is Hokule'a Shonan. "I want to get a diving Sense while traveling in Japan" "I want to take a course in English" We offer courses that are perfect for guests from overseas in the Kanagawa and Shonan areas. This time, guests from the United States completed the PADI Open Water Diver Course in 3 days and became divers! 🎉 The first day started with practicing basic skills, and on the last day, I was able to enjoy the sea with confidence. The course can also be handled in English, so it is safe for foreigners living in Japan and those who are traveling. In fact, the guests this time were able to communicate smoothly in English and proceed with the course safely and happily. The training location is IOP (Izu Marine Park) in Higashi-Izu, a popular diving spot that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo. Diving in the colorful schools of fish and beautiful sandy waters is truly a unique experience in Japan. Hokule'a Shonan is certified as a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and features small class sizes and attentive instruction. Even after obtaining Sense, we also provide support for the next step, such as Advanced Open Water Diver and Fun Diving. ✅ Especially for those who would like to recommend Travelers and business travelers coming to Japan from overseas Those who want to take diving lessons in English Those who are interested in Japan's Nature and the sea For those who are experiencing diving for the first time Would you like to acquire a PADI Sense that can be used for a lifetime in Japan? It is easy to access from Tokyo and is perfect for memories of your trip. Let's experience the "blue world" with us! #PADIOpenWater #DivingJapan #IOPIzu #ScubaNearTokyo #PADI5Star #JapanTravelTips #ExploreTheBlue #HokuleaShonan #SoloTravelJapan #OceanAdventure

In my previous post, I told you that Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture has many historical sites and traditions related to the "Minamoto Hei Battle". This time, I would like to introduce the second installment, "The Legend of the Five-Colored Princess". A 15-minute walk from JR Iyo Station towards the sea, there is Thereare "Goshikihime Seaside Park" with a tropical mood lined with palm trees. In the summer, the beach is crowded with Beachgoers, and a national beach volleyball high school girls' tournament is held every year. Also, in autumn, you can enjoy "Kangetsu Imotaki" in the park. The area around such a seaside park has been called "Goshikihama" for a long time. A sad legend has been preserved on this name. Five princesses of the Heike family who were defeated in the Battle of Minamoto and lived in hiding on the beach of Iyo City. One day, Sister Princess sees Aka Squid Ni and remembers the red flag color of the Heike family, which causes her to hold a grudge against Minamoto. Sister Princess orders her sisters to look for the white Squid Squid, the color of Minamoto's flag, as if it were an enemy of the inn and killed the enemy, but no matter how many days they searched, they could not find the white Squid Ni. The exhausted sisters smear the crab with white powder and give it to the sister princess, but it is soon found out that it is a lie, and the youngest sister is cut by the enraged sister princess. The grieving sisters throw themselves into the sea, and the remaining sister and princess soon throw herself into the sea with the death of her youngest sister in her arms. The five princesses who died in this way turned into stones of five colors, red, white, green, yellow, and black, and washed up on the beach, so this beach came to be called "Goshikihama". When it was Maintenance in 1996 (Heisei 8) as "Goshikihime Seaside Park", a "crab square" with five colored stones installed after the legend was established. In addition, the women's festival "Goshikihime Easter" is Held in every year on the fourth Sunday of March, in reference to the story that when the tears of the people of the land who pity the princesses and wish to come back to life fall on the five-colored stones, the princesses were resurrected from beyond the sea. There is also a famous confectionery called "Five-Colored Negai Stone" that has been certified as a "more and more Iyoshi brand". The legendary five-colored stone is represented by red beans, green peas, white green beans, sweet corn, and chestnuts. They are wrapped in domestic red beans that have been slowly simmered and soaked in honey. Squid for Souvenirs. Last June 29th was the opening of the sea, Goshikihime Seaside Park. Summer has finally arrived. Let's enjoy Bathing in the sea to the fullest on the beach with beautiful white sand and gentle waves! *Goshikihime Seaside Park* Address: Ozaki, Iyo City Contact: Iyo City Hall 089-982-1111 (Representative)

The long summer has finally begun in Minami-Izu Town!! Hirizo beach ferry service starts today (6/28)! The ferry to the unexplored area "Hirizo Beach", which boasts the highest level of transparency in Japan, is operating until 9/28. Please refer to the following to apply for the "Hirizo Beach Bathing in the Sea Tour" sponsored by this tourism association. https://x.gd/ppFn9... Other summer information please refer to the following. https://x.gd/Nf4RG... ■Publication Photos Hirizo beach Photo: SAYOKO SUZUKI https://www.instagram.com/izuphoto_345/... * Credits are included because unauthorized use is prohibited Yuusuge Park: Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2024 works Minami-Izu Town Photo Contest 2025 is now accepting applications https://minamiizuphoto.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=131...

