Introducing a newly opened store in Bungoono, Oita Prefecture ❚ KEYSTONE Kyushu Located in Mie Town, Bungoono City, "KEYSTONE Kyushu" has opened its doors. This establishment was born from the barbecue restaurant run by the owner’s parents. The interior has been finished with DIY touches from the family, creating a warm atmosphere throughout. For lunch, they offer set meals and ramen, while dinner features an American diner experience, showcasing two different faces in one day. The chicken nanban set is particularly popular for lunch. The tartar sauce is served separately, allowing you to enjoy it in your preferred amount. For dinner, the hormone teppan, crafted with care from the barbecue restaurant’s expertise, is highly praised. The hamburgers are tender and easy to eat for people of all ages. Although it’s a riders' cafe, everyone is welcome, so if you're interested, why not stop by? ■KEYSTONE Kyushu Store Information 【Business Hours】11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Last Order 1:30 PM) / 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:00 PM) 【Closed】Mondays (If a holiday, closed the following Tuesday) 【Location】1086-288 Hyakue, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Contact】0974-22-7233 ■■Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The beautiful seas and mountains of Amakusa await you at the cycling event "Amakusa Loop! Amaichi Gran Fondo 2026," which will take place over two days on December 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026! This year marks the 70th anniversary of Unzen-Amakusa National Park's designation, and it is a special event celebrating the recognition of "Amaichi" as the first national cycle route in Kyushu. Come and enjoy the bounties of the sea and mountains at this cycling event! ■Event Overview ・Event Name: 70th Anniversary Event of Unzen-Amakusa National Park's Designation - Amakusa Loop! Amaichi Gran Fondo 2026 ・Date: December 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026 ・Location: Amakusa City, Kamiamakusa City, and surrounding areas of Reihokumachi ■Schedule and Course Details 【DAY 1】 December 12 (Saturday) Amakusa Islands, Shimoshima Area Event 1: 140km (Capacity: 150 participants) / Entry Fee: 13,000 yen Event 2: 80km (Capacity: 200 participants) / Entry Fee: 10,000 yen Event 3: 40km (Capacity: 50 participants) / Entry Fee: 5,000 yen 【DAY 2】 December 13 (Sunday) Amakusa Islands, Kamijima Area Event 4: 140km (Capacity: 150 participants) / Entry Fee: 13,000 yen Event 5: 80km (Capacity: 200 participants) / Entry Fee: 10,000 yen Event 6: 40km (Capacity: 50 participants) / Entry Fee: 5,000 yen *A discount of 2,000 yen will be applied for consecutive entries over two days. *A discount of 2,000 yen will be applied for elementary and junior high school students. ■Participation Qualifications ・Participants must comply with event regulations and traffic safety rules. ・Participants must be in elementary school or older (one guardian per elementary school student must accompany them). ・Participants must be confident in completing the entire course within the time limit without getting lost. ・Participants must be able to adhere to the etiquette of using the national park. ・Participants must have a love for nature. ■Application and Details For more details and entry methods, please check the official event website. (Search for "Amaichi Gran Fondo!") We sincerely look forward to your participation!

The "Goldfish Lantern" lights up on Shirakabe Street in Yanai. This summer, the goldfish that gently illuminated the old street corners during the "Goldfish Lantern Festival" will soon be taking a break. They look a little lonely. Thank you for this summer. See you again next year. Location: Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Gentazakura This is an Edohigan cherry tree estimated to be 300 years old, located on a mountain path known as "Sakura Sanri." There are two trees with diameters of 2.88m and 2.15m. They are designated as a natural monument by the city. The origin of the name "Gentazakura" comes from a story about Matsuyama han-shi Yano Goroemon Genta, who made prisoners plant cherry trees along the Nakayama River road. Unable to endure the harsh labor, one prisoner lamented, "Though the cherry blossoms bloom, it is Genta who punishes, and they will bear no fruit," which inspired the name. On Sundays in late March or early April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the "Gentazakura Festival" is held, bustling with events like bazaars and rice cake throwing, attracting many tourists who come to catch a glimpse of the grand Edohigan cherry tree.

At Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen's Bloomin, you can find a wide variety of plums on display! 👏🏻👏🏻 A plum harvest calendar is also posted at the store, which can help you choose the right variety.✨ Enjoy the plums that are unique to this season!

The 4th National Stream Fishing Tournament Under the scorching summer sun, the "National Stream Fishing Tournament" was held 🎣 This time, an impressive total of 242 participants, both adults and children, joined in 💡 While there were many fishing enthusiasts, a lot of children came to participate in the fish-catching event ✨ Watching the children chase after the escaping fish with beaming smiles made me feel the essence of summer in Gokase 😁

🌻Sunflower Field🌻 In Teshikaga, there are spots where you can see many lovely sunflowers blooming beautifully at this time of year❣️ And guess what! Yesterday and today might just be the peak bloom?! You can easily find the location by searching for Taisei Rotec Corporation, Teshikaga Asphalt Plant. Enter the road next to the Teshikaga Town Speed Skating Rink! Please be careful as this place is different from the one posted last year⚠️ There is a parking area in front of the field, so please share the space amicably🅿️ Be sure to enjoy lots of sunflowers this year as well🌻

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Gorge Tourism Association. Yesterday in Shosenkyo was a day with lots of clouds, making it relatively cool and comfortable. 🌿 During the Obon holiday, many of you visited Shosenkyo. Thank you very much to everyone who came! The hot days are still continuing, so please remember to stay hydrated and take care of your health. ☀️ When you feel like going somewhere a bit cooler, please do visit Shosenkyo. ⛰️ Enjoy the rich greenery and the scenic views of the gorge while taking your time to relax. We look forward to your visit! 😊 Date of photography: August 17th.

【Late Summer!】 This summer, head to the not-too-hot Minami-Izu 🌊☀️ ● About beach activities https://x.gd/Yiubz... ● Minami-Izu Town continues to have zero extreme heat days (as of August 17)! https://x.gd/WewOB... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏖️ Beach ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A stunning beach with white sands and blue pines, selected as one of Japan's top 100 beaches and top 100 bathing spots! Yumigahama Beach 📅 July 18 - August 30 This year, Yumigahama Splash Water Park is back 🛟 Enjoy water activities and swimming together. Yumigahama Splash Water Park 📅 Until August 23 (Sunday) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤿 Activities ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A hidden beach accessible only by boat 🚤 Thanks to the Kuroshio Current, it boasts excellent visibility and is a snorkeling paradise with abundant fish 🐠 📅 Until September 30 (Wednesday) 🚢 Hirizo Beach swimming tour now accepting applications! Departure dates: September 19 - 21 Adults 6,500 yen / Children 5,500 yen Tour application here https://x.gd/ZH3a4... Yagawahama and Tawara-hama ferry (Mera) July 18 - August 31 * Starts July 25! IZU THE SOUTH 34°N: https://www.izu34n.jp// * Summer posters are also on sale! B1 (Iro Shrine) 500 yen, B2 (Hammerhead Shark, two types of fireflies from Ihama) 300 yen (Free distribution for Minami-Izu residents) 📷 Photo contest is also underway! Winning entries will receive luxurious prizes. Application here https://x.gd/LRM7Q...

On August 14, 2026, the Komatsu Fire Festival was held in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This fire festival, believed to have originated in the Edo period, is a traditional event dedicated to the memorial of the village headman who fell victim to a rebellion, as well as a prayer for abundant harvests. At 7:30 PM, the flames lit up the wide fields, slowly rising and creating a unique landscape of Ogata Town. It was a night that felt both lively and, in some way, serene. ■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

This is the "Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival" in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Cute "Kingyo Chochin" lanterns decorate the street corners, creating a fantastical atmosphere with the soft light spilling from the lanterns. On the other hand, during the "Bakusō Neputa" on August 13th, the adorable "Kingyo Neputa" transforms and performs a wild and frenzied run. (laughs)

Summer settled over the village like a green silence. The mountains slept beneath the endless blue sky, while cicadas sang from the trees as if they had been singing there forever. Bright flowers bloomed along an empty roadside, leading somewhere unknown. A lazy afternoon, a gentle breeze, and the delicate sound of wind chimes drifting through Okutama made this summer feel a little more magical.

