As one of the projects commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kumamoto Prefectural Theater, five videos were produced on the theme of "Moving Theater". One of them, the collaboration video of "Manda Pit" × "DANCE", was Open to the public on YouTube. The performance, set in the historic Manda Pit, was starred, choreographed, and written by professional dancer Yusuke Hayama. Original music for this project was produced and directed by art director Kei Yoshida, and Video production was done by OP Films by Onigashima Productions. As the phrase "Dance is Timeless" suggests, you can enjoy a video work that expresses the history of Manda Pit through dance through the ages. https://arao-kankou.jp/info/11207/... Other video with the theme of "theater in motion" are Open to the public. Please take a look. ・ Double bass × Sakizu village ・Yashiro Myomi Festival ×Tsugaru Shamisen, Japanese Drum ・Aso × String Quartet ・Marching × Triangle West Port

The popular game [Fortnite] finally has Kumamon Island! There is also Manda Pit as a tourist facility! In that Popular online game [Fortnite], the "Kumamon Island" stage set in Kumamoto has finally appeared! !! The "Kumamon Island" stage is not the usual shooting game, but a management simulation game! The story of the game revolves around Kumamoto Castle and other major Sightseeing spots in the prefecture, and the player cooperates with Kumamon's plan to create a "Giant Kumamon Robo"! Manda Pit has also appeared as one of the sightseeing spots! !! Please ♪ enjoy the game with the cute Kumamon Island code: 0507-8727-1071 https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/kumamonisland/...

Monday, March 24, 2025 Location: Futoria in Ubuyama ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. Participation fee: 2,500 yen (With flowery lunch box and herbal tea) 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 Tea drinking, chatting, and having fun 😊 at your leisure ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ The experience fee is 1,000 yen per person. (In the case of additional production, 1 pouch 500 yen) ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) 1,000 yen each (tax included) No reservation required. We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience 1 pack 500 yen. (Normally 1,200 yen per pack) We are receiving applications little by little. The morning session will be closed when the capacity is reached. The afternoon session is an open farm ♪ We hope you will feel free to come and visit us. Afternoon Workshop & Aroma Relaxation does not require reservations. Thank you for 🙇 your participation.

Kusasenrigahama, Aso City There was ✨️ still a little snow left A grassland with a panoramic view of the volcano at a sightseeing spot in Kumamoto