🇯🇵 Excellent Access from Tokyo! Held in PADI diving course in Nishi-Izu [English support, small group size] Implementation at Hokule'a Shonan recently held a PADI Open Water Diver Course. The locations are "Hirasawa" and "Ida" in Nishi-Izu, which can be reached on a day trip from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Both are highly transparent and are perfect Spots for your first marine training. All of the guests who participated this time were beginners in diving. Scenes were nervous at first, but after a careful lecture on land, Nature was smiling by the time they entered the sea. The instructor supported me one by one and proceeded with the course calmly. 🤿 Diving is "fun and learning" In the diving course, you will practice basic skills such as breathing in water, clearing a mask, and neutral buoyancy. Even if you are a first-timer, you can rest assured that the small group size and slow pace will make you feel at ease. While experiencing buddy checks and equipment settings, you will acquire Nature and "diver thinking". Above all, the best part is that you can practice in the beautiful sea. The sea in Ida is called "Ida blue", and surrounded by clear Water and colorful fish, you will feel as if you are in another world. 🌏 Classes in English are also available. Suitable for travelers and business travelers! Hokule'a Shonan offers PADI Sense courses in English. It is also possible for those who want to obtain a Sense while traveling or business travelers who are staying for a short period of time. With a flexible schedule, you can tailor the course to your stay plan. 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station (easy Access from Tokyo and Yokohama) 📆 Schedule request OK 👥 Peace of mind in private or small groups 🗣 English-speaking instructors 📩 The first step to the world's oceans, right here in Japan Activities can be started even if you are not a good swimmer. Water is a magical experience of breathing in the water, encounters with sea creatures, and quiet time to face yourself. Everything will be a special memory that will stay with you. If you get a PADI C card (Sense), you will be able to dive in the world's oceans. I sincerely recommend it to those who want to start a new hobby or refresh themselves in Nature. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us by DM or email. Your diving life starts 🌊 here 📸 Scenes of diving are also introduced on Instagram. @hokulea_divejapan Be sure to check out some of Japan's hidden diving spots! #ScubaJapan #PADIcertification #DivingNearTokyo #HokuleaShonan #JapanTravelTips #OpenWaterCourse #SoloTravelJapan #DiveWithUs #ExploreTheBlue #HiddenDiveSpot #PADI5Star #DivingJourney #PADIJapan

【Isaribi】 Squid fishing is in its heyday. At night, Isaribi sparkles off the coast of Hatsu and is very beautiful. Held in beach bars. While admiring the romantic Isaribi, you can relax with a Sake on the beach. #Okagaki Town #Okagaki Town Tourism Association #Hatsu Coast #Big Dipper #Squid fishing #Isaribi #Beach bar