【Kuraoka Area Fishing Tournament🎣】 Today (August 15th), the Kuraoka Area Fishing Tournament was held for the first time in two years😊 It seems that a significant number of fish were released this year, and everyone was catching one after another🐟 The children were cheering each time they caught a fish, running to their parents saying, "Help me with the hook!"😆 A "Fish Catching" event for kids was also held✨ The fish swimming freely in the river posed quite a challenge for the children😂 Especially eels, which would slip away from their hands even after being caught, made it quite difficult🤣 However, some kids figured out a strategy to throw the fish and eels they caught onto the riverbank💡 Many families were seen heading home with a lot of fish, saying, "It's going to be a hassle to clean them later!"💦 Everyone is in for a feast tonight😋

The "Suhōten Festival" at Iminomiya Shrine, known as "the extraordinary festival of the world," boasts a history of over 1,800 years. Men carry bamboo poles that can reach up to 30 meters in length and weigh over 100 kilograms! Everyone, be careful not to knock over the bamboo, "Total Concentration: Bamboo Breathing!" Filming location: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Oita Bungoono Outing Information ❚ Inazumi Underwater Cave Sightseeing Boat At the Inazumi Underwater Cave in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, you can enjoy an experience of an underwater cave and firefly river sightseeing boat. The cave maintains a temperature of about 16°C throughout the year. A serene atmosphere allows you to leave the summer heat behind and feel the charm of the cave submerged in water. The Inazumi Underwater Cave is said to have formed over approximately 200 million years and was submerged during the great eruption of Mt. Aso around 85,000 years ago. You can slowly enjoy the depth that cannot be touched just by walking around, from the comfort of the boat. The sightseeing boat moves under the guidance of staff, taking about 10 minutes. While listening to the formation and highlights of the cave, you will explore the interior from the water's surface perspective. Why not try experiencing the quiet time spread across the bottom of the cave? 【Location】Inazumi Underwater Cave (300 Nakatsuduru, Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fee】Sightseeing boat 2,500 yen (additional entrance fee required) 【Capacity】3 adults 【Access】About 60 minutes by car from Mera Interchange on the Ōita Expressway About 20 minutes by car from Mie Town Station on the JR Hōhi Main Line 【Parking】Available 【Contact】Inazumi Underwater Cave TEL: 0974-26-2468 【Notes】No need to change clothes. Please check the operation status in advance on the day. ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Summer vacation is halfway through! 🍉 Here are some recommended summer spots in Miyoshi that you can still enjoy. 😊 🏴Miyoshi Cormorant Fishing @ukai.344 Address: Miyoshi Ukai Cormorant Fishing Boat Boarding Area, Tōkaichi Shinsui Park, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Period: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from June 1 to September 10 Time: 7:00 PM to around 8:40 PM Eligibility: All ages welcome Fee: Adults 4,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,500 yen Preschool children are free for one child per adult Lunch boxes available as an option Reservation: Search online for "Miyoshi Cormorant Fishing Miyo DMO" Others: Receive a limited mini-gift with the Miyoshi Drive Discount ****************Miyoshi Drive Discount***************** ① Install the Walk @round Miyoshi app (Search for "Miyoshi Tourism" in the app) ② Tap on 【Special Campaign】 in the center of the screen ③ From the list of 【Drive Discount】, tap on the relevant store ④ Tap on the 【Drive Discount】 banner ⑤ Ask the staff for a lucky number and enter it ⑥ Tap on 【Get the Benefits】 ⑦ Show the screen to the staff to complete. ************************************************** 🏴Hirata Tourist Farm @hirata.farm Address: 1740-3 Uedamachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Old folk house cafe noqoo is 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays Obon Period Operations: Open as weekends and holidays during the Obon period Others: 10% discount on entrance fee with the Miyoshi Drive