Taken on June 19, 2014. This is the flower water from Hara Florist.

Hi! My fans, long time no see! Do you have any recommendations for places to visit in Japan? Please share below.

Taken on June 20, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. A chawa ring was displayed.

Taken on June 15, 2026. This is a matcha latte from LEC COFFEE and Kawagoe matcha tiramisu with matcha ice cream. 🍵

Taken on June 15, 2026. This is a limited edition Kawagoe matcha tiramisu with matcha ice cream from LEC COFFEE.

Event Announcement 📣 On July 5th (Sunday), the 55th Tokachi River Rafting event will be held 😊 This is a river play event that takes about 2 hours to enjoy the great outdoors, suitable for everyone from children to the elderly. Currently, we are only recruiting participants for the "handmade raft"!❗ (Deadline is June 27th; rental rafts are no longer accepting applications as they have reached capacity.) Join your friends and embark on a grand adventure down the Tokachi River with your proudly crafted raft 🎵 On the day of the event, in addition to rafting, you can also enjoy a raft contest, food trucks, and outdoor hot springs to warm up your body. Why not experience a refreshing feeling that you can't usually enjoy with your proud raft? 🤗 🔶 Date: July 5, 2026 (Sunday) starting at 10:00 🔶 Venue: Upstream of Tokachi Ohashi to Downstream of Tokachi Chuo Ohashi 🔶 Participation Fee: Handmade raft ¥2,000 per person 【Captain's Meeting and Safety Training】 🔷 Reception: 18:30～ 🔷 Training: 19:00～ 🔷 Location: 2nd Floor AV Room, Tokachi Plaza 🟥 Contact Information Tokachi River Rafting Executive Committee Office TEL: 090-5950-5030 (Hatakeyama) http://www.tokachigawa-ikada.net//

The 55th Izu Shimoda Onsen Hydrangea Festival is currently being held!＼(^o^)／ The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are in full bloom! Enjoy the colorful hydrangeas that resemble a kaleidoscope!♬ Thank you to all the visitors who came today despite the rain!✨ At the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum, located about a 10-minute walk from the venue, visitors are welcomed by floating hydrangeas at the entrance (≧▽≦) Though small, it offers a lingering feeling of being in Japan's best hydrangea garden, and we highly recommend it! Additionally, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum is also hosting a "Hydrangea Festival Stamp Rally" starting from the museum! https://www.shimoda-museum.jp/new/2026/03/28/2980/... Enjoy it along with the hydrangeas of Shimoda!

26年6月15日撮影。 LEC COFFEEさんのキッシュプレートです。 新じゃがいも、新玉ねぎ、ほうれん草、ベーコンが入ったカレー風味のキッシュ、サラダ、自家製パン、とうもろこしの冷製スープです。

Beyond the window lies Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake. All of our hotel rooms face Lake Kussharo. You can leisurely enjoy the lake's surface bathed in the morning glow, as well as the tranquil scenery at dusk, from your room. It's not just about staying; it's about spending special moments with Lake Kussharo. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/...

【Hydrangeas are in full bloom!💫】 Yesterday (6/18), I took photos of hydrangeas that have reached their peak amidst the light rain📸 During these rainy days, people tend to feel down, but the hydrangeas were shining vibrantly✨ The photos are of hydrangeas around a campground just off Prefectural Route 8, which leads from Japan National Route 218 into the Kuwanochi District😌 Further ahead, the Kuwanochi District continues to be adorned with colorful hydrangeas along the road🤗💕 Like the hydrangeas, let’s stay strong and cheerful despite the prolonged rain💪🔥

Manda Pit is a place that exudes a strong presence amidst tranquility. The large steel frames and brick buildings convey memories of the former coal mine. Unlike bustling tourist spots, it offers landscapes that invite you to stroll leisurely and take photos. On sunny days as well as cloudy ones, you can enjoy the weighty expressions characteristic of industrial heritage. 【Visiting Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Photo Travel #Travel Photography #Industrial Heritage #Historical Landscapes #Japanese Scenery #Brick Architecture #MandaCoalMine #Arao City #Kumamoto Travel #Japan Travel #Visit Japan #World Heritage #Industrial Heritage #Travel Photography

Chahaku-chan came to visit. 🐈

Photographed on June 15, 2014. This is the flower water display at Hara Florist.

Photographed on June 18, 2014. These are the hydrangeas along the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. These hydrangeas are blue.