🌴 Good Access from Tokyo! Day trip diving tour🛳️ on Hatsushima Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! 😊 This time, we Held in a Day trip tour at Hatsushima, a popular diving spot in the suburbs of Tokyo. Hatsushima is a small island with good Access, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Atami Port in Kanagawa Prefecture. From Our store (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture), it takes 🚗🛳️ about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Car and ferry Transportation time is short, so even short travel schedules make it easy to visit. 🌊 Leisurely diving experience in crystal clear waters On this day, the weather was good and the sea was clear, so I was able ☀️ to swim comfortably in the bright water In the waters of Hatsushima, you can enjoy a variety of fish from shallow to deep and rocky terrain. Even for those who are new to diving, the conditions were calm so that they could experience it with peace of mind. 🐟 Spot where you can meet popular fish During the tour, we also met the Famous "Kobudai" on Hatsushima. With its large body and distinctive face, this fish can come very close to divers Soba. In addition, the rocky terrain and the way the light enters are beautiful, making it a 📸 recommended point for taking photos in the water Shooting in bright water is a chance for even first-timers to take beautiful shots. 🤿 A safe environment and support system for beginners Transportation is very smooth as the dive site on Hatsushima Island can be accessed immediately after getting off the ferry. There are many days with few waves, and entry and exit are stable. It is also recommended for those who have just taken the Sense and have not dived for a while. At Hokule'a Shonan, even beginners in diving can enjoy it with peace of mind. We offer small-group tours and attentive support. 🏝️ "Sea of islands" that can be enjoyed even in a short time Even in the midst of a busy schedule, you can refresh your mood by exercising in nature and looking at the beautiful sea. "I want to have a little adventure on a day trip" "I want to experience the sea near Tokyo" This is the perfect tour for you. 📍 Hokule'a Shonan (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🚉 30 seconds walk from JR Hiratsuka Station South Exit 🅿️ Car parking available, English support OK, PADI 5 star registered store 💬 For inquiries and tour reservations, please feel free to visit the official website or Instagram! #HatsushimaIsland #IslandTripFromTokyo #ScubaDivingJapan #TokyoDayTrip #JapanTravelTips #BestOfJapan #UnderwaterAdventure #KanagawaDiving #HiddenGemsJapan #HokuleaShonan #PADI5Star #DiveJapan #EcoTravelJapan #OceanRetreat

Hello everyone! Today, I would like to introduce ✨✨ a tour sponsored by the Minami Town Tourism Association For two days from November 8, 2025 [Saturday], at Minami Awa Sunline Mobilage, "PR Character Kametaro Produced Let's ♪ Enjoy Encounters in the Blue Sky and Blue Sea ♡ Nature Minami Awa Sunline Mobilage" will be Held in! 2 days and 1 night marriage tour in a cottage surrounded by Nature on the Senba Sea Cliff💕💕💕 Implementation of a grand BBQ tournament in the evening! For more information on the tour and how to apply, please see the flyer! We look forward to your participation!

Title: Eating When heading from Niigata Port to Sado, it is a scene where kappa ebisen is fed to seabirds

Hello everyone! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association. During the rainy season, there were many sunny days, and the past week has been very hot. Here in Minami Town, the extremely hot days continued with a record of 30 degrees Celsius. In the coming season when you want to seek "coolness", we will introduce recommended Nature Spots! This is "Ebisu Cave"! Located about 1.5 kilometers north of the Ohama Coast and about 5 minutes by car, Ebisu Cave is a large sea erosion cave. As a result of the erosion of the interior of the Iwayama (rocky mountain) at an elevation of 52 Meters jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, a large semicircle with a diameter of 30 Meters and a depth of 40 Meters opened up. The cave is inhabited by the "Rock Swallow", which is designated as a "town bird" and is a town-designated natural monument. At the top of the Iwayama (rocky mountain)Observation decks and you can see the majestic Pacific Ocean, and beside it is the Ebisu-dong Shrine, which prays for the happiness of husband and wife. Ebisu Cave Splash of water flashily while emitting a Roaring Sound when the waves rush in. Please visit us in search of the "coolness" brought by Nature! !! * The road to the entrance of Ebisu Cave is narrow and Gari winding, so please pay attention to traffic when visiting. * The Promenade leading to Ebisu-dong is a steep staircase and slope, so please be careful of your feet.