Discount, available for up to 4 people Reservations for berry picking can be made through the Hirata Tourist Farm website 🏴Ozekiyama Rail Mountain Bike @sakuracycle_miyoshi Address: Inside the Former Ozekiyama Station, 1770-1 Sanjicho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March to November Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (every 30 minutes) ※Last boarding time is 3:30 PM Eligibility: For the driver's seat, height must be 145 cm or taller, middle school students and above For the auxiliary seat, ages 3 and up (2 and up can ride if held by a guardian) Fee: 1 vehicle for 1 person (driver's seat) 1,000 yen (auxiliary seat) 500 yen 1 vehicle for 2 people (driver's seat) 1,500 yen (auxiliary seat) 500 yen Reservation: Search online for "Rail Mountain Bike Miyo DMO" Go to the reservation site from the bottom of the page ※Reservations may not be necessary if there is availability on the day Others: If used in conjunction with the Miyoshi Mononoke Museum there is a discount on riding fees with the "Set Discount" (up to 20% OFF) Discount coupons are distributed at the museum and the former Ozekiyama Station. 🏴Yume Land Funo @michinoeki_funo Address: 661-1 Funocho, Mizuho City, Hiroshima Prefecture Business Hours: Hometown Side Dish Buffet open on weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:00 PM) (※Open during the Obon period from August 8 to August 16) Lunch Restaurant Funo open on weekdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Marugoto Funo Ice Cream Shop open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on weekends and holidays) Funo Interaction Market open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Obon Period Operations: Open without closing during the Obon period Others: With the Miyoshi Drive Discount, you can get a two-color serving of the single cone at Marugoto Funo Ice Cream Shop. 🏴Kimita Kodomo Yuenchi Address: Kimita Town, Miyoshi City (Search "Kimita Kodomo Yuenchi" on the map) ※Please take your trash home. 🏴Gonokawa Canoe Park Sakugi @canoepark_sakugi Address: 116 Koyodo, Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Cafe & Restaurant Canoe Hours: Lunch Time 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Cafe Time 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Closed: Tuesdays (※No closure during summer vacation) *******Cautions for River Play******* ▶Please keep an eye on children at all times. ▶Wear a life jacket. ▶Wear marine shoes with fixed heels and ankles. ▶Do not go deeper than knee height, and avoid strong water currents. 🏴Miyoshi Mori no Pokke Address: 10456-2 Higashisakeyamachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Summer Vacation Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:10 PM (90-minute total replacement system, limited capacity) 1st session 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM 2nd session 12:40 PM to 2:10 PM 3rd session 2:40 PM to 4:10 PM Closed: Wednesdays Obon Period Operations: Open without closing during the Obon period For more details, please check the official website of Miyoshi City. 🏴Okuda Genso and Oyume Art Museum @ogs_artmuseum Address: 10453-6 Higashisakaya-cho, Mizuho City, Hiroshima Prefecture Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) Closed: Wednesdays (※Open on August 12 and 19) 🏴Miyoshi Fudoki no Oka Museum @hiroshima_prms Address: 122 Kodako-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) Closed: Wednesdays (※Open on August 12) Others: With the Miyoshi Drive Discount, individual admission fees for permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions will be at group discount rates. 🏴Mirasaka Peace Museum of Art @mirasaka_heiwa_museum Address: 2825-1 Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) Closed: Mondays 🏴Kumita Onsen Mori no Izumi @kimita_onsen Address: 311-3 Izumiyoshida, Kimita-cho, Mizuho City, Hiroshima Prefecture Business Hours: Bathing 〔General and Day Visitors〕10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (Last admission at 8:00 PM) Dining "Irori" 〔Lunch〕11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM) 〔Dinner〕5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (L.O. 7:30 PM) Morning Market 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Mori no Bakery 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed: Tuesdays