The morning mist lingers over "Aragijima". I was able to see the fantastical "Aragijima" illuminated by the morning sun. Aridagawacho, Wakayama Prefecture 2026/6

This is the Taushubetsu River Bridge in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido. It has a unique presence reminiscent of an ancient ruin. In the past, it was accessible freely, but now the gates are closed. You need to either reserve a key from the roadside station or join a tour from places like the Higashitaisetsu Nature Guide Centre to visit. You can park your car before the forest road gate and walk or bike there, but it's a rough 4-kilometer gravel road. Also, it's out of mobile service range, so there’s no way to contact anyone in case of trouble. Additionally, this area is a habitat for brown bears, so all actions are at your own risk. Every year, the bridge sinks into the lake after autumn and freezes in mid-winter, leading to weathering and collapse in various places. Some parts also crumbled during the spring earthquake. It won't be long before it can no longer maintain its complete arch.

On Sunday, June 21, the 5th Urahoro Marathon 2026 will be held‼️ This year's theme is "message" 😊 Let's spend a warm time together, encouraging each other, sharing our thoughts, and spreading smiles! The Urahoro Marathon is open to everyone, from preschoolers to adults, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of taking small steps and sharing a sense of accomplishment with friends. Cherish your curiosity to "want to run!" and challenge yourself at your own pace and goals. The sense of achievement after finishing is exceptional 🎵 Also, you don't have to run❗ Why not join us as a supporter on the day? Cheering for runners at the finish line is also a great way to participate. The venue will feature delicious gourmet food, as well as various booths for job experiences and sports activities to enjoy 🎶 You might encounter new discoveries and fun meetings 🤗 *Please note that pre-registration for this year's marathon events has ended. Thank you for your understanding. *For children aged 2 to 6 (under elementary school age) participating on the day, "Hajime no Ippo" does not require prior registration and can be entered on-site. Please gather at the venue when the announcement is made.

Taken on June 15, 26. This is the flower water offering at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🐥

【Event Announcement】 Enjoy the Summer Sea! Announcement of the "SUP Experience Event" at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen! Hello everyone! This summer, we invite you to a special event where you can truly experience the beautiful sea of Amakusa! The popular marine activity "SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)" will be held at Amakusa Shimoda Onsen on Saturday, July 25th! Why not enjoy the stunning views of Amakusa from the best seats while gently swaying on the waves? Everyone from elementary school students and up is welcome. Join us with your family and friends to create wonderful summer memories! Additionally, after the experience, we have delicious barbecues and attractive accommodation plans available at "Yume Hotaru Camping"! It's a satisfying plan that allows you to fully enjoy Amakusa all day long. We look forward to your applications! 【Event Overview】 ・Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM ・Location: Odatokowan (Meet on site) ・Address: 426 Shimoda Minami, Amakusa City, 863-2802 ・SUP Experience Participation Fee: 3,300 yen per person (for elementary school students and up) 【Enjoyment Options】 ① Barbecue at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Participation Fee: Adults 5,500 yen / Children 3,300 yen ・Address: 1-2971 Shimoda Kita, Amakusa City, 863-2803 *If the number of participants does not reach the limit, we may have to cancel the event. ② Accommodation Plan at Yume Hotaru Camping ・Cabin (up to 4 people) rental: 4,400 yen per person 【Notes】 ・Please ensure you have your own accident insurance. ・If the weather is bad on the day of the event, the event and plans may be canceled. ・The content of this event may be published in images, videos, and texts on the official website and brochures. It may also be featured in magazines and websites due to media coverage. ・Please adhere to the notes and rules, and participate at your own risk. 【Application and Inquiries】 ・Application Method: Please fill out the necessary information on the application form to apply. ・Organizer: Amakusa West Coast Sunset Council ・Cooperation: Amakusa Takarajima Tourism Association Amakusa Branch, Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association ・Contact: Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Association, Amakusa

Taken on June 15, 2014. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🐥

Taken on June 15, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. The chick is adorable.