Making seabed Aged wine on a sunken ship|Special tour Held in in Higashi-Izu and Irisawa! Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! This time, we successfully held in 😊 our special project, "Making Aged Wine on the Sea Floor in Sunken Ships" This time, the wine was sunk in a sunken ship at a depth of -24 meters in water in Irisawa in Higashi-Izu. In fact, it is said that the origin of "seabed Aged wine" is an old wine that was accidentally discovered in a sunken ship. The swaying waves, the quiet environment, the shading and the constant water temperature created an ideal aged environment for the wines. We Reproduction the "Submarine Cellar" this time! The specially prepared bottles were sealed with sealing wax and the carefully prepared wine was transported to the sea. The space inside the wreck is "just the right size" as if it was prepared for this wine. The scenery peeking out from the side was truly fantastic, and it was a scenery that made me feel somewhat "romantic". Thank you to everyone who participated on this day! In particular, There is a 🍷✨ to Mr. Kobayashi of Hiratsuka's wine bar Binot, who has given us a great deal of cooperation from the planning stage this time The wine will be raised six months later, in December. At this year's Christmas party, a special one that has been quietly Aged on the seabed will appear in front of you. What does it taste like? I can't stop being excited! At Hokule'a Shonan, it will not end with "just a diving experience" from now on. We would like to propose a "little special sea trip". ▼Special thanks Instagram @shobuzawa_diving (Irisawa Diving Center) @winestore_sakae_binot (Wine Bar Binot) Information on upcoming tours and events will be introduced on the official Instagram and blog from time to time, so be sure to check it out! #SeaAgedWine #UnderwaterCellar #WineDive #OceanAging #WreckDive #HokuleaShonan #DiveJapan #UniqueExperiences #WineLovers #UnderwaterAdventure

"Arao Tidal Flats Day" Commemorative Tidal Flats Creature Observation Event July 5, 2025 (Sat) The Arao tidal flats are home to many creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs. Why don't you see and learn the names and characteristics of tidal flat creatures that you don't usually see? Held in July 5 (Sat) 9:30~12pm (Reception 9 o'clock ~) * Cancelled due to stormy weather Reserve day: Sunday, July 6 【Place】 Arao Chigata Water and Wetland Center Subjects: Families including elementary and junior high school students 【Capacity】 First 15 groups free of charge 【What to bring】 Boots, gloves, water bottle, hat (heat stroke prevention), writing utensils 【How to apply】 Apply by Phone [Application starts] June 2 (Mon) 9 a.m. ~ 【Inquiry】 Application: Arao Tidal Flats Conservation • Secretariat of the Council for Wise Utilization Phone 0968-63-1386 (Environmental Conservation Division)

[Notice 📢 of start of skin diving course] Hello! From this summer, Hokule'a Shonan will start a new "skin diving course" 🫧 Many of you may be wondering, "What is skin diving?" Skin diving is a diving style in which you dive into the Water with "only your own breath" without using a tank like Scuba Diving. It is similar to so-called "Diving with bare hands", but it is very important not only to dive, but also to have the skills and knowledge to enjoy it safely. For example, by properly learning how to breathe properly, how to remove ears, posture in water, and how to dive, you will be 🌿 able to enjoy it much more comfortably and with peace of mind The appeal of skin diving is "lightness" and "freedom". Because there are few equipment, you can directly experience a sense of unity with your body and the sensation of water, and you will feel as if you are one with the sea. It's perfect for those who say, "I like the sea, but scuba seems a bit of a hurdle ..." Of course, it is also recommended 🐬 for experienced scuba players as a new way to enjoy it This course is designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence. We will support you carefully, so please feel free to contact us 😊 if you are not confident in swimming or are worried about removing your ears 🌊 \Skin Course and Skin Tour Held In Date/ 📍Saturday, June 28 📍July 12 (Sat) - 13 (Sun) Lake Suganuma Skin Tour 📍Saturday, July 19 Held in on request in addition to the above dates! If you would like to be able to participate on this day, please contact us 🙌 Let's 💙 experience the "breathtakingly beautiful" world of the sea together We look forward to your participation! #SkinDiving #FreedivingJapan #TrySkinDiving
#SkinDivingTour #UnderwaterAdventure #ExploreTheBlue
#DiveIntoNature #LakeDiving #JapanDivingExperience
#NewDiveExperience #HokuleaShonan #PADI