"No tools! No knowledge! Just come as you are! 🎣" "I want my kids to fish, but preparing and teaching them is tough..." Good news for all the parents out there! A hands-on fishing experience event taught by professionals is starting in Reihoku's sea! ✨ Thank you for always following the posts from the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association! Today, we are excited to announce an experience event that will create the best memories of this autumn! 🌊✨ Local fishermen and anglers will kindly teach the kids, so even those who have never touched a fishing rod can aim for big catches with confidence! This experience includes a luxurious double feature! 👇 ①Catch fish from the shore using sabiki! (About 2 hours) We'll target seasonal horse mackerel and more! Be sure to capture the shining smiles of your kids when they catch something! 📸 ②Challenge yourself to fillet a sea bream! (About 2 hours) We'll move to the community center right in front of the port to fillet the sea bream! This experience is perfect for food education, as it teaches "gratitude for receiving life". 🐟 All you need to bring is "clothes that can get dirty and excitement"! However... to provide careful support, we can only accept 【3 groups (10 people max) per session】. 😭 Popular dates are likely to fill up quickly, so check the details and sign up now! 🗓 Event Overview 〇Date (Choose a convenient day): ・Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ・Monday, September 21st (Public Holiday), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ・Saturday, September 26th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 〇Location: Nishikawauchi Fishing Port & Nishikawauchi Community Center (Sakase River, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) 〇Capacity: 10 participants per session (up to 3 families) 〇Participation Fee (including rental fishing gear, sea bream for filleting, and insurance): ・Adults: 3,000 yen ・Children under junior high school: 1,500 yen (free for preschoolers) 〇What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, a hat, a towel, drinks (cooler bag for take-home and ice packs) 🔗【How to Apply】 Applications are currently being accepted through the official website linked in the profile! *Registration will close once capacity is reached. If you're wondering, "Where should I go for the autumn holiday?", please sign up from the link in the profile before the spots fill up! 🔗

Minase Shrine Address: 3-10-24 Hirose, Shimamotocho, Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture Nearest Station: Minase Station [East Exit], 12 minutes on foot Parking: Available, free Set in a beautiful landscape, the shrine features a guest hall built in the Shoin-zukuri style of the Momoyama period, a main hall established in the early Edo period, and the tea room known as Tōshintei. National treasures and important cultural properties related to Retired Emperor Go-Toba are also preserved here. Located north of the sacred gate, the roof is designed in the irimoya style, with sangawara roofing, wooden latticework on the gable, and umebachi kakegyo decorations. Built during the Taisho era, the front of the stone basin is inscribed with "dedicatory wash basin" (Hono Kansou), and the side is engraved with "Kosha". This water was selected as one of the "Top 100 Famous Waters in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment in 1985, being the only one in Osaka Prefecture. At the water collection area within Minase Shrine, many people visit daily from early morning to collect water, and there are constant reports of improvements in conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The shrine is cherished by many, and preservation activities are actively conducted.

The lotus flowers at Seigen-ji Temple in Azumino are beautiful. Here, you can find a cedar tree-lined path reminiscent of Togakushi Shrine's inner sanctuary, and on the right side of the grounds, there is a lotus field.

As the golden hour gently embraces Furano, waves of lavender bloom beneath a sky of fading light. A solitary red hut rests among the purple fields, with emerald meadows and layered mountains quietly unfolding beyond. In this brief summer glow, the landscape feels less like a place and more like a memory waiting to be kept.

The Yamaguchi Tanabata Chochin Festival has been held for about 600 years. Tens of thousands of red lanterns attached to bamboo sway gently, enveloping the streets in a fantastical light. What’s surprising is that all these countless lanterns are lit by real candle flames! Unlike electric lights, they flicker softly, gently illuminating the town. Please come to Yamaguchi! Location: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

【Notice】Shira-Iwasaki Campsite Temporary Reopening and Reservation Start!⛺️ The "Shira-Iwasaki Campsite," which has been closed, will temporarily reopen during the following period✨ In conjunction with this, we are currently accepting reservations! 📅 Temporary Reopening Period From Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, September 30 As there are limited slots available, please make your reservations early if you plan to visit. We sincerely look forward to your visit! ▶︎ For more details, please check the "Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Official Website" listed in the profile.