It is a Cluster of trees of Miyama Kirishima around Mt. Eboshi. Every year from around May, the deep mountain Kirishima as far as the eye can see dyes the mountains pink. The sea of flowers as far as the eye can see is truly Cool Japan! Location: Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Aso City Tourism Association in Kumamoto Prefecture. Best regards for introducing plenty of attractive information about Aso City in this Account. In this First Post, I would like to briefly introduce Aso City. ▶▶▶ What is Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture? ◀◀◀ Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the Northeastern region of Kumamoto Prefecture and is known for its active volcano "Aso Mountain" and its majestic Caldera topography, one of the one of the most in the world. With a population of about 23,000 (as of November 2024), it is a region with beautiful prairies that have been protected by people for generations for 13,000 years. It has a variety of attractions that Fascination the Visitors, including Five Peaks of Aso, Hot Spring, and landscapes registered as UNESCO Global Geoparks. ▶▶▶ Access ◀◀◀ to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◎ Kumamoto Station - Access by train to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture From Kumamoto Station to Aso City, it is convenient to Use the JR Hohi Main Line. Via Higo-Ozu Station, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Aso Station. There is also a limited express train Car "Trans-Kyushu Limited Express". In addition, there are plenty of buses and rental cars to Aso City, and Access to the surrounding Sightseeing spots is also good. ◎ Aso Kumamoto Airport - Access to Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture by Car From Aso Kumamoto Airport to Aso City, it takes about 1 hour by car. Use a rental car or shuttle bus from the airport for smooth Access to Aso City and Sightseeing spots. At Aso Kumamoto Airport, a new Passenger terminal building will be opened in March 2023 that integrates domestic and international flights. ▶▶▶ Historical background ◀◀◀ of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture The history of Aso City is centered on the Agricultural culture that has benefited from Mt. Aso Mountain since ancient times. In particular, the grasslands of Aso are said to have existed since the Jomon period about 13,000 years ago, forming the beautiful landscape of present-day Aso. One of the world's one of the most Caldera, created by hundreds of thousands of years of volcanic activity, has become a symbol of the Aso UNESCO Geopark. ▶▶▶ Popular Sightseeing spots ◀◀◀ in Aso City, Kumamoto I would like to introduce some Sightseeing spots that represent Aso City. ◎ Nakadake Crater Nakadake Crater is a place where you can experience the power of volcanic activity up close, and you can observe plumes and volcanic rocks near the crater. You can have a valuable experience where you can directly feel the power of geothermal heat and volcanoes. Access is convenient because there is a Car road leading to just before the crater. ◎ Kusasenrigahama Kusasenrigahama, a vast grassland of 785,000 square meters or about 38 times the size of Tokyo Dome, is a spot where you can enjoy a magnificent view with the Five Peaks of Aso in the background. Grazing cows and horses can be seen grazing leisurely, and it is a healing place where you can feel the breath of nature. Walking trail is also Maintenance and popular with tourists. ◎Aso Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a history of more than 2,000 years, enshrining 12 family gods, including Kenban Ryumei, who pioneered Aso, and is revered as the best shrine in Higo Province, and there are 500 branch companies Located in nationwide. Six buildings, including the temple and the tower gate, are nationally designated important cultural properties, and the tower gate is said to be one of the "three major tower gates in Japan". ◎ Daikanbo Daikanbo is a superb view point overlooking the entire Aso Caldera. You can see the magnificent view of the Five Peaks of Aso as a "reclining Buddha", and the scenery woven by the Sunrise and sunset is especially exceptional. The Observation decks has Car parking lots, shops, and convenient Access. ◎ Kusasenri Observation Point Elevation 1,100 Meters, Kusasenri Observation Point overlooks Kusasenrigahama. If the weather is good, you can see the Ariake Sea and Mt. Unzen in the distance behind Mt. Kinbozan, and a spectacular 360-degree view Unfolds as far as the eye can see. ◎ Rice Mound Rice Mound, which is said to have been formed by an eruption about 3,300 years ago, is a beautiful cone-shaped volcanic hill about 80 meters high located within the Caldera of Mt. Aso Mountain. It has a beautiful shape characterized by a lush slope that looks like an upside-down dog with a large depression at the top, and you can enjoy the expression of the four seasons, with vivid fresh greenery from Spring to summer and golden pampas grass Unfolds in autumn. ◎ Tagoyama Forest Park Tagoyama Forest Park is an observation spot where you can overlook the Five Peaks of Aso and Aso Valley. Hiking and forest bathing can be enjoyed in the park where lush nature spreads. From the "Sorafune Pier" where the top of Mt. Tagoyama protrudes, you can also see the sea of clouds spreading all below. ◎ Hana Asobi (ASO MILK FACTORY) Hana Asobi is one of the largest English rose gardens in western Japan, with 4,500 roses of about 750 species. There is a restaurant, cheese workshop, café, souvenir shop and Strawberry picking, so the whole family can enjoy it. ◎ Roadside Station Aso Roadside Station Aso is a facility where Local Specialty products and Tourist Information are gathered. Fresh vegetables and Souvenirs are lined up, and many tourists visit it as a base point for traveling to Aso. Take a break from driving is also a great spot. ◎ Cuddly Dominion It is a theme park where you can meet bears and various animals from all over the world. Popular events include a show by Director Miyazawa, who is famous as an animal trainer, holding a bear cub that can only be experienced here in Kyushu, and a "petting Zone" where you can play with dogs and cats from around the world, alpacas and capybaras. ▶▶▶ Specialty products gourmet ◀◀◀ in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◎ Aso's Akaushi (Higo Akaushi) Aso's Akaushi beef is a brand of beef that is characterized by its lean meat, healthy and juicy taste. The high-quality meat grown in the grasslands of Aso is popular for steaks and yakiniku. ◎ Pickled mustard greens Aso's Specialties, Pickled mustard greens, are traditional pickles made from Takana grown in the Rich in nature environment of Aso. Ideal for accompaniment to rice and Ochazuke. ◎ soup It is a local cuisine of Aso, and is popular for its gentle flavor made with flattened or rolled Dango and vegetables from the earth's Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, seasoned with miso and soy sauce. ◎ Red pickled vegetables Red pickled vegetables are a traditional pickle that has been handed down to Aso along with pickled mustard greens, and it is a sweet and spicy pickle made with Aso's Local vegetables. Local people feel the visit of autumn by eating red pickled vegetables. ▶▶▶ Events and Festivals ◀◀◀ in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◎ Agricultural festivals in Aso It is an agricultural festival held mainly at Aso Shrine, Kunizukuri Shrine, Shimo Shrine, etc. It is a historic festivals designated as a nationally designated Important Intangible folk cultural property. ◎ Great Aso Fire Mountain Festival Great Aso Fire Mountain Festival is a popular Events that is Held in every August. Fireworks color the night sky of Aso, which is rich in rich in nature. Various events are held in at the Aso City General Center Multipurpose Plaza, the Events venue, and stalls are lined up. ▶▶▶ Tourist Information ◀◀◀ of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture is an attractive Sightseeing spot that combines magnificent Nature, history and culture. People fascinates visit the Caldera topography that spreads around the active volcano "Aso Mountain", the grassland culture that has lasted for more than 10,000 years, and the abundant Specialty products gourmet. We will continue to introduce recommendations of Aso City, so please follow us!