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Good evening everyone! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association. Today, June 16, is World Sea Turtle Day. It is said to be a day to nurture the feeling of caring for sea turtles and call for their protection. So today, I would like to introduce you to Ohama Coast, the spawning ground of sea turtles that our Minami Town is proud of! A sandy beach about 500 meters long located in Hiwasoura, Minami-cho, Kaibu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture, is the Ohama Coast. As the name suggests, "big beach" is the origin of the name, and there is Thereare Obama at the mouth of the Hiwasa River, which streams nearby. Just off the coast of Coast is Tachishima, and it is said that it was once possible to walk to the island at low tide. Ohama Coast is famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and in 1967 it was designated as a national natural monument under the name of "Sea Turtle and Spawning Grounds of Ohama Coast". Since 1950, statistics on the number of loggerhead sea turtles have been collected, and in 1968, 308 landings were confirmed. However, since 1996, the number of landings has been in the double digits, and since then the number has decreased to the single digits. Finally, in 2018, the number of eggs laid fell to zero for the first time since statistics began, and in 2023, the number of landings was also zero. Even so, Minami Town has been working hard to protect the environment of Ohama Coast, and last year, sea turtles were confirmed to have landed and laid eggs in Ohama Coast in two years yellowtail, and this year, on June 12, the first loggerhead sea turtle landed and laid eggs of the year! They are expected to hatch in early August! In order to protect the Ohama Coast, which is easy for sea turtles to land and lay eggs, Ohama Coast strives to protect the environment by restricting entry to the Coast at night and prohibiting both cars from passing in the vicinity from mid-May ~ mid-August every year. When you come to Minami, please cooperate in protecting the environment and protecting the safety of sea turtles. And while thinking about the sight of the Ohama Coast crowded with sea turtles again, please Enjoy the magnificent Nature! !!

Photo taken on June 13. On the Jacaranda Promenade, which is about 400 meters to the left and right of the famous landmarks "Omiya pine tree", the Best time to visit "Jacaranda" continues. Beautiful blue-purple flowers that are in best time to visit during the rainy season. It is vulnerable to rain and wind, and the flowers have begun to fall, so Visiting the site early. https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/338...