This summer, head to the not-too-hot Minami-Izu! 🌊☀️ Minami-Izu Town is currently observing "zero days of extreme heat"! For more details, click here → https://x.gd/6kMLK... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏖️ Yumigahama Beach ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A stunning beach with white sands and green pines, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches and Top 100 Swimming Areas! This year, Yumigahama Splash Water Park is back! 🛟 Enjoy water activities and swimming together. 📅 From Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23 *Yumigahama Splash Water Park will be open until August 23. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤿 Hirizo Beach (Nakagi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ A hidden beach accessible only by boat! 🚤 Thanks to the Kuroshio Current, it boasts exceptional clarity, making it a snorkeling paradise with abundant fish! 🐠 📅 From Saturday, July 1 to Wednesday, September 30 🚢【Avoid Crowds】 Hirizo Beach Swimming Tour is now accepting applications! Departure dates: July 18, 19, August 8-16, September 19-22 Adults: 6,500 yen / Children: 5,500 yen Apply for the tour here: https://x.gd/ZH3a4... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎆 49th Yumigahama Fireworks Festival ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The fireworks viewed from the sandy beach are breathtaking! ✨ 📅 August 8 (Saturday) from 8 PM ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏝️ List of Summer Swimming Spots ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1️⃣ Yumigahama Beach: July 18 - August 30 2️⃣ Koura Beach: July 27 - August 16 3️⃣ Tawara-hama Watashi & Mera: July 11 - August 31 Activities such as snorkeling, SUP, diving, and sea kayaking are also available! 🏄 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 📷 A photo contest is also underway! Winners will receive luxurious prizes. Apply here: https://x.gd/LRM7Q... For more information on tourism in Minami-Izu, visit → https://www.minami-izu.jp//

Today, Azumino is blessed with pleasant weather 😄 It's perfect for sightseeing and cycling... There are landscapes that calm the heart just by being there 😆

Fukoji Temple's Hydrangeas ❚ Blooming Status as of June 17, 2026 Fukoji Temple, located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, is also famous as a tourist spot for hydrangeas. Currently, the hydrangeas are in full bloom. Some of the early-blooming flowers have started to wilt a bit. We will keep you updated on the blooming status. 【Location】Upper Oozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Access】About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station 【Parking】Available (free) 【Restroom】Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The rock-carved Buddha in the temple grounds is approximately 11 meters tall, including its pedestal, making it one of the largest rock-carved Buddhas in Japan. The central figure is Fudo Myoo (Fudo Myo-o). Fudo Myoo is depicted with an angry expression, but this rock-carved Buddha has weathered the elements for many years and now has a round, gentle face. Although it is a large Fudo Myoo, it has a very friendly appearance. Fukoji Temple is also known as "Hydrangea Temple" due to the numerous hydrangeas planted there. During the rainy season, you can see many blooming hydrangeas alongside the rock-carved Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and the local community. ■■■ Access to the Center of Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and Recommended Spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

A clear morning in Azumino, where you can see Omachi and Hakuba The village of Azumino is now filled with melting snow from the Northern Alps 😄

There are still water mirrors in Azumino Reflecting the scenery and sky of Azumino It's a view that makes you love the morning😊

A new special exhibition titled "Chihiro Art Museum Collection: Stories Under the Stars" is being held at the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum! This exhibition features works related to "stars" created by artists of children's picture books from around the world, making it perfect for the upcoming season when we will have more opportunities to look up at the night sky! You will be captivated by the beautifully glowing stars and lyrical world depicted in masterpieces such as "The Hedgehog in the Fog" and "My Dress".😄 Additionally, the Totto-chan Hiroba 10th Anniversary Exhibition titled "Everyone is Together" and the Welcome! The Cabin Company New Acquisitions Exhibition - Not in Time for School, Melting into the Sunset - are also being held. Make sure to visit the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum!😆

Ayame Park! A colorful beauty✨ The 42nd Azumino Akeina Ayame Matsuri will be held on Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st.

It's an oat milk latte and New York cheesecake. June 15th was said to be an auspicious day with both a lucky day and a new moon coinciding. 🌑 I was happy to receive compliments on my hairstyle, making it a delightful day. Thank you! 🥰

🐉✨What if the Dragon God appeared in Shosenkyo Gorge...?✨🐉 This is an AI-generated image inspired by Kakuen Peak, the main peak of Shosenkyo. Kakuen Peak is a rocky peak approximately 180 meters high, and it is said to have been named after a monk named Kakuen who once practiced Zen meditation at its summit. Shosenkyo is also said to be a pathway for the flow of good energy known as the "Dragon Vein," which extends from Mount Fuji to the Imperial Palace. As I recall these stories, I wonder, "If the Dragon God resided on Kakuen Peak, what would it look like...?" This image was born from such imagination.😊 Of course, the Dragon God hasn't actually appeared, but while walking in Shosenkyo, one can often feel a mysterious power and stories within the majestic rocky peaks and canyon scenery. When you visit Shosenkyo, take a moment to look up at the sky and the rocky peaks, and imagine your own version of a dragon! *The image is an AI-generated illustration.* #Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Tourism #Power Spot #AI Art #Generative AI