Flower charcoal born from plants in Ubuyama villages. I know it's an unfamiliar word, but it's made from Ingredients made from pine cones, Nanten, and the grasslands and mountains of Ubuyama villages. Speaking of charcoal, various effective for There are such as deodorizing and deodorizing effects have been packaged a little coolly as an interior decoration and as a gift for loved ones. Just by dripping your favorite aroma on this charcoal, you can also make your own original duffuser. We can't make many because the staff belonging to the Tourist Association are creating them in detail, but if you are interested parties, please comment. In addition, this charcoal is brittle and fragile, so we do not currently send it by mail. In order to let many people know about Ubuyama Ingredients, we are currently creating them and selling them at markets in the neighboring area. Prices will also fluctuate. The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

A special piece of Ubuyama. We are in the middle of a cold winter, but in Spring you can enjoy the green grasslands. It's fun in the cold winter, Squid must be early in Spring ~.

Everyone eats around the table, so it's delicious ♪ A small village with a population of about 1,400 people. Together with the mothers living in this Ubuyama village, we held in a lunch party for "soup" in Aso. Thereare different cooking methods and seasonings for each household, This time, we asked one mother to be a teacher and Implementation a food education Events with a total of 20 people. Fresh vegetables received from farmers in the Village, which cannot be tasted in the city, and handmade miso made by everyone at the beginning of this year, were used to enjoy delicious soup that can only be tasted here. I really enjoyed chatting with everyone and having casual conversations. Implementation of this food education event that gives you a sense of Satoyama life changes the content depending on the season. Not only people in the Village but also people from outside the Village are allowed to participate, and several people participate each time. In the future, we would be happy if not only domestic but also overseas people who are interested in living in Japan could participate. Protect and inherit the Satoyama lifestyle, while enjoying it. Through such activities, it would be great if the people of the Village could enjoy interacting with people from outside.

A piece of Spring in Ubuyama Village. Ubuyama is in the middle of winter, and the cold winter is fun, but I can't Can't wait for the warm Spring.

Shooting 📸 on a trip to Kyushu Yonezuka 🏔, which is said to be the dimple of Aso ́- It seems to have been formed by an eruption, It had 👏 a very beautiful shape There also seems to be a legend, It is said that Takeiwa Tatsumikoto, the deity of Aso Shrine, built the mountain by piling up the harvested rice, and the hollow at the top is said to be the mark of scooping the rice with the palm of his hand and distributing it to the poor Although it was from a distance, I was glad that I was able ☺️ to take a picture

Aso City Eboshidake no Miyama Kirishima

Senbonzakura 🌸 in Aso Takamori Town, Kumamoto It seems that it was a little early * '-' 💦

The drooping cherry blossoms 🌸 I found by chance when I went for a drive to Aso in Kumamoto I also want to ✨ see it when it is in full bloom