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Minami Town Tourism Association! IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL INTRODUCE PLENTY OF THE CHARM OF MINAMI TOWN IN TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE IN COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, SO THANK YOU! ◆◆◆ What is Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture? Located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, in the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture, it is an area rich in beautiful Nature and historical Famous landmarks, as well as delicious seafood and Delicacies of the mountains. Minami Town was created in 2006 by the merger of Hiwasa Town and Yuki Town, and currently has a population of about 5,600 people. (As of May 31, 2025) In addition to the 23rd shrine of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites and the Yakuo Temple, our Minami Town is home to the Senba Sea Cliffs included in the "Muroto Anan Coast National Park" and the Ohama Coast (a nationally designated natural monument), which is a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles. You can enjoy the scenery of the Four Seasons woven by vast nature and the profound historical heritage that has continued for more than 1,200 years. In recent years, we have also attracted a wide range of satellite offices from all over the country to promote "lively Kaso Minami Town" (meaning a lively and depopulated town). ◆◆◆ Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Tokushima Station - Access to Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture The Access from Tokushima Station to Minami Town can be Use by Car and public transportation. Access to Tokushima Station is ・Shuttle bus from Tokushima airports ・Highway buses from various parts of the country ・ About 30 minutes after getting off the Tokushima IC on the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Automobile Road And so on. By Car: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by National Route 55 from Tokushima City Center (Tokushima Station, etc.) Line Car: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokushima Station on the JR Mugi Line (depending on the flight) In addition, there is a direct highway bus from Osaka Station and Nankai Namba to Minami Town. ◆◆◆ Popular Sightseeing spots in Minami ◇ Prayer for protection from evil Temple Medicine King Temple The official name is "Daiozan Mujuin Yakuo Temple". Yakuo Temple, the 23rd of the 88 Shikoku Sacred Sites, is a Sightseeing spot that Representative Minami Town. According to legend, it was built in 726 by Gyoki at the request of Emperor Shomu, and then in 815, Kobo Daishi carved the Honzon of the Temple, Yakushi Nyorai. Because of this auspiciousness, it has come to be counted as the 23rd sacred site of the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku, and has become widely known as the root prayer place for the extermination of evil. From the Yakuo Temple, you can overlook the Hiwasa area, and it is a place where you can feel the history that the Yakuo Temple has walked with the town. ◇Loggerhead sea turtle spawning grounds Ohama Coast Ohama Coast is a gentle sandy beach in the southern Coastline of Tokushima Prefecture, where there are many beautiful but steep rias coastlines. Ohama Coast is widely known as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and loggerhead sea turtles Visit to lay eggs every year from mid-May ~ mid-August. Due to its rarity, it has been designated as a national natural monument as "the sea turtles of Ohama Coast and their spawning grounds", and it is also designated as "One of the 100 best beaches in Japan" and "88 places in Shikoku". ◇Shining sandy beach Tainohama Beaches Located in the Muroto-Anan Coast National Park, which is famous for its high water quality, Tainohama is one of the beaches boasting one of the best water quality in western Japan. It is a white sand beach with a length of 1 kilometers, and the Sunrise rising from the Coastline makes the Yuki district Famous. In addition, from the opening of the sea in early July to mid-August every year, JR Tainohama Temporary Station is opened, and one of the attractions is that there is a direct connection from the station to the Beaches. ◇ Kuroshio Sculpture Art Senba Sea Cliff To the west of Ohama Coast is the mouth of the Hiwasa River, and from there is a steep ria coastline to the southwest. In particular, the sea cliff with a rough but magnificent vertical cliff with a length of about 2 Kilometers is named "Senba Sea Cliff". The Pacific Ocean seen from a Precipitous cliff of about 250 Meter high, which rises like a folding screen, is truly a masterpiece. ◆◆◆ Roadside Station in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Roadside Station Hiwasa Located along Route National Route 55, "Roadside Station Hiwasa" also has a direct connection to JR Hiwasa Station, and was born as an exchange Base point that connects people who have visit with the local community, both Car and line Car. The large site can be easily used as a resting point for long take a break from driving. Sankokan and Products Museum sell Local Specialty and handicrafts, and Broadcasting the charm of the area to those who visit. In addition, we, the "Minami Town Tourism Association", widely broadcasting the charm of Minami Town in front of the Products Museum of Hiwasa, a Roadside Station. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇ Yakuo Temple New Spring First Pilgrimage to the Shrine Every year on the 3rd of New Year's Day, many people from all over the country come to visit the First Pilgrimage to the Shrine on the Yakuo Temple Visit. There are a unique custom in which Worshippers make offerings for each step when climbing the 33-step women's slope and the 42-step men's slope to remove the evil. ◇ Umigame Festival Every year in July, the "Umigame Thanksgiving Festival" at Ohama Coast, where loggerhead sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs, the "Umigame Festival" at the Events venue, and the Noryo Fireworks Display on the Hiwasagawa riverbed are Held in. ◇ Umigame Triathlon Swim along the Ohama Coast, a scenic spot full of tropical atmosphere, run along the Minamiawa Sunline with Cape Muroto in the distance, and run along the banks of the Clear streams Hiwasa River. Held in every July, a triathlon that unites people and nature. ◇Hiwasa Yawata Shrine Autumn Festival Held in every October, it is a traditional autumn festival that has lasted for more than 200 years. The sight of the first day when eight drum stalls parade around the town, and the second day, the day of this festival, when these drum stalls go out to the Ohama Coast, is a masterpiece. ◇Akamatsu Shrine Dedication Blowtube Fireworks It is a dedication ceremony for "Akamatsu Blowtube Fireworks" held at Akamatsu Shrine in October. One by one, they run around under the sparks spewed out from the blowtube fireworks, which are carefully handmade, with shouts of "I made it, I made it!" and pray for a good harvest the following year. ◇Yuki Ise Shrimp Festival Held in every year in November to pray for a big catch and to revitalize the town. Fresh seafood Landings at Yuki Fishing Port and other places are sold at low prices, and Ise shrimp, which bears the name of the Festival, is especially Popular. ◆◆◆ Minami Town PR Character Kametaro Minami Town PR "Nuru Chara" Kametaro. In addition to Events in Minami In the town, he participates in exhibitions and sightseeing Events inside and outside the prefecture to Broadcasting the charm of Minami Town. In addition to the popular Sightseeing spot, they would like to enrich the tour by developing the Sightseeing spot of the hidden gem that is not yet known, and make Minami Town even more "lively". ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture Minami is a charming town with beautiful Nature and rich history. Through the beautiful scenery of the Four Seasons, please fully enjoy the charm of Minami Town. We will continue to Broadcasting the recommendations of Minami Town, so please follow us!