The Summer Garden at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsucho, Hokkaido. The main display features a tunnel of colorful inflatable rings. The shadows reflecting on the ground on a sunny day were also beautiful.

The summer garden at Tokachi Hills in Makubetsucho, Hokkaido. During summer, the sunflower fields are the main attraction, but due to last month's unpredictable weather, they are still in bud form. However, all the decorations in the garden have been changed to a summer theme, making it quite impressive.

Gozan no Okuribi: Saidaimonji's Oya-bi This image captures the powerful figures of people carrying the Oya-bi (parent fire) of Saidaimonji during the traditional event "Gozan no Okuribi," which concludes the summer in Kyoto. Men dressed in happi coats and headbands marked with "Saidaimonji Preservation Society" carry a large, fiercely burning torch on long bamboo poles, advancing in a procession toward the fire platform on the mountain. In the darkness, the flames create a fantastical light and heat, conveying the serious expressions of the participants who uphold the tradition, along with the unique fervor and solemnity of the event. Ookitayamakagamiishichou, Kitaku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Kibune Shrine Surrounded by Fresh Greenery: Okumiya and Hirakado This scene captures the sacred gate (Hirakado) of Okumiya standing amidst the blue leaves and deep green trees at Kibune Shrine in early summer Kyoto. Lush moss and towering cedar trees line both sides of the approach, adorned with vibrant red lanterns, creating a sacred and clear atmosphere. In front of the gate, a quietly standing worshiper adds to the tranquility, making this image a striking representation of the deep emotional beauty of Okumiya and the rich nature surrounding it. Kuramakibunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Gion Festival and Shinko Festival: The Enthusiasm of Children Connecting to the Future This scene captures the adorable yet reliable figures of children supporting the Gion Festival's "Shinko Festival," which colors the summer of Kyoto. Dressed in matching white hanten jackets and headbands, the children stand in a line, carefully holding onto a single rope. Their serious gazes and smiles amidst the lively atmosphere convey the warmth of this traditional event, as well as the vibrant spirit that connects it to the next generation. Gioncho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Every culture has its own special season for fireworks. In many parts of the Western world, winter brings the sparkle of fireworks, while in the part of Asia where I come from, autumn is illuminated by the lights of Diwali. But when I came to Japan, I discovered something beautifully different—**summer has a special place for fireworks here.** The sight of people in traditional yukata, enjoying taiyaki, gathering with friends and family, and waiting for the night sky to burst into a grand display of *hanabi* feels uniquely Japanese. The warmth of the summer evening, the laughter around me, and the vivid colors blooming across the sky create memories that stay long after the last firework fades. This photograph captures the **Toda Fireworks Festival**, taken this year from my rooftop—a summer night I will never forget.

Yachiho Highland Nature Park and Flowering Tree Garden You can now see the beautiful sight of Asagimadara and Swallowtail butterflies at Yachiho Highland Nature Park and Flowering Tree Garden. It's perfect for nature walks, butterfly watching, and photography!✨ We look forward to your visit!😸👒

【☀️Good morning! Live Travel Salad🥗】 Good morning! Teshikaga Town will be featured on Live Travel Salad✨ From luxurious trips abroad and domestically to relaxing hot spring getaways and nearby day trips... the information program 'Good morning! Live Travel Salad' offers a wide range of travel styles. Every week, wonderful guests appear, and this time, Akira Fukuzawa will broadly introduce the highlights of Teshikaga🧚🏻‍♀️💫 Be sure to watch! Saturday, August 1st, 8:00 - 9:30 AM, TV Asahi https://tsplus.asahi.co.jp/tsalad/... #Akira Fukuzawa #Good morning Live Travel Salad