🗻 Let's go to Tateyama to see Diamond Fuji! 🗻 During the period of 7/7~8/2, here are the places where you can enjoy Diamond Fuji 🗻. Fun Diamond Fuji 🗻 at the following dates and times (sunset times) and locations. It depends on the weather, but I hope ♪ you will have a wonderful moment July 7 (Mon) 19:06~18:46 Fura Coast July 8 (Tue) 19:05~18:46 Fura Coast July 9 (Water) 19:05~18:46 Around Furasaki Shrine July 10 (Thu) 19:05~18:45 Around Fura Fishing Port July 11 (Fri) 19:04~18:45 Around Aihama Fishing Port July 12 (Sat) 19:04~18:44 Aihama Beaches July 13 (Sun) 19:04~18:44 Hirasaura July 14 (Mon) 19:03~18:44 Hirasunaura Beach July 15 (Tue) 19:03~18:43 Around Gojinishi (Suzaki Shrine) July 16 (Water) 19:02~18:43 Suzaki District July 17 (Thu) 19:02~18:42 Around Suzaki Lighthouse July 18 (Fri) 19:01~18:42 Susaki District July 19 (Sat) 19:00~18:41 Around Sakata Fishing Port July 20 (Sun) 19:00~18:41 Viewing Coast July 21 (Mon) 18:59~18:40 Hainan Tokiri Shrine July 22 (Tue) 18:59~18:39 Shimohara Fishing Port Hamada Minato City July 23 (Water) 18:58~18:39 Around Kaya Fishing Port (Tateyama Departure Station) July 24 (Thu) 18:57~18:38 Oga Coast July 25 (Fri) 18:56~18:37 Self-Defense Forces July 26 (Sat) 18:56~18:36 Okinoshima/Shiroyama Park July 27 (Sun) 18:55~18:36 Okinoshima (Fujimi) July 28 (Mon) 18:54~18:35 Around Tateyama Sunset Pier July 29 (Tue) 18:53~18:34 Around Hojo Pier July 30 (Water) 18:52~18:33 Cocos (Hojo Coast) July 31 (Thu) 18:51~18:32 Around Tateyama Hot spring sunset Coast Shozuru (Yawata Coast) August 1 (Fri) 18:51~18:31 Around Citizens Sports Ground (Nako Coast) August 2 (Sat) 18:50~18:30 Around Kaisei Gakuen Nako Inn (Nako Coast)

Divers who protect the ocean are cool after all! Hello, I'm Hokule'a Shonan! Today, I'd like to tell you a little bit about what we're working on, Dive Against Yellowtail. The other day, my friends and I dived together into the sea in Shizuura, Shizuoka Prefecture, and dived to collect garbage in the water. Take a look at this group photo taken after the activity! Isn't everyone really cool? The reason we think it's "cool" isn't just how it looks. I hope that we will come to an age where "picking up trash" will be taken for granted and seen as something to be proud of. That's what we have in mind. 🌊 Diving is a special time to connect with the sea. When you dive, you will be soothed by the tranquility and beauty of the water. You will also notice that there is garbage produced by people in the sea. Plastic bags, plastic bottles, pieces of fishing gear... There is also a reality that makes you want to look away. In such a situation, there is something that only divers can do. We believe so. Picking up trash can be sobering. But it's an action to protect the oceans of the future. And don't you think it's very cool? 🪸 Protecting the ocean should be part of the appeal of diving. Protecting the environment isn't just for special people. There are many things that you can feel and do because you are a diver. For those of us who live with the sea, the act of "protecting" is Nature. That may be the image of a "cool" diver in the future. Don't take out trash and pick it up. Both of these are steps towards protecting our oceans. Hokule'a Shonan will continue these activities in the future. If you like the ocean, why don't you start doing something "a little good for the earth" together? #DiveAgainstDebris #OceanConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #ScubaForChange #DiversForTheOcean #CleanupDive #BluePlanetProtection #SustainableDiving #MarineDebrisAwareness #EcoFriendlyDiver #PADIAWARE #HokuleaShonan